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The Ghosts of Charleston

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Macy, Edward / Buxton, Julian, PUBLISHER: Beaufort Books, Charleston, SC is one of the most haunted cities in North America. Buxton and Macy tell chilling stories about the ghosts that inhabit Charleston's historical buildings. Timeless legends and recent accounts of spirits abound in this long-awaited book. Stories include: the Gentleman Ghost and Headless torso of the Battery Carriage House Inn, the despairing ghost in the beautiful Aiken-Rhett House, the tragic death of a young doctor and his return to a house on Church Street, and the ghost car on the imposing Cooper River Bridge, among many others. These are the stories behind the haunts of the Holy City.

Food for the Dead: On the Trail of New England's Vampires

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bell, Michael E., PUBLISHER: Wesleyan, For nineteenth-century New Englanders, "vampires" lurked behind tuberculosis. To try to rid their houses and communities from the scourge of the wasting disease, families sometimes relied on folk practices, including exhuming and consuming the bodies of the deceased. Author and folklorist Michael E. Bell spent twenty years pursuing stories of the vampire in New England. While writers like H. P. Lovecraft, Henry David Thoreau, and Amy Lowell drew on portions of these stories in their writings, Bell brings the actual practices to light for the first time. He shows that the belief in vampires was widespread, and, for some families, lasted well into the twentieth century. With humor, insight, and sympathy, he uncovers story upon story of dying men, women, and children who believed they were food for the dead. This Wesleyan paperback edition includes an extensive preface by the author unveiling some of the new cases he's learned about since Food for the Dead was first published in . Acquista Ora

120 Questions and Answers About Animals

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Modern Publishing, PUBLISHER: Modern Publishing, Youngsters will enjoy finding out what they have always wanted to know about nature and animals in this full-color question and answer series. This series features educational and humorous information about nature, and fun facts about the most mysterious animals from all over the globe Photo-illustrated and equipped with answers, these books are a quizzical kid's find.

Midwinterblood

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Sedgwick, Marcus, PUBLISHER: Roaring Brook Press, Seven stories of passion and love separated by centuries but mysteriously intertwined--this is a tale of horror and beauty, tenderness and sacrifice.An archaeologist who unearths a mysterious artifact, an airman who finds himself far from home, a painter, a ghost, a vampire, and a Viking: the seven stories in this compelling novel all take place on the remote Scandinavian island of Blessed where a curiously powerful plant that resembles a dragon grows. What binds these stories together? What secrets lurk beneath the surface of this idyllic countryside? And what might be powerful enough to break the cycle of midwinterblood? This is a book about passion and preservation and ultimately an exploration of the bounds of love.

Terminus Cauchemar (Roman +, 14) (French Edition)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Denis Cote, PUBLISHER: La Courte Echelle, About the Horror and Fantasy series by Denis Cote: Denis Cote knows how to bring out the deepest fears in his characters (and his readers). His troubling stories of strange manifestations push horror and suspense to the extreme. About the Roman + series: Designed for teenagers, the Roman + series addresses themes that today's adolescents face. The series features romance, suspense, science fiction, horror and more...

Bible Stories from the Old Testament: Stories That Uplift,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Whaley, Katherine L. / Taylor, Lincoln A., PUBLISHER: Prep Publishing, Engaging storyteller Katherine Whaley tells familiar and not-so-familiar Bible stories in a style guaranteed to delight and inform. Most of the stories are brief -- less than three pages. The book begins with the Creation and continues through the reign of Solomon. Even the most informed readers will enjoy the stories of Abraham, Cain and Abel, Jacob and David, Moses and the Exodus, Judges, Saul, and others. As the author tells us in her preface, "the villains have good in them, and the virtuous are imperfect." The author tells us entertaining stories, in plain language, with an enjoyable lack of moralizing.

La Cancion del Geco (the Gecko's Song)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kraatz, David / Luengas, Mauricio, PUBLISHER: Santillana USA Publishing Company, A collection of eight large-format, charming picture books illustrated by award-winning artists such as David McKee, Maurice Sendak, and Rosemary Wells. The funny and witty stories, suitable for reading aloud and young readers, deal with themes such as self-steem, family life, and imagination. Includes an original counting book -Cuando los borregos no pueden dormir. This vividly illustrated story describes a young gecko's experience in a rain forest after he becomes separated from his mother. During his search he meets an amazing variety of animals and learns much about his forest environment. A brief description of rain forests and endangered animals featured in the text is included at the story's close.

Quand LA Bete Est Humaine (Roman +, 49) (French Edition)

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Pean, Stanley, PUBLISHER: La Courte Echelle, About the Horror and Fantasy series by Stanley Pean: In Stanley Pean's fantastical stories, unearthly creatures and supernatural phenomena shatter an almost insignificant reality. Discretion advised About the Roman + series: Designed for teenagers, the Roman + series addresses themes that today's adolescents face. The series features romance, suspense, science fiction, horror and more...

