Pumpkins' Glow: 200+ Eerie Tales for Halloween

Pumpkins' Glow: 200+ Eerie Tales for Halloween

Author: Wilhelm Hauff

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2023-12-01

Total Pages: 6246

ISBN-13:

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Pumpkins' Glow: 200+ Eerie Tales for Halloween offers a variegated mosaic of chills and thrills, drawn from a sweeping array of literary styles that span the gamut from gothic horror to supernatural mystery, featuring an illustrious lineup of authors whose works have captivated readers for generations. This anthology encapsulates the essence of Halloween through its exploration of themes such as the duality of human nature, the supernatural realm, and the thin veil between the living and the dead. Standout pieces in this collection delve into haunted landscapes, ghostly apparitions, and eerie legends, each story a testament to the power of the genre to both entertain and unsettle its audience. The diversity within this volume not only showcases the rich literary context of these tales but also highlights their perennial significance across cultures and epochs. The contributing authors and editors to Pumpkins' Glow: 200+ Eerie Tales for Halloween are a veritable who's who of literary giants, ranging from the masterful gothic horror of Mary Shelley to the macabre mysteries of Edgar Allan Poe, and the hauntingly philosophical tales of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Together, these voices represent a broad spectrum of historical, cultural, and literary movements, from the dark romanticism of the 19th century to the psychological horror and speculative fiction of the early 20th century. The anthology aligns these varied voices in a collective exploration of the darker aspects of human nature and the inexplicable elements of the supernatural world, enriching the readers understanding of Halloween's thematic landscape through a multifaceted lens. Pumpkins' Glow: 200+ Eerie Tales for Halloween is a must-read for aficionados of the horror and supernatural genre, offering an unparalleled opportunity to immerse oneself in the rich tapestry of Halloween storytelling. This collection serves not only as an educational journey through the evolution of horror literature but also as a source of endless fascination and insight, encouraging a deeper appreciation for the nuances of fear and the supernatural. Readers are invited to explore this comprehensive anthology, which promises to enlighten and entertain through its celebration of one of literatures most enduring genres.


By the Light of the Halloween Moon

By the Light of the Halloween Moon

Author: Caroline Stutson

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780761455530

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In this "catchy, lilting cumulative tale with glorious comical/scary illustrations" (Kirkus Reviews), a little girl's toe taps a tune as her legs dangle from a footbridge that has all sorts of creatures hidden underneath. There are cats and witches, bats and ghosts. With lots of repetition, a rhythmic, bouncy text, and imaginative illustrations, this Halloween title is sure to tickle your bones -- your funny bones, that is! And for the first time in over a decade, this Halloween gem is back in print.


Man Plus

Man Plus

Author: Frederik Pohl

Publisher: Macmillan + ORM

Published: 2013-11-12

Total Pages: 270

ISBN-13: 1466806362

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The Nebula Award–winning masterwork by the author of Gateway In the not-too-distant future, a desperate war for natural resources threatens to bring civilization to a crashing halt. Nuclear warships from around the globe begin positioning themselves as the American government works feverishly to complete a massive project to colonize Mars. Former astronaut Roger Torraway has agreed to be transformed by the latest advances in biological and cybernetic science into something new, a being that can survive the rigors of Mars before it is terraformed. Becoming Man Plus will allow him to be the linchpin in opening the new Martian frontier...but not without challenging his humanity as no man has ever been challenged before. A bestselling, Nebula Award–winning novel when first published more than thirty years ago, this book is now more relevant than ever, as the battle between corporate interests and those who seek to save Earth's natural resources steadily escalates. The question of where man will go once the world's food, water, and oil have run out has yet to be answered. Man Plus by Frederick Pohl is a brilliantly imagined, compelling possible scenario that has enthralled countless readers. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.


The Luminous Portrait

The Luminous Portrait

Author: Elizabeth Messina

Publisher: Amphoto Books

Published: 2012-04-24

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0817400133

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Infuse your images with glowing, luminous light From high-profile wedding and portrait photographer Elizabeth Messina comes this beautiful guide to shooting lush, romantic portraits exclusively in natural light. Whether you’re photographing children, weddings, maternity and boudoir, or portraits of any kind, The Luminous Portrait will inspire you with Elizabeth’s personal approach and award-wining images, sharing the art to making flattering portraits that appear “lit from within.”


