Peter Bowler

Light wear to dust jackets. Bumping to corners of box. Set includes 3 hardcover books. 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Utah

A collection of unusual and amusing words.

The Three Superior Person's Book of Words

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Mauro V. Corvasce

Joseph R. Paglino

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A Writer's Guide to How Criminals Work

Find out how to give your mystery and detective novels that necessary grit of authenticity.

Modus Operandi

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Ronald B. Tobias

This book shows the reader how to take timeless storytelling structures and make them immediate, now, for fiction that's universal in how it speaks to the reader's heart and contemporary in detail and impact.Each chapter includes brief excerpts and descriptions of fiction from many times, many genres - myth and fairy tale, genre and mainstream fiction, film plots of all types, short story and novel.Find 20 fundamental plots that recur through all fiction - with analysis and examples - that outline benefits and warnings, for writers to adapt and elaborate in their own fiction.Ronald B. Tobias has spent his career as a writer moving from genre to genre, first as a short story writer, then as an author of fiction and nonfiction books and finally as a writer and producer of documentaries for public television. He is currently a professor in the Department of Media and Theatre Arts at Montana State University and the author of the Insider's Guide to Writing for Screen and Television. He lives in Bozeman, Montana.

20 Master Plots and How to Build Them

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Ben Bova

Offers advice for constructing strong stories and novels, discusses the major elements of science fiction storytelling, and offers tips on researching markets and submitting manuscripts for publication

The Craft of Writing Science Fiction That Sells

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Sean P. Mactire

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

A Writer's Guide to How Murderers, Robbers, Rapists and Other Criminals Think

Never before has such specialized information been so thoroughly compiled and easily accessible to writers! Each book is written by a professional in their respective field, providing the inside details that writers need to weave a credible -- and salable -- story.

Malicious Intent

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Keith D. Wilson

A Writer's Guide to Death, Murder and Forensic Medicine

Offers detailed descriptions of what happens to a body from trauma to burial, how autopsies are conducted, the paperwork involved in a death, and the laws that govern how bodies must be handled and buried.

Cause of Death

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Marc McCutcheon

Six novelists reveal their approaches to characterization in this guide, which comes with a questionnaire to help writers probe their characters' backgrounds, beliefs, and desires and a "thesaurus" of physical and psychological traits to aid in character development.

The Writer's Digest Sourcebook for Building Believable Characters

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George Ochoa

Jeffrey Osier

Nameplate to cover verso. Occasional highlighting.

To hold the interest of knowledgeable sci-fi readers, a writer the genre must stay within certain fuzzy boundaries of scientific belief. This volume provides some of the scientific detail that will make a writer's adventures compelling and consistent with current views of the universe. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Writer's Guide to Creating Science Fiction

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Josip Novakovich

Writing Fiction Step by Step gives you more than 200 exercises that will sharpen your writing skills while helping you develop complete short stories, even novels. &break;&break;In this sequel to his very popular Fiction Writer's Workshop, Whiting Award-winning author Josip Novakovich shows you that writing fiction is about making connections–between character and plot, setting and conflict, memory and imagination. You'll make these connections by linking the exercises. A character invented in chapter two can appear in a scene outlined in chapter eight and can speak in a voice developed in chapter ten. &break;&break;Embark on a unique writing journey and learn step by step how to craft fiction that captivates readers.

Writing Fiction Step by Step

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Stanley Schmidt

Name written to first page. Occasional highlighting. 

A writer's guide to creating extraterrestrial life-forms

A thoughtful, clear and utterly fascinating reference, this book is absolutely vital to writers who want to put extraterrestrial life-forms in their novels and stories.

Aliens and Alien Societies

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Michael Kurland

The Handbook for Armchair Lawyers

In "How to Try a Murder", noted crime writer Michael Kurland explains everything from the judge's powers to the jury's responsibilities, from defense strategies to the prosecutor's tactics. Using anecdotes from real trials, Kurland outlines each stage of the trial and explains all of the terms and legal intricacies.

How to Try a Murder

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Kristine Hughes

From 1811-1901

A study of everyday life in Regency and Victorian England derived from anecdotes, written histories and first hand accounts. The author covers subjects from contemporary recipes, to courtship rituals, and popular slang, to common occupations.

