Author : Amy Myers
Publisher :
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 48,95 MB
Release : 2010-05-04
Category : Friendship
ISBN : 9780578058924
"For years, people have been reporting seeing 'something' in the waters of Lake Norman. Now, for the first time in print, we tell the story of Normie the Lake Norman monster. In our story, a young Normie looks for friends in and around the lake, but all the animals are too busy to play. Will Normie ever find someone to play with?"--Page 4 of cover.
Author : Paul Hilliam
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 44,33 MB
Release : 2004-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781404201668
Chronicles the life of the Duke of Normandy who defeated the Saxons at the Battle of Hastings, became king of England, and who dramatically changed the life of England's people.
Author : Stephen King
Publisher : Scribner
Page : 1184 pages
File Size : 30,89 MB
Release : 2019-07-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1982127791
It: Chapter Two—now a major motion picture! Stephen King’s terrifying, classic #1 New York Times bestseller, “a landmark in American literature” (Chicago Sun-Times)—about seven adults who return to their hometown to confront a nightmare they had first stumbled on as teenagers…an evil without a name: It. Welcome to Derry, Maine. It’s a small city, a place as hauntingly familiar as your own hometown. Only in Derry the haunting is real. They were seven teenagers when they first stumbled upon the horror. Now they are grown-up men and women who have gone out into the big world to gain success and happiness. But the promise they made twenty-eight years ago calls them reunite in the same place where, as teenagers, they battled an evil creature that preyed on the city’s children. Now, children are being murdered again and their repressed memories of that terrifying summer return as they prepare to once again battle the monster lurking in Derry’s sewers. Readers of Stephen King know that Derry, Maine, is a place with a deep, dark hold on the author. It reappears in many of his books, including Bag of Bones, Hearts in Atlantis, and 11/22/63. But it all starts with It. “Stephen King’s most mature work” (St. Petersburg Times), “It will overwhelm you…to be read in a well-lit room only” (Los Angeles Times).
Author : John Hodgman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 49,96 MB
Release : 2012-10-02
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1101653612
In the great tradition of the American almanac, The Areas of My Expertise is a brilliant and hilarious compendium of handy reference tables, fascinating trivia, and sage wisdom on all topics large and small. Although bestsellers such as Poor Richard’s Almanack and The Book of Lists were certainly valuable, they also were largely true. Here is a different kind of handy desk reference, one in which all of the historical oddities and amazing true facts are sifted through the singular, illuminating imagination of John Hodgman—which is the nice way of saying: He made it all up. John Hodgman brings his considerable expertise to bear in answering all of the questions book buyers have been asking: -What are the mottoes of the 51 United States? THE ANSWER IS PROVIDED -Who were the U.S. presidents who had hooks for hands? THE ANSWER IS PROVIDED -What role does the Yale secret society “Skull and Bones” play in the secret world government? THERE IS NO SECRET WORLD GOVERNMENT -What was the menu at the first Thanksgiving, and did it include eels? Technically, that is two questions, but do not apologize, for John Hodgman shall answer them both . . . LATER. -Aside from a compendium of fake trivia, what is the best kind of book to write? A SIMPLE TABLE OF THE 55 MOST DRAMATIC LITERARY SITUATIONS PROVIDES THE ANSWER, and John Hodgman is the author of that table. Imagine if The Book of Lists had been rewritten by Peter Cook and Jorge Luis Borges under the pseudonym of “John Hodgman” and then renamed The Areas of My Expertise, and you will only begin to have a sense of the dizzying, uproarious, sublimely weird, and strangely wise journey that is contained within this book (along with all the pages and words). Perfect for anyone who thirsts for knowledge, and especially for collectors of books of fake trivia, The Areas of My Expertise offers through absurdity a better understanding of the world we share—and recognizes that while the truth may be stranger than fiction, it is never as strange as lies . . . or as true. Look out for John Hodgman's latest book, Vacationland, available from Viking in Fall 2017.
Author : Dan Sellers
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 45,90 MB
Release : 2021-09-28
Category :
ISBN : 9780764362453
Take a look inside the legends and lore of North Carolina. Expanding on the popular podcast of the same name, Carolina Haints combines succinct storytelling and fun personal narratives to bring each legend to life and sort through the theories and rumors about each haunt. Twenty chapters with never-before-published research include personal accounts, interviews, and visits to locations along the mountains and the coast. Get an inside look at the areas frequented by the Boojum, the Moon-Eyed People, and Joe Baldwin, and take your pick of the theories presented about the Devil's Tramping Ground. Can you help sort out the mysteries surrounding the Mordecai House and the Lost Colony of Roanoke?
