Author: Frank Edwards
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1787203158
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Originally published in 1956, this is a collection of chilling true stories of occurrences that have baffled the best minds of the world. They include: —The bullet that lay imbedded in a man and waited twenty years to kill him! —The thief who was in two places at the same time: hypnotized on a vaudeville stage and at the scene of his own crime. —The defenseless, besieged town that won a great victory without firing a single shot. —The man who was horribly murdered by a clock! —The woman who proved she was buried alive by giving evidence after her death. ...AND MANY, MANY MORE
Strangest of All
Author: Frank Edwards
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1787203158
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Originally published in 1956, this is a collection of chilling true stories of occurrences that have baffled the best minds of the world. They include: —The bullet that lay imbedded in a man and waited twenty years to kill him! —The thief who was in two places at the same time: hypnotized on a vaudeville stage and at the scene of his own crime. —The defenseless, besieged town that won a great victory without firing a single shot. —The man who was horribly murdered by a clock! —The woman who proved she was buried alive by giving evidence after her death. ...AND MANY, MANY MORE
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1787203158
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Originally published in 1956, this is a collection of chilling true stories of occurrences that have baffled the best minds of the world. They include: —The bullet that lay imbedded in a man and waited twenty years to kill him! —The thief who was in two places at the same time: hypnotized on a vaudeville stage and at the scene of his own crime. —The defenseless, besieged town that won a great victory without firing a single shot. —The man who was horribly murdered by a clock! —The woman who proved she was buried alive by giving evidence after her death. ...AND MANY, MANY MORE
The Strange Birds of Flannery O'Connor
Author: Amy Alznauer
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1592703437
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
“I intend to stand firm and let the peacocks multiply, for I am sure that, in the end, the last word will be theirs.” —Flannery O’Connor When she was young, the writer Flannery O’Connor was captivated by the chickens in her yard. She’d watch their wings flap, their beaks peck, and their eyes glint. At age six, her life was forever changed when she and a chicken she had been training to walk forwards and backwards were featured in the Pathé News, and she realized that people want to see what is odd and strange in life. But while she loved birds of all varieties and kept several species around the house, it was the peacocks that came to dominate her life. Written by Amy Alznauer with devotional attention to all things odd and illustrated in radiant paint by Ping Zhu, The Strange Birds of Flannery O’Connor explores the beginnings of one author’s lifelong obsession. Amy Alznauer lives in Chicago with her husband, two children, a dog, a parakeet, sometimes chicks, and a part-time fish, but, as of today, no elephants or peacocks. Ping Zhu is a freelance illustrator who has worked with clients big and small, won some awards based on the work she did for aforementioned clients, attracted new clients with shiny awards, and is hoping to maintain her livelihood in Brooklyn by repeating that cycle.
Publisher: Abrams
ISBN: 1592703437
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
“I intend to stand firm and let the peacocks multiply, for I am sure that, in the end, the last word will be theirs.” —Flannery O’Connor When she was young, the writer Flannery O’Connor was captivated by the chickens in her yard. She’d watch their wings flap, their beaks peck, and their eyes glint. At age six, her life was forever changed when she and a chicken she had been training to walk forwards and backwards were featured in the Pathé News, and she realized that people want to see what is odd and strange in life. But while she loved birds of all varieties and kept several species around the house, it was the peacocks that came to dominate her life. Written by Amy Alznauer with devotional attention to all things odd and illustrated in radiant paint by Ping Zhu, The Strange Birds of Flannery O’Connor explores the beginnings of one author’s lifelong obsession. Amy Alznauer lives in Chicago with her husband, two children, a dog, a parakeet, sometimes chicks, and a part-time fish, but, as of today, no elephants or peacocks. Ping Zhu is a freelance illustrator who has worked with clients big and small, won some awards based on the work she did for aforementioned clients, attracted new clients with shiny awards, and is hoping to maintain her livelihood in Brooklyn by repeating that cycle.
