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The Merry Wives of Windsor William Shakespeare

The lovable old rogue of Shakespeare's "Henriad" trilogy, Sir John Falstaff, returns to take center stage in this lively farce. A good-natured satire of the vices of hypocrisy and lechery, the play depicts the portly knight's comic comeuppance when he attempts to seduce a pair of well-to-do country housewives.

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Antony and Cleopatra William Shakespeare

The legendary romance between an irresistible siren and a great general comes to dramatic life in one of Shakespeare's most powerful tragedies. Fascinating characterizations of a pair of history's most charismatic lovers, fast-paced action in scenes throughout the far-flung Roman Empire, and peerless poetry make this immortal drama a must for students of the theater and literature.

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The Admirable Crichton A Comedy J. M. Barrie

This classic English comedy is elevated by serious undertones concerning the class structure of British society during the early 20th century. First produced in 1902, the show was adapted for radio and television and has been frequently revived on the stage, including a well-remembered 1989 production featuring Edward Fox and Rex Harrison.

Reprint of the Oxford University Press, Oxford, England, 2008 edition. 112pp. 5 x 8.

Autocrat of the Breakfast Table Oliver Wendell Holmes

Originally published in The Atlantic Monthly in the mid-19th century, these philosophical essays were written by one of America's most celebrated thinkers. Poet, essayist, and Supreme Court Justice, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., drew upon his experiences as a resident of a New England boarding-house to add color and humor to his reflections.

Reprint of a standard edition. 336pp. 5 x 8.

Beyond the Pleasure Principle Sigmund Freud

This controversial 1920 publication marks a turning point in the celebrated philosopher's theoretical approach. Freud previously considered most behavior attributable to sexual impulses; in this volume, he expands his theory to include the death drive. His concept of the ongoing struggle between harmony (Eros) and destruction (Thanatos) significantly influ-enced his subsequent work.

Reprint of the 1922 translation of the second German edition by C. J. M. Hubback. 80pp. 5 x 8.

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The Canterbury Tales Geoffrey Chaucer

A group of medieval pilgrims bound for Canterbury Cathedral agree to pass the weary miles by taking turns at storytelling, thereby creating English literature's greatest collection of chivalric romances, bawdy tales, fables, legends, and other stories. The pilgrims — noble, coarse, jolly, and pious — offer a vibrant portrait of 14th-century English life. Required reading in high schools and colleges.

Unabridged republication of the modern English verse translation by J. U. Nicolson, first published in 1934. 544pp. 5 x 8.

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The Interpretation of Dreams Sigmund Freud

Acclaimed by Time magazine as “the groundbreaking masterwork that launched psychoanalysis,” this monumental treatise transformed a Viennese neurologist into a cause célèbre. Freud’s exploration of why we dream and what our dreams signify features dozens of fascinating case studies as well as the doctor’s engrossing analyses of actual dreams.

Reprint of the G. Allen & Unwin, Ltd., London, 1915 edition. 448pp. 5 x 8.

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The Celestial Omnibus and Other Tales E. M. Forster

Six short stories by one of the 20th century's preeminent authors spotlight journal and magazine fiction published by E. M. Forster from 1900 to 1911. These early tales exhibit the first traces of Forster's witty and elegant style as well as the profound humanism that he developed in his later novels.

Reprint of the Sidgwick & Jackson, Ltd., London, 1923 edition. 160pp. 5 x 8.

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Droll Stories Honore de Balzac

Balzac's Conte Drolatiques, published in three installments in the 1830s, offers a lively and lusty portrait of 16th century French life and manners. Thirty stories in the tradition of Boccaccio and Rabelais, claimed by the author to have originated in manuscripts from the abbeys of Touraine, abound in episodes of good-humored licentiousness.

Reprint of the Random House, New York, edition. 560pp. 5 x 8.

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The Mysterious Rider Zane Grey

From the master of the western, including the classic Riders of the Purple Sage, comes this novel of romance and redemption. A gunfighter with a shadowy past arrives at a Colorado ranch, where a young woman is being pressured into marriage with her foster father's good-for-nothing son — until tragedy, fate, and the mysterious rider intervene.

Reprint of the Grosset & Dunlap, New York, 1921 edition. 248pp. 5 x 8.

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The Feminine Future: Early Science Fiction by Women Writers Edited by Mike Ashley

Featuring rare short stories published between 1880 and 1920, this original anthology spotlights a variety of important sci-fi pioneers, including Leslie F. Stone, Lilith Lorraine, and Clare Winger Harris. Imaginative scenarios include a feminist society in another dimension, the east/west division of the United States with men and women on opposite sides, a man who con-verts himself into a cyborg, a robot housemaid, and many others.

