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Ghosts of the New City

Author : Andrew Alan Johnson
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824847822
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book Ghosts of the New City written by Andrew Alan Johnson and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2014-07-31 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chiang Mai (literally, “new city”) suffered badly in the 1997 Asian financial crisis as the Northern Thai real estate bubble collapsed along with the Thai baht, crushing dreams of a renaissance of Northern prosperity. Years later, the ruins of the excesses of the 1990s still stain the skyline. In Ghosts of the New City, Andrew Alan Johnson shows how the trauma of the crash, brought back vividly by the political crisis of 2006, haunts efforts to remake the city. For many Chiang Mai residents, new developments harbor the seeds of the crash, which manifest themselves in anxious stories of ghosts and criminals who conceal themselves behind the city’s progressive veneer. Hopes for rebirth and fears of decline have their roots in Thai conceptions of progress, which draw from Buddhist and animist ideas of power and sacrality. Cities, Johnson argues, were centers where the charismatic power of kings and animist spirits were grounded; these entities assured progress by imbuing the space with sacred power that would avert disaster. Johnson traces such magico-religious conceptions of potency and space from historical records through present-day popular religious practice and draws parallels between these and secular attempts at urban revitalization. Through a detailed ethnography of the contested ways in which academics, urban activists, spirit mediums, and architects seek to revitalize the flagging economy and infrastructure of Chiang Mai, Johnson finds that alongside the hope for progress there exists a discourse about urban ghosts, deadly construction sites, and the lurking anxiety of another possible crash, a discourse that calls into question history’s upward trajectory. In this way, Ghosts of the New City draws new connections between urban history and popular religion that have implications far beyond Southeast Asia.

Ghosts of New York

Author : Jim Lewis
Publisher : West Virginia University Press
ISBN 13 : 9781949199963
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book Ghosts of New York written by Jim Lewis and published by West Virginia University Press. This book was released on 2021-04 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Literary novel with a New York setting and a dash of speculative fiction, for fans of Colum McCann, Colm Toibin, and Dana Spiotta. Ghosts of New York is a novel in which the laws of time and space have been subtly suspended. It interweaves four strands: a photographer newly returned to the neighborhood where she grew up, after years spent living overseas; a foundling raised on 14th Street; a graduate student, his romantic partner, and his best friend entangled in a set of relationships with far-reaching personal and political repercussions; and a shopkeeper suffering from first love late in life. Mixing prophecy, history, and a hint of speculative fiction, its stories are bound together even as they are propelled into stranger territory. And undergirding it all is a song, which appears, disappears, and then resurfaces. Ghosts of New York explores complex lives through indelible renderings of settings-a bar, a night market, a recording studio-that alternate between familiar and unsettling. The work of a celebrated novelist and veteran of the art, film, and music scenes in New York and Austin (described as "a rare talent" by the New York Times and "a powerful literary voice" by Jeffrey Eugenides), this novel will immediately absorb readers intrigued by creative people and the places that sustain and challenge them.

City of Ghosts

Author : Kelli Stanley
Publisher : Minotaur Books
ISBN 13 : 1250018056
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book City of Ghosts written by Kelli Stanley and published by Minotaur Books. This book was released on 2014-08-05 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: June, 1940. For the United States, war is on the horizon. For Miranda Corbie, private investigator and erstwhile escort, there are debts to be paid and memories—long-suppressed and willfully forgotten—to be resurrected. Enter the U.S. State Department and the man who helped Miranda get her PI license. A man she owes. A man who asks her to track a chemistry professor here in San Francisco whom he suspects is a spy for the Nazis. Playing along may get Miranda a ticket to Blitz-bombed England and answers about her past...if she survives. Through sordid back alleys and art gallery halls, from drag dress nightclubs to a Nazi costume ball, Miranda's journey into fear takes her on the famed City of San Francisco streamliner and to Reno, Nevada, the Biggest Little City in the World...where she finds herself framed for a murder she never anticipated. Forced to go underground, Miranda soldiers on alone, determined to find the truth about a murder, a Nazi spy, and her own troubling past. But Miranda will have to learn the difference between reality and illusion, from despair to deceit and factual to fake, as she tries to get her life back...and navigates a City of Ghosts. Miranda Corbie's back. Noir will never be the same. And Kelli Stanley will once again mesmerize readers with the most thrilling novel yet in her award-winning series.

