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NExploring Historic Dutch New YorkNew York City * Hudson Valley * New Jersey * DelawareEdited by Gajus Scheltema and Heleen Westerhuijs Introduction by Russell ShortoThis comprehensive guide to touring important sites of Dutch history also serves as an engrossing cultural and historical reference. A variety of internationally renowned schol-ars explore such topics as Dutch art, architecture, and cooking, immigration in the 19th and 20th centuries, furniture and antiques, and much more. Color photographs and maps throughout. "An expansive guidebook." — The New York Times. 256pp. 5 x 9.Dover Original.

October 17, 2018

$24.95 US0-486-83493-X978-0-486-83493-1

Death of a DollA Mark East MysteryHilda Lawrence"A treasure of a mystery novel." — The New York Times Book Review. Did she jump or was she pushed? A department store clerk plunges from the seventh floor of a New York City hostel, and detective Mark East — along with two sleuthing spinsters — must discern whether the apparent suicide may instead have involved foul play. Hailed as "a distin-guished book" by the San Francisco Chronicle, this suspenseful whodunit punctuates its thrills with bursts of tart humor. 240pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.Dover Exclusive.

History

March 20, 2019

$14.95 US0-486-83225-2978-0-486-83225-8 Mystery

South WindNorman Douglas"Full of zest and high spirits." — The Christian Science Monitor. This witty, elegant novel of ideas unfolds on a Mediterranean island populated by expatriates, freethinkers, eccen-trics, and all manner of ne'er-do-wells. In the taverns, villas, and streets of a picturesque settlement, perched on sheer rock cliffs above the gleaming sea, the characters debate life and love. Meanwhile, their community is rocked by a murder, volcanic eruptions, an art forgery, and other nefarious doings. 416pp. 5 x 8.

March 20, 2019

$14.95 US0-486-83434-4978-0-486-83434-4 Fiction/Literary

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The Book of Tangrams700 PuzzlesSam LoydThe challenge of the tangram lies in the arrangement of seven geometri-cal pieces — a square, rhomboid, and five triangles — into a variety of different shapes. Collected by Sam Loyd, America's great puzzle expert, here are 700 endlessly absorbing tangrams, offering hours of mind-expanding amusement. The puzzles are accompanied by Loyd's delightful spoof of the tangram's history as well as complete solutions. 192pp. 6 x 9.

March 20, 2019

$14.95 US0-486-83386-0978-0-486-83386-6

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The Life and Love of the InsectJean Henri FabreEnter the hidden world of insects with Jean Henri Fabre's 18 illustrated essays, rendered in lively, poetic language. Whether extolling the mater-nal instincts of the Sacred Beetle or chronicling the protracted and ulti-mately fatal mating ritual of the Languedocian Scorpion, Fabre engages readers with his earnest, playful delight in the creatures that are often shunned or go unnoticed. 272pp. 5 x 8.

March 20, 2019

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Tall OaksChris WhitakerNothing is as it seems in Tall Oaks, a small California community that's shattered by the abduction of a three-year-old resident. Everyone has something to hide, from the boy's desperate mother to the investigating sheriff. The Guardian praised this beguiling novel as "a pleasingly unusu-al mixture of a psychological thriller and screw-ball comedy," noting that "the verve, humor, and pathos make it well worth a read." (North America Only). 368pp. 5 x 8.Dover Original.

March 20, 2019

$16.95 US0-486-82845-X978-0-486-82845-9

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Author ProfileLondon-based author Chris Whitaker won the U.K. Crime Writers’ Association’s New Blood Dagger Award for his debut novel, Tall Oaks, which was also shortlisted for the CrimeFest Last Laugh Award and described by The Guardian as “an absolute delight.”

First U.S. publication: winner of the U.K. Crime Writers’ Association New Blood Dagger Award for best debut novel


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The Right Way to Do Wrong Harry Houdini In these captivating essays on the trade secrets of successful criminals, Harry Houdini explains how to avoid being victimized by pickpockets, con artists, and other crooks. The great illusionist interviewed policemen as well as criminals to acquire the background for these highly readable, witty articles. He also reveals the techniques behind his own and other conjurers' tricks, from rope escape methods to fire-eating and sword-swallowing. 96pp. 5 x 8.