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The Monster and Other Stories Stephen Crane

The harrowing title tale from this collection recounts the experiences of an African-American coachman who becomes horribly disfigured after rescu-ing his employer’s son from a fire. A study of race and tolerance as well as the challenges posed by deformity, this major work is accompanied by “The Blue Hotel” and “His New Mittens.”

Reprint of the Harper & Brothers Publishers, New York and London, 1899 edition. 80 pp. 5 3/16 x 8 1/4.

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Wit & Wisdom of America's First Ladies A Book of Quotations Edited by Joslyn Pine

"The one thing I do not want," quipped Jacqueline Kennedy, "is to be called First Lady. It sounds like a saddle horse." This lively collection features more than 350 amusing and thought-provoking remarks by White House wives, from Martha Washington to Michelle Obama, on subjects ranging from celebrity to domesticity.

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Running a Thousand Miles for Freedom Or, the Escape of William and Ellen Craft from Slavery William and Ellen Craft

An important work of African American history in the style of Twelve Years a Slave, this compelling 1860 narrative recounts a remarkable escape from the shackles of slavery. Light-skinned Ellen Craft disguised herself as a man; her husband, William, posed as her servant; and the pair successfully traveled from Georgia to Boston. Their story offers fascinat-ing insights into issues of race, gender, and class in 19th-century America.

Reprint of the William Tweedie, London, 1860 edition. 64pp. 5 x 8.

The Poems of Emma Lazarus Emma Lazarus

Dover's two-volume edition of The Poems of Emma Lazarus marks the work's first printing by a major publisher since its last printing in 1900.

Volume I features epochs, sonnets, and naturalist poems as well as Lazarus's most famous work, "The New Colossus," which is inscribed on the base of the Statue of Liberty.

Volume II features verse with historic Jewish themes as well as translations of 11th century Hebrew poetry and works by Heinrich Heine, Petrarch, and Alfred de Musset.

Reprint of the Houghton, Mifflin and Company, Boston, 1888 and 1889 editions.

Volume I: Narrative, Lyric, and Dramatic. 352pp. 5 x 8. Volume II: Jewish Poems and Translations. 304pp. 5 x 8.

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A Narrative of Events Since the 1st of August, 1834, by James Williams, an Apprenticed Laborer in Jamaica James Williams

In one of the few autobiographies by a Caribbean slave, a young man describes his oppression under the apprenticeship system that replaced the British slave trade. Written in 1837, the memoir proved an effective tool for abolitionists. This volume also contains the entire testimony from the Commission of Inquiry, which validated the narrative.

Reprint of the G. Wightman, London, 1838 edition. 160pp. 5 x 8.

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One Hundred Great Short Stories Dover

This treasury of 100 tales offers a volume of remarkable value to students and readers of short fiction. Selections by masters of the form from all over the world include Edgar Allan Poe, Jack London, Nikolai Gogol, Guy de Maupassant, Charles Dickens, Anton Chekhov, Joseph Conrad, Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, Saki, and Henry James.

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Green Mansions W. H. Hudson

This classic recounts the compelling tale of Rima, a strange, birdlike girl of the jungle, and Abel, the European explorer who falls in love with her. The richly colored narrative trans-ports readers to the vast forests of Venezuela for an atmo-sphere that is steeped in mystery and romance.

Reprint of the G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1904 edition. 320pp. 5 x 8.

The Heads of Cerberus Francis Stevens

A trio of time-travelers land in Philadelphia's brutal totalitar-ian state of 2118. This 1919 classic was the first alternate-world fantasy, and H. P. Lovecraft hailed its author as among "the top grade of writers." Loaded with action and humor, the novel anticipates the work of Philip K. Dick. "A much-sought rarity." — Analog.

Reprint of the Polaris Press, Reading, Pennsylvania, 1952 edi-tion. 192pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Hungry Hearts Stories of the Jewish- American Immigrant Experience Anzia Yezierska

Ten tales by a Jewish-American author of the early 20th century offer timeless depictions of immigrants' struggles and dreams. Set in New York City's teeming Lower East Side, this lost masterpiece provides rich psychological portraits of mothers, daughters, and sisters as they attempt to find places in the New World.

Reprint of the Houghton Mifflin Company, The Riverside Press, Cambridge, 1920 edition. 224pp. 5 x 8.

