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Director Mike Nichols's THE GRADUATE is the satirical comin ... Read more

Director Mike Nichols's THE GRADUATE is the satirical coming-of-age comedy that became an emotional touchstone for an entire generation. In the mid-1960s, Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman), a confused college graduate, is pulled in myriad directions by family, friends, and associates just days after receiving his degree. Seduced by Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), an older friend of the family, Ben carries on an affair with the married woman even as he falls for her daughter, Elaine (Katharine Ross). However, Ben and Elaine's attempts at romance are threatened by the spiteful rage of Mrs. Robinson, who proceeds to hastily arrange Elaine's marriage to someone else, leading up to one of the most memorable endings in cinema history. With its striking photography and clever editing, THE GRADUATE established Nichols as a major director. The film also made a star out of young Hoffman, who gives an understated portrayal of the perplexed Ben--the actor's first role in a Hollywood film, which he almost didn't get because he wasn't Waspy enough. Outstanding performances by the rest of the cast are highlighted by Bancroft's sexy, embittered turn as Mrs. Robinson and Ross's endearing presence as the gorgeous yet innocent Elaine. The film's impact on popular culture is immeasurable: "Plastics" will live on eternally as depressing but solid career advice, and older women will never eye younger men without fear of becoming a "Mrs. Robinson." Buck Henry (who appears briefly in the film) cowrote the influential screenplay, based on the novel by Charles Webb, and the soundtrack by Simon and Garfunkel remains a movie classic. Minimize

The classic international award-winning The Farming Game ha ... Read more

The classic international award-winning The Farming Game has been adapted to fit a new industry- construction! Instead of making a living with fruit orchards, wheat, and cattle, players in The Construction Game go to work with backhoes, dozers, and graders. Although many of the business principles are the same, The Construction Game, is no clone; it's a great game in its own right! Adapted from the Farming Game by a construction engineer, this game gives players a first-hand try at the millions to be made in the hard-nosed world of dozer operators and construction bosses. The Construction Game teaches the gut-wrenching risks and rewards of the business. Players buy dozers, backhoes, excavators, and scrapers and put them to work. You can bid on jobs and purchase trucks, a sand and gravel operation, or a paving plant. Build your company slowly, or borrow your way into the big time, where a roll of the dice can bring you financial independence... or send you to the auction yard! Game Includes: $5,00,00 in construction cash, $20,000,000 in equipment and property, Plenty of I.O.U's; For 2 to 6 players ages 10 and up. Minimize

The Dish, a good-natured and effortlessly funny Australian ... Read more

The Dish, a good-natured and effortlessly funny Australian drama-comedy directed by Rob Sitch (The Castle), is filled with warm-hearted characters and has a factual hook that's irresistibly inspiring. This cumulative goodwill springs forth from the rural town of Parkes in New South Wales, where a 1,000-ton radio observatory dish is recruited to relay telemetry, voice, and television signals from the historic Apollo 11 moon landing in July 1969. To make sure the dish delivers Neil Armstrong's "giant leap for mankind" to 600 million eager viewers, site director Cliff Buxton (Sam Neill, at his gentle best) relies on a three-man crew consisting of an American NASA watchdog (Patrick Warburton, resembling a bearish Clark Kent), a sarcastic engineer (Kevin Harrington), and a lovestruck math whiz (Tom Long) who's pining for the sister of the dish's rather dimly overzealous security guard (Taylor Kane). Numerous other supporting characters add color to the proceedings, and crises arise (albeit briefly) when power outage, signal loss, and windstorms threaten to spoil Parkes's proudest hour. It all rates a bit high on the cuteness meter, but The Dish is so smoothly amusing that you won't object to its eagerness to please. By focusing on the Aussie locals, the film reminds us that the moon landing was an occasion of global unity, and pride in all humanity is reflected in the wondrous smiles of Cliff, his crew, and the citizens of Parkes. That they played such a small but pivotal role in this historical milestone is just one of many joys to be discovered in this delightful little movie. --Jeff Shannon Minimize

