Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?Ne=6662&N=3+5205 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711514 What do the great books of your youth have to say about your life now? Smoklers essays on the classics are divided into ten sections, each covering an archetypical stage of life from youth and first love to family, loss, and the future. The author not only reminds you about the essential features of each great book but gives you a practical, real-world reason why revisiting it in adulthood is not only enjoyable but useful. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738319 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707598 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712009 Presents a meditative collection of writings on the nature of art and storytelling and incorporates tribute elements to iconic writers and artists throughout history. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707566 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738910 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712574 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731347 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742707 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742705 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1704174 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707594 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1707050 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1682808 The ultimate readers guide to choosing fun and funny stories to read with and to children, this resource offers a concentrated look at the content and appeal of different books, helping parents make informed decisions about what their children read. More than a recommended reading list, books in this guide help childrens language development and encourage good reading habits, improved comprehension, and a broadened vocabulary. Those looking for suggestions outside this book will find a Hall of Fame listing of notable childrens literature authors for any age level. Featuring a comprehensive selection of stories for preschoolers, emergent readers, and children ready for chapter books, this book is a go-to for parents, grandparents, teachers, and caregivers-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1738271 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742010 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668622 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1681741 A collection of 250 or more epigraphs arranged thematically and chosen from a broad range of books and genres, approximately half of which will be annotated with original commentary by the author - - http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667628 A comprehensive guide to the history, legends, languages, and peoples of Middle Earth, compiling facts, names, words, dates, and events. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694745 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1693181 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1693399 An anthology of stories by writers who grew up in Florida. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668646 A gift book treasure--romantic and nostalgic, funny and surprising, and often moving--in the tradition of the bestselling PostSecret, THE BOOKS THEY GAVE ME collects stories of significant books people have received and what those books meant to them-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1687472 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668277 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1630208 The Hobbit is one of the most widely read and best-loved books of the twentieth century. In December 2012, millions will be introduced or reintroduced to J.R.R. Tolkiens classic with the arrival of the first of two film adaptations by acclaimed director Peter Jackson. Exploring J.R.R. Tolkiens The Hobbit is a fun, thoughtful, and insightful companion volume, designed to bring a thorough and original new reading of this great work to a general audience. Professor Corey Olsen (also known as the Tolkien Professor) will take readers on an in-depth journey through The Hobbit chapter by chapter, revealing the stories within the story: the dark desires of dwarves and the sublime laughter of elves, the nature of evil and its hopelessness, the mystery of divine providence and human choice, and, most of all, the revolutions within the life of Bilbo Baggins. Exploring J.R.R. Tolkiens The Hobbit is a book that will make The Hobbit come alive for readers as never before-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1452391 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668555 In twenty-three passionate, sparkling dispatches--which range over such crucial writers as Thomas Hardy, Leo Tolstoy, Edmund Wilson, and Mikhail Lermontov--literary critic James Wood offers a panoramic look at the modern novel. He effortlessly connects his encyclopedic, passionate understanding of the literary canon with an equally in-depth analysis of the most important authors writing today, including Cormac McCarthy, Lydia Davis, and Aleksandar Hemon. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668245 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1672376 Barry Forshaw, the UKs principal crime fiction expert, presents a celebration and analysis of the Scandinavian crime genre; from Sjwall and Wahls Martin Beck series, through Henning Mankells Wallander, to Stieg Larssons demolition of the Swedish Social Democratic ideal in the publishing phenomenon The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1647708 The inspiring story of a son and his dying mother, who form a book club that brings them together as her life comes to a close. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1713948 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1694748 In this enthusiastic, heartfelt, and sometimes humorous ode to bookstores and booksellers, 84 well-known writers pay tribute to the bricks-and-mortar stores they love and often call their second home. Writers include: Isabel Allende, Wendell Berry, Rick Bragg, Dave Eggers, Louise Erdrich, Fannie Flagg, Ian Frazier, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., John Grisham, Pete Hamill, Ann Hood, Stephanie Kallos, Laurie R. King, Kate Niles, Ann Packer, Chuck Palahniuk, Ann Patchett, Francine Prose, Tom Robbins, Lisa See, Brian Selznick, Lee Smith, Nancy Thayer, Terry Tempest Williams and more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668642 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1623794 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1656482 Her [Adlers] new book brings together her most important lectures on Americas plays and playwrights, the giants of the twentieth century, men she knew, loved, and worked with.--Dust jacket. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1674750 Mary Anne Schwalbe is waiting for her chemotherapy treatments when Will casually asks her what shes reading. The conversation they have grows into tradition, soon they are reading the same books so they can have something to talk about in the hospital waiting room. The ones they choose range from classic to popular, from fantastic to spiritual, and we hear their passion for reading and their love for each other in their intimate and searching discussions. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1646003 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1622887 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1577859 Presents a critical analysis of the works of the British author, including his mysteries about Sherlock Holmes and his lesser-known short stories and novels. