Download or read book Kaibyo the Supernatural Cats of Japan written by Zack Davisson and published by Mercuria Press. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Woodblock prints, essays, and translations scratch to light the secret lives of Japan's mythological felines.
Download or read book Yurei written by Zack Davisson and published by Chin Music Press Inc.. This book was released on 2015-07-13 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "I lived in a haunted apartment." Zack Davisson opens this definitive work on Japan's ghosts, or yurei, with a personal tale about the spirit world. Eerie red marks on the apartment's ceiling kept Zack and his wife on edge. The landlord warned them not to open a door in the apartment that led to nowhere. "Our Japanese visitors had no problem putting a name to it . . . they would sense the vibes of the place, look around a bit and inevitably say 'Ahhh . . . yurei ga deteru.' There is a yurei here." Combining his lifelong interest in Japanese tradition and his personal experiences with these vengeful spirits, Davisson launches an investigation into the origin, popularization, and continued existence of yurei in Japan. Juxtaposing historical documents and legends against contemporary yurei-based horror films such as The Ring, Davisson explores the persistence of this paranormal phenomenon in modern day Japan and its continued spread throughout the West. Zack Davisson is a translator, writer, and scholar of Japanese folklore and ghosts. He is the translator of Mizuki Shigeru's Showa 1926–1939: A History of Japan and a translator and contributor to Kitaro. He also worked as a researcher and on-screen talent for National Geographic's TV special Japan: Lost Souls of Okinawa. He writes extensively about Japanese ghost stories at his website, hyakumonogatari.com.
Download or read book The Legend of The Purple Cat written by Edwina Edwards and published by . This book was released on 2018-06-13 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the loss of her father, sixteen-year-old Wyndi and her mother have had a rough time. When they move into a ramshackle country house for reasonable rent, they feel lucky-until they meet the purple cat. They find out he's been a legend in the area for decades, and draws his energy from people's pets-and often their owners-killing them in the process. Can the teen draw upon her own paranormal power to save her cats, her mother, and herself from the energy-sucking purple bully cat-before it's too late? No one else ever has ¿
Download or read book Tales of Cats written by Pleasant DeSpain and published by August House Publishers. This book was released on 2016-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains a 'catty' collection of folktales from around the world.
Download or read book Cats React to Science Facts written by Izzi Howell and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2021-07-06 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let s face it: Like every topic, science becomes more interesting when cats are involved! Every spread of this book introduces a STEM topic related to physical science, biology, astronomy or the human body, and a furry cat uses a scale to determine if the fact is Wow! or No Way! or OMG! Or Gross! Or Mind-Blowing! Packed with key science topics, hilarious jokes, puns and cats, and building on the popularity of online cat videos ... kids will find this book is just purr-fect!
Download or read book Planet Cat written by Sandra Choron and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2007 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents more than four hundred lists on various information on cats, including cat breeds, training, and behavior, as well as such topics as famous cats in history, cat food recipes, and gifts for pampered cats.
Download or read book Your Magickal Cat written by Gerina Dunwich and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purr-fect reference on the mystery and mysticism of cats through the ages—from demons to deities, harbingers of bad luck to charmed companions. Enter into the mystical world of cats through this unique and comprehensive resource. In Your Magickal Cat, you’ll learn how cats and paganism have been linked together throughout history, and how the cat has acquired the roles of witch’s familiar, deity, omen, healer, shamanic totem, and dream symbol. Also covered are: astrology for cats and their humans, feline divination, hands-on spells, New Age healing techniques, a list of enchanting names for your familiar, dozens of cat-oriented proverbs, sources and resources, and much more. Cat lovers are sure to be charmed by the legends, lore, poetry, and illustrations within this loving, extensively researched book. “The research on the historical end was good . . . Get it if you need a quick reference to feline lore.”—Pagan Book Reviews
Download or read book Cat Magick written by Rieka Moonsong and published by Rock Point. This book was released on 2023-08-08 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore the magical qualities of our feline friends through history, folklore, and myths with Cat Magick. Follow along with practicing witch Rieka Moonsong as she instructs you on how to attract and identify a familiar. With two feline familiars of her own, Rieka delves into: The magical role of cats as familiars and how to connect and strengthen your relationship with them. Different breeds, colorings, and behavioral characteristics of cats and how these affect your partnership. How to safely work with a familiar in your practices using discarded parts of your feline friend like shed whiskers, claws, and fur. Cat Magick dives into the history of cats, myths, and folklore, specifically some of the myths surrounding black cats. With special features that are distinct to each type of cat, this helpful guide provides a new set of rituals and spells! Discover magick work for shorthair, purebred cats, and big cats like tigers, lions, panthers! Some of the spells and rituals include: Calling feline guides and familiars to you Strengthening the bond with your familiar Creating fur talismans Find and connect with your feline familiar through spells and rituals guided by a seasoned practitioner.
Download or read book Ghost Cats of the South written by Randy Russell and published by Blair. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good ghost kitties, bad ghost kitties, ghost kitties in many manifestations and moods: 22 stories that the cats dragged in.
