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Ultimate Force Of Four Blu-ray Box Set: Hero / Iron Monkey / The Legend Of Drunken Master / Zatoichi (Blu-ray) (Widescreen) : Hero: Master filmmaker Quentin Tarantino presents "Hero" - starring martial arts legend Jet Li in a visually stunning martial arts epic where a fearless warrior rises up to defy an empire and unite a nation! With supernatural skill...and no fear...a nameless soldier (Jet Li) embarks on a mission of revenge against the fearsome army that massacred his people. Now, to achieve the justice he seeks, he must take on the empire's most ruthless assassins and reach the enemy he has sworn to defeat! Acclaimed by critics and honored with numerous awards, "Hero" was nominated for both an Oscar(R) (2002 Best Foreign Language Film) and Golden Globe! "Iron Monkey": With sensational, nonstop martial arts excitment supplied by the acclaimed choreographer of "The Matrix" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Iron Monkey" is the spirited tale of a mysterious and mythical Chinese legend. In a desperate and unjust land, where government corruption rules the day, only one man - known as the Iron Monkey - has the courage to challenge the system and fight back. Under the shadow of night, in the silence before daw...

Iron Monkey (Widescreen) : With sensational, nonstop martial arts excitement supplied by the acclaimed choreographer of "The Matrix" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Iron Monkey" is the spirited tale of a mysterious and mythical Chinese legend. In a desperate and unjust land, where government corruption rules the day, only one man - known as the Iron Monkey - has the courage to challenge the system and fight back. Under the shadow of night, in the silence before dawn, he fights to give hope to the poor and oppressed. Although no one knows his name or where he comes from, his heroism makes him a living legend to the people... and a wanted man to the powers that be! Presented by Quentin Tarantino - don't miss the exhilarating action adventure that critics everywhere have called one of the greatest martial arts films of all time. Interviews.

Iron Monkey (Blu-ray) (Widescreen) : With sensational, nonstop martial arts excitement supplied by the acclaimed choreographer of "The Matrix" and "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", "Iron Monkey" is the spirited tale of a mysterious and mythical Chinese legend. In a desperate and unjust land, where government corruption rules the day, only one man - known as the Iron Monkey - has the courage to challenge the system and fight back. Under the shadow of night, in the silence before dawn, he fights to give hope to the poor and oppressed. Although no one knows his name or where he comes from, his heroism makes him a living legend to the people... and a wanted man to the powers that be! Presented by Quentin Tarantino - don't miss the exhilarating action adventure that critics everywhere have called one of the greatest martial arts films of all time. Interviews. Spanish Subtitles.

Art Mail Order Supply - HOME Art Mail Order Supply The Warrior as Healer: A Martial Arts Herbal for Power, Fitness, and Focus by Thomas Joiner, Traditional Chinese martial arts training placed as much emphasis on nurturing the spirit as it did on the fighting ability of the aspiring martial arts student. This extended to the study of the healing arts and the use of herbs not only for injury management but also to increase sensitivity, improve energy levels, and, most significantly, raise consciousness. Many of the greatest figures in martial arts history were as renowned as healers ...

Mail Supplies - HOME Mail Supplies Business Writing for Results: How to Create a Sense of Urgency and Increase Response to Your E-Mails, Letters, Proposals, Reports, Newsletters, and by Jane K. Cleland, A three-step system for dramatically improving the impact of and results from your business writing The best business writing has its own distinct rules. It must be friendly without being chatty, professional without being stuffy, and results-oriented without being overbearing. "Business Writing for Results explains what those rules are and shows you how to work within them to write E-mails, letters, and reports that are clear, convincing, and direct--all in one-third less time! Combining an easy-to-follow, workplace-proven model with case studies, hands-on exercises, and more, this no-nonsense book shows you how to target each reader personally, convey the proper image, supply motivation to take specific actions, and more. Turn to any page to discover the secrets to: Reports that persuade and influence decision makers E-mails and letters that get straight to the point Web copy that encourages interactivity Training materials that motivate students to learn ...

