Monster Spotter S Guide To North America

Author : Scott Francis
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2007-07-11
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781440303128

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Monster Spotter's Guide to North America by Scott Francis Pdf

Like a bird-watching guideà only for monsters Monsters represent the dark side of humanity–the primal, animal impulses that reside in every single one of us. They have preyed upon our imaginations and our fears since the dawn of civilization. North America is home to a wide array of fearsome beasts, including hairy monsters, flying monsters, lake monsters, and other unexplained phenomena. Monster Spotter's Guide geographically catalogs more than one hundred legendary monsters reported to inhabit the continent. From the mythical Sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest to the vicious Mexican goatsucker known as El Chupacabra, you'll read about the legends and major sightings of the most widely feared creatures reported to exist–plus a few you might have never heard of. Within these pages you'll find detailed pen-and-ink drawings, helpful quick-reference boxes for immediate identification of key monster traits, a glossary of cryptozoology terms, useful appendices, case studies and more. Let this book be your guide, and explore the legends for yourself. Anyone can be a monster spotteràwhen you start looking, you never know what you might find.

Author : Mary Schulte
Publisher : Greenhaven Publishing LLC
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-11
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780737745702

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The Dover Demon by Mary Schulte Pdf

This book recounts the story of the Dover Demon, a mysterious creature that reportedly appeared in Dover, Massachusetts, in 1977. Includes eyewitness accounts, alternative explanations and the newest theories. In three separate encounters, several teenagers gave similar descriptions of an eerie and unidentifiable creature. Details are provided about the sightings, the subsequent investigation, and media reports that followed.

Author : Robert Brewer
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1839 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008-06-01
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781582976778

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2009 Writer's Market by Robert Brewer Pdf

For 88 years, Writer's Market has given fiction and nonfiction writers the information they need to sell their work–from completely up-to-date listings to exclusive interviews with successful writers. The 2009 edition provides all this and more with over 3,500 listings for book publishers, magazines and literary agents, in addition to a completely updated freelance rate chart. In addition to the thousands of market listings, you'll find up-to-date information on becoming a successful freelancer covering everything from writing query letters to launching a freelance business, and more.

Author : J. W. Ocker
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2022-10-11
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781683693239

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The United States of Cryptids by J. W. Ocker Pdf

Meet the monsters in our midst, from bigfoot to Mothman and beyond! Welcome to the United States of Cryptids, where mysterious monsters lurk in the dark forests, deep lakes, and sticky swamps of all fifty states. From the infamous Jersey Devil to the obscure Snallygaster, travel writer and chronicler of the strange J. W. Ocker uncovers the bizarre stories of these creatures and investigates the ways in which communities embrace and celebrate their local cryptids. Readers will learn about: • Batsquatch of Washington, a winged bigfoot that is said to have emerged from the eruption of Mount Saint Helens • Nain Rouge of Michigan, a fierce red goblin that has been spotted before every major city disaster in Detroit • Flatwoods Monster of West Virginia, a robotic extraterrestrial that crash-landed in rural Appalachia • Lizard Man of South Carolina, a reptilian mutant that attacked a teenager in the summer of 1988 • Glocester Ghoul of Rhode Island, a fire-breathing dragon that guards a hoard of pirate treasure • And many more! Whether you believe in bigfoot or not, this fully illustrated compendium is a fun, frightening, fascinating tour through American folklore and history, exploring the stories we tell about monsters and what those stories say about us.

Author : W. Haden Blackman
Publisher : Three Rivers Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Fiction
ISBN : PSU:000033410920

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The Field Guide to North American Monsters by W. Haden Blackman Pdf

This unique field guide draws on modern sightings, folklore, urban legends, and mythology to give novices all they need to begin a fearless foray into the world of monsterology. 75 photos.

Author : Christopher R. Fee,Jeffrey B. Webb
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 1842 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-29
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9798216046547

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American Myths, Legends, and Tall Tales [3 volumes] by Christopher R. Fee,Jeffrey B. Webb Pdf

A fascinating survey of the entire history of tall tales, folklore, and mythology in the United States from earliest times to the present, including stories and myths from the modern era that have become an essential part of contemporary popular culture. Folklore has been a part of American culture for as long as humans have inhabited North America, and increasingly formed an intrinsic part of American culture as diverse peoples from Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania arrived. In modern times, folklore and tall tales experienced a rejuvenation with the emergence of urban legends and the growing popularity of science fiction and conspiracy theories, with mass media such as comic books, television, and films contributing to the retelling of old myths. This multi-volume encyclopedia will teach readers the central myths and legends that have formed American culture since its earliest years of settlement. Its entries provide a fascinating glimpse into the collective American imagination over the past 400 years through the stories that have shaped it. Organized alphabetically, the coverage includes Native American creation myths, "tall tales" like George Washington chopping down his father's cherry tree and the adventures of "King of the Wild Frontier" Davy Crockett, through to today's "urban myths." Each entry explains the myth or legend and its importance and provides detailed information about the people and events involved. Each entry also includes a short bibliography that will direct students or interested general readers toward other sources for further investigation. Special attention is paid to African American folklore, Asian American folklore, and the folklore of other traditions that are often overlooked or marginalized in other studies of the topic.