The Spoilers A Klondike Gold Rush Adventure Rex Beach

A 1906 bestseller and the basis of five movie interpreta-tions, this classic American novel is based on a true series of events that occurred during the Klondike Gold Rush. The gripping tale recounts the struggle between miners and cor-rupt government officials as well as a torrid romantic triangle involving a prospector, a politician, and a femme fatale.

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It Shouldn't Happen (to a Dog) Don FreemanForeword by Professor Todd DePastino

GI Albert C. Bedlington, Jr., just can't seem to fall in line, especially when he finds himself transformed into a dog. Recounted chiefly in winsome illustrations, this fantasy offers a witty and unusual take on World War II–era life among the enlisted men and on the home front. "Wonderful fun." — Chicago Tribune.

Reprint of the Harcourt, Brace and Company, New York, 1945 edition. 224pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Little Wars and Floor Games The Foundations of Wargaming H. G. Wells

Originally published in two separate volumes, these playful writ-ings by the celebrated science-fiction pioneer involve toy soldiers and mock combat. Little Wars provides simple rules for skirmishes while Floor Games offers lighthearted commentary on the battles Wells waged with his sons. Winsome illustrations enhance the antique charm of the century-old narratives.

Reprint of the Da Capo Press, New York, 1977 edition ( Little Wars ) and the Frank Palmer, London, 1911 edition ( Floor Games ). 256 pp. 6 x 9.

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The Lodger Marie Belloc Lowndes

Based on the perennially fascinating Jack the Ripper murders, this novel recounts an elderly English couple's doubts about their boarder, whom they suspect of being a serial killer. Acclaimed by The New York Times as "one of the best suspense novels ever written," the story served as the basis for an influential Alfred Hitchcock film.

Reprint of the 1914 edition. 256pp. 5 x 8.

The Art of Growing a Beard Marvin GrosswirthForeword by Commander Edward Whitehead

A great gift for the bearded as well as anyone interested in adopting the now-fashionable trend, this witty guide extols the pleasures and benefits of a well-covered chin. Promising heightened attention from women and increased social and professional respect, the author offers experienced counsel on everything from shaving and grooming to eating and kissing.

Reprint of the Harper & Row, New York, 1971 edition. 128pp. 5 x 8.

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Eothen Traces of Travel Brought Home from the East Alexander William Kinglake

This fascinating memoir by an English travel writer recaptures scenes from the Middle East of nearly two centuries ago. A. W. Kinglake recounts his 1834–35 trip through the Balkans, Turkey, Cyprus, Syria, and Palestine. Rather than dwelling on art or monuments, the captivating narrative focuses on the natives and their cities.

Reprint of the John Lehmann, London, 1948 edition. 240pp. 5 x 8.

The Romance of Sorcery Sax Rohmer

From the creator of the diabolical Dr. Fu Manchu comes this exploration of key figures of occult history. Sax Rohmer presents an intriguing tour of the dark arts throughout the ages, introducing such luminaries as Nostradamus, Dr. John Dee, Cogliostro, and Madame Blavatsky. Engaging and informative, the work encompasses astrology, alchemy, witchcraft, and demonology.

Reprint of the Paperback Library, 1970 edition. 236pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Thy Son Liveth Messages from a World War I Soldier to His Mother from the Afterlife Grace Duffie BoylanForeword by Gary E. Schwartz, Ph.D .

A message of comfort for grieving readers, this unusual story con-cerns a mother's supernatural contact with a son who perished on a Flanders battlefield during World War I. Originally published anony-mously, this incredibly moving and insightful book served as the basis for the 2002 movie Rumors of Angels, starring Vanessa Redgrave. New Foreword by Gary E. Schwartz, Ph.D.

Reprint of the Little, Brown, and Company, Boston, 1919 edition. 96pp. 5 3/8 x 8.

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Play with a Pro Alto Sax Music Maurice "Bugs" Bower and Steve Greenfield

Learn the techniques of a Broadway musician as you practice and play along with a recording of a full band. Sheet music for 15 songs — in styles ranging from jazz, bop, and swing to Dixieland, Latin, blues, and rock — and downloadable MP3s offers chances to rehearse both melody and harmony.

Reprint of the Nancy Music Company, Inc., New York, 2002 edition. (Worldwide). 32pp. 9 x 11 7/8.

