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• An affordable, accessible companion to vampire literature, films, and TV • Several vampire movies are due out in 2008 and 2009: Twilight, Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, and The Historian • Vampire communities are flourishing on the Internet—a simple “vampire societies” search on Google yields over 580,000 results • Everything reference books have sold more than 575,000 copies! Bram Stoker’s Dracula Anne Rice’s Lestat Stephenie Meyer’s Edward Who can resist these erotic, exotic creatures of the night? And who wants to? In The Everything® Vampire Book, readers unearth all the secrets of this beautiful, terrible underworld, including: • How vampires live, hunt, and endure • Why they refuse to die • How to destroy a vampire—from holy water to decapitation • The best—and worst—vampire books, TV shows, and films • What constitutes the “vampire lifestyle” and blood fetish practices • All the incarnations of vampires—from the Greek Lamia to the Indian Churel • Real-life encounters with vampires Vampire aficionados will enjoy sinking their teeth into the notorious history and bewitching tales in The Everything® Vampire Book!

The Washington Monument.The pyramid on the $1 bill.The Skull and Bones Society at Yale University.Common American icons—or secret symbols? From our founding fathers to our most prestigious institutions, this is a nation built on such secret symbols, rites, and rituals. So forget the textbook version of history—and embark on a fascinating and fantastic journey of America''s hidden past.This tell-all handbook is your personal guide to the secret-laden people, places, and things of our great nation, including:Sign-filled national treasures in museums from coast to coastAncient mysteries of our most familiar cities, landmarks, and parksHotbeds of current Masonic, Kabbalistic, and Rosicrucian activityFreemason-planned architecture of Boston, New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.Covert clubs, societies, and associations of the ultra-rich and powerful From the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., to the Institute of Noetic Sciences in Petaluma, California, this book is all you need to discover the true nature of the oldest republic on Earth—past, present, and future!

The good news is: He’s tall, dark, and handsome.The bad news is: He’s short-tempered, a bit hairy, and has a tendency to howl at the full moon....Which makes bringing him home to meet mom and dad a bit difficult. How do you expect him to meet the family when he’s shedding on the furniture and sharpening his nails? Will he have more in common with the family dog than you? Will he leave you for a hairy hottie? No worries—in this guide, you will learn everything you need to know about these wild boys, including:How to spot a werewolfWhat to do when he changes shapeHow to avoid his animalistic mood swingsHow to destroy the savage beast (before he destroys you!)The best—and worst—werewolf books and filmsWith this book, all ladies in love with lycanthropes learn how to tame their creatures of the night!

From the illustrious George Washington and the infamous J. Edgar Hoover to brilliant imaginer Walt Disney and bad boy of baseball Ty Cobb, Freemasons have influenced every aspect of American life. Yet this secret society remains as controversial and mysterious as ever. In this book, you''ll learn the truth about:The power and meaning behind the symbols, rites, and ritualsAlleged connections with Jack the Ripper, the KKK, and the Holy GrailFreemasons vs. the NazisThe centuries-long rivalry with the Catholic ChurchFreemasonry''s growing influence here and abroad As the largest - and oldest - fraternal organization, the Freemasons will continue to shape the world we live in for the foreseeable future. With this tell-all guide, you''ll unravel the mystery of this intriguing society - one secret at a time!

Stop plucking your life away! Drop that flower, grab a pencil, and try it out.When it comes to all things floral, your man: A. Never sends flowers. He thinks plucking daisies is environmentally reprehensible. B. Shows up with a bouquet heisted from the local cemetery. C. Only gives you flowers when he''s apologizing—but they''re always roses. D. Brings you handpicked wildflowers thoughtfully tied together with a satin ribbon. E. Always sends gorgeous arrangements to your office—and delivers them himself. With more than 75 quizzes, He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not will give you the answers you need to find out if he passes the test—or if you should pull out that eraser and start over again!

The Freemasons include some of the greatest minds in history, such as Darwin and Churchill. They also stand accused of some of the bloodiest acts humanity has ever seen. Many even believe that they control the destinies of the nations. They are the Freemasons, the longest lasting fraternal organisation in the world, shrouded by mystery, myth and murder. 101 Things You Didn’t Know About the Freemasons examines this society and dipels the rumours, uncovers the truth, and brings to light such topics as: -masonic symbols -rites and rituals -famous Freemasons and their contributions to art, literature, and science -and much more With 101 Things You Didn’t Know About the Freemasons, you’ll unlock the secrets of this fascinating, age-old organization in no time!

The good news is: He’s tall, dark, and handsome.The bad news is: He’s a bloodsucking creature of the night. Not to mention arrogant, predatory, and immortal.What’s a girl to do? No worries—in this guide, girls learn everything they need to know about these romantic rogues, including how to:Know when they’ve met a vampireAvoid falling prey to a nightstalker’s charmsResist even the most aggressive advancesProtect themselves against the undeadDestroy a vampire—using everything from holy water to decapitationComplete with a review of vampire books, TV shows, and films as well as accounts of real-life encounters with vampires, this book is all girls need to surrender to the night—and still make sure they’re around to see another day!Barb Karg (Pacific Northwest) is a veteran journalist, author, screenwriter and lifelong vampire aficionado currently at work on a vampire novel. She’s authored or coauthored twenty-two books.

For thousands of years, one clandestine organization has been rumored to control the destinies of men, cities, even nations: Freemasonry. Often traced back to the stonemason guilds of the Middle Ages, Freemasons were supposedly to be found among all the great minds of the Renaissance, including Da Vinci. The Freemasons have claimed such illustrious personages as Mozart, Benjamin Franklin, Darwin, FDR, Churchill, W.C. Fields, Herbert Hoover, and many others as members. Even today, Freemasonry boasts Masonic lodges all over the globe. The Everything Freemasons Book examines all the aspects of this fascinating organization, including: -myths, legends, and stories of this ancient order—what’s true and what’s not -the closely guarded secret rituals, symbols, and esoteric arts -the Freemasons’ enemies—from the Catholic Church to the Nazis -the many controversies surrounding this secret society—past and present

The Freemasons include some of the greatest minds in history, such as Darwin and Churchill. They also stand accused of some of the bloodiest acts humanity has ever seen. Many even believe that they control the destinies of the nations. They are the Freemasons, the longest lasting fraternal organisation in the world, shrouded by mystery, myth and murder. "101 Things You Didn't Know About the Freemasons" examines this society and dipels the rumours, uncovers the truth, and brings to light such topics as: masonic symbols, rites and rituals, famous freemasons and their contributions to art, literature, and science, and much more. With "101 Things You Didn't Know About the Freemasons", you'll unlock the secrets of this fascinating, age-old organisation in no time!

From the corsairs of the Barbary Coast to Blackbeard to Jean Lafitte, pirates have been a part of every culture for centuries. Sometimes terrifying but always colorful characters, their history is as rich with controversy as it is with gold doubloons. The Everything Pirate Book is full of fascinating and little-known facts. Did you know that: Around 75 B.C., Julius Caesar was captured and ransomed by Cilician pirates. After he was released, it is said that he immediately hunted down his captors and killed them; Scottish seafarers and pirates were often nicknamed "red legs" because they wore kilts year round, and their bare legs were often wind- or sunburned; The image of the classic pirate, with flowing clothes, pegleg, eyepatch, parrot on his shoulder, and treasure map in his hand is primarily a result of Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island. With each passing decade, the legends surrounding pirates have grown to epic proportion, right down to their peglegs and buried treasure. The Everything Pirate Book will take you on a pirate tour from ancient times to their Golden Age to the modern-day search for buried treasure and reveals the truth behind the Hollywood hype.