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Wasteland

The Great War and the Origins of Modern Horror

by W. Scott Poole ...

A historian and Bram Stoker Award nominee traces the birth of modern horror movies and literature back to World War I, exploring how the conflict influenced H.P. Lovecraft, Franz Kafka, and other artists of the genre.From Nosferatu to Frankenstein’s monster, from Fritz Lang to James Whale, the touchstones of horror can all trace their roots to the bloodshed of the First World War.Bram Stoker Award ... Read more

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A historian and Bram Stoker Award nominee traces the birth of modern horror movies and literature back to World War I, exploring how the conflict influenced H.P. Lovecraft, Franz Kafka, and other artists of the genre.From Nosferatu to Frankenstein’s monster, from Fritz Lang to James Whale, the touchstones of horror can all trace their roots to the bloodshed of the First World War.Bram Stoker Award
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The Kiss

by TW Scott ...

After Trisha follows Denise to Phoenix, she is confronted with new ways to make money. Denise plays to her inner demon while they make a name for themselves with internet cam shows in the sex industry. Their life takes a radical new direction when the Consortium discovers them.Recruited for a sex service Denise and Trisha use their degrees to be the best they can be.The Kiss is a novella that ... Read more

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After Trisha follows Denise to Phoenix, she is confronted with new ways to make money. Denise plays to her inner demon while they make a name for themselves with internet cam shows in the sex industry. Their life takes a radical new direction when the Consortium discovers them.Recruited for a sex service Denise and Trisha use their degrees to be the best they can be.The Kiss is a novella that
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Voices From The Past

by TW Scott ...

When Jennifer learns her visions are more than just dreams, her world turns upside down as witches from long ago come back to life. Echoes from past generations become real people in this paranormal escape from reality. Take flight with witches, fay, and angels as they fight to control evil on earth. Paranormal Fantasy Mild Adult Situations ... Read more

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When Jennifer learns her visions are more than just dreams, her world turns upside down as witches from long ago come back to life. Echoes from past generations become real people in this paranormal escape from reality. Take flight with witches, fay, and angels as they fight to control evil on earth. Paranormal Fantasy Mild Adult Situations
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Wasteland

The Great War and the Origins of Modern Horror

by W. Scott Poole ...

Narrated by Andrew Eiden ...

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11 hours 31 min

Historian and Bram Stoker Award nominee W. Scott Poole traces the confluence of history, technology, and art that gave us modern horror films and literature.In the early twentieth century, World War I was the most devastating event humanity had yet experienced. New machines of war left tens of millions killed or wounded in the most grotesque of ways. The Great War remade the world’s map, created ... Read more

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Historian and Bram Stoker Award nominee W. Scott Poole traces the confluence of history, technology, and art that gave us modern horror films and literature.In the early twentieth century, World War I was the most devastating event humanity had yet experienced. New machines of war left tens of millions killed or wounded in the most grotesque of ways. The Great War remade the world’s map, created
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Bandits in Print

"The Water Margin" and the Transformations of the Chinese Novel

by Scott W. Gregory ...

Bandits in Print examines the world of print in early modern China, focusing on the classic novel The Water Margin (Shuihu zhuan). Depending on which edition a reader happened upon, The Water Margin could offer vastly different experiences, a characteristic of the early modern Chinese novel genre and the shifting print culture of the era.Scott W. Gregory argues that the traditional novel is best u ... Read more

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Bandits in Print examines the world of print in early modern China, focusing on the classic novel The Water Margin (Shuihu zhuan). Depending on which edition a reader happened upon, The Water Margin could offer vastly different experiences, a characteristic of the early modern Chinese novel genre and the shifting print culture of the era.Scott W. Gregory argues that the traditional novel is best u
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Grand Avenues

The Story of Pierre Charles L'Enfant, the French Visionary Who Designed Washington, D.C.

by Scott W. Berg ...

In 1791, shortly after the United States won its independence, George Washington personally asked Pierre Charles L’Enfant—a young French artisan turned American revolutionary soldier who gained many friends among the Founding Fathers—to design the new nation's capital. L’Enfant approached this task with unparalleled vigor and passion; however, his imperious and unyielding nature also made him many ... Read more

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In 1791, shortly after the United States won its independence, George Washington personally asked Pierre Charles L’Enfant—a young French artisan turned American revolutionary soldier who gained many friends among the Founding Fathers—to design the new nation's capital. L’Enfant approached this task with unparalleled vigor and passion; however, his imperious and unyielding nature also made him many
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The Trials of Nina McCall

Sex, Surveillance, and the Decades-Long Government Plan to Imprison "Promiscuous" Women

by Scott W. Stern ...

