The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny

Author: Simon R. Green
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101171456
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199

Book Description
In the Nightside—that hidden area in the middle of London where time stands still at three A.M. and the sun won’t rise to refute it—nightmares go walking in borrowed flesh, and not everything that looks back at you with human eyes is really human. I’m John Taylor, a PI with a knack for finding things, helping those the Nightside has chewed up and is about to spit out. All things considered, my life lately had been bright, even in this shadowy place. So it was only a matter of time before everything hit the fan. Walker—the powerful, ever-present, never-to-be-trusted agent who runs the Nightside on behalf of the Authorities—paid me a visit. He told me he is dying and that he, too, has a job for me. An important job. His.

A Novel of the Nightside

Author: Simon R. Green
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780441010653
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description

The Uncanny

Author: Sigmund Freud
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0141930500
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
An extraordinary collection of thematically linked essays, including THE UNCANNY, SCREEN MEMORIES and FAMILY ROMANCES. Leonardo da Vinci fascinated Freud primarily because he was keen to know why his personality was so incomprehensible to his contemporaries. In this probing biographical essay he deconstructs both da Vinci's character and the nature of his genius. As ever, many of his exploratory avenues lead to the subject's sexuality - why did da Vinci depict the naked human body the way hedid? What of his tendency to surround himself with handsome young boys that he took on as his pupils? Intriguing, thought-provoking and often contentious, this volume contains some of Freud's best writing.

Uncanny X-Men Volume 3

Author:
Publisher: Marvel
ISBN: 9780785189374
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The new Xavier School changes as the effects of Battle of the Atom are felt - and Kitty Pryde and the All-New X-Men join Cyclops' renegade squad! Meanwhile, Magneto embarks on personal mission that sets him at odds with much of the X-Men - and the whole Marvel Universe. As Magneto reaches a crossroads, everything he's fought for is called into question - and he's forced to make a decision that will change him forever! Elsewhere, the ladies of the Uncanny X-Men go out on the town - and find themselves face-to-face with the effects of Inhumanity! And Cyclops declares a training day for the X-Men's students, but the "training" seems to be that the teachers just abandoned them to fend for themselves on a dangerous mission! What will these inexperienced young mutants do now? COLLECTING: Uncanny X-Men 14, 15, INH, 16-18

The Uncanny

Author: Andrew Klavan
Publisher: Island Books
ISBN: 030779122X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 415

Book Description
Andrew Klavan reinvents the classic ghost story with this literary X-Files, a breathtaking blend of Hollywood-style excitement and literary tour de force. Richard Storm is a Hollywood producer who has reached the top of his profession making horror movies based on classic English ghost stories. Now, with his life beginning to unravel, he flees to England on a desperate quest: to find evidence that the great old stories bear an element of truth, that the human spirit lives on after death, that in this all-too-material world there still may be reason to have faith. But his search uncovers more than he bargained for: Sophia Endering, a mysterious damsel in distress who may just be the last love of Storm's life; Harper Albright, an eccentric pipe-smoking old woman whose researches into the paranormal mask an obsessive hunt for a malevolent killer; and the man known as Saint Iago, a seemingly immortal villain who makes a night with a vampire look like a walk in the park. Richard Storm's nightmares are about to step down off the screen into real life. And Storm is about to begin a journey through his deepest passions and his darkest fears, to a romance that could last forever, and a secret a thousand years old-down a trail formed by the classic ghost stories themselves-into the very heart of the uncanny.

The good, the bad and the ugly

Author: Joe Millard
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

The Good, the Bad and the Mad

Author: E. Randall Floyd
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760766002
Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 192

Book Description
The quiet spinster who erupted one day in a blinding flash of violence, the brilliant scientist who was terrified of women wearing pearl earrings, the inexperienced pilot who took off from New York bound for Los Angeles adn landed 27 hours later - in Dublin! In this compellingly off-beat peek into America's past, Floyd examines a fascinating array of men and women who achieved fame, fortune, or notoriety because of (or despite) their glaring peculiarities.

The Good, the Bad, and the Undead

Author: Chris Morrill
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1469707179
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 442

Book Description
Vampires have secretly grown wealthy behind the scenes for centuries, involved in monumental tasks such as overthrowing governments, and mundane ones like running local strip clubs. But instead of viewing things from afar, they like to plunging headfirst into debauchery themselves. In modern times, the sexy unofficial vampire boss gets in deep trouble after her group's move to St. Louis. Along with her right hand vamp "Scummy" (who battles an eternal hangover, an everlasting erection and extreme lack of couth) and a cast of other assorted degenerates, they must prepare for one last battle against an old antagonist from days past. None of this is made easier by the training of new "rookie" vampire, a local St. Louis "hoosier", along the way. Imagine if vampires were far more human than anyone gives them credit for but too rich, too bored, and too immortal to play by any of the rules.

The Good, the Bad, and the Furry

Author: Sam Stall
Publisher: Quirk Books
ISBN: 1594749078
Category : Pets
Languages : en
Pages : 214

Book Description
Honest and illustrated profiles of over of 100 dog breeds—for the aspiring pet owner looking to find their ‘furever’ furry friend With The Good, the Bad, and the Furry, author Sam Stall has consulted with dozens of breed rescue groups to learn the best—and worst—traits of more than 100 different dogs, from Affenpinschers and Afghans to Whippets and Yorkshire Terriers. These illustrated profiles offer honest, warts-and-all assessments of the world’s most popular breeds—and show which ones are right for you. • Like to watch TV? The Brussels Griffon is a perfect companion for a couch potato’s lifestyle. • Love to garden? So does the Bernese Mountain Dog, so be careful. Anyone considering this breed should expect a backyard full of holes. • Have a house full of kids? The trusty Irish Setter will be their best friend. • Live in a big-city high-rise? Pass on the Jack Russell Terrier—these dogs have tremendous energy and need plenty of open space to burn it off. With more than 100 illustrations and a handy at-a-glance icon reference system, The Good, the Bad, and the Furry has everything you need to find the right dog for you!

Uncanny Collateral

Author: Brian McClellan
Publisher: Brian McClellan
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 145

Book Description
Alek Fitz is a reaper, a collection agent who works for the supernatural elements of the world, tracking down debtors and solving problems for clients as diverse as the Lords of Hell, vampires, Haitian loa, and goblins. He’s even worked for the Tooth Fairy on occasion. Based out of Cleveland, Ohio, Alek is the best in the game. As a literal slave to his job, he doesn’t have a choice. When Death comes looking for someone to track down a thief, Alek is flung into a mess of vengeful undead, supernatural bureaucracy, and a fledgling imp war. As the consequences of failure become dire, he has few leads, and the clock is ticking. Only with the help of his friend Maggie—an ancient djinn with a complex past—can he hope to recover the stolen property, save the world, and just maybe wring a favor out of the Great Constant himself. It’s a hell of a job, but somebody’s got to do it . . .