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Ken Kesey's debut novel "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" uses an innovative structure and unique characters to tell a memorable story set in a mental institution. This critically acclaimed novel has also garnered success on film and on ...

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This work takes a fascinating look at London's place in literary history. When it comes to literary history, few cities are as rich and storied as London. Whether visiting the famed Poets' Corner of Westminster Abbey, St. Paul's Cathedral, Shakesp...

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J.D. Salinger's powerful fiction and enigmatic persona have captivated readers for more than 50 years. His works include ""Nine Stories""; ""Raise High the Roof Beam""; ""Carpenters""; an...

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Although he spent much of his career in obscurity, Herman Melville, the author of classics such as ""Moby-Dick"", ""Billy Budd"", and ""Bartleby, the Scrivener,"" has since become known a...

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-- Investigates nature's hidden processes -- Outlines the most important functions of the human body and plant life in fascinating detail -- Exceptional color illustrations -- Includes an experiments section Provides an introduction to the importa...

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-- Focuses on popular subjects that are bound to capture the reader's imagination -- Provides a window into American culture -- Encourages moral reasoning and fundamental thinking Child Abuse and Neglect Probes the causes of these offenses.

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-- Focuses on popular subjects that are bound to capture the reader's imagination -- Provides a window into American culture -- Encourages moral reasoning and fundamental thinking Examines crimes that particularly affect women, along with law enfo...

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-- Focuses on popular subjects that are bound to capture the reader's imagination -- Provides a window into American culture -- Encourages moral reasoning and fundamental thinking Chronicles the historic shift in punishing wrongdoers.

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-- Profiles the lives and careers of American women whose accomplishments have contributed to our society -- Fully illustrated with photographs and paintings

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Written specifically for young adults, the books in this series offer up-to-date information on the history, causes, effects, treatment and therapies for problems affecting the human mind.'

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This guide provides an introduction to a critical analysis of Shakespeare''s poems. It features a few poems, offering a variety of viewpoints by different critics on the important aspects of each work and an analysis of the texts'

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Each book in the Bloom''s Major Poets series covers three to six poems offering a variety of viewpoints by different critics on the important aspects of each work. These guides introduce critical analysis to students of poetry.'

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This guide provides an introduction to a critical analysis of Edgar Allan Poe''s poems. It features a few poems, offering a variety of viewpoints by different critics on the important aspects of each work and an analysis of the texts.'

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-- User's guide -- Biography of the short story writer -- List of characters in each story -- Detailed thematic analysis of each short story -- Extracts from major critical essays that discuss important aspects of each work -- A complete bibliogra...

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-- User's guide -- Biography of the short story writer -- List of characters in each story -- Detailed thematic analysis of each short story -- Extracts from major critical essays that discuss important aspects of each work -- A complete bibliogra...

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- History's greatest playwrights are covered in one set- Expert analyses by Harold Bloom and other notable critics- Ideal for class use- A must for all serious students of literature- Edited by an award-winning writer/educatorEach Volume, Covering...

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- History's greatest playwrights are covered in one set- Expert analyses by Harold Bloom and other notable critics- Ideal for class use- A must for all serious students of literature- Edited by an award-winning writer/educatorEach Volume, Covering...

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- History's greatest playwrights are covered in one set- Expert analyses by Harold Bloom and other notable critics- Ideal for class use- A must for all serious students of literature- Edited by an award-winning writer/educatorEach Volume, Covering...

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Drug and alcohol addiction are just two of the demons that the young actress (E. T., Scream) has vanquished.

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This carefully researched account details the ways society has viewed people with mental disorders over the years.

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-- A series that details the exploration, annexation, and development of the African continent by Europeans during 19th century colonization and its effects on modern-day Africa -- Generously illustrated volumes with rare and unusual photographs f...

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-- Easy-to-understand, informative guides -- Illustrated throughout with full-color photographs -- Keeps young readers' interest -- Fotoglaze "TM" laminated finish gives superior color gloss to all photographs -- Top breeds based on Amer...

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These timely volumes feature the history and purposes of some of the United States' most important government agencies through enlightening prose and carefully chosen photographs, engravings, and paintings. -- Informative guides to various governm...

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Subways, trolley cars, monorails, and other fast moving trains used for conveying people, illustrated with detailed descriptions.

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-- A series that details the exploration, annexation, and development of the African continent by Europeans during 19th century colonization and its effects on modern-day Africa -- Generously illustrated volumes with rare and unusual photographs f...

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-- A series that details the exploration, annexation, and development of the African continent by Europeans during 19th century colonization and its effects on modern-day Africa -- Generously illustrated volumes with rare and unusual photographs f...

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-- A series that details the exploration, annexation, and development of the African continent by Europeans during 19th century colonization and its effects on modern-day Africa -- Generously illustrated volumes with rare and unusual photographs f...

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-- Some of the modern world's most devastating disasters are profiled -- The reforms and improvements that grew out of these tragedies are explained and put in perspective -- Historically accurate, compelling accounts -- Selected titles contain qu...

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Each Volume, Covering Three To Six Poems, Includes: - User's guide- Editor's note and introduction by Harold Bloom- A comprehensive biography of the poet- Detailed thematic analysis of each poem- Extracts from major critical essays that discuss im...

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This series looks at the influences and historical events that shaped the lives of the great composers. Illustrated in full-color, making use of contemporary works of art, these books provide an essential introduction to the lives of those who pro...

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