March 20, 2019

$9.95 US0-486-83406-9978-0-486-83406-1 Magic

Drawing D-Day An Artist's Journey Through War Ugo Giannini with Maxine Giannini This extraordinary, one-of-a-kind testimony in words and images was created by a U.S. Army infantryman who landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day. Ugo Giannini's pencil and pen sketches are the only known drawings from the historic event. Drawn in a gritty, realist style, they depict heavily burdened soldiers trying to remain afloat, crawling across the beach, and lying dead amid the ruins of a village. Interwoven with Giannini's letters to his family and girlfriend, they portray the horror of war in a deeply personal way. The hardcover edition concludes with abstract paintings, rendered 40 years later, that reflect the conflict's enduring effect on an artist/soldier's psyche. 192pp. 8 1/4 x 11.Dover Original.

April 17, 2019

$29.95 US0-486-83242-2978-0-486-83242-5

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NAuthor ProfileGerman screenwriter and author Andreas Pflüher has written several episodes of the popular police procedural Tatort. His bestselling thriller, In the Dark, has been published in nine languages.

“An impressive feat of writing that combines imagination, empathy, and a rock-hard edge — and never fails in its duty to maintain the ratcheting tension of a first-rate thriller.” — The Sunday (U. K.) Times

In the DarkA Jenny Aaron ThrillerAndreas Pflüger"Better than Bond." — Die Zeit. Trained in combat shooting and in four martial arts techniques, Jenny Aaron was a member of an elite team tracking Germany's most dangerous criminals. But a disas-trous mission forced her to abandon a wounded colleague and ended in her irreversible blindness. Five years later, she's called upon to investigate the brutal murder of a prison psychologist. Jenny seizes the opportunity to atone for her failure and to test the new skills that she's acquired in her world of darkness — but are they enough to battle a ruthless killer whose intelligence and daring match her own? (US & Canada Only). 464pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.Dover Original.

April 17, 2019

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Many MarriagesSherwood AndersonA middle-aged industrialist embraces a gospel of sexual emancipation in this psychological novel, which was praised by F. Scott Fitzgerald as Sherwood Anderson's finest work. Many Marriages tells of the awakening of a repressed soul who comes to believe in sex as the medium for self-realization. Like then-current works by Sigmund Freud and D. H. Lawrence, the book excited a scandal upon its 1923 publication. 272pp. 5 x 8.

April 17, 2019

$12.95 US0-486-83410-7978-0-486-83410-8 Fiction/Classics

Nothing Is the Number When You DieA Nuri Bey MysteryJoan FlemingNuri Iskirlak, the esteemed Turkish scholar and philosopher of Joan Fleming's Gold Dagger-winning mystery When I Grow Rich, returns for another brush with the drug-smuggling trade. In this suspenseful tale of adventure and international intrigue, the reluctant detective is enlisted by an old flame to search for her missing son, a student at Oxford — an undertaking that sets him on a course for a cultural clash between Turkey and England. 176pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.Dover Exclusive.

April 17, 2019

$14.95 US0-486-82568-X978-0-486-82568-7 Mystery

SouthThe Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition 1914-1917Sir Ernest ShackletonHailed as "a rousing read" by The New York Times, this breathtaking chronicle of Antarctic exploration was written by expedition leader Sir Ernest Shackleton. In 1914 the explorer and his crew were stranded at the South Pole when their ship became encased in ice and crushed. This account of their two-year struggle in one of the world's most uninhabitable regions ranks among the greatest true stories of the human will to survive. 384pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

April 17, 2019

$12.95 US0-486-83313-5978-0-486-83313-2 Travel & Adventure


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Destroying AngelThe Carlucci Trilogy Book OneRichard Paul Russo"Truly gripping." — Science Fiction Chronicle. In a crumbling San Francisco of the near future, an ex-cop investigates the crimes of a serial killer who dispatches his victims two at a time, chains them together in a gro-tesque embrace, and dumps them into the bay. The first volume of the Carlucci Trilogy by Philip K. Dick Award-winner Richard Paul Russo, this hard-boiled thriller masterfully combines elements of a noir mystery and cyberpunk fiction. 176pp. 5 x 8.Dover Exclusive.

