John Lennon was a writer as well as a musician. It was entirely natural for him to put pen to paper whenever he had an idea, a thought, a reaction or a desire to communicate. He lived
- & died
- in an age before emails & texts. Pen & ink was what he turned to. John wrote letters & postcards all of his life; to his friends, family, strangers, newspapers, organisations, lawyers & the laundry
- most of which were funny, informative, campaigning, wise, mad, poetic, anguished & sometimes heartbreaking. For the first time, John's widow, Yoko Ono, has given permission to publish a collection of his letters. The Editor is the Beatles' official biographer, Hunter Davies, who knew John well. John's letters are in a way something of a mystery
- where are they all? Over the years many have come up at auction, then sold to dealers & collectors. Or they have been kept by the recipients, locked up safely. It has been a wonderful piece of detective work tracing many of these 250 letters, postcards & notes, which are arranged in chronological order, so that a narrative builds up, reflecting John's life. It will be visual
- in a sense that many of the letters are reproduced as they were, in his handwriting or typing, plus the odd cartoon or doodle. THE JOHN LENNON LETTERS is fundamentally a book to read & study, providing a unique insight into the mind of one of the great figures of our times. John's letters are read by Christopher Eccleston. Christopher Eccleston is an English actor who has had a hugely successful career in film, TV & on stage. His regular appearance on the TV series, Cracker, in 1993 brought him recognition & he went on to star along side such actresses as Nicole Kidman & Cate Blanchett. He won the 2011 International Emmy Award for his performance in Jimmy Mc Govern's Accused. He played John Lennon in the 2010 TV movie in & has twice been nominated in the Best Actor category of the BAFTA TV Awards. Hunter's editorial materials are read by Allan Corduner. Allan Corduner trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School & has appeared on stage in PASSION at the Donmar Warehouse, SERIOUS MONEY in the West End & TITANIC on Broadway, & on screen in YENTL & TOPSY-TURVY, amonst many other roles. He is a highly experience voice actor & memorably narrated the voice of Death when reading THE BOOK THIEF. He has read Elspeth Coopers' WILD HUNT novels for Orion.

Includes:: a foreword read by Yoko Ono. Read by Christopher Eccleston, Allan Corduner






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With over 140 lead performances throughout his prolific career, John Wayne was one of the most celebrated stars in Hollywood history, & his legacy as an icon of the American West is without equal. Standing as the cinematic epitome of courage, loyalty, resilience & virtue, John Wayne brought an incredible depth of character to every role he portrayed on the silver screen & he will always be remembered as the greatest Western actor of all time. This 6 DVD collection features an incredible 14 classic films starring the man they called ' Duke', for you to enjoy again & again. This action-packed collection pays tribute to a true Hollywood legend.
Includes:: ' The Drop Kick', ' The Hurricane Express', ' The Shadow of the Eagle', ' His Private Secretary', ' Riders of Destiny', ' Sagebrush Trail', ' The Three Musketeers', ' West of the Divide', ' Blue Steel', ' The Lucky Texan', ' The Man from Utah', ' Neath The Arizona Skies', ' Randy Rides Alone' & ' The Star Packer'.
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This four DVD box set

Includes:: the most incredible catches & best action from John Wilson's classic go fishing

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Books Baking Books Everything you need for Christmas makes & bakes! Fill your home with Christmas cheer with holiday-themed goodies & handmade creations! Bake traditional Christmas sweet treats like a yule log & a gingerbread house, or add festive twists to delicious desserts, such as carrot cake & pavlova. Make Christmas tree decorations, innovative gifts, cool wrapping paper, & everything you'll need for a great Christmas party!   Product Information:  •†ISBN:† 9780241668740 •†Author: DK •†Publisher:  DK •†Format:†  Paperback •†Pages:† 130 •†Dimensions:† 19.2 x 2.2 x 25.2 cm ...

Details: Josie Gibson lost over 5 stone in 6 months, going from a size 20 to a 10. She cut out sugar & processed food
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Professor Otto Lidenbrocks great adventure begins by chance when a scrap of paper drops out of an ancient book he has just bought.

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R.C. Sherriff, author of Journeys End, the most famous play of the Great War, saw all his frontline service with the 9th Battalion East Surrey Regiment.

This intense experience profoundly affected his writing &, through his play, it continues to have a powerful influence on our understanding of the conflict.

Yet the story of his battalion has never been told in full until now. In The Journeys End Battalion, Michael Lucas gives a vivid account of its history. Using official & unofficial sources, diaries, letters, & British & German wartime records, he describes the individuals who served in it & the operations they took part in.

He identifies the inspiration for Journeys End & considers how Sherriff delved into his experiences & those of his fellow soldiers in order to create his drama.

So not only does the book shed new light on the wartime career of R.C. Sherriff, but it is a valuable record of the operation of a British battalion on the Western Front during the Great War.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781526744487
• Author: Michael Lucas
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Military
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 246
• Dimensions: 23.5 x 16 x 2cm















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Fight back against busyness & celebrate the pleasure of doing nothing in this new guide that helps relieve stress & increase happiness in your life.

In The Joy of Doing Nothing you’ll discover how to step away from everything you think you have to do & learn to live a minimalist life.

Rachel Jonat shares simple strategies to help you stop overscheduling, find time for yourself, & create moments of calm every day.

You’ll learn how to focus more on the important aspects of life, such as family & friends, & scale back your schedule to create more time in the day to care for yourself.

Product Information:
• ISBN: 9781721400102
• Author: Rachel Jonat
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 154
• Dimensions: 20 x 13 x 1cm













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Whether an active, hands on gardener, or someone who imply likes pottering about, this anthology will inspire anyone who enjoys the beauty & peace of our outside spaces. A rich selection of"ations from gardeners, poets, philosophers & thinkers, this is a journey through the seasons, the pattern of birth, bloom & decay that sheds light on the mystery of being human. The size of this book is 15.2cm in height & 11.1cm wide with 210 pages ...

This mammoth book is the must-have resource in every scrapbookers library. The history of the craft unfolds in over 300 pages, from the albums of eras past to todays scrapbooking renaissance. Interviews & profiles of leading designers offer insight, & theres abundant advice for newcomers on improving images & layouts. Learn how to take full advantage of your camera; store photographs to ensure archival quality; & create powerful, balanced page designs. Invaluable tips cover choice of materials, using words effectively, & selecting & integrating typefaces. Theres also a plethora of fabulous techniques to try, from cropping, matting, & mounting photographs to stamping, embossing, & distressing papers. Sample layouts spotlight those important momentsfrom birthdays to weddingsthat everyone most wants to commemorate. ...