At last...the Number 1 bestselling writer offers a unique insight into his life and work as well as inspiring advice and instruction on writing.

Fantasy is one of the most visible genres in popular culture. This latest guide in the successful Bloomsbury Must-Reads series covers work from a wide range of authors: from Tolkien to Garth Nix. If you want to expand your range of reading or deepen your undertsanding of this genre, this is the best place to start.

This latest guide in the highly successful Bloomsbury Must-Reads series depicts 100 of the finest historical novels, with a further 500 recommendations. If you want to expand your reading in this area, or gain a deeper understanding of the genre - this is the best place to start!

This dictionary contains over 2000 entries on the language of literature, literary criticism and literary theory, covering a wide range of categories including technical terms, genres, themes, personalities, objects and concepts.

A sumptuous illustrated journey through Terry Pratchett's DISCWORLD; a companion volume to THE LAST HERO

Deciding what to read next when you've just finished an unputdownable novel can be a daunting task. The Bloomsbury Good Reading Guide features hundreds of authors and thousands of titles, with navigation features to lead you on a rich journey through some the best literature to grace our shelves.

Student Text Guides are writtten by experienced teachers and examiners for the specific needs of students of AS/A-level English Literature, whether attempting a coursework assignment or revising for an examination. They are the perfect accompaniment to the set text, providing invaluable background and exam advice.

Aims to celebrate the transforming power of literature. This book features 50 novelists, writers and critics who draw the arc of a life lived in books, from birth to death - with Kate Clanchy on motherhood, Ali Smith on reading as a child, and Jonathan Franzen, Jonathan Coe, Nigella Lawson and Sarah Waters on the volumes that changed their lives.

Offering a guide to the poet's craft, this second edition provides a useful introduction to practical criticism for students. Chapters on each element of poetry offer a general account and end by looking at different poems, to build up sustained analytical readings.

The All-New Revised Essential Companion to all things Discworld.

Whether readers prefer Ginsberg, Woolf or Melville, this illuminating volume which tackles the definitions of gay literature will be enjoyed by all bookworms, gay or straight.

Containing a diverse selection of books to choose from, this guide explains why titles are book-club worthy, and includes discussion points and facts, and partner books. It offers suggestions on books that complement each other with interlinking themes, and tips on similar titles that might also prove a hit.

Want to become a science fiction buff? Want to expand your reading in your favourite genre? This is a good place to start! From the publishers of the popular Good Reading Guide comes a rich selection of some of the finest SF novels ever published.

The origins of 50 great titles in world literature -- fascinating bite-size pieces of literary history.

If it's time for a rhyme, or you need a satiric lyric, the Collins Rhyming Dictionary is the fastest and easiest way to refine your line.

The origins of 50 great titles in world literature -- fascinating bite-size pieces of literary history.

Defines over 850 important literary and critical terms from classical times onwards. This book features contemporary examples, including references to movies, TV shows, and bestselling books, and includes visual examples.

The Bloomsbury Rhyming Dictionary is an inspiring companion for anyone requiring rhyming words, whether for professional use or pleasure.

Over 6,500 characters from literature in English