Philip Athans

The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Ohio

How to Craft Believably Terrifying Creatures to Enhance Your Horror, Fantasy, an d Science Fiction

Monsters are more than things that go bump in the night...

Monsters are lurking in the woods, beneath the waves, and within our favorite books, films, and games--and there are good reasons why they appear so often. Monsters are manifestations of our fears and symbols of our society--not to mention they're a lot of fun--but each should serve a purpose and enhance the themes and tension in your fiction.

In Writing Monsters, best-selling author Philip Athans uses classic examples from books, films, and the world around us to explore what makes monsters memorable--and terrifying. You'll learn what monsters can (and should) represent in your story and how to create monsters from the ground up.

Writing Monsters includes:

   * In-depth discussions of where monsters come from, what they symbolize, and how to best portray them in fiction
   * Informative overviews of famous monsters, archetypes, and legendary creatures
   * A Monster Creation Form to help you create your monster from scratch
   * An annotated version of H.P. Lovecraft's chilling story "The Unnamable"
Whether you write fantasy, science fiction, or horror, your vampires, ghouls, aliens, and trolls need to be both compelling and meaningful. With Writing Monsters, you can craft creatures that will wreak havoc in your stories and haunt your readers' imaginations--and nightmares.

Writing Monsters

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Writer's Digest Writer's Digest Books

Steven James

The Complete Guide to Populating Your Fiction

Create characters that leap off the page--and into readers' hearts!

Populating your fiction with authentic, vivid characters is a surefire way to captivate your readers from the first sentence to the last. Whether you're writing a series, novel, short story, or flash fiction, Creating Characters is an invaluable guide to bringing your fictional cast to life.

This book is a comprehensive reference to every stage of character development. You'll find timely advice and helpful instruction from best-selling authors like Nancy Kress, Elizabeth Sims, Orson Scott Card, Chuck Wendig, Hallie Ephron, Donald Maass, and James Scott Bell. They'll show you how to-

.Effectively introduce your characters
.Build a believable protagonist
.Develop strong anti-heroes and compelling villains
.Juggle multiple points of view without missing a beat
.Craft authentic dialogue that propels the story forward
.Motivate your characters with powerful objectives and a believable conflict
.Show dynamic character development over the course of a story
No matter what your genre, Creating Characters gives you the tools necessary to create realistic, fascinating characters that your readers will root for and remember long after they've finished the story.

Creating Characters

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Jessica Brody

#paperback #savethecat #composition #creative #language #nonfiction #writing 

The Last Book on Novel Writing You'll Ever Need

Novelist Jessica Brody presents a comprehensive story-structure guide for novelists that applies the famed Save the Cat! screenwriting methodology to the world of novel writing. Revealing the 15 "beats" (plot points) that comprise a successful story--from the opening image to the finale--this book lays out the Ten Story Genres (Monster in the House; Whydunit; Dude with a Problem) alongside quirky, original insights (Save the Cat; Shard of Glass) to help novelists craft a plot that will captivate--and a novel that will sell.

Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

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Lisa Cron

#paperback #writers #nonfiction #storytellers #writing 

How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere)

A writing guide that examines how to use cognitive storytelling strategies to build a scene-by-scene blueprint for a story.

Story Genius

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Lewis Carroll

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND (commonly shortened to Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll. It tells of a girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre. Its narrative course and structure, characters and imagery have been enormously influential in both popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genre. Dodgson's tale was published in 1865 as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by "Lewis Carroll" with illustrations by John Tenniel. The first print run of 2,000 was held back because Tenniel objected to the print quality. A new edition was quickly printed, released in December of the same year but carrying an 1866 date. The entire print run sold out quickly. Alice was a publishing sensation, beloved by children and adults alike. Among its first avid readers were Queen Victoria and the young Oscar Wilde. The book has never been out of print. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland has been translated into at least 174 languages. There have now been over a hundred English-language editions of the book, as well as countless adaptations in other media, especially theatre and film.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Wisehouse Classics - Original 1865 Edition with the Complete Illustrations by Sir John Tenniel) (2016)

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Greg Rucka

#hardcover #juvenilefiction #fiction #starwars 

A companion piece to the "Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens" character novels, Star Wars: Before the Awakening is an anthology book that focuses on the lives of Rey, Finn, and Poe before the events of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Star Wars the Force Awakens: Before the Awakening

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Irin Carmon

Shana Knizhnik

#hardcover #nonfiction #politics #biography #rbg #ruthbaderginsburg 

The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg

You can't spell truth without Ruth. Only Ruth Bader Ginsburg can judge me. The Ruth will set you free. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg never asked for fame—she was just trying to make the world a little better and a little freer. But along the way, the feminist pioneer's searing dissents and steely strength have inspired millions. Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, created by the young lawyer who began the Internet sensation and an award-winning journalist, takes you behind the myth for an intimate, irreverent look at the justice's life and work. As America struggles with the unfinished business of gender equality and civil rights, Ginsburg stays fierce. And if you don't know, now you know.

