Father Christmas
HOW DID the story of Father Christmas evolve? Everywhere pictures abound of the old man with a long white beard, red coat and bags of toys who has become the
Nights in Rodanthe
A romantic tale of two lives that become entwined through a chance meeting in a North Carolina beach town. Adrienne Willis retreats to the tiny coastal town of Rodanthe to
SAGE-ING WHILE AGE-ING by Shirley MacLaine
Due to be published at the end of this month is Sage-ing While Age-ing by Shirley MacLaine in paperback at 11.20 euros. Star of stage and screen and author of
Bangkok Dangerous
A professional hitman (Nicolas Cage) finds that his anonymous persona is threatened through a sequence of encounters during his latest assignment in Bangkok. As usual, he finds an expendable street
City of Men – The Movie
The lives of two friends are turned around in the Brazilian slum of Morro da Sinuca, after one friend, Laranjinha, tells his best friend Acerola, a couple of days before
IN MY OWN WORDS by The Dalai Lama
And staying with the spiritual theme, IN MY OWN WORDS by The Dalai Lama in hardcover at 14 euros explores some of His Holiness’ most powerful writings and talks. As
SACRED PLACES OF A LIFETIME published by National Geographic
This beautiful book showcases the world’s most sacred spots, including pilgrimage routes, temples, mountains, churches and holy places. The history and lore of each site is described in detail, along
Christmas gift ideas
FOR SOME people choosing Christmas gifts for their loved ones is the highlight of the festive season, whereas for others it’s enough to drive them crazy! Here are some gift
Festive fashion – look your best
THE FESTIVE season is the perfect time of year to really make an effort and become a bit of a glamour puss. People rarely dress up for any occasion these
Christmas on the internet
THESE DAYS, with most children glued mindlessly to the TV or computer screen, why not give them something fun to do online for Christmas? The internet is awash with websites