history and criticism

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Mark Twain and Huckleberry Finn

1999
Examines the personal life and literary career of the American author of many well known books, including the somewhat controversial title, "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.".

Star trek chronology

the history of the future
1996
Chronological listing of important events featured in the story lines of the science fiction TV series "Star Trek," "Star Trek: the Next Generation," "Star Trek: Voyager," and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" from the beginning of the universe to the year 2364. Provides plot summaries for episodes up until 1996, as well as biographies of the shows' major characters.

Classical music

a concise history from Gluck to Beethoven
1986
An account of the classical era's musical history from 1750 to 1830.

The history of classical music

2013
A factbook on the history of classical music, written for young adults. Presents a history of the form and leading composers and musicians in the form, plus sidebars, quotations, annotated bibliographies, and an index.

Hip-hop

a short history
2013
Presents a brief history of the Hip-Hop sound, which began in the Bronx during the 1970s, and its growing popularity around the world.

E.L. Konigsburg

2006
Contains a brief biography of children's writer E. L. Konigsburg, providing information on her early life, her family, her influences, and how she became a writer.

Presenting Judy Blume

1990
Surveys the life and works of the popular novelist.

Presenting Lynn Hall

1996
Discusses the life and career of young adult author Lynn Hall, demonstrating how her stories may be grouped around themes of independence, survival, and family relationships, and looking at how Hall's character has influenced her work.

Presenting Cynthia Voigt

1995
Presents a critical examination and interpretation of the writings of young adult author Cynthia Voigt. Includes a chronology, bibliography, and index.

Presenting Harry Mazer

1996
Examines the life and work of young adult novelist Harry Mazer who is known for his representation of the male viewpoint in his literature and discusses the significant people and events that have shaped his fiction.

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