BBC America Shop Winner!

Thanks to everyone who entered to win the BBC America Shop Holiday prize pack. The lucky winner, chosen by Random.org, was: mar200 The winner has been notified.  Thanks to BBC America Shop for providing the wonderful selection of gifts for the prize pack.  You still have a few days to win a $500 gift card for yourself, plus a $500 gift card for someone else on your gift list!  Enter here until Dec. 18:  https://bitly.com/BBC_Sweeps...

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BBC America Shop Holiday giveaway

This Holiday season discover the perfect gift at the BBCAmericaShop.com! Find DVDs and official merchandise from your favorite BBC shows including Doctor Who, Planet Earth, Top Gear and more.  Also, find traditional holiday decorations from the United Kingdom including ornaments and nutcrackers: http://bit.ly/BBC_Gifts Plus, it’s back! The annual BBC America Shop Sweepstakes...

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The Office Collection Special Edition

This holiday season celebrate with The Office Collection Special Edition available on November 22.  Written and created by Golden Globe winners Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, the DVD Special Edition features the complete, original UK series plus all new bonus features. BBC AMERICA first introduced U.S. audiences to the comedy genius of Ricky and Stephen when...

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Taking a green thumb too far

I'm a huge fan of Ruth Rendell, so I was thrilled to find her latest novel, ">Tigerlily's Orchids, at my local library.  Although she has stopped writing about Inspector Wexford, her "one off" novels have always also been quite enjoyable. The latest novel takes place in a block of flats in London.  The gorgeous and spoiled Stuart Font has used an inheritance...

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Thatcher winner

Thanks to everyone who entered my contest to win a copy of "The Rise and Fall of Margaret Thatcher." The lucky winner is: Mysharona Congratulations and happy watching!  Watch this space for future giveaways!  ...

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The Iron Lady Strikes Again!

Margaret Thatcher certainly played a vital part in the history of the United Kingdom.  As Prime Minister all throughout the 1980s, she steered Britain toward a more conservative course.  Gain insight into the life of the controversial and inspiring woman who led the United Kingdom for more than ten years. The BBC released The Rise and Fall of Margaret Thatcher...

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Good advice for aspiring writers

Although I've never written a book, I am well-aware of the difficulties new writers have in attracting the attention of publishers. The 3rd edition of How to Write a Book Proposal by Michael Larsen offers many great tips and examples to help new writers stand out from the crowd and gain the attention of publishers.  The book is extremely thorough and gives plenty...

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You won't want to take this one

OK, this is a weird one.  I am, as I think most right-thinking individuals are, a huge Robson Green fan.  So I frequently browse Netflix to see if there are any new films featuring him that I haven't seen yet.  I was intrigued to see the "thriller" Take Me">Take Me listed.  I wasn't really sure what to expect, so I was intrigued to see the series open...

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Work meetings

Summer is over, so that means it's time for our annual in-service meetings at work.  It's always great to see everyone, especially those who work at other sites that I hardly ever get to see.  This year the first day of our meetings was held at the lovely Benham School House Inn in Benham, KY.  We've had meetings there before, so that's why I was startled to...

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Dr Who Winners!

Congratulations to the winners of my Dr. Who, Series 6, Part 1 giveaway! The lucky winners were: April Erica C. canneryrowdoc The winners have been notified.  Thanks to everyone who entered.  Watch for more giveaways soon...

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Top Gear Winners!

Congratulations to the winners of my Top Gear:The Complete First Season giveaway!  They were: mar gene rachel The winners have been notified.  Thanks to everyone who entered! Watch this space for other upcoming giveaways!...

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At least the weather's improving

I'm often bemoaning to anyone who will listen that there are no good travel writers besides Bill Bryson.  His mix of humor and personal disaster is hard to replicate, apparently.  That's why I was thrilled to read the new collection of essays"> More Postcards from across The Pond: Dispatches from an Accidental Expat by Michael Harling.  Harling explores...

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Win Dr. Who Series 6 DVDs!

One of the most beloved British TV series is out with a new edition on DVD! On July 19, the first part of the new acclaimed season of Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1. About the DVD: Doctor Who: Series 6, Part 1, a two-disc DVD and Blu-ray set, contains the first seven episodes along with two Monster files, “The Gangers” and “The Silence,” two of the Doctor’s most challenging...

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Top Gear: The Complete First Season Giveaway!

Top Gear fans, rejoice!!  On July 19, the DVD for the first season of the U.S. version of the smash British series Top Gear was released!  Thanks to BBC, I have 3 copies of this great DVD to giveaway. About the series: Top Gear races across the pond with the first season of the U.S. version of the world’s most popular car entertainment show. Coming to DVD this...

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This mom's ready for action

Moms of small children have tough enough jobs just keeping up with day to day life.  Imagine how much more difficult it would be to balance your hectic family life when you are always looking over your shoulder for murderous assassins from your past.  This is the situation that faces Lucy Hamilton, former spy for the USAWMD (United States Agency for Weapons...

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Passion wasn't all that surged

If the Casey Anthony trial has been the "trial of the year" so far, in 1927 that title certainly went to the Ruth Snyder/Judd Gray murder trial.  In the book A Wild Surge of Guilty Passion: A Novel">A Wild Surge of Guilty Passion, author Ron Hansen takes a close (although somewhat fictionalized) look at the crime and aftermath of this sensational case. Ruth Snyder was...

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Life and death of an American legend

I remember the first time I ever heard of Bill Hicks.  I was watching one of those countdown shows about the 100 greatest stand-up comedians of all time.  As the numbers counted down, I found myself speculating who would be #1.  I figured it had to be Richard Pryor.  He was #2.  I sat there perplexed, wondering who in the world would be considered...

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Another great Mike Leigh film!

Noted director Mike Leigh's latest film, the critically acclaimed ">Another Year, will be released on DVD and Blu-Ray on Tuesday, June 7.  The film revolves around the lives of the couple Tom and Gerri (played by Jim Broadbent and Ruth Sheen) as they go about their daily lives and interact with friends whose lives aren't as settled. SYNOPSIS:  From seven-time...

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Own the fairytale wedding of the century!

According to news reports, nearly 23 million people in the U.S. set their alarm clocks to get up early and watch the Royal Wedding last month.  If (as happened to me) work schedules made viewing the entire spectacle difficult, now you can own the DVD of the ceremony and catch up on anything you might have missed! You can purchase your own copy of the DVD for only...

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Human Planet Winners

Congratulations to the three winners of my "The Human Planet" giveaway!  They were: Susan M. Elsie devotus All the winners have been contacted and the prizes have been sent.  Thanks to everyone who entered, and watch for the next giveawa...

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Win Human Planet on DVD!

Once again the BBC has produced an amazing series with stunning camera work and compelling stories! From the highest, coldest mountain peaks to the hot, dry tropics, this series takes a look at how humans live on this varied planet.  Human Planet arrived on DVD and Blu-ray April 26, just two days following the broadcast conclusion. Here is a synopsis of the series: Human...

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