Great Gifts

Summer Fun for All at Amazon.co.uk!

2008-07-25T00:07:00.000-07:00

Summer's here, the sun is shining (well, it’s trying to!), and to celebrate we've pulled together all the best summer deals we have across Amazon.co.uk for you. Make the most of the UK weather with ideas for your garden and summer eating. If you’re jetting away on holiday, you’ll find fitness DVDs and health & beauty recommendations to help you get in shape and once you're away, settle back with a good book. With offers across all our stores, we've got summer covered with our Summer Time Deals.

Tired? Headache? More Water Could Be the Answer

2008-07-23T10:55:00.000-07:00

Did you know that frequent headaches and fatigue are among the most common signs of dehydration? 50-75% of Americans are dehydrated. Many of us don't even realise that we suffer from dehydration because a lot of the symptoms (headache, fatigue, dizziness, muscle weakness) could be attributed to other causes.

Water makes up 60% of our total body weight and is crucial to every body system. Lack of water can lead to dehydration, a condition that occurs when you don't have enough water in your body to carry on normal functions. Even mild dehydration can sap your energy and make you feel tired.

How much water do you need? The answer to this varies from person to person. Every day you lose water through sweating, exhaling, urinating and bowel movements. For your body to function properly, you need to replace the lost water by consuming beverages and foods that contain water.

It is wise to make water drinking a part of your normal routine. Drink a glass of water with each meal and between each meal, take water breaks instead of coffee or tea breaks, and substitute sparkling water or fruit juices for alcoholic drinks at social gatherings.

Your Body's Many Cries for Water: A Revolutionary Natural Way to Prevent Illness and Restore Good Health, is a great book that tells us why we really need water and how it prevents lots of illnesses. Contains some good natural tips for better health.

Keep the kids happy this summer, without going anywhere

2008-07-22T14:30:00.000-07:00

I saw this advertised on ITV's This morning show today. It's a huge Aqua Jump Slide - 20ft long. The awesome water slide has a jumping ramp and the sprinkler tunnel sprays the length of the slide. With a splash pool for wet and wild landings, the kids will love this and it's now reduced to just £24.99! For extreme thrill seekers ony!

Aqua Jump Slide - Garden Water Slide - Splash Pool and Jumping Ramp

US Outdoor Inflatable Octopus Water Slide A very unique update to a must have summer item! To activate the spray heads, simply attach a garden hose that will supply a constant flow of water. Slip and Slide along the ground through the tentacles for hours of fun. Destined to be a perennial favorite of the kids!

Get what you really want - Create an Amazon Wish List today

2008-07-22T00:18:00.000-07:00

Do you ever feel embarrassed when you open a present from someone? It wasn't what you were expecting and you feel a little disappointed. But the strange part of it is, they can tell you are not totally happy. It's a horrible situation, but it is completely avoidable.

Get what you really want - Create a Wish List today and make a list of what you're hoping for and let your visitors choose the gift that you want. A wedding list, a christening list, a birthday list or just your own general list. Add whatever you like from the biggest selection of goods on the internet. Tell your friends and family, pass it on in your emails and you will never be disappointed again.

Baby Sale Extravaganza at Amazon.com

2008-07-19T06:01:00.000-07:00

Diaper Promotion
Shop Your Registry and Get Six Months of Free Diapers.

Phillips Avent Promotion
Get $40 to Spend Later with Your Purchase of Philips-Avent.

Bugaboo Promotion
Save up to 20% on Select Bugaboo Cameleons Sold by Right Start.

Fisher Price Zen Collection, ongoing
Save 15% on the Fisher Price Zen Collection.

Take advantage of these promotions now, some are offered for a limited time only.

The Dark Knight

2008-07-18T12:16:00.000-07:00

Find the latest trailers, clips and merchandise at The Dark Knight store, in anticipation of one of this summer's biggest hits. Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight, starring Christian Bale once again as the keeper of Gotham City.

US Dark Knight here

Up to 50% off selected books on China and the Olympics

2008-07-14T00:07:00.000-07:00

With this year's Olympic Games in China fast approaching, we have put together a selection of books on or set in China, covering a variety of topics from food to travel, history to fiction and the Olympic Games. Browse below and save ££s today!

