Smokey and the Bandit (1977)
Bootlegging truck driver The Bandit (Reynolds) bets a Texan millionaire (Pat McCormick) that he can smuggle a consignment of prohibited beer across state lines from Texas to Atlanta in just over a day. Cue an extended car chase across the country, with Gleason playing the dim-witted sheriff in pursuit and Sally Field providing some on-the-road romance.

Smokey and the Bandit II (1980)
Bandit Reynolds) is now an alcoholic down on his luck, who accepts the job of delivering an elephant to the Republican National Convention in just 24 hours. Hot on his tail of course, is the redneck sheriff Buford T. Justice (Gleason).

Smokey and the Bandit III (1983)
Truck driver Cletus (Jerry Reed) is hired to deliver a replica shark from Miami to a seafood restaurant in Texas. On the way, Cletus is mistaken by Sheriff Justice for his old enemy The Bandit, and a high-speed chase ensues as Buford and his son set out to apprehend him.

The laws of rugby are as extensive as they are confusing, their nuances and interpretations argued over relentlessly by rugby fans around the world and virtually impenetrable to those who are new to the game. In an effort to provide some much-needed clarity, Paul Williams takes an irreverent, hilarious, p*ss-taking tour through the labyrinth that is rugby's rule book - or, for the pedantic, rugby's law book. Hilarious, off-beat and (surprisingly) insightful, this is the perfect gift for rugby fans all around the world.

For almost forty years, Paul Williams has chronicled the life and crimes of some of Ireland's most notorious godfathers, killers and thieves. In Crooks he brings his readers for a ride-along, taking us behind the scenes of his most notorious scoops, describing the run-ins he's had with unsavoury, dangerous criminals and the high price of his line of work.

From pursuing the General to death threats from PJ 'The Psycho' Judge, exposing the Westies and tracking the Kinahan cartel, Paul's extraordinary career doubles as an eyewitness account of the evolution of organized crime in Ireland.

Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.

The centrality of death rituals has rarely been documented in anthropologically informed studies of Buddhism. Bringing together a range of perspectives including ethnographic, textual, historical and theoretically informed accounts, this edited volume presents the diversity of the Buddhist funeral cultures of mainland Southeast Asia and China. While the contributions show that the ideas and ritual practices related to death are continuously transformed in local contexts through political and social changes, they also highlight the continuities of funeral cultures. The studies are based on long-term fieldwork and covering material from Theravada Buddhism in Burma, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia and various regions of Chinese Buddhism, both on the mainland and in the Southeast Asian diasporas. Topics such as bad death, the feeding of ghosts, pollution through death, and the ritual regeneration of life show how Buddhist cultures deal with death as a universal phenomenon of human culture.

If you feel trapped in the same old issues in your personal life or your business and need to find a way out, this book will show you "how you do dat." There is a common thread that runs through all creative techniques that can be used to master any situation. This book will show you how to find and use that common thread. The book also gives examples that demonstrate how to use creative techniques to master your business and personal life: How to use the blog in a collaborative group to solve problems and increase productivity How to use your intuition and imagination to get you where you want to go How to find the right job How to use cycles to time business expansions and contractions How to use cycles to time the stock and commodity markets How to use simplicity to guide you to the best path How to select and function in a collaborative group It doesn't make any difference if you are a business executive, an entrepreneur, a stock and commodity trader, or an individual; the creative techniques will all work the same way. These creative techniques have been used by Albert Einstein and others throughout the ages to find answers to their questions and to create what they want. This book makes these creative techniques available to you. All you have to do is experience them and they will become part of your reality. You will then step into a world of unlimited possibilities.

In Kuala Lumpur, a dropout British spy stumbles upon a secret meeting between a group of men who are planning a cataclysmic attack on Western society. In Mogadishu, a burned-out mercenary is approached with an offer to cross over to a new job in the largest terrorism organization in the world. In Washington, a talented, but overworked, intelligence agent tries to make sense of a string of suspicious, but apparently unrelated, incidents. In London, the embattled allied intelligence services try to piece together what it all means. Thus, Paul Williams sets the stage for his provocative thriller, The Bam Memorandum. Meticulously researched facts are interwoven in a plot that leads the reader across four continents, as the British and American intelligence agencies combine their resources in an effort to understand the gravity of the threat they face, in a race against time to prevent a doomsday scenario. The action extends from the mountains of Malaysia to the convention halls of Chicago; from the Sydney Harbor Bridge to the London Eye, and from the corridors of power in Washington to the center of government in Europe, invisibly mixing fact and fiction as it races to its conclusion, high above the streets of Antwerp.

This guide brings together a selection of the best walks in the area surrounding Oban and the north of Argyll. The walks include hill climbs, moorland tracks, and paths through farmland, woodland and along the coast.

As Vern reflects on a past he thought he knew he unearths some unexpected truths, discovering that the most significant and valuable things in life are sometimes those with no beauty or value at all...the bullet that robbed him of his best friend...the medals that stir his memories of two happy and haunting years in the Far East...the locket that hides a picture of family heartache...and a jagged shard of bombsite shrapnel that makes everything right again.