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1614526 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1511095 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1672290 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1670914 From personal grooming to facing death, Reacher gives you the benefit of his experiences in a rapid-fire rundown of the trade secrets and time-honor tactics of a freelance troubleshooter. Compiled by Val Hudson, from the novels by Lee Child. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667609 Want to impress the hot stranger at the bar who asks for your take on Infinite Jest? Dying to shut up the blowhard in front of you whos pontificating on Cormac McCarthys recurring road narratives? Having difficulty keeping Francine Prose and Annie Proulx straight? For all those overwhelmed readers who need to get a firm grip on the relentless onslaught of must-read books to stay on top of the inevitable conversations that swirl around them, Lauren Letos Judging a Book by Its Lover is manna from literary heaven! A hilarious send-up of--and inspired homage to--the passionate and peculiar world of book culture, this guide to literary debate leaves no reader or author unscathed, at once adoring and skewering everyone from Jonathan Franzen to Ayn Rand to Dostoyevsky and the people who read them. -- Cover, p. [4] http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1683049 A wide-ranging collection of essays by a contemporary critic and historian traces four decades of writing and considers such diverse topics as Beethoven, Kilimanjaro, and Britains Imperial War Museum. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1657550 Collects the reading suggestions from twenty-five independent booksellers, including Milwaukees Boswell Book Company, Tampas Inkwood Books, and Los Angeles Skylight Books. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1616334 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1629333 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1671207 Provides test-taking strategies, subject review, review of important literary movements, glossary of key terms, and two full-length practice tests. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1452373 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1608937 A memoir on the art of living with books analyzes how personal libraries reflect individual natures and innermost feelings, sharing the authors musings on the habits of book collectors from the earliest known libraries while offering potentially valuable advice on cataloging. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668118 One of Americas leading humorists and author of the bestseller Closing Time examines his own obsession with books. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1668671 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1711977 For over 150 years many intelligent, highly educated men and women have questioned whether William Shakespeare wrote the works attributed to him. From an obscure family in a small provincial town, Shakespeare had no formal education after the age of thirteen. His surviving handwriting consists of six signatures on legal documents. His will makes no mention of his books or manuscripts. His two daughters were illiterate. There is, in other words, a seemingly enormous gap between the meagreness of Shakespeares background and his achievements as the greatest and most famous writer in the English language. Over the years, numerous candidates have been proposed as the true author. Often dismissed by the orthodox Shakespeare establishment in Britain and America as crackpots, the Anti-Stratfordians, as they are known, have become increasingly visible and numerous during the past thirty years. Who Wrote Shakespeares Plays? provides a clear, objective guide to the Shakespeare authorship question by examining all of the candidates, including William Shakespeare himself. It is the first book to examine in an objective way the strengths and deficiencies of the arguments for each potential Shakespeare: Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford; Sir Francis Bacon; Christopher Marlowe; William Stanley, 6th Earl of Derby; Roger Manners, 5th Earl of Rutland; Mary Sidney; Sir Henry Neville. William Rubinstein goes on to consider William Shakespeare himself in the same objective fashion. This book is a fascinating, comprehensive, and up-to-date look at one of historys greatest mysteries. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1712089 CliffsNotes study guide on Ken Keseys One flew over the cuckoos nest supplements the original literary work by giving background information about the author, an introduction to the work, a graphical character map, critical commentaries, expanded glossaries, and a comprehensive index to use as an educational tool that will allow for a better understanding of the work. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1257273 Documents the cultural importance of Margaret Mitchells famous novel, discussing the writing process, reception by the publishing industry, numerous authorized and unauthorized tranlations, and the iconic film adapatation. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1222821 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1307186 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1482105 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1243851 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1653824 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1310294 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1327386 Barack Obama puzzles observers. Derided by the Right as dangerous and by the Left as spineless, Obama does not fit contemporary partisan categories. Instead, his writings and speeches reflect a principled aversion to absolutes that derives from sustained engagement with American democratic thought. Reading Obama traces the origins of his ideas and establishes him as the most penetrating political thinker elected to the presidency in the past century. James T. Kloppenberg demonstrates the influences that have shaped Obamas distinctive worldview, including Nietzsche and Niebuhr, Ellison and Rawls, and recent theorists engaged in debates about feminism, critical race theory, and cultural norms. Examining Obamas views on the Constitution, slavery and the Civil War, and the New Deal and civil rights, Kloppenberg shows Obamas sophisticated understanding of American history. Obamas interest in compromise, reasoned public debate, and the patient nurturing of civility is a sign of strength, not weakness, Kloppenberg argues. He locates its roots in Madison, Lincoln, and especially in the philosophical pragmatism of William James and John Dewey, which nourished generations of American progressives, black and white, female and male, through much of the twentieth century, albeit with mixed results. -- Book jacket. