The Thesaurus of Slang

The Thesaurus of Slang
Author: Esther Lewin
Publisher: Checkmark Books
Total Pages: 456
Release: 1997
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9780816036615

Includes jargon, sports slang, and ethnic and regional expressions

Lakota Noon

Lakota Noon
Author: Gregory Michno
Publisher: Mountain Press Publishing Company
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1997
Genre: History
ISBN:

Describes the Battle of the Little Bighorn from the Native American point of view.

Classic Cat Stories

Classic Cat Stories
Author: Becky Brown
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2020-09-17
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1529038103

Cats, be they much loved pets or inscrutable creatures, lend themselves to stories and literary invention. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning pocket size classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is edited by anthologist, editor and literary agent Becky Brown. Classic Cat Stories is a beautiful anthology that includes fairy tales and fables from the likes of Rudyard Kipling and Charles Perrault as well as comic tales from Saki and E. F. Benson. Cats, of course, have always had a dark and mysterious side which is explored to chilling effect by the likes of Edgar Allan Poe in The Black Cat and H. P. Lovecraft in The Cats of Ulthar. But above all, we love them and you’ll find here stories about all kinds of cats that tug at the heartstrings and which celebrate their curious ways.

The Storyteller's Thesaurus

The Storyteller's Thesaurus
Author: Troll Lord Games
Publisher: Troll Lord Games
Total Pages: 551
Release: 2015-04-30
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 9781936822355

Writers, game designers, teachers, and students ~this is the book youve been waiting for! Written by storytellers for storytellers, this volume offers an entirely new approach to word finding. Browse the pages within to see what makes this book different:

And The Band Played on

And The Band Played on
Author: Randy Shilts
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 666
Release: 2000-04-09
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780312241353

An investigative account of the medical, sexual, and scientific questions surrounding the spread of AIDS across the country.

The Essential Science Fiction Television Reader

The Essential Science Fiction Television Reader
Author: J.P. Telotte
Publisher: University Press of Kentucky
Total Pages: 303
Release: 2008-05-02
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0813138736

“A richly detailed and critically penetrating overview . . . from the plucky adventures of Captain Video to the postmodern paradoxes of The X-Files and Lost.” —Rob Latham, coeditor of Science Fiction Studies Exploring such hits as The Twilight Zone, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, and Lost, among others, The Essential Science Fiction Television Reader illuminates the history, narrative approaches, and themes of the genre. The book discusses science fiction television from its early years, when shows attempted to recreate the allure of science fiction cinema, to its current status as a sophisticated genre with a popularity all its own. J. P. Telotte has assembled a wide-ranging volume rich in theoretical scholarship yet fully accessible to science fiction fans. The book supplies readers with valuable historical context, analyses of essential science fiction series, and an understanding of the key issues in science fiction television.

Deadwood Dick The Prince Of The Road Or, The Black Rider Of The Black Hills

Deadwood Dick The Prince Of The Road Or, The Black Rider Of The Black Hills
Author: Edward L. Wheeler
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
Total Pages: 102
Release: 2024-01-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9361158635

"Deadwood Dick, The Prince of the Road" is a classic Western novel penned with the aid of Edward L. Wheeler. Set within the rugged and lawless terrain of the American frontier, the tale revolves across the charismatic and adventurous person, Deadwood Dick. The narrative unfolds with a series of gripping activities as Deadwood Dick navigates the demanding situations of the Old West. Known for his roguish allure, wit, and sharpshooting talents, Deadwood Dick will become embroiled in numerous escapades, together with confrontations with outlaws, clashes with lawmen, and the pursuit of justice. The novel captures the essence of the Wild West, with its dusty trails, saloons, and the ever-gift danger that lurks around every nook. Edward L. Wheeler's storytelling prowess shines thru as he weaves a tale of motion, suspense, and intrigue. "Deadwood Dick, The Prince of the Road" stands as a testomony to Wheeler's contribution to Western literature, offering readers with an exciting adventure into the coronary heart of frontier life, full of memorable characters and the untamed spirit of the American West.

Wild Women Of The Old West

Wild Women Of The Old West
Author: Richard W. Etulain
Publisher: Fulcrum Publishing
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2003
Genre: Frontier and pioneer life
ISBN: 9781555912956

Wild Bill Hickok & Calamity Jane

Wild Bill Hickok & Calamity Jane
Author: James D. McLaird
Publisher: SDSHS Press
Total Pages: 156
Release: 2008
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0977795594

bibliography, index, eight-page photo essay