April 17, 2019

$12.95 US0-486-83423-9978-0-486-83423-8

Thoreau's Notes on Birds of New EnglandHenry David Thoreau Illustrated by John James AudubonDuring his residence at Walden Pond, Thoreau became keenly aware of his natural surroundings and his observations of birds are particularly plentiful and poetic. This volume presents his soulful impressions of the great blue heron, the American finch, the great horned owl, and other breeds, all accompanied by a new selection of plates by John James Audubon. "Open to any page and you will find, besides apt descriptions of the natural world, a cogent remark or a philosophical observation." — The Washington Post. 512pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

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April 17, 2019

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COMING IN 2019

Carlucci’s Edge. 978-0-486-83424-5 SEPTEMBER 2019

Carlucci’s Heart. 978-0-486-83425-2 OCTOBER 2019

The Carlucci Trilogy Books Two and Three


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A Word to the Wise Traditional Advice and Old Country Ways Ruth Binney If you've ever wondered whether carrots improve your vision (they do) and why elephants have great memories, consult this captivating book — you'll discover that it's never too late to learn from a proverb or an old wives' tale. Folklorist Ruth Binney offers a fascinating compilation of accumulated wisdom, from health tips and kitchen tricks to gardening know-how and even hints for predicting the weather, explaining the truth behind the tradi-tions and discussing whether age-old sayings are still relevant. Charmingly illustrated hardcover edition makes a splendid keepsake as well as a fine gift. (US & Canada Only). 224pp. 5 3/8 x 7.

April 17, 2019

$14.95 US0-486-82873-5978-0-486-82873-2 Nature

Animal Lore and Legend , Ruth Binney. From ancient legends to everyday fact, this handsome hardcover gift edition re� ects our perceptions of the animal kingdom, forming a treasury of tales, legends, and proverbs related to wild and domestic creatures. 144pp. 5 3/8 x 7. 978-0-486-82875-6 $12.95 Plant Lore and Legend , Ruth Binney. This charmingly illustrated hard-cover gift edition provides a treasury of ancient wisdom, stories, and super-stitions related to plant life. Its mix of fact and fancy will captivate lovers of plants and gardens. 144pp. 5 3/8 x 7. 978-0-486-82874-9 $12.95

Letters to a Friend Written to Mrs. Ezra S. Carr 1866-1879 John Muir As a student at the University of Wisconsin, John Muir formed a fast friend-ship with Mrs. Ezra Carr, who shared his passion for nature. The lifelong advocate for wilderness preservation wrote many letters to Mrs. Carr from Yosemite, extolling the area's wonders. These lyric accounts of sheep-herding, guiding visitors through rugged landscapes, and studying the region's diverse splendors offer captivating insights into Muir's life in the natural world. 112pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

May 15, 2019

$7.95 US0-486-83237-6978-0-486-83237-1 Nature

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Stoic and EpicureanR. D. HicksThe ongoing popularity of Seneca’s Letters from a Stoic and Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations testifies to a continuing interest in Stoic philosophy. Epicureanism offers another side of a similar coin, seeking answers to such questions as what makes for a good life and how to determine our place in the universe. This classic explores both still-living and vibrant schools of thought in a scholarly but totally accessible style. 432pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

April 17, 2019

$19.95 US0-486-83260-0978-0-486-83260-9 Philosophy

The CaskFreeman Wills CroftsA ship from France arrives in London carrying a cask with unexpected contents — sawdust and the body of a murdered woman. In this top-notch procedural, Inspector Burnley of Scotland Yard travels to Paris to trace the path of the anonymous victim and her killer. This classic 1920 whodunit, together with Agatha Christie's first novel, marks the start of the golden age of the detective story. 288pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

