This fun pocket-sized field guide should be a part of any monster hunter’s or monster curious fan’s reference library. It is recommended to be included in any survival kit as it contains invaluable information on how to deal with the dreaded confrontation with Vampires, Werewolves and Zombies.

There is a section for each creature which includes the mythology and history, different types of creatures and the geographical location in which they are found. Also included are warning signs, tracking guides and surviving the threat.

I really enjoyed this book. It is a great little field guide that is chock full of information. It will provide you with everything you need to know when tracking these monsters or surviving an unexpected meeting. It also features a handy section to record evidence of sightings.

I was very pleased with the look and feel of the book. It measures about 4’x6’, has a hardcover, a ribbon marker and the paper is of a substantially weighted stock. It is the perfect size to slip in your pocket. The layout is pleasing to the eye, and the fold out maps and illustrations are stunning.

The book is lighthearted and fun but it also explores the history and mythology as well as first known literary references in each category. Some of my favorite sections were warning signs, helpful phrases and zombie indicators. I have included a brief example of each:

“Werewolf Warning Signs
Is the subject partial to donning floral nightgowns and caps? Does it turn around several times before lying down? Does the subject loathe vegetarians, except when paired with a fine Bordeaux?

Say it in Romanian; Helpful Phrases
I need a doctor quickly, “E nevoie de un doctor, repede”
Blood Transfusion, “Transfuzie de sange.”

Zombie Indicators
Limited vocabulary; groaning
Is the subject attracted to you for your (say it mit uns now) “Braiiinnnsss!”?”

Book Stats:

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 168 pages
• Publisher: Peter Pauper Press (February 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593596472
• ISBN-13: 978-1593596477

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Review by Brit @ Bitten by Books 4 out of 5 Tombstones

Well, we know how much you ALL love free stuff, especially FREE BOOKS, so be SURE to mark your calendars for the Bitten by Books BOOK Blog Carnival event! The carnival starts at 8:00 am Central time Monday November 3rd and lasts ALL WEEK and ends on Saturday November 8th at 11:59 pm Pacific time.

The winners will be contacted and announced sometime the week of the 10th. You will have to give us some time to sort through all of the hundreds of entries. Thanks for your patience on this.

Unlike the Haunted Bloggy Carnival, this one is ALL about books and book related items! We have some great prizes coming your way. Here’s a sampling of just a few of the prizes our blog will be offering up next week. Post here and tell us if you think you can make it next week some time. It is a smaller carnival, so it should be a breeze to do your entries.
Since it is a Book Carnival, it will be hosted by our sister site Bitten by Books. Here’s the link for a sneak peak at the prizes: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=1680

