Books like The mammoth encyclopedia of science fiction by George Mann

Adam Smith’s seminal 1776 treatise that laid the groundwork for modern economic theory, presented here in a reprint of Edwin Cannan’s 1904 edition with a new preface by economist George J. Stigler.

A curated anthology of classic American science fiction stories from the early 20th century, featuring renowned writers like Isaac Asimov, A. E. van Vogt, and Theodore Sturgeon.

An anthology of classic American science‑fiction and fantasy tales by authors such as Silverberg, Kingsbury, Vinge, Pohl, Spinrad, Wellen, Niven, Varley, Anderson, and Dickson.

A celebrated anthology of classic American science‑fiction novellas, featuring works by Lovecraft, Gold, Woolrich, Campbell, Leinster, Bates, Russell, Weinbaum, de Camp, and Williamson, all collected in one volume.

Moss Hart once said that you never really learn how to write a play; you only learn how to write this play. Crafted with that adage in mind, The Dramatic Writer's Companion is designed to help writers explore their own ideas in order to develop the script in front of them. No ordinary guide to plotting, this handbook starts with the principle that character is key. "The character is not something added to the scene or to the story," writes author Will Dunne. "Rather, the character is the scene. The character is the story." Having spent decades working with dramatists to refine and expand their existing plays and screenplays, Dunne effortlessly blends condensed dramatic theory with specific action steps—over sixty workshop-tested exercises that can be adapted to virtually any individual writing process and dramatic script. Dunne's in-depth method is both instinctual and intellectual, allowing writers to discover new actions for their characters and new directions for their stories. Dunne's own experience is a crucial element of this guide. His plays have been selected by the Eugene O'Neill Theatre Center for three U.S. National Playwrights Conferences and have earned numerous honors, including a Charles MacArthur Fellowship, four Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Awards, and two Drama-Logue Playwriting Awards. Thousands of individuals have already benefited from his workshops, and The Dramatic Writer's Companion promises to bring his remarkable creative method to an even wider audience.

Key Concepts in Popular Music presents a comprehensive A-Z glossary of the main terms and concepts used in the study of popular music. The book includes definitions of: * key musical genres, from bhangra to punk rock * musical subcultures, from hippies to Goths * methodologies, from Marxism to postmodernism * musicological terms, from sound to harmony * musical phenomena, from girl groups to concept albums Each entry includes suggestions for further reading and listening and is cross-referenced with related concepts.

An analytical guide exploring what narrative fiction is, its distinctions from other narratives, and contemporary theoretical approaches.

An accessible month‑by‑month plan that walks readers through classics from The Odyssey to Vanity Fair, offering insightful themes, character highlights, reading tips, and historical context.