Series in Indexes
Books in Indexes
A Bibliography Of Johnsonian Studies, 1986 1998
A bibliography of studies of Samuel Johnson from 1986 to 1998. Dr Lynch records not only writings about Johnson and Boswell but also about a wide variety of related topics. There are nearly 2000 entries, alphabetically arranged for easy access through the indexes.
Hidden Minds
The concept of the unconscious has staged a comeback. New research, employing brain scans and other techniques, has shown that the unconscious is not only real but indispensable. Hidden Minds traces our enduring fascination with the unconscious and our attempts to tame it through hypnosis, psychoanalysis, subliminal manipulation, lucid dreams, and even the principles of the quantum mind. From St. Augustine, who wrote, I cannot grasp all that I am,” to the latest contemporary research, philosophers, scientists, and thinkers have been fascinated with the concept. This absorbing history offers colorful, sometimes astonishing examples, while also laying out the functions of the unconscious process in our daily lives. Drawing widely on scientific research, art, literature, and philosophy, Frank Tallis shows that an understanding of this hidden mind is essential to understanding our true selves.
Listening to the Giants: A Guide to Good Reading and Great Preaching
An excellent guide to great preacher-authors of the past including F. B. Meyer, W. H. Griffith Thomas, J.H. Jowett.
Now Read This
Recommending books to readers of contemporary mainstream, or literary, fiction is perhaps the most challenging of all endeavors for readers' advisors. Pearl and her co-authors attempt to ease the process with this helpful guide to the most elusive genre. Covering 1,000 novels, many of them award winners, the book organizes titles according to their major appeal characteristics (e.g., language, setting, story, and character) as delineated by Saricks and Brown in their standard text, Readers' Advisory Service in the Public Library, 2d ed., (ALA, 1997). For each book there is a plot summary, indications on the book's suitability for book discussion groups, and recommendations of similar titles. Awards are cited as well, and all titles mentioned are indexed by title, author, and subject. Describing some of the best literature published in the United States and abroad in recent years, this book is an essential guide for readers' advisors, and a helpful collection development tool.
Singing Dad and Other Stories
With a focus on building phonics skills, this collection includes seven fun stories with colourful illustrations. It is ideal for children who are developing early reading skills. Find out about Singing Dad and Viv''s Odd Pet, as well as Ron Rabbit''s job at the fish and chip shop! Tips for reading together explain the letter patterns that each story focuses on and identify any words children may find tricky, helping you to get the most out of the collection.Former Children''s Laureate and author of The Gruffalo, Julia Donaldson, has captivated children all over the world with her lively and engaging stories. Songbirds is a phonics programme carefully created by Julia to support children who are learning to read and is used in schools to inspire a love of reading. There are eight Songbirds story collections for you to enjoy.Featuring much-loved characters, great authors, engaging storylines and fun activities, Read with Oxford offers an exciting range of carefully levelled reading books to build your child''s reading confidence.Find practical advice, free eBooks and fun activities to help your child progress on oxfordowl.co.uk. Let''s get them flying!
The Grown-Ups' Book Of Books
Celebrate World Book Day 1999. An amazing range of authors and subjects is on offer in this eclectic collection. There's something for everyone - excerpts from exciting new novels, poetry old and new, stimulating articles - even a recipe or two. It's an opportunity to catch up with familiar names and to sample some fresh one - a reminder of what makes books so special. The Grown-Ups' Book of Books is one of two books specially produced for World Book Day with the support of publishers, booksellers, printers, designers and distributors.
The Paperback Fanatic issue 37: The fanzine for readers and collectors of vintage paperbacks
84 pages full colour with nearly 200 reproductions of vintage paperbacks. Includes a massive visual guide to UK publisher Digit Books including rare J.D., SF, sleaze and horror titles. And a guide to the wild world of French paperback illustrations, including Robert E Howard and Clark Ashton Smith.
The Paperback Fanatic issue 44
The fanzine devoted to vintage paperbacks. Lockdown special! Articles on disaster paperbacks, virus paperbacks, convicts turned author and reviews of rare titles. 64 pages, full colour throughout.
The Wrong Way Down
An etching in the Ashbury mansion has suddenly acquired an inscription dated 1793. Miss Julia Paxton knows there was never anything written on that portrait until the visit of professional medium Iris Vance. Are the dead sending messages' And will Henry Gamadge, who is pretty certain the answer does not lie in the supernatural realm, solve the mystery before a murder occurs'
The Wrong Way Down
An etching in the Ashbury mansion has suddenly acquired an inscription dated 1793. Miss Julia Paxton knows there was never anything written on that portrait until the visit of professional medium Iris Vance. Are the dead sending messages' And will Henry Gamadge, who is pretty certain the answer does not lie in the supernatural realm, solve the mystery before a murder occurs'