Unusual Creatures
Author: Michael Hearst
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452104670
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
"Introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life forms"-- P. [4] of cover.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452104670
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 111
Book Description
"Introduces the reader to a wealth of extraordinary life forms"-- P. [4] of cover.
Strange World
Author: Frank Edwards
Publisher: University Books
ISBN: 9780821625156
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Based on authenticated incidents, gathered from around the world, this look at the supernatural argues that human beings live in circumstances beyond rational or scientific explanation. Reprint.
Publisher: University Books
ISBN: 9780821625156
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
Based on authenticated incidents, gathered from around the world, this look at the supernatural argues that human beings live in circumstances beyond rational or scientific explanation. Reprint.
Drunk on All Your Strange New Words
Author: Eddie Robson
Publisher: Tordotcom
ISBN: 1250807360
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Eddie Robson's Drunk on All Your Strange New Words is a locked room mystery in a near future world of politics and alien diplomacy. Lydia works as translator for the Logi cultural attaché to Earth. They work well together, even if the act of translating his thoughts into English makes her somewhat wobbly on her feet. She’s not the agency’s best translator, but what else is she going to do? She has no qualifications, and no discernible talent in any other field. So when tragedy strikes, and Lydia finds herself at the center of an intergalactic incident, her future employment prospects look dire—that is, if she can keep herself out of jail! But Lydia soon discovers that help can appear from the most unexpected source... At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Tordotcom
ISBN: 1250807360
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Eddie Robson's Drunk on All Your Strange New Words is a locked room mystery in a near future world of politics and alien diplomacy. Lydia works as translator for the Logi cultural attaché to Earth. They work well together, even if the act of translating his thoughts into English makes her somewhat wobbly on her feet. She’s not the agency’s best translator, but what else is she going to do? She has no qualifications, and no discernible talent in any other field. So when tragedy strikes, and Lydia finds herself at the center of an intergalactic incident, her future employment prospects look dire—that is, if she can keep herself out of jail! But Lydia soon discovers that help can appear from the most unexpected source... At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
The Book of Strange and Curious Legal Oddities
Author: Nathan Belofsky
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101188960
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
You're probably breaking the law right now-and don't even know it. Did you know... ? Naples, Italy, enforces laws for what constitutes real pizza, and "pizza police" visit restaurants to crack down on unlawful pies? ? In West Virginia it is a crime to display or possess a red or black flag? ? It is illegal to sell stuffed articles depicting female breasts within a thousand feet of any county highway in California? ? Spherical fishbowls have been banned in Rome since 2004? There are hundreds of bizarre laws that we could be breaking at any moment. What exactly are we doing that we shouldn't be doing, and what happens if we get caught? In this engaging and insightful collection, Nathan Belofsky takes us on a journey of eclectic, unexpected, and bizarre laws from around the world. Written by a practicing lawyer with an eye for his profession's most unusual quirks, The Book of Strange and Curious Legal Oddities offers a delightful look at the legal system's peculiarities through the ages. From laws that crack down on how we eat, look, and have sex, to real legal battles involving litigious chimpanzees, you'll start wondering whether you're really the law-abiding citizen you claim to be.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101188960
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
You're probably breaking the law right now-and don't even know it. Did you know... ? Naples, Italy, enforces laws for what constitutes real pizza, and "pizza police" visit restaurants to crack down on unlawful pies? ? In West Virginia it is a crime to display or possess a red or black flag? ? It is illegal to sell stuffed articles depicting female breasts within a thousand feet of any county highway in California? ? Spherical fishbowls have been banned in Rome since 2004? There are hundreds of bizarre laws that we could be breaking at any moment. What exactly are we doing that we shouldn't be doing, and what happens if we get caught? In this engaging and insightful collection, Nathan Belofsky takes us on a journey of eclectic, unexpected, and bizarre laws from around the world. Written by a practicing lawyer with an eye for his profession's most unusual quirks, The Book of Strange and Curious Legal Oddities offers a delightful look at the legal system's peculiarities through the ages. From laws that crack down on how we eat, look, and have sex, to real legal battles involving litigious chimpanzees, you'll start wondering whether you're really the law-abiding citizen you claim to be.
