Besides the Sicilian I can only really recommend 1...e5 if you want to get attacking positions as Black against 1.e4. Nigel Davies, The Chess Player's Battle Manual
Sometimes one has to sit and defend passively, but always make sure that there isn't an active and better alternative. Richard Palliser, Starting Out: Closed Sicilian
It is advantageous for the side with a cramped position to exchange pieces. Accordingly, the player with the advantage in space will benefit from avoiding such exchanges. Valeri Beim, Lessons In Chess Startegy
Good endgame technique can usually compensate for weaker play in the previous phases; in practice, an impressive number of half and full points can be saved by superior play in this last part of the game. Mihail Marin, Secrets Of Chess Defence
When measuring compensation for an exchange, it is always a good idea to check out the mobility and effectiveness of the rooks of the side that enjoys an 'extra' one. Peter Wells, Winning With The Trompowsky