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Paperback. English. Rough Guides. 2005. ISBN: 9781843533870. 363pp. Good condition in softcover. The Rough Guide to Cult Fiction is an eclectic and essential guide to the literary world's greatest cult authors and the facts behind their fiction. Even if you know your Hunter S Thompson from your Jim Thompson, you'll find it hard to resist a book which tells you which cult novel has been implicated in assassinations and which famous novelist offered to throw himself off a train to prove his devotion to his literary idol. Features include a critical guide to more than 210 cult authors from Kathy Acker to Yevgeny Zamyatin, lists of must-read novels, concise biographies, and much more. Book No: 465994

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days A guide to writing fiction by the Booker Prize-winning author of Vernon God Little.Part biography, part reflection and part practical guide, Release the Bats explores the mysteries of why and how we tell stories, and the craft of writing fiction. DBC Pierre reveals everything he learned the hard way. Features Summary A guide to writing fiction by the Booker Prize-winning author of Vernon God Little.Part biography, part reflection and part practical guide, Release the Bats explores the mysteries of why and how we tell stories... Author D.B.C Pierre Publisher Faber and Faber Release date 20171015 Pages 278 ISBN 0-571-32928-4 ISBN 13 978-0-571-32928-1

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days This fully illustrated guide to the Smithsonian's newest museum takes visitors on a journey through the richness and diversity of African American culture and the history of a people whose struggles, aspirations, and achievements have shaped the nation. Opened in September 2016, the National Museum of African American History and Culture welcomes all visitors who seek to understand, remember, and celebrate this history. The guidebook provides a comprehensive tour of the museum, including its magnificent building and grounds and eleven permanent exhibition galleries dedicated to themes of history, community, and culture. Highlights from the museum's collection of artifacts and works of art are presented in full-color photographs, accompanied by evocative stories and voices that illuminate the American experience through the African American lens. Features Summary This fully illustrated guide to the Smithsonian's newest museum takes visitors on a journey through the richness and diversity of African American culture and the history of a people whose struggles... Author Nat'l Museum African American Hist/Cult (Author), Kathleen M. Kendrick (Author) Publisher Smithsonian Institution Scholarly Press Release date 20170411 Pages 160 ISBN 1-58834-593-9 ISBN 13 978-1-58834-593-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Features Summary Self-help guide to writing fiction to a professional standard Author James Essinger Publisher The Conrad Press Release date 20190801 Pages 192 ISBN 1-911546-54-6 ISBN 13 978-1-911546-54-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The Ultimate Guide to The Munros is a guidebook with a difference. Rather than telling the reader which are the 'best' routes, it describes all practicable ascent routes up all the Munros, and rates them in terms of difficulty and quality (using comprehensive grading systems). This enables the reader to make his/her own choices from a range of route options. Providing everything a prospective hill walker could want, The Ultimate Guide to the Munros also makes extensive use of annotated digital photographs and OS maps and includes everything about a route from the amount of effort required to local history, weather conditions and the best tea-rooms in the vicinity. Features Summary This gripping tale of life, death, love and redemption appeals to fans of literary fiction and music lovers alike. Author Ralph Storer Publisher Luath Press Ltd Release date 20160531 Pages 160 ISBN 1-908373-64-4 ISBN 13 978-1-908373-64-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days MARCO POLO Shanghai: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips With this up-to-date, authoritative guide you can experience all the sights and Best Of recommendations for Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou. You can discover great restaurants, hotels, trendy places and nightlife venues, and also pick up tips on what to do on a limited budget and ideas for shopping and travel with kids, sport and lots of other activities. Also contains: Festivals & Events, Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & More and index. The Useful Phrases in Chinese section is helpful, as are the Chinese characters for the places listed. Shanghai an endless sea of houses, buildings towering up into the sky, roads on multiple levels. An irrepressible creative drive, imaginative art and a vibrant culture: the megacity by the mighty Huangpu River pulsates to the beat of the future. With MARCO POLO Shanghai you dive into the varied world of this great city. Take a stroll through the narrow streets of the Old City where life still goes on as it did a hundred years ago, and take a look at the Pudong skyline, reminiscent of a science fiction film. Shanghai offers an abundance of attractions. A visit to the Shanghai Museum is an essential part of your program, as is an evening in the Shanghai Oriental Art Centre or a trip to the water town of Zhujiajiao. In Hangzhou and Suzhou you can discover the beauty of the West Lake and the Classical Garden. The Insider Tips reveal where you can find much sought after designer clothes, where it's all happening, and where Shanghai cuisine is served in a refined ambience. The Best Of pages show you where the great places for free are and what's unique to Shanghai. They also offer tips for rainy days and tell you where you can relax and chill out. You'll find out what's hot - be it bike tours or sweet desserts. The Walking Tours take you into the Chinese Old City, the former French Concession and the former International Settlement. Finally the Dos and Don'ts warn you of how not to get ripped off or buy bootleg goods. MARCO POLO Shanghai gives comprehensive coverage of all the city's districts. To help you find your way around there's a detailed street atlas, with town plans of Hangzhou and Suzhou and map of the surrounding area, practical map inside the back cover, metro map and removable pull-out map. Features Summary Marco Polo Guides are packed with unique insider tips. Straightforward information is presented in an engaging format which will appeal to the young and the young at heart... Author Marco Polo Publisher MAIRDUMONT GmbH & Co. KG Release date 20130116 Pages 148 ISBN 3-8297-0723-1 ISBN 13 978-3-8297-0723-7

