Download or read book Encyclopedia of the Undead written by Bob Curran and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2009-03-19 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What lurks out there in the fog? What was that eerie sound in the dead of night? What flitted by at the end of the street, just beyond the farthest street lamp? From earliest times, tales of the restless dead and their fellow travelers have terrified mankind. Whether around a remote campfire or in the middle of a bustling city, the unquiet spirits and attendant creatures that have tormented humanity since the prehistoric darkness haven’t gone away—they still have the power to strike fear in our hearts. Encyclopedia of the Undead traces those shadowy entities—vampires, werewolves, ghouls and monsters—that lurk just outside the range of human vision and inhabit our most frightening tales. Drawing on a wide range of beliefs and literature, it traces these horrors from their earliest recorded inceptions and charts their impact upon the human psyche. In this book, history and terror mix to create the things that lurk in the darkest corners of our minds. You’ll find detailed descriptions of terrors from all over the world—from the mist-shrouded mountains of Eastern Europe to the sweltering jungles of the Caribbean islands, from the dark, stone-lined tombs of the uncoffined dead beneath the remote New England hills to the dark magics that lurk beneath the thriving, colorful surface of a city like New Orleans. In addition to the more conventional creatures, Encyclopedia of the Undead also details some of the more obscure Things that gnaw at the edges of men’s minds—Incubi and Succubi, the Mara, and the dark legends that have influenced writers from Sheridan Le Fanu to H.P. Lovecraft. This is a book for all those who are interested in the darker side of the human mind—the side that examines and even embraces those beliefs and imaginings that form the basis of our most archetypical fears. This is the book for those brave enough to plumb the depths of our worst nightmares!
Download or read book Zombies Vampires and Philosophy written by Richard Greene and published by Open Court Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A collection of philosophical essays about the undead: beings such as vampires and zombies who are physically or mentally dead yet not at rest. Topics addressed include the metaphysics and ethics of undeath"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Zombies written by Bob Curran and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2008-09-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the myths, legends, and folklore of many peoples, the returning, physical dead play a significant role, whether they are the zombies of Haiti or the draugr of Scandinavia. But what are the origins of an actual bodily return from the grave? Does it come from something deep within our psyche, or is there some truth to it? In Zombies, Bob Curran explores how some of these beliefs may have arisen and the truths that lay behind them, examining myths from all around the world and from ancient times including Sumerian, Babylonian, Egyptian, and Celtic. Curran traces the evolution of belief in the walking cadaver from its early inception in religious ideology to the "Resurrections" and cataleptics of 18th century Europe, from prehistoric tale to Arthurian romance. Zombies even examines the notion of the "living dead" in the world today—entities such as the "living mummies" of Japan. Zombies is a unique book, the only one to systematically trace the development of a cultural idea of physical resurrection and explore the myths that have grown around it, including the miracles of Old Testament prophets. It will interest those enticed by the return of the corporeal dead and also those curious as to how such an idea sits within the historical context.
Download or read book Zombies written by Virginia Loh-Hagan and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2020-12-23 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books in the Magic, Myth, and Mystery series explore those spooky creatures that go bump in the night, fill our dreams (or nightmares!), and make us afraid of the dark. In Zombies you'll learn more about these creepy creatures. Written with a high interest level to appeal to a more mature audience and a lower level of complexity with clear visuals to help struggling readers along. Considerate text includes tons of fascinating information and wild facts that will hold the readers' interest, allowing for successful mastery and comprehension. A table of contents, glossary with simplified pronunciations, and index all enhance comprehension.
Download or read book Zombies Are Us written by Christopher M. Moreman and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2011-10-10 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the surface, the zombie seems the polar opposite of the human--they are the living dead; we, in essence, are the dying alive. But the zombie is also "us." Although decaying, it looks like us, dresses like us, and sometimes (if rarely) acts like us. In this volume, essays by scholars from a range of disciplines examine the zombie as a thematic presence in literature, film, video games, legal language, and philosophy, exploring topics including zombies and the environment, litigation, the afterlife, capitalism, and the erotic. Through this wide-ranging examination of the zombie phenomenon, the authors seek to discover what the zombie can teach us about being human. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Download or read book American Zombies written by Kate Mikoley and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For years, zombies have been a staple in horror movies. More recently, they've become a popular topic in many television shows as well. Throughout American history, people have told tales of those who have died but not quite left their bodies behind. The undead come in many forms depending on the specific legend. Through engaging text, accompanied by captivatingly creepy images and informative sidebars, readers will learn how the stories told about zombies have changed over the years, along with people's beliefs about them. This intriguing volume is a must-have for those interested in the paranormal.
Download or read book Real Zombies the Living Dead and Creatures of the Apocalypse written by Brad Steiger and published by Visible Ink Press. This book was released on 2010-05-01 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 30 bloodcurdling and bone-chillingly real-life zombie encounters. Not recommended for reading when a virus hits! Paranormal researcher extraordinaire and author of hundreds of books on the mysterious and unknown, Brad Steiger provides an alarming chronicle of zombie history, and stories of first-person encounters. Along with the bloodcurdling stories, Real Zombies, the Living Dead, and Creatures of the Apocalypse explores spells and hexes; ceremonies and initiations; ghouls and wendigos; sacred zombie and voodoo-related sites; zombies and monsters of the Bible; and zombie traditions in China, Japan, the Pacific, India, Persia, and Native America. Some of the topics and stories chewed over in this fascinating book include... Zombies versus Vampires Damballah Wedo and the African Pantheon Black Cat Mama Couteaux and the Great Zombie War The Devil Baby of Bourbon Street Recipes for Hungry Ghosts Eating Human Flesh as a Religious Experience Hitler’s Quest to Zombify the World The CIA Experiments to Create a Zombie Nation Golems and Tulpas—Psychic Zombies Zombies and Voodoo Magic around the World And many, many more hair-raising stories! Highlighting news articles, historical accounts, and first-person interviews, Real Zombies, the Living Dead, and Creatures of the Apocalypse will leave you worried about whether man can survive the next plague.
