[PDF] The Gruesome Guide To World Monsters eBook

Author : Judy Sierra
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 65 pages
File Size : 30,26 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 076361727X

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Make room in your suitcase for this monstrously entertaining guide to fantastic creatures around the world — and how to elude them. I did not make any of this up. Do you know why you should have baby teeth handy when visiting the Midwest? Or why you should bring a cucumber with you when swimming in Japan? How good are you at solving Russian riddles? From Boston to Bejing, from Moscow to Mali, any place you visit has its own terrifying tales of very real creatures. Complete with handy "gruesomeness ratings," this guide offers all the important facts on some sixty-three folkloric monsters and how (if possible!) to survive an encounter with them. Meticulously researched by Judy Sierra and illustrated in grotesque detail by Henrik Drescher, here is the ultimate resource for any world traveler, armchair or otherwise, hoping to make it home alive.

Author : Nina Hess
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,86 MB
Release : 2007
Category : Dungeons and dragons (Game)
ISBN : 9780786948093

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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 : Linda Ashman
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 26,68 MB
Release : 2003
Category : American poetry
ISBN : 0689826400

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Humorous verses inform travelers about the dangers posed by monsters and other exotic creatures from many lands.

Author : Sam Streed
Publisher : Charlesbridge Publishing
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 50,97 MB
Release : 2019-08-06
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 1580898335

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Trick or treat? With nods to Tim Burton, Edward Gorey, and Neil Gaiman, this humorous picture book about a Victorian boy obsessed with monsters presents a dark and appealing world, created by debut author/illustrator Sam Streed. In the graveyard, between stone monuments for forgotten souls, lurks the Black Shuck. . . . Its one blood-red eye burns with an undying rage. After reading about the slimy Nixie, the angry Black Shuck, and the creepy Lantern Man in his beloved Book of Monsters, Alfred decides to invite the monsters to teatime with his crusty old aunty, who thinks monsters are an improper obsession for a respectable young boy.

Author : Johan Olander
Publisher : Two Lions
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,13 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780761457282

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Insights into the lives of monsters from a world-famous monstrologist.

Author : Carla Hoch
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,47 MB
Release : 2019-06-11
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1440300739

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Whether a side-street skirmish or an all-out war, fight scenes bring action to the pages of every kind of fiction. But a poorly done or unbelievable fight scene can ruin a great book in an instant. In Fight Write you'll learn practical tips, terminology, and the science behind crafting realistic fight scenes for your fiction. Broken up into "Rounds," trained fighter and writer Carla Hoch guides you through the many factors you'll need to consider when developing battles and brawls. • In Round 1, you will consider how the Who, When, Where, and Why questions affect what type of fight scene you want to craft. • Round 2 delves into the human factors of biology (think fight or flight and adrenaline) and psychology (aggression and response to injuring or killing another person). • Round 3 explores different fighting styles that are appropriate for different situations: How would a character fight from a prone position versus being attacked in the street? What is the vocabulary used to describe these styles? • Round 4 considers weaponry and will guide you to select the best weapon for your characters, including nontraditional weapons of opportunity, while also thinking about the nitty-gritty details of using them. • In Round 5, you'll learn how to accurately describe realistic injuries sustained from the fights and certain weapons, and what kind of injuries will kill a character or render them unable to fight further. By taking into account where your character is in the world, when in history the fight is happening, what the character's motivation for fighting is, and much more, you'll be able write fight scenes unique to your plot and characters, all while satisfying your reader's discerning eye.

Author : Jeffrey Andrew Weinstock
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 640 pages
File Size : 33,55 MB
Release : 2016-04-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 1317044266

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From vampires and demons to ghosts and zombies, interest in monsters in literature, film, and popular culture has never been stronger. This concise Encyclopedia provides scholars and students with a comprehensive and authoritative A-Z of monsters throughout the ages. It is the first major reference book on monsters for the scholarly market. Over 200 entries written by experts in the field are accompanied by an overview introduction by the editor. Generic entries such as 'ghost' and 'vampire' are cross-listed with important specific manifestations of that monster. In addition to monsters appearing in English-language literature and film, the Encyclopedia also includes significant monsters in Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, African and Middle Eastern traditions. Alphabetically organized, the entries each feature suggestions for further reading. The Ashgate Encyclopedia of Literary and Cinematic Monsters is an invaluable resource for all students and scholars and an essential addition to library reference shelves.

Author : Libby Hamilton
Publisher : Templar
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,29 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Lift-the-flap books
ISBN : 9780763657567

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Packed with foul facts and disgusting drawings, this book will tell you everything you need to know about avoiding the monstrous menace ... almost!

Author : Nancy Pearl
Publisher : Sasquatch Books
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 44,78 MB
Release : 2009-09-29
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1570616566

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Do you remember your first book crush? You know, the first time a book completely captured your imagination, transported you to a magical place, or introduced you to a lifelong friend you will never forget? In Book Crush, popular librarian and reading enthusiast Nancy Pearl reminds us why we fell for reading in the first place—how completely consuming and life-changing a good book can be. Pearl offers more than 1,000 crush-worthy books organized into over 100 recommended reading lists aimed at youngest, middle-grade, and teen readers. From picture books to chapter books, YA fiction and nonfiction, Pearl has developed more smart and interesting thematic lists of books to enjoy. Parents, teachers, and librarians are often puzzled by the unending choices for reading material for young people. It starts when the kids are toddler and doesn’t end until high-school graduation. What’s good, what’s not, and what’s going to hold their interest? Popular librarian Nancy Pearl points the way in Book Crush.

Author : Judy Allen
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 14,61 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Animals, Mythical
ISBN : 9780753410875

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Fantasy Encyclopedia is a superb guide to the creatures and people of folklore and fantasy. Meet the mischievous and sometimes helpful Little People, such as goblins and fairies, horrific monsters, from dragons to Dracula, and beautiful fantastical creatures, such as mermaids and unicorns. Discover how the magic of stories throughout the centuries have kept these creatures alive in traditions and cultures around the world, and how mystery and superstition still surround many of them. Detailed illustrations, contemporary and from renowned fantasy artists such as Arthur Rackham, bring these fantastic creatures to life.