With a cover design by Lucienne Day When Mrs Hawkins tells Hector Bartlett he is a 'pisseur de copie' that he 'urinates frightful prose' little does she realise the repercussions Holding that 'no life can be carried on satisfactorily unless people are honest' Mrs Hawkins refuses to retract her judgement & as a consequence loses not one but two much-sought-after jobs in publishing Now years older successful & happily a far cry from Kensington she looks back over the dark days that followed in which she was embroiled in a mystery involving anonymous letters quack remedies blackmail & suicide ...

The divine Spark is shining at her brightest Pure delight' Claire Tomalin INDEPENDENT 208 pages Spark Muriel ...

Nothing captures the imagination quite like classic literature-the warmth of Little Women the mystery of Dracula & the heart-racing suspense of Moby Dick have inspired generations of readers to get lost in the pages of these beloved books A Far Far Better Thing to Do pairs this love with a witty pop sensibility giving lit lovers 65 engaging activities to tease their brains & unleash their creativity From word searches & connect-the-dots to coloring pages & quizzes these charming activities infuse our best-loved texts with a fresh modern spin & just the right level of challenge A celebration of reading-and readers-A Far Far Better Thing to Do is sure to delight bookworms of all ages! ...

One of Hemingway&s finest novels A FAREWELL TO ARMS was published in 1929 when the author was at the height of his power It draws on his own experiences serving with the Italins in World War One when he was severely wounded in action & awarded the Croce de Guerra This is a vivid portrait of men at war which also explores their deeper responses to the cruetly & heroism of Battle ...

In 1918 Ernest Hemingway went to war to the &war to end all wars& He volunteered for ambulance service in Italy was wounded & twice decorated Out of his experiences came his early masterpiece A Farewell to Arms In an unforgettable depiction of war Hemingway recreates the fear the comradeship the courage of his young American volunteers & the men & women he encounters along the way with conviction & brutal honesty A love story of immense drama & uncompromising passion A Farewell to Arms offers a unique & unflinching view of the world & people by the winner of the 1954 Nobel Prize for Literature ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play This dense adaptation of Ernest Hemingway&s novel features Rock Hudson as American soldier Lt Henry & his ill-fated love affair with British Nurse Catherine portrayed by Jennifer Jones during World War I The two lovers will stop at nothing to be together but Lt Henry&s internal struggles ultimately threaten the relationship Hemingway&s theme of questioning the nature of war & fighting is fully recognised under Charles Vidor&s direction Actors Jennifer Jones Rock Hudson Vittorio De Sica Mercedes Mc Cambridge & Elaine Stritch Director Charles Vidor Certificate PG Year 1957 Screen 169 Letterbox 2351 Languages English Subtitles English for the hearing impaired; Dutch; French; Italian; Portuguese Duration 2 hours & 25 minutes (approx) ...

WITH A FOREWORD BY PATRICK HEMINGWAY & AN INTRODUCTION BY SEAN HEMINGWAYIn 1918 Ernest Hemingway went to war He volunteered for ambulance service in Italy was wounded & twice decorated Out of his experience came A Farewell to Arms Hemingway's unforgettable book recreates the fear the courage & the comradeship of warfare with total conviction But A Farewell to Arms is not only a novel of war it is also a love story of immense drama & uncompromising passion This special edition lifts the lid on Hemingway's creative process Included here are his early drafts all 47 alternative endings & the author's 1948 introduction providing a fascinating glimpse into the construction of this great masterpiece ...

' Astonishing beautiful compelling & terrifying' Observer' Wadhams' writing sparkles a lyrical sense of wonder at the natural world essential reading may be the best reader-friendly account of the greenhouse effect available to date' John Burnside New Statesman Ice is beautiful & complex It regulates our planet's temperature & it is vanishing
- fast Peter Wadhams the world's leading expert on sea ice draws on his lifetime's research in the Arctic region to illuminate what is happening what it means for the future & what can be done' This most experienced & rational scientist states what so many other researchers privately fear but cannot publicly say' John Vidal Guardian' Wadhams brings huge expertise to his subject
- & he is an excellent writer' Martin Rees' Utterly extraordinary' Jonathon Porritt

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Explores the unique relationship between a farmer & his most loyal friend Beginning by introducing us to the dogs who have been faithful companions to the Henson family over the years the author goes on to explore the impact made by the UK's hardest working breeds 320 pages Henson Adam ...

'I don't think I was ever sober for long enough to get a hangover I thought it was normal to inject drugs I saw it as a lifestyle
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