The expert ship modeler offers a fully illustrated guide to building the RMS Titanic, with practical information applicable to models of any scale.The legendary British passenger liner RMS Titanic remains one of the most fascinating ships, posing unique challenges for modelmakers. This superb book contains all the information needed to build a highly accurate model, down to the tiniest details of the hull's rivets. Peter Davies-Garner takes readers...

The ShipCraft series explores the iconic pleasure vessels Titanic, Olympic, and Britannic in fully illustrated detail for building your own model ship.In the first of the ShipCraft series to cover non-naval vessels, this meticulously researched and illustrated volume looks at the legendary cruise ship RMS Titanic and her sisters, Olympic and Britannic. Written for the serious model ship builder, this book not on...

The Pendle Witches offers a meticulously detailed account of one of England's most infamous witchcraft cases. Drawing on historical records, court depositions, and contemporary reports, Peter Davies presents a factual narrative of the Pendle witch trials of 1612, revealing the lives, accusations, and fates of those accused.From the initial suspicions in the mist-shrouded villages of Lancashire to the confessions, the role of the Devil, and the punishments meted out, every aspect of...

Step into the hidden corners of the world where history lingers, and the spirits of the past continue their silent vigil. The Book of True Ghost Stories uncovers 26 meticulously documented, lesser-known hauntings from across the globe, each drawn from eyewitness accounts, historical records, and verifiable evidence.From shadowy librarians wandering centuries-old libraries in Dublin to phantom sailors patrolling the docks of Tasmania, these stories reveal ghosts who are watchful, so...

Step inside the Myrtles Plantation, one of the most enigmatic and haunted estates in America, where every hallway, bedroom, and shadowed corner tells a story of mystery, tragedy, and lingering spirits. From the long hallways that whisper secrets of the past to the secret rooms that hold centuries of hidden energy, this plantation is far more than a historical landmark — it is a living chronicle of lives interrupted and memories that refuse to fade.Explore the grand Music Room, wher...

The Mary Celeste is the most famous ghost ship in history—a vessel found drifting in the Atlantic, fully seaworthy, yet mysteriously abandoned, with its crew and passengers never seen again. This meticulously researched book explores the story in unparalleled detail, from the ship's construction and transatlantic voyages to the events surrounding its discovery and the perplexing disappearance of Captain Benjamin Briggs, his family, and crew.Through twenty in-depth chapters, readers...

Curses are not just legends or fairy tales—they are real, persistent, and terrifying forces that can haunt people, families, objects, and even entire communities. From the shadowed roads where travelers vanish without explanation, to bridges and railways steeped in tragedy, from cursed heirlooms that bring misfortune to each new owner, to family bloodlines marked by generations of unexplained death and disaster, this book explores the dark and hidden side of human history.Drawing o...

Step into a world where fear is not imagined but lived—a world where the darkest corners of human history and folklore converge into a tapestry of horror that will haunt your thoughts long after the final page. Shadows of the Past is not a collection of fiction or children's tales. This is real folklore, drawn from centuries of historical records, eyewitness accounts, and eyewitness testimonies from around the globe, chronicling the terrifying events and legends that shaped communities acr...

Step into the shadows and uncover the world's most mysterious nocturnal entities in Entities of the World. From the silent gaze of the Owlman of Mawnan to the haunting glow of the Red-Eyed Phantom Cat, this book explores verified sightings, folklore, and firsthand accounts that defy explanation.Travel across continents and centuries as Peter Davies brings together the most chilling, enigmatic, and unforgettable figures of the night. Each chapter offers in-depth investigations, hist...

Residual hauntings are common in urban and rural settings. Repeated sightings suggest that past railway activity, particularly accidents or deaths, leaves traces that manifest as spectral phenomena.Ghostly staff, including conductors, porters, and engineers, are reported consistently across locations. They are often seen performing familiar tasks, such as checking tickets or moving luggage, despite the absence of trains or passengers.Phantom passengers provide a window into...

Step into the shadows of the world's most abandoned amusement parks, funfairs, and carnival grounds, where the laughter of the past lingers—and the unseen still watches. Haunted Funhouses and Phantom Rides takes you on a chilling, real-life journey through locations long forgotten, from decaying roller coasters and Ferris wheels to deserted funhouses and carnival tents.Drawing on firsthand accounts, urban exploration, and documented paranormal phenomena, Peter Davies presents eyewi...

Step into the world's most mysterious libraries, where knowledge and history linger—and so do the spirits. The Haunted Library takes you on a chilling journey through twenty real-life haunted libraries across the globe, from the Gothic halls of Europe to the ancient manuscripts of Egypt, the shadowed aisles of South America, and beyond.Peter Davies, a seasoned researcher of the paranormal, guides readers through corridors where books move on their own, whispers echo through empty r...