Best way to network mac mini + macbook

I currently have a macbook + pc laptop + airport express that I use for internet and airtunes with a stereo (only one audio-in).
I just bought a mac mini to hopefully plug directly into my stereo (and a tv).
any suggestions as to the best way to network everything so that I can:
1) share all drives and files on any computer (prob not possible with the pc laptop)
2) somehow still be able to play itunes off my laptop to my stereo (don't know if this is possible with one audio-in?)
3) it would also be cool if I can plug my mac mini directly into the cable modem internet source (in my living room where I generally use my laptop) and instead plug the airport express in a far off bedroom to "extend" my wireless network to that area of my house for occasional use.
I feel like this is probably a common setup, just having problems figuring out the best way.
Thanks
MacBook Mac OS X (10.4.7)
MacBook Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Hmm, think I have similar problem but the articles didn't quite do it for me.
We have Airport Extreme supporting a PowerBook and new MacMini. We only have one email account and shared folders.
We envisaged the MacMini acting as the main machine and being able to access the files and emails independently from each machine. However, we've realised that won't work as you have no control over which machine the emails go to for a start!
We thought of a couple of solutions but are there more obvious ones:
1. turn off email on one machine
2. take all the files off the PowerBook and just use it to access files on the MacMini

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