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Author Stanley G. Weinbaum hit a science-fiction home run with his very first publication, the classic short story "A Martian Odyssey." In this action-packed tale of interplanetary travel, a team of researchers studying Mars encounter a dazzling civilization populated with strange creatures. Fans of the genre definitely need to add this gem to their reading list.

In the semi-autobiographical novel Paul Kelver, British humor writer Jerome K. Jerome details the eponymous narrator's rocky road through life, including his stints as an actor, a few disastrous love affairs, and a chance meeting with an influential stranger, eventually leading to his decision to become a writer.

Originally intended as a kind of a parable for businessmen, the short story A Message to Garcia has achieved a level of cult popularity among some groups, including military service members. Concise and to the point, this inspiring tale drives home the theme that anyone tasked with a job should carry it out as quickly and efficiently as possible.

Are you one of millions who has bemoaned your utter lack of willpower? Have you ever considered how much you could accomplish and change in your life with a stronger will on your side? Whether you want to shed excess weight or grow your business, the helpful willpower-boosting tips and techniques that...

When we encounter the term "creativity," most of us think of artistic pursuits, such as painting or composing music. But in Creative Mind and Success, famed New Thought expert Ernest Holmes reminds readers that each of us creates our own reality, each and every moment of the day. The way that we think...

Frenzied Fiction is another winner from humorist and political scientist Stephen Leacock. Brief and brimful with laugh after laugh, these short stories and vignettes are the perfect antidote to a foul mood, a nasty day at the office, or just a basic case of the blahs.

Do you have an itch to see your stories unfold on stage? Want to cast your lot with Marlowe, Shakespeare, Ibsen, Miller, Mamet, and other renowned playwrights? If so, How to Write a Play is a great place to start. This collection compiles insight and advice from some of the world's most renowned playwrights, providing the perfect dose of inspiration for beginners and pros alike.

For many millennia, the history of the world has been written by, for, and about men. This fascinating volume takes a different approach, offering brief biographies of dozens of women who have played a role in key world events. Learn more about the influence and impact of ladies like Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, Pocahontas, Marie Antoinette, and many others.

In an era where text-message breakups and ugly Facebook spats are the norm, we could all use a refresher course in the basics of etiquette. Originally published in 1875, Routledge's Manual of Etiquette is widely regarded as the final arbiter of proper social behavior. Brush up on your social graces before an event like a wedding or formal party, or offer a copy to a socially challenged friend.

Swedish novelist and playwright August Strindberg led a tumultuous life defined by giddy heights and despairing depths. One of his most intense periods of depression resulted in profound psychological and existential distress that Strindberg later came to refer to as his "Inferno" crisis. In this gripping...

A follow-up to the earlier novel for younger readers, Betty Leicester, this charming holiday tale visits our young heroine as she returns to London with mixed feelings. Though she missed her adopted city when staying with relatives in a quaint coastal town in New England, after her return to the U.K.,...

Today, book clubs are all the rage, but in the early twentieth century, social groups called "women's clubs" were more popular. These small groups of friends, family and neighbors gathered to discuss topics like history, philosophy, and art. This primer from Caroline French Benton offers plenty of inspiration and practical guidelines.

Renowned Baptist preacher Frank W. Boreham was known for his unusual ability to spin moving religious lessons from the stuff of everyday life. In the unique collection A Handful of Stars, Boreham takes this approach a step further. Drawing on excerpts from famous novels and nonfiction works, the author summarizes each work's theme and then relates it to a Christian concept or parable.

Are you the type who loves nothing more than curling up with a book of ghost stories? If so, be sure to add A Thin Ghost and Others to your must-read list. A gem from the golden age of Gothic horror, these spine-tingling tales will satisfy your craving for ghoulishly top-notch fiction.