The Elephant Man: A Study in Human Dignity by Ashley Montagu, 153 pages

 Probes the remarkable spirit, courage and determination of John Merrick, the eighteenth-century Englishman who was exploited as a traveling circus exhibit because of his severe skin and bone disorder.

Betty and Veronica Comics Digest, 227, 153 pages

 Halloween's not just for kids anymore -- now even pets are getting in on all the fun! When Betty and Veronica notice a sign for a costume contest for pets they find it silly -- but everyone knows the girls can't avoid a friendly competition! Who will win best in spooky show: will it be Veronica's pampered pooch or Betty's feline friend? Find out in "Costume Drama," the fun, NEW lead story to this comics digest!

A Little of What You Fancy by H. E. Bates, 153 pages

 'Teetotal!' Ma said. 'It's a libel. He'll never live it down. He'll never be able to hold his head up again. Whatever will people think? What's he going to say when anybody asks him to have one?' ' 'No,' 'said Dr Conner. 'You'll have to strap him down,' Ma said. 'You'll have to put the handcuffs on.' And so after a mild heart-attack - caused by rather too much of what you fancy - Pop Larkin finds himself off the booze, off the good food and off the good life generally, much to his own and everyone's else's horror and upset. And while Ma tries to find ways around 'doctor's orders', young Primrose is finding her own way round a rather flustered - not to say flushed - Mr Candy...