stories, plots, etc

This volume contains descriptions of books in eight fiction genres, including author or editor's name, publication information, story type, major characters, setting, plot summary, and more.

This volume contains descriptions of more than 1200 books published in 2004 in nine fiction genres, including author or editor's name, publication information, story type, major characters, setting, plot summary, and more.

This volume contains descriptions of 1,264 books in nine fiction genres, including author or editor's name, publication information, story type, major characters, setting, plot summary, and more.

Presents the stories of nine well-known ballets, including "Swan Lake," "The Nutcracker," "Giselle," and "Coppelia.".

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide brief summaries of more than five hundred nonfiction books for teen readers, each including the author, title, publisher, publication date, ISBN, and suggested reading level; grouped by genre and reading interest.

Lists and discusses one hundren and one must-read books for kids.

A handbook for defending challenged young adult books that features profiles with plot summaries, published reviews, information on awards and prizes, and more.

Lists and discusses one hundred and one must-read books for kids.

Brings the most important fictional works of the first decade of the century into view, discussing plot, characters, critical reception and more. Offers insight to readers of contemporary global literature which has been translated into English for multidisciplinary approaches to research. Narrative sections combine literary analysis with biographical, literary and cultural/historical context, as well as further readings, adaptations, awards and maps, and signed literary analysis. Works are indexed by sub-genre, themes, language, literary devices, country, regions and other criteria.

On cover: A comprehensive guide to the most frequently performed plays.