Author: Albert Jack
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1588368696
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
FOOLED BY FABLES? LED ON BY LEGENDS? MYTH-GUIDED? WONDER NO MORE, MYSTERY-PHILES: THE TRUTH IS IN HERE! What in the world (or out of it) made those giant crop circles? Did skydiving skyjacker D. B. Cooper really get away with it? Is Bigfoot a big fake? Are ETs just BS? If you’re tired of scratching your head over persistent puzzlers like these, mystery-buster Albert Jack has the cure for your quizzical itch. He’s gone hunting for the truth behind more than thirty of the most famous and baffling conundrums in history. Did a conspiracy or a calamity kill Marilyn Monroe? Is the Bermuda Triangle a tropical tall tale? Was a dead Paul McCartney replaced by a doppelgänger? How did Edgar Allan Poe meet his doom? In quick-witted entries on each enigmatic topic, Loch Ness Monsters and Raining Frogs offers answers certain to surprise, enlighten, amuse, and perhaps disappoint true believers. But Albert Jack never fails to fascinate and entertain as he spills the beans about the odd, the eerie, and the (no longer) unexplained.
Loch Ness Monsters and Raining Frogs
Author: Albert Jack
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1588368696
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
FOOLED BY FABLES? LED ON BY LEGENDS? MYTH-GUIDED? WONDER NO MORE, MYSTERY-PHILES: THE TRUTH IS IN HERE! What in the world (or out of it) made those giant crop circles? Did skydiving skyjacker D. B. Cooper really get away with it? Is Bigfoot a big fake? Are ETs just BS? If you’re tired of scratching your head over persistent puzzlers like these, mystery-buster Albert Jack has the cure for your quizzical itch. He’s gone hunting for the truth behind more than thirty of the most famous and baffling conundrums in history. Did a conspiracy or a calamity kill Marilyn Monroe? Is the Bermuda Triangle a tropical tall tale? Was a dead Paul McCartney replaced by a doppelgänger? How did Edgar Allan Poe meet his doom? In quick-witted entries on each enigmatic topic, Loch Ness Monsters and Raining Frogs offers answers certain to surprise, enlighten, amuse, and perhaps disappoint true believers. But Albert Jack never fails to fascinate and entertain as he spills the beans about the odd, the eerie, and the (no longer) unexplained.
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1588368696
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
FOOLED BY FABLES? LED ON BY LEGENDS? MYTH-GUIDED? WONDER NO MORE, MYSTERY-PHILES: THE TRUTH IS IN HERE! What in the world (or out of it) made those giant crop circles? Did skydiving skyjacker D. B. Cooper really get away with it? Is Bigfoot a big fake? Are ETs just BS? If you’re tired of scratching your head over persistent puzzlers like these, mystery-buster Albert Jack has the cure for your quizzical itch. He’s gone hunting for the truth behind more than thirty of the most famous and baffling conundrums in history. Did a conspiracy or a calamity kill Marilyn Monroe? Is the Bermuda Triangle a tropical tall tale? Was a dead Paul McCartney replaced by a doppelgänger? How did Edgar Allan Poe meet his doom? In quick-witted entries on each enigmatic topic, Loch Ness Monsters and Raining Frogs offers answers certain to surprise, enlighten, amuse, and perhaps disappoint true believers. But Albert Jack never fails to fascinate and entertain as he spills the beans about the odd, the eerie, and the (no longer) unexplained.
Sojourn on Eternity's Edge
Author: Scott Arnold Arminas
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1450069266
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
About the Book This book, Sojourn on Eternitys Edge, is an inspirational trilogy which presents a literary portrait of the authors mind, depicting a personal struggle with mental illness, and how, by humble faith, the author sets out to conquer the impossible as set by societys unforgiving standards. Through poetry and prose, intelligence beams through its pages revealing to the reader the power that God has over all things when left in His hands to deal with. Indeed a lesson to be re-evaluated in this twenty-first century. A time when we, as people, and the world, as a whole, so desperately need His help.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1450069266
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 348
Book Description
About the Book This book, Sojourn on Eternitys Edge, is an inspirational trilogy which presents a literary portrait of the authors mind, depicting a personal struggle with mental illness, and how, by humble faith, the author sets out to conquer the impossible as set by societys unforgiving standards. Through poetry and prose, intelligence beams through its pages revealing to the reader the power that God has over all things when left in His hands to deal with. Indeed a lesson to be re-evaluated in this twenty-first century. A time when we, as people, and the world, as a whole, so desperately need His help.
