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The Dwellers on the NileE. A. Wallis BudgeA renowned expert introduces ancient Egypt's manners and cus-toms, from the cradle to the grave and beyond. Sir E. A. Wallis Budge's accessible book — covering food, work and play, jewelry, hieroglyphics, literature, religion, and many other aspects of daily life — is enhanced by nearly 50 illustrations of art and artifacts. 358pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Expecting JeevesP. G. WodehouseTen witty tales by comedic master P. G. Wodehouse recount the adventures of upper-class twit Bertie Wooster and his dryly superior valet, Jeeves, as well as irascible Aunt Agatha, hopeless romantic Bingo, and other droll characters. Originally published in The Strand magazine from 1918 to 1922, the stories were later collected as The Inimitable Jeeves. 144pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Dark ReflectionsSamuel R. Delany"One of the most profound and courageous writers at work today." — Michael Cunningham (The Hours). This Stonewall Book Award-winning novel traces the life and unrealized dreams of a homosexual African-American poet. Beautifully written in reverse chronological order, the story opens with Arnold Hawley's lonely old age, revisits his ill-fated marriage, and concludes with his arrival in New York City, where he forms a lasting bond with his formidable aunt. 336pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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Homefront HorrorsFrights Away From the Front Lines, 1914-1918Jess NevinsThe anxiety and dread of wartime Britain is recaptured in this anthology of horror stories and supernatural fiction dating from 1914–18. Selections include Max Beerbohm's "Enoch Soames," Algernon Blackwood's "By Water," and "Thirteen at Table" by Lord Dunsany as well as tales by Saki, M. R. James, E. Nesbit, and other English, Canadian, Scottish, and Irish authors. 256pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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Underground ManGabriel de Tarde Preface by H. G. WellsAfter the sun expires, the planet freezes and starves, forcing survivors to dig deep into the earth. In this 1905 novel by a noted sociologist, a catastrophe gives birth to a triumph of human ingenuity and spirit, as the subterranean civilization develops technology that frees citizens to focus on artistic endeavors. 208pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Cuba In War TimeRichard H. Davis Illustrations by Frederic RemingtonThis controversial 1898 book played an integral part in the United States' involvement in the Spanish-American War. The author, a pop-ular reporter for the New York Journal, was dispatched by William Randolph Hearst to cover the Cuban uprising. His vibrant reports, gathered in this volume, are brilliantly enhanced with 24 illustrations by famed artist Frederic Remington. 144pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Sign of the LabrysMargaret St. Clair Introduction by Brian StablefordLike other survivors of the worldwide plague, Sam Sewell lives in a subterranean shelter. Commissioned by the government to locate a dangerous witch, Sam must literally go underground to discover the truth of his weird world. This Wiccan-themed science-fiction novel was cited by Gary Gygax as an inspiration for the role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons. 160pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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The Ghost PiratesWilliam Hope HodgsonThe Mortzestus was rumored to be haunted and sure enough, after two weeks out of port the rigging went slack, a ghostly form arose from the sea, and a dense mist descended around the ship. The desperate crew’s chilling fate is recounted in this compulsive page-turner by a master of seafaring yarns. “One of the finest examples of the tightly written novel ever published.” — Robert Weinberg. 160pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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Great Stories By ChekhovAnton ChekhovThomas Mann held Chekhov in highest esteem, declaring, “His short stories rank with all that is greatest and best of European literature.” This compilation of seven early and late tales attests to the Russian author’s timeless appeal. Selections include “Misery,” “A Father,” “A Problem,” “Ward No. 6,” “In Exile,” “My Life,” and “Peasants.” 256pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Personal Recollections of Vincent Van GoghElisabeth Duquesne Van Gogh Translated by Katherine S. DreierTwenty-three years after Van Gogh’s suicide, in the wake of his slowly growing fame, the painter’s sister published this memoir. An intimate view of the artist’s life, art, and philosophy, the book is illus-trated with reproductions of several of Van Gogh’s most characteris-tic works, including portraits and landscapes. 60pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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The Little TigressTales Out Of The Dust Of Old MexicoWallace SmithJournalist Wallace Smith covered the armed struggles of the Mexican Revolution during the 1910s and ‘20s, and his experiences during those tumultuous times inspired these remarkable stories. Populated by soldiers, bandits, and peasants, the tales of love, treachery, courage, and adventure are illustrated by the author’s atmospheric drawings from his field sketchbook. 224pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

