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Explores the causes and effects of 35 recent man-made disasters and their related casualties. Failures in aircraft, automobiles, bridges, buildings, chemical plants, dams and ships are covered, including such disasters as the Bhopal tragedy and the MGM Grand Hotel fire.

Never say die!Can the living communicate with the dead? Many believe that spirits are constantly about us and that it is possible, through a variety of means, to speak to them and to have them speak to us. The Spirit Book: The Encyclopedia of Clairvoyance, Channeling, and Spirit Communication looks at these methods of communication, their history, and the personalities involved throughout the past three hundred years of this eternal quest.The ...

From the Origin of Humans to Today ... All in One Volume! Highlights. Low lights. The twists and turns of social, political, and cultural history gathered in one fun and fascinating title! The Handy History Answer Book: From the Stone Age to the Digital Age takes a riveting walk through the ages, looking at the most important events of the past 5, 000 years, including wars, disasters, pandemics, births, lives, and more. It supplies context to...

A deep dive into high stakes killings, conspiracies and crimes! Ruthless killers and murderers for hire: they are here, there, and everywhere. They lurk in the shadows, ready to pounce. They terminate on command. And, in the process, they change the course of the world. They are among the world's most cold-hearted, deadly, and emotionless figures. They are assassins, and they have a long history of grievous deeds. From the cunning, calculat...

From famous faces to famous places, Celebrity Ghosts and Notorious Hauntings documents the many hauntings that involve celebrities and well-known people and locations, including those deemed more "notorious" than famous.

Nearly 50 in-depth chapters on the history, conspiracy theories, facts and fiction behind one of the world's most controversial government bases Thorough investigation and examination of Area 51's history and controversies From an established author and expert on conspiracies, the unexplained, and the paranormal Conspiracy theories are widely believed Conspiracies have become integral to modern pop culture and politics Conspiracies, plots...

Everyone needs to budget money and manage costs, whether for groceries and everyday purchases, rent or mortgage, education, retirement, or even a business. Like it or not, accounting infuses most everything in life. From credits, debits, and basic bookkeeping to getting the most out of tax deductions to creating a business plan to better understanding accounting lingo, The Handy Accounting Answer Book can help anyone with the skills to run a b...

From ancient rock drawings and historic sites to modern museums and powwows, the Native American Landmarks and Festivals: A Traveler's Guide to Indigenous United States and Canada provides a fascinating tour of the rich heritage of Indigenous people across the continent. It guides the traveler to 729 landmarks, sites, festivals, and events in all 50 states and Canada. Travelers not only read about the history and traditions for each site, but ...

• Understanding, preparing, and responding to potential disasters, both big and small, is made easier with this convenient and useful guide• From established author and expert on disaster preparedness• Incredibly thorough accounting of past disasters, what we can learn from them, and the potential pitfalls after they occur• Features a guideline for creating a Personal Emergency Action Plan• Provides resources and list of whom to contact for in...

The master of suspense and story-telling, Brad Steiger is back with his long-awaited follow-up to his spine-tingling Real Ghosts, Restless Spirits, and Haunted Houses. Featuring 180 true encounters, unusual events and haunted places, this hair-raising compilation of true ghost stories and first-person encounters with the supernatural will leave the reader shuddering at every bump in the night.

Black Holes. Dark Energy. Dark Matter. Entanglement Theory. Quantum Physics. Modern science estimates "normal" matter visible to humans is less than 5% of the cosmos around us. String Theory and Membrane Theory both suggest that parallel dimensions very probably exist. Quantum Entanglement Theory shows two objects connected despite being large distances apart. What does the universe hold-and hide? Where do we come from and where are we headed?...

From planetary movements and the exploration of our solar system to black holes and dark matter, this comprehensive reference simplifies all aspects of astronomy with an approachable question-and-answer format. With chapters broken into various astronomical studies-including the universe, galaxies, planets, and space exploration-this fully updated resource is an ideal companion for students, teachers, and amateur astronomers, answering more th...

The major art pieces, most important artists, and significant artistic movements from 35, 000 BCE to today are collected together in this easy to read resource on art history. Continuing in the tradition of the standout Hand Answer Book reference series, this book not only the covers the development of Western art, but also the history of art across the globe. An overview of art -- its history, techniques, materials, forms, colours, style, the...

Appealing to the casual comic book reader as well as the hard-core graphic novel fan, this ultimate A-to-Z compendium describes everyone's favourite participants in the eternal battle between good and evil. With nearly 200 entries examining over 1, 000 icons and their place in popular culture, it is the first comprehensive profile of superheroes across all media, following their path from comic book stardom to radio, television, movies, and no...

Collects information and separates fact from fiction about hundreds of individuals, organizations, and events where official claims and standard explanations of actions and events fail to satisfy.

Get more from the Bible!The Bible is a beloved text owned by nearly all Americans. It's probably on your reading list, but it can be a daunting work to master. The Handy Bible Answer Book illuminates the secrets and reveals the wisdom of the Bible. Through easy-to-understand explanations to common questions, this book examines, story-by-story, the origins and history of the meanings of chapters, verses, and parables.Offering enlightening expla...

History is written by the winners-and the powerful-but how much of it is fiction? And who is really in control today? From the dawn of civilization to the 21st century, from ancient aliens to the New World Order, Secret History: Conspiracies from Ancient Aliens to the New World Order examines, explores, and uncovers the hidden, overlooked, and buried history of mankind.The book moves from biblical, Egyptian, Mayan, Greek, and early mysteries o...

Mining the religious and secular divide, this book examines the history of apocalyptic beliefs. It explains the various omens and prophecies as well as the actual events that may trigger the end, such as collisions with asteroids, nuclear war, the oil crisis, global warming, and famine.

Explores Qabbalah, Sibyls, Fairies, Poltergeists, phenomena such as intuition and karma, objects useful in the attempt to cross the divide, including tarot cards, flower reading, and runes, and, related practices such as Shamanism, transfiguration, meditation, and mesmerism. This title covers the history of Spiritualism.

Bridges the gap between today's entertainment-focused "pop psychology" on television and the dry academic research that is published in journals. A primer on human behavior and psychology. The Handy Psychology Answer Book helps answer why humans do what we do through accurate scientific data presented in a lively, accessible, and engaging way. It covers the fundamentals and explains the psychology behind how people deal with money, sex, moral...