City of Ghosts

Author : Victoria Schwab
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1338111035
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book City of Ghosts written by Victoria Schwab and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2018-08-28 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From #1 NYT bestselling author Victoria Schwab comes a sweeping, spooky, evocative adventure, perfect for fans of "Stranger Things" and Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children. A New York Times bestseller!Ever since Cass almost drowned (okay, she did drown, but she doesn't like to think about it), she can pull back the Veil that separates the living from the dead . . . and enter the world of spirits. Her best friend is even a ghost.So things are already pretty strange. But they're about to get much stranger.When Cass's parents start hosting a TV show about the world's most haunted places, the family heads off to Edinburgh, Scotland. Here, graveyards, castles, and secret passageways teem with restless phantoms. And when Cass meets a girl who shares her "gift," she realizes how much she still has to learn about the Veil -- and herself.And she'll have to learn fast. The city of ghosts is more dangerous than she ever imagined.#1 NYT bestselling author Victoria Schwab delivers a thrillingly spooky and action-packed tale of hauntings, history, mystery, and the bond between friends (even if that friend is a ghost . . .).

Bridge of Souls (City of Ghosts #3)

Author : Victoria Schwab
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1338574884
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (385 download)

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Download or read book Bridge of Souls (City of Ghosts #3) written by Victoria Schwab and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victoria ("V. E.") Schwab, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, invites readers to haunted New Orleans in this third installment of her thrillingly spooky City of Ghosts series! Where there are ghosts, Cassidy Blake follows . . .Unless it's the other way around?Cass thinks she might have this ghost-hunting thing down. After all, she and her ghost best friend, Jacob, have survived two haunted cities while traveling for her parents' TV show.But nothing can prepare Cass for New Orleans, which wears all of its hauntings on its sleeve. In a city of ghost tours and tombs, raucous music and all kinds of magic, Cass could get lost in all the colorful, grisly local legends. And the city's biggest surprise is a foe Cass never expected to face: a servant of Death itself.

Haunted New York

Author : Cheri Farnsworth
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 0811740722
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book Haunted New York written by Cheri Farnsworth and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2005-08-30 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • More than 60 frightening tales • Covers all regions of the state An entertaining look at supernatural phenomena in New York, including the ghost of a British soldier at Fort Ontario, Champ the Lake Champlain monster, the haunted castle of Captain Beardslee, spirits in Manhattan's oldest house, the alien abduction at the Brooklyn Bridge, and many more.

Tunnel of Bones (City of Ghosts #2)

Author : Victoria Schwab
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 133811106X
Total Pages : 215 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book Tunnel of Bones (City of Ghosts #2) written by Victoria Schwab and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 215 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thrilling sequel to Victoria Schwab's New York Times bestselling City of Ghosts! Trouble is haunting Cassidy Blake . . . even more than usual.She (plus her ghost best friend, Jacob, of course) are in Paris, where Cass's parents are filming their TV show about the world's most haunted cities. Sure, it's fun eating croissants and seeing the Eiffel Tower, but there's true ghostly danger lurking beneath Paris, in the creepy underground Catacombs.When Cass accidentally awakens a frighteningly strong spirit, she must rely on her still-growing skills as a ghosthunter -- and turn to friends both old and new to help her unravel a mystery. But time is running out, and the spirit is only growing stronger.And if Cass fails, the force she's unleashed could haunt the city forever.#1 New York Times bestselling author Victoria Schwab returns to the spooky and heart-pounding world of City of Ghosts, delivering thrilling new adventures and an unforgettable spin on friendship. (Because sometimes, even psychic ghost best friends have secrets. . .)

