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The Magnificent Book of Monsters

Author : Diana Ferguson

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 80 pages

File Size : 48,46 MB

Release : 2023-07-18

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1681888750

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Meet ghastly beasts, flesh-eating fiends, shapeshifting spirits, deadly demons, and terrible trolls. From the man-eating Manticore and the dastardly demon Beelzebub to the corpse-munching Aztec goddess Coatlicue and the southern African tokoloshe, monsters from across the globe and many different cultures are brought to life in this large-format volume bursting with detailed full-color images and fascinating facts. Learn why seeing the Morrígan means certain death, how to defeat a disembodied flying head, and which ancient Greek monster can turn you to stone with a single glance. DOZENS OF MONSTERS: Learn about 36 demons, giants, shapeshifters, gods, goddesses, and human hybrids. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these creatures of myth, folklore, and legend to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthral mythology lovers of all ages. CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Dragons, The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and more!



The Magnificent Book of Monsters

Author : Diana Ferguson

Publisher : Weldon Owen International

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 26,4 MB

Release : 2023-07-18

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1681888769

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From the man-eating Manticore and the dastardly demon Beelzebub to the corpse-munching Aztec goddess Coatlicue and the southern African tokoloshe, monsters from across the globe and many different cultures are brought to life in this large-Layout volume bursting with detailed full-color images and fascinating facts. Learn why seeing the Morrígan means certain death, how to defeat a disembodied flying head, and which ancient Greek monster can turn you to stone with a single glance. DOZENS OF MONSTERS: Learn about 36 demons, giants, shapeshifters, gods, goddesses, and human hybrids. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these creatures of myth, folklore, and legend to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read Layout that will enthral mythology lovers of all ages. CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Dragons, The Magnificent Book of Cats, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and more!



The Magnificent Book of Fantasy Creatures

Author : Tom Jackson

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 84 pages

File Size : 17,22 MB

Release : 2024-07-23

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN :

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Meet fire-breathing dragons, magical fairies, ancient monsters, and shapeshifting spirits as you take a journey through the fantastic realm of legend, myth, and folklore. From the blood-sucking vampire and the three-headed dog Cerberus to the beautiful unicorn and the powerful centaur, a myriad of fantasy creatures from across the globe and many different cultures are brought to life in this large-format volume bursting with detailed full-color images. Fascinating facts accompany each illustration, so you can find out why looking at a basilisk means certain death, where to find a Yeti, and why you should never disturb an ogre. DOZENS OF FANTASY CREATURES: Learn about 36 giants, spirits, demons, and monsters. BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED: Vibrant, detailed images bring these creatures of myth, folklore, and legend to life. FASCINATING FACTS: Includes hundreds of fascinating facts in an easy-to-read format that will enthral mythology lovers of all ages. CLASSROOM TO COFFEE TABLE: This beautiful volume is equally at home on a school bookshelf to support student learning as in a living room to be enjoyed by the whole family. COLLECT THE SERIES: More fascinating compendiums for all ages include The Magnificent Book of Monsters, The Magnificent Book of Dragons, The Magnificent Book of Extinct Animals, and The Magnificent Book of Sharks, and more!



Mandelbrot the Magnificent

Author : Liz Ziemska

Publisher : Tordotcom

Page : 125 pages

File Size : 39,55 MB

Release : 2017-11-14

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 0765398052

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"Born in the Warsaw ghetto and growing up in France during the rise of Hitler, Benoit Mandelbrot found escape from the cruelties of the world around him through mathematics. Drawn into the infinite promulgations of formulae, he sinks into secret dimensions and unknown wonders. His gifts do not make his life easier, however. As the Nazis give up the pretense of puppet government in Vichy France, the jealousy of Mandelbrot's classmates leads to denunciation and disaster. The young mathematician must save his family with the secret spaces he's discovered, or his genius will destroy them"--Amazon.com.



The Monster Book of Monsters

Author : Michael O'Shaughnessy

Publisher : Crescent

Page : 356 pages

File Size : 12,48 MB

Release : 1988

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 9780517662939

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The Magnificent Book of Dragons

Author : Stella A. Caldwell

Publisher : Weldon Owen International

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 28,7 MB

Release : 2021-12-14

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 1681889145

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This magical menagerie will lead you on a thrilling journey through the fantastical realm of dragons. Meet fire-breathing monsters, ferocious serpents, wise and gentle giants, and multi-headed beasts. From the hundred-headed Typhon of Ancient Greek mythology to the dazzling Aztec dragon Quetzalcoatl, all sorts of magnificent beasts are brought to life from across the globe and many different cultures. Fascinating facts accompany each illustration so you can find out which dragon darted from tree to tree, how Shenlong was master of the rain and wind, and which creature could hypnotize people with its blazing eyes.





Television, Religion, and Supernatural

Author : Erika Engstrom

Publisher : Lexington Books

Page : 167 pages

File Size : 45,52 MB

Release : 2014-02-19

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 0739184768

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This book examines the text of the CW network television series Supernatural, a program based in the horror genre that offers viewers myriad religious-based antagonists, through the portrayals of monsters which its two main characters “hunt” and destroy, as well as storylines based in the Bible. Even as the series’ producers claim a non-religious perspective, we contend that story arcs and outcomes of episodes actually forward a hegemonic portrayal of Christianity that portrays a good-versus-evil motif regarding the superiority of Christianity. The depiction of its protagonist brothers, Dean and Sam Winchester of Lawrence, Kansas, forwards a pro-American perspective to a more generalized fight against evil in contemporary times.



Tor.com Publishing Editorial Spotlight #4

Author : Brian Evenson

Publisher : Tordotcom

Page : 144 pages

File Size : 35,48 MB

Release : 2019-04-09

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1250232325

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Tor.com Publishing Editorial Spotlight #4 is a curated selection of novellas by editor Ann VanderMeer This collection includes: Mandelbrot the Magnificent by Liz Ziemska The Warren by Brian Evenson Liz Ziemska’s Mandelbrot the Magnificent is a stunning, magical pseudo-biography of Benoit Mandelbrot as he flees into deep mathematics to escape the rise of Hitler. "Liz Ziemska has fashioned a beautiful story about one famous survivor and the magic and mathematics he’s brought to the world."—Karen Joy Fowler on Mandelbrot the Magnificent In Brian Evenson’s post-apocalyptic horror novella The Warren a human battles a thinks-he's-human in the ultimate fight for survival "A creepy, mind-bending quest of identity and mystery, told with a master's skill. No one explores inner landscapes quite like Brian Evenson."—Jeff VanderMeer on The Warren At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.



Science Fiction Literature through History [2 volumes]

Author : Gary Westfahl

Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Page : 681 pages

File Size : 40,3 MB

Release : 2021-07-19

Category : Literary Criticism

ISBN :

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This book provides students and other interested readers with a comprehensive survey of science fiction history and numerous essays addressing major science fiction topics, authors, works, and subgenres written by a distinguished scholar. This encyclopedia deals with written science fiction in all of its forms, not only novels and short stories but also mediums often ignored in other reference books, such as plays, poems, comic books, and graphic novels. Some science fiction films, television programs, and video games are also mentioned, particularly when they are relevant to written texts. Its focus is on science fiction in the English language, though due attention is given to international authors whose works have been frequently translated into English. Since science fiction became a recognized genre and greatly expanded in the 20th century, works published in the 20th and 21st centuries are most frequently discussed, though important earlier works are not neglected. The texts are designed to be helpful to numerous readers, ranging from students first encountering science fiction to experienced scholars in the field.