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Author : Nina Hess
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 27,14 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Dungeons and dragons (Game)
ISBN : 9780786948093
Just in time for Halloween, this lavishly illustrated sequel to the "New York Times" bestseller "A Practical Guide to Dragons" showcases the spooky, unexpected, and always fascinating world of such monsters as giants, goblins, and mummies.
Author : Lisa Trumbauer
Publisher : Mirrorstone
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,84 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Dragons
ISBN : 9780786941643
Presents the mythical world of dragons, describing their anatomy, language, rules of combat, life span, society, and the characteristics of the different types of dragons.
Author : John Michael Greer
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 19,97 MB
Release : 2011-09-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0738716006
Of course that monster hiding under your bed when you were little didn't really exist. Vampires, werewolves, zombies, demons—they're simply figments of our imagination, right? After all, their existence has never been scientifically proven. But there is one giant problem with such an easy dismissal of these creepy creatures: people keep encountering them. Join occult scholar John Michael Greer for a harrowing journey into the reality of the impossible. Combining folklore, Western magical philosophy, and actual field experience, Monsters: An Investigator's Guide to Magical Beings is required reading for both active and armchair monster hunters. Between these covers you'll find a chilling collection of fiendish facts and folklore, including: Why true vampires are the least attractive—and most destructive—of all monsters The five different kinds of ghosts Magical origins of the werewolf legends How to survive a chimera encounter (Jersey Devil, chupacabra, Mothman) The hidden connections between faery lore and UFOs Where dragons are found today How to investigate a monster sighting Natural and ritual magic techniques for dealing with hostile monsters This 10th anniversary edition of the quintessential guide to magical beings features a new preface, new chapters on chimeras and zombies, and updates on werewolves, dragons, and the fae.
Author : Mallard Press
Publisher : BDD Promotional Books Company
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 45,60 MB
Release : 1992
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780792457817
Gives practical advice on how to deal with a variety of monsters found in the home.
Author : Gerard Jones
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 39,27 MB
Release : 2008-08-04
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0786723610
Children choose their heroes more carefully than we think. From Pokemon to the rapper Eminem, pop-culture icons are not simply commercial pied pipers who practice mass hypnosis on our youth. Indeed, argues the author of this lively and persuasive paean to the power of popular culture, even violent and trashy entertainment gives children something they need, something that can help both boys and girls develop in a healthy way. Drawing on a wealth of true stories, many gleaned from the fascinating workshops he conducts, and basing his claims on extensive research, including interviews with psychologists and educators, Gerard Jones explains why validating our children's fantasies teaches them to trust their own emotions, helps them build stronger selves, leaves them less at the mercy of the pop-culture industry, and strengthens parent-child bonds. Jones has written for the Spider-Man, Superman, and X-Men comic books and created the Haunted Man series for the Web. He has also explored the cultural meanings of comic books and sitcoms in two well-received books. In Killing Monsters he presents a fresh look at children's fantasies, the entertainment industry, and violence in the modern imagination. This reassuring book, as entertaining as it is provocative, offers all of us-parents, teachers, policymakers, media critics-new ways to understand the challenges and rewards of explosive material. News From Killing Monsters: Packing a toy gun can be good for your son-or daughter. Contrary to public opinion, research shows that make-believe violence actually helps kids cope with fears. Explosive entertainment should be a family affair. Scary TV shows can have a bad effect when children have no chance to discuss them openly with adults. It's crucial to trust kids' desires. What excites them is usually a sign of what they need emotionally. Violent fantasy is one of the best ways for kids to deal with the violence they see in real life.
Author : Forrest W. Breyfogle, III
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 45,52 MB
Release : 2000-10-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780471396734
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Author : Susan Morris
Publisher : Mirrorstone
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 23,88 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Magic
ISBN : 9780786950423
So, you want to be a wizard? How do you make a magic wand? Why does a wizard wear robes? What goes into a potion of invisibility? Arch Mage Lowadar invites you to join his school for talented young wizards and explore the magical world of wizardry. In this fully illustrated guide, readers will learn all about what it takes to become a great wizard--from the gear and magic items you need to the secrets of writing your own spells in the language of magic. A companion to the New York Times best-selling Practical Guide to Dragons and Practical Guide to Monsters, this lavishly illustrated book explores the magic and wonder of wizardry for young readers.
Author : Jack Union
Publisher : Book Guild Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,44 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Monsters
ISBN : 9781846247538
Fantasy fiction. We think that the world has been pacified, that the wild things of this Earth have been tamed, and all is at peace. We go to bed at night, thanking God we are British and that the Empire has brought order and stability to the globe. But all is not as it appears. For in remote and hidden places, strange and deadly creatures still lurk. High in the heavens deadly Kraken patrol the skies and deep underground the mysterious Shide lie slumbering, ready to stalk our dreams. Scorpion-tailed Manticores prey upon our soldiers in the Persian hills and in the snowy mountains of Tibet the legendary Yeti waits in ambush for the unwary Himalayan traveller. Yes, even with these emerald isles, Monsters linger Vampires, Lycanthropes and Ghoti. I, Major Jack Union, know these creatures inside out, indeed have spent a lifetime searching for them, hunting them down and wiping them from the face of the globe. In this book, I reveal the secret world of Monsters, their appearance, their habitats, their method of attack. I give you the means to defend yourself and the means to preserve the Empire. This, dear friend, is my legacy.
Author : Susan Morris
Publisher : Mirrorstone
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,92 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Fairies
ISBN : 9780786951406
Peek inside the secret world of faeries in the next book of the The New York Times best-selling Practical Guide family! What's the difference between a pixie and a nixie? What happens if you nibble on a bite of faerie food? How do you say "good night" in the language of faeries? In this fully-illustrated guide, a mischievous pixie named Pip invites readers on an insider's tour of the wonders of the feywild. Discover the secret entrance of a real faerie home, step inside the workshop of a toy-tinkering brownie, and play a game of stickyball with your newfound faerie friends. Once you've entered faerie land, you may never want to go home again!
Author : Lisa Trumbauer
Publisher : Mirrorstone
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,51 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Dragons
ISBN : 9780786949755
In this follow-up to A Practical Guide to Dragons, wizard's apprentice Sindri Suncatcher once again opens up his notebooks to share more wonders of dragonkind.