"For a type nerd, the only thing missing from Scripts is a centerfold of voluptuous Spencerian. . . . About ninety percent of the book is images, glorious images." --Communication Arts

South Park is to be a phenomenon in the UK with the madcap adventures of Cartman, Kenny and pals thrilling fans. South Park: The Scripts: Book Two ties into Channel 4's transmission of Series 3, and includes five hilarious scripts: The Mexican Staring Frog of Southern Sri Lanka Chef's Salty Chocolate Balls Cow Days Gnomes Rainforest Schmainforest Each script is illustrated with a selection of images from the show, along with the original storyboards which the animators worked from.

The most successful British television drama of our time, the multi-award-winning Downton Abbey has become a national phenomenon in the U.S. as well. Created by Julian Fellowes—who received an Academy Award for his screenplay for the acclaimed Robert Altman motion picture, Gosford Park—Downton Abbey features stellar performances, ravishing sets and costumes, and, most importantly, absolutely riveting plots. Now the scripts for the entire first season have been collected in one volume, along with never before seen material, incisive commentary, and color photos that will completely immerse fans in the world of Downton Abbey.

Provides ready-to-use scripts and scenarios that managers will find useful in handling such delicate matters as discipline, work performance, pay and promotions when confronting employees.

Portable shell scripting is the future of modern Linux, OS X, and Unix command–line access. Beginning Portable Shell Scripting: From Novice to Professional teaches shell scripting by using the common core of most shells and expands those principles to all of scripting. You will learn about portable scripting and how to use the same syntax and design principles for all shells. You’ll discover about the interaction between shells and other scripting languages like Ruby and Python, and everything you learn will be shown in context for Linux, OS X, bash, and AppleScript. What you’ll learn This book will prime you on not just shell scripting, but also the modern context of portable shell scripting. You will learn The core Linux/OS X shell constructs from a portability point of view How to write scripts that write other scripts, and how to write macros and debug them How to write and design shell script portably from the ground up How to use programmable utilities and their inherent portability to your advantage, while pinpointing potential traps Pulling everything together, how to engineer scripts that play well with Python and Ruby, and even run on embedded systems Who this book is for This book is for system administrators, programmers, and testers working across Linux, OS X, and the Unix command line. Table of Contents Introduction to Shell Scripting Patterns and Regular Expressions Basic Shell Scripting Core Shell Features Explained Shells Within Shells Invocation and Execution Shell Language Portability Utility Portability Bringing It All Together Shell Script Design Mixing and Matching

"[W]ith over 200 word for word, proven and up to date scripts ... [this book] will instantly make you more effective as you learn to breeze past gatekeepers, easily connect with decision makers and qualify and close more business over the phone"--Page 4 of cover

Original scripts by leading comics writers accompanied by the final art, taken from the pages of the world famous 2000 AD comic. FROM THE MINDS OF THE MEGA-MASTERS. For the first time Rebellion presents an astonishing and insightful collection of 2000 AD scripts, written by some of the most successful and critically lauded talent behind the `Galaxy's Greatest Comic'. Featuring original script drafts and the final published artwork for comparison, this is a must have for fans of 2000 AD and is an essential purchase for anyone interested in writing comics.

Supervisor's Script Book gives you actual word-for-word responses you can use to successfully mediate conflicts, gain support for your initiatives, and stop potentially destructive situations before they undermine your authority and chances for career advancement.