Best Selling Books by Paul Ruditis

Few television programmes have made such an impact on the public consciousness as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which has hooked a dedicated band of viewers of both sexes and all ages, and whose heroine has become a cultural icon for our times. In January 2003 in a poll of the Top 100 SF and Fantasy characters of all time, the vampire Spike was voted No. 2 and Buffy No. 3 by the readers of SFX, the world''s largest-circulation science fiction magazine. Here is the long-awaited companion to the final three seasons of the show, with the same sassy mix of detail and insight that has led volumes one and two of the Watcher''s Guide to be hailed as the best of their kind. The third volume includes full episode guides to seasons 5, 6 and 7 -- thirty-three episodes in all, including the highly-acclaimed ''The Body'', the legendary musical episode ''Once More With Feeling'' and the sensational series conclusion -- plus comment on the show and its place in television history from a host of key contributors. This is a book that no Buffy fan can afford to be without.

After living demon-free lives for a eighteen months, the Charmed Ones, the three Halliwell sisters who are decended from one of the Salem witches, are suddenly confronted with an ancient evil more powerful than anything they have dealt with before.

Thirty-six hundred colonists were incinerated in the blast. Every living thing, every building, everything on the surface of the planet was destroyed in the fireball. Only one ship could have been responsible for such wholesale destruction - the USS Enterprise. Recalled to Earth by Starfleet, Captain Jonathan Archer is only too well aware that the Vulcan High Command is citing the disaster as irrefutable proof that humanity should never have been allowed to explore deep space. And yet . . . The mysterious Crewman Daniels, who claims to be a soldier in the temporal Cold War, thrust back in time from the thirty-first century, offers Archer a lifeline. According to Daniels, history recorded no such disaster. No colonists died. The Enterprise was never recalled. Armed with new hope, Archer sets out to prove the innocence of his ship and his crew. But time is a swiftly moving river, in whose treacherous eddies Enterprise and her captain are caught. Against all odds, can Archer unmask the forces that are manipulating the fabric of truth?

Agents Sydney Bristow and Marcus Dixon are hot on the trail of a drug lord who has created a mind-control drug so potent that in the wrong hands it could be one of the world''s most dangerous bioweapons. Determined to halt production of the substance, the agents go undercover as dealers. Their approach proves to be successful when the drug lord invites them to his estate -- the perfect chance for Sydney to snoop around and find the location of the main lab. But things don''t go quite as planned. A government agency interferes with APO''s mission; Sydney is forced to ingest a dose of the drug and commanded to turn on her APO counterparts; Dixon is taken hostage; and someone believed to be an ally turns out to be more foe than friend....

"Time shall unfold what plighted cunning hides..." -- William Shakespeare "The Vulcan Science Directorate has concluded that time travel is impossible." -- T''Pol The Starship Enterprise™ NX-01 has carried its crew farther into the reaches of space than any human has ever travelled. Commanded by Captain Jonathan Archer, they have charted new stars, explored planets, and made first contact with races previously unknown to even the Vulcans. And while it''s true that they have made mistakes along the way, the crew of Enterprise have tried to live up to Starfleet''s creed -- to boldly go. The Paraagan deep-space colony was just another first contact, unusual only in two aspects: it was a matriarchal society, and the planet''s upper atmosphere was filled with a highly volatile gas. But the officers of Enterprise knew how to handle their shuttlepod, and they understood the Paraagan landing protocols. As the shuttlepod descended into the planet''s atmosphere, they closed the plasma vents, certain that nothing could escape and ignite the gas. Thirty-six hundred colonists were vaporized in the blast. Every building, every living thing, everything on the surface was destroyed in the fireball. But how could it have happened? Every reading shows that the pod''s vents were shut. Nevertheless, it could only have been the Enterprise crew who caused the destruction. Recalled to Earth, Archer knows that the Vulcan High Command has convinced Starfleet of what they have long insisted. Humans are not ready for deep-space exploration. True, it was an accident. But considering the catastrophic loss of life, Starfleet must agree that deep-space exploration must wait just a little longer, perhaps another twenty years...or longer. But these were not the events as history recorded them. No one died. Enterprise was never recalled. This is the startling information offered by the mysterious Crewman Daniels -- who claims to be from the thirty-first century and a foot solider in the temporal cold war. With a renewed sense of determination, Archer sets out to prove Enterprise''s innocence, armed with the knowledge that if he succeeds, his ship will be safe, his future secure. But time is a swiftly moving river in whose deadly rapids Enterprise and her captain are now caught. Is there anything one very small starship can do against these forces?

