Bücher von William Wright

Everyone has heard of vampires, but few people are truly familiar with the history and folklore that have made the mythical beings so popular. Indeed, there are so many legends from so many cultures that it is difficult to come up with a hard definition, and folklore is by its very nature unscientific, but most people in the Western world think of vampires as those who come back from the grave to suck the blood or life essence from the living.This common understanding of vampires actually obscures many European and most non-European traditions of bloodsucking monsters. For example, in China, Japan, and the Middle East, there are spirits that will drain the life force of an unwary person, but these magical beings were never mortal humans. In African and Native American traditions, there are monsters that do the same, but while they are supposed to be of this Earth, they too are not human beings.Whether you're interested in exploring the culture of vampires or just want to learn more about their supernatural abilities, you'll discover dozens of compelling tales, historical accounts, and haunting legends that shed some light on these sinister beings.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

In letters to his recently deceased grandmother, a man facing a midlife crisis explores the choices and experiences that have shaped him through the years, including a devastating extramarital affair and the untimely death of his brother. A confessional both funny and heartfelt, this book is for anyone who has ever lost a loved one and longed for a second chance to say what needs to be said.

2015 was certainly a busy time for celebrities! In a mere 365 days we've been hit with enough jaw-dropping headlines to last a decade. Who can forget Marilyn Manson marrying his cat and Pope Francis trading in his Popemobile for a Segway, or William Hung performing as an honorary Dallas Cowboy cheerleader? Could anyone have possibly expected Martha Stewart to get caught shoplifting at a Goodwill or Bill Clinton to have an affair with Yoko Ono? Mike Tyson getting abducted by aliens certainly took the world by surprise, as well as Britney Spears eating a pot brownie and dancing in her underwear at the MTV Video Music Awards. You say you don't remember those things happening? There's a good reason for it: They were all made up! Never one to let the truth get in the way of a good story, I've put together a collection of over a hundred over-the-top fake showbiz news articles called Icons: Celebrity Satire. Recommended by four out of five celebrities who chew gum.

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William Wright traces the controversial life of Lillian Hellman, a successful American playwright known for her success on Broadway, in this first full-length biography of her life. "A fascinating study of a fascinating?very formidable?woman. William Wright's investigation of the real Lillian Hellman has the excitement and suspense of a detective story." ? Alison Lurie, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Foreign Affairs

Everyone who's watched American Pie knows about MILFs, but have you ever heard of a DILF? You have now. DILF: CONFESSIONS OF A SEXY DAD covers topics such as jorts, Honey Boo Boo and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Even when more controversial subjects such as drugs and religion are discussed, DILF - Yours Truly - maintains his sense of humor. DILF is built around three stories. The first is "Forbidden Fruit," the story of Adam and Eve told as if Adam's gay partner Steve lived with them in Eden. The second is "Bed Buddies," about a modern-day couple trying an open marriage, and the third is "A Family Affair," a potboiler about a woman whose family secret comes back to haunt her. Anyway, I'd say more but the ol' ball and chain is telling me to wrap it up. Apparently our kitty made a number two, and the litter box isn't going to clean itself. Clearly my wife didn't get the sexy dad memo. Just do me a favor and check out the preview. That says you need to know, thanks.

Though largely a narrative of the author's travels, the true value of the work lies in the wealth of detailed information on the archaeological features of the area, and particularly important are the large number of plates and engravings of historical sites and artefacts, many of which are now lost.