The 2008 Beijing Olympics take place in August. John Goodbody, for many years chief sports writer for The Times, has covered every Olympics since 1964. In this entertaining and informative account, A History of the Olympics, he tells the main stories of each of the modern Olympics. Here are some of the heroes and heroines who have made sporting history, as well as the main disasters and scandals that attend the world's greatest sporting event.

What does China think? is an invigorating book about the debates raging within China. We all know about the fast pace of change in this country. This book brings us the ideas being fought over in the country itself, from democracy to the idea of a 'peaceful rise'. It challenges all of our assumptions about China. We know everything and nothing about China. We know that China is changing so fast that the maps in Shanghai need to be rewritten every two weeks. We know that China has brought 300 million people from agricultural backwardness into modernity in just 30 years (something that took 200 years in Europe). China's voracious appetite for resources is gobbling up 40% of the world's cement., 40% of its coal, 30% of its steel, and 12% of its energy. It has become so integrated into the global economy that its prospects have immediate effects on our everyday lives: simultaneously doubling the cost of the London Olympics while halving the cost of our computers; keeping the US economy afloat but sinking the Italian footwear industry. We have an image of China as a dictatorship; a nationalist empire that threatens its neighbours and global peace. But how many people know about the debates raging within China?

Browse up to 50% off selected travel and language books
Browse Books Special Offers

What's New at Amazon?

2008-07-12T10:29:00.000-07:00

In our 4-for-3 promotion, order any four eligible books under $10 and we'll give you the lowest-price book free at checkout. Stock up on tens of thousands of our most popular books, including favorite series from Janet Evanovich and Jim Butcher.

Also save up to 80% on Stuhrling Watches and Up to 70% Off Top Running Shoes from
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Keep checking the Electronics & Computing One Week Only Deals at UK Amazon

Gustbuster Metro Umbrella

2008-07-09T11:55:00.000-07:00

It's raining again! Yes, I know you know it's raining again. Not another post about the weather - well, what else is there to talk about?

So I searched at Amazon and found a great umbrella for everyone. Not just any old umbrella, but a new style GustBuster® Umbrella They were created to fulfil a single purpose: to produce the finest windproof umbrellas possible. The Metro, folding umbrella has taken three years in development. At 14" the umbrella is small enough to fit into a briefcase or large handbag. The Metro's sheath doubles as a backpack or you can sling it over your shoulder. The 43" canopy provides superior protection against the harshest wind/rain conditions.

If you're in the US you have a huge range of weird and wonderful Umbrellas to choose from.

Save money - Go Green Today

2008-07-08T12:52:00.000-07:00

Do you care for your family and friends, and the planet? Then think, really think about being more organic in your life. Look for recycled, fair-trade or environmentally friendly products when you shop. Make a change today.

Here you will find Eco friendly energy efficient home products, energy saving product information, energy efficient products, conservation products, and personal technologies to reduce carbon emissions and save you money.

So, not only does it help the planet it will save you money! .

If you're in the US you can start shopping at the Natural & Organic store at Amazon. It offers free delivery on all orders and over 25,000 items to choose from, including a huge range of organic and natural Cereals, Snacks, Cookies, Baking Mixes, and More! With Newman's Own Organics, Annie's, Seventh Generation, Bob's Red Mill, Pirate's Booty, and loads more.

Cheap iPod, MP3 & Accessories

2008-07-05T13:47:00.000-07:00

Amazon stock all kinds of cheap MP3 players including brands such as iPod, Sony, Creative and Philips plus MP3 Accessories, including iPod speakers and headphones, MP3 skins and cases, docking stations and sound cards.

There's a very good reason why the iPod is the market leader... it's a brilliant piece of technology. Beautifully designed, simple to use and incredibly powerful. Watch your downloaded movies and TV shows in addition to listening to music with the new iPod nano, starting at a price that's less than you'd ever expect.

Here you will find the cheapest iPods. We have helped your search for MP3 and Digital Media Players by providing you with reviews and low prices.