May 15, 2019

$9.95 US0-486-83441-7978-0-486-83441-2 Mystery

Catch Me: Kill MeWilliam H. HallahanWinner of the 1978 Edgar Award for Best Novel! When poet Boris Kotlikoff defected to America, he didn't pose a threat to Soviet intelligence — but now he's the KGB's most valu-able trade bait, hidden in a safe house in New York City. Can a determined Immigration offi-cial and a disgraced CIA agent locate Kotlikoff before their infighting dooms the seemingly innocent man? "A hell of a good novel." — Clive Cussler. 304pp. 5 x 8.Dover Exclusive.

May 15, 2019

$14.95 US0-486-83276-7978-0-486-83276-0 Mystery

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Keeper of the Children on page 37


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So the DovesHeidi James"An unforgettable crime novel. James writes lyri-cal prose." — The Sunday Times (U.K.). When an award-winning journalist uncovers a corrupt alli-ance between a U.K. bank, the arms trade, and the government, he thinks he's achieved a moral and professional triumph. But when he's accused of fabrication, nothing makes sense anymore, including the 20-year-old disappearance of his best friend. Why did she vanish, and whose body has recently been discovered in a Kent orchard? (US & Canada Only). 304pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.Dover Original.

May 15, 2019

$16.95 US0-486-82974-X978-0-486-82974-6

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Author ProfileLondon resident Heidi James has a Ph.D. in English Literature and an M.A. in Creative Writing. Her short stories and essays have appeared in numerous peri-odicals, and her novella, The Mesmerist’s Daughter, won the 2015 Saboteur Award for Best Novella. She was a finalist for the Cinnamon Poetry Collection Prize, and in 2008 she was awarded the Sophie Warne Fellowship.

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The Private Memoirs and Confessions of a Justified SinnerJames Hogg"A real work of imagination, ponderated and achieved." — Robert Louis Stevenson. In this gripping tale of murder, madness, and demonic posses-sion, the son of a radical Calvinist minister takes off on a crime spree in 18th-century Scotland. Robert Wringhim attributes his misdeeds to the influence of a sinister companion, Gil-Martin — who may not actually exist. Published anonymously in 1824, this ahead-of-its-time novel offers a haunt-ing exploration of religious fanaticism. 192pp. 5 x 8.

May 15, 2019

$9.95 US0-486-83387-9978-0-486-83387-3

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Tales of the AlhambraA Selection of Essays and StoriesWashington IrvingIn 1828, Washington Irving arrived in Granada, Spain, to research a book on the region. During his stay at the tumbledown Alhambra Palace, the writer became fascinated by the building's history and lore, entranced by "its mixture of the heroic, the poetic, and the grotesque." A must-read for modern-day visitors to the grand palace, this edition presents a selection of Irving's tales, sketches, and essays. 176pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

May 15, 2019

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The Ice Cream Book Over 400 Recipes Louis P. De Gouy A master chef — and one of the founders of Gourmet magazine — introduces the fundamentals of making frozen desserts, covering the use of milk and cream, operating a hand freezer or a refrigerator, blanching nuts, preparing fruits, and many other procedures. Each chapter presents several recipes for a different kind of ice cream, accompanied by thorough instructions. Hundreds of treats include mouth-watering bombes, coupes, frappés, ices, mousses, parfaits, and sherbets. 176pp. 6 x 9.

