Craig Mc Call directs this documentary tribute to cinematographer Jack Cardiff, who died in April 2009. After working as a cameraman for Hitchcock & for Powell & Pressburger in the 1940s, Cardiff was asked by director Michael Powell to oversee the cinematography for the 1946 film 'A Matter of Life & Death'. Before long he had earned a reputation as a master of Technicolor cinematography, & went on to work on classic films including ' Black Narcissus' (1947), ' The Red Shoes' (1948), ' Pandora & the Flying Dutchman' (1951), ' War & Peace' (1956) & ' The Prince & the Showgirl' (1957). The film combines film clips, home movies, documentary footage & interviews with Cardiff's associates including Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, Charlton Heston & Martin Scorsese. ...

Specialists in Conservative Party politics examine the effectiveness of the Cameron led coalition. The contributors examine Cameron as leader & Prime Minister; the Conservatives' modernisation strategy; the level of ideological coherence in 'liberal conservatism'; & the impact of the coalition on a range of policy areas & on ' New' Labour. ...

Cameroon offers 'pygymy' hunting camps deep in the rainforest, Arabic-speaking trading towns, ancient tribal kingdoms, mountain scenery, & fabulous beaches. Wildlife watching is a prime reason for visiting this corner of West Africa. This book incorporates a field guide to the main species of animals in Cameroon. ...