The 'Reader's Digest' Book of Strange Stories, Amazing Facts

The 'Reader's Digest' Book of Strange Stories, Amazing Facts

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Published: 1976

Total Pages: 608

ISBN-13: 9780909486297

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Mysteries of the Unexplained

Mysteries of the Unexplained

Author: Richard Marshall

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Published: 1982

Total Pages: 328

ISBN-13: 9780895771469

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"How ordinary men and women have explained the strange, the uncanny, and the incredible"--Subtitle on dust jacket.


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Download or read book Mysteries of the Unexplained written by Richard Marshall and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How ordinary men and women have explained the strange, the uncanny, and the incredible"--Subtitle on dust jacket.


Strange Stories, Amazing Facts of America's Past

Strange Stories, Amazing Facts of America's Past

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Publisher: Reader's Digest Association

Published: 2007-01-01

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9780762107735

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If you ever thought history was dull and our forefathers stodgy, here is a book to change your mind. Its short newsy approach to the most fascinating offbeat stories in American history make it fun to read and hard to put down. Did you know that Polish immigrants reached America 12 years before the Pilgrims? That a Supreme Court justice was once arrested--a a vice president indicted--for murder? That Al Capone's brother was a federal Prohibition agent? This is America at its most fascinating--more than 600 true stories as gripping as a whodunit, as fast paced as a spy chase, as atmospheric as a historical novel--guaranteed to give many hours of reading pleasure. B02226.


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Download or read book Strange Stories, Amazing Facts of America's Past written by and published by Reader's Digest Association. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you ever thought history was dull and our forefathers stodgy, here is a book to change your mind. Its short newsy approach to the most fascinating offbeat stories in American history make it fun to read and hard to put down. Did you know that Polish immigrants reached America 12 years before the Pilgrims? That a Supreme Court justice was once arrested--a a vice president indicted--for murder? That Al Capone's brother was a federal Prohibition agent? This is America at its most fascinating--more than 600 true stories as gripping as a whodunit, as fast paced as a spy chase, as atmospheric as a historical novel--guaranteed to give many hours of reading pleasure. B02226.


Strange Stories, Amazing Facts of America's Past

Strange Stories, Amazing Facts of America's Past

Author: Reader's Digest

Publisher:

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13:

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At head of title: Reader's Digest. Over 600 true stories delve into history and come up with all-American entertainment.


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Download or read book Strange Stories, Amazing Facts of America's Past written by Reader's Digest and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At head of title: Reader's Digest. Over 600 true stories delve into history and come up with all-American entertainment.


The Reader's Digest Book of Strange Stories, Amazing Facts

The Reader's Digest Book of Strange Stories, Amazing Facts

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Published: 1975

Total Pages: 607

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Download or read book The Reader's Digest Book of Strange Stories, Amazing Facts written by and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:


The Weird

The Weird

Author: Jeff VanderMeer

Publisher: Tor Books

Published: 2012-01-24

Total Pages: 2482

ISBN-13: 1466803193

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From Lovecraft to Borges to Gaiman, a century of intrepid literary experimentation has created a corpus of dark and strange stories that transcend all known genre boundaries. Together these stories form The Weird, and its practitioners include some of the greatest names in twentieth and twenty-first century literature. Exotic and esoteric, The Weird plunges you into dark domains and brings you face to face with surreal monstrosities. You won't find any elves or wizards here...but you will find the biggest, boldest, and downright most peculiar stories from the last hundred years bound together in the biggest Weird collection ever assembled. The Weird features 110 stories by an all-star cast, from literary legends to international bestsellers to Booker Prize winners: including William Gibson, George R. R. Martin, Stephen King, Angela Carter, Kelly Link, Franz Kafka, China MiƩville, Clive Barker, Haruki Murakami, M. R. James, Neil Gaiman, Mervyn Peake, and Michael Chabon. The Weird is the winner of the 2012 World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.


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Download or read book The Weird written by Jeff VanderMeer and published by Tor Books. This book was released on 2012-01-24 with total page 2482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Lovecraft to Borges to Gaiman, a century of intrepid literary experimentation has created a corpus of dark and strange stories that transcend all known genre boundaries. Together these stories form The Weird, and its practitioners include some of the greatest names in twentieth and twenty-first century literature. Exotic and esoteric, The Weird plunges you into dark domains and brings you face to face with surreal monstrosities. You won't find any elves or wizards here...but you will find the biggest, boldest, and downright most peculiar stories from the last hundred years bound together in the biggest Weird collection ever assembled. The Weird features 110 stories by an all-star cast, from literary legends to international bestsellers to Booker Prize winners: including William Gibson, George R. R. Martin, Stephen King, Angela Carter, Kelly Link, Franz Kafka, China MiƩville, Clive Barker, Haruki Murakami, M. R. James, Neil Gaiman, Mervyn Peake, and Michael Chabon. The Weird is the winner of the 2012 World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.


The World's Last Mysteries

The World's Last Mysteries

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Publisher: Pleasantville, N.Y. : Reader's Digest Association

Published: 1978

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9780895770448

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Profusely illustrated text discusses lost cities and civilizations, the pyramids, Stonehenge, Easter Island, and other enduring mysteries of the world.


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Download or read book The World's Last Mysteries written by and published by Pleasantville, N.Y. : Reader's Digest Association. This book was released on 1978 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profusely illustrated text discusses lost cities and civilizations, the pyramids, Stonehenge, Easter Island, and other enduring mysteries of the world.


Facts & Fallacies

Facts & Fallacies

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Published: 1988

Total Pages: 452

ISBN-13: 9780895772732

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"Stories of the strange and unusual"--Jacket subtitle.


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Download or read book Facts & Fallacies written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Stories of the strange and unusual"--Jacket subtitle.


The Best of Weird Tales

The Best of Weird Tales

Author: Marvin Kaye

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 1997-01-01

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 188044853X

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Weird Tales has always been the most popular and sought-after of all pulp magazines. Its mix of exotic fantasy, horror, science fiction, suspense, and the just plain indescribable has enthralled generations of readers throughout the world. Collected here are 13 of the best short stories published in Weird Tales' first year of publication, 1923 -- classics by many who would later play an integral part in the Unique Magazine, such as H.P. Lovecraft, Frank Owen, and Farnsworth Wright.


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Download or read book The Best of Weird Tales written by Marvin Kaye and published by Wildside Press LLC. This book was released on 1997-01-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weird Tales has always been the most popular and sought-after of all pulp magazines. Its mix of exotic fantasy, horror, science fiction, suspense, and the just plain indescribable has enthralled generations of readers throughout the world. Collected here are 13 of the best short stories published in Weird Tales' first year of publication, 1923 -- classics by many who would later play an integral part in the Unique Magazine, such as H.P. Lovecraft, Frank Owen, and Farnsworth Wright.


Stories Behind Everyday Things

Stories Behind Everyday Things

Author: Jane Polley

Publisher:

Published: 1980

Total Pages: 424

ISBN-13: 9780895770684

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Presents 300 articles containing little-known information about "things" that figure in everyday life, such as advertising, shoe polish, ketchup, pajamas, and zippers.


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Download or read book Stories Behind Everyday Things written by Jane Polley and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents 300 articles containing little-known information about "things" that figure in everyday life, such as advertising, shoe polish, ketchup, pajamas, and zippers.