Luminous Darkness

Luminous Darkness

Author: Deborah Eden Tull

Publisher: Shambhala Publications

Published: 2022-09-27

Total Pages: 241

ISBN-13: 0834844699

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A resonant call to explore the darkness in life, in nature, and in consciousness—including difficult emotions like uncertainty, grief, fear, and xenophobia—through teachings, embodied meditations, and mindful inquiry that provide us with a powerful path to healing. Darkness is deeply misunderstood in today’s world; yet it offers powerful medicine, serenity, strength, healing, and regeneration. All insight, vision, creativity, and revelation arise from darkness. It is through learning to stay present and meet the dark with curiosity rather than judgment that we connect to an unwavering light within. Welcoming darkness with curiosity, rather than fear or judgment, enables us to access our innate capacity for compassion and collective healing. Dharma teacher, shamanic practitioner, and deep ecologist Deborah Eden Tull addresses the spiritual, ecological, psychological, and interpersonal ramifications of our bias towards light. Tull explores the medicine of darkness for personal and collective healing, through topics such as: Befriending the Night: The Radiant Teachings of Darkness Honoring Our Pain for Our World Seeing in the Dark: The Quiet Power of Receptivity Dreams, Possibility, and Moral Imagination Releasing Fear—Embracing Emergence Tull shows us how the labeling of darkness as “negative” becomes a collective excuse to justify avoiding everything that makes us uncomfortable: racism, spiritual bypass, environmental destruction. We can only find the radical path to wholeness by learning to embrace the interplay of both darkness and light.


Luminous

Luminous

Author: Mara Rutherford

Publisher: HarperCollins Australia

Published: 2021-10-01

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1867241269

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From the author of Crown of Coral and Pearl comes an immersive new fantasy about a witch who must learn to harness her power — or risk losing her loved ones forever. Liora has spent her life in hiding, knowing discovery could mean falling prey to the king’s warlock, Darius, who uses mages’ magic to grow his own power. But when her worst nightmare comes to pass, Darius doesn’t take her. Instead, he demands that her younger sister return to the capital with him. To make matters worse, Evran, Liora’s childhood friend and the only one who knows her secret, goes missing following Darius’s visit, leaving her without anyone to turn to. To find Evran and to save her sister, Liora must embrace the power she has always feared. But the greatest danger she’ll face is yet to come, for Darius has plans in motion that will cause the world to fall into chaos — and Liora and Evran may be the only ones who can stop him.


Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen

Union of Mahamudra and Dzogchen

Author: Chokyi N. Rinpoche

Publisher: Rangjung Yeshe Publications

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 9789627341215

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In simple and direct language, the Union of Mahamudra & Dzogchen contains Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche's teachings on a complete path to enlightenment, based on eight songs by the 17th century yogi and poet Karma Chagmey. As the first book by Chokyi Nyima Rinpoche, a living master of the Practice Lineage, the Union serves as a forum for his subtle brilliance and humor, the trademark of his teaching style.


Time Loop

Time Loop

Author: Lloyd Harrison Whitling

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2001-09-11

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1469766876

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We all know someone who seems to have disappeared. People often wonder where he or she went, but no one can successfully learn. Well, don't ever french-kiss a witch, or you may be the one to find out.


The Halloween Store and Other Tales of All Hallows' Eve

The Halloween Store and Other Tales of All Hallows' Eve

Author: Ronald Kelly

Publisher: Crossroad Press

Published: 2020-09-25

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13:

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When you first enter The Halloween Store, things seem normal. Fun and frightful decorations, ghastly costumes and masks of the season, and bags of candy galore. Then, as you travel farther into its shadowy depths, things begin to change. The air smells of damp autumn leaves and candle-scorched pumpkin. The shelves of All Hallows’ Eve fare grow darker and more disturbing. Strange and unsettling things of Halloweens past and present lurk amid the cobwebs and dust… Four trick-or-treaters purchase vintage costumes from a strip-mall shop, only to discover that they must sign a mysterious disclaimer for the Halloween celebration to come… After a man’s missing daughter is found–near death and physically altered–he must once again face a horrifying monster from his own childhood… A teenage girl hitches a ride after a Halloween rock & roll concert, only to learn that her favorite singing idol has made a pact with the Devil himself… Three kids receive unusual treats during a Halloween stop at their favorite teacher’s house… During a random visit to his hometown, a businessman treats a young boy to the joy and excitement of a Halloween festival, only to find that things are not what they first appeared to be… A rash of ghoulish jack-o’-lanterns leads a small-town sheriff to the doorstep of one of the most notorious serial killers of all time… An advertisement in the back of an old comic book prompts two friends to place an order that they soon come to regret… Seven horrific tales and two nostalgic essays… hand-picked for your Trick-or-Treat bag. With the arrival of a 2020 Halloween, there is no telling what terrifying treats and petrifying prizes may await you!


A Natural History of the Senses

A Natural History of the Senses

Author: Diane Ackerman

Publisher: Vintage

Published: 2011-12-07

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 0307763315

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Diane Ackerman's lusciously written grand tour of the realm of the senses includes conversations with an iceberg in Antarctica and a professional nose in New York, along with dissertations on kisses and tattoos, sadistic cuisine and the music played by the planet Earth. “Delightful . . . gives the reader the richest possible feeling of the worlds the senses take in.” —The New York Times