Much more than a grouping of eight colleges & universities the Ivy League--with its hallowed halls private clubs & grassy quadrangles--is the consummate reward of the American Dream Captured in countless novels films & television shows & mentioned in everyday conversations around the globe these centuries-old institutions stand proudly as universal symbols of one of America's greatest strengths--its world-renowned education system Representing the apex of academic achievement the Ivy League is also a gateway to the socially powerful & elite making it the wish of all parents for their children But that's only the beginning Taking a close-up look at each of these campuses Harvard alumnus Daniel Cappello illustrates the unique spirit of each school & determines what sets them apart--from the presidents they've trained to the silver-screen characters they've inspired; from the size of their endowments to the number of celebrities they enroll; from dominant political stances to athletic rivalries architectural styles & popular fashion ...

Stunning three-volume slipcased set containing the most comprehensive in-depth companion to Tolkien’s life & works ever published including synopses of all his writings & a Tolkien gazetteer who’s who & chronology The three volumes contained in this slipcase written by two of the foremost experts on JRR Tolkien comprise the definitive handbook to one of the most popular authors of the 20th century Tolkien&s progress is traced from his birth in South Africa in 1892 to the battlefields of France & the lecture-halls of Leeds & Oxford to his success as the author of The Hobbit & The Lord of the Rings until his death in 1973 His many academic & literary achievements his public reception & his enduring fame are examined in detail The first volume in this set is a Chronology of Tolkien&s life & works the most extensive biographical resource about him ever published Thousands of details have been drawn from letters contemporary documents in libraries & archives & a wide variety of other published & unpublished sources Assembled together they form a portrait of Tolkien in all his aspects the distinguished scholar of Old & Middle English the capable teacher & administrator the devoted husband & father the brilliant creator of Middle-earth The second & third volumes the Reader&s Guide is an indispensable introduction to Tolkien&s life writings & art It

Includes:: histories & discussions of his works; analyses of the components of his vast & Silmarillion& mythology; brief biographies of persons important in his life; accounts of places he knew; essays on topics such as Tolkien&s interests & attitudes towards contemporary issues ideas found in his works adaptations & invented languages; & checklists of his published works his poetry his pictorial art & translations of his writing

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From bestselling Ian Rankin winner of the 1997 CWA GOLD DAGGER for fiction for BLACK & BLUE the three Jack Harvey novels gathered together in one omnibus volume WITCH HUNT BLEEDING HEARTS BLOOD HUNT Three thrillers by mega-seller Ian Rankin writing as Jack Harvey' Rankin's ability to create a credible character delivering convincing dialogue to complement sinister & hard-hitting plots against vividly detailed atmosphere is simply awesome' Time Out' His fiction buzzes with energy Essentially he is a romantic storyteller in the tradition of Robert Louis Stevenson His prose is as vivid & terse as the next man's yet its flexibility & rhythm give it a potential for lyrical expression which is distinctively Rankin's own Rankin controls the material with extraordinary authority & even delicacy Rankin ranks alongside PD James & Michael Dibdin as Britain's finest detective novelist' -Scotland on Sunday' Rankin's prose is understated yet his canvas of Scotland's criminal underclass has a panoramic breadth His ear for dialogue is as sharp as a switchblade This is quite simply crime writing of the highest order' Daily Express ...

Considered to be one of the worlds best golfers for the past 30 years Jack Nicklaus is the focus of this candid biography Features match footage & interviews with Nicklaus friends & other familiar faces of the golfing world ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Packed with thrilling action & heart-stopping suspense the Jack Ryan 3 Movie Collection is a must-own set for all Tom Clancy & Jack Ryan fans! The Hunt For Red October 130 mins approx Patriot Games 112 mins approx Clear & Present Danger 135 mins approx ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play Bruce Willis is The Jackal
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- out to eliminate a top US government official Declan Mulqueen an imprisoned underground operative is the only man who can stop him Now the Deputy Director of the FBI is taking the biggest risk of all he&s releasing one criminal to stop another in this terrifically explosive totally intriguing suspense thriller Actors Bruce Willis Richard Gere Sidney Poitier Diane Venora Mathilda May JK Simmons Richard Lineback John Cunningham Jack Black Tess Harper Leslie Phillips Stephen Spinella Sophie Okonedo David Hayman Steve Bassett & Ravil Isyanov Director Michael Caton-Jones Certificate 18 years & over Year 1997 Screen Widescreen 2351 Anamorphic Languages English
- Dolby Digital (51) Additional Languages Italian ; Spanish (Dolby Stereo) Subtitles Bulgarian ; Czech ; Danish ; Dutch ; English ; Finnish ; Greek ; Hungarian ; Norwegian ; Polish ; Portuguese ; Swedish ; Turkish Duration 1 hour & 59 minutes (approx)


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The Jacqueline Wilson Christmas Cracker is packed with brilliant Christmas stories including a br&-new tale from Jacqueline & classic favourite Starring Tracy Beaker in which Jacqueline's most famous heroine gets the lead part in her Christmas play! There are festive puzzles tasty Christmas recipes perfect present tips fun Christmas facts & a guide to making your own Christmas tree decorations Merry Christmas from Jacqueline Wilson! ...

The wonderful world of Jacqueline Wilson is waiting for you to colour it in! Unleash your creativity & lose yourself in this beautiful colouring book bursting with Nick Sharratt's inspirational illustrations of Jacqueline's larger-than-life characters This is the perfect gift for any Jacqueline Wilson fan ...

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