May 15, 2019

$19.95 US0-486-83232-5978-0-486-83232-6

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Magical Experiments Scientific Amusements to Entertain and Instruct Arthur GoodTranslated by Camden Curwen and Robert Waters A rare book that feels equally of its time and timeless, this collection of vintage magazine articles presents simple hands-on experiments that seem as much like parlor tricks as they do scientific discoveries. The illusions exemplify such scientific principles as centrifugal force, magnetism, and atmospheric pressure, employing common household items, including corks, bottles, eggs, and soap. Nostalgic yet completely accessible, this volume includes an abundance of period illustrations. 336pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

June 12, 2019

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The Pie Book , Louis P. De Gouy. More than 400 recipes range from simple apple and cherry pies to mince meats, custards, and chiffons. Includes more than two dozen crust recipes and a section on toppings and glazes. Hardcover edition. 432pp. 6 x 9. 978-0-486-82455-0 $24.95 The Soup Book , Louis P. De Gouy. Thick and thin, hot and cold, complex and simple — here are soups for every appetite and occasion. A master chef and co-founder of Gourmet magazine presents more than 700 outstanding recipes for bisques, chowders, consommés, and other soups. 432pp. 6 x 9. 978-0-486-82694-3 $24.95

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Keeper of the Children William H. Hallahan In order to reclaim his daughter from a sinister cult, a distraught father must learn psycho-kinesis and other strange skills to battle puppets, cats, and ordinary-seeming creatures that have been transformed into demonic agents of evil. "A mixture of horror and occultism told with driving force . . . Add this book to Rosemary's Baby, Carrie, and other occult hits." — The New York Times Book Review. 192pp. 5 x 8.

June 12, 2019

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Nine Horrors and a Dream Joseph Payne Brennan Acclaimed by Stephen King as "a master of the unashamed horror tale," Joseph Payne Brennan wrote hundreds of tales of terror, suspense, and fantasy. This collection features stories published by Weird Tales and other pulp magazines of the 1950s, including the much-anthologized "Slime," which inspired the ever-popular thriller The Blob. Collectors and fans will delight in this inexpensive reissue of a hard-to-find horror classic. 128pp. 5 x 8.

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June 12, 2019

$9.95 US0-486-83419-0978-0-486-83419-1 Fiction/Horror

The Philobiblon Richard De Bury “Will always hold an honorable place for bibliophiles.” — The University of Chicago Press . Originally written in 1344 but not published until the late 15th century with the invention of the printing press, this legendary work was named for the Greek term “the love of books.” In 20 brief chapters, medieval scholar De Bury passionately expresses his devotion for books, praising the knowledge they contain, and offering thoughts on collecting, lending, and simply enjoying them. Perhaps the earliest text of its kind, now available in an attractive hardcover edition printed in two colors. 128pp. 5 x 8.

June 12, 2019

$20.00 US0-486-83246-5978-0-486-83246-3 Medieval Literature

Don’t miss Brennan’s

The Shapes of Midnight on page 40

Don’t miss Hallahan’s

Catch Me: Kill Me on page 33

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One Deadly SummerSébastien Japrisot"A gripping tale of hatred, revenge, and lust . . . a sinister spellbinder." — Publishers Weekly. Car mechanic Fiorimond can't believe his luck when a beautiful young newcomer to his sleepy Provence village agrees to marry him. But his bride's motivation is slowly revealed as a cunning plan to avenge a long-ago crime. Told from four fascinating perspectives, this French noir thriller won the prestigious 1978 Prix Deux Magots. (US & Canada Only). 288pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.Dover Exclusive.

June 12, 2019

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The Secret Life of Algernon PendletonRussell H. GreenanAlgernon would be all alone in a house full of ancient Egyptian artifacts if it weren't for Eulalia, a talking porcelain pitcher. Thanks to her criminal suggestions, the feckless loner soon finds himself trapped in a web of blackmail and extortion. This novel of mystery, fantasy, and madness was praised by The New York Times Book Review as "a murderously funny fugue of the macabre." 176pp. 5 x 8.Dover Exclusive.

June 12, 2019

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The Silver BearsPaul E. Erdman"Another assured jackpot." — Kirkus. The Edgar Award-winning author of The Billion Dollar Sure Thing returns to the world of high finance for this gripping novel about a bold scheme to rig the silver market. A billionaire American speculator living in England, a prominent Mafia family, and a pair of Persian smugglers leverage an illicit Iranian mine in a scam that could topple the international monetary system. 272pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.Dover Exclusive.

