(Izdošanas datums: 25-Feb-2025, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: Taylor & Francis Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781040314104)
This edited volume discusses images that bleed, speak, cry, move, and behave in ways we usually attribute to living creatures.Living images have been the object of devotion as well as targets of destruction, and they have been marginalised in both cu...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 25-Feb-2025, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: Taylor & Francis Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781040314043)
This edited volume discusses images that bleed, speak, cry, move, and behave in ways we usually attribute to living creatures.Living images have been the object of devotion as well as targets of destruction, and they have been marginalised in both cu...Lasīt vairāk
From Kensington to the East End, under candlelight, gas lamp and then neon signs, London is both a bustling physical metropolis and a stirring psychic encounter. The most depraved depictions of London in fiction, film, poetry, television and theatre...Lasīt vairāk
From Kensington to the East End, under candlelight, gas lamp and then neon signs, London is both a bustling physical metropolis and a stirring psychic encounter. The most depraved depictions of London in fiction, film, poetry, television and theatre...Lasīt vairāk
Welcome to the most interesting dinner party you ve ever attended!Join seven friends for an evening of trivia, myth-busting, and camaraderie. Youll have a front row seat at the party, listening in to the early small talk where light and fun ideas ar...Lasīt vairāk
"e;An absorbing and expanding mystery... ripe for a bookclub discussion"e;- First Clue"e;Propulsive and lush, Fixsen weaves an exquisitely gothic tale."e; - Jess Armstrong, USA Today bestselling author of The Curse of Penryth HallWalk...Lasīt vairāk
A collection of frightening, weird, and wonderful stories meant to make readers question what they think they know about reality, with commentary by TikToks favorite glitch in the matrix narrator. Some say there is a world beyond this one, and from t...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 03-Sep-2024, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: University Press of Florida, ISBN-13: 9780813073408)
Discover Florida in a new light throughlittle-known moments from its fascinating historyIf when youthink Florida you dont think spectacular, Cathy Salustri is determined tochange your mind. Explaining why the state is more than the Florida Manstories...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 26-Jul-2024, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: The University of Chicago Press, ISBN-13: 9780226833699)
A mind-bending invitation to experience the impossible as fundamentally human. From precognitive dreams and telepathic visions to near-death experiences, UFO encounters, and beyond, so-called impossible phenomena are not supposed to happen. But they...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 26-Jul-2024, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: The University of Chicago Press, ISBN-13: 9780226833699)
A mind-bending invitation to experience the impossible as fundamentally human. From precognitive dreams and telepathic visions to near-death experiences, UFO encounters, and beyond, so-called impossible phenomena are not supposed to happen. But they...Lasīt vairāk
This fascinating volume explores an important fifteenth-century illustrated manuscript tradition that provides a revealing glimpse of how western Europeans conceptualized the world.From the classical encyclopedias of Pliny to famous tales such as The...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 03-Jul-2024, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: The University of Chicago Press, ISBN-13: 9780226831497)
How a writer who investigated scientific anomalies inspired a factious movement and made a lasting impact on American culture. Flying saucers. Bigfoot. Frogs raining from the sky. Such phenomena fascinated Charles Fort, the maverick writer who scanne...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 03-Jul-2024, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: The University of Chicago Press, ISBN-13: 9780226831497)
How a writer who investigated scientific anomalies inspired a factious movement and made a lasting impact on American culture. Flying saucers. Bigfoot. Frogs raining from the sky. Such phenomena fascinated Charles Fort, the maverick writer who scanne...Lasīt vairāk
China is the oldest continuous civilization on earth and holds a unique global place in the 21st century, this books uniquely wide focus shows what makes it such a special country, with topics stretching from the natural wonders including mountains a...Lasīt vairāk
