Tony Award-winning actor Mark Rylance and Emmy Award-winner Damian Lewis star as Thomas Cromwell and King Henry VIII in this adaptation of Hilary Mantels best-selling novels. A historical drama for a modern audience, Wolf Hall charts Cromwells meteoric rise in the Tudor court from blacksmiths son to Henry VIIIs closest advisor, trapped between his desire to do what is right and his instinct to survive.

They can learn the history of our great nation by becoming the very first President of the United States in this children's George Washington costume set. Features a blue long coat with tan lined collar and sleeve cuffs; long tan vest underlayer with button embellishments and false pocket flaps and attached white jabot at neckline; matching tan pant bottoms and black tricorn hat completes this set that will transport them back in time. They'll set an example of fairness, prudence and integrity and go on to do great things as the Father of our country. Includes jacket, vest with attached jabot, pants and hat; all other pieces shown boots and wig sold separately. Great for other historical figures; founding fathers, colonial soldiers, Alexander Hamilton, Paul Revere and more! Fun for class events, history day, president's day, book reports, plays and drama class, parades, fun runs and of course Trick or Treat and Halloween too! Family-owned, family-focused, and based in New York since 1950. As the world's largest designer and manufacturer of costumes Rubie's brings fun and fantasy to dress-up. Offering everything from full mascot suits to masks and wigs, from deluxe licensed costumes... [Read More]

Doctor Who Archives: Prisoners of Time Omnibus celebrates the 50th anniversary of Doctor Who with a twelve-part tribute to one of the most beloved heroes of all time. Follow the first 11 incarnations of the intrepid traveler on an epic adventure as he explores time and space with fan-favorite companions, and comes face to face with some of the galaxy's deadliest foes! Featuring the complete Prisoners of Time story arc, as well as a stunning cover gallery, this is a must-have addition to any Whovian's Doctor Who collection!

For readers of Lilac Girls and The Nightingale comes an internationally bestselling World War II novel that spans generations, crosses oceans, and proves just how much two young women are willing to sacrifice for love and family.1940: As the Germans advance upon Paris, young seamstress Estella Bissette is forced to flee everything she's ever known. She's bound for New York City with her signature gold dress, a few francs, and a dream: to make her mark on the world of fashion. Present day: Fabienne Bissette journeys to the Met's annual gala for an exhibit featuring the work of her ailing grandmother - a legend of women's fashion design. But as Fabienne begins to learn more about her beloved grandmother's past, she uncovers a story of tragedy, heartbreak and family secrets that will dramatically change her own life."I loved The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah and I have a feeling that I'm going to love this dual timeline World War II novel based in war-torn France and present day." --Debbie Macomber"This rich, memorable novel unfolds beautifully from start to finish." --Publishers Weekly, Starred Review"Fascinating and impeccably researched." --Gill Paul, author of The Secret Wife"A f... [Read More]

As seen on PBS’s Masterpiece Mystery! Agatha Christie’s renowned Belgian detective solves the most challenging cases of the Art Deco era in these delightful adaptations starring David Suchet as “a near-perfect Poirot” (USA Today). These four feature-length mysteries boast all-star casts including Jessica Chastain, Hugh Bonneville, Barbara Hershey, Toby Jones, Eileen Atkins, David Morrissey, Martin Shaw, Timothy West, and Zoë Wanamaker. THE MYSTERIES (original U.K. broadcast order) Three Act Tragedy—After guests at successive dinner parties mysteriously drop dead, Poirot teams up with an old friend to find the killer. Hallowe’en Party—Crime novelist Ariadne Oliver calls Poirot to investigate the macabre murder of a young girl at a children’s costume party. Murder on the Orient Express—Poirot searches for a killer among the travelers aboard a snowbound train. The Clocks—Poirot journeys to Dover to solve a case involving an unidentified corpse and four timepieces all stopped at the same time.

Romance becomes psychodrama in Alfred Hitchcock s elegantly crafted Rebecca, his first foray into Hollywood filmmaking. A dreamlike adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's 1938 novel, the film stars the enchanting Joan Fontaine as a young woman who believes she has found her heart's desire when she marries the dashing aristocratic widower Maxim de Winter (played with cunning vulnerability by Laurence Olivier). But upon moving to Manderley her groom s baroque ancestral mansion she soon learns that his deceased wife haunts not only the home but the temperamental, brooding Maxim as well. The start of Hitchcock's legendary collaboration with producer David O. Selznick, this elegiac gothic vision, captured in stunning black and white by George Barnes, took home the Academy Awards for best picture and best cinematography. TWO-BLU-RAY SPECIAL EDITION FEATURES- New 4K digital restoration, with uncompressed monaural soundtrack - Audio commentary from 1990 featuring film scholar Leonard J. Leff- Isolated music and effects track - New conversation between film critic and author Molly Haskell and scholar Patricia White- New interview with special effects historian Craig Barron on the visual effects... [Read More]

The perfect gift for collectors and new readers alike, we now present a breathtaking special edition boxed set of J. K. Rowling's seven bestselling Harry Potter books! The box itself is beautifully designed with new artwork by Kazu Kibuishi, and the books create a gorgeous, magical vista when the spines are lined up together. The Harry Potter series has been hailed as "one for the ages" by Stephen King and "a spellbinding saga" by USA Today. Now is your chance to give this set to a reader who is ready to embark on the series that has changed so many young readers' lives.

Plays for Acting and Reading - A New and Complete List of the 'Sets' Available from the Library of the British Drama

King John

School Lists, with Prize Compositions, in Verse and Prose, for the Years 1816, 1818 to 1820, 1822 to