Take a unique look at one of the most famous tourist locations in the United Statesand one of the most haunted. Find apparitions of ghosts and shadow figures at the Music City Center, and walk along the river during twilight hours to experience an intense feeling of not being alone. Visit Branson Cemetery to see a ghostly skirmish from the Civil War era and two dead children chasing each other through the tombstones. See tears of a ghost woman as she cries for her baby on Third Street, where a strange grave setting is located. Witness actor Cameron Mitchell's ghost at varied restaurants and gift shops in Branson's historic business section; he is seen wearing a dark business suit and smiling. Meet a young couple emerging from a time portal at Matt's Cabin. Branson has the haunts for you!

This book is a fresh appraisal of the writer who made American fiction and travel writing popular worldwide. Looking at his life and his body of writing, this book recounts tales of the young Samuel Clemens learning of other worlds from slaves and playing with ghostly friends in the Hannibal cemetery. The majority of Twains writings reflect his personal life experiences, including his connections with the paranormal. He also helped pioneer the beginnings of science fiction and fantasy writing. Accompanying the text, which recounts the story of Mark Twains adventuresome life and his diverse body of work, are over 40 photos of the man and his surroundings. For readers seeking a unique perspective on an impressive writer, this is it.

See the state of Missouri as you never have before - as a hotbed of UFO activity and paranormal phenomena. From time slips and vortices to extraterrestrials and inter-dimensional beings, the Show Me State appears to be a haven for all things supernatural. Hear about residents who have been "implanted" or experienced missing time. Learn what to say to an extraterrestrial and how to call down a UFO. Visit the many sites of UFO sightings, including Excelsior Springs, Harrisonville, Marshfield, and Northview. Travel to Missouri's own Bermuda Triangle - Joplin, Springfield, and Branson. New perspectives on UFOs, mysterious phenomena, intriguing tales, and scary UFO revelations are just waiting to be explored, as the extraterrestrials beckon. Will you answer their call?

Discover spirited happenings throughout Missouri! Visit Branson where the ghost of actor Cameron Mitchell smiles at people in gift shops and restaurants. Witness long-dead soldiers still fighting at Wilson Creek National Battlefield. Stop by Springfield to see a ghost cat that runs the stairs of Pythian Castle. Learn about shadow figures at North Lawn and Salem Cedar Grove cemeteries in Salem, and hear the cry of the Banshee at Devil's Elbow. Make your acquaintance with "famous" ghosts of Billy the Kid, pianist Scott Joplin, outlaws Jessie and Frank James, Bonnie and Clyde, and Wyatt Earp. These stories and more will convince you that Missouri is haunted!

Experience ghosts, hauntings, paranormal and supernatural occurrences, and the ongoing presence of UFOs! See the spirits of Frank Sinatra and John Dillinger in Chicago, the ghost of Ernest Hemingway fishing on Walloon Lake, and the ghosts of Anoka State Hospital. Watch the ghosts of Elizabeth Polly at Sentinel Hill, Catherine Sutter in search of her children, and the ghost haven at Eldridge Hotel. These and other paranormal occurrences await you.

Go behind the scenes of generations of the British royal family, exploring both the glamour and domestic life inside the spectacular 300-year-old Kensington Palace Kensington Palace is renowned for its architecture, splendid interiors, internationally important collections, and, of course, its royal residents. This lavish book thoroughly explores Kensington's physical beauty and its history, presenting new material drawn from archives, newspapers, personal letters, images, and careful analysis of the building itself. Originally a fashionable Jacobean villa, Kensington was dramatically rebuilt in 1689 by Christopher Wren for the newly crowned monarchs, William III and Mary II. The palace became the favored London home of five sovereigns, yet also survived fires, partial collapse, bombings, and periods of neglect. Queen Victoria recognized the national significance of her birthplace and childhood home, turning the palace into her own memorial as well as a home for members of her extended family and their descendants. With over 450 illustrations, including specially commissioned reconstructions and historic plans, this volume explores the personal tastes and fashions of the British monarchy over the course of 300 years and provides insight into the 20th- and 21st-century royal family's domestic life. Published in association with the Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art

Charles Beaumont (1929-1967) burst upon the science fiction scene in the 1950s, writing award-winning short stories, teleplays for The Twilight Zone and other TV programs, and screenplays for The Seven Faces of Dr. Lao, Burn Witch Burn , The Premature Burial, and many others. This reprint of the 1996 edition provides a comprehensive survey of the author's work, with chronology, bibliography, and index.