More than 80 books and over 6 million copies of the Stalker book series have sold in Russia and in Germany.The official S.T.A.L.K.E.R book series has taken on a new image — graphic novels that will immerse you in the world of the Zone where dangerous anomalies lie in wait for the Stalkers at every turn and where hideous mutants and zombies are on a continuous hunt for man. A Swedish tourist named Max Cotten vanishes without a trace during the European Footba...

Arthur Frank has been the leader of writers groups for about eight years and has taught fiction writing at the collegiate level for several years. He is a member of Mystery Writers of America. He used to be in the consumer magazine business after leaving a corporate career in labor relations behind. He has seen any number of aspiring writers struggle incredibly trying to carve out a career in the literary world.He struggled with many of these concerns himself, finding out that the ...

Life was never easy for Einar Thorson. His father, Knute, Norse royalty and Thane of Holgar, was killed in a raid by the subhuman Wendol, and went to Valhalla. Einar was a mere stripling and too young ascend to his rightful heritage as Thane. His cowardly uncle Stig usurped his title and sent Einar with the raiders in the hopes that he would be killed and no longer be a problem. Odin smiled on him and Thor protected him; Einar was invincible in battle with his enchanted sword and became fa...

Since it was first published in 1995, The Wounded Storyteller has occupied a unique place in the body of work on illness. Both the collective portrait of a so-called "remission society" of those who suffer from some type of illness or disability and a cogent analysis of their stories within a larger framework of narrative theory, Arthur W. Frank's book has reached a large and diverse following, including the ill, medical professionals, and scholars of literary theory.Drawi...

The Silent Movies of W. C. Fields: How They Created The Basis for His Fame in Sound FilmsArthur Frank Wertheim's groundbreaking book is the first to examine W.C. Fields' twelve silent movies and how they influenced his later career in sound films. The author concludes that Fields might never have become one of the premier comedians during the Golden Age of Sound Films without first embarking on a career in silent movies. In this exploration, readers will discover new insights and s...

This book reveals how Fields became a character comedian while performing in Broadway’s most illustrious revue, the Ziegfeld Follies.As the first biography to use the recently opened Fields Papers at the Motion Picture Academy, the book explores how Fields years as a Follies entertainer portraying a beleaguered husband and a captivating conman became a landmark turning point in his career, leading to his fame as a masterful film comedian. The book also untangles a web of mysteries ...

Originally published in 1963 and authored by the then Editor of the Dancing Times, this was a pioneer work discussing not only the origins and development of many social dance forms from early times, but also relating these forms to their environment. As well as its role in social history, the book analyses the role of dance as a prime creative power in Renaissance spectacles which depicted and celebrated diplomatic, military and regal occasions. After a wide-ranging introductory ...

Updated second edition: "A bold and imaginative book which moves our thinking about narratives of illness in new directions." — Sociology of Heath and IllnessSince it was first published in 1995, The Wounded Storyteller has occupied a unique place in the body of work on illness. A collective portrait of a so-called "remission society" of those who suffer from illness or disability, as well as a cogent analysis of their stories within a larger frame...

Stories accompany us through life from birth to death. But they do not merely entertain, inform, or distress us—they show us what counts as right or wrong and teach us who we are and who we can imagine being. Stories connect people, but they can also disconnect, creating boundaries between people and justifying violence. In Letting Stories Breathe, Arthur W. Frank grapples with this fundamental aspect of our lives, offering both a theory of how stories shape us and a useful method...

This book, newly updated, contains now several HTML tables of contents that will make reading a real pleasure! The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the ebook) lists the titles of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you'll find a new TOC that lists all the chapters and sub-chapters of that specific work. 1. Little Women (Louisa May Alcott) 2. The Divine Comedy (Dante Alighieri) 3....

Step into the enchanting world of Arthur Avenue with Frank Lucido as he takes you on a journey through his magical Bronx boyhood. This memoir sparkles with life, capturing the spirit of a neighborhood filled with unforgettable characters, timeless adventures, and the indomitable charm of his legendary father, Charlie Beans. From thrilling escapades to heartwarming moments, Lucido brings to life the streets of the Bronx, where every corner holds a story and every story is a treasure.

Nach ihren Erlebnissen in "Die Ruine" hat der Alltag Peter und Leila wieder. Doch kaum beginnen die Sommerferien, erfahren sie, dass es in der alten Apotheke spuken soll. Das wollen sie natürlich genau wissen.Bei "Arthur Degenhard" handelt es sich um den 2. Band der Urban-Fantasy-Kurzgeschichten-Reihe "Bei Geistern zu Besuch", in der Peter und Leila immer wieder auf Geister treffen.