Meet the latest members of the iPod family. The new iPod Nano, iPod Classic and iPod Touch. They are smaller, lighter and offer more functions than ever before. Truly setting the standards for mp3 and mp4 players to come.

New Apple iPod touch 32GB with Software Upgrade
Now available in 32GB with all the latest software updates pre-installed. Flick through album covers and find your music. Download and watch your favourite TV shows, music videos and more from the iTunes Store. Tap into thousands of photos. All using incredible multi-touch technology on a beautiful 3.5-inch display.

Features
* Apple iPod touch digital player
* Digital player - flash based
* Dimensions (WxDxH): 6.2 cm x 0.8 cm x 11 cm
* Weight: 120 g
* Stereo
* Digital graphic
* WAV, AAC, AIFF, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless
* MOV, MPEG-4, H.264
* Flash Memory: 32 GB

New Apple iPod shuffle
Apple have a gem here. The world's smallest digital music player, the 1GB iPod shuffle lets you wear up to 240 songs on your sleeve. Or your lapel. Or your belt. Clip on iPod shuffle and wear it as a badge of musical devotion.

New Apple iPod touch
The iPod Touch begs to be held. Flick through your music with Cover Flow. Watch movies and TV shows in widescreen. Buy and download songs from the iTunes Wifi Music store. Surf the Web with the Safari web browser.

New Apple iPod classic
Decisions, decisions. Who needs them? Why should you have to choose what to put on your iPod? With up to 160GB of storage, iPod Classic lets you carry everything in your collection; up to 40,000 songs or up to 200 hours of video & more; everywhere you go. In a completely new, even thinner, all-metal design, this iPod is a modern classic.

Apple iPod nano - 8G
A thinner design. A brighter display. Up to 24 hours of battery life. Just about the only thing that hasn't changed is the name. The 8GB iPod nano puts 2,000 songs in your pocket. A great buy for the iPod novice.

Apple iPod nano 4GB Pink - Choose your colour!
Only 0.26 of an inch thin and 1.41 ounces light iPod nano packs alot into its diminutive design. Up to 24 hours of battery life.2GB 4GB or 8GB of storage. A brighter color display. A dockconnector that fits an entire ecosystem of iPod accessories.

Apple iPod 80GB Video/Black (5th Generation)
* 80GB storage
* Intuitive, customisable menus
* Want to mix things up? Click Shuffle Songs
* iPod makes your music look as good as it sounds, thanks to its big, bright colour display
* Album art appears alongside your songs in the Now Playing screen, so you see your music as you play it
* Improved video playback time, iPod keeps you entertained for up to 6.5 hours
* You can even view photo slideshows complete with music on iPod or on a TV via the optional iPod AV Cable
First class iPod technology.

Amazon have a wide selection of iPods, iPod nanos, mp3, & mp3 players, featuring the latest Apple technology Search all iPods here

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'Quantum of Solace' The Complete James Bond Short Stories

2008-07-02T02:39:00.000-07:00

Quantum of Solace is the 22nd James Bond film by EON Productions, due for release in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2008 and in North America on 7 November. The sequel to Casino Royale, it is directed by Marc Forster, and features Daniel Craig's second performance as James Bond 007. It is based on Ian Fleming's short story 'Quantum of Solace' that was originally published in For Your Eyes Only (the short story collection) 1960.

Quantum of Solace: The Complete James Bond Short Stories By Ian Fleming

Kids, Kids, Kids.. What do they want?

2008-07-01T12:10:00.000-07:00

Give them hours of entertainment with the Hand Puppet Alligator.

Bring the Swamp indoors with our super-snappy Chopper Chums Alligator hand puppet.
If you're ready for fun, then let your imagination run wild.
Search 1000's of great toy ideas from the bestsellers to the all-time favs.

ASUS - Eee PC 4G - pink (UK & US version)

2008-06-30T06:51:00.000-07:00

This new range of laptops from the Asus range brings versatility to the masses! The Eee PC 4G has a multimedia interface that can be used by all kinds of users. Its menu contains over 40 applications that you can use to work, learn and play!
Despite its compact size, the lightweight Eee PC 4G has been solidly designed for resistance. One of the Eee PC 4G's great advantages is its 4GB memory, which replaces the usual hard drive, making it compact, lightweight, totally portable and shock-resistant. It also has network connectivity with WiFi so you won't be bogged down with cables. You can surf the internet wherever you are, and share photos with friends and family even when you're not at home! It has a long battery life too, so you won't run out of juice during those long journeys. Weighing just 1kg and easy to use, the stylish design reflects the exceptional features present in the Eee PC 4G

And it's cheap, because we only show Cheap Laptop deals here!

