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Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this stunning guide.
A History of Ghosts, Spirits & the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor-worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and "creepypasta" tales, and from the Japanese onryo ("vengeful spirit") to the La Llorona ("weeping woman") of Latin America.
The perfect introduction to the subject, this spellbinding volume details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature, and recounts infamous tales of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters.
Features profile other ghostly or "undead" beings such as vampires and werewolves, and explore the numerous reasons that ghost stories and tales of the uncanny are a common feature of cultures the world over. Entries also explore scientific theories around ghosts and hauntings, such as stone-tape theory (the idea that spirits can leave a sound impression on audio tape) or Kirlian photography (images of electrical discharges at the point of death).
The most comprehensive and lavish history of the subject available, A History of Ghosts, Spirits & the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure—whether you are a believer or a sceptic.
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Celebrated storyteller and historian Edward Dolnick leads us through a compelling true adventure as the paleontologists of the first half of the 19th century puzzled their way through the fossil record to create the story of dinosaurs we know today. The tale begins with Mary Anning, a poor, uneducated woman who had a sixth sense for finding fossils buried deep inside cliffs; and moves to a brilliant, eccentric geologist named William Buckland.
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Wonderful narration of an awesome history
- By BB on 09-26-24
By: Edward Dolnick
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Guillotine
- By: Delilah S. Dawson
- Narrated by: Elisabeth Ashby
- Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
- Unabridged
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Thrift fashionista Dez Lane doesn't want to date Patrick Ruskin; she just wants to meet his mother, the editor-in-chief of Nouveau magazine. When he invites her to his family's big Easter reunion at their ancestral home, she's certain she can put up with his arrogance and fend off his advances long enough to ask Marie Caulfield-Ruskin for an internship someone with her pedigree could never nab through the regular submission route. But once all the family members are on the island and the ferry has departed, things take a dark turn.
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SO FUN AND SURPRISINGLY GORY
- By Bradley on 09-27-24
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The Fright Before Christmas
- By: Jeff Belanger
- Narrated by: Jeff Belanger
- Length: 3 hrs and 2 mins
- Unabridged
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The folklore roots of Christmas under its many other guises (Yule, the Winter Solstice, Saturnalia) is examined in a different, darker light. The Winter Solstice is a time to be afraid. It’s the shortest day of the year, the longest night. In some parts of the world, the sun doesn’t rise at all. It’s dark, and we have to wonder if the sun will ever come back at all. Christmas has always been creepy and with The Fright Before Christmas, you'll see that side. This is a book for everyone who loves a little darkness around the holidays.
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What flair!
- By Garry G. Fujita on 11-11-23
By: Jeff Belanger
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How to Chase Change
- 30 Days to Master Your Mindset
- By: Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa
- Narrated by: Alexis Fernandez-Preiksa
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
- Unabridged
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If you want to change your life, but you don’t know where to start, know that you already possess your most powerful tool: your mind. How to Chase Change is the ultimate guide to utilizing your mindset to become your best self. This 30-day program covers everything from turning aspirational goals into action, increasing self-confidence, and overcoming heartbreak, to eliminating negative self-talk, and committing to small changes that will help you achieve big results.
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brilliant
- By Lynnie on 10-20-24
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Hekate
- Goddess of Witches
- By: Courtney Weber
- Narrated by: Ann Richardson
- Length: 6 hrs and 7 mins
- Unabridged
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Courtney Weber (author of Brigid and The Morrigan) offers an informed, accessible journey through the lore and history of Hekate, the ancient goddess of crossroads, ghosts, and witchcraft, and reflects on Hekate’s relevance today. Tools and techniques for incorporating this goddess into your personal journey round out the book.
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Too beginner for a novice
- By Audrey K. on 04-22-22
By: Courtney Weber
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Memento Mori
- The Art of Contemplating Death to Live a Better Life
- By: Joanna Ebenstein
- Narrated by: Joanna Ebenstein
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Talking about death has been deemed morbid, taboo, or even pathological. But in order to fully embrace life, scientists, psychologists, and spiritual leaders all agree—contemplating death is the key to living a life with meaning. This life-changing book will give you a 12-week program to befriend death in your own way, creating your own personal, daily meditation on what it means to be mortal.
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Enlightening
- By Brian Emerson on 12-23-24
By: Joanna Ebenstein