Take a trip to see the spectacular landmarks of the world! This social studies book describes various landmarks created by nature, people from thousands of years ago, and people in modern times. From the Northern Lights to the Pyramids of Giza to the...Lasīt vairāk
explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries inthe Last Frontiershistory. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in Alas...Lasīt vairāk
explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries inthe Last Frontiershistory. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in Alas...Lasīt vairāk
Turkeys used to be worshipped as gods? Bull#*t! Prove you are the smartest schmuck in the room with 500 world history facts that sound too absurd to be true.Knowledge is power! Crush the competition at trivia night or start the most interesting conv...Lasīt vairāk
Turkeys used to be worshipped as gods? Bull#*t! Prove you are the smartest schmuck in the room with 500 world history facts that sound too absurd to be true.Knowledge is power! Crush the competition at trivia night or start the most interesting conv...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 06-Feb-2024, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: Adams Media Corporation, ISBN-13: 9781507221907)
Learn some amazing truths about sports, science, history, and more with this interactive trivia book asking you to spot the lieperfect for a personal challenge or group game night!Was Cleopatra the last Egyptian pharaoh? Can you really make diamonds...Lasīt vairāk
From Jedediah Smiths final moments to persistent rumors of bigfoot, from the rise of an unlikely uranium magnate to the mysterious end of Butch Cassidy, this selection of twelve stories from Utahs past explores some of the Beehive States most comp...Lasīt vairāk
From Jedediah Smiths final moments to persistent rumors of bigfoot, from the rise of an unlikely uranium magnate to the mysterious end of Butch Cassidy, this selection of twelve stories from Utahs past explores some of the Beehive States most comp...Lasīt vairāk
The definitive collection of South Dakotas odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for South Dakota residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist....Lasīt vairāk
The definitive collection of South Dakotas odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for South Dakota residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist....Lasīt vairāk
Educational sensation TheDadLab presents an amazing collection of over 300 mind-blowing facts plus eight activities - perfect for Christmas stockings!Did you know? Giraffes cant swim, but kangaroos are surprisingly good at it! All wate...Lasīt vairāk
Did you know that the reason you can never find the end of a rainbow is because they are actually full circles? Or that our fingers shrivel up when they get wet because our bodies are adapting to give us a better grip in the water Fascinating Facts t...Lasīt vairāk
Sērija : Rutgers University Studies in Classical Humanities
(Izdošanas datums: 31-Oct-2023, PDF+DRM, Izdevniecība: Taylor & Francis Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781000986068)
This is the first full-length volume in English that focuses on the historiographical section of the Mirabilia or De mirabilibus auscultationibus (On Marvelous Things Heard), attributed to Aristotle but not in fact by him.The central section of the M...Lasīt vairāk
Sērija : Rutgers University Studies in Classical Humanities
(Izdošanas datums: 31-Oct-2023, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: Taylor & Francis Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781000986105)
This is the first full-length volume in English that focuses on the historiographical section of the Mirabilia or De mirabilibus auscultationibus (On Marvelous Things Heard), attributed to Aristotle but not in fact by him.The central section of the M...Lasīt vairāk
Dive into a collection jaw-dropping facts and mind-blowing information about our weird and wonderful world. This weird and wonderful fact book for children will teach them about all kinds of bizarre beasts, incredible places and peculiar phenomena. D...Lasīt vairāk
Myths and Mysteries ofNew Hampshirereveals the dark and ominous cloud of mysteries and myths that hoversover theGranite State.This book offersresidents, travelers, history buffs,and ghost hunters a refreshingingly lively collection of stories about N...Lasīt vairāk
Myths and Mysteries ofNew Hampshirereveals the dark and ominous cloud of mysteries and myths that hoversover theGranite State.This book offersresidents, travelers, history buffs,and ghost hunters a refreshingingly lively collection of stories about N...Lasīt vairāk