Horror master John Carpenter offers up a triple treat with ... Read more

Horror master John Carpenter offers up a triple treat with The Fog: Jamie Lee Curtis, Adrienne Barbeau, and Janet Leigh all in the same movie. As if that weren't enough, both John Houseman and Hal Holbrook make appearances, each clearly enjoying the novelty of being in a horror flick. The Fog opens just before the centennial celebration of the seaside town of Antonio Bay. Then the witching hour strikes, glowing fog rolls in, and all hell breaks loose. Carpenter wrote the script with producer Debra Hill, his collaborator on Halloween, and the two know their craft. It's a creepy story and a tight script, and, as in their previous effort, the audience gets to know the main characters a bit before they're put in danger. The movie also has a sly sense of humor: "Things seem to happen to me," says slasher vet Jamie Lee. "I'm bad luck." Barbeau is also obviously having a great time, sinking her teeth into her role as a frightened disc jockey watching the fog roll in from a lighthouse. The Fog offers a few shocks and plenty of good old-fashioned clammy chills. You'll never look at weather systems the same way again. --Ali Davis Minimize

First broadcast in 1991 the third series of The Simpsons co ... Read more

First broadcast in 1991 the third series of The Simpsons contains a clutch of candidates for "Best Simpsons Episode Ever". Homer is on such appallingly good form throughout this series that a reasonable case can be made for asserting that he has superseded the importance of his Greek namesake in the annals of culture and civilisation. The opening "Stark Raving Dad", for instance, features a guest appearance by an un-credited Michael Jackson, who plays an obese white inmate whom Homer meets while confined to a mental institution. Other standout episodes include "Like Father, Like Clown", in which Krusty reveals he is estranged from his Rabbi father; this is The Simpsons at the height of its powers, mature, ironic, erudite and touching while bristling with slapstick and Bart-inspired cheek. "Flaming Moe's" features Aerosmith and sees Homer invent a cocktail which desperate, sleazy bartender Moe steals from him. "Radio Bart" is another demonstration of the series' knack for cultural references, parodying the Billy Wilder movie Ace in the Hole. Finally, there's "Brother Can You Spare Two Dimes", in which Danny DeVito reprises his role as Homer's brother, regaining the fortune Homer lost him by inventing a Baby Translator. Immensely enjoyable at anything from a primary to a doctoral thesis level, this third year of the show demonstrates conclusively that The Simpsons is quite simply, and by a large margin, the greatest television programme ever made. --David Stubbs Minimize

Struggling screenwriter and former teacher, 45-year-old Eva ... Read more

Struggling screenwriter and former teacher, 45-year-old Evan Somers sets out from Los Angeles on a road trip across America on his trusty motorcycle. Sound familiar? Stop right there. somers is a quadriplegic. His motorcycle is a modified Honda automatic with attached sidecar that he slides onto in his wheelchair. And his midlife crisis is a bit different: he wants to know how close the medical establishment has come to a cure for the many like him paralyzed from spinal cord injuries. He wants to know if he will ever walk again or if he should just give up hope. His ultimate destination is to be a meeting with fellow quadriplegic and spokesman for the cause, actor Christopher Reeve. Never wallowing in self-pity, but real and funny and unpretentious to the last, we get a glimpse into the lives of fellow humans struck down by this terrible malady and we hear from various scientists and doctors about their predictions and prognosis. As a side-show we also get a beautiful journey across America to the annual motorcycle extravaganza in Sturgis, where Evan becomes a star in his own right. American ingenuity, optimism, fortitude, and eccentricity and independence all rolled into one pretty crazy road trip. Minimize

