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Classic haunted house ghost stories curated by world-renowned filmmaker and horror genre authority John Landis.This beautifully presented, highly collectable anthology features ghost stories that have enthralled, terrified and inspired, decade after decade. Some are relatively well known; others are long-lost treasures, awaiting rediscovery.The selection includes tales of terror by Bram Stoker, H. P. Lovecraft and Percival Landon; studies of creeping dread by Edgar Allan Poe and Henry James; short, sharp shockers by Ambrose Bierce, M.R. James and Lafcadio Hearn; and comedic masterpieces by Oscar Wilde and Saki.Mr Landis'' own introduction explores each tale''s fascinating impact on the contemporary horror genre.Step inside these ghost-ridden repositories of supernatural evil, if you dare..."The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown." (H. P. Lovecraft)Order of stories:Turn of the Screw by Henry JamesFall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen PoeThe Haunted and the Haunters by Edward Bulward-LyttonThe Empty House by Algernon BlackwoodThe Red Room by H. G. WellsThe Shunned House by H. P. LovecraftThe Spook House by Ambrose BierceThe Canterville Ghost by Oscar WildeThurnley Abbey by Perceval LandonThe Judge''s House by Bram StokerThe Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte GilmanThe Haunted Dolls'' House by M. R. JamesLa Horla by Guy de MaupassantThe Reconciliation by Lafcadio HearnThe Open Window by Saki© 2020 John Landis © 2020 DK Audio

With individual chapters on high-speed rail, urban metro systems, bus rapid transit, roadway tunnels and bridges, new and improved airports, waterfront redevelopment projects, new towns, urban parks and renewable energy projects, this book is unparalleled in its coverage, depth and takeaways for practice. It incorporates current examples from across the world, including North America, Asia, the UK, and Europe.

This collection of case studies is presented in an approachable way that will prove valuable to academics, researchers and students as well as practicing professionals, financiers and senior government officials interested in infrastructure planning, financing, project management and delivery.