James Bond spoof starring Rowan Atkinson as Johnny English, a lowly government clerk who suddenly finds himself promoted to the position of Britain's Number One International Spy. Sent into action after the crown jewels are stolen, English and his sidekick Bough (Ben Miller) soon begin to suspect billionaire Pascal Sauvage (John Malkovich). The plot thickens when the mysterious Lorna Campbell (Natalie Imbruglia) begins turning up in the most unexpected places.

One of the most influential novels of the twentieth century.

Originally published in 1937, Their Eyes Were Watching God brings to life a Southern love story with the wit and pathos found only in the writing of Zora Neale Hurston. Out of print for almost thirty years—due largely to initial audiences’ rejection of its strong black female protagonist—Hurston’s classic has since its 1978 reissue become perhaps the most widely read and highly acclaimed novel in the canon of African-American literature.

Fair and long-legged, independent and articulate, Janie Crawford sets out to be her own person—no mean feat for a black woman in the '30s. Janie's quest for identity takes her through three marriages and into a journey back to her roots.

In New York City during the winter of 1981, statistically one of the most violent years in the city's history, an immigrant and his family try to expand their business and capitalize on opportunities as the rampant violence, decay, and corruption of the day drag them in and threaten to destroy all they have built.

(Winner of 3 National Board Of Review awards: Best Film, Best Actor and Best Supporting Actress. Also won the New York Film Critics award for best film.)

Excellent business communication skills are especially important for information management professionals, particularly records managers, who have to communicate a complex idea: how an effective program can help the organization be better prepared for litigation, and do it in a way that is persuasive in order to win records program support and budget. "Six Key Communication Skills for Records and Information Managers" explores those skills that enable records and information to have a better chance of advancing their programs and their careers. Following an introduction from the author, this book will focus on six key communication skills: be brief, be clear, be receptive, be strategic, be credible and be persuasive. Honing these skills will enable readers to more effectively obtain support for strategic programs, communicate more effectively with senior management, IT personnel and staff, and master key forms of business communication including written, verbal and formal presentations. The final chapter will highlight one of the most practical applications of applying the skills for records and information managers: the business case. Based on real events, the business cases spotlighted involve executives who persuaded organizations to adopt new programs. These case histories bring to life many of the six keys to effective communication.
addresses communication skills specifically for records and information managers while clarifying how these skills can also benefit professionals in any discipline includes case history examples of how communications skills made a difference in business and/or personal success focuses on written, verbal and presentation skills, where many books emphasize only one of these areas

The International Who's Who in Classical Music 2007 is an unparalleled source of biographical information on singers, instrumentalists, composers, conductors and managers. The directory section lists orchestras, opera companies and other institutions connected with the classical music world. Each biographical entry comprises personal information, principal career details, repertoire, recordings and compositions, and full contact details where available. Appendices provide contact details for national orchestras, opera companies, music festivals, music organizations and major competitions and awards. Entries include individuals involved in all aspects of the world of classical music: composers, instrumentalists, singers, arrangers, writers, musicologists, conductors, directors and managers. Among those listed in this new edition are Philip Glass, Lang Lang, George Crumb, Evelyn Glennie, Yo-Yo Ma and Inga Nielsen. Over 8,000 detailed biographical entries. Covers the classical and light classical fields. Includes both up-and-coming musicians and well-established names. This book will prove invaluable for anyone in need of reliable, up-to-date information on the individuals and organizations involved in classical music.

The International Who's Who in Popular Music 2007 provides biographical details on some of the most talented and influential artists, as well as up-and-coming individuals from the world of popular music. International in scope, this new edition provides information on artists, varying from Eminem to Wynton Marsalis; Ray Davies to Talvin Singh. Listed alphabetically by surname, entries provide full biographical profiles, including personal information, principal career details, recordings and compositions, and full contact details, where available. An index of groups is provided for ease of reference. Appendices include directories listing music festivals, music organizations, music awards and digital music sites providing legal downloads. The careers of pop, rock, folk, jazz, dance, world and country music artists from around the world are profiled in this new edition. New artists are included, as well as established names in popular music. Entrants include Elvis Costello, Carlos Santana, Wayne Shorter, Dizzee Rascal, Gil Scott-Heron and Joss Stone. Over 6,000 alphabetically arranged entries. Fully revised and updated for this ninth edition. Spans the full range of popular music.

An invaluable source of information on the personalities and organizations of the literary world.
This essential directory and guide to the field of literature profiles the most important writers and authors, both established and up-and-coming, at work today. All entries are updated just prior to publication ensuring the utmost accuracy.
Features include:
* Over 5,000 entries
* Concise biographical information on novelists, authors, playwrights, columnists, journalists, editors and critics
* Biographical details of established writers as well as those who have recently risen to prominence
* Each entry details career, works published, literary awards and prizes, membership and contact addresses where available
* A detailed listing of major international literary awards and prizes, and winners of those prizes
* A directory of major literary organizations and literary agents, and a listing of members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.