Sixteen seasons (and counting) of pop culture-rocking brill ... Read more

Sixteen seasons (and counting) of pop culture-rocking brilliance, the first four of which have already been gloriously archived on DVD. But in the words of Krusty the Clown: "What has The Simpsons done for me lately?" Well, how about all 22 episodes of season 5, each accompanied by commentary, deleted scenes, and other encyclopedic extras that hopelessly devoted Simpsons fans crave, no, demand? Season 5 is perhaps not as classics-packed as the third or fourth seasons, but no self-respecting Simpsons fan should be without the episodes "Homer's Barbershop Quartet", featuring George Harrison, "Cape Feare", one of Sideshow Bob's (and guest voice Kelsey Grammer's) finest half-hours, "Rosebud", "Springfield (Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Legalized Gambling)" and "Bart Gets Famous", with the Springfield-sweeping catchphrase "I didn't do it". Plus, the star power this season is impressive: Michelle Pfeiffer as Homer's comely, donut-loving co-worker in "The Last Temptation of Homer", Albert Brooks as a self-help guru who unleashes "Bart's Inner Child", Kathleen Turner as the creator of Malibu Stacy in "Lisa vs. Malibu Stacy", and, as themselves, the Ramones ("Rosebud"), James Woods ("Homer and Apu"), Buzz Aldren ("Deep Space Homer"), and even Robert Goulet ("Springfield"). But it is the writers and the core ensemble cast who exhibit, to quote "Deep Space Homer", "the right... What's that stuff?" Series milestones include the first appearance of yokel Cletus in "Bart Gets an Elephant" and Maggie's infant nemesis, The Baby with One Eyebrow in "Sweet Seymour Skinner's Badasssss Song" which also happens to be The Simpsons' 100th episode. Add in a very good "Treehouse of Horror" episode, (which outs Ned Flanders as the Devil and Marge as the head vampire), and one Emmy-nominated musical extravaganza ("Who Needs the Quick-E-Mart" from "Homer and Apu"), and you have a Simpsons season that's not just great, it's DVD-box-set great. --Donald Liebenson Minimize

As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the h ... Read more

As the sun sets behind the big construction site, all the hardworking trucks get ready to say goodnight. One by one, Crane Truck, Cement Mixer, Dump Truck, Bulldozer, and Excavator finish their work and lie down to rest—so they'll be ready for another day of rough and tough construction play! With irresistible artwork by best-selling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld and sweet, rhyming text, this book will have truck lovers of all ages begging for more. Minimize

Understanding Construction Drawings, 3E is a comprehensive ... Read more

Understanding Construction Drawings, 3E is a comprehensive textbook on print reading for all members of the construction industry. The content is organized into 4 sections, with each section referencing a set of drawings (blueprints) for a different building. Beginning with a simple residential building, the buildings become more complex as the student progresses through the book, with the last building being an addition to a high school. Realism and replication of conditions the student will find on the job is an important theme in this book. The drawings packaged with the book are real prints from real projects printed the same size as real world drawings. Unlike other print reading textbooks, Understanding Construction Drawings requires the student to cross reference information between drawings. After completing this textbook a student will be comfortable with finding information in different parts of a drawing set and using those pieces to understand the whole. Each unit ends with Review Questions that require the student to apply the knowledge they gained through study and apply it to the prints in the drawing package. A separate Instructor's Guide contains the answers to all of the review questions and section tests in the textbook and an additional test for each section. Minimize

The perfect site for digging in: Construction Plate with pa ... Read more

The perfect site for digging in: Construction Plate with patented features like ramps and nesting spots for construction utensils to make eating fun and easier for children. Like the utensils, the Construction Plate is made with materials that are FDA approved: no paint, Bisphenol A (BPA ) free, PVC free, phthalate free, and lead free. All of Constructive Eating's products meet the entire requirements specified in the CPSIA of 2008. Plate is dishwasher and microwave safe, 9" in diameter and 3/4" deep. Minimize

