Author: Lawrence S. Bartell
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491720212
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Lawrence Bartell experienced many strange events over the course of his long life, at least partly because he deliberately strayed far from the beaten path in science. While it might not have been the most efficient way to gain a reputation in his field, it was more fun. In his memoir, he presents a collection of entertaining, sometimes bizarre stories collected over a lifetime. Bartell chronicles a wide variety of experiences, such as his predisposition to indulge in childhood pranks, his arrest as a possible Russian spy, his work on the Manhattan Project, his entry into the Guinness Book of Records, his stint in the US Navy during wartime, and his appointment as visiting professor in Moscow during the height of the Cold War. As he recalls the curious and often bizarre true stories he acquired over a lifetime, it soon becomes evident that scientists are just as human as anyone else and that beer really can play an important role in preparing one for a PhD thesis. True Stories of Strange Events and Odd People shares details from a scientist's one-of-a-kind journey through life as he observes the world around him, tests his theories, and learns valuable life lessons.
True Stories of Strange Events and Odd People
Author: Lawrence S. Bartell
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491720212
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Lawrence Bartell experienced many strange events over the course of his long life, at least partly because he deliberately strayed far from the beaten path in science. While it might not have been the most efficient way to gain a reputation in his field, it was more fun. In his memoir, he presents a collection of entertaining, sometimes bizarre stories collected over a lifetime. Bartell chronicles a wide variety of experiences, such as his predisposition to indulge in childhood pranks, his arrest as a possible Russian spy, his work on the Manhattan Project, his entry into the Guinness Book of Records, his stint in the US Navy during wartime, and his appointment as visiting professor in Moscow during the height of the Cold War. As he recalls the curious and often bizarre true stories he acquired over a lifetime, it soon becomes evident that scientists are just as human as anyone else and that beer really can play an important role in preparing one for a PhD thesis. True Stories of Strange Events and Odd People shares details from a scientist's one-of-a-kind journey through life as he observes the world around him, tests his theories, and learns valuable life lessons.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1491720212
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
Lawrence Bartell experienced many strange events over the course of his long life, at least partly because he deliberately strayed far from the beaten path in science. While it might not have been the most efficient way to gain a reputation in his field, it was more fun. In his memoir, he presents a collection of entertaining, sometimes bizarre stories collected over a lifetime. Bartell chronicles a wide variety of experiences, such as his predisposition to indulge in childhood pranks, his arrest as a possible Russian spy, his work on the Manhattan Project, his entry into the Guinness Book of Records, his stint in the US Navy during wartime, and his appointment as visiting professor in Moscow during the height of the Cold War. As he recalls the curious and often bizarre true stories he acquired over a lifetime, it soon becomes evident that scientists are just as human as anyone else and that beer really can play an important role in preparing one for a PhD thesis. True Stories of Strange Events and Odd People shares details from a scientist's one-of-a-kind journey through life as he observes the world around him, tests his theories, and learns valuable life lessons.
Little Lit Strange Stories for Strange Kids
Author: Art Spiegelman
Publisher: HarperColl
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
A collecton of comic strips and cartoons by various artists.
Publisher: HarperColl
ISBN:
Category : Humor
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
A collecton of comic strips and cartoons by various artists.
Errantry
Author: Elizabeth Hand
Publisher: Small Beer Press
ISBN: 1618730312
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Praise for Elizabeth Hand: "Fiercely frightening yet hauntingly beautiful."—Tess Gerritsen, author of The Silent Girl "A sinful pleasure."—Katherine Dunn, author of Geek Love No one is innocent, no one unexamined in award-winner Elizabeth Hand's new collection. From the summer isles to the mysterious people next door all the way to the odd guy one cubicle over, Hand teases apart the dark strangenesses of everyday life to show us the impossibilities, broken dreams, and improbable dreams that surely can never come true. Elizabeth Hand's novels include Shirley Jackson Award–winner Generation Loss, Mortal Love, and Available Dark.
