Carlyn Beccia presents werewolves, vampires, zombies and more as you've never seen them. Discover the origins of eight scream-worthy monsters, find out how major historical events shaped their creation, and delve into the science behind these fearful beasts. Engrossing (and gross!) timelines, maps, and infographics offer essential information - including the zombie virus life cycle and how to survive Godzilla's nuclear breath.

Join paranormal expert and storyteller extraordinaire Hans Holzer as he explores ghostly manifestations of every variety and delves into the true nature of the other side" In this groundbreaking work, professor Hans Holzer provides a thorough introduction to the art and science of successful and lucid communication with the world beyond. Here he delves into the nature of life and death, shares invaluable information that every would-be ghost hunter...

Paranormal expert Hans Holzer investigates some of the strangest and most difficult cases of loved ones who are simply not ready to leave their earthly lives The stay-behind," a term coined by professor Hans Holzer, is a ghost who is not prepared to move to the other side," but prefers to remain among loved ones and its former home. In Stay-Behinds, Holzer reveals some of the most famous cases of these beings, including the haunting of Rose Hall Plantation...

Join paranormal expert and storyteller extraordinaire Hans Holzer as he investigates the most famous, and infamous, real-life haunted houses Perhaps no other paranormal situation captures our imagination more than a haunted house. The idea of sharing a home with the dead is unsettling for the current inhabitants, but according to professor Hans Holzer, it can be equally as upsetting to the ghost. In The House Is Haunted, Holzer explores more than...

Renowned paranormal expert Hans Holzer's groundbreaking look at ghostsincluding haunted places, famous specters, psychic photography, and more Join paranormal expert and storyteller extraordinaire Hans Holzer as he explores ghostly manifestations of every variety and delves into the true nature of the other side." In this groundbreaking bookfeaturing eye-opening photographs of ghostly apparitions and visitationsHolzer presents hundreds of case histories,...

Join paranormal expert and storyteller extraordinaire Hans Holzer as he tracks the ghosts of Americans who made history, including national heroes, Hollywood stars, and famous and infamous figures who made headlines In this groundbreaking book, Hans Holzer tracks down the most famous and infamous ghosts who lurk among national monuments, historical houses and mansions, and even museums. Holzer searches for true encounters with eminent politicians...

What is the BIGGEST animal? The SMALLEST? The FASTEST, the SLOWEST? The MOST POISONOUS? The animal that SLEEPS the MOST?What animal has the MOST POWERFUL bite?The answers to these questions and a lot MORE can be found in this book that explores the world of Feats and Records in the Animal Kingdom.Filled with full color illustrations, bursting with interesting and amazing facts and easy to understand text.This book will fascinate readers of all ages,...

What can weigh over 1000 pounds, can climb a 50-foot tree and run faster than a race horse?What animal eats mostly berries, nuts and fruits and can still easily crush a bowling ball with its huge powerful jaws?What animal can smell you coming from over 15 miles (24 km) away?The answer to all of the above is … a Grizzly!Discover the world of these huge creatures that are mild mannered until they feel threatened. Then the Grizzly becomes one of the...

Do you think you know everything about Sharks?Can you name the types of Sharks in the Finding Nemo Movie?Do you know how old Sharks are? How long have they been around in the oceans?This book uncovers more than 51 amazing facts about Sharks. Many of these facts will be things you have never heard about before.Facts like…. What is the largest Shark that ever lived? What Shark is known as the garbage can of the seas"? What is the world's fastest Shark?...

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