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Maybe it was a good thing that Kristina Marie Lewzinsky lost her job. It wasn't a job she really cared about anyway, and it meant she had time to figure out what it was about the Legend of Dead Horse Canyon that her great uncle thought made it worth turning his back on his family and his archaeology career. Will Kris solve the mystery or become the legend's latest victim?
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When six teenagers disappear in the desert, there are lots of theories about what happened but not one shred of evidence turns up. Toury Becker has a lot of questions about what happened to her brother, and she won't rest until she gets some answers. Toury and her friend Dhane think they're prepared for what they might find when they head into the desert, but they didn't plan on secret government projects and strange creatures.
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Visitors to Lost Brides Cove keep the legend alive by reporting pale beings glimpsed in the sea caves or on the beach when the fog rolls in. Tulane Morris doesn't believe in legends, but she does believe an undiscovered passage might link Lost Brides Cove with the Devil's Whirlpool and her ex-boyfriend, Sam, challenges her to a competition to find it. When Sam goes missing, Tulane reluctantly takes up the search.
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Most legends are based on reality. It's that reality that can kill you.
According to legend, a witch turns into a giant raven to terrorize those who dare to travel the Soothsayer Byway. Can Adrayanna capture the spirit of the byway in her photos or has the byway captured her? Maybe the legend got it wrong. The soothsayer can’t predict the future if you don’t have one.
If you like stories of mystery and adventure, you'll love The Legend of Soothsayer...
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There are thousands of reports of Bigfoot in North America and other sites around the world. These sightings include videos, pictures, and the stories of witnesses.
I've researched and written about many types of cryptids and the reports of Bigfoot sightings are orders of magnitudes greater than any other cryptid sightings. These witnesses definitely saw something which is not human but bipedal. The questions to me which need answering are ones like:...
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I've written a number of books about legendary beings such as Bigfoot, Dragons, Thunderbirds, Sea Monsters, Giants, and more. I also wrote a book titled "The Mythical People of Ireland" which covered the Tuatha Da Danann, Druids, and Leprechaun elves. The information I found for that book caused me to become more curious about the little people generally.
There are legends of the Little People all over the world. Even more interesting is that a race...
7) Bigfoot
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Deep in the forests of North America, legends say there lives a creature more than 8 feet (2.4 m) tall and covered in hair. From Native American stories to modern sightings, Bigfoot has captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers will enjoy learning about the history and behavior of the legendary creature, along with its presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate the creature's anatomy.
8) Dragons
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Legends tell of flying, fire-breathing creatures. Some legends say the creatures are kind and wise. Others say they can wreak havoc on unsuspecting villages. From ancient China to medieval Europe, dragons have captured people's imaginations for millennia. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a dragon's...
9) Fairies
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Legends tell of tiny creatures with the ability to fly and perform magic. From old stories of fair folk to modern-day Tinker Bell, fairies have captured people's imaginations around the world. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a fairy's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources...
10) Genies
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Deep in the Middle Eastern deserts, legends tell of creatures with extraordinary powers. From The Thousand and One Nights to Disney's Aladdin, genies have captured people's imaginations for millennia. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a genie's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary,...
11) Gnomes
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In shady forests and dark caves, legends tell of small creatures living underground From European legends to gardens around the world, gnomes have captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a gnome's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources...
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In the depths of Loch Ness, legends say there lives a mysterious, massive creature. The Loch Ness Monster has captured people's imaginations for centuries, prompting people all over the world to come to Scotland for a chance at seeing the beast. Readers will enjoy learning about the history and behavior of the legendary creature, along with its presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate the creature's anatomy.
13) Mermaids
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Legends tell of beautiful creatures living deep in the ocean, ready to either help passing ships or lure sailors to their graves. From fairy tales to films, mermaids have captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a mermaid's anatomy.
14) Trolls
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Scandinavian legends tell of creatures-sometimes small, sometimes large-living in forests and mountains, away from humans. From Norse mythology to Frozen, trolls have captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate a troll's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic...
15) Unicorns
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Legends tell of creatures that look like horses but have horns and magical powers. From Greek mythology to modern fairy tales, unicorns have captured people's imaginations for millennia. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate the creature's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources...
16) Vampires
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Legends tell of creatures that seem almost human but drink the blood of any people they come across. From Dracula to Buffy, vampires have captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate the creature's anatomy. Additional features include a phonetic glossary, resources...
17) Werewolves
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Legends from around the world tell stories of a creature whose piercing howl under the full moon strikes fear into the hearts of those who hear it. From Greek mythology to Harry Potter, werewolves have captured people's imaginations for millennia. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate the creature's anatomy....
18) Zombies
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Legends tell of creatures more dead than alive, roaming Earth in search of brains to consume. From Haitian Vodou to Night of the Living Dead, zombies have captured people's imaginations for centuries. Readers will enjoy learning about the histories and behaviors of these legendary creatures, along with their presence in popular culture. Vivid images and a helpful diagram illustrate the creature's anatomy.
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