Gifts that make a world of difference

2008-06-28T08:23:00.000-07:00

Today I am making a little plug for a very worthy cause. I hope you can pay this site a visit and if you can help out, please remember: You can make a difference and help people who are less fortunate than yourself.

World Vision Alternative Gifts are life-changing. Friends and family receive greeting cards with details of gifts that they know will make a big difference. Communities in developing countries request the essentials they need to change their lives. You can be sure your gifts will be really appreciated both here and by families around the world.

Thank you.

Stars pay tribute to Mandela ahead of 90th birthday

2008-06-27T14:25:00.000-07:00

Stars of the screen, stage and sporting arena paid tribute today to Nelson Mandela, whose visit to London UK, has been overshadowed by events in Zimbabwe where disputed elections have just ended.

Hollywood actor Will Smith hosted the birthday celebration in front of Mandela, who turns 90 next month, and nearly 50,000 fans in London's Hyde Park.

Smith was followed on stage by Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton and pop acts Leona Lewis, Annie Lennox, Razorlight and some of Africa's biggest singers, while Simple Minds and Amy Winehouse were among those still expected to perform.

The event was organised to support Mandela's HIV/AIDS charity "46664", named after his prison number, and comes 20 years after the city hosted another concert for the statesman when he was still behind bars for his stand against apartheid.

"Twenty years ago, London hosted a historic concert which called for our freedom," a frail-looking Mandela told the cheering crowd after they had sung him Happy Birthday.

"Your voices carried across the water and inspired us in our prison cells far away. As we celebrate, let us remind ourselves that our work is far from complete. Where there is poverty and sickness, including AIDS, where human beings are being oppressed, there is more work to be done. Our work is for freedom for all ... We say tonight, after nearly 90 years of life, it is time for new hands to lift the burdens. It is in your hands now, I thank you."

The tribute to Mandela coincides with disputed elections in Zimbabwe, and during his trip to Britain Mandela was urged to speak out against President Robert Mugabe who pushed ahead with the vote despite international outcry.

During his visit, Mandela uttered just four words of criticism of Zimbabwe in a speech at a dinner "tragic failure of leadership" and they were enough to make headline news.

Mandela, South Africa's first black president, officially retired from politics nine years ago, but he is still a moral authority admired the world over. People in the crowd appeared to be at the gig more to honour Mandela than to hear the music.

"I'm here because of the man," said Clive Jones, a 31-year-old theatre technician. "I feel he's done so much for the world, especially with what was happening in South Africa. He is also humble and kind."

Emmanuel Jal, a Sudanese hip-hop artist based in London who is singing on Friday, said Mandela was "unique" among African leaders. "He did not love power so much, and left it and gave it to someone else," he told Reuters.

Jerry Dammers, who helped organise the 1988 concert and whose song "Free Nelson Mandela" became an anthem for the anti-apartheid movement in Britain in the 1980s, will also take the stage.

Classic Children's Television

2008-06-27T00:29:00.000-07:00

Do you remember them? If you don't then ask your parents, they will know them for sure. Classic Kids TV is making a big come back. All your favourite shows are now available on remastered DVDs. From Mr Benn, to Trumpton and Bagpuss, Rainbow, Camberwick Green, Ivor the Engine, Kipper, Fireman Sam, Thomas & Friends, Clangers, The Herbs, Bod, Pipkins, the Muppet Show and many more!

You can now buy the Complete Collections of your all time personal favourite, and bring back all those memories. I was looking at Grange Hill: Complete BBC Series and remembered I used to rush home from school to watch it.

It's Raining Again

2008-06-26T14:58:00.000-07:00

Rain, rain, rain... A song just right for this weather.

