Writing for Story: Craft Secrets of Dramatic Nonfiction (Franklin Jonathan)(Paperback)

Writing for Story: Craft Secrets of Dramatic Nonfiction (Franklin Jonathan)(Paperback)

The new 'nonfiction'--the adaptation of storytelling techniques to journalistic articles in the manner of Truman Capote, Tom Wolfe, and John McPhee--is an innovative genre that has been awarded virtually every Pulitzer Prize for literary journalism since 1979. And now Jon Franklin, himself a

On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction (Zinsser William)(Paperback)

'On Writing Well is a bible for a generation of writers looking for clues to clean, compelling prose.' -New York TimesA beloved classic, this definitive volume on the art of writing nonfiction celebrates its thirtieth anniversary. On Writing Well, which grew out of a course that William Zinsser

Secrets of Spectacular Chess (Leviit Jonathan)(Paperback)

In the modern classic, Secrets of Spectacular Chess, Jonathan Levitt and David Friedgood shared their joy and appreciation of chess beauty, engulfing readers with a wealth of amazing and magnificent examples from the aesthetic side of the game. More than this, they showed how this fascinating

A Wild Idea (Franklin Jonathan)(Pevná vazba)

The incredible true story of an entrepreneur turned conservationist--the founder of the iconic companies The North Face and Esprit who used his fortune to protect over 12-million acres of land from development and exploitation and battle to save the wild. In 1991, Doug Tompkins left his comfortable

A Brief History of the Samurai (Clements Jonathan)(Paperback)

'Clements has a knack for writing suspenseful sure-footed conflict scenes: His recounting of the Korean invasion led by samurai and daimyo Toyotomi Hideyoshi reads like a thriller. If you're looking for a samurai primer, Clements' guide will keep you on the hook' Japan Times, reviewed as part of an

Dramatica: A New Theory of Story (Huntley Chris)(Paperback)

Dramatica: A New Theory of Story is the definitive guide to the most profoundly original and complete paradigm of story since Aristotle wrote Poetics. This book is chock-full of stunning solutions to vexing story structure and development problems that have mystified and tormented writers for ages

STORY OF CRAFT BEER (BROWN PETE)(Paperback)

The Pale-Faced Lie: A True Story (Crow David)(Paperback)

WINNER OF THE SPUR AWARD FOR BEST WESTERN FIRST NONFICTION BOOK - FINALIST FOR THE SPUR AWARD FOR BEST WESTERN CONTEMPORARY NONFICTION - IPPY SILVER AWARD FOR BEST MEMOIR - NEXT GENERATION INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR BEST MEMOIR (OVERCOMING ADVERSITY)A violent ex-con forces his son to commit crimes in

How to be Alone (Franzen Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

Passionate, independent-minded nonfiction from the international bestselling author of 'The

Book of Lost Friends (Wingate Lisa)(Paperback / softback)

A dramatic story of a family separated, their search for answers, and an epic journey to reunite the missing from the author of the global, two million-copy bestseller, Before We Were

Story Maps: How to Write a Great Screenplay (Calvisi Daniel P.)(Paperback)

Learn the secrets to writing a GREAT screenplay from a major Hollywood movie studio Story Analyst who will show you how to BLOW AWAY THE READER Master the structure and principles used by 95% of commercial movies by studying detailed breakdowns, or 'Story Maps,' of several recent hit movies in all

Telling a Research Story: Writing a Literature Review (Feak Christine)(Paperback)

'Telling a Research Story: Writing a Literature Review' is concerned with the writing of a literature review and is not designed to address any of the preliminary processes leading up to the actual writing of the literature review. This volume represents a revision and expansion of the material on

Fools and Mortals (Cornwell Bernard)(Paperback / softback)

A dramatic departure for the #1 bestseller. A gripping story of rivalry and ambition, loyalty and love set in the heart of Elizabethan

A Concise History of the New Deal (Smith Jason Scott)(Paperback)

During the 1930s, Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal carried out a program of dramatic reform to counter the unprecedented failures of the market economy exposed by the Great Depression. Contrary to the views of today's conservative critics, this book argues that New Dealers were not 'anticapitalist'

The Museum of Abandoned Secrets (Zabuzhko Oksana)(Paperback)

Spanning sixty tumultuous years of Ukrainian history, this multigenerational saga weaves a dramatic and intricate web of love, sex, friendship, and death. At its center: three women linked by the abandoned secrets of the past--secrets that refuse to remain hidden.While researching a story,

Creative Writing Exercises for Dummies (Hamand Maggie)(Paperback)

Turn your inspiration into a story with clear, expert guidance Creative Writing Exercises For Dummies is a step-by-step creative writing course designed to hone your craft, regardless of ability. Written by the founder of the Complete Creative Writing Course at London's Groucho Club, this

Recipe for Life (Pellegrino Nicky)(Paperback / softback)

Escape to Italy with this sumptuous story of secrets and friendships under Mediterranean skies. A recipe for life should be a simple thing: love and happiness, family, friends and a little food. But life is rarely straightforward... Alice wants to make the most of life - after all, she knows how

Man's Search for Ultimate Meaning (Frankl Viktor E.)(Paperback)

Viktor Frankl, bestselling author of Man's Search for Meaning, explains the psychological tools that enabled him to survive the Holocaust Viktor Frankl is known to millions as the author of Man's Search for Meaning, his harrowing Holocaust memoir. In this book, he goes more deeply into the ways of

Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin (Franklin Benjamin)(Paperback / softback)

Writing Anthropology: Essays on Craft and Commitment (McGranahan Carole)(Paperback)

In Writing Anthropology, fifty-two anthropologists reflect on scholarly writing as both craft and commitment. These short essays cover a wide range of territory, from ethnography, genre, and the politics of writing to affect, storytelling, authorship, and scholarly responsibility. Anthropological

Book of Secrets (Morrison Kate)(Paperback / softback)

A Book of Secrets is the story of a woman named Susan Charlewood living in Elizabethan England. Born in what is now Ghana, Susan is enslaved by the Portuguese but later rescued by British sailors, who bring her to England. Once in England, she is raised and educated in an English Catholic

Like a Fiery Elephant - The Story of B. S. Johnson (Coe Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

The critically acclaimed biography of a man respected for his fierce commitment to truth and honesty, and his passionate belief in the

Formula For Raising The Dead And The Baptism Of Fire (Hall Franklin)(Paperback)

Last Banquet (Grimwood Jonathan)(Paperback / softback)

A STORY OF REVOLUTION, OBSESSION AND ONE MAN'S