When Race Breaks Out: Conversations about Race and Racism in

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fox, Helen / Denzin, Norman K. / Progler, Josef, PUBLISHER: Peter Lang Publishing, "When Race Breaks Out is a guide for instructors who want to promote more honest and informed conversations about race and racism. Based on the author's personal practice and interviews with students and faculty from a variety of disciplines, this book combines personal memoirs, advice, teaching ideas, and lively stories from college classrooms. A unique « insider's guide to the main ideas, definitions, and opinions about race helps instructors answer students' questions and anticipate their reactions, both to the material and to each other. An annotated bibliography of over 150 articles, books, and videos with recommendations for classroom use is also included.

Dinosaur

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kurtti, Jeff, PUBLISHER: Disney Editions, Dinosaur: The Evolution of an Animated Feature examines in depth the development of this technological tour-de-force. Readers will witness how technological advances and old-fashioned storytelling collided to create this exciting new animated feature. Dazzlingly illustrated throughout in color and black and white, Dinosaur: The Evolution of an Animated Feature is a splendid gift for animation enthusiasts and film buffs, and for anyone who experiences the myriad joys of Dinosaur. This essential keepsake captures the remarkable warmth, dramatic story, and heartfelt humor of this one-of-a-kind movie -- as well as the behind-the-scenes story of the talented artists, ingenious technicians, and fascinating techniques and technology that went into the making of this eagerly awaited animated feature.

Let's Talk about It: A Mother Daughter Bible Study Designed

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Allen, Tonya, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, The mother daughter relationship retains its power and poignancy throughout a womanas life. The changing and growing mother daughter bond isaand always will beaa cornerstone for every woman. In Letas Talk About It, mothers and daughters exchange wisdom, advice, and intimate secrets unlike anything you will find in any other story collection. Whether you are a mother, a daughter, or both, you will want to aTalk About Ita with the mother/daughter you cherish the most in your life.

Amazing True Mission Stories: The Best from Around the World

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zachary, J. H., PUBLISHER: Pacific Press Publishing Association, An inspiring collection of thrilling, true mission stories The day of miracles is not past. From Africa to America, from the South Pacific islands to Siberia, miracles are taking place as God works to bring individuals to Himself. In Amazing True Mission Stories you'll read about: the criminals who demanded at gun point that they be allowed to hear the gospel preached; an army of bees who saved a church; a band of robbers whose hands started shaking uncontrollably whenever they tried to open the bag of money they had stolen -- and how this led to their baptism. You'll read about prayers answered, dreams fulfilled, and lives changed. You'll witness faith rewarded, persecution endured, and hatred transformed into love. These stories will build your faith and cause your heart to soar as you realize anew God's personal interest and activity in the here and now of daily life.

Healthy Aging, Healthy Treatment: The Impact of Telling

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Peake, Thomas H. / Peake, Tom H., PUBLISHER: Praeger, Human stories are the core of identity and meaning. This book is an invitation to the engaging and reforming power of telling stories. It is also an invitation to heal the story of health care for older adults by improving the communication between professionals in medicine, psychology, and religion. At any age the process of genuinely listening and expressing hopes and fears is an intimacy rarely matched in human interaction. Life stories can be told, revised, and rewritten through psychotherapy and improved by a health care which integrates the best of medicine, religion, and psychology. This book invites health care reform by renewing old principles. Through clinical experience, research, and listening to seniors and their families, life stories can be retold to promote healthy treatment and healthy aging. This book will be of interest to students and professionals in psychology, medicine, nursing, religion, and social work.

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Wicked Cruel

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wallace, Rich, PUBLISHER: Random House USA Inc, Everyone's heard an urban legend before. They're stories that get passed from kid to kid, and nobody can quite remember where the story originated. Sometimes the story changes. Sometimes details are added, or dropped. But one thing's for sure: nobody can ever prove whether the story is true. These three stories--all set in the same New England town--address that very question: How much of an urban legend is rumor, and how much is fact? In one story, sixth grader Jordan's former classmate--a target of bullying before his family moved away--has died. Did he die from injuries he got while in school? And if he's really dead, why does Jordan keep seeing him? In another, Danny, an out-of-place loner, is fixated on the local legend of horses who died in a flood. Creepy and perfect for Halloween, these stories are sure to delight anyone looking for a good spine-tingler.

Chosen Women of the Bible

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Herr, Ethel L., PUBLISHER: Moody Publishers, The stories of women in the Bible can provide startling lessons for women today. Read about Mary, Jezebel, Rahab, Hannah, Ruth, and others, and see for yourself. As you trace their steps through the Bible, God will reveal through their lives His answers for your own. You'll be surprised at how relevant their stories are for you and your Bible study group and how challenging their examples can be. Practical, refreshing, a little different.

Fire Dogs

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Latham, Donna, PUBLISHER: Bearport Publishing, From classic heroines like Lassie to contemporary heroes like Beethoven, children will thrill to stories about the real-life dogs that are part of the entertainment industry. Young readers will learn about the emergence of dogs in television and film. With vivid full-color photographs and exciting narratives, Hollywood Dogs captivates kids with details on how dogs are trained to work with their human partners--and ultimately steal the show

Meet Me at Millcreek

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Zardo, James H., PUBLISHER: Noble House, Romance and adventure combine to make "Meet Me at Millcreek" an exciting and charismatic love story. James Zardo's first novel deftly weaves an intriguing tale that plays out the drama of life. When a successful widower meets a cautious divorcee' with a chronically ill son, is it kismet? Filled with emotional contrasts and breathtaking international settings, "Meet Me at Millcreek" depicts how fickle love and life can be as two people struggle with the past and present, trying to unlock the future. Zardo skillfully uses flashback and plot twists to embrace readers throughout the story's roller coaster ride of love, passion, distrust, and loss.

