The Odd The Unusual And The Strange

Author : Tracy K. Betsinger,Amy B. Scott,Anastasia Tsaliki
Publisher : University Press of Florida
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-03
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781683401407

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The Odd, the Unusual, and the Strange by Tracy K. Betsinger,Amy B. Scott,Anastasia Tsaliki Pdf

Abnormal burial practices have long been a source of fascination and debate within the fields of mortuary archaeology and bioarchaeology. The Odd, the Unusual, and the Strange investigates an unparalleled geographic and temporal range of burials that differ from the usual customs of their broader societies, emphasizing the importance of a holistic, context-driven approach to these intriguing cases. From an Andean burial dating to 3500 BC to mummified bodies interred in the Capuchin Catacombs of Palermo, Sicily, during the twentieth century, the studies in this volume cross the globe and span millennia. The unusual cases explored here include Native American cemeteries in Illinois, “vampire” burials in medieval Poland, and a mass grave of decapitated soldiers in ancient China. Moving away from the simplistic assumption that these burials represent people who were considered deviant in society, contributors demonstrate the importance of an integrated biocultural approach in determining why an individual was buried in an unusual way. Drawing on historical, sociocultural, archaeological, and biological data, this volume critically evaluates the binary of “typical” versus “atypical” burials. It expands our understanding of the continuum of variation within mortuary practices, helping researchers better interpret burial evidence to learn about the people and cultures of the past. A volume in the series Bioarchaeological Interpretations of the Human Past: Local, Regional, and Global Perspectives, edited by Clark Spencer Larsen

Author : E. T. A. Hoffman
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 199 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4066338086952

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The Sand-Man and other stories by E. T. A. Hoffman Pdf

The Sand-Man and other stories is a collection of short horror stories by E. T. A. Hoffman. Hoffman was a German Romantic author of fantasy and Gothic horror. Excerpt: "The king was in a terrible fury that anybody should ever think of making a nutcracker his son-in-law: he laid all the blame on the watchmaker and astronomer, and banished them both from his court and kingdom. This had not been seen by the astronomer in casting his horoscope; however, he found, on reading the stars a second time, that young Drosselmeier would so well behave himself in his new station that, in spite of his ugliness, he would become prince and king. In the meantime, but with the fervent hope of soon seeing the end of these things, Drosselmeier remains as ugly as ever; so much so, that the nutcrackers in Nuremberg have always been made after the exact model of his countenance and figure."

Author : Huw Davies
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0740738267

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Another Weird Year by Huw Davies Pdf

The Doors? Jim Morrison was right. People are strange. Very, very strange. All the proof you need is found in Another Weird Year, a wacky jaunt into the depths of the weirdest, oddest, and most completely outlandish news stories that?strangely enough?are 100% true. After all, who in their right mind could make up this stuff?? A Chilean prisoner accused of murder escaped from jail to meet a few friends for drinks at a local bar. Later that night, he returned to the prison and demanded to be let back into his cell where he fell asleep.? Peter Holden of Washington, D.C. eats an average of two McDonald's meals a day and has eaten at 11,000 of the chain's 13,500 North American locations. On one 54-day business trip, he managed to visit 124 of the golden-arched restaurants.? A Chicago man was accused of killing his roommate after the pair got into a heated argument. The fight?which included weapons such as an ashtray, a pair of pliers, and a fire extinguisher?was over who had the bigger portion of chicken.This collection of items from news sources around the world has it all: accounts of botched crimes . . . crazy animal stories . . . tales of incredible luck (both good and bad) . . . and stories that feature just plain ol? fashioned stupidity.Those who follow the nightly news won?t want to miss the bizarre news delivered in Another Weird Year. It's the perfect book to keep you laughing on a long trip or when you just need to put the insanity of your own life into perspective.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1476 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : English language
ISBN : 818606236X

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Chamber Concise Dictionary by Anonim Pdf

Author : Paul McFedries
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1592577814

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weird Word Origins by Paul McFedries Pdf

What does it mean to 'chew the fat'? Why do we put things in 'apple-pie order'? And what on earth is a 'hat trick'? Readers will learn all this and more in this fun and engaging new addition to the Complete Idiot's Guide® series, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Weird Word Origins. This humorous book provides entertaining insight on the often metaphorical, always taken-for-granted phrases and expressions used every day. In it, language expert Paul McFedries takes readers through the sometimes surprising, always amusing world of weird words and expressions, and the fascinating stories that surround them. Presented in a fun, easy-to-read style, this book takes readers on a journey through the bizarre and eccentric origins that make up our everyday speech.

Author : Joseph A. Citro
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781402733307

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Weird New England by Joseph A. Citro Pdf

"It may seem like clambakes, the Red Sox, and the Patriots define New England, but boy did the Pilgrims land in one very strange spot! These six states are filled with odd curiosities and bizarre legends, such as the elusive Vermont hum, the hibernating hill folk, hillside whale tales, and the Holy Land (yes, you read that right). Tongue-in-cheek and filled with dry wit, this is a journey you'll not soon forget."--P. [4] of cover.

