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Crafty TV Writing

by Alex Epstein

A professional TV writer's real-world guide to getting paid to write great television

"No need for me to ever write a book on TV writing. Alex Epstein has covered it all . . . along with a few things I wouldn't...

The J R R Tolkien Miscellany

by Robert S Blackham

This miscellany explores the fascinating and enigmatic world of J R R Tolkien; that which led him to write 'the book of the century'. Examining his place in literary history, his books and his iconic characters;...

Extreme Weather

by Bonnie Schneider

Flash floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, hurricanes, mudslides, thunderstorms, and wildfires - these devastating events are happening around the world at an alarming rate. As a Meteorologist on CNN and HLN, Bonnie...

How to Be Invisible, Third Edition

by J.J. Luna

"Fascinating... a regular field manual… meticulously researched and very entertaining." --G. Gordon Liddy

A thoroughly revised and updated edition of the essential guide to preserving your personal security...

Writing World War II

by Sylvie Murray & Robert D. Johnston

An indispensable tool for high-schoolers, undergraduates, or even amateur enthusiasts, Writing World War II teaches the craft of history writing—by example. In a series of thoughtful essays, Sylvie Murray...

I Never Knew That About London

by Christopher Winn & Mai Osawa

Discover hundreds of fascinating facts about London in this enthralling miscellany

Travelling through  the villages and districts that make up the world’s most dynamic metropolis, Christopher Winn takes us...

The Medicine Cabinet of Curiosities

by Nick Bakalar

Delightful doses of medical miscellany about wacky doctors and their curious patients, from their smallest bones (the stapes) to their heaviest organs (the liver)

In this addictive collection of trivia, Nicholas...

English as a Second F*cking Language

by Sterling Johnson

America swears by it!

In the English language, swearing is essential to effective communication. Whether you want to succeed in business, school, or social circles, a strong command of vocabulary is absolutely...

Grammar Girl Presents the Ultimate Writing Guide for Students

by Mignon Fogarty & Erwin Haya

Named to the International Reading Association’s 2012 Teachers’ Choice book list Grammar Girl Presents the Ultimate Writing Guide for Students is a complete and comprehensive guide to all things grammar...

The John McPhee Reader

by John McPhee & William L. Howarth

The John McPhee Reader, first published in 1976, is comprised of selections from the author’s first twelve books. In 1965, John McPhee published his first book, A Sense of Where You Are; a decade later, he...

The Key

by James N. Frey

In his widely read guides How to Write a Damn Good Novel and How to Write a Damn Good Novel II: Advanced Techniques, popular novelist and fiction-writing coach James N. Frey showed tens of thousands of writers...

Do Polar Bears Get Lonely?

by New Scientist

Amazing and intriguing questions and answers from the team behind the international phenomenon Why Don’t Penguins’ Feet Freeze?

The popular-science magazine behind the runaway international bestsellers Why...

This Will Kill You

by HP Newquist, Rich Maloof, Jim Shinnick & Peter M. Fitzpatrick, MD et al.

Have you been attacked by a great white shark? Gone over Niagara Falls in a barrel? Been exposed to anthrax? No, you haven't, or you'd be dead. This Will Kill You reveals the intriguing facts behind the many...

The Half-Known World

by Robert Boswell

A rigorous examination of the workings of fiction by the novelist Robert Boswell, “one of America’s finest writers” (Tom Perrotta)

 Robert Boswell has been writing, reading, and teaching literature for...

Celebrating Interfaith Marriages

by Devon A. Lerner

The first comprehensive wedding guide specifically for the Jewish/Christian couple who wants to honor both religious traditions in their service, vows, and readings.

Saying "I do" is one of the happiest moments...

Pot Psychology's How to Be: Lowbrow Advice from High People

by Tracie Egan Morrissey, Rich Juzwiak & Lindsay Mound

Do you love stylish, sexy advice? Do you love marijuana? Get the best of both worlds with POT PSYCHOLOGY'S HOW TO BE, the hot, new, easy-to-use book from the creators of the Jezebel.com video advice sensation,...

The Hunger Games Companion

by Lois H. Gresh

The ultimate companion guide to the blockbuster Hunger Games trilogy

For all those who adore Katniss and Peeta, and can't get enough, this companion guide to the wildly popular Hunger Games series is a must-read...

How to Write a Damn Good Novel

by James N. Frey

Written in a clear, crisp, accessible style, this book is perfect for beginners as well as professional writers who need a crash course in the down-to-earth basics of storytelling. Talent and inspiration can't...

How to Write a Damn Good Novel, II

by James N. Frey

"Damn good" fiction is dramatic fiction, Frey insists, whether it is by Hemingway or Grisham, Le Carre or Ludlum, Austen or Dickens. Despite their differences, these authors' works share common elements: strong...

Writing Out the Storm

by Barbara Abercrombie

This powerful and deeply inspirational handbook is for anyone coping with serious illness or injury-be it theirs or that of a loved one-who wants and needs to help themselves through the healing process. Offering...