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A geological surveyor by trade, English author CHARLES GOULD (1834-1893) was rather more interested in the strange ornithological specimens he ... More

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A field guide to the world's scary creatures, along with an intriguing explanation why monsters won't go away. Gilmore considers the role of monsters ... More

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Brief description and history of twenty mythical beasts and other creatures such as the unicorn, centaur, griffin, Golem, Dracula, the Jabberwock, ... More

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From creatures, unsolved crimes, and strange disappearances, to legendsurban and otherwisethis book presents the fascinating stories of an often ... More

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Basilisks terrified people for hundreds of years. And no wonder -- people once believed these mythological monsters were the deadliest creatures on ... More

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"[This] book provides thorough documentation of the best-known creatures of fantasy with a breadth of coverage that is both impressive and delightful ... More

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Describes mythical beasts of the sea, air, and land such as the phoenix, griffin, behemoth, and merman.

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Discusses the magical creatures of various cultures since ancient times, such as phoenix, sphinx, dragons, trolls, and witches.

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Ronald Hayman's brilliant portrayal of the tormented man and the inspired writerguarantees its status as the classic account of Kafka's life.Hayman ... More

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Welcome to the mysterious and menacing world of monsters. From the blob-like Globsters to the man-eating trees of Madagascar, monsters of all shapes ... More

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Covers ten of history's most intriguing mythical creatures.

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The Manticore, Hippogriff, and Chupacabra are just some of the legendary and terrifying creatures that battle for supremacy in this exciting volume. ... More

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A primer of the familiar fairy-tale characters of magical creatures, from the various forms they take to the tricks they play, plus famous stories ... More

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This rare and fascinating book is filled with incredible information about the oldest mythological story in the world -- that of the dragon. Similar ... More

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For thousands of years there were stories and legends about monstrous creatures, but they were more than just tales, for people really believed such ... More

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: To capitalize on the fascination teens have with all kinds of monsters, from the mythological to the could-be-real varieties. Books in this series ... More

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The basilisk was believed to be able to kill people just by looking at them. The Sphinx had the head of a woman, the body of a lion, and the wings of ... More

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They are from all over the world, and are as diverse as banshees, unicorns, and Rumpelstiltskin. Each page takes readers on a journey to discover the ... More

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It's a full moon...what's that sound? Is it the howl of the werewolf, ready to pounce? There's a tapping at the window...could it be a vampire, ... More

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It's a full moon...what's that sound? Is it the howl of the werewolf, ready to pounce? There's a tapping at the window...could it be a vampire, ... More

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