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102 Dalmations Activity Centre Encourage your child to discover , question , observe and understand. puzzling challenges , goal-based games , multi-level gameplay , award systems and fun-filled activities , all promote logical thinking and essential reasoning while providing hours of entertainment! images.blahdvd.com | | A Mind Of Knowledge Encyclopaedia britannica millennium 4th editiondelivers 41 , 000 articles from the encyclopaedia britannica covering art , history , geography , technology , pop culture , and more. with extra features such as a dictionary , thesaurus , atlas and multimedia , it's a comprehensive resource for the home , school or office. encyclopaedia britannica presents human body: enter the world of health and discover how people grow and develop , transport materials within their body , and combat disease. this program presents a virtual museum with interactive exhibits and combines health issues , medical technology , historical events in medicine , and biological information. penguin hutchinson reference suite: nine classic essential books from two of the uk's most trusted reference publishers are brought together in multimedia format through the power of the pc. designed to help you produce excellent essays and expand your mind with stats , facts and figures to enliven your understanding of the modern world. also contains: the hutchinson encyclopediaroget's thesaurusthe hutchinson chronology of world history compact editionthe new penguin dictionary of quotationsthe helicon book of dayslongman dictionary of the english languageusage and abusagethe hutchinson dictionary of computing , multimedia and the internetthe hutchinson internet dictionaryconcise oxford english dictionary 11th edition: this major new edition of the world-famous concise oxford english dictionary provides an authoritative description of the english language. with instant access to over 240 , 000 words , phrases , and definitions , this program is ideal for anyone 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today's headlines , act of war is a frightening and believable tale of suspense , international intrigue and geopolitical military conflict. through a techno-thriller story constructed by best-selling author dale brown , this real-time strategy experience puts you squarely in control of counterterrorist forces to defend cities of the world. it's the first look at tomorrow's war. no place is safe! images.blahdvd.com | | Act Of War: High Treason It is the not-so-distant future. the world is facing its worst energy crisis ever , with gas prices above $7 a gallon , a situation caused by drastically reduced production outputs by the oil companies and terrorist attacks against energy holdings around the globe. the situation is disastrous even in western countries , with massive strikes , protests and calls for the government to act. from anti-globalization protesters to anti-war forces to environmental activists , people across the board are demanding change. the level of activity is creating powerful instability - instability that can be used as a weapon by those who operate in the shadows. . . meet u. s. army major jason richter , a twenty-three year veteran of the u. s. army and former commander of the 1st special forces detachment delta (delta force). trained to be the best , he's a career soldier who's served his country with distinction - but these days , he's persona non grata at the pentagon. army top brass view him as a menace , unorthodox in his approach and unfit for command. fortunately for richter , his loose-cannon personality is exactly what the national security advisor wants for the leader of a new anti-terrorist "direct action" military unit known as task force talon. using near-future weaponry , task force talon engages the enemy in hotspots around the globe. from massive enemy assaults to delicate hostage extractions , from spy missions to search-and-destroy onslaughts , richter's men will be pushed to their mental and physical limits as they struggle to contain a powerful , unpredictable enemy bent on toppling the governments of the world and securing the intersts of the consortium. as the balance of global power changes , so does the face of war. who will tomorrow's enemy by? act of war tells the story of an all too plausible future. . . a first look at tomorrow's war. images.blahdvd.com | | Adobe Photoshop Elements & Adobe Premiere Elements Double Pack About adobe photoshop elements 4. 0: based on powerful and professional photo editing software , adobe photoshop elements 4. 0 helps you edit and share your photos easily and conveniently. ideal for home users and hobbyists , photoshop elements 4. 0 provides all the tools you need to edit and enhance photos while expressing your creativity. editing tools let you correct common photo flaws , such as lighting , skin tone , color and contrast. even red eye can be corrected automatically as new photos are downloaded. when making changes to color , you can compare a range of 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new features along with flexibility and ease of use , premiere elements 2. 0 is a top choice for home users who want to make professional looking videos without a lot of fuss. it all starts with easy data transfer of dvd footage via fast usb or firewire connections directly into the timeline. you can now grab video , audio , or still images from virtually any device , including cell phones , dvds , camcorders , digital cameras , and more , using the media downloader. once all your files are ready , you can work in a custom editing studio that gives you a flexible workspace that resizes and adjusts the area to your needs. once you delete unwanted footage , the timeline will automatically resize everything for you. if you want to save your project , you can easily transfer the work to another pc or archive it for future editing. hundreds of special effects are at your fingertips to let you customize and add sparkle and personality to your movie. and if you're unsure what an effect will look like , the sneak preview function will let