Publisher: Small Beer Press
ISBN: 1618730312
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 285
Book Description
Praise for Elizabeth Hand: "Fiercely frightening yet hauntingly beautiful."—Tess Gerritsen, author of The Silent Girl "A sinful pleasure."—Katherine Dunn, author of Geek Love No one is innocent, no one unexamined in award-winner Elizabeth Hand's new collection. From the summer isles to the mysterious people next door all the way to the odd guy one cubicle over, Hand teases apart the dark strangenesses of everyday life to show us the impossibilities, broken dreams, and improbable dreams that surely can never come true. Elizabeth Hand's novels include Shirley Jackson Award–winner Generation Loss, Mortal Love, and Available Dark.
The 'Reader's Digest' Book of Strange Stories, Amazing Facts
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780909486297
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780909486297
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 608
Book Description
Strange But True
Author: Thomas Slemen
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Publishing
ISBN: 9780760712443
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Publishing
ISBN: 9780760712443
Category : Curiosities and wonders
Languages : en
Pages : 426
Book Description
Strange Stories of Strange People
Author: Oliver DALE (Novelist)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
True Police Stories of the Strange & Unexplained
Author: Ingrid P. Dean
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738730912
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Early one evening, I was patrolling alone and decided to stop a vehicle with its taillight out. I had no way of knowing that this seemingly routine decision would lead to a strange twist of fate years later... These true, first-hand accounts from law enforcement officials across the nation reveal how intuition, apparitions, UFOs, prophetic dreams, and other forces beyond our understanding have impacted them in the course of duty. The weird and unexplained experiences in this book take place in the midst of the death-defying gun battles, thrilling rescues, and heart-searing tragedies that police officers face every day—and reveal the fascinating inner lives of the heroic men and women behind the badge.
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN: 0738730912
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
Early one evening, I was patrolling alone and decided to stop a vehicle with its taillight out. I had no way of knowing that this seemingly routine decision would lead to a strange twist of fate years later... These true, first-hand accounts from law enforcement officials across the nation reveal how intuition, apparitions, UFOs, prophetic dreams, and other forces beyond our understanding have impacted them in the course of duty. The weird and unexplained experiences in this book take place in the midst of the death-defying gun battles, thrilling rescues, and heart-searing tragedies that police officers face every day—and reveal the fascinating inner lives of the heroic men and women behind the badge.
Little Lit: Folklore & Fairy Tale Funnies
Author: Art Spiegelman
Publisher: HarperColl
ISBN: 9780060286248
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
A treasure and a treasury! Innovative cartoonist and renowned children's book artists from around the world have gathered to bring you the magic of fairy tales through the wonder of comics. The stories range from old favorites to new discoveries, from the profound to the silly. A treat for all ages, these picture stories unlock the enchanted door into the pleasures of books and reading! Best Children's Books 2000 (PW)
Publisher: HarperColl
ISBN: 9780060286248
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
A treasure and a treasury! Innovative cartoonist and renowned children's book artists from around the world have gathered to bring you the magic of fairy tales through the wonder of comics. The stories range from old favorites to new discoveries, from the profound to the silly. A treat for all ages, these picture stories unlock the enchanted door into the pleasures of books and reading! Best Children's Books 2000 (PW)
Strange Stories
Author: Dave Terruso
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781950670178
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781950670178
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Strange Stories from History for Young People
Author: George Cary Eggleston
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
"Strange Stories from History for Young People" is a collection of short stories intended for young readers. Most of the stories in the volume were originally written for Harper's Young People; one was first published in Good Cheer, and a few in other periodicals. The stories cover both fictional and biographical genres of literature. The author's claim is that he has avoided stories that young readers are likely to have heard elsewhere and has offered fresh and unique tales.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
"Strange Stories from History for Young People" is a collection of short stories intended for young readers. Most of the stories in the volume were originally written for Harper's Young People; one was first published in Good Cheer, and a few in other periodicals. The stories cover both fictional and biographical genres of literature. The author's claim is that he has avoided stories that young readers are likely to have heard elsewhere and has offered fresh and unique tales.