Author : United States. Joint Publications Research Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 878 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Chinese language
ISBN : UCSC:32106020438294

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Chinese-English Dictionary of Modern Communist Chinese Usage by United States. Joint Publications Research Service Pdf

Author : Stephen Juan
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2011-04-29
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781449411404

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The Odd Brain by Stephen Juan Pdf

Dr. Juan is that rarest of rarities, a scholar with a sense of humor. He fearlessly tours the brain's mysterious corridors, discussing such wide-ranging topics as phobias, compulsive water drinking, serial killers, the secrets of hypnotism, and the man who thought he was a cat. You will find this book absolutely engrossing. Do kleptomaniacs have a legitimate excuse to steal? Can excessive TV watching physically "shape" a child's growing brain? These answers and scores more fill Dr. Stephen Juan's fascinating and endlessly entertaining book The Odd Brain. Following up his popular first book, The Odd Body, Dr. Juan takes us on an animated tour of the enigmatic organ that sits on top of them all. Equal parts scholarly professor--he teaches at the University of Sydney--cultural detective, and theater of oddities tour guide, Dr. Juan explores bizarre brain disorders and the normal-but-still-weird brain phenomena that we all occasionally experience (like deja vu). Through it all, Dr. Juan pulls off the nifty trick of making the clinical both clear and entertaining. Each chapter is packed with real-life anecdotes and case studies. These include the Criminal Brain, the Savant Brain, the Shy Brain, the Suicidal Brain, the Thrill-Seeking Brain, the Obsessive-Compulsive Brain, and more than 20 others. For anyone who's ever witnessed unusual behavior and thought, "Now, what would make a person do that?" The Odd Brain is sure to have an answer.

Author : Steen Ledet Christiansen
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-07
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781793612755

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The New Cinematic Weird by Steen Ledet Christiansen Pdf

The New Cinematic Weird argues that weird fiction is rising also in audiovisual culture. Presenting several detailed analyses of weird cinematic works, the book shows how the new cinematic weird is best understood as atmospheric worldings — affective intensities that suffuse the experience of the cinematic weird. The weird exists as an experiential field, an inflation of the world. These worldings disclose a variety of experiences. The book engagingly shows how creepy, unsettling, ominous, uneasy, and eerie atmospheres provide a way into the weird experience. This book is important to anyone interested in the audiovisual weird, cinematic atmospheres, how audiovisual media produce worlds, and how weird fiction challenges our conception of the way the world is.

Author : John Millhouse
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 744 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 1883
Category : English language
ISBN : HARVARD:HN3SF5

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Italian-English by John Millhouse Pdf

Author : Wesley Treat,Heather Shades,Rob Riggs
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2009-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1402766874

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Weird Texas by Wesley Treat,Heather Shades,Rob Riggs Pdf

"If your taste extends to the odd side of traveling, [this is your ticket]."--"Booklist."

Author : Jeff Belanger
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Travel
ISBN : 140275437X

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Weird Massachusetts by Jeff Belanger Pdf

Massachusetts and weird: not too much of a stretch, some would say. But the authors dug a little deeper and found all kinds of local legends, bizarre beasts, surprising cemeteries, and uncovered the best kept secrets from all over the Bay State. If it's unusual or unexplainable or fantastic, and in the Bay State, you'll find it all here.

Author : Reader's Digest Association
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Curiosities and wonders
ISBN : OCLC:810507922

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The Reader's Digest Book of Strange Stories, Amazing Facts by Reader's Digest Association Pdf

Author : H. P. Lovecraft
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 785 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547807797

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THE WEIRD TALES of H. P. Lovecraft by H. P. Lovecraft Pdf

This carefully crafted ebook: "THE WEIRD TALES of H. P. Lovecraft: At the Mountains of Madness, The Call of Cthulhu, The Whisperer in Darkness, The Shunned House, The Outsider, Pickman's Model, The Picture in the House, The Temple..." is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This edition represents a select collection of Lovecrafs's greatest horror & fantasy works. Howard Phillips Lovecraft (1890-1937) was an American author who achieved posthumous fame through his influential works of horror fiction. He is now regarded as one of the most significant 20th-century authors in his genre. Some of Lovecraft's work was inspired by his own nightmares. His interest started from his childhood days when his grandfather stirred his interest in the weird by telling him his own original tales of Gothic horror. Table of Contents: Dagon The Statement of Randolph Carter The Cats of Ulthar Celephaïs From Beyond The Temple Nyarlathotep The Picture in the House Facts Concerning the Late Arthur Jermyn and His Family The Quest of Iranon The Moon-Bog The Outsider Herbert West—Reanimator The Hound The Rats in the Walls The Unnamable The Festival The Shunned House The Horror at Red Hook He Cool Air The Call of Cthulhu Pickman's Model The Strange High House in the Mist The Silver Key The Case of Charles Dexter Ward The Colour Out of Space The Dunwich Horror The Whisperer in Darkness At the Mountains of Madness The Shadow over Innsmouth The Dreams in the Witch House The Thing on the Doorstep The Evil Clergyman The Haunter of the Dark

Author : Various
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:4066339525405

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The House of Death and Other Weird Tales by Various Pdf

"The House of Death and Other Weird Tales" by Various. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.