June 12, 2019

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The Story of the Glittering PlainWilliam MorrisThis richly evocative tale of knightly adventure by Victorian poet and artist William Morris was the first book produced by the author's legendary Kelmscott Press. The historic publi-cation revolutionized the printing process, transforming it from an ordinary trade into high art. A faithful facsimile of the original edition, this volume recaptures Morris' elegant typog-raphy, decorations, and initials. 176pp. 6 x 9.

June 12, 2019

$19.95 US0-486-83491-3978-0-486-83491-7 Science Fiction/Fantasy

The Tarot of the BohemiansAbsolute Key to Occult SciencePapus Translated by A. P. Morton Foreword by A. E. WaiteA pillar of occult science, this book's system of keys to understanding the Tarot cards adds a theological element to the work begun by Antoine Court de Gebelin, Etteila, Eliphas Levi, and A. E. Waite. Geared toward initiates, its topics include an introduction to the study of the Tarot as well as its symbolism and applications. This revised edition includes a Preface by Waite himself, the distinguished scholar and designer of the most widely known deck. 384pp. 5 x 7.

June 12, 2019

$16.95 US0-486-83421-2978-0-486-83421-4 Occult and Esoteric


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The Content AssignmentHolly Roth"An astonishing book: don't miss it." — The Boston Globe. Ellen Content, an American intelli-gence agent, disappears into the treacherous maze of postwar Berlin, much to the dismay of her fiancé, John Terrant. Terrant's told that she'll contact him when her job is finished; but after a year and a half, he's still waiting. Suddenly, he finds a clue that might finally solve the mystery — if he's not cut down by a blaze of bullets first! "Definitely exciting." — The Observer. 144pp. 5 x 8.

July 17, 2019

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The Shapes of MidnightJoseph Payne Brennan"Joseph Payne Brennan is one of the most effective writers in the horror genre, and he is certainly one of the writers I have patterned my own career upon," declared Stephen King. This new edition of an increasingly rare compilation presents 12 of Brennan's most chill-ingly memorable tales, including "Diary of a Werewolf," "The Horror at Chilton Castle," and "Canavan's Back Yard." 176pp. 5 x 8.

July 17, 2019

$12.95 US0-486-83432-8978-0-486-83432-0 Fiction/Horror

The Absolute at LargeKarel Capek"One of the genuine masterpieces of sci-fi." — R. D. Mullen. With the invention of the Karburator comes an abundant source of low-cost energy — but also a dangerous byprod-uct. Known as the Absolute, it infects the world's population with religious and nationalistic fervor that ignites a disastrous war. In this satirical and enduringly relevant work of science fiction, the acclaimed Czech author Karl Capek offers a prescient fable of the benefits and dangers of atomic power. 224pp. 5 x 8.

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The Monthly Sky Guide 10th EditionIan Ridpath, Wil TirionA user-friendly companion for stargazers of all ages, this classic beginner's guide describes all the main sights of the night sky: stars, constella-tions, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. Newly updated, its twelve chapters cover each month, identifying planet positions and eclipses. Most phenomena are visible to the naked eye, and all are within reach of binoculars or a small tele-scope. Includes sections on observing the moon and planets. 80pp. 8 1/4 x 11 3/4.Dover Original.

July 17, 2019

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Astronomy

Author ProfilesEnglish astronomer Ian Ridpath is the editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy and Norton’s Star Atlas. He is a recipient of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific’s Klumpke-Roberts Award for outstanding contributions to the public under-standing and appreciation of astronomy.

Wil Tirion is a Dutch celestial cartographer, widely regarded as the world’s leading exponent of his art. He is the author of The Cambridge Star Atlas and Sky Atlas 2000.0.