Mail Supply - HOME Mail Supply Business Writing for Results: How to Create a Sense of Urgency and Increase Response to Your E-Mails, Letters, Proposals, Reports, Newsletters, and by Jane K. Cleland, A three-step system for dramatically improving the impact of and results from your business writing The best business writing has its own distinct rules. It must be friendly without being chatty, professional without being stuffy, and results-oriented without being overbearing. "Business Writing for Results explains what those rules are and shows you how to work within them to write E-mails, letters, and reports that are clear, convincing, and direct--all in one-third less time! Combining an easy-to-follow, workplace-proven model with case studies, hands-on exercises, and more, this no-nonsense book shows you how to target each reader personally, convey the proper image, supply motivation to take specific actions, and more. Turn to any page to discover the secrets to: Reports that persuade and influence decision makers E-mails and letters that get straight to the point Web copy that encourages interactivity Training materials that motivate students to learn ...

Porcelain Doll Making Supply - HOME Porcelain Doll Making Supply The Handbook of Doll Repair and Restoration by Mary Westfall, The Handbook of Doll Repair and Restoration was a first when it was published in 1979. It is still a first--in its completeness and detail. This is a responsible book, subscribing to the view of true doll collectors: Do nothing to an antique doll that will compromise the authenticity and reduce its value. Whether a doll is a museum rarity, one of many common antique dolls, or a collectible, Marty Westfall's book will lead you through procedures ... sleep eyes, restring compo bodies, refurbish old wigs and make new ones, repair ball-jointed bodies, clean and repair kid bodies, make cloth bodies, mend chips and cracks, replace missing fingers and toes, and cope with other damages. The Handbook encourages those who wish to learn the art by taking them by the hand and showing them how to get started. At the back of the book is an updated list of suppliers for those who lack ready access to sources of repair materials. Other helpful information includes a chapter on how to ...

Porcelain Doll Supply - HOME Porcelain Doll Supply The Handbook of Doll Repair and Restoration by Mary Westfall, The Handbook of Doll Repair and Restoration was a first when it was published in 1979. It is still a first--in its completeness and detail. This is a responsible book, subscribing to the view of true doll collectors: Do nothing to an antique doll that will compromise the authenticity and reduce its value. Whether a doll is a museum rarity, one of many common antique dolls, or a collectible, Marty Westfall's book will lead you through procedures to ... sleep eyes, restring compo bodies, refurbish old wigs and make new ones, repair ball-jointed bodies, clean and repair kid bodies, make cloth bodies, mend chips and cracks, replace missing fingers and toes, and cope with other damages. The Handbook encourages those who wish to learn the art by taking them by the hand and showing them how to get started. At the back of the book is an updated list of suppliers for those who lack ready access to sources of repair materials. Other helpful information includes a chapter on how to ...

Chinese Decoration - HOME Chinese Decoration Chinese Flower Arrangements by Hui-Lin Li, Considered an important part of interior decoration, a skillfully executed Chinese floral arrangement is equivalent--in the eyes of serious practitioners--to a painting that has been well-designed and balanced in its composition. This book describes that floral art and provides practical suggestions for applying traditional methods in a modern setting. The author focuses on selecting flowers for their nobility, charm, and distinct beauty, while illustrations depict a variety of floral compositions--from a simple display of two artistically arranged twigs to ...

Painting Supply - HOME Painting Supply Creating with Paint: New Ways, New Materials by Sherrill Kahn, A sponge, a stamp -- a credit card? Using the most common, easy-to-find materials, crafters and artists of all media can use these pioneering painting techniques to create beautiful, sophisticated art without the expensive supplies. This beautiful, richly photographed book will inspire anyone yearning to play with paint -- and there's practically no need for a paintbrush! -- Eight projects introduce a range of innovative techniques, such as painting, sponging, rubber stamping, using resists, and printmaking without a press -- Fun ...

