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Endless Love (Blu-ray disc)
Alex Pettyfer, Gabriella Wilde, Joely Richardson, Robert Patrick, Emma Rigby, …
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American romantic drama directed by Shana Feste and starring Alex
Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde. The film follows the story of David
Axelrod (Pettyfer) and Jade Butterfield (Wilde), a young couple who
begin a passionate and heady relationship much to the chagrin of
Jade's wealthy mother and father (Joely Richardson and Bruce
Greenwood). Determined to find some dirt on his daughter's new
squeeze, Hugh Butterfield investigates the young man's past and it
isn't long before he finds he has a less than admirable background.
Can the young lovers' relationship bear the attempts to split them
up?
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Marmaduke/Firehouse Dog (DVD)
Owen Wilson, Emma Stone, George Lopez, William H. Macy, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, …
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Double bill of children's features. 'Marmaduke' (2010) is a part
live action, part CGI-animated family comedy based on the
long-running comic strip. When the Winslow family moves from Kansas
to Orange County, California with their goofy, accident-prone Great
Dane, Marmaduke (voiced by Owen Wilson), the big dog experiences
all kinds of trouble fitting in with his new canine neighbours. The
film also features the voice talents of Emma Stone, William H.
Macy, Sam Elliott, Steve Coogan and Kiefer Sutherland. 'Firehouse
Dog' (2007) follows Rex, Hollywood's top-grossing canine known for
his extreme athletic abilities and diva-like demeanour. His perks
package, rivalling that of any A-list celebrity, includes Kobe
beef, a poodle harem and a diamond collar. Unfortunately an
accident that occurs while Rex is shooting a commercial leads his
handlers to presume he's dead. But Rex is merely lost. Alone,
filthy and unrecognisable in an unfamiliar city, how will Rex deal
with a scenario much more common to dogs than his previous pampered
existence?
With over 25 activities, A Little Dose of Nature is a gentle guide
to being outside that helps children aged 5-8 make the most of all
the good that nature can do for our mental health. Being surrounded
by greenery, wildlife, and fresh air is scientifically proven to be
one of the most effective - and neglected - ways to de-stress and
boost wellbeing. This book introduces kids to nature's five 'key
ingredients', which can provide cognitive and emotional benefits.
From observing the branching patterns of roots and leaves that
mimic our own anatomies, to the power of sunlight, rainfall and
birdsong, readers young and old will discover how to notice and
appreciate what nature does for them, their minds and their bodies.
Each of these key ingredients is explored through a range of
simple, relaxing activities that children, parents and carers can
do in their favourite green spaces, including: Making a paper cone
to listen in on the goings on inside a tree Creating beautiful
works of art using only natural materials Feeling the lovely
squelch of mud between your toes Written by psychologist Dr. Alison
Greenwood and with gorgeous illustrations from Anneli Bray, A
Little Dose of Nature introduces an easily accessible tonic for
difficulty and distress, and encourages us all to get our dose of
nature for a happy, healthy life.