The City of Ghosts Collection: Books 1-3

Author : V. E. Schwab
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1338827359
Total Pages : 586 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (388 download)

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Download or read book The City of Ghosts Collection: Books 1-3 written by V. E. Schwab and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Read all three books in V.E. Schwab's spine-tingling, bestselling City of Ghosts series: City of Ghosts, Tunnel of Bones, and Bridge of Souls! Available together for the first time! V.E. (Victoria) Schwab, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, takes readers on three sweeping, evocative adventures in three different haunted cities. Ever since Cassidy Blake almost drowned (okay, she did drown, but she doesn't like to think about it), she can pull back the Veil that separates the living from the dead... and enter the world of spirits. Even her best friend, Jacob, is a ghost. But Cass's life is about to get much stranger. When her parents are tapped to host a show about the world's most haunted places, the family heads off to film around the world. Book One takes them to Edinburgh, Scotland, where graveyards and castles teem with restless phantoms, one of whom has their sights set on capturing Cass. Can Cass, together with Jacob and a new friend who seems to share her gift, outsmart the Raven in Red? In Book Two, Cass comes to Paris, where she discovers that the City of Light hides scary poltergeists in its dark underbelly. And Book Three brings Cass to New Orleans, where Cass and her friends will have to face off with a servant of Death itself. Three books. Three cities. One fearless heroine. And a host of ghosts you won't soon forget. "Spine tingling and page-turning, perfectly blending humor, heart, and adventure . . . I loved it!" -- Jennifer A. Nielsen, New York Times bestselling author of The False Prince "A thrilling and chilling mystery that will have you counting the days until Cass's next adventure." -- Zoraida Córdova, author of the Brooklyn Brujas series * "This atmospheric ghost story chills and charms while challenging readers to face their fears. Courageous, quick-witted Cassidy inspires, her relationship with Jacob is tender, and the thrilling conclusion is sure to gratify." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review "Begs to be read in the dark of night." -- Kirkus Reviews

Haunted New York City

Author : Cheri Farnsworth
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 0811740730
Total Pages : 130 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (117 download)

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Download or read book Haunted New York City written by Cheri Farnsworth and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2008-01-14 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America's most populated city is also home to bizarre ghosts and frightening creatures of the night.

Haunted New Orleans

Author : Troy Taylor
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1614232598
Total Pages : 181 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (142 download)

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Download or read book Haunted New Orleans written by Troy Taylor and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2010-08-27 with total page 181 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel beyond Bourbon Street into the macabre history of one of the most haunted cities in the United States with the author of Wicked New Orleans as your guide. New Orleans—the Big Easy, the birthplace of jazz, home of Cafe du Monde and what some call the most haunted city in America. Beneath the indulgence and revelry of the Crescent City lies a long history of the dark and mysterious. From the famous “Queen of Voodoo,” Marie Laveau, who is said to haunt the site of her grave, to the wicked LaLauries, whose true natures were hidden behind elegance and the trappings of high society, New Orleans is filled with spirits of all kinds. Some of the ghosts in these stories have sordid and scandalous histories, while others are friendly specters who simply can’t leave their beloved city behind. Join supernatural historian Troy Taylor as he takes readers beyond the French Quarter and shows a side of New Orleans never seen. Includes photos!

The Dragon Warrior

Author : Katie Zhao
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 1547602015
Total Pages : 371 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (476 download)

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Download or read book The Dragon Warrior written by Katie Zhao and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2019-10-15 with total page 371 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An exhilarating tale. . . Readers will be enthralled." --J.C. Cervantes, New York Times bestselling author of The Storm Runner A debut novel inspired by Chinese mythology, this middle-grade fantasy follows an outcast as she embarks on a quest to save the world from demons--perfect for fans of Aru Shah and the End of Time and The Serpent's Secret. As a member of the Jade Society, twelve-year-old Faryn Liu dreams of honoring her family and the gods by becoming a warrior. But the Society has shunned Faryn and her brother Alex ever since their father disappeared years ago, forcing them to train in secret. Then, during an errand into San Francisco, Faryn stumbles into a battle with a demon--and helps defeat it. She just might be the fabled Heaven Breaker, a powerful warrior meant to work for the all-mighty deity, the Jade Emperor, by commanding an army of dragons to defeat the demons. That is, if she can prove her worth and find the island of the immortals before the Lunar New Year. With Alex and other unlikely allies at her side, Faryn sets off on a daring quest across Chinatowns. But becoming the Heaven Breaker will require more sacrifices than she first realized. . . What will Faryn be willing to give up to claim her destiny? This richly woven contemporary middle-grade fantasy debut, full of humor, magic, and heart, will appeal to readers who love Roshani Chokshi and Sayantani DasGupta.