Notorious RBG

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L. M. Elliott

#paperback #hamilton #1700 #ball #fiction #peggy #revolution #sisters 

A Revolutionary Friendship

Drawing from historical journals and letters, New York Times bestselling author Laura Elliot weaves a richly detailed tale about the extraordinary Peggy Schuyler and her revolutionary friendship with Alexander Hamilton. Perfect for fans of the smash Broadway musical sensation Hamilton. Peggy Schuyler has always felt like she’s existed in the shadows of her beloved sisters: the fiery, intelligent Angelica and beautiful, sweet Eliza. But it’s in the throes of a chaotic war that Peggy finds herself a central figure amid Loyalists and Patriots, spies and traitors, friends and family. When a flirtatious aide-de-camp, Alexander Hamilton, writes to Peggy asking for her help in wooing the earnest Eliza, Peggy finds herself unable to deny such an impassioned plea. A fast friendship forms between the two, but Alexander is caught in the same war as her father, and the danger to all their lives is real. Everything is a battlefield—from the frontlines to their carefully coded letters—but will Peggy’s bravery’s and intelligence be enough to keep them all safe? *2018 Grateful American Book Prize Honorable Mention*

Hamilton and Peggy!

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Helen Rappaport

The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra

A 12-WEEK NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Helen Rappaport paints a compelling portrait of the doomed grand duchesses." —People magazine "The public spoke of the sisters in a gentile, superficial manner, but Rappaport captures sections of letters and diary entries to showcase the sisters' thoughtfulness and intelligence." —Publishers Weekly (starred review) From the New York Times bestselling author of The Last Days of the Romanovs and Caught in the Revolution, The Romanov Sisters reveals the untold stories of the four daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra. They were the Princess Dianas of their day—perhaps the most photographed and talked about young royals of the early twentieth century. The four captivating Russian Grand Duchesses—Olga, Tatiana, Maria and Anastasia Romanov—were much admired for their happy dispositions, their looks, the clothes they wore and their privileged lifestyle. Over the years, the story of the four Romanov sisters and their tragic end in a basement at Ekaterinburg in 1918 has clouded our view of them, leading to a mass of sentimental and idealized hagiography. With this treasure trove of diaries and letters from the grand duchesses to their friends and family, we learn that they were intelligent, sensitive and perceptive witnesses to the dark turmoil within their immediate family and the ominous approach of the Russian Revolution, the nightmare that would sweep their world away, and them along with it. The Romanov Sisters sets out to capture the joy as well as the insecurities and poignancy of those young lives against the backdrop of the dying days of late Imperial Russia, World War I and the Russian Revolution. Helen Rappaport aims to present a new and challenging take on the story, drawing extensively on previously unseen or unpublished letters, diaries and archival sources, as well as private collections. It is a book that will surprise people, even aficionados.

The Romanov Sisters

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Jamie McKelvie

Matt Wilson

Kieron Gillen

Fandemonium

The second volume of the award-winning urban fantasy series where gods are the ultimate pop stars and pop stars are the ultimate gods. Following the tragic and unjust death of Lucifer, it takes a revelation from Inanna to draw Laura back into the worlds of Gods and Superstardom to try and discover the truth behind a conspiracy to subvert divinity. Includes issues #6-11 of the series, plus supplementary material.

The Wicked + the Divine

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Kazu Kibuishi

Explorer (the Lost Islands #2)

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The Mystery Boxes

Provides an anthology of seven short graphic works--by such artists as Kazu Kibuishi, Dave Roman and Raina Telgemeier--on the theme of a mysterious box and the marvels, or mayhem, within. Simultaneous.