you view the effect before you apply it. special transitions like fades , dissolves and wipes--or even your own customized transitions--can make moving from scene to scene seamless. add text and moving graphics , or even use tv-style effects to add more unique elements to your movie. choose from professional adobe fonts designed just for video and add shadows , glows , and other effects. it also features over 100 professionally-designed templates for credits. make your own soundtrack in dolby digital stereo with up to 99 audio tracks that you can edit with precise waveform controls. if you're unsure where to start , the program features how-to guides , and the adobe website offers free tutorials and hints to help you get your project going. once your movie is ready , you can create personalized dvd menus from dozens of templates or ones you've designed yourself. choose from moving backgrounds , buttons , text , and more. you can automatically create scene indexes or chapters to link to specific parts of you video--just like professional movies. burning dvds requires just a few simple clicks. or , you can save to vhs or other formats for handhelds , cell phones , the web , and more. you can also view your movie in a traditional tv format (4: 3) or in widescreen (16: 9). convert to ntsc or pal in a single slick. images.blahdvd.com | | Advent Rising Advent rising is a third-person , intergalactic action/adventure of truly epic proportions , akin to a fast-paced action movie where the player is swept up in an ever-evolving series of sequences and events. a common legend pervades the galaxy--that of a powerful , ancient race that will one day unite the universe. millions of cultures from vastly distant worlds revere and hallow these mythological beings known as humans. one race , the seekers , know humans actually exist and are threatened by their potential power. under the guise of benevolent explorers , the seekers travel throughout the galaxy in a desperate attempt to eradicate any human society they unearth. players assume the role of gideon wyeth , a remnant of the last human outpost , on the brink of discovering the incredible powers that lay dormant within him. it is these powers the seekers are so desperate to suppress. images.blahdvd.com | | Age Of Empires 3 Age of empires iii will offer gamers the next level of realism , with advanced battle physics and unparalleled visual detail. the new game picks up where age of empires ii: age of kings left off , placing gamers in the position of a european power determined to explore , colonize and conquer the new world. this time period features stunning scenes , from towering european cathedrals to courageous tribes of native americans , and spectacular combat with industrial age units like rifled infantry , cavalry and tall ships bristling with cannons. age of empires iii will once again demonstrate ensemble studios’ reputation for excellence and innovation in the real-time strategy (rts) genre. the game will set a new standard for visual quality and amaze players with detail never before seen in an rts. age of empires iii will also excite strategy gamers with new game-play elements , including the concept of a "home city , " new civilizations , units , technologies and an immersive new single-player campaign that will span three generations. images.blahdvd.com | | Age Of Empires Gold Edition Microsoft age of empires is an epic , real-time strategy game spanning 10 , 000 years , where players are the guiding spirit in the evolution of a small stone age tribe. starting with minimal resources , players are challenged to build their tribes into great civilisations. choose from one of several ways to win the game: by conquering enemy civilisations , exploring the known world or accumulating wealth to achieve economic victory. but don't stop there. age of empires: the rise of rome expansion starts off where age of empires left off. continue your gameplay with several new features , including four additional civilisations , several unique units and three entirely new campaigns , showcasing the rise of rome. images.blahdvd.com | | Age Of Empires II: Gold Edition Age of empires ii is a strategy management title that delivered to expectations , and its expansion pack , the conquerors , even more so. now the two classics have been brought together to form a gold edition , the most complete aoe experience available. age of empires ii can be split into two categories. there is the combat-based element and also a management style not dissimilar from the sim city series. aoe2 is at its most involving when you choose the option to build an empire from scratch. you must first create a population and then construct buildings for it live in. once you have yourself a town , you need to learn how defend it , as there will be unpleasant neighbours lurking nearby , just waiting to take your hard work and achievements away from you. it's just a case of expanding and defending your territory. other game options include scenarios in which you will be thrown in at the deep end and be expected to defend your empire. depending on your preferred approach , you will have to decide whether to take the in-game tutorial and learn the game in detail , or throw yourself in at the deep end and take on the scenarios. the conqueror's expansion includes a whole feast of new features. there are real world maps such as france and great britain to build your empire on. new modes of play such as 'wonder race' and 'king of the hill' have been included to help introduce new strategies of play. a new selection of units (buildings , transport , etc. ) have been made available in an attempt to vary the environment a little. also , the ai of the game has been significantly improved. villagers now collect wood and gold using their own initiative after a building has been constructed. age of empires 2: conquerors is a smart game , in every sense of the word. age of empires: gold edition really is a stunning compilation. real-time strategy fans couldn't ask for anything more. images.blahdvd.com | | Age of Mythology Gold Edition Includes both the game of the year edition of