Geometry - The Complete Course, is hosted by award-winning ... Read more

Geometry - The Complete Course, is hosted by award-winning teacher Jim Noggle, who is listed in the "Who's Who" of American High School Teachers. Each lesson is exceptionally clear and organized covering the mystery of lines, planes, angles, inductive and deductive reasoning, parallel lines, triangles and polygons. This volume teaches how to construct a triangle given all three sides (SSS). Construct an isosceles triangle given the base and the height. Given three segments construct the fourth proportional. Construct a 30 -60 right triangle given the hypotenuse. Minimize

FLEXIBLOCKS ® CONSTRUCTION SET - Factory sealed in original ... Read more

FLEXIBLOCKS ® CONSTRUCTION SET - Factory sealed in original package. 299 Pieces: 200 Flexiblocks / 72 Flexiswivels / 10 Flexilinks / 8 Flexiwheels / 8 Axle Blocks / Storage Pail & Build-On Base. Suggested retail is $64.95. This Classic Toy is hard to find in stores. Flexiblocks® have been honored seven times in the Great American Toy Test and have won three Parents' Choice Foundation Toy Awards! Flexiblocks® are simply the most versatile building blocks made. They bend up and down and move from side to side. Flexiblocks® also work with common size blocks with Flexilinks® (included). Flexiblocks®, the Kids' Blocks that Move! This toy is a favorite activity in daycares, classrooms and homes across the country. This set encourages hours and hours of creative and imaginative play time! I usually ship the following business day by Fedex. LIFETIME GUARANTEE. MADE IN THE USA! Recent feedback: One of the greatest toys ever made! Warning: choking hazard, not for children under three years of age. Minimize

This exciting game presents a fun and educational approach ... Read more

This exciting game presents a fun and educational approach to grocery shopping that can be adapted to fit different levels and abilities. The goods on the included shopping lists and game board can be used for matching or can be sorted into categories. More advanced players can apply basic math skills to add up their lists, give discounts and apply coupons. This is a great tool for reinforcing daily living skills and independence, as players learn all about what to expect at the supermarket. Minimize

Imaginations will gladly work overtime at this site that ha ... Read more

Imaginations will gladly work overtime at this site that has a 3 ft. H. working crane that goes up, down and around 360 DEG. The dump truck, 4-wheel loader and other accessories add to the realistic play. The sturdy plastic garage is 19-1/2 L. x 13-1/2" W. x 36" H. Requires 3 "AA" batteries (not incl.). Assembly required. Ages 6 yrs. +. Sorry, no gift wrap or Express Delivery." Minimize

In his "Lives of the Artists", Vasari wrote: "While we may ... Read more

In his "Lives of the Artists", Vasari wrote: "While we may term other works paintings, those of Raphael are living things, the flesh palpitates, the breath comes and goes, every organ lives, life pulsates everywhere." In this extensively illustrated book featuring some 300 illustrations, the author takes a critical look at the life and work of Rafaello Sanzio, or as he signed certain paintings, Raphael Urbinas, in homage to his native city of Urbino. Described as "an artist touched by grace," he is considered, along with Michelangelo and Leonardo, to be one of the greatest painters of the Italian Renaissance. Raphael (1483-1520), whose birth and death were on a Good Friday, belonged to a family of merchants; aside from his training in the studio of Perugino, little is known about his earliest years. He arrived in Florence in 1504, where he studied the masters and produced magnificent paintings of the Madonna, as well as remarkable portraits. In 1508 he went to Rome, where he died a dozen years later at the height of his powers, after creating monumental works at the Vatican. De Vecchi re-examines the scholarship surrounding each of the major periods of Raphael's short career, dispelling the myths about him that have accumulated over the centuries. He reminds us that the most "profound" element of Raphael's art was his striving to express the dialectic between earthly and heavenly love, an important concern of his contemporaries. The coverage of the text extends beyond the paintings to Raphael's significant work as an architect and designer of interiors. Minimize

