Vampires first entered the pop culture arena with Bram Stoker's 1897 novel, Dracula. Today, vampires are everywhere. From Buffy the Vampire Slayer to the Twilight Saga to HBO's True Blood series, pop culture can't get enough of the vampire phenomenon.Bringing her literary expertise to this timely subject, Susannah Clements reveals the roots of the vampire myth and shows how it was originally immersed in Christian values and symbolism. Over time, however, ...

Through JK Rowling's series of Harry Potter books and the eight films, we have been introduced to a fantastic and magical world that I'm sure many of us would like to visit. But what is the story behind what we see and read, and what are some little-known facts about the books, the films, the actors and the characters? This book contains 101 amazing facts which you most likely didn’t know!

A philosophical exploration of the entire seven-book Harry Potter seriesHarry Potter has been heralded as one of the most popular book series of all time and the philosophical nature of Harry, Hermione, and Ron's quest to rid the world of its ultimate evil is one of the many things that make this series special. The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy covers all seven titles in J.K. Rowling's groundbreaking series and takes fans back to Godric's Hollow t...

twilight and PhilosophyWhat can vampires tell us about the meaning of life?Is Edward a romantic hero or a dangerous stalker?Is Bella a feminist? Is Stephenie Meyer?How does Stephenie Meyer’s Mormonism fit into the fantastical world of Twilight?Is Jacob “better” for Bella than Edward?The answers to these philosophical questions and more can be found inside Twilight and Philosophy: Vampires, Vegetarians, and the Pursuit of Immortality....

In Harry Potter and Philosophy, seventeen philosophical experts unlock some of Hogwarts' secret panels, and uncover surprising insights that are enlightening both for wizards and the most discerning muggles.

Twenty-three essays by young professional philosophers examine crucial ethical and metaphysical aspects of the Buffyverse (the world of Buffy). Though the show already attracted much scholarly attention, this is the first book to fully disinter the intellectual issues. Designed by Whedon as a multilevel story with most of its meanings deeply buried in heaps of heavy irony, Buffy the Vampire Slayer has replaced The X-Files as the show that explains to Americans the nature of the powerful fo...

Harry Potter. The name conjures up J.K. Rowling's wondrous world of magic that has captured the imaginations of millions on both the printed page and the silver screen with bestselling novels and blockbuster films. The true magic found in this children's fantasy series lies not only in its appeal to people of all ages but in its connection to the greater world of classic literature.Harry Potter's Bookshelf: The Great Books Behind the Hogwarts Adventures explores t...

Three essays about Harry Potter which show that J K Rowling has much in common with Dickens and that the books promote traditional family values.

A great read for the Easter season. Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus with the final chapter of this book, where you will find a discussion of the importance of blood sacrifice in the Bible and the Resurrection of Jesus as the culmination of the Great Theme of the Old Testament and New Testament. He is risen! A Christian reviews the Harry Potter book series and finds the Gospel of Christ and rich Christian symbolism. The author uses the Harry Potter characters to examine the life of Jesu...

New York Times–Bestselling Authors: Diehard fans share opinions and debate questions about the beloved series from the funny to the philosophical.•Should we pity Voldemort or hate him?•Is Severus Snape really a hero?•Should J.K. Rowling have left Dumbledore's sexual orientation a secret?•Did Harry actually die in Deathly Hallows?•Were the Slytherins too demonized, the Hufflepuffs too lame, and the Gryffindors too glorified?...

A fascinating investigation of what strikes fear in an immortal's heartVampires exist. And in every culture with a legend about bloodsuckers that rise from the grave to prey upon the living, there are rules and rituals for how to destroy them. How to Kill a Vampire is the first book to focus specifically on all known ways to prevent vampirism, protect oneself against attacks, and ultimately how to destroy the undead, as documented in folklore as well as ho...

NEW BLOOD EDITION: Contains three new chapters from Season 3.This new edition is available as an E-BOOK ONLY and contains three chapters not found in the print book!The first look at the philosophical issues behind Charlaine Harris's New York Times bestsellers The Southern Vampire Mysteries and the True Blood television series!Teeming with complex, mythical characters in the shape of vampires, telepaths, shapeshifters, and the like, Tr...