Philadelphia The late 1870s A city of cobblestone sidewalks & horse-drawn carriages Home to the famous anatomist & surgeon Dr Spencer Black The son of a resurrectionist (aka grave robber) Dr Black studied at Philadelphia's esteemed Academy of Medicine where he develops an unconventional hypothesis What if the world's most celebrated mythological beasts
- mermaids minotaurs & satyrs
- were in fact the evolutionary ancestors of humankind? The Resurrectionist offers two extraordinary books in one The first is a fictional biography of Dr Spencer Black from his humble beginnings to the mysterious disappearance at the end of his life The second book is Black's magnum opus The Codex Extinct Animalia a Gray's Anatomy for mythological beasts
- dragons centaurs Pegasus Cerberus
- all rendered in meticulously detailed black-&-white anatomical illustrations You need only look at these images to realize they are the work of a madman The Resurrectionist tells his story



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It’s time to treat yourself & a friend family member or loved one to a special couple of days away Release all of those stressful feelings as the two of you relax in one of our lovely spas getaways Enjoy a lovely massage & all the special treatment you could image including manicures & facial pamper sessions The perfect relaxation experiences for any girl’s getaway or couples break are right here! The Retreat Beaconsfield is located within 2000 acres of stunning Buckinghamshire countryside hills & a picturesque valley Treat yourself or a loved one to this glorious experience where you will enjoy a relaxing Full Body Aromatherapy Massage & a delicious cream tea On arrival you will be greeted by a team of dedicated highly trained professional therapists Your therapist will guide you through your whole experience putting you at ease from the moment you step through the doorway Your massage will focus on your main areas of tension using an aromatherapy mix carefully selected especially for you After your treatment you will enjoy a delightful cream tea in the lounge Unwind in the calm surroundings taking in unspoiled rural views as you enjoy a fresh scone with clotted cream & jam alongside your choice of tea If you fancy a stroll after your cream tea why not take a woodland walk & enjoy the peaceful setting This experience is the perfect opportunity to unwind & put a spring back in your step Please note for a small fee you can upgrade to a weekend date please enquire on booking When can you go? This experience is available on selected Monday to Friday dates throughout the year subject to availability You must take your experience before the voucher expiry date How long does this activity last? Generally you will spend 2 12; hours at the venue but there is no set time You need to know The minimum age for this experience is 16 years old If you have any dietary requirements please notify the venue on booking There are no qualification requirements This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated You & how many others? This experience is for one person there will be other customers at the venue at the time of your visit Family & friends You are welcome to bring family & friends but they will need to pay on the day Locations South East
- Buckinghamshire
- Beaconsfields Valid until 01032017

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It’s time to treat yourself & a friend family member or loved one to a special couple of days away Release all of those stressful feelings as the two of you relax in one of our lovely spas getaways Enjoy a lovely massage & all the special treatment you could image including manicures & facial pamper sessions The perfect relaxation experiences for any girl’s getaway or couples break are right here! The Retreat Beaconsfield is located within 2000 acres of stunning Buckinghamshire countryside hills & a picturesque valley Treat yourself & a loved one to this glorious experience where you will both enjoy a relaxing Full Body Aromatherapy Massage & a delicious cream tea On arrival you & your guest will be greeted by a team of dedicated highly trained professional therapists Your therapist will guide you through your whole experience putting you at ease from the moment you step through the doorway Your relaxing massage will focus on your main areas of tension using an aromatherapy mix carefully selected especially for you After your treatment you will both enjoy a delightful cream tea in the lounge Unwind in the calm surroundings taking in unspoiled rural views as you enjoy fresh scones with clotted cream & jam alongside your choice of tea If you fancy a stroll after your cream tea why not take a woodland walk & enjoy the peaceful setting This experience is the perfect opportunity to unwind & put a spring back in your step Please note for a small fee you can upgrade to a weekend date please enquire on booking When can you go? This experience is available on selected Monday to Friday dates throughout the year subject to availability You must take your experience before the voucher expiry date How long does this activity last? Generally you will spend 2 12; hours at the venue but there is no set time You need to know The minimum age for this experience is 16 years old If you have any dietary requirements please notify the venue on booking There are no qualification requirements This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated You & how many others? This experience is for two people there will be other customers at the venue at the time of your visit Family & friends You are welcome to bring family & friends but they will need to pay on the day Locations South East
- Buckinghamshire
- Beaconsfields Valid until 01032017

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Take your taste buds to the max with some of the best Food & Drink experiences in the world Why not satisfy your sweet tooth with some of the most luxurious foods from different places on the planet It is nothing but Heaven on Earth for any food lover out there Enjoy the overnight stays & fill your belly morning noon & night A perfect luxury for either yourself & a loved one or a delightful treat for someone special in your life! The Retreat Beaconsfield is located within 2000 acres of stunning Buckinghamshire countryside hills & a picturesque valley Feel at ease with this glorious experience where you will both enjoy a luxurious 55 minute treatment & a delightful cream tea On arrival you & your guest will be greeted by a team of dedicated highly trained professional therapists Your therapist will guide you through your whole experience; putting you at ease from the moment you step through the doorway You can both choose one from the following indulgent treatments a luxury Pedicure luxury Manicure luxury Aromatherapy Facial luxury Aromatherapy Full Body Massage luxury Aromatherapy Sugar Body Scrub Organic Aromatherapy Body Tan or Indian Head Massage After your treatment you will enjoy a delicious cream tea in the lounge Unwind in the calm surroundings taking in unspoiled rural views as you enjoy fresh scones with clotted cream & jam alongside your choice of tea If you fancy a stroll after your cream tea why not take a woodland walk & enjoy the peaceful setting This fabulous experience will see you both fully rejuvenated by the end of the day Please note for a small fee you can upgrade to a weekend date please enquire on booking When can you go? This experience is available on selected Monday to Friday dates throughout the year subject to availability You must take your experience before the voucher expiry date How long does this activity last? Generally you will spend 2 12; hours at the venue but there is no set time You need to know The minimum age for this experience is 16 years old If you have any dietary requirements please notify the venue on booking There are no qualification requirements This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated You & how many others? This experience is for two people there will be other customers at the venue at the time of your visit Family & friends You are welcome to bring family & friends but they will need to pay on the day Locations South East
- Buckinghamshire
- Beaconsfields Valid until 01032017