Play with a Pro Tenor Sax Music Maurice "Bugs" Bower and Jeff Lange

Sheet music for 15 popular songs ranges in styles from jazz and blues to swing, Dixieland, bop, Latin, boogie woogie, and rock. Plus, downloadable MP3s allow tenor saxophonists to play along with a Broadway musician, practicing melody and harmony lines to the accompani-ment of a full band.

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Play with a Pro Trombone Music Maurice "Bugs" Bower and Keith O'Quinn

From Dixieland and boogie woogie to swing, blues, jazz, bop, Latin, and rock music, this title offers a variety of styles. Along with sheet music to 15 songs, downloadable MP3s provide a chance to play both melody and harmony with a top Broadway trombonist in the equivalent of a 25-minute set with a live band.

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Play with a Pro Trumpet Music Maurice "Bugs" Bower and Mike Carubia

Join a Broadway musician to practice first and second trumpet with 15 selections of bop, swing, Latin, jazz, rock, Dixieland, and blues arrangements. In addition to sheet music, this title includes downloadable MP3s with backup accompaniment for rehearsal routines comparable to playing a 30-minute set with a live band.

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L'Enfance du Christ, Op. 25, In Full Score Hector Berlioz

Unlike much of Berlioz's music, this meditation on the childhood of Christ is restrained, lyrical, and delicate. The three-part work is scored for seven solo voices, chorus, and orchestra, combining dramatic action and theatricality with philosophical reflection and moments of serene contemplation. The singing text appears in French and German.

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Poem of Ecstasy and Prometheus: Poem of Fire Alexander Scriabin

A visionary pioneer who sought a new musical language, Scriabin created his last two orchestral works in the early 20th century. A decade before the advances of Stravinsky and Schoenberg, he broke with musical con-ventions to express his mystical and theosophical ideals in these strikingly original works. Authoritative editions.

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A First Book of Christmas Songs for the Beginning Pianist with Downloadable MP3s Bergerac

Beginning pianists will love playing the music of Christmas with this new volume of holiday songs in musically attrac-tive, pedagogically sound, and fun-to-play arrangements. Twenty holiday favorites include Silent Night; O, Come All Ye Faithful; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Jingle Bells; and more. Each of the melodies features a free MP3 download.

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Works for Piano Four Hands and Two Pianos, Series One Claude Debussy Two suites Debussy composed specifically for piano four hands, Petite Suite and Six Épigraphes Antiques, plus his own transcriptions of two of his most famous orches-tral works, Prélude à l'après-midi d'un faune (two pia-nos) and Printemps (piano four hands). Reprinted from authorita``tive French editions, these works will delight and challenge intermediate-level pianists.

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Chamber Music Donald Francis Tovey

This volume features selections from the famous musicologist's acclaimed Essays in Musical Analysis. The contents comprise some of Donald F. Tovey's most important essays, including those on Bach's "Goldberg" Variations and Art of Fugue as well as considerations of key works by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schumann, Chopin, and Brahms.

Reprint of the Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1989 edition. (Worldwide). 224pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Concertos and Choral Works Donald Francis Tovey

Drawn from the well-known musicologist's celebrated Essays in Musical Analysis, this volume contains nearly all of the concertos in the stan-dard repertory, from Bach's for two violins to Walton's for viola. Fifty selections include choral works with in-depth essays on Bach's Mass in B minor, Beethoven's Mass in D, Brahms's Requiem, and many others.

Reprint of the Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1989 edition. (Worldwide). 448pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Symphonies and Other Orchestral Works Donald Francis Tovey

More than 100 selections from the noted musicologist's Essays in Musical Analysis cover most of the standard works in the symphonic repertory, from Bach to Vaughan Williams. Incisive essays examine overtures and symphonies by Beethoven and Brahms, eleven sympho-nies by Haydn, six by Mozart, three each by Schubert, Schumann, and Sibelius, and many other works.

Reprint of the Oxford University Press, London, 1981 edition. (Worldwide). 576pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

Sound Pictures An Annotated Commentary on Heinrich Schenker’s Fünf Urlinie-Tafeln Heinrich SchenkerAnnotated with a New Introduction by Eric Wen

Heinrich Schenker formulated a method of analyzing musical works using musical notation itself, and his work ranks among the 20th century’s most significant explorations of tonal music. This guide examines the graphs from Schenker’s masterwork, Five Analyses in Sketchform, offering insights to students of Schenkerian analysis as well as those unfamiliar with the theo-rist’s work.

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Famous studies drawn from the famed musicologist’s essential Essays in Musical Analysis series

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