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Classics of science fiction and fantasy literature

2002
Provides plot summaries and analyses of one hundred major books and series in the science fiction and fantasy genre, arranged alphabetically by title from "Aegypt" to "Make Room! Make Room!".

Urban grit

a guide to street lit
2011
Offers librarians an overview of street lit, explaining what it is, who reads it, and why it should be added to their library collection, and offers tips on connecting with fans of the genre and using it in library programs.

This is my life

a guide to realistic fiction for teens
2010
Offers descriptions of approximately 1,300 realistic fiction books for young adult readers, arranged into categories that reflect the situations teens face; and provides advice for readers' advisory and collection development.

Hispanic-American writers

2010
Examines the history and common themes of Hispanic American literature and provides brief biographies of significant authors, such as Rudolfo Anaya, Oscar Hijuelos, and Cristina Garc?a, as well as analyses of their works.

Masterplots II

1986
Includes more than 360 interpretative essays on works of twentieth-century fiction published in the United States and Latin America.

Masterpieces of African-American literature

1992
Guide to 200 years of African-American literature featuring critical summaries and descriptions of major works, facts, and dates of authorship.

Literature of developing nations for students

presenting analysis, context, and criticism on literature of developing nations
2000
Contains alphabetically arranged entries that examine over fifty works of literature from developing nations, each with an introduction to the work and its author, a plot summary, descriptions of important characters, analysis of important themes, a critical overview, and other information.

The writer's book of matches

1,001 prompts to ignite your fiction
2005
Presents more than one thousand writing prompts designed to help writers spark their imaginations and create new fiction.

Opera 101

a complete guide to learning and loving opera
1994
Gives an analysis of eleven key operas.

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