Their father, John, raised them to be soldiers, teaching them how to hunt and kill the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America... Now, with their father missing and Sam's girlfriend murdered by the same force that killed their mother, the Winchester brothers take to the road in their 1967 Chevy Impala to search for their father and the Yellow-Eyed Demon. Along the way, they confront creatures most people believe exist only in folklore and nightmares, including wendigos, ghosts, pagan gods, and vampires.This official companion is packed with exclusive interviews, photos, behind-the-scenes secrets, the low-down on the show's supernatural entities, and a complete first-season episode guide.

    This highly successful title is now updated and expanded to include the latest Doctor Who lore from series three and four and the 2008 Christmas special.The book goes beyond the story lines to examine the characters, aliens, weapons and curiosities that are all in a day's work for the Doctor. Entries are illustrated with annotated photography and specially commissioned cross-section artworks. Doctor Who The Visual Dictionary updates the entries of old favorites like Davros and his Daleks, the rhino-headed Judoon and the Doctor's companions Martha Jones and Captain Jack. Forty additional pages introduce and explore all-new characters like the formidable Donna Noble, the Family of Blood and their Scarecrow Henchmen, the warmongering Sontaran and the childlike, but deadly, Toclafane.

    Definitive A-Z packs never seen before photos, concept drawings and special effects artwork covers Doctor Who Nine Christopher Eccelston and Ten David Tennant, about the Doctor, the Tardis, his friends, enemies and the worlds he travels.

    We learned River’s secret; Mal took on the Alliance. Our favorite crew became Big Damn Heroes. And the Browncoats proved that hard work, passion and a little fan coordination can do the impossible. Serenity Found takes the contents of Finding Serenity even further, exploring not just the show but the events of the film as well, to create an anthology that’s even more thought-provoking, fascinating and far-thinking than its predecessor.* Acclaimed science fiction author Orson Scott Card lauds “Serenity” as film sci-fi finally done right* Writer and comedian Natalie Haynes reveals the real feminist savvy of the “Firefly” universe: the girls get the guns and the gags* Pop culture critic Michael Marano connects damaged, ass-kicking River to the other weaponized women of the Whedonverse* Multiverse executive producer Corey Bridges explains why the world of “Firefly” is the perfect setting for an MMORPG* Mutant Enemy’s visual effects wizard Loni Peristere relates what he’s learned from Joss about telling stories, and tells a story of his own about Serenity’s design* Television Without Pity recapper Jacob Clifton frames “Serenity” as a parable about media: how it controls us, how we can control it and how to separate the signal from the noise* And Nathan Fillion, “Firefly” and “Serenity’s” Captain Malcolm Reynolds, shares his affinity for Mal and his love of Mal’s ship and crew.

    The official companion to the hit drama 'Prison Break' explores every aspect of the show whose twisting, labrynthine plot and left-field unexpected cliffhangers ratcheted up the tension to almost unbearable levels, leaving viewers weekly on the edge of their seats.

    And, like any business, there are proven strategies for success. In this unique hands-on guide, television writer and producer Ellen Sandler shares the trade secrets she learned while writing for hit shows like Everybody Loves Raymond and Coach. She offers concrete advice on everything from finding a story to getting hired on a current series.Filled with easy-to-implement exercises and practical wisdom, this ingenious how-to handbook outlines the steps for becoming a professional TV writer, starting with a winning script. Sandler explains the difference between “selling” and “telling,” form and formula, theme and plot. Discover:• A technique for breaking down a show style so you’re as close to being in the writing room as you can get without actually having a job there• The 3 elements for that essential Concept Line that you must havein order to create a story with passion and consequence• Mining the 7 Deadly Sins for fresh and original story lines• Sample scripts from hit shows• In-depth graphs, script breakdown charts, vital checkpointsalong the way, and much, much more!

    Includes more than 50 original interviews with the cast, crew, and show producers.

    Picking up where his hilarious Screen Burn left off, Dawn of the Dumb collects the best of Charlie Brooker's recent TV writing, together with uproarious spleen-venting diatribes on a range of non-televisual subjects - tackling everything from David Cameron to human hair. Rude, unhinged, outrageous, and above all funny, Dawn of the Dumb is essential reading for anyone with a brain and a spinal cord. And hands for turning the pages.

    Linus patiently awaits the Great Pumpkin. Charlie Brown brings the Peanuts gang together for a Thanksgiving they will never forget, and Chuck's tiny tree demonstrates the true meaning of Christmas. Charlie Brown's ongoing quest for love and accptance during Valentine's Day is overflowing with eternal optimism, and, finally, Peppermint Patty tries unsuccessfully to teach Marcie all about Easter Eggs.

