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 ...

In 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 description of war is unforgettable He recreates the fear the comradeship the courage of his young American volunteer & the men & women he meets in Italy with total conviction But A Farewell to Arms is not only a novel of war In it Hemingway has also created a love story of immense drama & uncompromising passion ...

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) ...

' 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 ...

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" Dad we are pals right?" Simba & Mufasa from " The Lion King" are one of Disney&s most heart-warming portrayals of a father-son relationship This roughhousing scene captures their love in beautiful handcrafted detail sculpted from stone resin & h&-painted in vivid colour Packed in a branded gift box Unique variations should be expected as this product is hand painted Not a toy or children&s product Intended for adults Disney Traditions figurine Designed by Jim Shore Folk art inspired patterns with bold colours Each figurine is h&-painted Branded Gift box ...

HBO’s hit series A GAME OF THRONES is based on George R R Martin’s internationally bestselling series A SONG OF ICE & FIRE the greatest fantasy epic of the modern age A FEAST FOR CROWS is the fourth volume in the series ‘ On the morning after battle the crows had feasted on victors & vanquished alike How much can a crown be worth when a crow can dine upon a king?’A Lannister sits upon the Iron Throne But the days of betrayal & bloodshed are far from over Among the ashes of war new conflicts spark to life Daring new plots & dangerous new alliances are formed which threaten to engulf Westeros But in this game of thrones victory will go to those with the sharpest steel & the coldest hearts ...