By day Percy Monkman (1892 to 1986) worked in the same Bradford
bank for 40 years, ending up as chief cashier. Everything else
about Percy was totally unconventional. By night, at weekends, on
holidays he transformed himself into an entertainer, actor, artist
and cartoonist whose work was regularly acclaimed by the public and
held in great respect by colleagues. Percy was highly creative,
talented and energetic, a man who achieved high standards in all
his artistic activities. The eldest of five boys, he was born into
a humble working-class family and attended school until he was
nearly 14. After a couple of office jobs, at 16 he passed a banking
examination and started to work at Becketts Bank (later acquired by
the Westminster Bank). Unexpectedly, the First World War gave Percy
an opportunity for a new life that he grasped firmly with both
hands. He spent much of the war as a comedian in an entertainment
troupe that ran concert party shows for soldiers just behind the
front line. Back in civilian life he continued his entertainment
career with great success throughout the interwar years. In the
Second World War he was back at entertaining the troops, this time
groups of returning servicemen across Yorkshire. In 1935 Percy
joined the Bradford Civic Playhouse and became a fixture in the
cast for over 20 years. Here, in one of the best amateur theatres
in the country, he played in many diverse productions, usually in
comic roles. Alongside entertaining and acting, Percy developed his
third creative passion of watercolour painting. He took advantage
of every opportunity to paint, usually landscapes of the Yorkshire
Dales. When he retired from the bank in 1952, he was able to devote
all his time to this passion, which he described as 'fanatic,
dedicated and impulsive'. Largely self-taught, he believed strongly
in being part of a community of like-minded painters so that he
could learn from them. The Bradford Arts Club gave him this network
for all his adult life. He exhibited widely and sold most of his
paintings. When the mood took him, he was also a talented
cartoonist whose works were sometimes published. A committed family
man, Percy also built a large number of life-long friends, who were
a fascinating mixture of people from all walks of life, with
similar passions for entertaining, acting and painting, often
eccentrics and sometimes very well connected in Bradford society.
His most significant friendship was with JB Priestley, his exact
contemporary and England's most famous man of letters in the 20th
century. Percy's extraordinary life of achievement is a unique
record of social history, reflecting life in 20th century Bradford.
Sadly, this is now largely a lost world. This affectionate and
comprehensive biography by his grandson, illustrated with over 90
images, is both a visual delight and a joy to read, including high
quality reproductions of some of Percy's most famous paintings.
By day Percy Monkman (1892 to 1986) worked in the same Bradford
bank for 40 years, ending up as chief cashier. Everything else
about Percy was totally unconventional. By night, at weekends, on
holidays he transformed himself into an entertainer, actor, artist
and cartoonist whose work was regularly acclaimed by the public and
held in great respect by colleagues. Percy was highly creative,
talented and energetic, a man who achieved high standards in all
his artistic activities. The eldest of five boys, he was born into
a humble working-class family and attended school until he was
nearly 14. After a couple of office jobs, at 16 he passed a banking
examination and started to work at Becketts Bank (later acquired by
the Westminster Bank). Unexpectedly, the First World War gave Percy
an opportunity for a new life that he grasped firmly with both
hands. He spent much of the war as a comedian in an entertainment
troupe that ran concert party shows for soldiers just behind the
front line. Back in civilian life he continued his entertainment
career with great success throughout the interwar years. In the
Second World War he was back at entertaining the troops, this time
groups of returning servicemen across Yorkshire. In 1935 Percy
joined the Bradford Civic Playhouse and became a fixture in the
cast for over 20 years. Here, in one of the best amateur theatres
in the country, he played in many diverse productions, usually in
comic roles. Alongside entertaining and acting, Percy developed his
third creative passion of watercolour painting. He took advantage
of every opportunity to paint, usually landscapes of the Yorkshire
Dales. When he retired from the bank in 1952, he was able to devote
all his time to this passion, which he described as 'fanatic,
dedicated and impulsive'. Largely self-taught, he believed strongly
in being part of a community of like-minded painters so that he
could learn from them. The Bradford Arts Club gave him this network
for all his adult life. He exhibited widely and sold most of his
paintings. When the mood took him, he was also a talented
cartoonist whose works were sometimes published. A committed family
man, Percy also built a large number of life-long friends, who were
a fascinating mixture of people from all walks of life, with
similar passions for entertaining, acting and painting, often
eccentrics and sometimes very well connected in Bradford society.
His most significant friendship was with JB Priestley, his exact
contemporary and England's most famous man of letters in the 20th
century. Percy's extraordinary life of achievement is a unique
record of social history, reflecting life in 20th century Bradford.
Sadly, this is now largely a lost world. This affectionate and
comprehensive biography by his grandson, illustrated with over 90
images, is both a visual delight and a joy to read, including high
quality reproductions of some of Percy's most famous paintings.
In May 2022 Bradford was awarded the honour of being UK City of
Culture 2025. Bradford is one of the most fascinating places in the
country. This history provides a unique reference of what Bradford
has already achieved and how it can now build on that foundation.
