Box set of films starring Paul Robeson, the actor, athlete, singer & civil rights activist, who could sing & speak in more than twenty languages & was a huge role model for African Americans during the 1920s & '30s. In ' Body & Soul' (1925), a dissolute, venal black preacher (Robeson) shows up in a seedy speakeasy full of criminals & cardsharps, then appears to be trying to dupe a pious mother (Julia Theresa Russell) into marrying off her daughter (Mercedes Gilbert). In ' Sanders of the River' (1935), RG Sanders (Leslie Banks) has established peace in the river district of West Africa where he is a British Resident Commissioner. His probationary chief, Bosambo (Robeson), uses Sanders' orders to free a slave convoy. ' Song of Freedom' (1936) tells the story of a successful British concert singer (Robeson) who discovers he is descended from a West African queen whose tribe is now leaderless. He goes to Africa where he is met with hostility
- can he win their hearts & minds? In the musical, ' Big Fella' (1937), a Marseille dock worker (Robeson) befriends a small boy (Eldon Gorst) who has lost his parents after arriving on an ocean liner. Can he reunite the young lad with his mother & father? In ' King Solomon's Mines' (1937), fortune hunter Patrick O' Brien (Arthur Sinclair) is on a trek across the desert in hope of finding the fabled diamond mines of Solomon. His daughter (Anna Lee) persuades hunter Allan Quartermain (Cedric Hardwicke) to lead a party to rescue him. Robeson plays the O' Brien's guide, Umbopa.
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Read by Daniel Weyman. Dennis Milne is a man with a past, & a past that involves murder. A former cop, he's earned his living killing the bad guys
- drug dealers, corrupt businessmen
- people who, in his opinion, deserve to die. For the past two days, he's been in Manila, waiting for his next target: a young woman who's made some poor life-choices, & some even worse enemies. DI Tina Boyd is a woman on a mission. Tough, spiky & determined, she's looking for the man she holds responsible for the death of her lover. She knows this man is ruthless. She knows he's dangerous. But he's in Manila, & she's determined to find him
- before he finds her. Two cops with pasts that haunt them
- & a present that could see them both dead. They are about to meet. & when they do, it's payback time...



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Books Adult Colouring Books This colouring book is filled with beautiful, dream-like imagery, inviting artists to explore an imaginative world while improving their artistic skills in a relaxing way. From snoozing cats to moonlit nights & fantastical unicorns, this calming colouring book is full of images that will capture the blissful state of a night of dreaming. Whether you want to practice mindful colouring before going to bed, or want a way to relax during the day, this collection offers a wealth of peaceful images to sooth the mind & encourage a restful night's sleep. Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9781398825345 •†Author: Tansy Willow  •†Publisher:   Arcturus Publishing •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 128 •†Dimensions: 28 x 22.5 x 1.4 cm ...

Athene Forster embraced the Sixties like few others. Nicknamed the Last Deb, she was spoiled, beautiful, & out of control.

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Since the 1932 Mass Trespass of Kinder Scout, the Peak District has grown in popularity among walkers & ramblers to become the second most visited national park in the world, after Mount Fuji in Japan. Photographer Fran Halsall presents a stunning photographic portrait of its many moods through the seasons, from the heather moorland & exposed sandstone outcrops of the Dark Peak to the limestone hills & wildflower grasslands that characterise the White Peak. Her informed & inspirational text celebrates the Peak Park's beauty, heritage & drama & explores the relationship between Man & Nature in this changing & complex landscape. ...

A classic novella about the fallacy of the American dream, THE PEARL is Steinbeck's flawless parable about wealth & the evil it can bring. When Kino, an Indian pearl-diver, finds the ' Pearl of the World' he believes that his life will be magically transformed. He will marry Juana in church & their little boy, Coyotito, will be able to attend school. Obsessed by his dreams, Kino is blind to the greed, fear & even violence the pearl arouses in him & his neighbours. Written with haunting & lyrical simplicity, THE PEARL sets the values of the civilized world against those of the primitive & finds them tragically inadequate. ...

Pembrokeshire occupies the far south western extremity of Wales with the ocean on three sides. Its coastline is complex & convoluted
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Of all the decisions a new parent makes, choosing that special name is the most significant & the most rewarding. A new reference book for prospective parents, this clear, helpful & easy-to-use A-Z guide gives you thousands of brilliant suggestions for picking the perfect name for your new arrival. It also

Includes:: appendices of the top ten names through the centuries & the most popular celebrity names.

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From the riddles of the ancients to puzzles that perplex the greatest minds of today, The Penguin Book of Puzzles is a glorious compendium of conundrums from throughout history.

These challenges will require all the readers wits to solve, but range from the easy to the brain-bending & are suitable for novice & veteran puzzlers alike.

There is something here to suit every taste, including crosswords, mathematical challenges, word games & logic conundrums, but also some intriguing types of puzzles that have been unearthed from centuries gone by.

Timeless & entertaining, there are hours of fun waiting in this miscellany of puzzlement.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9780718188627
• Author: Dr. Gareth Moore
• Publisher: Penguin
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 279
• Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.5 x 2.5cm













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The third edition of the New Penguin English Dictionary is a truly magnificent resource, to be trusted & treasured. Edited & compiled by world-renowned lexicographers, the dictionary retains the utmost authority on the English language by offering detailed & clear definitions plus word & phrase histories. In addition to traditional values, the dictionary is at the forefront of the evolution of English with hundreds of new words. This is Penguin's flagship dictionary &, as part of our Penguin Reference Library, it draws on over 70 years of experience in bringing reliable, useful & clear information to millions of readers around the world. We make knowledge everybody's property. ...