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Aliens
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In 2010, renowned physicist Stephen Hawking proposed that it was highly likely that space aliens were real. Hawking is not alone in this belief--polls consistently show that one-third of the population believes extraterrestrials have visited Earth. Aliens covers this subject in riveting detail with new information concerning close encounters, alien characteristics, abductions, and extraterrestrial conspiracies.
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Cyclops
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From Ancient Greece to contemporary culture, the mythical Cyclops has long fascinated readers. Ugly and one-eyed, the Cyclops is known the world over as a primitive and ferocious creature who consumes human flesh and terrorizes whole communities. Today, writers and filmmakers continue to use the classic image of the Cyclops in everything from comic books to big budget Hollywood movies. Although visions of the monster have changed over time, the Cyclops remains one of the best known and most feared creatures of all time.
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Demons
Booklist, 8/1/11, School Library Journal, 4/11 |
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Powerful, nasty, and sometimes even deadly, demons are the very face of evil. Stories of these beingsÑ-and the terror and ruin they inevitably bring-Ñhave existed in nearly all eras and all cultures. Despite these cautionary tales, some people seek contact with demons out of curiosity or a desire for personal gain. Others claim to have been victimized or even possessed by demons through no fault of their own. It seems that demonic encounters-Ñor at least the idea of them-Ñare just as common today as they were in ages long past.
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Dragons
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Huge lizard--like creatures that fly and breathe fire--dragons have terrified and fascinated people for centuries. Stories of dragons have been told in almost every culture around the world. From ancient myths to modern films, no real or imaginary animal has sparked the human imagination as much as the dragon.
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Frankenstein
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The monster known as Frankenstein has been haunting humankind's nightmares for nearly 200 years. This book takes readers on a journey through this creature's horrifying history. From his literary birth in 1818 to his reanimation in countless movies, plays, TV shows, novelizations, and various pop-culture phenomena, author Mary Shelley's creation has proved his continuing ability to appall and entertain the public. In the process, he has earned a spot on any list of historyÕs most notorious monsters.
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Giants
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Giants have been part of folklore, religious stories, creation myths, and popular culture since the beginning of recorded history – and probably before then. Some are familiar figures from previous times, such as Goliath or the evil giant from Jack and the Beanstalk. Others are more recent – for example, Paul Bunyan or Harry Potter’s friend Hagrid. In all cases, these unusual creatures have captured people’s imaginations for thousands of years.
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Goblins
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A mainstay of folklore and common even in modern literature, goblins vary in temperament and in their attitudes toward other beings. In some stories they are angry and malevolent; in others they are more of an annoyance, disturbing humans in their daily lives as often and as spectacularly as possible. In either case, goblins have long held a place in human stories and imagination.
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Medusa
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In the Greek mythological pantheon, the Gorgon Medusa stands a head above all others in her power to terrify. This book gives readers a close-up look at this snake-haired horror. Starting with details about Medusa's history, physical features, and supernatural powers, the text continues with a retelling of the classic myth of Perseus. It then takes a look at some of Medusa's other manifestations in classic art and literature as well as her role in modern pop culture. From fable to film, sculpture to song, the Gorgon continues to work her ancient magic on modern audiences.
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The Mummy
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From Ancient Egypt to modern times, the Mummy has haunted the imaginations of millions. Wrapped in bandages from head to toe, the Mummy stalks the night to avenge an age-old curse and destroy those foolish enough to disturb his tomb. Today, novelists and filmmakers continue to be inspired by the creepy and mysterious image of the Mummy in comic books, Hollywood blockbusters, and museum exhibitions. Neither age nor familiarity has dimmed the public's fascination with one of the most frightening and fascinating monsters of all time.
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The Sphinx
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Most people know the sphinx as the half-man, half-lion stone statue crouched before the Great Pyramids of Giza. But the ancient mythical creature has been an inspiration for artists, writers, architects, scholars, and theologians for millennia. The Sphinx reveals the significant symbolic role this creature has played in human civilization from ancient Egypt through classical Greece and the Renaissance into the twenty-first century.
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Trolls
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Trolls are the fiercest, ugliest, and most feared creatures in Scandinavian mythology. They live under bridges, in mountains, and deep forests--but no matter where they reside, they have always presented a threat to humans who cross their path. Besides learning the history behind troll folklore, readers will hear the most frightening of the old tales and see how new types of trolls are still found in literature, gaming, and movies.
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Water Monsters
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Since ancient times people have told stories about otherworldly beings that roamed the depths of oceans, lakes, and rivers. Some were beautiful and dangerous, like the mermaids and sirens that tried to lure sailors to their deaths. But most were hideously terrifying, with teeth, claws, or tentacles that could kill and devour even the largest ships. Even in the twenty-first century, many people (including some scientists) believe that some of these water monsters still exist, and swear that they have had closeÑand sometimes very dangerous--encounters with them.
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Werewolves are part human, part wolf, and all awful. This book examines these legendary creatures in frightening detail, describing their bodies, their behavior, and their monstrous transformations. It also goes snout to snout with some of history's most infamous real-life werewolves and discusses the many books and films these encounters have inspired. These fictional portrayals, along with the werewolf's countless contributions to popular culture, are proof "positive" of this ancient monster's modern appeal.
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Zombies
School Library Journal, 4/11, Booklist, 4/1/11 |
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Mindless, relentless, half alive and half dead, ravenous for human fleshÑzombies have terrified and fascinated people (or at least their imaginations) for centuries. Vicious and often fatal attacks on humans by these "walking dead" have been reported since ancient times. Today, reports of zombie attacks-Ñnot all of them entirely seriousÑ-suggest that zombies are still among us, rising from near death and stalking the earth.
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