A polish bear in World War II rose to the rank of colonel.Penguins cant taste fish.The ashes of the man who invented the Pringles container are buried in one one.On Neptune it rains diamonds.Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia is the fear of long...Lasīt vairāk
Seek the truth at the heart of the worlds most bizarre cases in this chilling collection of unsolved mysteries Did you hear about the woman who died inside a tree? What about the legend of the Beast of Bodmin Moor? Do you know that UFOs flew over Be...Lasīt vairāk
A book for curious kids filled with unforgettable facts, from the brilliant to the bizarre! Whats the furthest distance ever run without stopping? Which language has the most words? How many times do we blink each day, year, or in an entire lifetime...Lasīt vairāk
A fascinating look into the secrets of the supernatural world for curious children obsessed with magic and mystery. Featuring bright and bold illustrations, Mysteries, Magic, and the Unexplained traces the story of myth and magic from ancient superst...Lasīt vairāk
The traditional list of seven wonders was derived from ancient Greek guidebooks, designed for sightseers in the Hellenic world. The Seventy Wonders of the Ancient World broadens those horizons, incorporating architectural marvels from across the glob...Lasīt vairāk
A collection of the worlds most mind-boggling, thought-provoking, and downright hilarious theories by the co-host of the hit podcastNo Such Thing as a Fish, Dan Schreiber. Why are we here? Do ghosts exist? Will we ever travel back in time? Are we bei...Lasīt vairāk
Dive into a world of gross facts and discover the secret science of everything icky and sticky. This irresistibly disgusting book for children will teach you all you need to know about all kinds of animal and human waste and goo - what its for, how...Lasīt vairāk
From sunset at Stonehenge to the steps of the Forbidden City, see the wonders of the world and the people who built and used them brought back to life in stunning detail.Discover humanitys greatest monuments restored to their former glory in this gu...Lasīt vairāk
From the creators of the incredibly popular social channel, The Happy Broadcast, comes an illustrated book packed with 150 wholesome, positive facts for kids to learn from and enjoy. Did you know that giraffe populations in Africa have rebounded by 2...Lasīt vairāk
There are many phenomena in the current world that defy explanation from mainstream science. This book introduces a revolutionary concept, Matrix Model Theory, which provides a simple, unique and original insight into the events that led to the forma...Lasīt vairāk
Take a trip to see the spectacular landmarks of the world! This social studies book describes various landmarks created by nature, people from thousands of years ago, and people in modern times. From the Northern Lights to the Pyramids of Giza to the...Lasīt vairāk
Take a trip to see the spectacular landmarks of the world! This social studies book describes various landmarks created by nature, people from thousands of years ago, and people in modern times. From the Northern Lights to the Pyramids of Giza to the...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 10-Jan-2023, EPUB+DRM, Izdevniecība: Harvard University Press, ISBN-13: 9780674287648)
"e;Like al-Qazwini himself, Travis Zadeh has written a deliciously baggy tome, full of delights and diversions in its tour of the cosmic horizons. This is a book to get lost in, whether one wants to or not."e; -Nile Green, Los Angeles Review...Lasīt vairāk
These Wonders of the World highlight astounding ancient architecture, the history of civilization, and the beauty of our planet.Highlighting more than just the Seven Wonders of the World - the Pyramids of Giza, the Hanging Gardens o...Lasīt vairāk
The more we ponder, the odder the world can seem.How do footballers get their shirt numbers? Why does having daughters make couples more likely to divorce? How do you move a horse from one country to another? What counts as a journey into space? The...Lasīt vairāk
This is not a book of facts; its a book of facts. Should you finish it believing we became the planets dominant species because predators found us too smelly to eat; or that the living bloodline of Christ is a family of Japanese garlic farmers -...Lasīt vairāk
Also available: The Bedtime Book of EVEN MORE Impossible Questions***A Guardian Best Childrens Book of 2022******Shortlisted for Childrens Book of the Year: STEM The Week Junior Book Awards***"e;Top-notch nonfiction from a profoundly accomplish...Lasīt vairāk
Part of the Myths and Legends series, Myths and Legends of Pennsylvania explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in Pennsylvanias history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book...Lasīt vairāk
