handbooks, manuals, etc

A guide to unlocking the secrets of "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" that includes hints and frequently asked questions to reveal clues hidden in the novel.

Presents a comprehensive overview of the places, characters, and events described in Orson Scott Card's "Ender's Game," and also covers Battle School slang, a brief history of descolada, and additional backstory not included in the original novel.

Summarizes the plays, life and legend of Shakespeare in twelve light-hearted pieces with information on his themes, important vocabulary, and definitions as well as information on characters and plot.

A collection of essays that discusses the work of nineteenth-century America poet Emily Dickinson, covering her life, publication history, poetic themes and strategies, and the historical and cultural contexts in which she wrote.

Examines the life and works of mystery author Patricia Cornwell, creator of forensic pathologist Kay Scarpetta, and includes an interview with Cornwell.

Lists the plots and characters of Doyle's sixty Holmes stories discussed in relation to the author's own life and career.

A collection of essays which analyze the life and works of author Langston Hughes, and the impact his writing had on history and society.

A reference guide to the comedies of William Shakespeare that explores recurring issues, places the works in the context of classical and Renaissance comedy and comic theory, and traces a number of themes through his early and middle comedies, dark comedies, and late romances, establishing the key features of his works.

A guide to understanding the comedies, tragedies, and sonnets of William Shakespeare that includes background information on Shakespeare's life and times, famous quotations, important themes and metaphors, and insights into his lesser-known works.