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Love to write? Thinking of dabbling in fiction, trying your hand at horror, or even penning your own memoir? Whether you're struggling to put ideas on the page, or want a fresh take on an older piece of work - King fan or no - On Writing will help you to develop a mastery of the craft.

On Writing's uniqueness is that it doesn't read like a drawn-out instruction manual the way many "How To Write" books often will, because On Writing isn't your traditional English or Writing book. Part autobiography - in which King reveals much about his early life and career - part anecdotal advice - complete with tips on how to start your own writing process - and all-around entertaining, On Writing will keep you turning the pages and even taking notes along the way.

Is this a kids' book? Don't be fooled by its size and cover - Outbreak is a great read for young scientists and older science buffs alike! This mini-volume of pop-science introduces microbes and the effects that they can have on humans, and chronicles the social and scientific effects of several plagues - including the Black Death, smallpox, yellow fever, cholera, tuberculosis, and influenza - throughout history, and explanations of how citizens and scientists still struggle with diseases today. Complete with beautiful and wonderfully-detailed pictures and paintings, Outbreak shows readers big, sexy science in a small binding!