Tenth edition of the classic guide by a leading astronomy writer & a prominent celestial cartographer


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Dead SkipA DKA File NovelJoe Gores"Raw reality. A tough, taut writer. Saves a gut-punch for the climax." — Washington Post. In the first book of Gores' razor-sharp Dan Kearny Associates series, a DKA investigator clings to life after a devastating car crash — was it simply a drunk driving accident or an attempted homicide? Now his colleagues have 72 hours to scour the back streets of the Bay Area to find the truth. This new edition includes a bonus DKA short story by the three-time Edgar Award-winning author. 192pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.Dover Exclusive.

July 17, 2019

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Afraid to DeathMarc Behm"A terrific novelist ... Afraid to Death is a fascinating mirror image to The Eye of the Beholder." — The Guardian. Like its acclaimed predecessor, this captivating tale of obsession and suspense involves a pursuit — but this time, the protagonist is being chased. Joe Egan is forced to flee every time a mysterious blonde woman appears. Is she real, or a figment of his troubled mind? 224pp. 5 x 8.Dover Exclusive.

August 14, 2019

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The Eye of the Beholder, Marc Behm. A detective seeking his long-lost daughter encounters a serial killer and is compelled to help conceal her crimes. "A pivotal work in the history of mystery �ction." — The Guardian. 272pp. 5 x 8. 978-0-486-82756-8 $14.95


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An Army Doctor’s American Revolution Journal, 1775–1783James ThacherOne of the most valuable and entertaining accounts to have survived the American Revolution, this journal vividly conveys the tumultuous spirit of the era. Massachusetts 16th Regiment surgeon James Thacher chronicles times of hardship and triumph, reporting on the news of the day as he and his fellow officers received it and on events he witnessed personally, such as the 1777 Battle of Saratoga and the 1780 hanging of British major John André. 320pp. 6 x 9.

August 14, 2019

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Bring the JubileeWard Moore"One of the most ingenious parallel world stories ever written." — Richard A. Lupoff. In this acclaimed work of alternate history, the South claims victory after defeating the Union army at the Battle of Gettysburg. In the mid-20th century, people now live under the constant threat of war between the Confederacy and its bitter rival, the German Union. Can a young scholar travel back in time to reset the path and save the future? 176pp. 5 x 8.

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The Hole in the Moon and Other Tales by Margaret St. ClairMargaret St. Clair Edited and with an Introduction by Ramsey CampbellIntroduced and edited by horror fiction great Ramsey Campbell, this newly assembled anthology is the only short story collection in print of works by the pioneering science-fiction writer Margaret St. Clair. Seventeen tales of compelling strangeness include "The Gardener," "Child of Void," "Hathor's Pets," "The Causes," "Brenda," and "The Invested Libido." 256pp. 5 x 8.Dover Original.

August 14, 2019

$14.95 US0-486-80562-X978-0-486-80562-7 Science Fiction/Fantasy


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SilverlockJohn Myers Myers"The stuff of wonder." — Poul Anderson. An unlikely hero washes ashore on an island rich in the legends that populate literary history. The result is an adventure novel unlike any other, involving encounters with Robin Hood, Don Quixote, Beowulf, and the Green Knight, among other fictional luminaries. Larry Niven praised this unique fantasy world as "lifelike, but bigger than life ... and I went through it like a tourist in Paradise." 352pp. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2.

August 14, 2019

$15.95 US0-486-83411-5978-0-486-83411-5

Science Fiction/Fantasy

Ulrich Haarbürste’s Novel of Roy Orbison in ClingfilmUlrich Haarbürste“This novel may appear to cater to specialised tastes. But it is highly recommended to non-fetishists, who will find it inventively hilarious.” — The Guardian. Based on short stories published on the author’s website, this bizarre and brief novel recounts a German man’s fantasies about wrapping the seemingly agreeable rock legend in plastic wrap from head to toe. This edition includes the original tales in addition to the novel. You’ll never listen to “Pretty Woman” the same way again. 192pp. 5 x 8.Dover Exclusive.

August 14, 2019

$12.95 US0-486-83467-0978-0-486-83467-2

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