It grew in the 19th century from a small market town to one of the
UK's largest cities. It built its new wealth on factory production
of woollen goods, a classic case study of the Industrial
Revolution. This book is no conventional narrative of Bradford's
history. It celebrates each day in the year with some important
story from 1212 to 2020 - the impact of a strong-minded or talented
individual, a critical event of success or disaster, or an
important moment in the development of the city, its buildings or
its institutions. Bradford has experienced good and bad times,
periods of growth, decline and regeneration, and several waves of
immigration. Often rising above adversity and strife, many
individuals have made outstanding contributions to the city and the
nation. They feature businessmen such as Sir Titus Salt and Samuel
Lister, who made large fortunes through hard work and innovation,
and creative giants with international reputations such as JB
Priestley and David Hockney. Many mill-owners became very wealthy,
but many more workers suffered from poverty and ill-health. Not for
nothing did Friedrich Engels describe Bradford as a 'stinking hole'
or TS Eliot refer to silk hats on Bradford millionaires in his most
famous poem. The stories cover a wide range of topics - industry,
commerce, politics, arts, leisure, sport, education, health etc.
They include social issues such as the extreme poverty and squalor
in the 19th century and women's rights and multi-culturalism in the
20th. The accent, however, is on the positive - the unusual, the
brave, the eccentric and the amazing. Never before have such
stories about everyday life in and around Bradford across the
centuries been brought together in one volume. Martin Greenwood has
built a remarkable kaleidoscope of life in his home city from
medieval times to the current day.
In May 2022 Bradford was awarded the honour of being UK City of
Culture 2025. Bradford is one of the most fascinating places in the
country. This history provides a unique reference of what Bradford
has already achieved and how it can now build on that foundation.
It grew in the 19th century from a small market town to one of the
UK's largest cities. It built its new wealth on factory production
of woollen goods, a classic case study of the Industrial
Revolution. This book is no conventional narrative of Bradford's
history. It celebrates each day in the year with some important
story from 1212 to 2020 - the impact of a strong-minded or talented
individual, a critical event of success or disaster, or an
important moment in the development of the city, its buildings or
its institutions. Bradford has experienced good and bad times,
periods of growth, decline and regeneration, and several waves of
immigration. Often rising above adversity and strife, many
individuals have made outstanding contributions to the city and the
nation. They feature businessmen such as Sir Titus Salt and Samuel
Lister, who made large fortunes through hard work and innovation,
and creative giants with international reputations such as JB
Priestley and David Hockney. Many mill-owners became very wealthy,
but many more workers suffered from poverty and ill-health. Not for
nothing did Friedrich Engels describe Bradford as a 'stinking hole'
or TS Eliot refer to silk hats on Bradford millionaires in his most
famous poem. The stories cover a wide range of topics - industry,
commerce, politics, arts, leisure, sport, education, health etc.
They include social issues such as the extreme poverty and squalor
in the 19th century and women's rights and multi-culturalism in the
20th. The accent, however, is on the positive - the unusual, the
brave, the eccentric and the amazing. Never before have such
stories about everyday life in and around Bradford across the
centuries been brought together in one volume. Martin Greenwood has
built a remarkable kaleidoscope of life in his home city from
medieval times to the current day.
If she wasn’t dead already, Delphie would be dying of embarrassment.
She’s entered the afterlife wearing the sort of pyjamas you don’t want
anyone to see and finds herself face-to-face with the most handsome man
she’s ever encountered. And he’s smiling at her.
As they start to chat, everything else becomes background noise – until
someone comes running out of a door, yelling something about a huge
mistake, and sends the dreamy stranger back down to earth.
In a twist of fate, Delphie is offered a deal in which she can return
to her previous life and reconnect with the mysterious man she’s sure
is her soulmate.
The challenge? She only has ten days to find him.
Ten days to make him fall for her.
Oh, and he has no recollection of them ever having met…
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