Author : Benjamin Radford
Publisher : University of New Mexico Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : History
ISBN : 9780826354501

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Mysterious New Mexico by Benjamin Radford Pdf

New Mexico's twin traditions of the scientific and the supernatural meet for the first time in this long-overdue book by a journalist known for investigating the unexplained. Strange tales of ghosts, monsters, miracles, lost treasure, UFOs, and much more can be found not far from the birthplace of the atomic bomb. Huge radio astronomy dishes search desert skies for alien life, and the world's first spaceport can be found in this enchanted land; in many ways New Mexico truly is a portal to other worlds. Mysterious New Mexico is the first book to apply scientific investigation methods to explain some of New Mexico's most bizarre lore and legends. Using folklore, sociology, history, psychology, and forensic science--as well as good old-fashioned detective work--Radford reveals the truths and myths behind New Mexico's greatest mysteries.

Author : Scott Francis
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1019 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-15
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781599636344

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2013 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market by Scott Francis Pdf

The Best Resource Available for Getting Your Fiction Published! The 2013 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market is the best resource available for fiction writers to get their short stories, novellas, and novels published. As with past editions, Novel & Short Story Writer's Market offers hundreds of listings for book publishers, literary agents, fiction publications, contests and more. Each listing includes contact information, submission guidelines, and other important tips. Fiction writers will also find and increased focus on editorial to help give context to the listing content. From amazing craft articles (crafting emotion in fiction) to helpful business advice (marketing a small press book), the 2013 Novel & Short Story Writer's Market offers everything a fiction writer looking to get published could want. PLEASE NOTE: Free subscriptions are NOT included with the e-book edition of this title.

Author : Peter Archer,Scott Francis
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2012-09-27
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781599636542

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The Unofficial Hobbit Handbook by Peter Archer,Scott Francis Pdf

"It's a dangerous business, going out your front door." In the age of men, one must face myriad challenges: epic quests, imminent danger, the evil gaze of Sauron... okay, so maybe not. But wouldn't life's day-to-day challenges be easier if one were to take a cue from the diminutive hobbit? With The Unofficial Hobbit Handbook as your guide, you'll be ready to brave the difficulties, discomforts, and occasional orcs you may encounter. • Become acquainted and form fellowships with the peoples of Middle-earth: elves, dwarves, wizards, Ents, and more • Learn about the dangerous creatures that lurk in the lands beyond the Shire: orcs, wolves, and dragons • Use hobbit tactics of running away, hiding, and disappearing (with or without the use of magical rings) • Discover the proper etiquette for the delivery and solving or riddles So put another log on the fire, cut another slice of seed-cake (is it time for elevenses already?) and curl up with The Unofficial Hobbit Handbook. You'd never consider going on a nasty adventure, but it's always best to be prepared, right?

Author : Stu Horvath,Owen Smith,Steve Haske
Publisher : Unwinnable, LLC
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 101-01-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Unwinnable Weekly Issue 15 by Stu Horvath,Owen Smith,Steve Haske Pdf

Since 2010, Unwinnable has been a showcase for weird, experimental, poignant, funny and iconoclastic stories. We're devoted to examining the intersection of the culture we love and the lives we lead. Unwinnable wants to bring you the best in pop-culture criticism, creative non-fiction, and the occasional serialized fiction once a week in a beautiful digital magazine. Unwinnable is life with culture. This week’s issue has Matt Marrone sad but relieved at the death of his beloved game geoDefense. Marshall Sandoval has a fascinating conversation with Ben Babbitt, composer of the adventure game Kentucky Route Zero. Meanwhile, Stu Horvath rattles on about monsters of legend and Gus Mastrapa brings us the latest installment of Dungeon Crawler. No matter what your taste, Unwinnable Weekly has you covered, so make sure to check out our selection of back issues today!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1182 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Authorship
ISBN : PSU:000065259269

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The Writer's Market by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Fishing
ISBN : MINN:31951P01115472S

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Pennsylvania Game News by Anonim Pdf

Author : Mark Spitzer
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2017-03-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781496200068

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Beautifully Grotesque Fish of the American West by Mark Spitzer Pdf

Fisherman Mark Spitzer takes readers on an action-packed investigation of the most fierce and fearsome freshwater grotesques of the American West ever to inspire both hatred and fascination. Through the lenses of history, folklore, biology, ecology, and politics, Beautifully Grotesque Fish of the American West depicts the environmental destruction plaguing the most maligned creatures in our midst while subtly interweaving Spitzer’s experiences of personal tragedy and self-discovery. Join Spitzer as he noodles for flathead catfish in Oklahoma, snags paddlefish in Missouri, trotline- and electro-fishes American eels in Arkansas, studies razorback suckers in Arizona, bounty hunts for pikeminnows in Washington State, attends a burbot festival in Utah, stirs up Asian carp in Kansas, and breaks the state record for the largest yellow bullhead ever caught in Nebraska. By examining freakish links in a vital chain and working with specialists in the field, Spitzer portrays a planet in environmental crisis and dispels the illusion that our actions don’t result in long-term, toxic consequences. Spitzer offers models for fisheries and provides other sources of hope in this informative epic of redemption that ultimately celebrates the wild and resilient beauty and remaining possibilities of the American West. Watch a book trailer. Visit the Where in the West is Mark Spitzer? blog series for additional reading and a look at more photographs not included in the book.

Author : Matt Cherry
Publisher : Firefly Press
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781913102487

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The Monster Spotter's Handbook by Matt Cherry Pdf

The monster world is under threat from an evil monster catcher! Step forward Edwin Spook, courageous hero, fearless Monster Spotter and owner of the magnificent Monster Spotter's Handbook. Edwin must travel across the globe to save his monster friends from certain doom, stop the dastardly Monster Catcher and discover the secret recipe for Monster Soup.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 972 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Indianapolis (Ind.)
ISBN : IND:30000117323893

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Indianapolis Monthly by Anonim Pdf