Speedball training is the cornerstone of physical fitness for any boxer or martial artist. Proper form and technique are essential to anyone looking to improve their skills. This workout uses your muscles in a rhythmic and continuous manner that increases heart rate and breathing for a sustained period of time.

De Dietrich Gas Hob, Stainless Steel, DTE372X, at John Lewis
Free 2 year guarantee. A well-specified gas hob that's got every angle covered. The 5 burners provide a flexible range of power, while cast iron pan supports ensure stability. With powerful wok burner and front-positioned precision-control knobs. With integrated ignition and flame failure safety cut-off.

Manhattan Coffee Table, at John Lewis
Substantial square glass coffee table with chrome pedestal to add a sense of space and light in your living room. Made in Italy specially for John Lewis.

Fire Brazier, at JohnLewis
There's nothing like an open wood fire, especially outdoors. This easy-to-use fire pit brings a unique warmth and glow to your garden and is the perfect decoration for those long, leisurely evenings. It has a ventilation system in the base, which is controlled by twisting the base section and incorporates an ash collection unit so no hot coal or ash falls onto the ground. Suitable for all solid fuels. Constructed from spun steel with stainless steel handles. Suitable for outdoor use only. Flat packed for self assembly. Weight 4kg.

Waitrose Scotch Whisky, 1 Litre, Case of 12, at John Lewis
A blend of malt and grain whiskies matured in oak casks for not less than three years. Smooth in texture and rich in taste, with a malt bias.

EyeToy:Play 2 Game PS2, at John Lewis
EYETOY:PLAY 2 expands upon the revolutionary gameplay of the original EyeToy:Play with new advancements in technology that make the 12 new games in Play 2 even more interactive than before!
Whether performing super high-kicks in Kung2, trying their hand at home improvement skills in DIY, or making burgers and fries in Mr Chef, players become the star of the game, using any part of the body to control the action. Whether you're alone or with a group of friends, EyeToy:Play 2 offers hours of amusement, with a plethora of crazy party games that are as much fun to watch as to play.


Please note: The Eye Toy camera is needed to play this game.

Microsoft Works V7 PC CD, at John Lewis
Works 7 combines a word processor, spreadsheet, database, calendar and more in to an easy-to-use, project-driven package. You start by choosing a project such as "Do Well in School" then select one of a series of tasks for instance "Track Homework Assignments". Works 7 uses a series of pre-written templates to get you started and while many are basic, they are enough to get you up and running in double quick time. A bonus of this approach is you may get ideas for things you can do with your PC that you would never have otherwise considered.

The more adventurous user can also start from scratch creating documents, spreadsheets and databases and even combining these in projects. While the word processor lacks the power-user functions of Microsoft Word, no facility is really missed. You still have tables, pictures, spell-checking and a thesaurus at your disposal. Equally, the spreadsheet offers enough power for the home user and small business although there is a limit of one sheet per file. The only obvious weakness is data handling where both the spreadsheet and the dedicated database are significantly inferior to their more "professional" equivalents. You can create a single table and design reports but that is as good as it gets.

Includes: Word Processor, Spreadsheet, Database, Calender, Email & Internet Tools and My Projects Organiser; The quick-start Task Launcher home page shows you your schedule and to-do-list at a glance and most frequently used Works components; Take your calendar and address book with you on PocketPC and Palm devices; The My Projects Organiser helps you take care of all the details of projects like plan an event or party, plan a holiday, do a school project and many others; 300 contemporary templates that are easily customisable with hundreds of new clipart; Share and edit word processing and spreadsheet files with Microsoft Word and Excel users.

Rue de France Rouge, Vin de Pays de Vaucluse, France, Case of 12, at John Lewis
A cracking new blend in striking packaging from the beautiful Vaucluse region of southern France. This is a mix of Grenache, Carignan and Merlot and has a lovely softness which makes it a brilliant glugging wine as well as being good with pasta and red meats.

Eyewitness Guide to Wines of the World Book, at John Lewis
From Bulgaria to South Africa, international experts bring the wine cellar of the world to your home. Every wine-growing region of the world is explored with explanations of vineyards, grape varieties and how wine is produced.

Also includes information on styles of wine, unique 'Perfect Case of Wine' feature for each region and tips on local foods and wines, festivals and places of interest to visit if you go on tour.

Author: Stephen Brook

Kenwood Toaster, TT320, Stainless Steel, at JohnLewis
The cool wall body of this 2-slot toaster combines classic design with safety, and it has the added feature of automatic cut-off should the bread become jammed. With integral bun warmer, variable width slots, hi-rise lift and cancel button.

Antler Arezzo Trolley Case,Grey, 71cm, at John Lewis
This trolley case is ideal for an overnight trip or as a cabin bag. It is hard wearing polyester case with lightweight zip fastenings. It has reinforced front and side panel with a aluminium trolley sytem and grab handle on the base. It comes with combination padlock and concealed ID holder. There are mesh pockets inside the lid and base.

John Lewis Platinum Collection, Soup Plate, Set of 4, at John Lewis
Stylish soup plates made from porcelain with hand painted platinum rims. Suitable for casual or formal dining. Made in Poland. Exclusive to John Lewis.

Silk Stripe Wrap, Pink, at John Lewis
This beautiful lightweight wrap is perfect for those summer evenings. With tassels.