City of Ghosts

Author : Ron Ripley
Publisher : Scare Street
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 214 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book City of Ghosts written by Ron Ripley and published by Scare Street. This book was released on 2020-08-03 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ghost collector grows deadlier than the spirits he hunts… Shane Ryan knows all about pain and suffering. A retired Marine gunnery sergeant, Shane has seen the worst humanity has to offer. He survived his ordeal, but his soul has been tainted by the darkness, leaving him with a permanent connection to the world of the supernatural. Shane sees the spirits of the dead, he hears their whispered cries of pain. And it’s a gift he plans to put to good use, when he travels to Detroit to investigate the death of one woman who saw through all the darkness in his heart. A woman who became his lover, many years ago. Shane is certain she was working a case, tracking down a deadly collector of the paranormal. And he’s determined to use his abilities to force the spirits haunting the urban sprawl to reveal her killer. But when he clashes with retired police detective Enoch Liddell, Shane realizes he’s not the only one hunting ghosts. The two men soon find themselves locked in a supernatural game of cat and mouse. But it will take more than guts and guns to defeat this opponent, and his sinister ally…

Ghosts

Author : Paul Auster
Publisher : Sun and Moon Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Ghosts written by Paul Auster and published by Sun and Moon Press. This book was released on 1986 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second book in the acclaimed New York Trilogy--a detective story that becomes a haunting and eerie exploration of identity and deception. It is a story of hidden violence that culminates in an inevitable but unexpectedly shattering climax.

Salonica, City of Ghosts

Author : Mark Mazower
Publisher : Vintage
ISBN 13 : 0307427579
Total Pages : 538 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Salonica, City of Ghosts written by Mark Mazower and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2007-12-18 with total page 538 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Salonica, located in northern Greece, was long a fascinating crossroads metropolis of different religions and ethnicities, where Egyptian merchants, Spanish Jews, Orthodox Greeks, Sufi dervishes, and Albanian brigands all rubbed shoulders. Tensions sometimes flared, but tolerance largely prevailed until the twentieth century when the Greek army marched in, Muslims were forced out, and the Nazis deported and killed the Jews. As the acclaimed historian Mark Mazower follows the city’s inhabitants through plague, invasion, famine, and the disastrous twentieth century, he resurrects a fascinating and vanished world.

9/11 Gothic

Author : Danel Olson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1793638330
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (936 download)

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Download or read book 9/11 Gothic written by Danel Olson and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-09-21 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores ghostly presences in terrorism novels from New Yorkers Don DeLillo, Jonathan Safran Foer, Lynne Sharon Schwartz, Griffin Hansbury, & Patrick McGrath. Arguing how theories on trauma and gothic combine to interpret ghosts, Olson discusses what supernatural meetings express about grief, guilt, mental instability, & suicidal urges.

City of Ghosts

Author : Stacia Kane
Publisher : Random House of Canada
ISBN 13 : 9780345515599
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (155 download)

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Download or read book City of Ghosts written by Stacia Kane and published by Random House of Canada. This book was released on 2010 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forced to team up with the Black Squad agency after mangled human corpses show up on the streets of Downside, Chess Putnam, under a binding spell that forbids her to talk about the investigation, must go up against killer wraiths, First Elders, and dark magic to find the truth. Original.

Manchester Ghosts

Author : Renee Mallett
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Manchester Ghosts written by Renee Mallett and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Come visit Manchester, New Hampshire-you'll see children playing ball, people jogging by, and a host of pious nuns and monks. It all seems pretty wholesome, until you realize that the people you're seeing are ghosts! Covering everything from the haunted houses of today, o the local legends of the Native Americans, this book will give you a different perspective of the history and culture of New Hampshire's Queen City, a ghostly one.