History of the Undead. Mummies, Vampires and Zombies, Paperback - Charlotte Booth

A cultural exploration of the myth of the mummy, vampire and zombie. This is the first book to explore the history of all three examples of the und...

DescriptionWinner of the 2011 Isaac and Tamara Deutscher Memorial Prize Drawing on folklore, literature and popular culture, this book links tales ...

"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a zombie in possession of brains must be in want of more brains." So begins Pride and Prejudice and Zo...

A fascinating exploration of the lives of normal people in ancient Egypt. Full of their own strange and amusing stories; documents their anxieties,...

The myth-busting science behind the hottest monsters in pop culturePublisher: Hachette Children's GroupAuthor(s): Joy LinNumber of pages: 32Collect...

Reducere. Even if you've never seen a zombie movie or television show, you could identify an undead ghoul if you saw one. With their endless wandering, lumbe...

Zombies have plagued humanity's nightmares for centuries, but fortunately, the scientific community has created this detailed and completely seriou...

The myth-busting science behind the hottest monsters in pop culture

Mummies, Cannibals and Vampires charts in vivid detail the largely forgotten history of European corpse medicine, which saw kings, ladies, gentleme...

Using step-by-step instruction on how to draw Japanese manga and anime zombies, vampires, and monsters, best-selling author Christopher Hart teache...

Imagine you were transported back in time to Ancient Egypt and you had to start a new life there. How would you fit in? Where would you live? What ...

The author of }Easy Rider, Raging Bulls{ investigates how the mood and themes of popular culture over the last two decades have planted the seeds o...

The fascinating history of sex in ancient Egyptian society, from the flirtations of Pharaohs to exotic aphrodisiacs.

Reducere. In this groundbreaking and now famous work, Mark Booth embarks on an enthralling tour of our world's secret histories. Starting from a dangerous pr...

Contributor(s): Author: Lee J. AmesLee Ames has come up with 50 creepy creatures that young people can learn to draw. An American Bookseller Pick o...

Reducere. In Search of Dracula: The History of Dracula and Vampires, Paperback

Reducere. New England is rich in history and mystery. Numerous sleepy little towns and farming communities distinguish the region's scenic tranquility. But n...

Reducere. 1928, Kentucky, a horrific disease known as the white plague claimed over thousands of lives. A monstrous sanatorium was built to isolate and play ...

Reducere. In his 1907 book, lawyer Finis L. Bates reveals that his client John St. Helen disclosed to Bates his true identity - claiming to be Abraham Lincol...

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This biography of Hypatia, the female philosopher and mathematician in Christian Egypt, provides background on her work and her life as an elite wo...

Reducere. An inspiring story of Richard the Fearless (943-996) who became Duke of Normandy at the age of 8. Relates the perils of his childhood, both at home...

In a fantasy realm shattered by the zombie apocalypse, a bold Knight must enlist unlikely allies while discovering the source of undead corruption,...

Reducere. *Includes pictures *Includes historical accounts describing vampires *Discusses the legends of vampires across various cultures and the evolution o...

Reducere. Explains how Trevor deprogrammed his brainwashed class from loving homework.

DescriptionThe 5, 000-year-old Iceman discovered frozen in the Alps may have treated his gallstones, Lyme disease, and hardening of the arteries wi...

Covers mummies from a range of periods and geographical locations around the world. Explains the processes of decomposition and mummification, what...

Jewel in the Crown: Bonnie Cone and the Founding of UNC Charlotte chronicles the postwar development of the University of North Carolina at Charlot...

Reducere. Most readers know Salem only for the city's notorious witch trials. But years later it became a very different city, one that produced America's fi...

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This publication brings together personal analyses of sixty CT scans of ancient Egyptian human mummies collected from many museums throughout the U...

Reducere. Charlotte has entered a golden age of craft brewing, and while this fermented frenzy may feel altogether new, it evokes a forgotten heritage that d...

Reducere. Book 3 in the Russel Middlebrook Series, Winner of the Lambda Book Award It's a horror-movie extravaganza in this, the second sequel to Brent Harti...

Reducere. Secret Maps of the Ancient World is a spell-binding book which presents a compelling case for ancient Chinese voyagers coming to the Americas. Read...

DescriptionEgypt boasts a rich tradition of ancient mummies and sarcophagi, displayed in museums around the world. The colorful, dramatic decoratio...

DescriptionQueer Cinema: Schoolgirls, Vampires, and Gay Cowboys illustrates queer cinematic aesthetics by highlighting key films that emerged at hi...

Another hilarious adventure for children with Mr. Mummific, the mummy with attitude. Having described his death and long mummification process in h...

Reducere. From Kelly J. Baker, author of the INDIE-award-winning Sexism Ed, comes an account of how the U.S. fascination with zombie apocalypses has shaped A...

Reducere. DescriptionThis little book is filled with useful information on the development of the Order of the Eastern Star in the United States. Included is...

Redescopera farmecul lecturii si alege-ti de pe elefant.ro carti in limba engleza scrise de autori consacrati. Iti punem la dispozitie sute de mii ...

Reducere. A reimagined and modern take on the holiday favorite, this picture book weaves together the classic Christmas tale of The Nutcracker and the true-l...

Reducere. Jude and Lyle's newlywed life is shattered when a vicious attack leaves Lyle infected with a disease that transforms him into a violent and often i...

This selection of poems from across the ages brings to life a staggering array ofzombies, ghosts, vampires, and devils.

'The next Bill Bryson' New York TimesTwo tigers cannot share the same mountain - Chinese proverbDespite geographical proximity, cultural similariti...

Reducere. Experience the beauty of Ireland throughout the pages of this coffee table book. View places like Wicklow, Giant's Causeway, Dublin, Belfast and a ...

Reducere. Experience the romantic renaissance world of Italy. This photography book explores the cities of Rome, Tuscany, Florence, Siena, Venice, Frascati S...

Reducere. Walk through the beautiful streets of Saint Paul de Vence, Aix en Provence, Antibes, Mandelieu, Nice, Monaco, Villefranche-sur-Mer and of course Pa...

Reducere. A collection of paranormal sizzle including two tales of Dark Ones and the women who've tamed them, and a short story call back to where it all beg...