Widely thought to be the greatest American architect Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959) was a true pioneer both artistically & technically At a time when reinforced concrete & steel were considered industrial building materials Wright boldly made use of them to build private homes His prairie house concept
- that of a low sprawling home based upon a simple L or T figure
- was the driving force behind some of his most famous houses & became a model for rural architecture across America Wright's designs for office & public buildings were equally groundbreaking & unique From Fallingwater to New York's Guggenheim Museum his works are among the most famous in the history of architecture

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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 Based on the award-winning comic by Paco Roca Wrinkles portrays the poignant & charming friendship between Emilio & Miguel two elderly gentlemen shut away in a care home Recent arrival Emilio who is in the early stages of Alzheimer is helped by new roommate Miguel to avoid doctors discovering his ongoing deterioration In order to avoid ending up on the feared top lost causes floor Miguel employs all kinds of elaborate & comical stunts throughout their tedious day-to-day routine This struggle helps shape a genuine & strong relationship between the two of them because although for some their lives are coming to an end for Emilio & Miguel it is just beginning This astonishing story of humanity friendship & the fragility of old age will make you laugh & cry in equal measures Age Rating 15 ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play Based on the award-winning comic by Paco Roca Wrinkles portrays the poignant & charming friendship between Emilio & Miguel two elderly gentlemen shut away in a care home Recent arrival Emilio who is in the early stages of Alzheimer is helped by new roommate Miguel to avoid doctors discovering his ongoing deterioration In order to avoid ending up on the feared top lost causes floor Miguel employs all kinds of elaborate & comical stunts throughout their tedious day-to-day routine This struggle helps shape a genuine & strong relationship between the two of them because although for some their lives are coming to an end for Emilio & Miguel it is just beginning This astonishing story of humanity friendship & the fragility of old age will make you laugh & cry in equal measures Age Rating 15 ...

Wrist Rattle From Dippity Donkey Keep little ones entertained with this adorable Dippity Donkey wrist rattle A chic gift item & keepsake ...

Unique double fastening system to ensure a snug friction-free fit No buckles to stick in to you & the weight is evenly distributed for maximum comfort Attach easily over wrist or ankle to increase the intensity of your workout routine 10kg Weight ...

This chunky 'wipe-clean' board book with carry handle is the perfect book for children just learning to write Children can trace words & count objects & try writing on their own in the space provided Each exercise can be repeated & practised time & time again with the 'wipe-clean' surface helping to children to perfect their writing skills ...

Get your teeth into facts about big cats & then become a word wizard & dazzle everyone with your newfound knowledge Write On is a high interest information series with a difference designed to help the newly independent reader become a confident writer Eye-catching photos & accessible text help build knowledge Top writing tips & 'wow' words inspire easy to achieve writing projects a fantastic way to improve literacy skills Perfect for 7-9 year olds or those at Key Stage 2 ...

Books to inspire great writing fantastic facts & top writing tips combined! 32 pages Hibbert Clare ...

Writing tends to make people anxious & with good reason The first sentence of a job application letter can consign it to the bin A speech intended to rouse can put a room to sleep A mistimed tweet can cost you your job & a letter to a beloved may aim to convey feelings of tenderness but end up making the recipient laugh rather than melt In this complete guide to persuasive writing Sam Leith shows how to express yourself fully across any medium & how to maximise your chances of getting your way in every situation From work reports to Valentine cards & from emails of condolence to tweets of complaint Leith lays bare the secrets to successful communication eloquence & off- & online etiquette How do you write a job application a thank-you card or an email to your bank manager to your children's headteacher to your clients or your boss? How do you prepare a speech to win the argument get the vote of confidence or embarrass the bridegroom? Getting these things right
- or wrong
- can be life-changing Succinct treatments of the most general principles of style & composition as well as examinations of specific modes of address (What is a subtweet? How do I write a moving elegy?) are accompanied by concrete & well-illustrated dos & don'ts & examples of wins & fails Astute sprightly & illuminating Write to the Point will give you the skills & confidence you need to get your message across on every occasion

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A spine-tingling activity book full of ideas to help children write stories about haunted houses eccentric detectives cursed tombs & more

Includes:: advice on how to plan a story create characters build suspense & write dialogue & ten story-writing ideas with tips & prompts & themed areas to write in
- & no scary blank pages


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