First performed in 1882, "Ghosts" is the controversial and tragic play by the famed Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen. It is the story of Helen Alving, a wealthy widow who was unhappily married to her unfaithful husband. Helen has tried to shelter her son, Oswald, from the corrupting influence of his father's immoral behavior and has sent him away only to discover that he is suffering from syphilis inherited from his father. Oswald has also unfortunately...

From the Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea comes a brilliantly haunting novel that forges an unforgettable amalgam of enchantment and menace that suggests both The Tempest and his own acclaimed The Book of Evidence.

"A surreal and exquisitely lyrical new novel by one of the great stylists writing in English today." —The Boston Globe

"Engaging images accompany information about ghosts. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--

Featuring fact boxes, sidebars, and a quiz, this book describes the supernatural world of ghosts and discusses how people search for ghosts for a living.

Describes the characteristics of ghosts, highlighting historical accounts around the world, and offering examples from books, television, and film.

Whether or not you believe in ghosts, you'll be spellbound by these nine supposedly true tales from the spirit world! Captivating creatures include the Horror of Berkeley Square, a demon that literally scares people to death, and White House specters of former presidents and first ladies.

This book introduces readers to chilling ghost stories, revealing what the legends claim, some possible explanations, and what people still don't know for sure. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a list of resources for further reading. Apex books have low...

The young man with the brown eyes sat down on the uncomfortable sofa and reciprocated the serious look of his abductor. "What exactly did you not understand from the phrase I said?" he stressed, and after that Lucas left him without saying a word and came out of the sad and small apartment they had gone to the night before. James was, left alone and let out a breath he had not, realized he was, holding. He put on his glasses and drank a glass of tap...

Some believe that ghosts are all around us, and for the believers there are skeptics to counter this belief. Readers are offered compelling evidence of the existence of ghosts in this engaging volume. Apparitions to exorcisms, these case files of ghost sightings will intrigue any enthusiast and disbeliever alike. Whether you're convinced that ghosts exist or not, this title offers a fun and thrilling peek into this paranormal world.