Inspired by the Indian Mutiny of 1857 The Siege of Krishnapur is set in the fictional town of that name where a British garrison withstands a four-month siege by mutineers Eventually rescued after undergoing terrible privations the leading characters all find their ideals tested & their smug assumptions of military & moral superiority severely shaken In Troubles Major Brendan Archer travels to Ireland in the aftermath of World War I in order to meet his fiancee Angela in a remote seaside hotel owned by her father Angela dies unexpectedly but Archer remains in Kilnalough captivated by the Majestic & its inhabitants & seemingly unaware of the approaching political storm as Ireland dissolves into revolt & civil war Both novels combine high comedy with vivid realism & reveal Farrell as 'one of the finest post-colonial novelists'
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What is the difference between mean & median blatant & flagrant flout & flaunt? Is it whodunnit or whodunit? Do you know? Are you sure? With Troublesome Words journalist & bestselling travel-writer Bill Bryson gives us a clear concise & entertaining guide to the problems of English usage & spelling that has been an indispensable companion to those who work with the written word for over twenty years So if you want to discover whether you should care about split infinitives are cursed with an uncontrollable outbreak of commas or were wondering if that newsreader was right to say 'an historic day' this superb book is the place to find out ...

From the co-creator of Rick & Morty comes Trover Saves the Universe Your dogs have been dognapped by a beaked lunatic who stuffed them into his eye holes & is using their life essence to destroy the universe You&re partnered with Trover a little violet eye-hole monster who isn&t a huge fan of working or being put in the position of having to save the universe Only you & Trover can save everything in this bizarre comedy adventure-filled with combat platforming puzzles & morally questionable choices -- created by Justin Roiland! Control Trover&s movements but not his mouth He&s got a lot to say about what&s going on in the game Travel the cosmos to experience a variety of weird alien planets & characters with big personalities Upgrade Trover & YOURSELF with new abilities while evading awkward situations Immerse yourself in weirdness no matter which display you use Switch between TV or PS VR whenever you want Required for VR Features (not included) Play Station VR Headset Play Station 4 Camera ...

Our shaped handle mugs are novelty & come in a great range of themes & designs They are all food safe but cannot be used in the dishwasher or microwave Made from ceramics they will definitely be a talking point at the dinner table or in the office canteen ...

TROY BAYLISS
- TROY'S STORY takes a look at the rise of the legendary motorcycle racer from his time as a spray painter in Taree
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Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play For honour In 1193BC the dandy Trojan prince Paris (Bloom) irresponsibly spirits away the unhappy wife of Menelaus (Gleeson) the Spartan king Demanding the return of Helen the Greeks launch a thousand ships & lay siege to Troy Under the command of Agamemnon (Cox) revered warrior Achilles (Pitt) leads the Greek forces against the Trojan defenders commanded by Hector (Bana) who carries the fate of his nation on his shoulders Troy Revisited An Introduction By Wolfgang Petersen Troy In Focus The Talent & Resources An Epic Movie Requires In The Thick Of Battle The Film&s Thrilling Action Sequences From Ruins to Reality The History Behind The Production Design Troy An Effects Odyssey The Secrets Behind The Miraculous Special Effects Attacking Troy Gearing Up For An On-Screen Siege Greek Ship Towing Theatrical Trailer Actors Brad Pitt Orlando Bloom Eric Bana Diane Kruger Brendan Gleeson Julian Glover Brian Cox Sean Bean Peter O& Toole Julie Christie Nigel Terry Trevor Eve Saffron Burrows James Cosmo & Tyler Mane Director Wolfgang Petersen Certificate 15 years & over Year 2004 Screen Widescreen 2351 Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Additional Languages French ; German ; Italian ; Spanish Subtitles Danish ; Dutch ; English ; English for the deaf & hard of hearing ; Finnish ; French ; German ; Italian ; Norwegian ; Portuguese ; Swedish ; Spanish
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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 Swords & sandals abound in this epic tale of love & war starring Brad Pitt as the muscle-bound Achilles Set in 1193 BC the film is based on Homer&s sprawling epic poem & The Iliad& It tells the story of Paris Prince of Troy (Orlando Bloom) who falls in love with the wife of King Menelaus of Sparta (Brendan Gleeson) the beautiful Helen (Diane Kruger) He persuades her to leave her husband & go back with him to Troy sparking a war between the Mycenaeans led by Menelaus&s brother Agamemnon (Brian Cox) & the armies of Troy led by Prince Hector (Eric Bana) The City of Troy governed by King Priam (Peter O& Toole) has never before succumbed to seige or battle but Agamemnon & the Mycenae Greeks have a formidable ally the great & seemingly indomitable Achilles Political intrigue passionate love trysts & one-on-one fight sequences take place against a background of sweeping battle scenes as the armies of ancient Greece & the city of Troy engage in their epic & bloody war ...

Please note this is a region B Blu-ray & will require a region B or region free Blu-ray player in order to play Based on Homer&s " Iliad" this epic portrays the battle between the ancient kingdoms of Troy & Sparta While visiting Spartan King Menelaus (Brendan Gleeson) Trojan prince Paris (Orlando Bloom) falls for Menelaus& wife Helen (Diane Kruger) & takes her back to Troy Menelaus& brother King Agamemnon (Brian Cox) having already defeated every army in Greece uses his brother&s fury as a pretext to declare war against Troy the last kingdom preventing his control over the Aegean Sea ...

Troy Trailblazer & his team of intergalactic adventurers hold the future in their hands! Can they save the universe from the villainous Horde Queen before the past catches up with them? ...

In Troyes recreate four centuries of history of this famous city of the Champagne region of France Each player manages their segment of the population (represented by a horde of dice) & their hand of cards which represent the three primary domains of the city religious military & civil Players can also offer cash to their opponents& populace in order to get a little moonlighting out of them anything for more fame! Make your underlings work on the cathedral; combat misfortune; bustle about the city; & other such tasks that are below your family&s stature ...