**The nearly forgotten story of the fight against the American Plan, a government program designed to regulate women’s bodies and sexuality“A consistently surprising page-turner . . . a brilliant study of the way social anxieties have historically congealed in state control over women’s bodies and behavior.” —New York Times Book Review**Nina McCall was one of many women unfairly imprisoned by the ... Read more

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**The nearly forgotten story of the fight against the American Plan, a government program designed to regulate women’s bodies and sexuality“A consistently surprising page-turner . . . a brilliant study of the way social anxieties have historically congealed in state control over women’s bodies and behavior.” —New York Times Book Review**Nina McCall was one of many women unfairly imprisoned by the
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Visitors

by WJ Scott ...

Twelve-year-old Brody, and his kid brother, are sent to stay with their reclusive Aunt Sally, when their mom falls seriously ill. But, they soon discover things are not as they appear, and a strange phenomenon is happening in the small retro town.What mystery is Tucker's Mountain hiding?Unsure of who or what they can trust, the boys embark on a hunt for answers that reveals more than they ... Read more

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Twelve-year-old Brody, and his kid brother, are sent to stay with their reclusive Aunt Sally, when their mom falls seriously ill. But, they soon discover things are not as they appear, and a strange phenomenon is happening in the small retro town.What mystery is Tucker's Mountain hiding?Unsure of who or what they can trust, the boys embark on a hunt for answers that reveals more than they
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Winning at Baccarat!

by W. Scott Warner ...

You Don't Have To Be A Professional Gambler To Win Like One.How would you like to be a winning baccarat player? A player who gets respect, always makes the right bets, and above all—never loses his or her cool?Now you can. Finally, you don't have to be a professional gambler to enjoy lucrative winnings at the baccarat tables.Winning at Baccarat: Baccarat Strategies to Consistently Win at Punto ... Read more

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You Don't Have To Be A Professional Gambler To Win Like One.How would you like to be a winning baccarat player? A player who gets respect, always makes the right bets, and above all—never loses his or her cool?Now you can. Finally, you don't have to be a professional gambler to enjoy lucrative winnings at the baccarat tables.Winning at Baccarat: Baccarat Strategies to Consistently Win at Punto
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The Burning of the World

The Great Chicago Fire and the War for a City's Soul

by Scott W. Berg ...

WINNER OF THE MIDLAND AUTHORS AWARD FOR HISTORY • LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE • A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • The "illuminating" (New Yorker) story of the Great Chicago Fire: a raging inferno, a harrowing fight for survival, and the struggle for the soul of a city—told with the "the clarity—and tension—of a well-wrought military narrative" (Wall Street Journal)In ... Read more

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WINNER OF THE MIDLAND AUTHORS AWARD FOR HISTORY • LONGLISTED FOR THE ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE • A NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR • The "illuminating" (New Yorker) story of the Great Chicago Fire: a raging inferno, a harrowing fight for survival, and the struggle for the soul of a city—told with the "the clarity—and tension—of a well-wrought military narrative" (Wall Street Journal)In
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Muses from the Moon

by W. Scott ...

Narrated by W. Scott ...

Series Audiobook 1 - The Solstice Series Book
Unabridged

1 hour 8 min

A black-authored collection of poetry about trauma, mental health, struggling faith, and perseverance. Muses from the Moon is an illuminating book of poetry that captures the human spirit and explores it through the lens of the four phases of the moon. Written with teens in mind, the ease and accessibility of the language in this book will help readers young and old to be honest with their ... Read more

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A black-authored collection of poetry about trauma, mental health, struggling faith, and perseverance. Muses from the Moon is an illuminating book of poetry that captures the human spirit and explores it through the lens of the four phases of the moon. Written with teens in mind, the ease and accessibility of the language in this book will help readers young and old to be honest with their
... Read more
Dark Carnivals

Modern Horror and the Origins of American Empire

by W. Scott Poole ...

The panoramic story of how the horror genre transformed into one of the most incisive critiques of unchecked American imperial powerThe American empire emerged from the shadows of World War II. As the nation’s influence swept the globe with near impunity, a host of evil forces followed—from racism, exploitation, and military invasion to killer clowns, flying saucers, and monsters borne of a fear ... Read more

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The panoramic story of how the horror genre transformed into one of the most incisive critiques of unchecked American imperial powerThe American empire emerged from the shadows of World War II. As the nation’s influence swept the globe with near impunity, a host of evil forces followed—from racism, exploitation, and military invasion to killer clowns, flying saucers, and monsters borne of a fear
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