Explorer

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Faith Erin Hicks

After an idyllic childhood of homeschooling with her mother and three older brothers, Maggie McKay enrolls in public high school, where interacting with her peers is complicated by the melancholy ghost that has followed her throughout her entire life. Original.

Friends with Boys

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Primo Levi

Survival in Auschwitz

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Mark Twain

Elizabeth Boyle Machlan

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Five Novels

No library's complete without the classics! This new, enhanced leather-bound edition collects some of the most popular works of legendary humorist and novelist Mark Twain. Mark Twain wrote his greatest works more than one hundred years ago, but he's never far from the minds of Americans. Whether it's the new, complete, and uncensored version of his autobiography hitting bestseller lists or the removal of certain controversial language from one of his novels, his name and his legacy remain a topic of conversation--and undoubtedly will for years to come. There's no better time to appreciate his stories, or read them for the very first time. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Prince and the Pauper, Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, and The Tragedy of Pudd'nhead Wilson are collected in this timeless and elegant book. Part of the Canterbury Classics series, Mark Twain features a beautiful cover, a ribbon bookmark, and other elements to enhance the reading experience, along with an introduction by a renowned Twain scholar that will enlighten new and familiar readers alike. This edition of Mark Twain is a treasure to enjoy forever--just like the writing of Twain himself!

Mark Twain Leatherbound Edition

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William Shakespeare

Michael A. Cramer

#hardcover #shakespeare #play #complete #completeworks

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

No library is complete without the classics! This leather-bound edition includes the complete works of the playwright and poet William Shakespeare, considered by many to be the English language’s greatest writer. Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, King Lear, Hamlet, and Macbeth—the works of William Shakespeare still resonate in our imaginations four centuries after they were written. The timeless characters and themes of the Bard’s plays fascinate us with their joys, struggles, and triumphs, and now they are available in a special volume for Shakespeare fans everywhere. This Canterbury Classics edition of William Shakespeare’s works includes all of his poems and plays in an elegant, leather-bound, keepsake edition. Whether for a Shakespeare devotee or someone just discovering him, this is the perfect place to experience the drama of Shakespeare’s words. A scholarly introduction provides additional context and insight into the poems and plays. Specially designed end papers, a ribbon bookmark, and other enhancements complete the package and make this the perfect gift for any lover of literature—a book to read and treasure!

Emma Wittie

@bookish_em

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Creating Characters

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Lisa Cron

Story Genius

Lewis Carroll

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Wisehouse Classics - Original 1865 Edition with the Complete Illustrations by Sir John Tenniel) (2016)

Greg Rucka; Phil Noto (Illustrator)

Star Wars the Force Awakens: Before the Awakening

Irin Carmon; Shana Knizhnik

Notorious RBG

L. M. Elliott

Hamilton and Peggy!

Helen Rappaport

The Romanov Sisters

Jamie McKelvie (Artist, Cover Design by); Matt Wilson (Artist); Kieron Gillen

The Wicked + the Divine

Kazu Kibuishi

Explorer (the Lost Islands #2)

Kazu Kibuishi (Editor)

Explorer

Faith Erin Hicks (Illustrator)

Friends with Boys

Primo Levi

Survival in Auschwitz

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Mark Twain Leatherbound Edition

William Shakespeare; Michael A. Cramer (Introduction by)

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Leatherbound Edition

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Philip Athans; The H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society (Foreword by)

Writing Monsters

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Creating Characters

Jessica Brody

Save the Cat! Writes a Novel

Lisa Cron

Story Genius

Lewis Carroll

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Wisehouse Classics - Original 1865 Edition with the Complete Illustrations by Sir John Tenniel) (2016)

Greg Rucka; Phil Noto (Illustrator)

Star Wars the Force Awakens: Before the Awakening

Irin Carmon; Shana Knizhnik

Notorious RBG

L. M. Elliott

Hamilton and Peggy!

Helen Rappaport

The Romanov Sisters

Jamie McKelvie (Artist, Cover Design by); Matt Wilson (Artist); Kieron Gillen

The Wicked + the Divine

Kazu Kibuishi

Explorer (the Lost Islands #2)

Kazu Kibuishi (Editor)

Explorer

Faith Erin Hicks (Illustrator)

Friends with Boys

Primo Levi

Survival in Auschwitz

Mark Twain; Elizabeth Boyle Machlan (Introduction by)

Mark Twain Leatherbound Edition

William Shakespeare; Michael A. Cramer (Introduction by)

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare Leatherbound Edition

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