Based upon the smash hit television series and the film Buffy the Vampire Slayer, these stories find the Vampire Slayer on school vacation, summer in full swing and no shortage of evil denizens who selfishly avoid taking a summer break.

Six-pack abs, cutthroat competition, nonstop drama. The second book in a hot new series inspired by one champion''s teen years.

"Star Trek" ist nach beinahe 40 Jahren gar nicht mehr aus der TV- und Medienwelt wegzudenken und ein Stück Kulturgeschichte geworden. Der Kult lebt bis heute in vielen Serien und Filmen weiter. Mit "Star Trek Voyager", der fünften Serie, schuf man eine unterhalsame TV-Show, die vor allem ein jüngeres Publikum bzw. eine neue Generation von Fans vor die Bildschirme lockte. Die erste Star Trek-Serie mit einem weiblichen Captain fand 2001 bzw. in Deutschland 2002 nach sieben erfolgreichen Jahren ihr Ende. Nach zahlreichen Wiederholungen im TV kommen die beliebten Abenteuer von Janeway und ihrer Crew nun ab Frühjahr 2004 auf DVD heraus. Passend hierzu präsentieren wir das einzigartige "Logbuch" das neben der Vorstellung aller Charaktere jede einzelne der 272 Folgen ausführlich bespricht und umfangreiche Produktionshintegründe liefert

Trivia questions based on the hit TV series.

A guide to the television program provides information on the making of its first season, discussing adapting it from the comic book, the characters, and the cast and crew, and offers episode summaries.

Companion to the third and fourth seasons of the television show.

It''s all about the hair! Topaz, Amethyst, Sapphire, Onyx, and Ruby are super excited about the Trollzopolis High Valentine''s Day party! This fabulous four-color chapter book is chock-full of bright illustrations, recipes, crafts, and two sheets of stickers. It''s a Valentine''s Day the BFFL (Best Friends For Life) will never forget!

Here at last, are the most-wanted recipes, to demystify the pizza-making process, and the world of Italian food. Reflecting the fresh, simple feel of PizzaExpress approach to food, with lots of integrated colour pictures, the book will also provide plenty of inspiring new pizza ideas created especially for making at home, going beyond what it is possible to offer at the restaurants. Starting with the basics such as making pizza dough and selecting the finest ingredients, there are also more complez combinations and topping ideas for pasta dishes, healthy salads, desserts and even wine suggestions to complete the meal.

Ariel é a princesa-sereia caçula do reino submarino governado pelo Rei Tritão, seu pai. A vida da Pequena Sereia é repleta de compromissos reais entediantes e aulas cansativas, sendo sempre supervisionada pelo conselheiro real, o siri Sebastião. A maior diversão de Ariel nas horas vagas é explorar o mar com seu inseparável amigo, Linguado, à procura de tesouros provenientes do mundo humano, que tanto sonha em conhecer. Porém, tudo muda quando, em um passeio, conhece Nyssa, uma jovem sereia rebelde que a envolve em uma incrível e perigosa aventura em busca de um dos maiores mistérios dos sete mares: a Pérola da Sabedoria. Será que nossa Pequena Sereia vai dar conta desse mistério sem se meter em confusão?

Bilderreiches Nachschlagewerk zu der berühmten Raumschiff-Enterprise-Serie und den daraus resultierenden Spielfilmen der Star-Trek-Reihe, mit ausführlichen Beschreibungen der unterschiedlichen Lebensformen insbesondere in den Filmen. Ab 12.

Directed by Stephen Sommers (The Mummy) and starring Dennis Quaid (Far From Heaven), Christopher Eccleston (Heroes) and Sienna Miller (Stardust), G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA explodes into theaters summer 2009. In this glode-spanning action adventure, an elite international unit of special operatives known as G.I. Joe, operating out of The Pit and led by General Hawk (Quaid), take on the evil Cobra organization, led by the notorious arms dealer Destro (Eccleston). This full-color companion to the movie contains intel on all the G.I. Joe team members and their shadowy enemies working for Cobra, as well as details on the amazing locations the slick, cutting-edge technology and vehicles, and the fantastic stunts and special effects.

Amethyst returns to Trollzopolis ready to cast her own spells; however, when her first spell turns out perfectly, Ruby jealously kicks her out of the crew.

Sabrina and Salem find themselves in dire straits as they are thrown into a giant maze in the Other Realm, In this, the 37th in a series accompanying the remake of the 1960s TV series Bewitched, they must solve Other Realm Riddles to reach freedom.