The World Under the Clock
Author: Chris Jernigan
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1038308763
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
Fourteen-year-old Beatrix Voght has always felt like an outsider. And no wonder. Unable to remember anything from before her adoption, she is plagued by a series of strange occurrences—her AirPods fail to pair, hands-free faucets don’t respond to her movements, her Wi-Fi keeps dropping, and peculiar songs keep playing in her head. Then there’s her eye color, which changes daily. Living on the Upper West Side of New York, Beatrix attends Festermunder Academy, a notorious private school where whispers circulate about students mysteriously disappearing under the watchful glare of the cruel Headmistress Grunnion-Paltine. On her way home from classes one day, Beatrix encounters a duplicate of herself, which vanishes in a burst of light. Soon after that, her adoptive father, who has become obsessed with a secretive project involving a plethora of conspiracy theories, disappears before her very eyes. Determined to find him, Beatrix’s search leads her to the basement library at Festermunder, referred to as the World Under the Clock, where it’s rumored a time-bending wormhole might be located. Her quest to find her foster father soon puts Beatrix and her companions on a globe-trotting, mind-boggling adventure, during which they realize that Earth and the entire universe could be destroyed by a sinister force. And to top it all off, Beatrix might be the only person who can stop it. If only she can get those AirPods to pair . . .
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1038308763
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 333
Book Description
Fourteen-year-old Beatrix Voght has always felt like an outsider. And no wonder. Unable to remember anything from before her adoption, she is plagued by a series of strange occurrences—her AirPods fail to pair, hands-free faucets don’t respond to her movements, her Wi-Fi keeps dropping, and peculiar songs keep playing in her head. Then there’s her eye color, which changes daily. Living on the Upper West Side of New York, Beatrix attends Festermunder Academy, a notorious private school where whispers circulate about students mysteriously disappearing under the watchful glare of the cruel Headmistress Grunnion-Paltine. On her way home from classes one day, Beatrix encounters a duplicate of herself, which vanishes in a burst of light. Soon after that, her adoptive father, who has become obsessed with a secretive project involving a plethora of conspiracy theories, disappears before her very eyes. Determined to find him, Beatrix’s search leads her to the basement library at Festermunder, referred to as the World Under the Clock, where it’s rumored a time-bending wormhole might be located. Her quest to find her foster father soon puts Beatrix and her companions on a globe-trotting, mind-boggling adventure, during which they realize that Earth and the entire universe could be destroyed by a sinister force. And to top it all off, Beatrix might be the only person who can stop it. If only she can get those AirPods to pair . . .
Love Is
Author: Kim Sorrelle
Publisher: Kregel Publications
ISBN: 0825446740
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Engage with a love that transcends social experiments and leads to a radically transformed life Even non-Christians are familiar with the Love Chapter of 1 Corinthians, read at weddings, painted on decorative signs, and preached regularly from the pulpit. "Love is patient, love is kind, love is . . ." The words are so familiar they almost lack meaning, a Christianese version of "live, laugh, love." But what happens when these verses are taken seriously? What would it take for someone to live out the Love Chapter as literally is possible? That was the question Kim Sorrelle set out to answer during her yearlong experiment. Using 1 Corinthians 13 as a road map,she focused on one phrase at a time, seeking to understand its true meaning and how it could motivate every daily action. And she didn't just look at the best-known parts of the passage but also the parts we don't think too deeply about: love does not boast, does not dishonor others, doesn't keep a record of wrongs, and more. In her attempts to live the Love Chapter to the letter, Kim journeyed all the way to Haiti, where she met people who both tested and displayed love to its limits. From irritating employees to sexist short-term missionaries to curse-wielding women to the profoundly kind nuns, her encounters are filled with rueful self-reflection and comical commentary, as well as a new understanding of the nuances and power of true love in action. Kim's transformation into someone who truly loves like Jesus will challenge readers to think more deeply about how they can manifest love in their own lives and will reveal the power of Christlike devotion that is unwearied and humble, contented and forgiving. Above all, her exploration is an incredible encounter with the filling, strengthening love of God—a love that truly never fails.
