Beyond Words. A Look at Robert Stanek's Books, Life & More.
Beyond Words. A Look at Robert Stanek's Books, Life & More.
Robert Stanek is a literary powerhouse, with over 250 books translated into 57 languages and read by millions of readers around the globe. Writing under the names William Stanek for technical works, William Robert Stanek for learning books and compilations, and Robert Stanek for fiction, his versatile storytelling and informative guides have made a significant impact across various genres.
Robert Stanek’s Ruin Mist series is a cornerstone of his career, beloved by readers worldwide. Translated into twelve languages and selling over six million copies, these books include:
As William Stanek, Robert has penned over 50 technical guides known as the Pocket Consultants, which have been translated into 43 languages and have sold over five million copies worldwide. These guides include essential resources such as:
The Magic Lands series transports readers into a realm of wonder and adventure, with books translated into seven languages and selling over a million copies. The current titles in the series are:
The Bugville Critters series has captivated children ages 3 to 8 with stories that teach lessons about acceptance, inclusion, and empowerment. These books have been translated into three languages, with over three million copies sold. The original 24 stories include adventures like:
| Visit Dad and Mom at Work | Go to School | Have a Sleepover | Visit Garden Box Farms | Go on Vacation |
| Rush to the Hospital | Play Their First Big Game | Have Trouble at School | Break Their Bad Habits | Stay After School |
| Have a Bad Day | Visit City Hall | Have a Surprise Party | Have a Backyard Picnic | Compete in the BIG Spelling Bee |
| Start Summer Vacation | Save Their Allowance | Visit the Library | Remember Their Manners | Go to Camp |
| Explore the Solar System | Every Day is Different | Catching a Cup of Sunshine | Have a Spooktakular Halloween |
For younger readers, the Bugville Junior series offers 25 picture books that teach basic concepts, emotions, friendship, and more. These books are ideal for children ages birth to five and include titles like:
| Buster's on the Job | Twelve Dresses, One Star | Mamma Sea Turtle Lost Her Babies | Pirates Stole My Booty | Sarah Gets Angry |
| Buster Feels Sad and Mad and Happy | Barry Lives Large | Outside in the Snow | Buster Explores the Sea | Buster's Really Great Big Top Show |
| Trouble with Dragons | Buster's Undersea Counting Expedition 1 to 10 | Buster's Undersea Counting Expedition 1 to 20 | Buster's Big Top 1 2 3 Show | Racing Super Buster Letters & You Can Too |
| Undersea 2, 3, with Buster & Friends | Undersea 4, 5, with Buster & Friends | Undersea 6, 7, with Buster & Friends | Racing Super Buster Counts & You Can Too | Buster's Big Top Big Letters Show |
| Buster's Big Top Little Letters Show | Racing Super Buster Shapes & You Can Too | Racing Super Buster Counts Higher & You Can Too | How Many Fish? | How Many Fish Colors? |
In addition to his expansive series, Robert Stanek’s books are available in numerous collections and compilations, making it easy for readers to dive into complete adventures. Some notable compilations include:
| Complete Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches | Complete In the Service of Dragons | Complete Ruin Mist Chronicles |
| Complete Learning Adventures of Racing Super Buster | Complete Sight Words Learning Adventures of Buster Bee | Complete Undersea Counting Adventures of Buster Bee |
| Complete Big Top Adventures of Buster Bee | Complete First Year Adventures of Lass Ladybug | Complete First Year Adventures of Buster Bee |
| Complete Second Year Adventures of Buster Bee | Complete Magic Lands |
Robert Stanek has also authored a range of other influential books, including technical guides, stories, and explorations into various topics. Some of these titles include:
| Windows Server 2012 Inside Out | Peter Norton's Guide to Java | Absolutes & Other Stories |
| MCSE Core Required Exams In a Nutshell | Windows 7: The Definitive Guide | Web Guru's Guide to JavaScript |
| FrontPage Unleashed | Web Publishing Unleashed | Electronic Publishing Unleashed |
| All-in-One Java Certification Guide | Netscape Mozilla Source Guide | Windows Scripting Bible |
For rights inquiries regarding Robert Stanek’s books, please contact his publisher at Reagent Press, email rights@robert-stanek.com, or send mail to:
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