Meet the Drapers - they're as tough as they come ... The gritty drama from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Nobody's Girl. Set on the mean streets of 1960s South London. MENACING... The Drapers rule the streets of South London. Everyone's afraid of them - and that's just how they like it. But when tempers flare and a family feud spirals out of control, tragedy strikes, leaving eldest son Danny in charge. MANIPULATED... But he has shocking plans for the family business and Petula, the baby of the family, becomes the scapegoat for the Draper's dirty dealings. MISSING... Years later, and the once united family has now split up. Petula returns to the place she once called home to face her family as well as her demons, unleashing a terrible secret that could destroy them once and for all...

Michel Gondry directs this mega-budget superhero action film starring Seth Rogen and Cameron Diaz, based on the 1960s television series starring Bruce Lee. Britt Reid (Rogen), son and heir to the biggest newspaper fortune in Los Angeles, is a spoiled playboy who has hitherto led a charmed but directionless existence. But after the death of his father (Tom Wilkinson), Britt joins forces with company employee and martial arts expert Kato (Jay Chou) to fight crime across the city as masked superhero The Green Hornet. Armed with their super-powered automobile The Black Beauty, the pair set out to take down the dastardly Chudnofsky (Christoph Waltz), a kingpin of the criminal underworld who plans to unite the various gangs of the city in an attempt to eliminate The Green Hornet.

Loose remake of the 1980 horror film. Brittany Snow stars as Donna Keppel, a troubled girl who is preparing to celebrate her senior prom. A few years earlier Donna's parents were murdered by Richard Fenton, one of her old teachers who had developed a dangerous obsession with her. Donna survived and three years later she is willing to put her past behind her and look to the future with optimism. Unfortunately, the man she thought had gone forever has escaped from prison and is willing to kill anyone who attempts to stop him from reuniting with his one and only Donna.

Gritty action thriller starring Cuba Gooding Jr. as a reporter trying to stop a serial killer. After discovering the dismembered body of his girlfriend, crime journalist Lewis Hicks (Gooding) finds a diary, seemingly left by the murderer, detailing a list of his next victims and the gruesome methods he will use to kill them. Realising his own name is on the list, Hicks must use all of his experience to track down the serial killer in a desperate race against time before the madman strikes again.

Pierce Brosnan's third outing as Bond sees him come up against another dangerous nemesis - Renard (Robert Carlyle), a power-crazed terrorist intent on taking control of the world's oil supplies. Bond has his work cut out defeating Renard, as the villain has a bullet lodged in his brain which renders him immune to any pain. As his mission grows more perilous Bond also encounters sultry oil heiress Elektra (Sophie Marceau), and nuclear scientist Christmas Jones (Denise Richards).

The original trilogy, now in an omnibus edition, that gave rise to the series and global phenomenon Conversations with God. Neale Donald Walsch was experiencing a low period in his life when he decided to write a letter to God, venting his frustrations. What he did not expect was a response. As he finished his letter, he was moved to continue writing - and out came extraordinary answers to his questions. The correspondence resulted in the global bestseller Conversations with God, which presents the answers Walsch received, helping him to change himself, his life and the way he understood the world beyond the physical. Book Two expands the dialogue between Neale and God to deal with the more global topics of geopolitical and metaphysical life on the planet, and the challenges facing the world, while Book Three takes us even further in our questioning and search for answers, dealing with the universal truths of the highest order, and the challenges and opportunities of the soul. This incredible series contains answers that will change you, your life, and the way you view other beings. 'An extraordinary book' Mail on Sunday

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business, and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This Advanced Introduction provides a succinct overview of the principles and rules that guide international food law. Neal D. Fortin explores how the globalisation of food supply chains has impacted international food law, making it a pressing concern for contemporary lawmakers. Exploring the maintenance of standards, rules and laws, alongside issues in relation to economics, trade agreements, and free-trade, this comprehensive book provides insight into the future of international food law. Key Features: Offers a historical overview of international food law, covering the key basic concepts Provides insights into key international trade agreements, agencies, and food safety controls Provides guidance on techniques for comparing and understanding the food law of different regions Incisive and accessible, this Advanced Introduction offers invaluable discussion of the major issues in the field for international law scholars, particularly those focusing on food law. It will also be a beneficial read for government officials involved in international trade and lawyers who deal with international food law looking for a better understanding of the history and key components of the topic.