Orem Library

THE YEAR 2007 marks the 65th anniversary of a bold experiment: the launch of the Little Golden Books during the dark days of World War II. At a time when the literacy rate was not nearly as high as it is now - and privation was felt by nearly all - quality books for children would now be available at a price nearly everyone could afford (25 cents), and sold where ordinary people shopped. Golden Legacy is a lively history of a company, a line of books,...

An all-powerful press magnate, Kane, dies in his fabulous castle Xanadu, his last word being "Rosebud", which leads a reporter to seek the meaning behind the word and find the meaning of Kane. Prominent publisher, William Randolph Hearst, saw the film as a thinly disguised version of his career and attempted to suppress it.

The story of Charles Foster Kane, a newspaper tycoon whose life is investigated by a magazine reporter trying to discover the meaning of Kane's dying word: "Rosebud".

How to Write Everything is the ultimate writer's handbook. It tells you about every aspect of writing, from having an idea to getting it out into the world (and getting paid for it too). It covers everything from journalism to screenwriting, from speeches to sketches, from sitcoms to novels.

"A new world has opened to writers who wish to have their words turned into finished books. With technological advances in typesetting, printing, distribution, and sales, self-publishing has become a reality. But while converting your writing into a commercially available title may sound relatively easy--based upon the claims of some companies that offer this service--there are many important considerations you should be aware of before going to press....

Presents the journey of a book's creation, from its initial writing and illustrating to its misadventures with pirates and an angry tiger.

"An illustrated collection of songs co-written with children, with detailed instructions about the creative process of songwriting"--Provided by publisher.