Boxset of six films featuring the characters created by Jim Henson. 'Muppets Most Wanted' (2014) is a musical comedy sequel starring Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais and Ty Burrell. While on a European tour Kermit the Frog (voiced by Steve Whitmire) is mistaken for a Russian jewel thief called Constantine (voiced by Matt Vogel), to whom he bears a striking resemblance, and is thrown in jail by prison officer Nadya (Fey). Seeing an opportunity for a new life Constantine poses as Kermit and joins the rest of the Muppets on their tour. 'The Muppets' (2011) stars Jason Segel as the human brother of Muppet Walter (voiced by Peter Linz) who Walter approaches for help in raising ten million dollars to save the vaudeville house where the Muppets used to perform. Amy Adams also stars. In 'The Muppets Movie' (1979) Kermit (voiced by Jim Henson) leaves behind his swamp and heads for the big lights of Hollywood to fulfil his dream of becoming a star. Along the way he becomes involved with the dazzling Miss Piggy (voiced by Franz Oz), the charming Fozzie Bear (also voiced by Franz Oz) and Gonzo the Great (voiced by Dave Goelz), encountering such celebrities as Orson Welles, Steve Martin and Bob Hope. In 'The Great Muppet Caper' (1981) the Muppets travel to London to investigate the disappearance of Lady Holiday's jewels, Miss Piggy (voiced by Frank Oz) is framed for the theft. 'The Muppet Christmas Carol' (1992) is the Muppet's version of Charles Dickens' immortal festive tale about a bitter old man who is shown the error of his ways. 'Muppet Treasure Island' (1996) sees the Muppets go on an adventure on the high seas in their version of the famous pirate adventure. Tim Curry stars as Long John Silver alongside Gonzo (voiced by Dave Goelz), Kermit (voiced by Steve Whitmire) and Miss Piggy (voiced by Frank Oz).

Understanding Peacekeeping provides a comprehensive and up to date introduction to the theory, practice and politics of contemporary peacekeeping. It evaluates the changing characteristics of the contemporary environment in which peacekeepers operate, what role peacekeeping plays in wider processes of global politics, the growing impact of non-state actors, and the major challenges facing peacekeepers in the future. Drawing on a wide range of historical and contemporary case studies, including: Afghanistan; Cambodia, Cyprus; the Democratic Republic of Congo; East Timor; El Salvador; Haiti, Liberia; Rwanda; Sierra Leone; Somalia; and the former Yugoslavia, this book develops an original conceptual framework to chart the evolution of the role of peacekeeping in global politics, and highlights the unique characteristics of different types of peacekeeping operations. Part 1 examines concepts and issues related to peacekeeping in global politics. Part 2 charts the historical development of peacekeeping from 1945 to the present. In Part 3, separate chapters are devoted to different types of peacekeeping operations: traditional peacekeeping; managing transition; wider peacekeeping; peace enforcement; and peace support operations. Part 4 looks forward and examines developments in global politics that are presenting serious challenges to the concept and practice of peacekeeping, namely, globalization, the privatization of security, preventing violent conflict, and the establishment of protectorates. Understanding Peacekeeping will be essential reading for students and scholars of peace and conflict studies, security studies, and international relations.

The Fifth Principle is the first of three books that take as their subject aspects of the author's life, reflecting upon a period between birth and eight years of age. It is a piece of literature that furnishes an account of the methods of a mind in its efforts to prevail in oppressive circumstances. Scum explores the author's adolescent years, capturing disjunctive experiences by means of the fragmentation of language. The Authority of Tenderness is an insightful and beautifully written work that explores nonlinear processes of recovery of the loss of Self. The inherent healing power of hard-earned, wholehearted self-acceptance is conceived through the authority of tenderness. The books offer a vivid psychotherapeutic perspective for clinicians, trainees, students and general readers alike.

This concise yet comprehensive study explores innovative practice in the novel and, from the perspective of creative writing, the astonishing resilience of the novel form. It offers a practical guide to the many possibilities available to the writer of the novel, with each chapter offering exercises to encourage innovation and to expand the creative writer's narrative skills. Beginning with early iterations of the novel in the 17th century, this book follows the evocation of innovation in the novel through Realism, Modernism, Postmodernism and into today's dizzying array of digital and interactive possibilities. While guiding the reader through the possibilities available (in both genre and literary fiction), this book encourages both aspiring and established writers to produce novels with imagination, playfulness and gravitas. Dynamic and interactive, this text is distinctive in offering a grounding in the literary history of the novel, while also equipping readers to write in the form themselves. It is an essential resource for any student of creative writing, or anyone with an interest in writing their own novel.

Drawing on years of experience of writing, teaching and publishing, this book offers essential tools for writers interested in honing their craft. Whether you're a poet, non-fiction writer, novelist, journalist, student or simply a lover of words, it will take you on an exciting and challenging journey to becoming a sophisticated writer. As in the learning of any true craft or art, first the focus is on specific skills, then on consolidating those skills, which by the end will be innate. Through a variety of exercises and freewriting prompts, Playing with Words will help you develop your writing, trying out new styles and approaches along the way. Use this book in a class, in a group, or alone in a writer's attic.

"The most infectiously enthusiastic introduction to Dylan yet. A chronological study of Dylan's recorded performances, rather than just his music or lyrics, it convincingly argues that this is where his true genius lies."--David Sexton, "Times Literary Supplement."

"Anything Bob Dylan sings--and any way he chooses to sing it--is worth hearing. Anything Paul Williams writes about Bob Dylan--and always in his wonderfully unpretentious, conversational and heartfelt manner--is worth reading. "Performing Artist" immediately enters the canon as one of the few necessary books on Bob Dylan."--Jonathan Cott, contributing editor, "Rolling Stone."

Written in Williams' "warm, relaxed, chatty style" ("The New York Times"), this book is a veritable portable jukebox of rock and roll and the stories behind the songs. "(Williams is) one of the most original thinkers and writers working within the dimension of rock. His ideas are fresh, fierce, and singularly alive."--"Fusion." (Music)

This guide brings together a selection of the best walks on the Isle of Skye and Raasay. The walks mostly avoid the high peaks, but include hill climbs, hill passes, shoreline and cliff-top walks.