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Richter's The Light in The Forest
Wiley 2001; US$ 5.99Conrad Richter, one of American literature's preeminent authors on the American frontier, highlights family hardship, individual suffering, and societal breakup in The Light in the Forest. Impeccably researched, Richter's novel takes place at a time of rapid change in the 18th century. True Son/Johnny is the protagonist, a white boy captured at the... more...
American Poets of the 20th Century
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2000; US$ 12.95This literary companion carries you into the lives and poetic lines of 41 of America's most admired poets from the last century. From popular favorites such as Robert Frost and Carl Sandburg to the more esoteric T. S. Eliot and Ezra Pound, this handbook also introduces you to living poets, such as Rita Dove, who are still inscribing their places in... more...
Heilbroner's The Worldly Philosophers
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2001; US$ 5.99Heilbroner's The Worldy Philosophers is an engaging text covering the development of modern economic philosophy, including transitional periods like the scientific revolution, Renaissance, commercial revolution, and the Great Depression. This comprehensive guide supplements the text and covers the important concepts brought about by Adam Smith, Parson... more...
Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1994; US$ 5.99The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format. In CliffsNotes on The Handmaid's Tale, you come to realize that for... more...
Melville's Bartleby The Scrivener & Benito Cereno
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 1999; US$ 4.95These two longer short stories deal with men in commerce on Wall Street and men at sea, both involved in struggles for power and the creation of a livable ethic. more...
Melville's Billy Budd & Typee
Wiley 2004; US$ 5.99Explore two lively classic tales of adventure on the high seas with CliffsNotes Billy Budd & Typee , the study guide that can raise your insight as well as your test scores! Meet Billy Budd, the sailor that everyone likes . . . or do they? And then set sail through the wild side of the South Seas in Typee . You’ll be up to speed on all... more...
Greek classics notes
Wiley 2004; US$ 9.99This sweeping survey of ancient Greek culture covers the greatest works of Greek poets, dramatists, philosophers, writers, and historians. These writings are the foundation of the way we think and act and are important to the student of the human condition. more...
Encyclopedia of Kitchen History
Taylor and Francis 2004; US$ 235.00From the discovery of fire to the latest space mission, the Encyclopedia of Kitchen History brings together the rich diversity of kitchen history in one accessible volume. Students, researchers, scholars, and culinary aficionados- from beginners to experts- will find this Encyclopedia to be a fascinating look into the history of the kitchen from... more...
Encyclopedia of the Literature of Empire
Infobase Publishing 2009; US$ 90.00Surveys the world's greatest literature about empires and imperialism, written by citizens of these empires and the colonized people who lived under their rule. This book contains more than 200 A-to-Z entries that examine authors, classic works, themes, and concepts related to particular empires in history or the general topics of imperialism. more...
Beating the Odds: A Teen Guide to 75 Superstars Who Overcame Adversity
ABC-CLIO 2008; US$ 75.00Many famous people have overcome difficult circumstances and gone on to become successful in their fields. This book profiles the lives of 75 courageous and persistent people who have triumphed over adversity. These individuals have conquered a range of problems, including physical, psychological, social, and economic handicaps. Individuals profiled... more...