Publisher: Kregel Publications
ISBN: 0825446740
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Engage with a love that transcends social experiments and leads to a radically transformed life Even non-Christians are familiar with the Love Chapter of 1 Corinthians, read at weddings, painted on decorative signs, and preached regularly from the pulpit. "Love is patient, love is kind, love is . . ." The words are so familiar they almost lack meaning, a Christianese version of "live, laugh, love." But what happens when these verses are taken seriously? What would it take for someone to live out the Love Chapter as literally is possible? That was the question Kim Sorrelle set out to answer during her yearlong experiment. Using 1 Corinthians 13 as a road map,she focused on one phrase at a time, seeking to understand its true meaning and how it could motivate every daily action. And she didn't just look at the best-known parts of the passage but also the parts we don't think too deeply about: love does not boast, does not dishonor others, doesn't keep a record of wrongs, and more. In her attempts to live the Love Chapter to the letter, Kim journeyed all the way to Haiti, where she met people who both tested and displayed love to its limits. From irritating employees to sexist short-term missionaries to curse-wielding women to the profoundly kind nuns, her encounters are filled with rueful self-reflection and comical commentary, as well as a new understanding of the nuances and power of true love in action. Kim's transformation into someone who truly loves like Jesus will challenge readers to think more deeply about how they can manifest love in their own lives and will reveal the power of Christlike devotion that is unwearied and humble, contented and forgiving. Above all, her exploration is an incredible encounter with the filling, strengthening love of God—a love that truly never fails.
Prehistoric Humans in Film and Television
Author: Michael Klossner
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476609144
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
From the early days of the movies, "cavemen" have been a popular subject for filmmakers--not surprisingly, since the birth of cinema occurred only a few decades after the earliest scientific studies of prehistoric man. Filmmakers, however, were not constrained by the emerging science; instead they most often took a comedic look at prehistory, a trend that continued throughout the 20th century. Prehistoric humans also populated adventure-fantasy films, with the original One Million B.C. (1940) leading the charge. Documentaries were also made, but it was not until the 1970s that accurate film accounts of prehistoric humans finally emerged. This exhaustive work provides detailed accounts of 581 film and television productions that feature depictions of human prehistory. Included are dramas and comedies set in human prehistory; documentaries; and films and television shows in which prehistoric people somehow exist in historical periods--from the advent of civilization up to the present--or in extraterrestrial settings. Each entry includes full filmographic data, including year of release, running time, production personnel, cast information, and format. A description of each film provides background on the prehistoric elements. Contemporary critical commentary is included for many of the works.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476609144
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 331
Book Description
From the early days of the movies, "cavemen" have been a popular subject for filmmakers--not surprisingly, since the birth of cinema occurred only a few decades after the earliest scientific studies of prehistoric man. Filmmakers, however, were not constrained by the emerging science; instead they most often took a comedic look at prehistory, a trend that continued throughout the 20th century. Prehistoric humans also populated adventure-fantasy films, with the original One Million B.C. (1940) leading the charge. Documentaries were also made, but it was not until the 1970s that accurate film accounts of prehistoric humans finally emerged. This exhaustive work provides detailed accounts of 581 film and television productions that feature depictions of human prehistory. Included are dramas and comedies set in human prehistory; documentaries; and films and television shows in which prehistoric people somehow exist in historical periods--from the advent of civilization up to the present--or in extraterrestrial settings. Each entry includes full filmographic data, including year of release, running time, production personnel, cast information, and format. A description of each film provides background on the prehistoric elements. Contemporary critical commentary is included for many of the works.
Opening the Gates
Author: Donald Reid
Publisher: Verso Books
ISBN: 1786635437
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
In the Summer of 1973, workers occupied the Lip watch and clock factory, sparking a national cause and controversy. The Lip occupation and self-management experience captured the imagination of the Left in France and internationally, as a living example of the spirit of May '68. In Opening the Gates, Donald Reid chronicles the history of this struggle. Beginning with the early stirrings of worker radicalism in 1968, Reid's meticulously researched narrative details the nationally publicised conflict of 1973, the second bankruptcy and occupation of 1976 and the conversion of Lip into a group of cooperatives operating into the 1980s.
