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Considered by many critics to be the greatest novel about the Spanish Civil War, this classic work by Spaniard Joso Maria Gironella is an unbiased account of the complicated events, movements and personalities that led up to the war. Beginning in 1931, Cypresses covers the next five years of political unrest, culminating in the explosion of the brutal war that wreaked such great havoc on Spain and its citizens. ' In his epic novel, both gripping and suspenseful, Gironella deftly portrays the human conflict, both internal and external. The most influential philosophical movements of the 20th century are embodied in various characters. Through them, the reader is introduced to every faction involved"ancharist, communist, Catholic, royalist, existentialist, and others.' '???A vastly ambitious novel. a must for those who want to know how the Spanish Civil War came about??? "Time Magazine ???A powerful rendering of a brutal, baffling rehearsal of World War II. It recalls Pasternak's Doctor Zhivago, that other 20th century masterwork that renders that pathos of tradition besieged??? "Crisis Magazine

In Autumn 2008 the BBC are bringing an exciting new TV adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s classic Tess of the D’Urbervilles to our screens. A tragic tale of love, seduction and betrayal, Tess of the D’Urbervilles was named the nation’s 12th favourite book in a poll for World Book Day in 2007 and this year marks the 80th anniversary of the death of Thomas Hardy. This new four-part series has been written by award-winning novelist and screenwriter David Nicholls. David wrote Starter for Ten, which he then adapted to film starring James McAvoy, as well as the screenplay of And When Did You Last See Your Father? starring Jim Broadbent and Colin Firth. For TV, he adapted Much Ado About Nothing for the BBC's ShakespeareRe-told season, and has also written for the popular series Cold Feet. Tess of the D'Urbervilles has a stellar cast with big-screen names and familiar faces from a number major TV dramas including Gemma Arterton (James Bond: Quantum Of Solace, St Trinian's) playing Tess, Hans Matheson (The Virgin Queen, Dr Zhivago) as her seducer Alec, Eddie Redmayne (Elizabeth: The Golden Age, The Other Boleyn Girl) as Angel and Jodie Whittaker (Venus) playing Tess's best friend Izzy. The drama also features Ruth Jones (Gavin and Stacey, Saxondale) as Tess's mother Joan, and Anna Massey (Oliver Twist, The Importance Of Being Earnest) as Mrs D'Urberville

Indulge yourself this winter with Forzieri's exquisite Nappa and Mink leather gloves. With their rich color, 100% cashmere lining, and fur cuffs, this beautiful pair evokes a 'Dr. Zhivago' opulence from Imperial Russia. Made in Italy.

Presenting Scene It? Turner Classic Movies Edition Super Game Pack, featuring landmark titles such as Casablanca and the Wizard of Oz, dazzling musicals including Singin' in the Rain, and Modern Epics like Doctor Zhivago. The Super Game Pack is a great add-on to any Scene It? Game. Enjoy watching scenes from legendary films and testing your powers of observation and movie knowledge! Any way you play, the Turner Classic Movies Edition is the stuff that dreams are made of. For 2 or more players or teams, ages 13 and up. Includes 1 game DVD, 4 collectible game tokens. 100 trivia cards, 15 biz cards, 1 die, and instructions

Chloe Zhivago is 43 and definitely not counting. Married for what feels like an eternity to Greg, she has two children, a successful job as a psychotherapist, and a Famous Friend from Hell. So why does she want to rub it all out and start over again? Is it because she hasn't had sex for 245 days? When Chloe meets temptation in the shape of dark and dangerous Ivan, does she dare risk passionate Russian romance before gravity wins the battle with her face and figure? Can she get away with one glorious, final fling ?