I Call Myself an Artist: Writings by and about Charles

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Byrd, Rudolph P., PUBLISHER: Indiana University Press, Charles Johnson is one of the most talented artists currently working in America. All of his novels have been widely praised and read. Middle Passage won the National Book Award and established Johnson in the tradition of Ralph Ellison, one of his idols. In he was the recipient of one of the prestigious MacArthur "Genius" awards. Though best known for his fiction, Johnson is also an accomplished essayist, reviewer, scriptwriter, and cartoonist. This collection gathers together a rich sampling of his work, including stories, speeches, cartoons, and interviews. A final section contains scholarly commentary by leading academic writers. I Call Myself an Artist provides a fascinating overview of the life work of one of America's most important creative minds.

Aging Is Living: Myth-Breaking Stories from Long-Term Care

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Borins Ash, Irene / Ash, Irv, PUBLISHER: Dundurn Group, Through the inspirational, wise, and informative stories of the residents, either in their own words or based on interviews, and environmental photographs of each, this book focuses on various residents of long-term care facilities and especially on the positive facets of their life, their thoughts, and their feelings. The only issue that reaches the media about nursing homes is the negative and unfortunate events that sometimes occur, but there is so much more to the story. Most people are afraid of long-term care homes because they recognize that it is the last phase in their life - it is the step before death. But some people have years from the time they enter the home until they die. This book shows how many men and women make the best of their situation - often leaving a positive legacy for family and friends - and how these can be fulfilling and quality years.

The Complete Stories

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: O'Connor, Flannery / Giroux, Robert, PUBLISHER: Noonday Press, Winner of the National Book Award The publication of this extraordinary volume firmly established Flannery O'Connor's monumental contribution to American fiction. There are thirty-one stories here in all, including twelve that do not appear in the only two story collections O'Connor put together in her short lifetime--"Everything That Rises Must Converge "and "A Good Man Is Hard to Find." O'Connor published her first story, "The Geranium," in , while she was working on her master's degree at the University of Iowa. Arranged chronologically, this collection shows that her last story, "Judgement Day"--sent to her publisher shortly before her death--is a brilliantly rewritten and transfigured version of "The Geranium." Taken together, these stories reveal a lively, penetrating talent that has given us some of the most powerful and disturbing fiction of the twentieth century. Also included is an introduction by O'Connor's longtime editor and friend, Robert Giroux.

Doug Unplugged

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yaccarino, Dan, PUBLISHER: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers, Doug is a robot. His parents want him to be smart, so each morning they plug him in and start the information download. After a morning spent learning facts about the city, Doug suspects he could learn even more about the city by going outside and exploring it. And so Doug... unplugs. What follows is an exciting day of adventure and discovery. Doug learns amazing things by doing and seeing and touching and listening--and above all, by interacting with a new friend. Dan Yaccarino's funny story of robot rebellion is a great reminder that sometimes the best way to learn about the world is to go out and be in it.

Leaving Wayne A Story About Overcoming Trauma, Poverty, and

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Danny Clune, PUBLISHER: Author Solutions Inc, NA

A Complete Waste of Time: Tales and Tips about Getting More

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ellwood, Mark, PUBLISHER: Hushion House Publishing, If time is money, why is everyone so busy they always feel broke? There's never enough time for important things like watching infomercials, peeling grapes and sorting paper clips. And when you finally see the light at the end of the tunnel, you discover it's a "No Exit" sign. This collection of lighthearted stories about the workplace deals in a humorous way with the chief culprits of wasted time: the chairman whose idea of a great meeting is where they serve two types of coffee, the walk-in visitor who loves to drone on about her baby's diaper habits and the service clerk who can't help you until he finishes filing his nails. Each story is followed by a series of powerful and practical tips about how to get more done. Readers will discover how to: take control of their time today; do away with frustrating distractions; discover how technology can provide a competitive edge; make meetings a joy to attend.

One Hundred Names for Love

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ackerman, Diane, PUBLISHER: W. W. Norton & Company, Everyone who cherishes the gift of language will cherish Diane Ackerman's narrative masterpiece, an exquisitely written love story and medical miracle story, one that combines science, inspiration, wisdom, and heart. One day Ackerman's husband, Paul West, an exceptionally gifted wordsmith and intellectual, suffered a terrible stroke. When he regained awareness he was afflicted with aphasia-loss of language-and could utter only a single syllable: "mem." The standard therapies yielded little result but frustration. Diane soon found, however, that by harnessing their deep knowledge of each other and her scientific understanding of language and the brain she could guide Paul back to the world of words. This triumphant book is both a humane and revealing addition to the medical literature on stroke and aphasia and an exquisitely written love story: a magnificent addition to literature, period.

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