A sailor's worst nightmare is forgetting which knot to use or how to make it when the pressure's on. Ropework Knots And Splices: A Plain Sailing Guide presents a comprehensive look into all the everyday knots in the modern seaman's folio. Presented by Tom Cunliffe and shot aboard his own boat this DVD also features the mysteries of splicing - presented to you by expert rigger Peter Martin. This DVD features: Everything a sailor needs to know about ropework State of the art and traditional techniques Bowlines sheet bends stopper knots Turns and hitches Coiling and Stowing Securing to posts Using Jammers Docklines Whipping and Splicing
Sir John Betjeman CBE died in 1984 but his reputation has lived on as the quintessential poet of the suburbs: evocative jolly nostalgic and wary of change. He is to thousands the Laureate of Britain. No other writer has ever been associated with one particular area more than Thomas Hardy is identified with Dorset his Wessex. This programme takes us on a literary journey to the places of influence in the life of Thomas Hardy as we visit the precise locations of his famous novels. This fascinating programme looks at the classic works of The Lake Poets of Wordsworth Coleridge and Southey and specifically that written in the legendary ten year period between 1797 and 1807.
Eight uncut and never before seen interviews filmed for the Root of All Evil? Nine months before the release of his million-copy bestseller The God Delusion Richard Dawkins had the world buzzing with his television documentary Root of All Evil? The 2-hour program highlights the dangers of faith and religion in the 21st century and asks people of reason to say Enough is enough! During the filming Richard Dawkins conducted many fascinating interviews with people from around the world. Unfortunately much of this footage was cut for time and some entire interviews were omitted. This DVD collection showcases eight raw and uncut interviews from the original tapes allowing the viewer a rare vantage point into these revealing exchanges Interviews with: Jill Mytton Ian McEwan Bishop Richard Harries Michael Bray Hell House Pastor Keenan Roberts Alister McGrath Adrian Hawkes and Rabbi Gluck
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From man's earliest battles to the combat visions of the future, the Weapons at War series richly illustrates the history of weaponry throughout the ages and discover what weapons will be like in the future. This in-depth look at the weapons deployed during war demonstrates how much warfare has been changed over the years by the advances in technology. Our explorations take us from basic training in World War I to the explosion of technology that arms the forces before combat today. See how technology has transformed the tank from a slow-moving vehicle operating at only four miles an hour during W.W.I, to today's 60-ton monsters that move at 45 miles per hour. Then we trace the evolution of the submarine, from the hand-cranked submersibles of the Civil War to the nuclear powered warships prowling the oceans today.
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This Steam Classics records the story of the restoration to main line steam work of one of Sir William Stanier's magnificent Princess Coronation class Pacifics built for the London Midland and Scottish Railway number 6233 Duchess of Sutherland. After many years of static exhibition the locomotive was the subject of a complete overhaul to restore her to her full glory an achievement which is recorded here for posterity. She then returned to the main lines for which she was built and her early runs form the main part of this film.
Raja is a bachelor living in a farm house miles away from the din and noise of Bombay with the added responsibility of bringing up his three nephews Dabboo Motu and Chhoty since the parents of these kids died in a road accident. Raja showers all his love on them the result of which means that the children have become very naughty and troublesome. On the other hand Renu is a wealthy girl who has just returned from America to sign the inheritance papers of her property which is being looked after by her uncle Bhagawati Prasad after her father's death. Till one day Raja comes and claims her as his wife. It is from this point that her ordeal starts. She has to stay with Raja and his three spoilt brats who make her do all of the dirty work around the house. Raja's revengeful attitude starts mellowing with time and the children begin to get attatched to Renu. In fact secretly Raja falls in love with her. Just when everything was sweet and rosey for all of them Renu regains her memory. Renu remembers everything and faces a stark reality. Bhagawati Prasad also came to know that Renu is alive and kidnaps her. But at the eleventh hour Raja and the police reache the spot and save Renu. The police arrest Bhagawati Prasad. Raja Renu and the children return home all filled with happiness.
This superb high quality hypnotherapy DVD by the UKs best selling audio hypnotherapist Glenn Harrold combines powerful visual and audio hypnotherapy techniques with state of the art digital recording technology. On the DVD Glenn will guide you into a deeply relaxed state of mental and physical relaxation. In this very receptive relaxed state you are given a number of post hypnotic and direct suggestions to help you lose weight build your self-esteem and feel very motivated to exercise and keep fit.The subliminal messages that flash up on the screen every now and again are on screen for 1/25th of a second. You do not need to consciously read them as these phrases bypass your conscious awareness and are absorbed and accepted unconditionally by your unconscious mind.
