Thorough and engaging guide to theme park and entertainment careers for engineers. Includes information on theme park design and an employment resource directory.

Jules Verne's 'The Jules Verne Sci-Fi Omnibus' is a collection of extraordinary tales that blend fantastical adventures, scientific wonders, and incredibly prophetic inventions. Verne's literary style is characterized by meticulous attention to scientific detail, vivid descriptions of exotic locales, and a forward-thinking imagination that was far ahead of its time. Each story within the omnibus presents readers with a thrilling journey through uncharted territories, both on Earth and beyond, challenging the boundaries of what was believed possible at the time of publication. The inclusion of illustrations enhances the reader's experience, bringing Verne's visionary worlds to life in captivating detail. Jules Verne, often referred to as the 'Father of Science Fiction', drew inspiration from the technological advancements and exploration of the 19th century. His background in law and passion for travel informed his narratives, as he sought to educate and entertain readers with tales that sparked the imagination and encouraged curiosity about the world around them. Verne's ability to predict future inventions, such as submarines and space travel, continues to astonish readers to this day. I highly recommend 'The Jules Verne Sci-Fi Omnibus' to those who are fascinated by the intersection of science and adventure in literature. Verne's timeless stories offer a glimpse into a world where the impossible becomes possible, inviting readers to explore the depths of the unknown and embrace the wonders of human ingenuity.

This unique fantasy collection includes: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz The Marvelous Land of Oz The Woggle-Bug Book Ozma of Oz Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz The Road to Oz The Emerald City of Oz The Patchwork Girl of Oz Little Wizard Stories of Oz Tik-Tok of Oz The Scarecrow of Oz Rinkitink in Oz The Lost Princess of Oz The Tin Woodman of Oz The Magic of Oz Glinda of Oz Mother Goose in Prose The Magical Monarch of Mo Dot and Tot of Merryland American Fairy Tales The Master Key The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus The Enchanted Island of Yew Queen Zixi of Ix John Dough and the Cherub The Sea Fairies Sky Island The Runaway Shadows A Kidnapped Santa Claus Nelebel's Fairyland The Tiger's Eye The Enchanted Buffalo Twinkle and Chubbins Policeman Bluejay... L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) was an American author chiefly known for his children's books, particularly The Wonderful Wizard of Oz which chronicles the adventures of a young farm girl named Dorothy in the magical Land of Oz, after she and her pet dog Toto are swept away from their Kansas home by a cyclone. The novel is one of the best-known stories in American literature and The Library of Congress has declared it "America's greatest and best-loved homegrown fairytale."

In 'Dave Porter's Great Search; Or, The Perils of a Young Civil Engineer' by Edward Stratemeyer, readers are taken on a thrilling journey with young Dave Porter as he faces numerous challenges and adventures while working as a civil engineer. The book is written in a captivating narrative style that keeps the reader engaged from start to finish. Set in a time when the field of civil engineering was just emerging, the story provides a fascinating glimpse into the profession's early days. With a perfect blend of action, mystery, and exploration, this book appeals to readers of all ages interested in both literature and engineering history. Edward Stratemeyer's attention to detail and vivid descriptions make this a must-read for anyone looking for a unique and exciting adventure. This book not only entertains but also educates about the trials and triumphs of a young civil engineer trying to make a name for himself in a rapidly changing world.

Fantastic legends, myths and tales of magical creatures come alive in this meticulously edited collection by Good Press. Content: The Dragon of the North My Father's Dragon The Reluctant Dragon The Book of Dragons The Book of Beasts Uncle James, or the Purple Stranger The Deliverers of Their Country The Ice Dragon, or Do as You Are Told The Island of the Nine Whirlpools The Dragon Tamers The Fiery Dragon, or the Heart of Stone and the Heart of Gold Kind Little Edmund, or the Caves and the Cockatrice Five Children and It The Phoenix and the Carpet Beowulf The Gorgon's Head The Chimæra The Minotaur The Dragon's Teeth Mermaids The Iron Wolf The Good Sea Monster The Ogre The Troll's Hammer Jack the Giant Killer Jack and the Bean-Stalk The Seven Voyages of Sindbad the Sailor The Enchanted Horse Beauty and the Beast Alice in Wonderland Through the Looking Glass The Magical Monarch of Mo The Master Key The Sea Fairies Prince Mud-Turtle The Princess and the Goblin The Princess and Curdie Lilybell and Thistledown Ripple, the Water Sprite The Brownie and the Princess Snow-White and Rose-Red Rumpelstiltskin... The Elves and the Shoemaker Puss in Boots The Story of Hok Lee and the Dwarfs The Dragon and His Grandmother The Seven-Headed Serpent The Giants and the Herd-Boy How the Dragon Was Tricked The Goblin and the Grocer The Slaying of the Tanuki The Troll's Daughter The Goblin Pony Herr Lazarus and the Draken The History of Dwarf Long Nose The Headless Dwarfs The Prince and the Dragon The Boy who found the Pots of Gold The Bad Boy and the Leprechaun The Leprechaun, or Fairy Shoemaker The Boggart The Sick-Bed Elves The Pixies The Brownie of Blednoch Elsa and the Ten Elves Piskey Fine! and Piskey Gay! The Fairy Wedding The Floating Prince How the Aristocrats Sailed Away (A Sequel) Huckleberry The Sprig of Holly... Hilda's Mermaid The Tell-Tale Goblin The Revenge of the Gnomes The Rain Elves The Dwarf with the Golden Beard The Great White Bear and the Trolls The King of the Buffaloes The Farmer and the Pixy...

A “fascinating” account of how Gorky, Pasternak, and other great writers were coerced to create propaganda for Stalin (Cleveland Plain Dealer). Sunday Times Best Travel Book of the Year In the Soviet Union, writers of renown, described by Stalin as “engineers of the soul,” were encouraged to sing the praises of canal and dam construction under titles such as Energy: The Hydraulic Power Station and Onward, Time! But their enthusiasm—spontaneous and idealistic at first—soon became obligatory, and as these colossal waterworks led to slavery and destruction, Soviet writers such as Maxim Gorky, Isaak Babel, Konstantin Paustovsky, and Boris Pasternak were forced to labor on in the service of a deluded totalitarian society. Combining investigative journalism with literary history, Engineers of the Soul is a journey through contemporary Russia and Soviet-era literature. Frank Westerman, a correspondent living in post-Communist Moscow, examines both the culture landscape under Stalin’s rule and the books—and lives—of writers caught in the wheels of the Soviet system as art and reality were bent to radically new purposes. “Engagingly written and extensively researched, the book covers compelling historical and literary ground.” —Financial Times “A detailed and enthralling account of his journey through Soviet literature including discovering the revolution’s best kept secrets while trying to appreciate the talented writers who created a web of deceit in the name of success.” —Publishers Weekly “A literary travelogue revealing a remarkable geography and a strange, fraught alliance when the pen was not as mighty as the hammer and sickle of the Soviet Union . . . insightful.” —Kirkus Reviews