Emily's Secret Book of Strange
Author: Rob Reger
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811839860
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Emily shows how she sees the world and how deceptive sight can be, in this book of illusions and surprises.
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 9780811839860
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Emily shows how she sees the world and how deceptive sight can be, in this book of illusions and surprises.
Strange Angels
Author: Lili St. Crow
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781595142511
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Dru Anderson has what her grandmother called the touch. When her dad turns up dead--but still walking--Dru knows she's next. Will Dru discover just how special she really is before coming face-to-fang with whatever is hunting her?
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781595142511
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
Dru Anderson has what her grandmother called the touch. When her dad turns up dead--but still walking--Dru knows she's next. Will Dru discover just how special she really is before coming face-to-fang with whatever is hunting her?
Strange But Mostly True
Author: Jacobs Evan
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781680217018
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Strange debris is found in a field near Roswell, New Mexico. Many suspect it is an alien spacecraft. Fires burn beneath a town for over 50 years. Rocks weighing several hundred pounds move across land on their own. Are these unbelievable tales real? Find out in this fascinating collection of short stories. Who isn't fascinated by the world of the weird? These story collections are the ultimate in high-interest reading. The people, places, and things within their pages range from the peculiar to the preposterous, from the creepy to the utterly terrifying, and from the odd to the awful. Yet all stories are based on eyewitness accounts or the solid research of serious investigators. Captivating facts are included in a "Strange Truth" section following each story.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781680217018
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Strange debris is found in a field near Roswell, New Mexico. Many suspect it is an alien spacecraft. Fires burn beneath a town for over 50 years. Rocks weighing several hundred pounds move across land on their own. Are these unbelievable tales real? Find out in this fascinating collection of short stories. Who isn't fascinated by the world of the weird? These story collections are the ultimate in high-interest reading. The people, places, and things within their pages range from the peculiar to the preposterous, from the creepy to the utterly terrifying, and from the odd to the awful. Yet all stories are based on eyewitness accounts or the solid research of serious investigators. Captivating facts are included in a "Strange Truth" section following each story.
Passing Strange
Author: Ellen Klages
Publisher: Tordotcom
ISBN: 0765389517
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Inspired by the pulps, film noir, and screwball comedy, Passing Strange is a story as unusual and complex as San Francisco itself from World Fantasy Award winning author Ellen Klages, and a finalist for the 2017 Nebula Award for Best Novella San Francisco in 1940 is a haven for the unconventional. Tourists flock to the cities within the city: the Magic City of the World’s Fair on an island created of artifice and illusion; the forbidden city of Chinatown, a separate, alien world of exotic food and nightclubs that offer “authentic” experiences, straight from the pages of the pulps; and the twilight world of forbidden love, where outcasts from conventional society can meet. Six women find their lives as tangled with each other’s as they are with the city they call home. They discover love and danger on the borders where magic, science, and art intersect. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Publisher: Tordotcom
ISBN: 0765389517
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Inspired by the pulps, film noir, and screwball comedy, Passing Strange is a story as unusual and complex as San Francisco itself from World Fantasy Award winning author Ellen Klages, and a finalist for the 2017 Nebula Award for Best Novella San Francisco in 1940 is a haven for the unconventional. Tourists flock to the cities within the city: the Magic City of the World’s Fair on an island created of artifice and illusion; the forbidden city of Chinatown, a separate, alien world of exotic food and nightclubs that offer “authentic” experiences, straight from the pages of the pulps; and the twilight world of forbidden love, where outcasts from conventional society can meet. Six women find their lives as tangled with each other’s as they are with the city they call home. They discover love and danger on the borders where magic, science, and art intersect. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.