Crafts Supply Soap and Candle Making - HOME Crafts Supply Soap and Candle Making Pioneer Crafts by Barbara Greenwood, Provides instructions for creating seventeen traditional crafts ranging from basket weaving and candle making to quilting and soap making, and discusses each craft's importance to frontier families Shell Craft by Virginia Fowler Elbert, Step-by-step instructions and an abundance of illustrations show how to create decorative boxes, mirror frames, and fanciful soap dishes; fashion attractive bracelets, pendants, necklaces, and earrings; encase shells in resin to make paperweights and napkin holders; do shell printing with crayons and linoleum blocks and much more. Includes updated list of supply sources. History of candle making - Candle making was developed independently in many countries. The Egyptians and Cretans made candles from beeswax, about 3000 BC. Chinese tallow - Chinese tallow tree (Sapium sebiferum), also known as the Florida aspen and Popcorn tree, originates in eastern Asia where ...

Arts Jet L Li People - HOME Arts Jet L Li People Hero (Widescreen) Master filmmaker Quentin Tarantino presents "Hero" -- starring martial arts legend Jet Li in a visually stunning martial arts epic where a fearless warrior rises up to defy an empire and unite a nation! With supernatural skill ... and no fear ... a nameless soldier (Jet Li) embarks on a mission of revenge against the fearsome army that massacred his people. Hero (PSP) Master filmmaker Quentin Tarantino presents "Hero" -- starring martial arts legend Jet Li in a visually stunning martial arts epic where a fearless warrior rises up ...

Craft Paint and Brush Supply - HOME Craft Paint and Brush Supply The Big Book of Decorative Painting: How to Paint If You Don't Know How--And How to Improve If You Do by Jackie Shaw, Decorative painting - the ornamentation of wood, tin, glass, paper, and other surfaces with painted designs - requires no previous artistic training or drawing skill. The Big Book of Decorative Painting contains invaluable information on this delightful and imaginative craft for artists and crafters at every level of experience: hesitant beginners looking for a thorough and reassuring step-by-step guide; "Sunday painters" who want to perfect their color mixing and brush control techniques; intermediate painters and accomplished fine artists who want to take their art in a new direction; teachers seeking a thoughtful manual, complete with a progressive curriculum and lessons for a range of skill levels. Using exercises to develop the skills necessary for working on and successfully completing projects, chapters on color mixing, brush control and loading, basic ...

Chinese Ethnic Regional - HOME Chinese Ethnic Regional Lessons in Being Chinese: Minority Education and Ethnic Identity in Southwest China Two very different ethnic minority communities -- the Naxi of the Lijiang area in northern Yunnan and the Tai (Dai) of Sipsong Panna (Xishuangbanna), along Yunnan's border with Burma and Laos -- are featured in this comparative study of the implementation and reception of state minority education policy in the People's Republic of China. Based on field research and historical sources, Lessons in Being Chinese argues that state policy, which is intended to be applied uniformly across ...

Make Up Artist Supply - HOME Make Up Artist Supply Airplanes and Other Flyers Craft Kit Make your own model airplane and more! Making flying models has never been this much fun! Creative play helps children develop important skills -- and that's just what this amazing kit provides! Inside young artists will find loads of opportunities to explore airplanes and other flyers. This value-packed kit features: -Supplies to make airplanes, kites, and more! -An easel-back book with fully-illustrated directions. -A fun fact book for additional learning. -Handy storage spaces. Look for these other Brighter Child(R) Craft Kits: Friendship Gifts, Making and Baking Learn About Shapes, Nature's Treasures, Origami, ...

Art Kit Scratch Stationery Super - HOME Art Kit Scratch Stationery Super Super Scratch and Sketch(tm): A Cool Art Activity Book for Budding Artists of All Ages by Kerren Barbas, The second Scratch and Sketch title is the best gift around for budding artists of all ages! The package contains 20 super-cool drawing and design projects--from hieroglyphics to super-heroes to van Gogh--plus a special wood stylus that can be used to create shimmering pieces of original art on holographic foil and rainbow scratch-off pages. The Art of Calligraphy with Other and Pens/Pencils ...

China Chinese Malaysia Press - HOME China Chinese Malaysia Press Oh, China!: Elementary Reader of Modern Chinese for Advanced Beginners by Chih-P'Ing Chou, "Oh, China! is a textbook for the growing number of "advanced beginners" who are studying Mandarin Chinese. These are students who, usually because of their Chinese family backgrounds, can speak and understand elementary Mandarin, but cannot read or write well enough for an intermediate course. Most first-year texts serve advanced beginners poorly by focusing on elementary vocabulary and conversation that the students already know. In contrast, this book offers help with what ...