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1267627 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1307015 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1300575 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1454667 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1442683 As we near the 2012 bi-centenary of Dickenss birth, this lovingly abridged and lavishly illustrated edition of Fosters influential three-volume biography is the perfect way for fans to celebrate. Long out of print, it is now finally accessible to a new generation of Dickens enthusiasts, who will delight in the host of supplemental texts and images, including extracts from the authors own work and from recent criticism. The rich selection of images ranges from original artwork to rare photographs and portraits of Dickens and his circle, along with specially commissioned pictures from the Charles Dickens Museum http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1208773 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1306325 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1619126 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1393353 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1393742 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1470465 This writers guide provides a helpful framework for creating poetry and navigates contemporary concerns and practices. The author, also author of the classic book on the beauty of poetry, Best Words, Best Order, moves into new terrain in this book. Bringing years of experience to bear on issues such as subject matter, the mechanics of poetry, and the revision process, he explores the complex relationship between writers and their work. From Philip Larkin to Pablo Neruda to William Butler Yeats, every chapter reveals lessons in these renowned poets work. This work demystifies a subtle art form and shows writers how to overcome obstacles in the creative process. -- Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1433313 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1583655 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1274970 Umberto Eco, author of The Name of the Rose, looks back on his long career as a theorist and his more recent work as a novelist, and explores their fruitful conjunction. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1228975 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1373117 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1427460 For many, many years readers have wondered: why is the number 42 the answer to the meaning of life, the universe and everything? What was Douglas Adams thinking when wrote The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy? After 10 years of research amateur numerological sleuth and Douglas Adams fan Peter Gill can finally he can reveal the truth. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1498024 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1254461 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1210356 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1306893 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1548443 A volume of nonfiction writings and essays by the National Book Critics Circle finalist draws on twenty-five years of work and includes pieces that reflect on subjects ranging from jazz and the British-dole queue to haute couture and hotel sex. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1364561 Austen scholar Deresiewicz turns to the authors novels to reveal the remarkable life lessons hidden within. With humor and candor, Deresiewicz employs his own experiences to demonstrate the enduring power of Austens teachings. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1388973 When Alice Ozma was in fourth grade, she and her single father - a beloved elementary school librarian - made a promise to read aloud together for 100 consecutive nights. Upon reaching their goal they celebrated over pancakes, but it was clear that neither wanted to stop. They decided to continue The Streak for as long as they could - until the day, a remarkable eight years later, Alice entered college. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1393916 Shares expert guidelines on how to read and appreciate Herman Melvilles classic work, offering insight into its history, characters, and themes while explaining its literary relevance in the modern world. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1480484 Stieg Larssons former publisher reveals the real man behind the mega-bestselling Millennium Trilogy--a man who fought heroically for human rights, and who brought that same political and moral passion to his writing. Until the trilogys posthumous publication, Larsson was best known for his devotion to left-wing causes and as a tireless anti-fascist activist. Horrified by the rise of far-right extremism in Sweden, he dedicated himself to exposing these often shadowy and violent groups--at great personal risk--gaining international respect for the depth of his commitment and knowledge. Jan-Erik Pettersson shows how Stiegs energetic championing of social justice and womens rights characterized his life as well as his work, finally animating the Millennium Trilogy and particularly the character of the unforgettable Lisbeth Salander. Throughout the book Pettersson explores the issues, people, and places who inspired Larssons portrayal of Salander and her champion, journalist Michael Blomkvist. -- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1454682 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1302599 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1283904 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1522273 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1277503 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1368817 A tour of Bon Temps, Louisiana, provides a definitive guide to the family, friends, enemies, adventures, and lovers of clairvoyant waitress Sookie Stackhouse, heroine of the bestselling novels and HBO series True Blood. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1454671 A journey through two-and-a-half millennia of books as powerful, thrilling, erotic, politically astute, and awe-inspiring as any modern bestseller. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1304581 Named for two literary characters (Alice from Lewis Carroll and Ozma from L. Frank Baum), the author is the daughter of a Philadelphia-area elementary school librarian. Father and daughter embarked on a streak of reading-out-loud sessions every night before bed as Ozma was growing up--a streak that would continue for eight years straight. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1249209 In the summer of 1858, in a garden behind Christ Church in Oxford, Charles Dodgson--better known by his pseudonym Lewis Carroll--dressed the six-year-old Alice Liddell in ragamuffins clothes, and then snapped the cameras shutter. In The Alice Behind Wonderland, Simon Winchester uses the famous photograph of Alice as the launching pad for an appreciative energetic and penetrating look at the inspiration behind, and the making of, one of the greatest classics of childrens literature. Indeed, Winchester shows that Dodgsons love of photography deeply influenced his view of the world, helping to transform this shy and half-deaf mathematician into one of the worlds best-loved observers of childhood. Much like the fictional Alices world, as the photograph is subject to closer examination, Alice Liddell as The Beggar Maid becomes curiouser and curiouser, capturing a moment during a golden afternoon that would endure forever. Alice Liddell as The Beggar Maid was, in short, the muse that would inspire the creation of Alices Adventures in Wonderland. Deftly engaging with Dogsons published writings, private diaries, and photography, Winchester weaves together the poignant, turbulent, and entirely fascinating story behind Lewis Carroll and the making of his Alice. Acclaim for Simon Winchester An exceptionally engaging guide at home everywhere, ready for anything, full of gusto and seemingly omnivorous curiosity. --Pico Iyer, The New York Times Book Review A master at telling a complex story compellingly and lucidly. --USA Today Extraordinarily graceful. --Time Winchester is an exquisite writer and a deft anecdoteur. --Christopher Buckley A lyrical writer and an indefatigable researcher. --Newsweek-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1298732