The monarchs of the Tudor period are among some of the most well-known figures in British history John Guy presents a compelling & fascinating exploration of the Tudors in the new edition of this Very Short Introduction Looking at all aspects of the period from beginning to end he considers Tudor politics religion & economics as well as issues relating to gender & minority rule & the art architecture & social & material culture of the time Introducing all of the key Tudor monarchs Guy considers the impact the Tudor period had not only at the time but also the historical legacy it left behind ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

A stunning adaptation for schools by the Children's Laureate Anne Fine of her much-loved children's novel Why is Tulip always ...

Framed as the confession of a tormented outcast who has murdered the only woman capable of understanding him Ernesto Sabato's The Tunnel has been acclaimed as a masterpiece by writers such as Albert Camus & Graham Greene This Penguin Classics edition is translated by Margaret Sayers Peden with an introduction by Colm Toibin Infamous for the murder of Maria Iribarne the artist Juan Pablo Castel is now writing a detailed account of his relationship with the victim from his prison cell obsessed from the first moment he saw her examining one of his paintings Castel had become fixated on her over the next months & fantasized over how they might meet again When he happened upon her one day a relationship was formed which swiftly convinced him of their mutual love But Castel's growing paranoia would lead him to destroy the one thing he truly cared about Ernesto Sabato (1911-2011) was born in Rojas a small town in Buenos Aires Province He read physics at the Universidad Nacional de La Plata attended the Sorbonne in Paris & worked at the Curie Institute After World War II he lost faith in science & began writing fiction If you enjoyed The Tunnel you might like Albert Camus' The Outsider also available in Penguin Modern Classics' Sabato captures the intensity of passions run into uncharted passages where love promises not tranquillity but danger' Los Angeles Times' An existentialist classic Retains a chilling memorable power' The New York Times Book Review ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play When a prominent French politician is found dead on the border between the UK & France detectives Karl Roebuck (Stephen Dillane) & Elise Wassermann (Clemence Poesy) are sent to investigate on behalf of their respective countries However as the case takes a surreal turn a series of elaborate killings force the French & British police into uneasy partnership Despite cultural divides they find common ground in the race to stop a serial killer who has no boundaries Using increasingly ingenious methods to highlight five &truths& about our morally bankrupt society the murderer draws Karl & Elise ever deeper into a powerful personal & deadly agenda A compelling & sophisticated thriller set against the backdrop of Europe in crisis from the makers of Broadchurch Spooks & Life on Mars Actors Stephen Dillane Clemence Poesy & Alexander Hathaway Certificate 15 years & over Year 2013 Languages English ; French Subtitles English Duration 8 hours & 20 minutes (approx) ...

Anthony Browne is at his most brilliant in a new edition of this profound picture book about sibling relations Once upon a time there lived a brother & sister who were complete opposites & constantly fought & argued One day they discovered the tunnel The boy goes through it at once dismissing his sister's fears When he doesn't return his sister has to pluck up the courage to go through the tunnel too She finds her brother in a mysterious forest where he has been turned to stone ...

'A story with so much inherent drama a kaleidoscopic cold war story' The Guardian In the summer of 1962 one year after the rise of the Berlin Wall a group of daring young West Germans risked prison Stasi torture & even death to liberate friends lovers & strangers in East Berlin by digging tunnels under the Wall Then as the world's press heard about the secret projects two television networks raced to be the first to document them from the inside funding two separate tunnels for exclusive rights to film the escapes In response President John F Kennedy & his administration wary of anything that might raise tensions & force a military confrontation with the Soviets maneuvered to quash both documentaries As Greg Mitchell's riveting narrative unfolds we meet extraordinary characters the legendary cyclist who became East Berlin's most wanted man; the tunneller who had already served four years in the East German gulag; the Stasi informer who betrays the CBS tunnel'; the young East Berliner who escapes with her baby then marries one of the tunnellers; & an engineer who would later help build the tunnel under the English Channel Capturing the hopes & fears of everyday Berliners the chilling reach of the Stasi secret police & the political tensions of the Cold War The Tunnels is breaking history a propulsive read whose themes still reverberate today ...

The Turbulent Term of Tyke Tiler is considered one of the children's classics of the twentieth century & contains one of the most amazing & affirming twists in all of literature Tyke Tiler & Danny Price are best friends much to the despair of the headmaster of Cricklepit Combined School
- because wherever the pair go trouble is never far behind Stolen money a sheep's skeleton fights in class & somehow it's always trouble that Tyke has to sort out Can Tyke help the hapless Danny stay out of trouble for their last term? & what final surprise does Tyke have in store? Mischief & astonishment abound in this hilariously funny classic story from award-winning author Gene Kemp
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The self-declared last film of renowned Hungarian filmmaker Bela Tarr The Turin Horse seeks to capture the rhythm of life in real time & to raise a sharp awareness of the moment In Turin in 1889 Nietzsche flings his arms around an exhausted carriagehorse then loses consciousness & his mind Somewhere in the countryside a farmer his daughter a cart & the oldhorse Outside a windstorm rises Actors János Derzsi Erika Bók Mihály Kormos & Ricsi Director Bela Tarr & & Aacute;gnes Hranitzky Certificate 15 years & over Year 2011 Languages Hungarian Subtitles English Duration 2 hours & 26 minutes (approx) ...

In 1716 Lady Mary Wortley Montagu's husband Edward Montagu was appointed British ambassador to the Sublime Porte of the Ottoman Empire Montagu accompanied her husband to Turkey & wrote an extraordinary series of letters that recorded her experiences as a traveller & her impressions of Ottoman culture & society 300 pages Montagu Lady Mary Wortley ...

Ancient healer modern medicine Considered to be one of nature's most powerful anti-inflammatory ingredients turmeric is a powerful medicine that has long been used in the Chinese & Indian systems of medicine as an anti-inflammatory agent to treat a wide variety of conditions including digestion problems jaundice menstrual difficulties toothache bruises chest pain & colic Turmeric has been harvested for over 5000 years in its native Indonesia & is a key ingredient in many dishes & medicinal remedies throughout the region It is now rising quickly in popularity everywhere in the world as wellness seekers of all ages discover the health properties of this incredible food Scientific studies now show that turmeric contains anti-cancer properties may be helpful with inflammatory bowel disease Chrohn's rheumatoid arthritis help with enhanced liver function heart health may help to lower cholesterol & be protective against Alzheimer's disease Turmeric becomes more active either when cooked or combined with other specific ingredients such as ginger & black pepper Whether in root or powder form turmeric can be used in juices smoothies infusions soups curries pulses stews for roasting vegetables adding to hummus yoghurt & marinades for fish meat or tofu All the health benefits how to use turmeric & 50 delicious recipes are included in this stunning cookbook ...