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In this alternate history, George Washington becomes Lord President George I of the United States in 1789, and this action changes the course of world development: the monarchies of Europe and the New World are never displaced, but evolve into parliamentary democracies. And so, in this strange new universe, when Lord President John IV (Kennedy) travels to Dallas in 1963, the assassin's bullet misses, killing the Lord Governor of Texas instead, and Kennedy survives to serve two full terms in office!

Dr. Weinkauf offers an in-depth exploration of Ngaio Marsh's crime novels, tracing the evolution of her prolific career from her debut in 1934 to her final work. This comprehensive analysis examines Marsh's contribution to the Golden Age of detective fiction, focusing on her signature character, Inspector Roderick Alleyn, and her unique blend of sophisticated settings, intricate plots, and theatrical influences. Weinkauf provides valuable insights into Marsh's writing process, recurring themes, and her enduring legacy in the genre of mystery fiction.

In this new collection of his nonfiction, well-known critic and novelist Darrell Schweitzer writes about The Lord of the Rings, Neil Gaiman, E. R. Eddison, the Three Stooges, H. P. Lovecraft, Lord Dunsany, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert Nathan, alternate histories, the culture of bookselling, and many others. "The finest kind of criticism--knowledgeable, witty, and highly accessible"--Robert Reginald

The talking monkey might have been a joke, but there was nothing funny about blackmail!

The Nazis attack the West--in 1938! First their Blitzkrieg attacks and subdues Czechslovakia. Now it's England's turn, as wave after wave of German bombers devastate London and the other big cities. British spy Richard Steele has evidence of an appalling Nazi weapon, a gas that freezes everything it touches. But Steele's stuck in Germany--can he return home in time to warn Britain? The second book in a gripping trilogy.

The Beach Boys are one of the most long-lived and popular rock groups of the modern era. Their distinctive sound and outlook, which began as smooth Southern California surfing music in the early 1960s, evolved to the point where they became a phenomenon in themselves, the epitome of a rock style that combined the melodious poetry of Robinson Jeffers with the lilting rhythms of Mike Love and Al Jardine. Exuberance was always their trademark. You knew they liked what they were singing about, whether it was surf, cars, or girls. No wonder, then, that the Boys were a major factor in putting Southern California on the landscape of modern rock music. Their many albums span over three decades of tension, turmoil, and upheaval, but their music has somehow survived the years with undiminished spirit and vigor. The Beach Boys remain definitive representatives of the open, generous spirit of the California lifestyle. Golden and Seldis explore the group and their music as a golden example of the pastoral theme. Includes a detailed Discography, Notes, Bibliography, and comprehensive Index.

Frank Merriwell, the much-loved fictional hero of Street and Smith's "Tip Top Weekly," was first introduced to readers on April 18, 1896. Merriwell was the creation of writer Gilbert Patten and embodied a new type of dime novel hero, one who relied as much upon mental as physical prowess. The Yale-educated Merriwell possessed "a body like Tarzan's and a head like Einstein's," wrote one admiring writer, and thus represented "the perfect union of brain and brawn." His academic and athletic exploits formed the subject of many "Tip Top Weekly" stories, with elements of romance and humor thrown in for good measure.