An intimate portrait of the acclaimed author, who is known for her best-selling thrillers starring Dr. Kay Scarpeta, delves into her life, her work, and the riveting relationship between the two, and provides interviews with the author, various articles about her work, trivia, and a full discussion of each of her books. Original.

Provides a reference guide to the Harry Potter phenomena discussing, J.K. Rowling the author, the movies, an analysis of the first five books, merchandise, and the most popular Harry Potter official and fan websites.

'Passport to Narnia is a beginners guide to C.S. Lewis' classic Chronicles of Narnia offering a book-by-book synopsis of the series, and an in-depth look at the forthcoming movie series. Passport to Narnia also includes a biography of Lewis, along with interviews, photos, a guide to C. S. Lewis' England and more'--Provided by publisher.Presents a guide to C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, offering a book-by-book synopsis of the series, a biography of Lewis, interviews, a guide to C.S. Lewis' England, and a look at the forthcoming movie series.

Product Description: Did you know that—J. K. Rowling's characters share a lot in common with J. R. R. Tolkien's characters?Many of the magical items in Harry's world actually have equivalents in ours?Some of Rowling's beasts have been around for hundreds of years?Find out the stories behind the storiesWith more than 300 entries, from bite-sized appetizers to meaty entrees, this book provides fun and fascinating facts behind the world myths, legends, literature, and history embedded in the Harry Potter novels by J...read more

Provides a reference guide to the Harry Potter phenomena discussing, J.K. Rowling the author, the movies, an analysis of the first five books, merchandise, and the most popular Harry Potter official and fan websites.

Product Description: After the September 11th terrorist attacks and anthrax scare of 2001, the need to prepare for the possibility of terrorist attacks using nuclear, biological, chemical, or radiological weapons has become increasingly apparent. Written in plain language by a former Army NBC officer, this book dispels several media-propagated myths and tells the real story about what people can and cannot do to protect themselves and their families...read more

Provides information on books, audio and video adaptations, collectibles, Websites, art, and other products related to the works of J.R.R. Tolkien.

Looks at the world in which author Stephen King lives and the real-life places that inspired the settings for some of his most popular works (view table of contents)

Covers all aspects of the author's career, including his work as a writer, screenwriter, and actor, and as a popular cult figure (view table of contents)

Product Description: From Carrie to Wizard and Glass, Beahm thoro ughly examines King''s life as a celebrity and a publishing p henomenon that has published more than 40 books to date. '

Nearly seventy articles, interviews, profiles, sidebars, and photographs--organized thematically in five sections, make up a combination general-interest reader, resource guide, and reference to Anne Rice's haunted world. By the editor of The Stephen King Companion. Original.

Product Description: Book by Beahm, George W.