age , as well as the titans expansion!from the creators of age of empires and age of empires ii: the age of kings comes age of mythology: gold edition. enter an age when powerful heroes led mighty armies of fearsome beasts and warriors. a time when the gods could tip the scale of a battle with lightning , meteors , tornados and more. start your conquest with the original award winning age of mythology then move up to the titans expansion. age of mythologythis single player scenario features reginlief , the valkyrie hero from the main campaign. she must lead her village to find and destroy all the passages from the underworld. this scenario will not be available in the shipped version of the game. your civilization has survived through the ages of empires and kings. now with age of mythology you'll engage your human civilization in the ultimate challenge against the gods , mythological creatures and heroes of ancient mythology. age of mythology: the titansage of mythology: the titans adds a fourth culture , the atlanteans , to the existing greek , egyptian and norse mythologies. a new single-player campaign will add yet another chapter to the franchise's expansive folklore with the addition of 12 new scenarios. atlantean players will be able to call upon the might of the titan gods (such as atlas and cronus) multiple times throughout the game , and may also upgrade human units to heroes. the expansion pack will introduce 12 new god powers , 18 new human units and 10 formidable myth units to the game. age of mythology: the titans may also be played with others online using the in-game matchmaking service , es online. images.blahdvd.com | | Age of Mythology: The Titans It's been a year-long wait for fans of the god-sim strategy game age of mythology , but its expansion pack , the titans , is finally ready , complete with the same high-res visuals , an extended storyline and a bundle of new features. new to this expansion is an atlantean mythology that adds to the story of the original release by offering new scenarios , new maps to explore and new in-game cinematics to further enhance the story. players can now take advantage of unique cultural attributes and make use of god powers and mythical units to overthrow and dominate your opponents. if your race worships you , your powers will be unleashed , so treat them well. the titans' visuals , while not improved , still look stunning - particularly through a high resolution monitor - and boasts an incredible level of detail that makes an isometric game world look as real and as three dimensional as it can be. essentially , the expansion is a more-of-the-same affair , but ultimately it's what fans of the series and rts purists want. look after a civilisation , reap the rewards and crush your foes. a fine addition to age of mythology games , the titans is unlikely to be the last we'll see of the god-sim series. images.blahdvd.com | | Alexander Alexander is the officially licensed real-time strategy pc game tied to oliver stone's upcoming alexander movie starring colin farrell. integrating exclusive footage from the motion picture , the game immerses players in the era of alexander the great. like alexander , players will face the challenges of managing vast resources , a multitude of units , buildings and advancements , while his enemies always seem to have more of everything. blood will be spilt on the battlefield and honor will be put to the test , as the courage and cunning of each decision will determine success. triumph in epic real-time battles using formations , morale , and authentic battle tactics. images.blahdvd.com | | America's 10 Most Wanted Controversy is something we're seeing increasing amounts of in video games. the bottom line is it sells games , often regardless of their quality. however , the trick to obtaining real media stardom is to actually develop a good game and not just disguise a poor development with a politically incorrect adventure. and that's exactly what system 3 has done with the aptly named america's 10 most wanted. whether such a game would have existed - or even been dreamt up - before the events of 9/11 is arguable , but that's for another time. what we're here to talk about now , is most wanted's performance as a game. assuming the role of lieutenant jake seaver - a member of a hand-picked elite anti-terrorist team - you are responsible , unsurprisingly , for hunting down and bringing to justice those on america's 10 most wanted list. the list is daunting , and plays host to some of the most violent and merciless killers including sadam hussein and osama bin laden , all of which seem to have a link at some level with terrorism. you task is to gather evidence and capture your target alive through a variety of playing styles. primarily a first-person shooter , you'll come equipped with all manner of weapons that include dart guns , assault rifles and flame throwers. these are to help you reach your enemy , but once you get there , the game takes a twist. because you can't blow those on the most wanted to smithereens , you'll often find yourself engaging in a round or two of fisticuffs. here , the camera pans out seamlessly into a third person perspective in which you must attack , block and headlock your opponents into submission. and if you can do all that ten times over , it's job done. but of course it's never as easy as you might think. ai is sometimes cunning , and most wanted's overall difficulty setting isn't to be laughed at. all in all , it's a good , solid game with an interesting plot and some very convincing visuals. images.blahdvd.com | | American Chopper The cast of 'american chopper' , the hit discovery channel tv series , feature in this excellent free roaming and racing biking sim. gamers have to work against the clock to design and build customised choppers under the orders of cult reality show stars paul and paul junior. this game will appeal to fans of the popular series but also , with its racing , vehicular combat and customisable upgrades , it has the potential to attract a huge range of gamers. images.blahdvd.com | |
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