In 1988 the world famous Ffestiniog Railway celebrated 125 years of steam on the main line, and our cameras were there to capture this unique occasion. The oldest operating steam locomotive in the world - 'Prince' - built by George England in 1863, was in action. The line's distinctive double ended Fairlie locomotives 'Earl of Merioneth' and 'Merddin Emrys' were both hard at work. The latter engine is newly painted in a splendid maroon livery and returned to work following a major rebuild j...
Create your very own unique fabrics with Jamie Malden as she shares with you the secrets to successful fabric design. Using the age-old technique of block printing Jamie demonstrates how to achieve stunning results. Learn how patterns can be created using motifs and ways of adding depth to your designs. Each chapter introduces a simple element of pattern theory which by the end will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to produce fabrics to be proud of. Finally see how to use your fabrics and be inspired by the many products you can create.
Fasten your seat belts for 9 more dizzy low level flights across Yorkshire Cumbria and the North East of England - skimming the roofs and brushing the tree tops for a fresh new look at the places we thought we knew so well! Includes: 1. The Coast To Coast Walk 2. The Pennines 3. Transport 4. Work & Play 5. The 19th Century 6. The Ure And Ouse 7. Preserving The Past 8. The Cleveland Way
This gripping documentary of the 20th century's most terrible conflict combines film footage from news services military archivists and ministries of propaganda to bring the war vividly to life. With knowledgeable narration from Patrick Allen this is a one volume of the definitive DVD collection of World War 2.
The setting is 1968 the mean streets of San Francisco. Superstar Steve McQueen has just started filming what would become a cinema classic Bullitt. The Making of Bullitt is a behind the scenes look at the filming of Steve McQueens 1968 ground breaking detective drama. It transports the viewer onto the set of one of the most exciting films ever made as you get a behind the scenes look at the preparations and filming of one of the finest and most hair raising car chase scene in movie history.
Texas Hold 'em is the most popular poker variant played in casinos in the United States and around the world and its no-limit form is used in the main event of the World Series of Poker widely recognized as the world championship of the game. Texas Hold'em is generally played with between 2 and 10 people. It is one of the most positional of all poker variants since the order of betting is fixed throughout all betting rounds. Now you can learn how to play and win at your poker game - perfect for beginners but also a valuable review for intermediate players as well. Watch as hands are played and analyzed. Listen as the narrator explains the keys to consistent winning. You're in the game evaluating the hand. Do you hold'em or fold'em? Key Topics Covered: Poker And Hold'em Terms Basic Game Instruction Game Strategy Starting Hand Guidelines Play of the Hand Using Position to Win Playing Drawing Hands Betting Versus Calling Bluffing & Game Psychology Dealing with Adversity Characteristics of a Winner
Life as it used to be through sixty years of archive film, including herring fleets, opening the Haven Bridge and Tommy Cooper on the pier
DVD & Hardback Book Box Set Commemorating the 70th Anniversary. DVD: With the surrender of France on 22nd of June l940 Britain and her Commonwealth stood alone against the might of the German armed forces. In that dark summer of 1940 the threat of invasion hung heavily over Britain and children were once more evacuated to the countryside. The army was still recovering from its defeat in France and could offer no real defence against invasion. Britain had a strategy to meet the German threat which was due to one man Air Chief Marshal Sir Hugh Dowding. Against enormous internal pressure Dowding had resisted committing the majority of his Spitfire and Hurricane squadrons to the battle on the Continent knowing that the major battle was yet to come - the Battle for Britain itself. Having preserved his squadrons Dowding could now concentrate on his four-point master plan of defence: a fighter strike force of Spitfires and Hurricanes a superbly flexible radar fighter direction system a defence shield of anti-aircraft cover and a brilliantly simple defence strategy disrupting the bomber attacks before they could reach their targets but ensuring enough air cover for the bases of the squadrons involved in the battle. This documentary using newly discovered footage gives full justice to the exceptional Commander Hugh Dowding to Keith Park his second-in-command and to all the men and women who during that dark summer of l940 iInflicted the first defeat on German arms. Book: Perhaps the most famous aerial conflict of all time the Battle of Britain stands as testament to those who gave their lives in defending Britain and all that freedom stands for. To commemorate the 70th anniversary complete with a full Roll of Honour of those pilots who fought in the battle this fully illustrated hardback book includes a brief background to the events preceding the fight and a comprehensive account of the battle itself. It also includes detailed accounts of the aircraft involved and in-depth analysis of the battle plans which ultimately lead to Britain's 'finest hour'.
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