This book is the logical continuation of a series of collected essays examining the origins and evolution of myths and legends of the supernatural in Western and non-Western tradition and popular culture. The first two volumes of the series, The Universal Vampire: Origins and Evolution of a Legend (Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 2013) and Images of the Modern Vampire: The Hip and the Atavistic. (Fairleigh Dickinson University Press, 2013) focused on the vampire legend. The essays in...

**Finalist, 2021 Bram Stoker Awards (**Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction)The first collection of essays to address Satan’s ubiquitous and popular appearances in filmLucifer and cinema have been intertwined since the origins of the medium. As humankind’s greatest antagonist and the incarnation of pure evil, the cinematic devil embodies our own culturally specific anxieties and desires, reflecting moviegoers’ collective conceptions of good ...

Many today find the Old Testament a closed book. The cultural issues seem insurmountable and we are easily baffled by that which seems obscure. Furthermore, without knowledge of the ancient culture we can easily impose our own culture on the text, potentially distorting it. This series invites you to enter the Old Testament with a company of guides, experts that will give new insights into these cherished writings. Features include • Over 2000 photographs, drawings, maps, diagrams and char...

Have you ever wondered why things happen the way they do? Life can be full of joy or problems, but do we understand and are fully aware of the mysteries of life? Life is filled with magic. If you become conscious of this magic you will come to recognize more about everything that exists around you.Spells are used for creating both the death and birth of forms. Your reality is shaped by the spells that formulate the energy that sustains you, and the forms that you want. Some people are awar...

Introducing Sam Hobbes,Private Investigator. While taking a break from divorce cases and finding missing cats, Sam delves into the murky underworld of art. There he finds a dead body and a dangerous adversary.

Practical and easy to use, Conducting Successful Focus Groups gives you the practical guidance to do focus groups using little more than staff or volunteer time and the cost of refreshments. In ten easy-to-follow steps, you'll learn how to plan and conduct focus groups and, most importantly, how to put the results into action:Create a focused purpose statementSet up a realistic timelineDecide who and how many participants to inviteGenera...

The future of the relationship between Israel and America is deeply uncertain: the current political leadership of both countries is hostile to the other, there is no longer a sense of shared strategic focus, and demographic changes are forcing the countries further apart with every passing year.Undermining the relationship between Israel and the U.S. is the fact that it was never clearly defined. The ambiguity has been politically helpful, but now threatens the future: there is no...

We underestimated the influence of social media. We have an opportunity not to repeat the same mistake.For more than a decade, social media competed for our children's attention. Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beginning to compete for ourinfluence.Your child has questions, too. But what if they don't ask you? What if they ask AI?Today's question might be ab...

Given the frequency of natural and man-made disasters and the degree to which ordinary citizens find themselves as first responders, this book offers some well-researched answers to the following and frequently asked questions:What motivates ordinary citizens to (or to want to) assist others in danger even when their own lives might be at stake?To what extent do human emotions influence public policy and administrative decisions on how to mitigate, prepare for, and respond ...

Today’s high-pressure childhoods cry out for every cognitive and emotional advantage that fitness can provide, but children are staring at screens, sitting on couches, and staying inside.William E. Simon Jr. examines the greatest threat to our children’s health in America today: the deadly duo of obesity and inactivity. As a result of these perils, children today may have a shorter life expectancy than their parents.With the help of world-renowned medical experts, the author ...

Forensic orthopedic surgeon Ham Marks just wants a peaceful day at the Split Rock Golf Club. The club computer, ARNI, matches him up with three strangers for his relaxing eighteen holes, but during the course of play, one of his fellow golfers falls into the lake. Soon after, the man, Marty Rasher, is declared dead, and Ham is shocked to be a suspect.To exonerate himself, he needs the help of his brilliant wife and fellow medical specialist, Ruth. Despite their brainpower, their sc...

Welcome to Andy's world! Find out about Andy and his doggy day care experiences. Andy loves his freedom and invites you to join him chasing flies. This time has he gone too far? Here you will find out about Andy's universe in Belmont and his amazing mates. Aimed at juniors, this book is a story of obstacles and patience. It is centred around the experiences of a wonderful hound... And yes... all his antics are based on true stories."A-roo roo roo!"