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'The history and development of the novel as a genre is the subject of this comprehensive, scholarly work. Its 650 essays are arranged alphabetically and focus on classic novels, great novel writers, types of novels, novels identified with particular countries or regions, technical and formal aspects of novels, theory, influence, and novel criticism. All of the entries are signed and have been contributed by specialists, and conclude with brief bibliographies, lists of works, and further reading. There are two indexes: a title index and a detailed, general index. Highly recommended for advanced students of the novel.'--'Outstanding reference sources 2000', American Libraries, May 2000. Comp. by the Reference Sources Committee, RUSA, ALA. (view table of contents)

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Contains essays on the history of 1,000 historic places

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Tracking down the people with whom he shared one magical summer in the 1970s, the author recreates that summer, evoking the joy of love and youth and the pain of growing up. 12,500 first printing.

Guy Tanered, sent to Ceylon to oversee the rubber trade, becomes involved in politics and romance during the Japanese victories of World War II and witnesses the end of British rule after the Japanese bomb the island

Seasoned American journalist Sydney Schanberg and Dith Pran, a Cambodian newsman, risk their lives and careers to reveal the true story of the war in Cambodia, in a story of honor, survival, and friendship amid the fires of war