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The way to write: a stimulating guide to the craft of creative writing
Par John Fairfax, John Moat. 1981
The tattooed girl: the enigma of Stieg Larsson and the secrets behind the most compelling thrillers of our time
Par John-Henri Holmberg, Daniel Burstein, Arne J De Keijzer. 2011
The stories behind the Steig Larsson books “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”, “The Girl Who Played with Fire”, and…
“The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest”. Enter the unique world of Lisbeth Salander, Mikael Blomkvist, and of Larsson himself, discovering the experiences and incidents involving Swedish politics, violence against women, and neo-Nazis that are at the heart of these works. A look into the author’s life, and his ideas for future books - including the mysterious “fourth book” in the series, which Larsson had started but not finished at the time of his death. Incudes strong language and violence. 2011.The stick book: loads of things you can make or do with a stick (Going Wild Ser.)
Par Fiona Danks. 2012
The stick is a universal toy. This book offers many suggestions for things to do with a stick, in the…
way of adventures, creative and imaginative play, games, woodcraft and conservation, music and more! Grades 3-6. c2012.Six million people in the UK, often unnoticed by the rest of us, provide unpaid care for disabled or elderly…
relatives, friends or neighbours. Their job is long, lonely and hard, yet there is limited support and no formal training. As a result, carers suffer frequent damage to physical and mental health. This book is written for them - and also for the rest of us who don't know what being a carer is all about. The book airs such topics as sex, thoughts of murder, and dealing with the responses of friends and officials who fail to understand. 2006.The self-sufficient gardener: a complete guide to growing and preserving all your own food
Par John Seymour. 1978
The scented garden
Par Rosemary Verey. 1981
All too often a garden is only a show-piece for colour and shape: without that extra dimension of perfume it…
loses its soul. In this book the author presents over a thousand plants which she finds best able to provide a framework for a fragrant garden, how to grow them and how to bring their flavours indoors. A bonus is the rediscovery of plants that have been grown and used in the past in Egypt and Rome, through the Middle Ages and Tudor England to the Victorians. 1981.The Runner's World complete book of running for beginners
Par Amby Burfoot. 2005
Everything you need to know to begin running for pleasure, for health - for life! From the first steps you…
take (and the shoes you take them in) to building a sound training plan, boosting your endurance and learning to run with an ease and speed you could never have imagined possible. 2005.The rock-n-roll singer's survival manual
Par Mark Baxter. 1990
Considered the "bible" of rock singing, this is a thorough yet easy-to-understand presentation of the basic elements necessary to sing…
with confidence. There are sections on vocal production, training, breathing, posture, diet, and even overcoming nervousness and dealing with emotions. Also exposes the true consequences of coffee, alcohol, and smoking. c1989, 1990.The possessed: adventures with Russian books and the people who read them
Par Elif Batuman. 2010
In this memoir titled after what she calls "Dostoevsky's weirdest novel," "The Possessed" - now translated as "Demons" - Stanford…
professor Batuman recalls her pursuit of a PhD, immersion into all things Russian, and encounters with equally impassioned fellow scholars. Whiting Award for Nonfiction. 2010.The second volume of a comprehensive companion guide to each book in the "Outlander" series includes a complete chronology of…
the series, synopses of novels, a guide to research sources, a Scottish glossary and pronunciation guide, and essays by the author. 2015.The author covers the first four novels of the Outlander series, including: full synopses of Outlander, Dragonfly in Amber, Voyager,…
and Drums of Autumn; a complete listing of the characters (fictional and historical) in the books, as well as family trees and genealogical notes; a comprehensive glossary and pronunciation guide to Gaelic terms and usage; the fully explicated Gabaldon Theory of Time Travel; frequently asked questions to the author and her (sometimes surprising) answers; an annotated bibliography; essays about medicine and magic in the eighteenth century, researching historical fiction, creating characters, and more; professionally cast horoscopes for Jamie and Claire; the making of the TV series: how we got there from here, and what happened next (including "My Brief Career as a TV Actor"); never-before-seen photos from behind the scenes of the Outlander series. 2015.The mystery lover's companion
Par Art Bourgeau. 1986
A list of 2,500 favourite mysteries compiled by the owner of the Whodunit? Bookstore in Philadelphia. The mysteries are divided…
into four categories -- The American Mystery, The English Mystery, The Thriller, and The Police Procedural. Titles are listed by author and include original date of publication, a brief plot summary, and a rating on a scale from 1-5. c1986.The mind's eye
Par Oliver W Sacks. 2010
Neurologist uses case studies to illustrate the brain’s ability to adapt to lost senses. Discusses a concert pianist who can…
no longer read music, a writer who is unable to read print after suffering a stroke, and Sacks’s own macular melanoma and its effects on his visual perception. 2010.The lovely treachery of words: essays selected and new (Studies in Canadian literature)
Par Robert Kroetsch. 1989
In these essays, Kroetsch presents his views on Canadian works, from Thomas Haliburton to Ernest Buckler, Sinclair Ross and Margaret…
Laurence. This collection includes some of his famous essays, such as "Unhiding the hidden". 1989.The life of Jane Austen
Par John Halperin. 1984
Researches the links between the life and work of the English novelist, her family and society. Analyzes her predicament as…
an unmarried woman with inadequate financial means, and her relationships with friends and suitors. 1984.The legacy of Northrop Frye
Par Robert D Denham, Alvin A Lee. 1994
Compiled from the papers presented at a 1992 conference, these essays discuss Frye's literary, critical, and religious contributions. Written by…
scholars, poets, authors and critics, they reflect his impact on culture and society in Canada and around the world. While full of praise, many of these pieces are also willing to challenge Frye's work. Includes a bibliography of Northrop Frye's works. 1994.The insurance book: what Canadians really need to know before buying insurance
Par Sally Praskey, Helena Moncrieff. 1999
A guide to buying property, health, car, disability, life and travel insurance. Some of the most common questions about the…
ins and outs of insurance policies are answered in a straight forward, easy-to-understand manner. 1999.The internet for 50: the complete guide for every Canadian over 50
Par Andrew Dagys. 1999
This updated and revised edition provides comprehensive information to the Canadian fifty plus Internet enthusiast. It explains how the Internet…
works, how to use e-mail, the best relevant web sites, and answers to commonly asked questions. 1999.Dante and The divine comedy (The modern scholar)
Par Dante Alighieri, Timothy Baker Shutt. 2005
Kenyon College professor Timothy B. Shutt delivers a revealing study of Dante's greatest work, The divine comedy. The Commedia is…
about the afterlife, not just Hell, but Purgatory, and Heaven too. Dante's genius is the genius of the allegorical method. 2005.Poétique (Le livre de poche. Classique #6734)
Par Aristote. 1990