Author: Jan Harold Brunvand
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393346552
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
"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
The Mexican Pet: More "New" Urban Legends and Some Old Favorites
Author: Jan Harold Brunvand
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393346552
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
"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
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393346552
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 224
Book Description
"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
U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Register
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Category : Transportation, Automotive
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Transportation, Automotive
Languages : en
Pages : 18
Book Description
The Baby Train and Other Lusty Urban Legends
Author: Jan Harold Brunvand
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393346722
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
America's premier folk detective is back on the case, sniffing out those zany but dubious stories that "really happened" to a friend of your sister's boyfriend's accountant's mechanic. Jan Harold Brunvand—''Mr. Urban Legend" [Smithsonian]—tracks the most fabulous tales making today's cocktail-party circuit and shows why those stories that sound too good to be true probably are too good to be true. The eponymous episode—"The Baby Train"—sheds light on certain predawn activities that have linked unusually high birth rates to the whim of train schedule makers. Other stories offer a revealing peek behind the story of "The Exploding Bra," expose the embarrassing source of "The Hairdresser's Error," resurrect a "Failed Suicide" Buster Keaton would have died for, and show why adults are better off not bringing their comic book fantasies out of the closet. From "Superhero Hijinx" to "The Shocking Videotape" to "The Accidental Cannibal," The Baby Train uncovers the mysteries behind some of the bawdiest, goriest, funniest, most pyrotechnic urban legends yet.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393346722
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
America's premier folk detective is back on the case, sniffing out those zany but dubious stories that "really happened" to a friend of your sister's boyfriend's accountant's mechanic. Jan Harold Brunvand—''Mr. Urban Legend" [Smithsonian]—tracks the most fabulous tales making today's cocktail-party circuit and shows why those stories that sound too good to be true probably are too good to be true. The eponymous episode—"The Baby Train"—sheds light on certain predawn activities that have linked unusually high birth rates to the whim of train schedule makers. Other stories offer a revealing peek behind the story of "The Exploding Bra," expose the embarrassing source of "The Hairdresser's Error," resurrect a "Failed Suicide" Buster Keaton would have died for, and show why adults are better off not bringing their comic book fantasies out of the closet. From "Superhero Hijinx" to "The Shocking Videotape" to "The Accidental Cannibal," The Baby Train uncovers the mysteries behind some of the bawdiest, goriest, funniest, most pyrotechnic urban legends yet.
Oildom
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Category : Petroleum industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 864
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Petroleum industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 864
Book Description
Polyethylene Terephthalate Film, Sheet, and Strip from Brazil, China, Thailand, and the United Arab Emirates, Invs. 731-TA-1131-1134 (Preliminary) (Final)
Author:
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1457817217
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
ISBN: 1457817217
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 174
Book Description
The People's Guide to Mexico
Author: Carl Franz
Publisher: Rick Steves
ISBN: 1612380492
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 770
Book Description
Over the past 35 years, hundreds of thousands of readers have agreed: This is the classic guide to "living, traveling, and taking things as they come" in Mexico. Now in its updated 14th edition, The People's Guide to Mexico still offers the ideal combination of basic travel information, entertaining stories, and friendly guidance about everything from driving in Mexico City to hanging a hammock to bartering at the local mercado. Features include: • Advice on planning your trip, where to go, and how to get around once you're there • Practical tips to help you stay healthy and safe, deal with red tape, change money, send email, letters and packages, use the telephone, do laundry, order food, speak like a local, and more • Well-informed insight into Mexican culture, and hints for enjoying traditional fiestas and celebrations • The most complete information available on Mexican Internet resources, book and map reviews, and other info sources for travelers
Publisher: Rick Steves
ISBN: 1612380492
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 770
Book Description
Over the past 35 years, hundreds of thousands of readers have agreed: This is the classic guide to "living, traveling, and taking things as they come" in Mexico. Now in its updated 14th edition, The People's Guide to Mexico still offers the ideal combination of basic travel information, entertaining stories, and friendly guidance about everything from driving in Mexico City to hanging a hammock to bartering at the local mercado. Features include: • Advice on planning your trip, where to go, and how to get around once you're there • Practical tips to help you stay healthy and safe, deal with red tape, change money, send email, letters and packages, use the telephone, do laundry, order food, speak like a local, and more • Well-informed insight into Mexican culture, and hints for enjoying traditional fiestas and celebrations • The most complete information available on Mexican Internet resources, book and map reviews, and other info sources for travelers
Motorship Manual and Register of Motorvessels
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Category : Motor-ships
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : Motor-ships
Languages : en
Pages : 344
Book Description
Independent Oil Stocks
Author: Kirkpatrick and Lewis, New York
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Petroleum industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Petroleum industry and trade
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Walker's Manual of Far Western Corporations & Securities
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Category : Capitalists and financiers
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Capitalists and financiers
Languages : en
Pages : 642
Book Description
Oil Age
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1028
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1028
Book Description