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Abominable Science
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Author : Daniel Loxton
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-03-07
Abominable Science written by Daniel Loxton and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-07 with Animals, Mythical categories.
Loxton and Prothero complete an entertaining, educational, and definitive text on demonstrably false phenomena, presenting both the arguments for and against their existence and systematically challenging the pseudoscience perpetuating their myths.
The Mystery Of The Abominable Snowman
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Author : Holly Wallace
language : en
Publisher: Capstone Classroom
Release Date : 2006
The Mystery Of The Abominable Snowman written by Holly Wallace and has been published by Capstone Classroom this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Examines the existence of both the yeti and its American "cousin," Bigfoot, describing eyewitness accounts, explanations of the possible identities of these creatures, and the hoaxes.
The Science Of Monsters
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Author : Matt Kaplan
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2012-10-23
The Science Of Monsters written by Matt Kaplan and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-23 with Science categories.
We all know “there’s no such thing as monsters,” but our imaginations tell us otherwise. From the mythical beasts of ancient Greece to the hormonal vampires of the Twilight saga, monsters have captivated us for millennia. Matt Kaplan, a noted science journalist and monster-myth enthusiast, employs an entertaining mix of cutting-edge research and a love of lore to explore the history behind these fantastical fictions and our hardwired obsession with things that go bump in the night. Ranging across history, Medusa’s Gaze and Vampire’s Bite tackles the enduring questions that arise on the frontier between fantasy and reality. What caused ancient Minoans to create the tale of the Minotaur and its subterranean maze? Did dragons really exist? What inspired the creation of vampires and werewolves, and why are we so drawn to them? With the eye of a journalist and the voice of a storyteller, Kaplan takes readers to the forefront of science, where our favorite figures of horror may find real-life validation. Does the legendary Kraken, a squid of epic proportions, really roam the deep? Are we close to making Jurassic Park a reality by replicating a dinosaur from fossilized DNA? As our fears evolve, so do our monsters, and Medusa’s Gaze and Vampire’s Bite charts the rise of the ultimate beasts, humans themselves.
Yeti Abominable Snowman Of The Himalayas
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Author : Elaine Landau
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Yeti Abominable Snowman Of The Himalayas written by Elaine Landau and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Introduces the yeti or Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas, recounts sightings throughout history, and considers the reliability of the evidence advanced as proof of its existence.
Abominable Snowmen
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Author : Ivan T. Sanderson
language : en
Publisher: Cosimo, Inc.
Release Date : 2008-11-01
Abominable Snowmen written by Ivan T. Sanderson and has been published by Cosimo, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-11-01 with Social Science categories.
Scottish zoologist IVAN TERRANCE SANDERSON (1911-1973) coined the word cryptozoology and first used it in print in this hard-to-find 1961 work, the story of "hairy hominids" across the planet from the very beginnings of human civilization until the mid 20th century. With its scientific, anthropological approach, this is one of the first books to treat the phenomenon of "Bigfoot" seriously, and introduced a groundbreaking classification system for the spectrum of subhumanoids. "I am happy that a whole new generation of cryptozoologists-in-training will be able to read Ivan T. Sanderson's classic book," says cryptozoologist Loren Coleman in his new introduction. "This book opened the minds of many to the vastness of the hominoid reports... and spotlighted for people that Bigfoot/Sasquatch research was the next area for exploration in North America." This new edition, complete with the original illustrations and maps, is part of Cosimo's Loren Coleman Presents series. LOREN COLEMAN is author of numerous books of cryptozoology, including Bigfoot!: The True Story of Apes in America and Mothman and Other Curious Encounters.
Abominable Science
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Author : Daniel Loxton
language : en
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Release Date : 2013-08-06
Abominable Science written by Daniel Loxton and has been published by Columbia University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-08-06 with Science categories.