Publisher: Verso Books
ISBN: 1786635437
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 443
Book Description
In the Summer of 1973, workers occupied the Lip watch and clock factory, sparking a national cause and controversy. The Lip occupation and self-management experience captured the imagination of the Left in France and internationally, as a living example of the spirit of May '68. In Opening the Gates, Donald Reid chronicles the history of this struggle. Beginning with the early stirrings of worker radicalism in 1968, Reid's meticulously researched narrative details the nationally publicised conflict of 1973, the second bankruptcy and occupation of 1976 and the conversion of Lip into a group of cooperatives operating into the 1980s.
The Secret of the Flying Saucer
Author: Laurie S. Sutton
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 149652456X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Mystery Inc. is going on a road trip, but their vacation takes an unexpected turn a UFO has landed nearby! When they go to investigate, they find little gray aliens coming out of the ship and the gang can't believe their eyes. Is this really a first encounter, or is an Earthling behind this crash landing? Your choices will help discover the truth in this intergalactic You Choose mystery.
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 149652456X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
Mystery Inc. is going on a road trip, but their vacation takes an unexpected turn a UFO has landed nearby! When they go to investigate, they find little gray aliens coming out of the ship and the gang can't believe their eyes. Is this really a first encounter, or is an Earthling behind this crash landing? Your choices will help discover the truth in this intergalactic You Choose mystery.
Labyrinths of Reason
Author: William Poundstone
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0385242719
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
This sharply intelligent, consistently provocative book takes the reader on an astonishing, thought-provoking voyage into the realm of delightful uncertainty--a world of paradox in which logical argument leads to contradiction and common sense is seemingly rendered irrelevant.
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0385242719
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
This sharply intelligent, consistently provocative book takes the reader on an astonishing, thought-provoking voyage into the realm of delightful uncertainty--a world of paradox in which logical argument leads to contradiction and common sense is seemingly rendered irrelevant.
A Revision of David Lewis's "Golden Card"
Author: Leslie Elizabeth Stapp
Publisher:
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Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
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Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
Icons of Horror and the Supernatural
Author: S. T. Joshi
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031308100X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 819
Book Description
Horror and the supernatural have fascinated people for centuries, and many of the most central figures appear over and over again. These figures have gained iconic status and continue to hold sway over popular culture and the modern imagination. This book offers extended entries on 24 of the most enduring and significant figures of horror and the supernatural, including The Sea Creature, The Witch, The Alien, The Vampire, The Werewolf, The Sorcerer, The Ghost, The Siren, The Mummy, The Devil, and The Zombie. Each entry is written by a leading authority on the subject and discusses the topic's essential features and lasting influence, from the classical epics of Homer to the novels of Stephen King. Entries cite sources for further reading, and the Encyclopedia closes with a selected, general bibliography. Entries include illustrations, sidebars of interesting information, and excerpts from key texts. Horror and the supernatural have fascinated people for centuries, with many of the most central figures appearing over and over again across time and cultures. These figures have starred in the world's most widely read literary works, most popular films, and most captivating television series. Because of their popularity and influence, they have attained iconic status and a special place in the popular imagination. This book overviews 24 of the most significant icons of horror and the supernatural.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 031308100X
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 819
Book Description
Horror and the supernatural have fascinated people for centuries, and many of the most central figures appear over and over again. These figures have gained iconic status and continue to hold sway over popular culture and the modern imagination. This book offers extended entries on 24 of the most enduring and significant figures of horror and the supernatural, including The Sea Creature, The Witch, The Alien, The Vampire, The Werewolf, The Sorcerer, The Ghost, The Siren, The Mummy, The Devil, and The Zombie. Each entry is written by a leading authority on the subject and discusses the topic's essential features and lasting influence, from the classical epics of Homer to the novels of Stephen King. Entries cite sources for further reading, and the Encyclopedia closes with a selected, general bibliography. Entries include illustrations, sidebars of interesting information, and excerpts from key texts. Horror and the supernatural have fascinated people for centuries, with many of the most central figures appearing over and over again across time and cultures. These figures have starred in the world's most widely read literary works, most popular films, and most captivating television series. Because of their popularity and influence, they have attained iconic status and a special place in the popular imagination. This book overviews 24 of the most significant icons of horror and the supernatural.