Arts B Biao People Yuen - HOME Arts B Biao People Yuen Deadful Melody Brigitte Lin ("Dragon Inn," "The Bride With White Hair") and Yuen Biao ("Once Upon A Time In China," "Jackie Chan's Project A") star in this wild martial arts fantasy epic adventure! The "Demonic Strings" is a powerful lyre that can kill all living beings with its deadly notes. When the lyre mysteriously reappears after it devastated the kung fu world 16 years earlier, the evil and corrupt "Six Clans" vow to possess it. Only the lyre's equally enigmatic guardian (Lin) and a young, ...

Art Garden History - HOME Art Garden History The Italian Garden: Art, Design, and Culture by John D. Hunt, Italian gardens vary widely according to their historical date and geographic location. This collection approaches Italian gardens of all periods, from the middle ages to modern times, and it ranges widely throughout the peninsula, from Genoa to Sicily, the Veneto to Liguria, and Ferrara to Florence. The authors are a distinguished group of Italian, American, English and German scholars, with different backgrounds in art history, literature, architecture, planning, and cultural history. The explorations of the subject from these ...

Century Covering Twentieth Wall Wonderful - ... up reproductions of 150 classic and unique wallpapers representing every decade of the twentieth century, accompanied by lively captions and commentary that profile the designers, trends, and context of each piece and the development of wall covering over the course of the century. 12,500 first printing. Chinese American Literature Since the 1850s by Xiao-Huang Yin, Chinese American Literature since the 1850s traces the origins and development of the extensive and largely neglected body of literature written in English and in Chinese, assessing its themes and style and placing it in a broad social and historical context. This essential volume, a much- ...

Art Garden History in Landscape - HOME Art Garden History in Landscape Encyclopedia of Gardens: History and Design, 3 Volumes by Candace Shoemaker, Produced under the auspices of the Chicago Botanic Garden, the Encyclopedia of Gardens is a major international reference work that includes more than 650 entries on a wide range of topics, from important people in the history of gardening and landscaping throughout the ages (Pliny, Roberto Burle Marx) to specific sites, both historical and existing (Alhambra, Stowe) to surveys of types and styles of gardens as well as of gardening movements, to the traditions of specific geographic regions (Aztec gardens, Arts and Crafts movement, Africa) to materials and techniques (Cloche, Sundial). Extensively illustrated with both black-and-white and color photographs, as well as dozens of line drawings illustrating plans, techniques, and tools, the Encyclopedia of Gardens will be indispensable for garden historians, teachers and students ...

Chess Chinese Set Warrior - HOME Chess Chinese Set Warrior The Chinese Chess Pack: Discover your warrior instincts with the ancient oriental game of strategy The Chinese Chess Pack: Discover your warrior instincts with the ancient oriental game of strategy Magnificent Warriors (Widescreen) Michelle Yeoh, the explosive action heroine of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Tomorrow Never Dies" stars in "Magnificent Warriors". Set in 1938 against a backdrop of brewing conflict between Japan and China, Yeoh plays daring aviatrix and mercenary soldier Fok Ming-ming who comes to the rescue of a Chinese spy sent to gather intelligence ...

Ritual Magic Supply - HOME Ritual Magic Supply Lust For A Vampire (Widescreen) This is one of three Hammer films loosely based on Sheridan LeFanu's book "Camilla", which gives the standard vampire story a lesbian twist. The other two films are "The Vampire Lovers" and "Twins of Evil". In this film, Count Karnstein, through a magical ritual, relies on the feedings of the newly re-fleshed and voluptuous vampire Mircalla (Yutte Stensgaard) for his own sustenance. This keeps her very busy indeed. She finds a ready supply of victims at a girls' finishing school. Her troubles begin when two male teachers from the school decide to investigate. Ritual magic - Ritual magic is the performance of a ritual for magical purposes. Chaos magic - Chaos Magick is a relatively new form of ritual and ...