City of Endless NightMilo HastingsIn Berlin of 2041, millions of citizens live underground. Strictly rationed food is available only to workers, Christianity is banned, and breeding is governed by eugenics. This gripping dystopian novel, originally published in 1919, offers a remarkably prescient vision of Nazi ideology and constitutes a landmark of science fiction. 352pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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Worlds of the ImperiumKeith LaumerAn American diplomat is tasked with the assassination of a global dictator in this fast-paced science-fiction novel. The action unfolds amid a trio of parallel universes: reality as we know it; the Imperium, in which the British Empire has mastered the secret of interworld travel; and a chaotic sphere that threatens the existence of all three worlds. 176pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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Under the Moons of MarsA Collection of Scientific RomanceIntroduced and Edited by Brian StablefordAssembled by a legendary science-fiction author and editor, this compilation presents nearly 30 early tales of futuristic societies, rogue stars, rebellious machines, and other now-familiar subjects of speculative fiction. These formative short stories, originally published between 1835–1924, include works by Poe, Hawthorne, Bierce, Wells, London, and Kipling, as well as lesser-known authors. 336pp. 6 x 9.

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John Ransom’s Civil War DiaryNotes from Inside Andersonville, the Civil War’s Most Notorious PrisonJohn Ransom“As compelling and powerful as a novel,” proclaimed the Los Angeles Times of this authentic historical document, a firsthand account of life in an infamous Confederate jail. A 20-year-old Union soldier describes the cruelties and appalling deprivations of Georgia’s Andersonville Prison as well as the acts of courage and kindness that helped him survive. Introduction by Bruce Catton. 226pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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Strangers No MoreTales of Alien Life by Science Fiction Masters Isaac Asimov, Philip José Farmer, Marion Zimmer Bradley and more!DoverThese spellbinding sci-fi tales of Martians and other extraterrestrials first appeared in the leading pulp magazines of the 1950s: Galaxy, Amazing Science Fiction, and Fantastic Universe. Nine groundbreaking selections include “Youth” by Isaac Asimov, “Rastignac the Devil” by Philip José Farmer, and “Year of the Big Thaw” by Marion Zimmer Bradley. Includes atmospheric original illustrations. 192pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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In the DriftMichael SwanwickIn this dystopic world, radiation from the 1979 Three Mile Island accident has contaminated all of central Pennsylvania. The fallout zone, known as the Drift, harbors two-headed monsters, mutated vampires, and other outcasts who struggle to survive and transcend their shattered world. “Compulsively readable.” — George R. R. Martin. 208pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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Armageddon--2419 A.D. and The Airlords of HanPhilip Francis NowlanMeet fiction’s great pioneer of space exploration in his very first adventures. Buck Rogers debuted in the 1920s in these two tales from the legendary pulp magazine Amazing Stories. The intrepid voyager, who emerged from a state of suspended animation into the 25th century, later became a star of movies, radio, television, and video games. 160pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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The Violin-Makers of the Guarneri Family (1626-1762)William Henry Hill, Arthur F. Hill and Alfred Ebsworth HillA must for violinists, music historians, and collectors, this profusely illustrated volume presents both a history of the legendary family of Italian violin-makers and the definitive commentary on their craftsmanship. Over 131 photographs, 16 of them in full color, enhance the expert analysis of forms, dimensions, materials, varnishes, and other fascinat-ing details. 272pp. 8 1/2 x 11.

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MozartThe Man and the Artist Revealed in His Own WordsEdited by Friedrich Kerst and Henry KrehbielThe legendary composer himself offers intriguing glimpses of his life and personality in these passages from letters to family and friends. In addition to firsthand insights into Mozart's thoughts on music, readers will find intimate reflections on religion, love, travel, friend-ship, and other matters. Extensive annotations provide background for each excerpt. 99pp. 5 3/8 x 8 1/2.

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Caruso and Tetrazzini On the Art of SingingEnrico Caruso and Luisa TetrazziniTwo of opera’s greatest names offer encouragement and useful advice to aspiring singers in this classic guide. Tenor Enrico Caruso and coloratura soprano Luisa Tetrazzini employ nontechnical terms to discuss care and training of the voice, breath control, tone emis-sion and attack, voice faults, diction, and other aspects of vocal training. 71pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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