publishers and publishing

On the mythical continent of Zamonia, young novelist Optimus Yarnspinner travels to the city of Bookholm with a magnificent book left to him by his late uncle in search of a publisher, and while on his journey, he meets a series of bizarre characters, both good and evil.

Rev. ed. of: A manual of style. 12th ed., rev. c1969. Reflects style preferences and current requirements of many American publishers.

A biography of the African-American entrepreneur whose publishing company began Negro Digest, Ebony, and Jet, and whose other involvements in radio and in cosmetics have made him one of the four hundred richest Americans.

Nora Chancel, haunted by nightmares of her stint in Vietnam as a nurse and by the murders of four neighborhood women, is accused of kidnapping and torturing her husband's mistress; but while at the police station for questioning, she is taken hostage by charming madman Dick Dart, a local attorney who is responsible for the killings.

Discusses the skills, education, and interests needed to pursue a career in this field.

A brief biography of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and Washington Post publisher who helped lead the newspaper's coverage of the Watergate scandal.

Guided Reading series for grade 3.

Lucy Wentnor flees to London to live with her aunt and uncle after being attacked by soldiers during the English Civil War. Although her uncle is sympathetic, her aunt is not, so Lucy accepts a job in a print shop where she finds independence and romance.

Discusses the skills, education, and interests needed to pursue a career in this field.