“A sharp analysis of the quest for unreal critters―cryptids, as they are called―and the people who pursue them . . . entertaining and thoroughly documented.” —The Wall Street Journal Throughout our history, humans have been captivated by mythic beasts and legendary creatures. Tales of Bigfoot, the Yeti, and the Loch Ness monster are part of our collective experience. Now comes a book from two dedicated investigators that explores and elucidates the fascinating world of cryptozoology. Daniel Loxton and Donald R. Prothero have written an entertaining, educational, and definitive text on cryptids, presenting the arguments both for and against their existence and systematically challenging the pseudoscience that perpetuates their myths. After examining the nature of science and pseudoscience and their relation to cryptozoology, Loxton and Prothero take on Bigfoot; the Yeti, or Abominable Snowman, and its cross-cultural incarnations; the Loch Ness monster and its highly publicized sightings; the evolution of the Great Sea Serpent; and Mokele Mbembe, or the Congo dinosaur. They conclude with an analysis of the psychology behind the persistent belief in paranormal phenomena, identifying the major players in cryptozoology, discussing the character of its subculture, and considering the challenge it poses to clear and critical thinking in our increasingly complex world. “As valuable for its analysis of the hunted as it is for the light it shines on the still-hopeful hunters.” —Publishers Weekly “Highly recommended for readers looking for scientific but accessible evaluations of the existence of five notable cryptids that have captured our imaginations.” —Library Journal (starred review)
Pseudoscience
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Author : Allison B. Kaufman
language : en
Publisher: MIT Press
Release Date : 2018-02-02
Pseudoscience written by Allison B. Kaufman and has been published by MIT Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-02-02 with Science categories.
Case studies, personal accounts, and analysis show how to recognize and combat pseudoscience in our post-truth, fake news world. “ . . . an invaluable volume that examines the cognitive biases that lead to pseudoscience, the history of pseudoscience, and the reasons for its wide acceptance.” —Science-Based Medicine In a post-truth, fake news world, we are particularly susceptible to the claims of pseudoscience. When emotions and opinions are more widely disseminated than scientific findings, and self-proclaimed experts get their expertise from Google, how can the average person distinguish real science from fake? This book examines pseudoscience from a variety of perspectives. Covering health, agriculture, food science, infectious diseases, and more, contributors examine the: • Basics of pseudoscience, including issues of cognitive bias • Costs of pseudoscience, from naturopathy to logical fallacies of anti-vaccination • Perceptions of scientific soundness • Mainstream presence of “integrative medicine,” hypnosis, and parapsychology • Use of case studies and new media in science advocacy Through case studies, analysis, and personal accounts, this fascinating study shows how to recognize pseudoscience, why it is so widely accepted, and how to advocate for real science.
Yeti An Abominable History
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Author : Graham Hoyland
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
Release Date : 2018-05-31
Yeti An Abominable History written by Graham Hoyland and has been published by HarperCollins UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-31 with Social Science categories.
What leads us to believe in monsters? What happens when we meet the brutal creatures of our nightmares?
The Abominable Snowman
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
The Abominable Snowman written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Folklore categories.
Ramay is lazy, and his mother is at her wit's end. When he's sent away into the snowy mountains, will he learn to take care of himself or will the abominable snowman get to him first? This series is for newly independent readers, with simple language, ample font, plenty of bright acrylic illustrations and even a very easy speech bubble here and there to help children along. A chapter book AGES: 4-8
The Abominable
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Author : Dan Simmons
language : en
Publisher: Little, Brown
Release Date : 2013-10-22
The Abominable written by Dan Simmons and has been published by Little, Brown this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-22 with Fiction categories.
A thrilling tale of high-altitude death and survival set on the snowy summits of Mount Everest, from the bestselling author of The Terror. It's 1924 and the race to summit the world's highest mountain has been brought to a terrified pause by the shocking disappearance of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine high on the shoulder of Mt. Everest. By the following year, three climbers -- a British poet and veteran of the Great War, a young French Chamonix guide, and an idealistic young American -- find a way to take their shot at the top. They arrange funding from the grieving Lady Bromley, whose son also disappeared on Mt. Everest in 1924. Young Bromley must be dead, but his mother refuses to believe it and pays the trio to bring him home. Deep in Tibet and high on Everest, the three climbers -- joined by the missing boy's female cousin -- find themselves being pursued through the night by someone . . . or something. This nightmare becomes a matter of life and death at 28,000 feet - but what is pursuing them? And what is the truth behind the 1924 disappearances on Everest? As they fight their way to the top of the world, the friends uncover a secret far more abominable than any mythical creature could ever be. A pulse-pounding story of adventure and suspense, The Abominable is Dan Simmons at his spine-chilling best.