Author : W.J. Brendle
Publisher : Outskirts Press
Page : 91 pages
File Size : 24,28 MB
Release : 2024-10-11
Category : Reference
ISBN : 197727885X
This intriguing book delves into the mysterious creatures that are said to roam the wild and rural areas of North Carolina, blending folklore, legend, and modern eyewitness reports. Drawing from centuries of regional myths and personal stories, "Cryptids and Monsters of North Carolina" explores the eerie world of cryptids such as Bigfoot, the Beast of Bladenboro, the mysterious Lake Norman Monster, and lesser-known creatures like the Wampus Cat and Boojum. Each chapter provides a comprehensive look into a different legends and lore, offering a historical background of the myth, how it evolved in local culture, and detailing specific witness accounts that fuel the ongoing fascination with these elusive beings. The author not only recounts tales from Native American legends and early settlers but also includes modern sightings that have sparked debate and intrigue in the paranormal community. Readers interested in local folklore, cryptozoology, or the supernatural will find themselves captivated by the vivid storytelling, research, and the often chilling testimonies of those who claim to have encountered these mysterious creatures. The book invites readers to ask: Could these beings be real, or are they mere products of imagination and fear? "Cryptids and Monsters of North Carolina" captures the enduring mystery and cultural significance of these fascinating cryptids, keeping readers on edge from start to finish. Perfect for fans of regional folklore, paranormal enthusiasts, or anyone who enjoys a good mystery, this book is an unforgettable journey into the unknown corners of North Carolina’s backwoods, mountains, rivers and coastal waterways.
Author : Loren Coleman
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 30,91 MB
Release : 2003-10-27
Category : Reference
ISBN : 110115344X
From the serpentine "Champie" of Lake Champlain to the venerable "Nessie" of Loch Ness, extraordinary-and un-explained-creatures of the deep have been reported in sightings throughout the twentieth century. Now, two of the world's leading cryptozoological investigators provide a globetrotting field guide to when, where, and what kind of mysterious aquatic beasts have gripped the public—and sometimes the scientific—imagination. Filled with comprehensive drawings, classifications, and maps, their book offers an invaluable and unusual resource for the intrepidly curious to investigate these sightings firsthand or to simply enjoy the fascinating accounts that others have given.
Author : Benjamin Radford
Publisher : University Press of Kentucky
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 41,35 MB
Release : 2006-05-05
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 081317130X
Winner of the 2007 Gray's Lake FCBC Book Award For centuries, eyewitnesses around the world—from America to Africa, Argentina to Scotland—have reported sightings of dark, mysterious creatures in area lakes that surface briefly, only to quickly disappear. While the most famous lake monsters of Loch Ness and Lake Champlain have gained international notoriety, hundreds of lakes around the world are said to shelter these shadowy creatures. Lake Monster Mysteries is the first book to examine these widespread mysteries from a scientific perspective. By using exhaustive research and results from firsthand investigations to help separate truth from myth, the authors foster our understanding of what really lurks in the cold, murky depths. Benjamin Radford and Joe Nickell are considered to be among the top lake monster authorities in the world. Here they share unique insights into many of the world's best-known lake monsters. They interview witnesses and local experts and discuss the different types of lake monster sightings, delve into possible explanations for those sightings, and examine hoaxes, evidence claims, and legends surrounding the monsters. The authors have also conducted groundbreaking fieldwork and experiments at the lakes and have examined recent photographic and sonar evidence. Incorporating newly-revealed information and up-to-date developments in the cases they present, professional monster hunters Radford and Nickell plunge into both the cultural histories of these creatures and the scientific inquiries that may hold the key to these mysteries.
Author : Chuck McShane
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 141 pages
File Size : 25,84 MB
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1625850220
Journalist and historian Chuck McShane traces the triumphs and troubles of Lake Norman from the region's colonial beginnings to its modern incarnation. On a muggy September day in 1959, North Carolina governor Luther Hodges set off the first charge of dynamite for the Cowan's Ford Dam project. The dam channeled Catawba River waters into the largest lake in North Carolina: Lake Norman. The project was the culmination of James Buchanan Duke's dream of an electrified South and the beginning of the region's future. Over the years, the area around Lake Norman transformed from a countryside of cornstalks and cattle fields to an elite suburb full of luxurious subdivisions and thirty-five-foot sailboats.
Author : Scott Francis
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 29,27 MB
Release : 2007-07-11
Category : Humor
ISBN : 1440303126
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.
