21.   The British author Salman Rushdie put in an appearance.

22.   The British author Rupert Thomson can write beautiful sentences.

23.   The British author vowed in turn to distribute the book around the world on the Internet.

24.   The highly popular Harry Potter book series by British author J.K. Rowling outlines the education of a broomstick-riding student at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

25.   The little wizard and his creator, British author J.K. Rowling, are sparking philosophical, ethical and theological discussions usually reserved for much heavier works of art.

26.   Tristan Jones, as much an adventurer and humanitarian as he was a respected British author and sailor, died Wednesday of complications following a stroke.

27.   When other Muslim leaders here joined in the condemnation of the British author Salman Rushdie, Wahid stood alone in his defense.

28.   With the possible exception of Ruth Rendell, who writes mysteries under two names, he may be the most prolific contemporary British author.

29.   President Mohammad Khatami returned home Wednesday amid speculation that Iran might pull back from its death sentence against British author Salman Rushdie.

30.   A hard-line Muslim cleric Tuesday withdrew threats of violent attacks on British author Salman Rushdie when he comes to India later this year.