    In season 3, they are focused on a bigger problem: the Others. With the mysteries of the island deepening and the puzzle becoming more convoluted, this book will help you put those pieces together to figure out where the series is going. The only Lost guide available that analyzes the show episode by episode, Finding Lost includes:• An in-depth look at every episode, with highlights, music, and nitpicks outlined at the end of each one• Chapters on the influential television series The Prisoner, Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time (a favorite book of the Others), Eko's Jesus stick, the real David Hume, and the online game The Lost Experience• Sidebars chronicling fun trivia such as why Canadian references imply the presence of evil; what Kate's aliases really mean; comparisons of the Others' wicked deeds to those of the Losties; and many more• Bios of the new actors on the show• Analyses of the show's literary references, including A Tale of Two Cities, Of Mice and Men, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, and Through the Looking Glass• Photos of the filming locations in HawaiiFull ofexclusive photos and enough background to put you leagues ahead of other viewers, this book will finally help you "find" Lost.

    Next, Patrick is convinced a paid assasin is trying to run him out of town. And later, after Squidward has a run-in with a cement truck, no one knows who he is! The whole experience turns into a royal pain when Patrick finds out he is a king...and expects to be treated like a noble from each and every person he encounters!

    When The World Premiere Of Emergency! Was First Broadcast In 1972, There Were Only 12 Paramedic Units In All Of North America. Ten Years Later, More Than Half Of All Americans Were Within Ten Minutes Of A Paramedic Rescue Or Ambulance Unit. That Simply Would Not Have Happened Without The Influence Of Emergency! Emergency! Followed The Daily Lives Of A Pair Of Los Angeles County Fire Department Firefighters/Paramedics, Along With Their Colleagues At Station 51 And The Emergency Room Staff Of Rampert General Hospital. This Program Introduced Audiences From All Over The World To The Concept Of Pre-Hospital Care, Along With Fire Prevention And CPR.

    Includes detailed inside information on how to choose the right series to spec, how to pick the right story, and detailed, step by step instruction on how to write the scripts that will get you work.

    Planet Earth is now regarded as the ultimate wildlife TV series, and its magic lies in its photography. Featuring the very best of Planet Earth images - from breathtaking aerials to unique, intimate portraits - Planet Earth, The Photographs is full of surprises, spectacle and a sense of awe. It is also, to quote David Attenborough, "an eloquent rallying call to all of us who care for the Earth's welfare to redouble our efforts to protect those wonders that still survive." Accompanying the images are thought-provoking captions by Planet Earth series producer Alastair Fothergill, along with quotes from the good and great of the wildlife and conservation world. Together they reveal the wonders of life on earth today and remind us that, without action, "within the next few years, the world itself may never look the same again.""There is something about the wonder of nature, nature in its infinite variety and mystery, that touches people in their very souls." Planet Earth - The Future

    With this lovingly designed volume, to grace even the finest toilet-side magazine basket, Ricky, Bubbles, Julian and the whole TPB crew stumble, bewildered and slightly aggravated, from the screen to the page – without spilling a drop of rum and Coke.Working in concert with the show’s creators Matthew Sibiga and Don Wininger have developed a wide range of interpretive devices, helpful lists, historical mementoes, legal advice, wrestling, kitty-care and grooming tips, and more, to aid in any fan’s appreciation of the show – or substitute for it when the cable is out. Added to these features is a two-page synopsis of every episode, including stats, air dates and best lines. Numerous photos and sidebars scattered throughout include quotes, philosophical gleanings and tidbits from the series. Just in time for the next season of one of the most popular television shows ever created in Canada, The Complete Trailer Park Boys truly will be a resource no fan can do without.Some sample chapter topics:Ricky:-A list of Rickyisms -Map of areas in the park where he has passed out-A detailed pictorial of his car/homeBubbles:-Bubbles’s shopping cart chop shop–behind the scenes-Go-cart performance specs-Bubbles eye chartJulian:-Julian’s fashion tips (how to match black with black)-Best money-making schemes-T-shirt wearing and the art of seduction-Julian’s bartending mix bookOther characters:-J-Roc rap lyrics-Ray’s tips on beating the government on disability-Corey and Trevor’s gas siphoning tips

    Yet the show has lived on through syndication, global distribution, DVD release, and merchandising, as well as in the memories of its devoted viewers. Buffy stands out from much entertainment television by offering sharp, provocative commentaries on gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, and youth. Yet it has also been central to changing trends in television production and reception. As a flagship show for two U.S. “netlets”—the WB and UPN—Buffy helped usher in the “post-network” era, and as the inspiration for an active fan base, it helped drive the proliferation of Web-based fan engagement.In Undead TV, media studies scholars tackle the Buffy phenomenon and its many afterlives in popular culture, the television industry, the Internet, and academic criticism. Contributors engage with critical issues such as stardom, gender identity, spectatorship, fandom, and intertextuality. Collectively, they reveal how a vampire television series set in a sunny California suburb managed to provide some of the most biting social commentaries on the air while exposing the darker side of American life. By offering detailed engagements with Sarah Michelle Gellar’s celebrity image, science-fiction fanzines, international and “youth” audiences, Buffy tie-in books, and Angel’s body, Undead TV shows how this prime-time drama became a prominent marker of industrial, social, and cultural change.Contributors. Ian Calcutt, Cynthia Fuchs, Amelie Hastie, Annette Hill, Mary Celeste Kearney, Elana Levine, Allison McCracken, Jason Middleton, Susan Murray, Lisa Parks

    A high-stakes game is played on the set of a live-broadcast, reality-television show where guests are trapped for six months in a haunted mansion. Thousands of miles away, a psychopath is executed by lethal injection in California and dies with a secret that could save many lives. Only a comical detective who fears nothing—except his teenage daughters—can hope to understand what links these two seemingly unrelated crimes, without ever losing his zest for the game or his sense of humor.