Step inside the Playboy Mansion, where the sexy stars of E!''s hit reality show The Girls Next Door are giving readers full access to the action you don''t see on TV.... Hugh Hefner''s girlfriends -- Holly Madison, Bridget Marquardt, and Kendra Wilkinson -- have become superstars in their own right, thanks to their hit reality show on E!, in which all three gorgeous ladies share their glamorous lives with the cameras. But what crazy antics and juicy details didn''t make the cut? This exclusive, behind-the-scenes companion to the show features never-before-seen photos, all new commentary, and three unique perspectives on life in the Playboy Mansion. Want to look, act, or throw a party just like a Girl Next Door? Let Holly, Bridget, and Kendra show you how. In addition to sharing the secrets of their sexy style, the Girls talk candidly about their childhoods, their daily lives (including Hef''s famous bashes), and their relationships with the ultimate Playboy himself...not to mention each other. In episode guides to all four seasons, the Girls share their take on what really happened each week, while interviews with the Mansion''s memorable staff members reveal how they see the Girls and themselves. And Hef himself shares new insights and fond memories about his life with the Girls. Being blonde and beautiful in the most famous bachelor pad in the world isn''t as easy as it looks, but Holly, Bridget, and Kendra are having the time of their lives. Sharing stories from their favorite travel destinations, recipes from the Playboy kitchen, treasured photos, and much more, this insider''s guide is a unique look at life with The Girls Next Door.

It''s alive! ...Again! Frankenstein Lives brings to life the enduring legacy of Mary Shelley''s Creature in thrilling images and captivating commentary. Beginning with the story of Mary Shelley''s conception of the novel on a stormy night on the shores of Lake Geneva, Frankenstein Lives traces the Creature''s transformation from a nameless literary monster to an international sensation, appearing in films, television shows, and commercial merchandise. The Creature has even appeared on a cereal box! Frankenstein''s monster has been a hero and a villain, a star in both comedies and dramas. He has gone head-to-head with both Dracula and the Wolf Man, tap danced with Gene Wilder, joked around with Abbott and Costello, served as the butler for the Addams family, and continues to star in films today. With special attention placed on the 1931 film starring Boris Karloff staggering through the mad scientist''s laboratory, the book explores the classic--and often misunderstood--character. This visual guide includes photos of Shelley''s manuscript pages, Boris Karloff on set as the Creature in the 1931 film, and much more! Frankenstein Lives brings the history to life, including: Mary Shelley''s background and inspiration Film portrayals of Frankenstein''s monster, including upcoming film adaptions Commercial merchandizing of the monster, including costumes and video games Profiles of the Bride, Igor, and Dracula And much more! Relive the Creature''s greatest pop culture moments in this visually stunning and comprehensive guide to the green monster that we can''t stop loving.

Charmed Season 9 picks up where the TV show left off! With the source of all evil defeated, The Charmed Ones, three witches destined to be the most powerful force for good our world has ever known, have embraced a new life. One of new family, friends, and a future without the constant battle between good and evil ... or so they think.

Voyage through a complete illustrated tour of the Star Trek(TM) Galaxy and explore the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise(TM), Borg(TM) technology, The Dominion War, The Q Continuum and much more in Star Trek: The Visual Dictionary. Featuring the celebrated as well as infamous characters, aliens, starships, and technology, this stunning hardcover tome from DK shows the Star Trek Universe as you have never seen it before.

The Charmed sisters find their lives complicated by the arrival of Puck, who uses his magic in mischievous ways.

Ever since Battlestar Galactica first aired, fans have embraced its engrossing story of humanity''s war with the alien Cylons. This fully licensed volume will feed their craving for inter-Galactica information with an in-depth, exclusive look all the entire BSG franchise. It covers the series'' creative development, characters, popular storylines, favorite episodes, and what the BSG franchise means to the sci-fi universe.

Déprimé par la mort d''Alex, un drame où il a involontairement joué un rôle - manipulé par Tess, Kyle Valenti est victime d''atroces cauchemars. Fuyant le sommeil, à bout de nerfs, il demande de l''aide à Isabel. Si elle s''introduisait dans ses rêves, ne pourrait-elle pas le débarrasser de son obsession ? La jeune extraterrestre lui oppose d''abord un refus catégorique. Quand on cherche à les influencer, s''aventurer dans les songes des autres devient un jeu dangereux. Mais elle revient sur sa décision, touchée par la détresse de son ami. Une compassion qui lui coûte cher, puisqu''elle se retrouve piégée dans l''univers fantasmatique - et ô combien torturé ! - du pauvre Kyle...