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Take your taste buds to the max with some of the best Food & Drink experiences in the world Why not satisfy your sweet tooth with some of the most luxurious foods from different places on the planet It is nothing but Heaven on Earth for any food lover out there Enjoy the overnight stays & fill your belly morning noon & night A perfect luxury for either yourself & a loved one or a delightful treat for someone special in your life! The Retreat Beaconsfield is located within 2000 acres of stunning Buckinghamshire countryside hills & a picturesque valley Treat yourself to this relaxing experience where you will enjoy a 25 minute treatment & a delightful cream tea On arrival you will be greeted by a team of dedicated highly trained professional therapists Your therapist will guide you through your whole experience; putting you at ease from the moment you step through the doorway You can choose one from the following treatments an Express Manicure Express Pedicure Aromatherapy Facial Back Neck & Shoulder Massage Indian Head Massage or an Express Aromatherapy Sugar Body Scrub After your treatment you will indulge in a delicious cream tea in the lounge Unwind in the comfortable surroundings taking in unspoiled rural views as you enjoy a fresh scone with clotted cream & jam alongside your choice of tea If you fancy a stroll after your cream tea why not take a woodland walk & enjoy the peaceful setting This fabulous experience will see you fully rejuvenated by the end of the day Please note for a small fee you can upgrade to a weekend date please enquire on booking When can you go? This experience is available on selected Monday to Friday dates throughout the year subject to availability You must take your experience before the voucher expiry date How long does this activity last? Generally you will spend 2 hours at the venue but there is no set time You need to know The minimum age for this experience is 16 years old If you have any dietary requirements please notify the venue on booking There are no qualification requirements This is for a voucher entitling the holder to any of the activities supplied by Activity Superstore up to the value stated You & how many others? This experience is for one person there will be other customers at the venue at the time of your visit Family & friends You are welcome to bring family & friends but they will need to pay on the day Locations South East
- Buckinghamshire
- Beaconsfields Valid until 01032017

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Everyone has gone away We too should no longer be here Luanda 1975 The Angolan War of Independence has been raging for at least a decade but with the collapse of the Salazar dictatorship defeat for the Portuguese is now in sight Thousands of settlers are fleeing back to Portugal to escape the brutality of the Angolan rebels Rui is fifteen years old He has lived in Luanda all his life & has never even visited the far-away homeland
- although he has heard many stories But now his family are finally accepting that they too must return & Rui is filled with a mixture of excitement & dread at the prospect But just as they are leaving for the airport his father is taken away by the rebels & the family must leave without him Not knowing if the father is alive or dead
- or if they will ever find out what has become of him Rui his mother & sister try to rebuild their lives in their new home This turns out to be a five star hotel in a quiet seaside suburb of Lisbon where returnee families are crammed into luxurious rooms by the dozen These palatial surroundings are a cruel contrast with the reality of returnee life The hotel becomes a curious form of purgatory as the families wait to discover what will become of them
- ever conscious of the fact that they are hardly welcome back in their homeland Rui has his own personal struggle with his new life growing up dropping out of school facing discrimination & the ever-present worry over his mother's deteriorating health & his father's fate And then one night Rui's father returns from the dead Translated from the Portuguese by Angel Gurria-Quintana


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Gone Set in the Australian outback Gone is a contemporary psychological thriller in which a young British couple become involved with a mysterious & charismatic American whose motive for imposing his friendship upon them becomes increasingly sinister The Return Joanna has made a successful career for herself as sales representative for a trucking company But her private life has been difficult; estranged from her father (Sam Shepard) stalked by an obsessed ex-boyfriend (Adam Scott) & with few friends Joanna fears that she is losing control She sees & feels the brutal murder of a young woman she&s never met at the hands of a heartless killer a man who appears to be making Joanna his next target Determined to fight back Joanna is guided by her nightmares to the murdered woman&s hometown Once there she will discover that some secrets can&t be buried; some spirits never die; & that the murder she is trying to solve may be her own ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play In the sequel to A Man Called Horse English nobleman Lord John Morgan (Richard Harris) returns to America to get reacquainted with his adopted Sioux tribe who are at war with the US government over their sacred land As the situation reaches breaking point can he persuade them to take direct action against their oppressors? ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The sequel to Disney&s popular animated feature & Aladdin& Aladdin (Scott Weinger) is gradually getting used to being part of the inner circle of royalty He & his fiancee Princess Jasmine (Linda Larkin) have yet to marry but the pressures & duties of life in palace society have already begun Meanwhile Jafar the evil sorcerer (Jonathan Freeman) is safely trapped inside the magic lamp
- but trouble starts when a clumsy thief Abis Mal (Jason Alexander) accidently releases him & he starts to plot his revenge against Aladdin Aladdin must now put his wedding plans on hold & enlist the help of his friends to foil Jafar once & for all & save the Sultan&s kingdom
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Tense teen thriller from award-winning Keith Gray No one messes with Johnny Kemp But Dan got him kicked out of school & now word on the street is that Johnny's back
- & he's looking for Dan Will anyone help Dan face up to the bully? Particularly suitable for struggling reluctant & dyslexic readers aged 12
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