 How to Get Published in South Africa: A Guide for Authors - Basil van Rooyen - Southern - 1996 - Paperback in good, clean and tight condition. Written by a respected South African publishing figure, this is a guide for prospective authors and those interested in the local publishing scene. It includes detailed instructions on how to find the right publisher and how to prepare a manuscript. Advice is provided for the author of general fiction and non-fiction books, and also for authors of school, academic and other educational books. The new edition contains extra chapters contributed by experts on the publishing of literature and children's books, self-publishing and publishing in African languages. The text has been updated to take into account recent developments in the publishing field and the directory of South African publishers at the back of the book has been substantially redone.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Jesus: A Beginner's Guide introduces Jesus, the man and his enduring legacy. Separating fact from fiction, Professor Le Donne places Jesus within the context of first-century Judaism, and explores the debate about his status as 'Son of God' among the early Christians. He then follows his legacy through medieval Europe, and compares the various cultural Jesuses in enlightenment and post-enlightenment thought. Features Summary An accessible introduction to the founder of Christianity, combining history with theological debate. Author Anthony Le Donne Publisher Oneworld Publications Release date 20180802 Pages 240 ISBN 1-78607-144-4 ISBN 13 978-1-78607-144-6

We combine postage, so do look at our other items on offer. Postage prices outside of South African borders will differ. Please enquire before purchasing. Dispatched within 3 business days. Condition: Good. Double Storey, 2005 - SA Fiction. Signed with inscription by author. In this story, we follow Anthony Loxton, funeral director by day and Tony the Fox, a guitarist in the bars of Kalk Bay by night, as he poignantly struggles to come to terms with himself, the living and the dead, and, indeed, death itself. Author: Consuelo Roland Publisher: Double Storey Books (2009) ISBN-10: 1770130160 ISBN-13: 9781770130166 Binding: Softcover Pages: 275 Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.1 x 2.3 cm Free and discounted shipping on bulk purchases (postal and courier) within the RSA. See shipping for details.   Please Click ---> HERE PTO Books is selling.

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 15 working days Utah's history is overflowing with legends. For the past 25 years, Dale bascom has been collecting stories, maps, and documentation about Utah's folklore. In Following the Legends, he attempts to draw the line between fact and fiction in the quest for treasure and adventure. Features Summary Utah's history is overflowing with legends. For the past 25 years, Dale bascom has been collecting stories, maps, and documentation about Utah's folklore... Author Dale R. Bascom Publisher Council Press Release date 20070601 Pages 227 ISBN 1-59955-043-1 ISBN 13 978-1-59955-043-5

