In 1793 a disastrous plague of yellow fever paralyzed Philadelphia, killing thousands of residents and bringing the nation's capital city to a standstill. In this psychological portrait of a city in terror, J. H. Powell presents a penetrating study of human nature revealing itself. Bring Out Your Dead is an absorbing account, form the original sources, of an infamous tragedy that left its mark on all it touched.

In 1793 a disastrous plague of yellow fever paralyzed Philadelphia, killing thousands of residents and bringing the nation's capital city to a standstill. In this psychological portrait of a city in terror, J. H. Powell presents a penetrating study of human nature revealing itself. Bring Out Your Dead is an absorbing account, form the original sources, of an infamous tragedy that left its mark on all it touched.

Explore the wildwood and uncover the origins of famous—and not so famous—cryptids, ghosts, goblins, and other supernatural creatures and phenomena.For the intrepidly curious comes an essential guide to the cultural origins behind some of your favorite urban legends, superstitions, and ghost stories. Dare to step into the wildwood and traverse the world's folklore from the comfort of your own home!Sarah J H Powell, author and spooky thrillseeker behind the p...

Curiosity didn't kill the cat; it mutated it into a vigilante crime fighter.Dan's cats are acting weird. One has grown into a strength powerhouse, the other wants to communicate... verbally. And now other kitties have begun to go missing from his quiet suburban street. Could the man in the parka that haunts a nearby industrial estate have answers? Or perhaps it's something to do with the strange disappearing woman in the woods? Can our hero figure out the conspirac...

Three weeks on from that night and ChameleoMan & friends are riding high after their first vigilante victory... but Dan & his cats are about to face something far deadlier.Stopping a mugging was almost too easy, but when a body turns up in the industrial estate, Dan begins to wonder if the superhero life is really for him. Catman is missing, the police are asking tough questions, and shadowy figures stalk the street at night.With time running out, Dan, Andr...

The book delves into Baden-Powell's strategies and leadership qualities that emerged during the defense of Mafeking, where he and his troops endured a prolonged and challenging siege by Boer forces. Fletcher highlights the significance of this event in British military history and how it became a symbol of resilience and determination. The siege captivated public attention, leading to Baden-Powell's rise to national hero status and his eventual knighthood.In addition to his military exploi...

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How to be Happy - Book One is a series of happiness hacks relating to daily personal life. These are tips and tricks proven to make a difference in people's lives. I'm living proof of that. Despite being disabled with an incurable illness, I am, right now, the happiest I've ever been. How do I explain it? Drop in and I'll share my secrets. After we chat, they won't be so secret anymore : )No problem. I want you to check them out, I want you to share them, I want you to leave with n...

USA Today bestselling series.India Steele is desperate. Her father is dead, her fiancé took her inheritance, and no one will employ her, despite years working for her watchmaker father. Indeed, the other London watchmakers seem frightened of her. Alone, poor, and at the end of her tether, India takes employment with the only person who'll accept her - an enigmatic and mysterious man from America. A man who possesses a strange watch that rejuvenates him when he's il...

How to be Happy - Book One is a series of happiness hacks relating to daily personal life.These are tips and tricks proven to make a difference in people's lives. I'm living proof of that. Despite being disabled with an incurable illness, I am, right now, the happiest I've ever been. How do I explain it? Drop in and I'll share my secrets. After we chat, they won't be so secret anymore : ) No problem. I want you to check them out, I want you to share them, I want you to leave with n...

How Black painters use color to create meaning, provoke remembrance, stir emotion, and uplift the spiritColor does more than capture a viewer’s attention. It assaults one’s equilibrium physically and psychologically. In this stunning book, Richard Powell draws on the concept of “colorstruck,” a twentieth-century slang term describing prejudice toward people with darker skin complexions, to provide a new history of Black American art.Powell charts the dynami...

Here for your reading delectation, are 25 outre tales of crime. Since history has proven that there is nothing unusual or unexpected about the human (or inhuman) drive to break the law, it should come as no surprise that the weird, the strange, the supernatural, and the just plain odd often, in fictional form, manifest themselves allayed to the criminal element. Included are:INTRODUCTION, by Shawn GarrettTHE WINDOW OF HORRORS, by H.L. MenckenTHE FOOTSTEPS ON THE STAIR...