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In the world of books and literature, "hype" is associated with bestsellerism—the books that sell the most, are read by vast numbers, and constantly talked about in media and staff rooms. Often, it is the success in itself that generates an interest because popularity begets popularity....

Jane Austen never goes out of style. Since the first publication of her six novels in the 19th century, she has delighted generations of fans with classic stories that have never changed—and countless covers that have. Jane Austen Cover to Cover compiles two centuries of design showcasing one of...

A Higher Loyalty: Truth, Lies, and Leadership by James Comey | Conversation Starters In his book, “A Higher Loyalty: Truths, Lies, and Leadership,” James Comey reveals his insights into what makes for good leadership. With two decades of experience in the FBI, Comey lends creditability...

A ground-breaking contribution to the economic and cultural history of the eighteenth- and early nineteenth-century publishing of illustrated belles lettres in Scotland, the book offers detailed accounts of numerous agents of prints (booksellers, printers, designers, engravers) and their involvement...

The book trade historically tended to operate in a spirit of co-operation as well as competition. Networks between printers, publishers, booksellers and related trades existed at local, regional, national and international levels and were a vital part of the business of books for several centuries....

Contents Victor Hugo's romances -- Some aspects of Robert Burns -- Walt Whitman -- Henry David Thoreau -- Yoshida-Torajiro -- François Villon, student, poet, and house-breaker -- Charles of Orleans -- Samuel Pepys -- John Knox and women.

***If you have ever desired to write a book, now is the best time yo do so. *** Books are the real jewels of life.  This handbook will inspire and motivate you to start the journey of becoming a published author.  Perhaps there are many reasons for which people write books.  If...

Engagement is trendy. Although paired most often with community, diverse invocations of engagement have gained cache, capturing longstanding shifts toward new practices of knowledge making that both reflect and facilitate multiple ways of being an academic. Engagement functions as a gloss for these...

Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan | Conversation Starters Manhattan Beach is the most recent work of art from author Jennifer Egan. Leaving behind her normal style of writing, Jennifer effectively depicts the World War II era from the points of view of a very strong young lady, her father, and...

Enemy of the State by Kyle Mills | Conversation Starters Enemy of the State, by Kyle Mills, is the latest chapter about CIA member, Mitch Rapp. President Alexander gets word that a member of the Saudi Arabian Royal Family is giving money to ISIS. President Alexander enlists the help of Mitch...

A masterpiece of Irish literature of the Victorian Age, The Real Charlotte draws characters from the worlds of Anglo-Irish aristocracy and the native Irish peasantry. “Delightful.”—The Guardian.

Narrative Identity and Personal Responsibility is about why and how identifying ourselves by means of narrative makes it possible for us to be responsible, morally and otherwise. The book begins as an investigation into how it is that we can hold people responsible for who they are, despite the fact...

Trump's America: The Truth about Our Nation's Great Comeback by Newt Gingrich | Conversation Starters Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich writes another New York Times bestselling book entitled Trump's America: The Truth about Our Nation's Great Comeback. Nobody has the experience and insight...

Agent in Place by Mark Greaney | Conversation Starters Agent In Place, Mark Greaney’s newest book, is the next installment of his international thrillers. Fresh from his first mission with the CIA, Court Gentry receives his next mission. This thrilling tale has Court trying to survive a rebel...