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Wherever humans have lived, the supernatural beings have dwelt alongside us. People serve to explain the unexplainable--the strange disappearance of a traveler in a dark wood, that odd thumping in the attic, the fresh cream turned sour overnight. Often they reveal the stoic humor with which human societies have faced their difficulties. 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Perfect for the armchair traveler and the intrepid, seasoned demon-spotter alike, this complete guide to subversive spirits offers a behind-the-scenes look at the devilish mishaps, impish irritations, and demonic devastations that punctuate our lives.\" ~ Good Reads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-cel-widget=\"productTitle\" data-csa-c-id=\"zbrr7b-2od9ck-oqfkx3-rcxkul\" class=\"a-size-large celwidget\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-large celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"fff0pi-n6vyqe-lfod3i-ugzn4g\" data-cel-widget=\"productTitle\"\u003eGood condition, the book pictured in this listing is the book you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52365197476206,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/8649\/0734\/files\/52747457069422-66.jpg?v=1769223126"},{"product_id":"the-science-of-vampires-katherine-ramsland-phd-2002-pre-owned","title":"The Science of Vampires | Katherine Ramsland Phd | 2002 | Pre-Owned","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre any vampire myths based on fact?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBloodsucking villain to guilt-ridden loner—what has inspired the redemption of the vampire in fiction and film? What is Vampire Personality Disorder? What causes a physical addiction to another person's blood? Are there any boundaries in the polysexual world of vampires? How could a vampire hide in today's world of advanced forensic science? What is the psychopathology of the vampire? What happens in the brain of a vampire's victim?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince Bram Stoker's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eDracula\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was published in 1897, the concept of the vampire has evolved from supernatural creature of the night to reluctant bloodsucker to the sympathetic vampire of today's popular culture. Featuring interviews with forensic experts, creative artists, and real-life bloodsuckers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Science of Vampires\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offers a fascinating investigation into the myths and realities of the vampire, exploring every aspect of the dark force that has played host to our fears of infections, depletions, alien influence, and disease. From vampirism's roots in ancient legend through its post-modern redefinition in contemporary films and novels to its scientific evolution as a very real mental disorder, Ramsland proves just how immortal, enigmatic, and seductive the lure of blood can be.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"2914050564403182807\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"11557695009457032797\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-large celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"zbrr7b-2od9ck-oqfkx3-rcxkul\" data-cel-widget=\"productTitle\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cspan data-cel-widget=\"productTitle\" data-csa-c-id=\"fff0pi-n6vyqe-lfod3i-ugzn4g\" class=\"a-size-large celwidget\"\u003eGood condition, the book pictured in this listing is the book you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52382850744686,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/8649\/0734\/files\/52768823935342-107.jpg?v=1769224126"},{"product_id":"the-history-of-vampires-dudley-wright-1993-pre-owned","title":"The History of Vampires | Dudley Wright | 1993 | Pre-Owned","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompiled from a wealth of references and records, the book presents a fascinating mix of science and the supernatural.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders will discover that tales of vampires were whispered not only in the quiet villages of Central Europe but also in Russia, the Middle East, India, the British Isles, and even America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ci\u003eGood condition, the book pictured in this listing is the book you will receive.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haus of Darkness, Haus of Light","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53238710927726,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/8649\/0734\/files\/53597749969262-47_224d1936-d3e2-4b81-a1c9-76c34c3124bc.jpg?v=1769890231"},{"product_id":"faery-wicca","title":"Faery Wicca, Book 1: Theory and Magick, a Book of Shadows and Lights | Kisma K Stepanich | 1998 | Pre-Owned","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUndertake an apprenticeship guided by the only published authentic teachings of Faery Wicca.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGain a comprehensive understanding of this old folk faith's beliefs, history and practices. 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