It's Raining Again is a song recorded by Supertramp and released as a single from their 1982 album Famous Last Words. The song was written by Roger Hodgson, with lyrics about a person searching for love after breaking up with his previous lover. On the Hot 100, the song debuted at #31, becoming the highest debut for 1982, and peaked at #11.

Amy Winehouse A Troubled Life

2008-06-23T02:59:00.000-07:00

Soul singer Amy Winehouse has struggled with drug and alcohol addiction for many years. As well as her self-destructive behaviour, she has become regular tabloid news since 2007. Now she has developed the lung condition emphysema and has been warned by doctors that she will die if she continues smoking drugs.

Amazon Review:
Amy Winehouse's second album, Back to Black, is one of the finest soul albums, British or otherwise, to come out for years. Frank, her first album, was a sparse and stripped-down affair; Back to Black, meanwhile, is neither of these things. This time around, she's taken her inspiration from some of the classic 1960's girl groups like the Supremes and the Shangri-Las, a sound particularly suited to her textured vocal delivery, while adding a contemporary songwriting sensibility. With the help of producers Mark Ronson and Salaam Remi, "Rehab" becomes a gospel-tinged stomp, while the title track (and album highlight) is a heartbreaking musical tribute to Phil Spector, with it's echoey bass drum, rhythmic piano, chimes, saxophone and close harmonies. Best of all, though, is the fact that Back to Black bucks the current trend in R&B by being unabashedly grown-up in both style and content. Winehouse's lyrics deal with relationships from a grown-up perspective, and are honest, direct and, often, complicated: on "You Know I'm No Good", she's unapologetic about her unfaithfulness. But she can also be witty, as on "Me & Mrs Jones" when she berates a boyfriend with "You made me miss the Slick Rick gig". Back to Black is a refreshingly mature soul album, the best of its kind for years.

Gordon Ramsay's Healthy Appetite

2008-06-21T13:39:00.000-07:00

He's tackled fast food - now Gordon Ramsay has set his sights on our expanding waistlines, creating delicious new recipes that are big on taste but not on calories.

Healthy Appetite is Gordon Ramsay's tenth cookbook and follows the success of Gordon Ramsay's Fast Food (published by Quadrille, May 2007). With his unique style, energy and enthusiasm, Gordon shows readers how to prepare an extensive array of dishes that not only taste great but are packed with fresh, nutritious ingredients cooked in a healthy way. Healthy Appetite takes its inspiration from the latest series of the hit television show The F Word.

Gordon Ramsay, marathon runner and keen advocate of a varied but balanced diet, presents 100 recipes which will help contribute towards an overall healthy lifestyle. Gordon rejects the idea that healthy food should be dull and monotonous and instead demonstrates recipes which are both delicious and easy to prepare.

With photography by Lisa Barber, Healthy Appetite contains a variety of dishes divided into seven chapters ranging from Breakfasts to Working lunches, Kids food and Entertaining. Novice and more experienced cooks alike will be able to create recipes such as Mango and Smoked Chicken Salad, Griddle Squid with Roasted Peppers and Wild Mushroom Risotto with Baked Courgettes.

The book offers recipes tailored to meet a hectic, modern lifestyle and demonstrates how easy it is to maintain a healthy, balanced and interesting diet on a daily basis.

The Prisoner

2008-06-19T03:21:00.000-07:00

Do you remember The Prisoner? Did you know what it was all about, or is it still a mystery? You can now revisit this cult classic from start to finish and find out the real truth. The Prisoner shop is here... calling No.6, come in No.6!!!

The Prisoner is an allegorical UK 1960s science fiction television series starring and co-created by Patrick McGoohan. It follows a former British secret agent who, after abruptly resigning from his position, is held captive in a small village by the sea by an unidentified power which wishes to establish the reason for his resignation. Episodes typically feature the unnamed prisoner, labelled Number Six by his captors, unsuccessfully attempting to escape from the Village, but successfully resisting interrogation and attempts of brainwashing.

The show was created by McGoohan and George Markstein, with exteriors filmed primarily on location at the Hotel Portmeirion in Penrhyndeudraeth, North Wales. Seventeen episodes were produced. The first was originally broadcast in London on 1 October 1967 and the last aired on 4 February 1968. The world broadcast premiere was on the CTV Television Network in Canada on September 5, 1967.