    In season 10, SG-1 — Mitchell, Jackson, Carter and Teal’c — welcome a new member to the team in the form of Vala Mal Doran (Farscape’s Claudia Black), while facing new challenges and battling Earth’s new and seemingly omnipotent enemy, the Ori. This is the official in-depth guide to the show, packed with behind-the-scenes interviews, exclusive pictures and a comprehensive episode guide.

    But he funded his first move into motor sport by selling smoked salmon well past its sell-by date to rugby fans leaving Lansdowne Road; when stopped for speeding by a policeman, he ended up selling him his car. Jordan set up his own team, and moved into Formula One at the end of the 1980s. It wasn't long before the team began to pick up podium finishes, and in 1998 won its first race - a remarkable achievement on a comparatively small budget. The following year was even better, but sadly this was to be the peak, as the search for more finance and legal battles with sponsors hit hard. Eventually, in January 2005 he sold the team.AN INDEPENDENT MAN goes behind the scenes to reveal the true personalities of the drivers Jordan worked with, and his battles with Bernie Ecclestone. It shows how, when so much money is involved, nothing is ever simple. His has been a life lived to the full, and his account is packed full of superb stories, colourful adventures and revealing tales.

    Word around town is that her new home is haunted. When a séance leads her to believe the haunting is real, Roxy goes ghost hunting. Join Roxy and her friends in this junior novel based on the Nickelodeon TV movie Roxy Hunter and the Mystery of the Moody Ghost. With 8 pages of full-color photos, it won’t be a mystery why this junior novel

    We are taken back to 1961 and learn how the series evolved to become such a great success, and continues to be seen all over the world more than 40 years later. Alan also gives us behind the scenes stories about Mister Ed himself, and shares stories about his own life and career. Connie Hines, who played ?Carol Post? tells us for the first time how she got the job on the series and how she got started in television. The book is sweet, funny, nostalgic, and charming.

    Booth and Brennan solve horrific crimes while keeping viewers gripped by their ongoing love/hate relationship.This is the official companion packed full of exclusive new interviews with the cast and crew, stunning photos and a complete seasons one and two episode guide, as well as background detail on real-life forensics and a foreword by Kathy Reichs.Bones currently shows Wednesdays on Fox 8/7c.

    Looking at what was the highest-rated Smallville season so far, this companion tells you everything you could possibly need to know about season four, which featured an exciting ongoing Superman story, and of course also saw Lois Lane’s first appearance in the show. Packed with exclusive interviews, unseen photos, behind-the-scenes secrets, music trivia, and a complete episode guide, fans will also find insights into the world of Smallville, and a stunning full-color 16 page portrait gallery.Smallville shows Thursdays on the CW.

    Looking at a thrilling Smallville season, this companion tells you everything you could possibly need to know about season five, which introduced key Superman elements such as the villain Brainiac and the Fortress of Solitude, and saw the development of the classic love triangle between Clark, Lana, and Lex Luthor.Packed with exclusive interviews, unseen photos, behind-the-scenes secrets, music trivia, and a complete episode guide, fans will also find insights into the world of Smallville, and a stunning full-color 16-page portrait gallery.

    Although focusing on the original series (1963-89), the collection recognizes that Doctor Who is a cultural phenomenon that has been "told" in many ways through a myriad of texts. Combining essays from academics as well as practitioners who have contributed to the ongoing narrative of Doctor Who, the collection encourages debate with contrasting opinions on the strengths (and weaknesses) of the program, offering a multi-perspective view of Doctor Who and the reasons for its endurance.

    Banagher Links was just an ordinary boy living on the industrial colony of Industrial 7 when an incident involving the “Laplace Box” and an encounter with a mysterious young girl dragged him into the fray. Born with the Universal Century, what are the true contents of the box, said to be capable of bringing the Federation government to its knees if opened?

    A fictional autobiography of a self-obsessed Hollywood actor s failed attempt to find out who he is in the midst of madness, murder, mayhem, masturbation and meditation, while secretly making home movies of the girl next door with his 1950 s wind-up Bell and Howell 16 mm camera.

    Our Strictly The Best Awards will announce winners in ten major categories including Best Outfit, Most Astonishing Transformation, Best Hairstyle and Most Argumentative. There'll also be quizzes, stats and never-before-seen photos of tears, tantrums and triumphs, a fun, step-by-step specially photographed Strictly Come Dancercise routine for a ballroom workout at home, and much much more.Published to coincide with the start of Series 5 in October, the official Annual will be whisked away by every Strictly Come Dancing fan in the house.