Everyday Life in Regency and Victorian England

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Intended for writers who need authentic background for their writing, but makes a hipper-dipper read for the rest of us palookas, too. Covers popular slang as well as the terms and lingo specific to Prohibition, the Depression, WWII, the crime world, transportation, fashion, radio, and music and dance. Includes chronologies of events, movies, books, and songs. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Everyday Life from Prohibition to World War II

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Sherrilyn Kenyon

The British Isles from 500 to 1500

Gives an overview of life in Northwestern Europe from 500 to 1500 and provides details for writers to portray the lives and times of the Middle Ages accurately.

The Writer's Guide to Everyday Life in the Middle Ages

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Lindsey Grant

Tavia Stewart-Streit

Chris Baty

English

Writer's Workbook: Plan and Plot Your Upcoming Masterpiece

This writer's block-busting workbook guides authors through planning and plotting a novel before writing it from the initial idea generation and brainstorming through character, setting, and story development. Full of helpful lists, plot maps, character Q&As, field trips, writing exercises, inspiring quotes, and plenty of space to write and outline, Ready, Set, Novel! provides ample inspiration and guidance to first-time novelists and more seasoned scribes alike.

Ready, Set, Novel!

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Emily Gwathmey

Suzanne Slesin

Light wear to dust jacket. Name plate to first page.

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

A Gathering of Forty Prayers and Blessings from Around the World

Presents a multicultural collection of prayers from different faiths, including Christian, Jewish, Hindu, Islamic, Budhist, Taoist, Confucian, and Native American.

Amen

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Sharon Simpson

The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship

The riveting story of the slave ship Whydah,captured by pirates and later sunk in a fierce storm off the coast of Massachusetts, energizes this lavish companion book to a unique exhibition on a five-year U.S. tour. Packed with plunder from more than 50 captured ships, the Whydah was discovered by underwater explorer Barry Clifford in 1984. Now, for the first time, its treasure holds are unlocked for public view. More than 200 items were retrieved from the ocean floor: the telltale ship's bell, inscribed "Whydah Galley 1716"; coins and jewelry, buttons and cufflinks; muskets, cannons, and swords; everyday objects including teakettles and tableware, gaming tokens, and clay pipes. The artifacts provide an unprecedented glimpse into the raucous world of 18th-century pirating and shed light on the link between the slave trade and piracy during those tumultuous times. Built to transport human captives from Africa to the Caribbean, the Whydah made one such voyage before being captured in 1717 by Sam Bellamy, the boldest pirate of his day. Two months later, in one of the worst nor'easters ever, the ship sank, drowning all but 2 of the 146 people aboard. For anyone intrigued by the lore of piracy, the mystery of shipwrecks, or the sad and salty intertwining of slave and pirate history, Real Pirates has the answers.National Geographic supports K-12 educators with ELA Common Core Resources.Visit www.natgeoed.org/commoncore for more information.

Real Pirates

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Phyllis T. Pianka

Name written to cover verso. Shelf wear. Occasional underlining. Ink mark on back cover.

How to Write Romances

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Stephen L. Gillett

A writer's guide to constructing star systems and life-supporting planets

The writer's guide to constructing star systems and life-supporting planets for fiction that's out of this world.

World-Building

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Cover is loose. Pages are clean and intact. 

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Metamorphosis

Dark Mirror

Q-Squared

Lawrence M. Krauss

Stephen Hawking

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

What exactly warps when you travel at warp speed? What is the difference between the holodeck and a hologram? What happens when you beam up? In this accessible introduction to physics, the author of Fear of Physics boldly goes where Star Trek has gone before--and beyond--taking readers on a voyage to the world of physics as we now know it--and as it might be one day. Photos.

The Physics of Star Trek

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Marc Okrand

The Official Guide to Klingon Words and Phrases

The Klingon Dictionary is the first comprehensive sourcebook for Klingon language and syntax, including fundamental rules of grammar as well as words and expressions that illustrate the complex nature of Klingon culture. It features a precise pronunciation guide, rules for proper use of affixes and suffixes, and a small phrasebook with Klingon translations for essential expressions such as "Activate the transport beam," "Always trust your instincts," and the ever-popular "Surrender or die!"

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