Silver Mother of Pearl Heart Kiss Earrings

2008-06-17T08:03:00.000-07:00

Looking for something for your favourite girl? These lovely silver Mother of Pearl heart kiss earrings make the perfect gift. Just the thing for putting a smile on her face.

Customer Review:
I RECIEVED THESE EARRINGS VERY QUICKLY AFTER ORDERING THEM.
THEY ARE VERY SWEET PRETTY LITTLE EARRINGS, THE ONLY PROBLEM I HAVE NOW IS HIDING THEM FROM MY DAUGHTER WHO HAS HER EYE ON THEM BECAUSE, "THEY ARE SO CUTE!"
GOOD QUALITY FOR A REALLY GOOD PRICE!

Amazon Sales Rank: #5 in Jewellery

Cheap iPod & MP3

2008-06-15T14:54:00.000-07:00

What's Hot in the World of iPods

At the iPod, MP3 & Accessories homepage you will find all kinds of MP3 players including brands such as iPod, Sony, Creative, and Philips plus MP3 Accessories, including iPod Speakers and headphones, MP3 Skins and Cases, docking stations and sound cards.

Meet the latest members of the iPod family. The new iPod Nano, iPod Classic and iPod Touch. They are smaller, lighter and offer more functions than ever before. Truly setting the standards for mp3 and mp4 players to come.

Browse * Accessories * iPod Nanos * iPod Shuffles * iPods

Keep your Lap and Laptop cool

2008-06-07T14:28:00.000-07:00

Have you noticed how hot your laptop gets on your lap? After prolonged use the heat can be very uncomfortable and it can also damage the laptop. Overheating is a major cause of laptop failure. So I searched for a solution and found the ALLSOP Cool Channel Notebook Platform. This handy little thing weighs practically nothing and is very comfortable on my lap, is well made and appears that it would last for a long time without wearing out. The lip is perfect for holding the laptop in place, there is no sliding and you can tilt the laptop forwards or backwards.

So now, while my laptop is running, it no longer becomes hot - this product which feels rigid and is covered in mesh-y cloth allows my laptop to vent so that the bottom no longer gets hot and even the air coming out feels much cooler. I can use it on my lap or on a desk and I know my laptop is secure and cool. It also helps my posture, no longer do I have to bend down to view the screen, I can now place it at eye level. I highly recommend the Cool Channel Notebook Platform.

ALLSOP Cool Channel Notebook Platform

Cushioned heat shield to protect your lap from heat.
Passive Air Circulation.
Non-slip Surface.
Allows for easy toting of laptop.
TSA-Friendly.

For UK & Europe look at the excellent Belkin Laptop Cooling Stand

Three Ways To Cut Your Food Bill

2008-06-06T13:52:00.000-07:00

Grow your own food. Get your seeds and plant them. You don't need much space, just a tub in a window will do. It's so simple and can save you over £400 a year on fresh fruits and vegatables.

Don't waste food. The causes are various. Simply cooking or preparing too much, and throwing away the surplus, is a prime cause. So is having to throw out fruit and vegetables because they've gone off. As is not eating food before it goes past its useby date.

And throwing it out costs the average home over £450 a year, rising to £700 for a family with children.

Eat traditional foods. Get back to basics. It will help you stay slim and healthy. I've always been interested in old, traditional recipes. Just last week, rather than throw out two pints of milk that were on the turn, I slung in a handful of rice, some sugar, and a twist of nutmeg to make a delicious old-fashioned rice pudding.

And the logic can't be denied: food that isn't eaten doesn't have to be bought. Especially if it's cakes, biscuits and other fatty and/or sugary snacks. For years, experts have told us about the health and fitness benefits of dieting now maybe it's time to point out the financial benefits, too.

If you live in the US you can now shop for your food and save money at Amazon Grocery, woth more than 22,000 non-perishable items, all at great prices and all eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping and Amazon Prime. The newest store makes it easy to stock up on longtime staples as well as regional favorites, hard-to-find specialties, and natural and organic products.