                                                                                            Paperback: 448 pages Publisher: Atlantic Books (June 9, 2005) ISBN-10: 1843542676 ISBN-13: 978-1843542674 A savage and complex thriller set in fogbound, wintry Milan, In the Name of Ishmael is the story of a secret cult of assassins and the two detectives who set out to reveal the truth about Ishmael, the group's heavily protected and enigmatic leader. Expertly weaving apparently unmatched threads in two separate time periods - mysterious child murders, a series of seemingly unconnected assassinations, the accident that killed Princess Diana, a disturbing society of sadomasochists, and the death of an Italian press magnate - Genna crafts a chilling and utterly compelling tale of political conspiracy and serial murder. Terror and spellbinding literary gamesmanship are at the heart of this daring fiction debut. In the Name of Ishmael is a gripping whodunit and stunning work of literary fiction.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days The craft of writing is a lot like spinning a web: You take threads and weave them skillfully together, and only you know where this intricate network of twists and turns begin and how it will end. Now, with Lawrence Bloock's expert advice, you can learn this art of entrapping your reader in a maze of facinating fiction. Spider, Spin Me a Web is the perfect companion volume to Block's previous book on writing, Telling Lies for Fun and Profit, which Sue Grafton noted "should be a permanent part of every writer's library." As helpful and supportive as always, Block shares what he's learned over the course of writing over one hundred published books: techniques to help you to write a solid piece of fiction; strategies for getting a reader (or editor) to reaad--and buy--your book; ideas for increasing your creativity and developing an environment that will nourish you and your craft. Spider, Spin Me a Web is a complete guide to achieving your full potential as awriter. Features Summary In his characteristically elegant style, Block offers expert writing advice and shares the experiences and attitudes of a fiction writer, in this companion guide to the popular Telling Lies for Fun & Profit... Author Lawrence Block Publisher William Morrow Release date 19960831 Pages 264 ISBN 0-688-14690-2 ISBN 13 978-0-688-14690-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The basis of three bestselling computer games Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light, and Metro: Exodus. The Metro books have put Dmitry Glukhovsky in the vanguard of Russian speculative fiction alongside the creator of Night Watch, Sergei Lukyanenko. A year after the events of METRO 2033 the last few survivors of the apocalypse, surrounded by mutants and monsters, face a terrifying new danger as they hang on for survival in the tunnels of the Moscow Metro. Featuring blistering action, vivid and tough characters, claustrophobic tension and dark satire the Metro books have become bestsellers across Europe. Features Summary The basis of three bestselling computer games Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light, and Metro: Exodus. The much-anticipated sequel to the million-copy selling cult international hit... Author Dmitry Glukhovsky Publisher Gollancz Release date 20141113 Pages 311 ISBN 1-4732-0430-5 ISBN 13 978-1-4732-0430-0

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Whether you're trying to broaden your literary horizons, find the perfect book for a friend, or simply select a good read for yourself, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die is the only guide you will need to make the right choice. Offering concise critical insight to the novels and the writers that have fired imaginations and influenced cultures around the world, this newly updated edition runs the gamut from the first Latin novel to survive in its entirety to Dave Egger's highly topical novel about an all-seeing, all-knowing technology company, The Circle. Organized chronologically and covering the whole range of literary styles, this indispensable reference traces the history of world fiction. Discover the stories behind the adjectives Dickensian, Kafkaesque, Rabelaisian... and the writers behind the stories. From the dark recesses of the Marquis de Sade's jail cell to Aldous Huxley's brave new world, and from the society of Barbara Pym's excellent women to Don DeLillo's falling man, you'll find critiques of the most important and bestselling fiction ever written. Delve into the pages of this sumptuously illustrated book and let general editor, Peter Boxall, guide you through the greatest novels that the world has to offer. Read and enjoy. Features Summary A fully updated edition of the essential literature reference book, featuring reviews of the bestselling and most acclaimed novels of all time, along with more than 500 colour images of original book jackets. Author Peter Boxall Publisher Cassell Illustrated Release date 20181004 Pages 960 ISBN 1-78840-086-0 ISBN 13 978-1-78840-086-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Key Stage 2 Comprehension provides a unique collection of stimulating texts that appeal strongly to both boys and girls, together with questions that both build and stretch comprehension skills and widen vocabulary. Comprising four one-per-child activity books and providing more than 72 texts in total, the series encourages children to pay close attention to literal meaning, make inferences and deductions, observe how writing is structured and identify literary devices. A separate Teacher's Guide is also available. Book 4 reflects the broadening interests and word power of young people who will soon move to secondary school, or have now done so. It includes: non-fiction texts covering the discovery in Russia of a long-extinct mammoth, shells and their origins and the life of explorer Robert Scott, the poignant 'last letter' from Scott to his widow, classic poetry from Rudyard Kipling, Edward Thomas, Edward Lear and William Wordsworth, a short extract from the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare, riveting fiction from R.L. Stevenson, Thomas Hardy, Daniel Defoe and Charles Dickens and absorbing autobiographies and biographical fiction from Roald Dahl and Alison Prince. Features Summary Key Stage 2 Comprehension provides a unique collection of stimulating texts that appeal strongly to both boys and girls, together with questions that both build and stretch comprehension skills and widen vocabulary.. Author Celia Warren Publisher Schofield & Sims Ltd Release date 20100228 Pages 39 ISBN 0-7217-1157-X ISBN 13 978-0-7217-1157-7