Oxford's Very Short Introductions series offers concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects - from Public Health to Buddhist Ethics, Soft Matter to Classics, and Art History to Globalization. Each volume provides an authoritative and engaging assessment of a concept, field, or body of work, drawing out the central ideas, themes, and approaches. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, new insights, and enthusiasm to make often challenging topics highly readable to develop your core knowledge. With over 750 titles and many more in development, as well as regularly updated new editions, the series is constantly evolving to reflect a contemporary readership. Whatever your area of study, whatever the topic that fascinates you, the series is an indispensable and accessible guide that will enrich your understanding.

Back in the mid 2000s, I thought I would read every volume in the Very Short Introduction Series. Silly me. I still love these little books, and have a desire to read more volumes (and start broadening my knowledge beyond just history texts), but I think I will be content with just recording which Volumes I have read by posting them here. So, here they are in the order that I have read them (to the best of my remembrance for the earlier volumes...).

HEROES CONVENTION was founded in 1982 by Shelton Drum, owner of Charlotte's Heroes Aren't Hard To Find comics shop. Since then the convention has become famous for its comics-first and family-friendly atmosphere, where fans can mingle directly with professionals and exhibitors. Boasting an incredible guest list built mainly on reputation and goodwill, HeroesCon is known nationwide as a "must" on the summer schedule, drawing fans, exhibitors, and creators from every region of the country to the Charlotte Convention Center.

The Epic Marvel Podcast is the only podcast dedicated to Marvel Comics line of “Epic Collection” trades. Kurtis and a rotating series of co-hosts discuss bits of Marvel history featuring their incredible array of superheroes and comic creators.

*This is a great podcast with dicussion and commentary on the stories and comic creators published in the Marvel Epic Collection (including many interviews with said creators!). Unfortunatly it has not been updated since Feb. 2023, but creator/host Kurtis Findlay maintains a Facebook page and Youtube page which are both frequently updated.

The Marvel Epic Collection is an ongoing line of color trade paperbacks that republish Marvel comics in a uniform trade dress. Announced in April 2013, their stated intention was to collect entire runs of characters or titles as "big fat collections with the best price we can maintain", in similar manner to the discontinued black-and-white Essential Marvel.

*I had been collecting the Essential line, but stopped when Epics were announced and the Essentials canceled. It took some years, but I started collecting the Epic line instead. The Wikipedia page is well maintained and probably the best source for this line of Trade Paperbacks.

Brick Architect explores a wide range of topics related to LEGO architecture, technical aspects of the LEGO hobby, and other architecture topics.

*I find this website mostly useful for the LEGO Storage Guide and the LEGO Brick Labels

The Brothers Brick is a LEGO website for adult builders and fans of LEGO. We highlight the best LEGO creations of every type from builders around the world, including ever-popular LEGO Star Wars, steampunk, and mecha creations. You can also find the latest LEGO news, opinions, and LEGO set reviews ... on The Brothers Brick.

The name ‘LEGO’ is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt”, meaning “play well”. It’s our name and it’s our ideal.

The LEGO Group was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen. The company has since passed from generation to generation and is to this day still owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family.

Giant Bomb is a different kind of video games website. We offer long-form video coverage of the latest releases as well as looks at the hottest games of yesteryear. We try to balance fun with authoritative editorial opinions on video games!

Established in 2005, Nintendo Life is the world's biggest dedicated Nintendo fansite and is overseen by an international team of knowledgeable and passionate fans. Over the years, the site has built up a vocal and family-friendly global community of Nintendo enthusiasts and is the go-to destination for millions of like-minded fans all over the world.