NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST & NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A beautiful, stunningly ambitious novel about a blind French girl & a German boy whose paths collide in occupied France as both try to survive the devastation of World War II, from the highly acclaimed, multiple award-winning Anthony Doerr. ...

By the end of 1968 The Beatles were far too busy squabbling with each other, while The Stones had simply stopped making music; English Rock was coming to an end. This book tells the story of six stars: Pete Townshend, Ray Davies, Peter Green, Syd Barrett, ...

Music, media & the moral low ground. Set in present day Dublin & rural Irel&, this is the story of Victor, an ageing showband manager of the 60s & 70s when showband music played in ballrooms throughout Irel&. Victor, once famous & wealthy, is now long past the end of his career. No longer rich & famous he is a desperate man. Rejected by his peers, he rents a room in Dublin & spends most of his time watching TV. His only son presents an ailing TV quiz show, which comes under a lot of heavy criticism from the press...it only adds further to Victor's despair. When his son's body is found washed up on the shore near the hugely protected home of young, wealthy & successful rock star, Richie Johns, suicide is presumed. Victor has other ideas; he discovers a video showing Richie Johns' guard dogs chasing his son into the sea. Victor, desperate to avenge his son's death & for revenge against Richie Johns
- the rock star who stands for everything that has contributed to his downfall
- deliberately sets up a trap into which Richie falls thus allowing Victor the sweet smell of power & fortune once again...for now.

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Billy Bob Thornton directs this adaptation of Cormac Mc Carthy's acclaimed novel. After the sale of the ranch where he grew up, John Grady Cole (Matt Damon) decides to head for Mexico with his friend Lacey Rawlins (Henry Thomas). Soon after crossing the Ri ...

On the face of it, All the Pretty Horses should have everything going for it as a movie, taken from the novel by Cormac Mc Carthy acclaimed as one of the finest pieces of American writing of the past 20 years. The intuitive, up-&-coming actor-director Billy Bob Thornton, with a deep love of Mc Carthy's novels, takes the helm directing two hot young stars (Matt Damon, Penelope Cruz) & backed by some seasoned veterans (Sam Shepherd, Bruce Dern, Rub?n Blades et al) along with first-rate technical support. The plot seems tailor-made for landmark-movie status too. A downbeat, resonant tale that would have intrigued Sam Peckinpah, it tells of two young cowboys from post-WWII Texas, who cross the Rio Grande in search of the rugged adventurous life modern America can no longer offer them. & south of the border they find just what they're looking for--but in harsher, darker & far more brutal guise than they ever dreamt of. All the ingredients point towards the makings of a classic Western. Yet somehow they never quite jell. Powerfully photographed by Barry Markowitz, All the Pretty Horses looks unfailingly superb, & Ted Tally's screenplay draws on much of the novel's spare, trenchant dialogue. Thornton handles the action sequences with assurance, especially the marathon horse-breaking episode. But it all feels distanced, & never dark or bleak enough for Mc Carthy's savage vision. Maybe Damon is as yet too young & bland for his character's agonised trajectory. There were rumours of script problems, of scenes ruthlessly excised; Thornton claims that Miramax cut the film. Whatever the causes, the film is handsome to look at, absorbing to watch, but casts few shadows in the mind. ...

An entrancing & enchanting collection of stories, each one based on the rich mythology & symbolism of a zodiac sign. Ideal as a stories to amuse, or to provoke more insight into your astrological sign, this book is suitable for young & old, whether astrologically inclined or not, & an ideal gift. ...

Isn't love wonderful? There are so many things to love – your friends & family, music, movies & even cake! The list is as long

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Everyone loves Summer Ryan. A model student & musical prodigy, shes a ray of light in the struggling small town of Grace
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Have hours of fun piecing together this stunning All Things Electrical image. This picture perfect puzzle

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Bestselling author & Irish TV chef Rachel Allen is back with a deliciously tempting collection of treats! We all need to treat ourselves from time to time. Whether it's a showstopping dessert to impress friends, a simple pick-me-up after a long day or a surprisingly healthy snack that the whole family can enjoy, Rachel's Sweet Things will satisfy even the sweetest sweet tooth. Featuring 100 mouthwatering recipes & lavish photography of the finished dishes, this is a decadent journey through home made delights, from indulgent puddings & classic cakes to delicate pastries, luxurious mousses, delectable ice creams & much more. There are treats to suit every mood, ideas to perfect every occasion, & a whole array of indulgences for every 'me' moment. With techniques explained step-by-step, tips on how to give the perfect finishing touches & tricks to help you save time, Sweet Things is a world of delights that you'll relish exploring. Cooking with Rachel is easy, fun, filled with flavour
- & guaranteed to make your days just a little bit sweeter!
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