Download or read book The Choking Doberman And Other Urban Legends written by Jan Harold Brunvand and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2003-12-17 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A wonderfully entertaining book of American folklore and humor."—Elaine Kendall, Los Angeles Times Book Review Professor Jan Harold Brunvand expands his examination of the phenomenon of urban legends, those improbable, believable stories that always happen to a "friend of a friend."
Download or read book Contemporary Legend written by Gillian Bennett and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-09-05 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1996. For most of the time since the Grimm brothers first contrasted the fairy tale (Märchen) and the legend (Sage), the former has enjoyed the greater reputation among folklorists. Only in recent years, and with the work of such scholars as Gillian Bennett and Paul Smith, has it been recognized that—both as art and as news—the legend is now central to contemporary culture in a way that the Märchen no longer is. The present book is the first collection of essays on legend to appear in English since 1971. Nevertheless, its publication consolidates a gradual shift which has taken place over the last two decades, in which English-language scholarship has taken the lead in the study of certain kinds of legends—variously dubbed modern horror legends, urban legends, urban myths or, here, contemporary legends.
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Download or read book Legends in Their Own Time written by Anthony Serafini and published by Springer. This book was released on 2013-10-07 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's scientific giants of the 20th century have transformed the world in terms of scientific understanding, military preparedness, and the quality and comfort of our daily lives. In this exquisitely written book, Anthony Serafini - a respected historian and philosopher of science - regales the reader with vivid descriptions of the lives and contributions of the men and women who explored the depth of molecular structure, relativity, astronomy, quantum mechanics, nuclear research, and much, much more. These evocative and stunning portrayals of some of the greatest scientists who ever lived delve into the personalities and opinions of these pioneers. Furthermore, Serafini makes their significant discoveries accessible and meaningful to everyone. You will meet the indefatigable Lee De Forest, whose passion for wireless telegraphy resulted in the Audion Radio Tube, which broadcasted radio to thousands of America's living rooms. The roster of distinguished scientists continues with Ernest Lawrence, who began his academic career with the hope of becoming a physician. He later succumbed to the enticement of physics, becoming the first to discover how to unleash the unimaginable power within the nucleus. This discovery ultimately led to the creation of the atomic bomb. In addition, Robert Millikan astounded the scientific community by measuring the charge of an electron and convincing even the most hardened skeptics of the validity of the atomic theory of matter. Legends in Their Own Time recounts the most exciting events that took place during the Manhattan Project. It also explores the ongoing search for a Unified Field Theory of the cosmos - a goal that eluded even Albert Einstein. Serafini traces the evolution of scientists in America from a group of lackluster journeymen to world-renowned professionals, rivaling the scientific titans of Europe. This perceptive author portrays how the combination of politics and war has ironically contributed to the advancement of science. Through the author's insight and skill, this remarkable book recounts the fascinating history of the scientific geniuses who have built the foundations of modern science and technology.
Download or read book The Mexican Pet More New Urban Legends and Some Old Favorites written by Jan Harold Brunvand and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1988-04-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A uniquely entertaining book: edifying scholarship, diverting social history."—Elaine Kendall, Los Angeles Times "[The book] captures the spirit of convivial storytelling and even encourages the activity. . . . Many readers . . . will be gratified to know that Brunvand intends to continue this series of relaxed, unofficial excursions into popular legends. Admirers of curiosa and the psychology of crowds cannot afford to miss them." —Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book Georgia Myths and Legends written by Don Rhodes and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-10-01 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Georgia Myths and Legends explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in Georgia’s history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in Georgia history. From the puzzle of lost confederate gold to a woman who mysteriously spent her life waving at more than 50,000 passing ships, this selection of stories from Georgia's past explores some of the Peach State's most compelling mysteries and debunks some of its most famous myths.
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Download or read book 2012 Standard Catalog of World Coins 2001 to Date written by George S. Cuhaj and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-06-15 with total page 4506 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This massively expanded 6th Edition of the 2012 Standard Catalog of World Coins 2001-Date brings you up-to-date and accurate values for a vast selection of the most recent coins produced and sold by today's World Mints, Central Banks and their distributors. The 6th edition is 24 percent larger, with 144 additional pages of exciting new issue coinage and extensive value revisions reflecting the burgeoning market for modern commemorative precious metal coins. Housed in these pages of accumulated knowledge you will find: • Current market values • KM identification numbers • Accurate mintage figures • Detailed descriptions • Photographic images • Metallic and other compositions • Precious metal weights Covering a variety of current coin issues including: • Commemorative coins of inventive shapes, sizes, colors, compositions and textures • Popular silver and gold commemorative coins currently rising in value • Circulation coins struck in durable metals for constant daily use • Innovative coins produced in acrylic or hosting precious gems About the Editors George S. Cuhaj is a 17-year veteran of the Krause Publications numismatic catalog staff, a former cataloger for Stack's Rare Coins, and is a frequent instructor at the American Numismatic Association's Summer Seminars. Thomas Michael serves as market analyst for Krause Publications' world coin catalogs and has more than 20 years of experience researching and reporting on world coin prices and market trends.
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Download or read book Legendary Locals of Bend written by Les Joslin and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2016 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating mix of local legends who could be characterized as "the right people, in the right place, at the right time" arrived in Central Oregon during the past century and a half to make Bend the fascinating city it has become. Some of these people--explorer John Charles Fremont, publisher George Palmer Putnam, economist William A. Niskanen, and "World's Greatest Athlete" Ashton Eaton among them--gained national prominence and even global stature. Others were and are more ordinary people who have done and continue to do extraordinary things in an extraordinary place, a small but singular city of some 80,000 souls astride the Deschutes River at the eastern foot of the Cascade Range.
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Download or read book Swindon Works The Legend written by Rosa Matheson and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2016-05-02 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The age of steam is past, the heyday of Swindon Works is long gone – but the legend lives on. What made the Great Western Railway's Swindon Works iconic? Was it its worldwide reputation; perhaps its profound impact in shaping the new town of Swindon; or that it melded those who worked there into one big family? In a new and exciting format, this book, by popular railway historian Rosa Matheson, helps explain why the never-ending love story endures. With big facts and fascinating stories, it is a must read not only for ex-Works employees and their families, nor just for GWR fans and railway enthusiasts, but also for any newcomer seeking to find a good way into railway history.
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