British filmmakers were among the pioneers of motion pictures, and British cinema has participated in all the great historical transitions of the medium, from black and white to colour, from talkies to sound, and from flat screen to 3-D and Imax.Many British performers, artistes and directors, after success in their home country, have been lured to Hollywood, including such giants as Charlie Chaplin, Stan Laurel and Alfred Hitchcock. Today, cinema in Britain remain...

On Monday, December 4, 1967, a body was discovered in the Science Building of the largest university in West Texas. The next day, citizens of Lubbock gathered for the Carol of Lights, an event typically the centerpiece of the holidays for the quiet college town. But in 1967, the normal festive excitement and anticipation were swiftly shattered by the harrowing events that had occurred just twenty-four hours earlier.For the first time, the account of this shocking murder has been pa...

British cinema has been around from the very birth of motion pictures, from black-and-white to color, from talkies to sound, and now 3D, it has been making a major contribution to world cinema. Many of its actors and directors have stayed at home but others ventured abroad, like Charlie Chaplin and Alfred Hitchcock. Today it is still going strong, the only real competition to Hollywood, turning out films which appeal not only to Brits, just think of Bridget Jones, while busily adding to fr...

Famed Sci-Fi novel cover artist Alan Brooks and writer Burton, Ryan bring Ray Harryhausen's vision of the 1950s cult classic "Earth Vs. the Flying Saucers" to comic book format! Like every planetary invasion, there are two sides of the story. Told from the perspective of the aliens, see why the Sons of Aberann decide to wage war against Earth, and what type of culture spawned their warmongering ways. See them race on their Screamers in the wastelands of their planet while dodging the beast...

The intergalactic series comes to a supernova bang on the steps of Washington D.C.! An epic battle between good and evil will determine the fate of not one, but TWO worlds!! Prophecies are fulfilled, heroes are born, and the science of both worlds will be put to the test as the saucers continue their attack!

A new vision of the 1950s cult classic "Earth Vs. the Flying Saucers" to comic book format! Like every planetary invasion, there are two sides of the story. Told from the perspective of the aliens, see why the Sons of Aberann decide to wage war against Earth, and what type of culture spawned their warmongering ways. See them race on their Screamers in the wastelands of their planet while dodging the beastly Dustspeeds! Witness psychedelic alien fortune telling! And see what fate befalls th...

Check out this special edition which has never before seen images and character designs from the collection. The series was featured in the SONY DVD release of the film. This sequel takes the perspective of the aliens during the all out war for earth! No one is safe!

The acclaimed mini-series continues in the penultimate issue, as the Warlord of Aberann decides to show the Earthlings a sample of the aliens' power by tampering with the sun! Ashur Tynn and his crew of outcasts must journey to a forgotten kingdom in the center of the sun to stop an unimaginable force that threatens Earth's survival! But how can they do this if Ashur is in prison?

Burton, Ryan and acclaimed artist Alan Brooks continue with invasions, explosions, and intergalactic double-crossings! After last issue's cliffhanger ending, the aliens make contact with the scientist Dr. Marvin—the man destined to save Earth! But is Earth the only planet he'll be saving…?

Macroeconomic research on human capital - the stock of human capabilities and knowledge - has been extensively published but to date the literature has lacked a comprehensive analysis of human capital within the organization. The Oxford Handbook of Human Capital has been designed to fill that gap, providing an authoritative, inter-disciplinary, and up to date survey of relevant concepts, research areas, and applications. Specially commissioned contributions from over 40 authors re...

Given the global crises confronting the world today, it is important to interrogate the notion of “the modern state” and to evaluate its effectiveness in providing security and services for its populations, including the most disadvantaged and vulnerable. This book investigates the modern state’s capacity to serve its constituents by examining the organisations that facilitate two key elements of contemporary living: social capital and social enterprise. These elements are explored in a se...

Drawing on the real-world experience of leading experts in oncological medicine, this reference serves as an invaluable source of guidance for anyone specializing in the care of acutely ill cancer patients-providing quick reference to effective techniques, therapies, and approaches for surgical, medical, pediatric, pain, and general oncology issues