Download or read book The Lost Unicorn written by Leah Kaminski and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there a unicorn wandering around Woodstock? Or is it just a figment of some hippie’s imagination? Marcus, Jorge, and Elena will have to find out as Tío sends them back to the Summer of Love. They will explore the world’s happiest—and muddiest—rock festival along the way, learning about both the groovy and the controversial aspects of 1960s culture and history. Readers will get acquainted not only with the 1960s, but also with the beautiful, mysterious beast that is the unicorn.
Download or read book The Dragon and the Iron Factory written by Leah Kaminski and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elena, Amy, and Fiona are going on a wartime mission! They must join Rosie the Riveter and other women workers at the Bath Iron Works, a huge shipyard in Bath, Maine. But they're not there to build ships—they're looking for a huge red dragon! They have to be careful not to blow their cover, and to stay on this dangerous dragon’s good side. Join the girls as they search for the dragon, outwit evildoers, and learn about the history of the 1940s.
Download or read book The Vampire s Life Source written by Stephanie Loureiro and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2021-12-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cradle of civilization is being drained of life—by a vampire! Amy, Elena, and Marcus use Tío’s time machine to venture back to ancient Mesopotamia, where a vampire is plaguing the Mesopotamian people and their crops. Can the team solve the mystery of the damaged crops and keep the people—and the vampire—safe? This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of the Mesopotamian civilization. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Download or read book The Vampire and the Lost Locket written by Kate Tremaine and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elena, Jorge, and Marcus must brave the Chicago winter in search of a vampire. In a bleak, post-Depression city, the children must not only find this creature of the night, but also find her lost locket. Will it be downtown at Marshall Fields? Or at a roller derby event? And will they find it in time to get home? Readers will find out, as they learn about the 1930s—and how to survive an encounter with the undead.
Download or read book The Hydra s Venomous Blood written by Christina Hill and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2021-12-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vial of poisonous hydra blood with the potential to kill millions has been unearthed! Jorge, Fiona, and Marcus must embark on an urgent mission to keep the modern world safe from the hydra’s poisonous blood. The monster hunters travel back in time to stop the Greek demigod Heracles from killing the hydra, learning about ancient Greek civilization along the way. Travel with them through the streets of the city-state of Argos and the spooky shoreline of Lake Lerna, where they encounter the mysterious nine-headed hydra. This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of ancient Greece. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Download or read book The Pharaoh s Sphinx written by Stephanie Loureior and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2021-12-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jorge, Marcus, and Amy must find the missing sphinx! Tío sends them on their way to ancient Egypt. Before the famous statue was built, he tells them, a real sphinx guarded the pyramids in Giza. The monster hunters travel back in time to locate the sphinx, exploring ancient Egyptian culture along the way. Can they help the sphinx stay out of trouble with the cruel pharaoh? This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of ancient Egypt. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Download or read book The Fairy and the Broken Enchantment written by Leah Kaminski and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tío has an urgent mission for Jorge, Elena, and Amy. They must voyage to Harlem in the late 1920s. A fairy with a beautiful voice has been imprisoned. They must rescue her from her gangster captors before history learns of her and her fairy kind! Readers will learn about the Jazz Age and the Harlem Renaissance as they embark with the monster hunters on a thrilling adventure through jazz clubs, the streets of Harlem, and Central Park.
Download or read book A Ghostly Encounter written by Stephanie Loureiro and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2021-12-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tío has an important mission for Elena, Jorge, and Fiona. They're being sent to the southern lowlands of ancient Maya. They must find not one but two poltergeists who are forcing the Maya people to endlessly play their once-fun ball game, ulama! Will the kids be able to put the poltergeists to rest? Join the Secret Society of Monster Hunters as they explore the ancient Maya culture and race against the clock to put these poltergeists to rest. This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of the Maya civilization. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Download or read book Returning the Mermaid s Crown written by Christina Hill and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2021-12-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elena, Fiona, and Marcus travel back in time to Mexico during the reign of the Aztec empire. There have been sightings of a powerful mermaid named Tlanchana, thought to be causing a devastating drought. The monster hunters learn about Aztec festivals, music, and culture on the streets of Tenochtitlan. Follow the team as they race against the clock to return a stolen crown to Tlanchana, known for being more wicked than sweet. Will she end the drought and remain hidden from the human world? This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of the Aztec Empire. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
Download or read book The Dragon in the Tomb written by Christina Hill and published by Triangle Interactive, Inc. . This book was released on 2021-12-23 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tío sends Fiona, Amy, and Marcus to ancient China where a kind Chinese dragon is an innocent part of the new emperor’s power grab. The monster hunters arrive in Chang’an as peasants, where they experience hard labor while building the Great Wall of China. But how will the team find the dragon? And will they find it before the emperor does? Readers will join the team as they explore Emperor Qin’s tomb full of terracotta soldiers and get acquainted with the sweetest dragon imaginable. This graphic novel includes monster profiles and survival tips as well as in-depth content on the social structure, government, and fashion of ancient China. Backmatter includes an activity page and character information.