When he was born, Michelangelo Buonarroti was put into the ... Read more

When he was born, Michelangelo Buonarroti was put into the care of a stonecutter's family. He often said it was from them that he got his love of sculpture. It certainly didn't come from his own father, a respectable magistrate who beat his son when he asked to become an artists apprentice.But Michelangelo persevered. His early sculptures caught the attention of Florence's great ruler, Lorenzo de' Medici, who invited the boy to be educated with his own sons. Soon after, Michelangelo was astonishing people with the lifelike creations he wrested from marble--from the heartbreaking Pieta he sculpted when he was only twenty-five to the majestic David that brought him acclaim as the greatest sculptor in Italy.Michelangelo had a turbulent, quarrelsome life. He was obsessed with perfection and felt that everyone--from family members to his demanding patrons--took advantage and let him down. His long and difficult association with Pope Julius II yielded his greatest masterpiece, the radiant paintings in the Sistine Chapel, and his most disastrous undertaking, the monumental tomb that caused the artist frustration and heartache for forty years.With her thoroughly researched, lively narrative and superbly detailed illustrations, Diane Stanley has captured the life of an artist who towered above the late Renaissance--and whose brilliance in architecture, painting, and sculpture amazes and moves us to this day.Children's Books 2000-NY Public Lib., Books for Youth Editor's Choice 2000 (Booklist), Lasting Connections 2000 (Book Links), Best Books 2000 (School Library Journal), Top 10 Youth Art Books 2000 (Booklist), and Notable Children's Trade Books in the Field of Social Studies 2001, National Council for SS & Child. Book Council Minimize

71K Construction Material: Brick Finish Paint, glue, curtai ... Read more

71K Construction Material: Brick Finish Paint, glue, curtains and any landscaping or furnishings are not included Features: -10 Rooms.-Movable room dividers accept standard doors.-Wooden shingles for the roof.-Step-by-step instructions with detailed drawings.-Each unit is sold separately.-Additions and/or porches also available separately.-Assembled window frames and assembled door.-Detailed staircases with banisters and landing rail.-Raised panel door.-Roof cresting adds an interesting flair to the roof top.-Shaped, solid wood moldings add unique style to the extended floor edges.-The mansard roof maximizes the living and decorating space on the third floor.-Made in Vermont, USA.-Not recommended for children under the age of 3.-1''=1' Scale.-3/8'' Thick upper floors.-10'' Floor to ceiling height.-3/8'' Thick milled or brick walls.-Reddish-brown shingle dye or gray shingle dye.-Electrical piercing tool, makes nailing, screwing and setting electrical parts easier.-12 Steel turntable holds up to 1000 lbs.-Additions and components also available.-Hammer.-Fine toothed saw.-Glues.-Utility knife.-Masking tape.-Sandpaper: 100 and 320 grit.-Paints.-Paint brushes.-Ruler.-.75'' or 1'' Brads.-Elastic bands.-Milled MDF has 3/8 Clapboard profile milled into the surface of the exterior walls. This is the quickest and easiest was to own a house with clapboard siding, because it is built-in and ready to paint.-Milled Plywood is the same as Milled MDF except the material of the exterior walls and the interior walls are made of plywood. Construction: -Precision Workmanship - engineered parts pre-cut to really work. Color/Finish: -Complete Kit includes everything you need to finish as shown (Paint, glue, curtains and any landscaping or furnishings are not included).-Sheet Copper, one square foot roll , easy finish for roof eaves, valleys and other hard to finish details.-Brick exterior walls are pre-finished, they have painted wooden brick attached to them. Specifications: -9 Traditio Minimize

02462U Features: -Ideal for children ages 5 and up. Includ ... Read more

02462U Features: -Ideal for children ages 5 and up. Includes: -Includes 3 Blok Squad Construction Workers. Construction: -Construction site.-Buildable Construction Site team of Construction 4x4 Truck, Track Loader and Road Roller with 395 pieces.-Collect them all and combine Blok Squad vehicles to build heavy-duty machines to complete any construction mission. Assembly Instructions: -Assembly required. Minimize