Download or read book Save the Cat written by Blake Snyder and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ultimate insider's guide reveals the secrets that none dare admit, told by a show biz veteran who's proven that you can sell your script if you can save the cat!
Download or read book Yokai Stories written by Zack Davisson and published by Chin Music Press. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bookworm Akira has read about the conniving ways of Yokai, but when he trips over one along a forest path, he decides to help the creature back to its murky water home. A challenge ensues involving Akira’s beloved grandmother, a pizza-producing hammer, and a crunchy cucumber. Haunting illustrations of the Yokai accompany 17 original stories.
Download or read book The Cat and the Human Imagination written by Katharine M. Rogers and published by University of Michigan Press. This book was released on 2001-03-28 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An intelligent, amusing, and affectionate look at cats in history, literature, and art
Download or read book Fearless Felines 30 True Tales of Courageous Cats written by Kimberlie Hamilton and published by Scholastic Nonfiction. This book was released on 2019 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recounts the lives of thirty cats across the world and throughout the centuries, who became the heroes of their own stories, while providing cat themed quizzes and facts.
Download or read book Call of Catthulhu Book I written by Joel Sparks and published by Catthulhu.com. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rules-light RPG of heroic kitties versus cosmic chaos.
Download or read book Japanese Yokai and Other Supernatural Beings written by Andreas Marks and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2023-04-11 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Superb Yokai images from the world's leading museums and private collections! Japan's vast pantheon of supernatural creatures includes demons (yokai), monsters, ogres (oni), ghosts (yurei) and magicians—mythical beings from folklore and popular culture which continue to thrill readers of traditional stories and manga today. This richly illustrated book by Andreas Marks, the leading authority on Japanese woodblock prints, presents authentic illustrations and descriptions of 100 different creatures, including: Bakeneko: Monster cats in human form who lick lamp oil and prey on humans born in the year of the Rat Han'nya: Female demons with sharp and pointed horns, metallic eyes and a smirking smile Hihi: Large ape-like monsters who live in the mountains and have superhuman strength, enabling them to kidnap and kill humans Mikoshi-nyudo: Yokai with an enormously extended necks who appear only at night And many more! The striking visual examples in this book are drawn from the rich canon of early Japanese prints, books, and paintings—sourced from leading museums, libraries and private collections worldwide. They show the "original" forms and appearances of the creatures which form the basis for all subsequent depictions. Also included are two long handscrolls from the Minneapolis Institute of Art (A Collection of Monsters and Night Parade of One Hundred Demons) which are reproduced here for the very first time. Prints and Paintings sourced from the following list of museums, libraries and private collections: Art Institute of Chicago Christie's, London & New York The Cleveland Museum of Art Harold B. Lee Library, Brigham Young University Kyoto University, Main Library Library of Congress Los Angeles County Museum of Art The Metropolitan Museum of Art Minneapolis Institute of Art National Museum of Japanese History Princeton University Library Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam Smithsonian Libraries
Download or read book The Princess of Cats written by Andrew Sloane and published by Strategic Book Publishing. This book was released on 2013-08 with total page 79 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twelve-year-old Penny is despondent after her father's death. The young girl is forced to live with her abusive sister and her sister's drug dealer boyfriend. Just when she thinks life is at its lowest, Penny is saved by a fallen angel summoned by dark forces. Penny uses her knowledge of the supernatural to trick the angel Argus to stay with her and guard over her throughout her life. Penny is an intelligent but shy girl with hidden bravery and daring. She is kind and generous, but can be ruthless when the need arises. She grows to meet life's challenges with Argus at her side. The fallen angel Argus collects debts. He reaps the souls of those foolish enough to enter into contracts with him. He often takes the form of a cat. But underneath lies a strong sense of humour, loyalty and regret for what he has done in the past. Penny is able to revive his good side and manages to redeem him in a manner he never thought possible. The supernatural fantasy The Princess of Cats is a stunner. Andrew Sloane teaches English to Arabic people in the United Arab Emirates. Born in Germany to British parents, he grew up in the UK. This is his first book. He has worked in several countries, including Spain. "I like the Spanish ability to give fiction a dark twist but keep it very realistic at the same time. The mystical and the mundane collide in a way I find appealing."
Download or read book Cat written by Katharine M. Rogers and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2006-12-27 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to ancient Egyptian lore, the goddess Bast, who protected her worshippers from disease and hard luck, had the figure of a woman and the head of a cat. Egyptians loved their feline companions, including them in family portraits, mummifying them alongside their owners, and creating exquisite works of sculpture around their graceful forms. Four thousand years later, the cat continues to charm us. Katharine M. Rogers traces our relationship with this curious creature in Cat, an entertaining look at one of the most popular pets in the world. From the domestic cat’s emergence in ancient Egypt to its enormous popularity in the contemporary United States, Rogers uncovers the feline’s cultural history in all its numerous forms: rat-catcher, witch’s familiar, and even the inscrutable creature that inspired Lewis Carroll and Edgar Allan Poe. As Rogers demonstrates, our fascination with cats lies in their uncanny ability to embody just about any character—from sweet to ferocious, affectionate to independent, eerie to elegant. Cat will be relished by anyone who appreciates these lovable companions and their amazing ability to bring joy to our lives.
