JRR Tolkein

Tolkein's Legend of Sigurd and Gudrun is published for the first time today (May5, 2009).

The Hobbit was first published 72 years ago, with an initial print run of 1,500 copies. It has now sold more than 100 million copies worldwide and has been translated into nearly 50 different languages.

In 2008 a 1937 copy of The Hobbit sold for £60,000.

Worldwide, The Lord of the Rings trilogy of films has taken almost £3 billion.

The Mail on Saturday, Saturday, May 2, 2009

Good reads

Here's a little video highlighting a few of my favourites...

Wikipedia

Ever thought that Wikipedia had the answers for all your homework? Think again!

Twilight guys

Hope you find these movie spoofs on Twilight amusing
Part 1

Part 2

New reads in USIC

A quick video taster of new buys.

Goodbye

Well, I have enjoyed my time at George Abbot, all the wonderful staff and students have made it a great place to be. Enjoy your lives and don't forget to read, it really is the best thing ever!

Careers etc screencast

How to access valuable careers information specific to you - a video guide.