The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon

Joe Kavalier, a young Jewish artist who has also been trained in the art of Houdiniesque escape, has just smuggled himself out of Nazi-invaded Prague and landed in New York City.His Brooklyn cousin Sammy Clay is looking for a partner to create heroes, stories, and art for the latest novelty to hit America - the comic book.Drawing on their own fears and dreams, Kavalier and Clay create the Escapist, the Monitor, and Luna Moth, inspired by the beautiful Rosa Saks, who will become linked by powerful ties to both men.

Reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer remains one of the great coming of age stories—chronicling Tom's often mischievous adventures.

Encyclopedia of Jewish-American Literature

Jewish-American writing holds an essential place in America's literary tradition, and Jewish-American writers have flourished in many genres, including fiction, drama, poetry, and more. "Encyclopedia of Jewish-American Literature" examines hundreds of these authors and works, focusing on those that are part of the high school and college curriculum, as well as the historically significant and contemporary.

Mayne Reid - The Headless Horseman

The Headless Horseman is a novel by Mayne Reid which is based on the author's adventures in the United States.

The Liveship Traders Trilogy

Ship of Magic: Gripping first instalment of a new series from the author of The Farseer Trilogy. Wizardwood -- a sentient wood. The most precious commodity in the world.

The Mad Ship: High heroic fantasy has rarely paid enough attention to ships and sailors, the lifeblood, after all, of trade and survival in a non-technological world.

Ship of Destiny: Robin Hobb's books combine heroic adventures by land and sea with a passionate urgency about the morality which underlies her character's deeds.