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Byline: BY HENRY SUTTON Henry Cecil Sutton (born September 26, 1868 - died May 24, 1936) was a British sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics.

He was a crew member of the British boat Cobweb, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class. External links
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FOR HIM

George Best: Tribute to a Legend by David Meek (Weidenfeld & Nicolson pounds 12.99): Originally scheduled to mark Bestie's 60th birthday next June, this glorious collection of quotes, memories and photos from those in the game who knew him best is the definitive book on the fallen star, rushed into the shops for Christmas. Dad Stuff by Steve Caplin & Simon Rose (Simon & Schuster Simon & Schuster

U.S. publishing company. It was founded in 1924 by Richard L. Simon (1899–1960) and M. Lincoln Schuster (1897–1970), whose initial project, the original crossword-puzzle book, was a best-seller.
 pounds 8.99): This handy guide for hopeless fathers is packed with fun things to do with the kids, from teaching them to ride a bike without tears to magic tricks This page contains a list of magic tricks. In magic literature, tricks are often called effects. Based strictly upon published literature and marketed effects, there are hundreds of millions of effects; a short performance routine by a single magician may contain dozens of . There's also a collection of knock-knock jokes and endless information.

The Penguin Who Wanted To Fly by Catherine Vase (Scholastic pounds 9.99): Poor Flip-Flop the penguin wants to fly, but even his beautifully illustrated snow aeroplane fails to take off. Aladdin And The Enchanted en·chant  
tr.v. en·chant·ed, en·chant·ing, en·chants
1. To cast a spell over; bewitch.

2. To attract and delight; entrance. See Synonyms at charm.
 Lamp by Philip Pullman (Scholastic pounds 7.99): A brilliantly entertaining and charmingly illustrated retelling of the classic tale by one of the world's best-selling children's authors. Barbie Official 2006 Annual (Egmont pounds 6.99): If you only get one annual this year make it Barbie's. The timeless doll has never looked more stunning.

Margrave Of The Marshes by John Peel (Bantam pounds 18.99): Peel was still working on his autobiography when he died. His wife Sheila continues the story of his love for music and the incredible role he played in the Indie scene. Transgressions by Ed McBain (Orion pounds 12.99): A brilliant collection of crime stories and mini thrillers, by the likes of Stephen King <noinclude></noinclude>

For other people named Stephen King, see Stephen King (disambiguation).


Stephen Edwin King (born September 21, 1947) is an American author of over 200 stories including over 50 bestselling horror and
 and Jeffery Deaver. A comprehensive overview of the best in the game.

FOR HER

Love Always, Petra by Petra Nemcova (Time Warner pounds 16.99): Czech model Petra Nemcova was holidaying with her boyfriend Simon Atlee in Thailand when the tsunami struck. This is her story of losing him, then picking up the pieces of her shattered life. Little Children by Tom Perrota (Allison & Busby pounds 10.99): A massive hit in the States, this moving novel revolves around a group of housewives and one house husband who slowly rock a quiet suburb to its core. Roast Chicken And Other Stories by Simon Hopkinson (Ebury pounds 10): Although 10 years old, it was recently voted by the country's leading chefs as the most useful cookbook of all time. It's brilliant, easy to use, always entertaining and nicely repackaged. Strictly Come Dancing: The Official Behind The Scenes Guide by Rupert Smith (BBC BBC
 in full British Broadcasting Corp.

Publicly financed broadcasting system in Britain. A private company at its founding in 1922, it was replaced by a public corporation under royal charter in 1927.
 pounds 14.99): Ballroom dancing goes from strength to strength. This follows the latest series, along with useful tips for budding amateurs. The Worst Fashion Trends In The World by Richard Jarman (New Holland pounds 7.99): The stocking filler for the sartorially challenged. Think hot pants, wet-look macs, boob tubes and clogs. Jodie Marsh take note!

FOR TEENS

Love Lessons by Jacqueline Wilson (Doubleday pounds 12.99): Having been educated at home, Prue and Grace find the local comprehensive surprisingly liberal. What's more, Prue falls for her ultra-fit art teacher Rax, which soon makes things very complicated and very forbidden. The Blue Djinn Of Babylon by PB Kerr (Scholastic pounds 9.99): Twins Jonathan and Philippa need all their special gifts when they are sent on a secret mission to recover the world's most powerful book of ancient spells. Operation Red Jericho by Joshua Mowll (Walker Books pounds 12.99): The Orient in the '20s was a dangerous place, especially for siblings Doug and Becca who quickly find themselves involved in an adventure of Indiana Jones proportions.The Dark Side of Midnight by Carol Hedges (Usborne pounds 4.99): Intrepid Jazmin Dawson jets off to Prague on the trail of her mysterious missing mum. Never has a spook cared more about her wardrobe or her stomach. King Kong by Delos W Lovelace (Gollancz pounds 6.99): Beautifully repackaged hardback of the monster story. This is the original novelisation Noun 1. novelisation - converting something into the form of a novel
novelization

authorship, penning, writing, composition - the act of creating written works; "writing was a form of therapy for him"; "it was a matter of disputed authorship"
 by pulp writer Delos Lovelace, and oozes Hollywood-class horror.

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Date:Dec 23, 2005
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