A Geo-Bibliography of Anomalies: Primary Access to Observations of UFOs, Ghosts, and Other Mysterious Phenomena

Politics & Social Sciences

Eberhart, George M.

Social Sciences

Greenwood

[ Geo-Bibliography of Anomalies: Primary Access to Observations of UFOs, Ghosts, and Other Mysterious Phenomena By ( Author ) Aug-1980 Hardcover

"This comprehensive two-volume bibliography surveys the literature on unidentified flying objects and alleged contacts with extraterrestrials from anicent times through 1985. Books, pamplets, journals, journal articles, dissertations, audiovisual materials, films, government documents, comic books, and books for young readers are cited; newspaper articles and book reviews are not. "Related topics covered here include nocturnal lights (such as ball lightning) transient lunar events, ancient astronauts, the megaliths of Europe and elsewhere around the world, the pyramids of Egypt and America, hollow-earth literature, alients in science fiction,a dn the search for extraterrestial intelligence (SETI). "Citations are primarily to works in English, although notable foreign-language works are also listed. The volume is arranged topically, with short essays introducing each chapter. With author and periodical indexes. "George M. Eberhart has been a serials/reader services librarian at the University of Kansas Law Library and... editor, 'College & Research Libraries News,' ALA... Eberhart has been Librarian and Bibliographic Consultant for the J. Allen Hynek Center for UFO Studies..." (From a publishers note with a review copy.)

Ufos and the Extraterrestrial Contact Movement: A Bibliography/Volume One : Unidentified Flying Objects/Volume Two : The Extraterrestrial Contact Mo

Religion & Spirituality

Occult & Paranormal

Scarecrow Pr

"...gathers a host of lists, essays, and useful statistics on libraries and librarianship...contains expanded information on the Internet...Unreservedly recommended". -- Choice

The whole library handbook: Current data, professional advice, and curiosa about libraries and library services

American Library Association

After years spent editing American Libraries and the many editions of The Whole Library Handbook, George Eberhart has collected a raft of arcane librariana and amusing trivia for this endlessly browsable volume. Equally suitable for the reference shelf and the staff lounge, the dozens of wide-ranging lists in this book include 
<ul>
<li>14 ways libraries are good for the country</li>
<li>How to say Where is the library? in 50 different languages</li>
<li>10 intriguing paper defects</li>
<li>6 library-related birdsongs</li>
<li>Top 12 silly reasons to ban a book</li>
</ul>
 The mixture of serious topics, tongue-in-cheek items, and outright silliness provides something to please everyone familiar with libraries, making a fun read and a wonderful gift.

The Librarian's Book of Lists: A Librarian's Guide to Helping Job Seekers

Reference

ALA Editions

Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology

In this fascinating two-volume encyclopedia, author George M. Eberhart provides a comprehensive catalog of nearly 1,000 cryptids?unknown animals usually reported through eyewitness accounts and not yet described by science. Cryptids are the stuff of folklore, hoaxes, and genuine scientific breakthroughs. There are 400 now-classified cryptids once considered either extinct or pure fantasy. The cryptozoologist's job is to strip away the myth, misidentification, and mystery?and separate fact from fiction.Mysterious Creatures covers everything from dinosaurs and the emala-ntouka, an elephant-killing dinosaur-like animal of central Africa, to searches for the Loch Ness monster, Bigfoot, and other cryptozoological hoaxes. Entries about specific animals include the derivation or meaning of each cryptid's name, its scientific name, variant names, a physical description, behavior, description of tracks, habitat, significant sightings, present status, and possible explana

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

ABC-CLIO

Adventures of a Footloose Hippie

History

Americas

Burning Daylight

In the hi-tech, industrialised world of the 21st Century, monsters still loom large. Far from being relegated to the realm of myth and legend, mysterious creatures seem to be alive and well today. In this, the first of two volumes, acclaimed researcher George M. Eberhart provides a comprehensive list of the creatures that roam our monster-haunted planet. Covering 'A-M', Volume One tackles some well-known beasts as well as more esoteric creatures few will have heard of.

Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology - Volume 1

CFZ Press

In the hi-tech, industrialised world of the 21st Century, monsters still loom large. Far from being relegated to the realm of myth and legend, mysterious creatures seem to be alive and well today. In this, the first of two volumes, acclaimed researcher George M. Eberhart provides a comprehensive list of the creatures that roam our monster-haunted planet. Covering 'N-Z', Volume Two tackles some well-known beasts as well as more esoteric creatures few will have heard of.

Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology - Volume 2

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