This book takes readers on a journey through the human body, learning why (almost) every organ has a purpose and how the old adage "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger" is actually true in some ways.

Why was foot binding popular in Ancient China? Where can you eat boiled wasp larvae? How has teen fashion changed in the last 50 years? Readers will take a tour through history to learn about some of the stranger aspects of fashion and food. Dramatic photos and illustrations bring these amazing facts and true stories to life.

The human body is amazing, but with advancements in medicine and scientific technology, there are some pretty freaky stories about how people can live in the modern world. From surviving after having organs removed to the horror of insects living in our bodies, this enthralling book's main content is the perfect companion for a future biologist, doctor, or any curious reader who loves to get grossed out. Including true stories, up-close photographs, and disgusting science facts, the pages of this fascinating volume are a truly freaky addition to this long-running series.

A mad killer is loose in the Australian Outback. As the bodies pile up it becomes a race against time to stop him

Author Michael Joseph Sager makes it through the birth of his daughter, Emma Claire, without fainting, but there is a lot more work ahead. Being a father changes every aspect of his life, from the food his baby flings to the level of noise hes expected to endure. How can so many sounds come out of a baby so small? Michael throws himself into being a father with vigor, and in this funny and inspiring account he delivers a blow-by-blow account of his daughters first year. Join this new father as he takes joy in every new thing his daughter does, from smiling to farting; survives without sleep and still manages to function; composes and sings songs for his newborn; and shows off his little girl to everyone wholl take a look. Relive what it felt like to be a parent for the first time, or get a glimpse of what might lie ahead in your future. The candid and heartwarming stories in Daddie Days showcase the difficulties and joys of being a parent and express a fathers love for the daughter who has changed his life.

Aliens, ghosts, and cryptids may all fall under the category of “strange” or “unusual,” but all are classified as paranormal. There are plenty of spooky and scary stories throughout history. From Abraham Lincoln’s doppelganger to the mysteries of the Bermuda Triangle and even the feeling of déjà vu, there are many unexplained phenomena. Even some aspects of history itself are still a mystery, like the Antikythera mechanism found in a Greek shipwreck. This book shows readers that there is often a blurry line between fact and the paranormal, and sometimes fact is even stranger than fiction!

How honestly can you be and get away with it. This could be a guide on life and traveling doing low budget tours. "Gumdroplou", from New York to Los Angeles, one man and a dog prophet, a movement, and religion, that shocked the world with images in the international media. Gumdroplou religion based on a Jack Russell, a dog, named "Spot", as a first time ever animal prophet. "Spot" has one wish which is keeping his balls, and so it went for "Gumdroplou", and the craziest religion in the world.

At times, the main Jimmy character is as real as real can get, and at times, Jimmy becomes as fictional as one can get. This novel combines many parts of fiction, nonfiction, and a futuristic vision together with an autobiographical comedy, all in one. Also, it tells the story of his unconventional spiritual process in achieving his spiritual zenith. As they say, a road with no obstacles leads nowhere. So was the turbulent road toward his Damascus. They also say that the road most traveled is not the only road to destiny. Jimmy deviated. It took a lot of sculpting and chiseling from the potters to achieve perfection; however, Jimmy was not more than willing to be sculpted, so he kicked like a mule and bucked like a stallion that accidentally rubbed his butt on a cactus. And like a real mule, he was destined to carry heavy loads. This novel begins in 1962, in a tough part of the Bronx, New York, the same time span as when Kennedy was assassinated. He was a ten-year-old child that migrated from Italy to the United States of America with only one dollar in his pocket. He also had the vast English vocabulary of only one word: okay. One can only imagine the rest.

An “exciting and inspirational” account of the physical, mental, and emotional journey of an ultra-endurance athlete (Barry Siff, President of USA Triathlon) The search to find one’s own limits and surpass them is what defines us as human beings. By consciously choosing to walk the path of most resistance, we come to a better understanding of ourselves, and our potential for physical, mental and emotional growth. And nowhere is this universal journey better represented than in the crucible of extreme endurance sports, where athletes are truly pushed beyond the bounds of what seems possible. Direct from the trenches of ultra-endurance racing and mountaineering, Dirty Inspirations takes readers through environments as majestic as they are unforgiving—all while presenting the unique perspective of a woman who has made it her life’s work to exceed her limits. From the brutal heat of the Sahara, to the deep jungles of the Amazon and the awe-inspiring peaks of Denali, Terri Schneider’s quest to find the answers to life’s ultimate questions have taken her to the furthest reaches of the Earth. Now, readers have the chance to experience for themselves what can truly be accomplished when you reject common sense, personal safety and preconceptions of what is possible. Seen through the eyes of one of the most diversely experienced female endurance athletes on the planet, the stories in Dirty Inspirations showcase discomfort as a virtue, reinvigorating the life-long athlete and providing encouragement to anyone looking to bring more action into their lives. Part philosophical journey, part spiritual awakening, and part riveting drama, the stories presented in Dirty Inspirations embody the incredible resiliency of the human body and the indomitable nature of the human spirit.