Bobbie Faye’s (kinda, sorta, not exactly) Family Jewels Contest! Introducing, Bobbie Faye–LOL funny, with a streak of bad luck a mile wide. Toni McGee Causey’s second in her uproariously funny Bobbie Faye series is available NOW! Get it at Amazon.com: http://tinyurl.com/4b8qlu or you can find it in the general fiction section of your local bookstore! But hey, you don’t have to wait to read the book to enter the contest! And you might win some seriously cool stuff if you’re willing to trip the blogtastic! In an effort to make up for trashing half of Louisiana, Bobbie Faye’s been offered a chance to right her wrongs by writing an advice column for her local paper. Michele Bardsley and I decided who could use advice more than our heroines, Nina from ACCIDENTALLY DEAD, and Patsy from BECAUSE YOUR VAMPIRE SAID SO? With that in mind, we thought a contest would be fun, fun, fun and so we sent off a letter to the very, er, helpful Bobbie Faye… So here’s what ya gotta do to enter– Read Nina’s cry from the lovelorn here: http://www.dakotacassidy.net/ Read Patsy’s plea here: http://www.michelebardsley.com/ Then hit Toni McGee Causey’s blog: http://www.tonimcgeecausey.com/blog.html We’re all giving away prizes, and you could be entered to win ‘em all! Just leave comments at each blog. Each author will choose a winner. And here’s what you could win if you come play with us! Author Dakota Cassidy is giving away a signed ARC of ACCIDENTALLY DEAD and an Amazon gift certificate for 15 smackers Author Michele Bardsley’s offered up an ARC of her November release WAIT TILL YOUR VAMPIRE GETS HOME and some Broken Heart goodies. Author Toni McGee is giving away a 15$ Barnes and Noble gift certificate and the most AWESOME T-shirt to ever hit RT: http://www.cafepress.com/bobbiefaye.245732603 And now those damned contest rules– Contest begins Sunday June 1, 2008 and ends Monday June 2, 2008 at midnight CST. One winner will be chosen from each blog–so go enter them all! All winners are chosen at random and must check back at each blog on Tuesday June 2, 2008 to see if they’ve won in order to claim their prize. Read Bobbie Faye’s answers to our poor heroine’s dilemmas, and get to know one of the freshest, funniest voices in humor today! And if you haven’t already, check BOBBIE FAYE’S (KINDA, SORTA, NOT EXACTLY) FAMILY JEWELS: Amazon.com: http://tinyurl.com/4b8qlu And don’t forget to pick up Bobbie Faye’s first adventure, BOBBIE FAYE’S VERY (VERY, VERY, VERY) BAD DAY! Amazon.com: http://tinyurl.com/4t5lw9

Hey everybody,

I went to the book store again last week and picked up a few more new releases to ease the bulge in my wish list. LOL

First up is Playing with Fire (Silver Dragons, Book 1). Katie MacAlister has got to be one of my favorite paranormal and regular chic lit authors. She is hilarious! The second book I had to grab is Gone with the Witch (Triplet Witch Trilogy, Book 2). Anette Blair is yet another very funny author to be sure.

These next two books are ones that I have not read anything by the authors, so am really looking forward to getting to know their style. Both books look really entertaining. Which is a plus in my book (no pun intended). First is 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover by Linda Wisdom. This next book, is completely new to me, it wasn’t even on one of my many wishlists! The Brass Bed by Jennifer Stevenson.

Check these titles out and pick up your copy today so we can read and review them together!

****Updated 5/10/08: Thank you to everybody who participated! All FIVE GC’s have been sent via email. Enjoy!

Hurray Hurray the 5th of May!

Monday is here, and I have a VERY special limited time offer for you.

When you make a purchase of 10 books or videos at ONE time this week (5/5/08 through 5/9/08) from my half.com store, you will receive a FREE $10.00 Gift Certificate to either Amazon.com OR half.com (your choice).

There are only FIVE gift certificates up for grabs so you HAVE to be one of the first 5 people who order. That means you must HURRY.

What to do:

• Visit my Half.com Store (seller name *racoo*)
• http://shops.half.ebay.com/racoo_W0QQmZbooksQQsellerZQ2aracooQ2a
• Choose and purchase 10 books from MY store
• Email me AFTER you make your purchase and provide me with the list of the 10 books you ordered from MY store, your half.com userID, full name, mailing address and the email to where you would like your GC sent.

Remember only the first 5 people who order 10 books will be eligible. If you don’t email me with ALL of the requested info, you will not receive your Gift Certificate because I will have NO way of confirming you.

RULES: All 10 books must be purchased at ONE time from the link below from my half.com store. Limit one Gift Certificate per household/person. Void where prohibited by law. Valid for US purchases only as half.com does not ship internationally. Please note that ALL 5 Gift Certificates will be sent out via email on Saturday 5/10/08. If you have ANY questions about this Giveaway, email me before you order at: racoo.smith @ gmail.com (no spaces). ONCE the five people have been determined, I will post here in my blog http://weirdstuffinmydesk.com at the top of this post that the gift certificates are gone. Books purchased from other sellers are NOT eligible.

Here is the link to my half.com store with books from my private collection. PLEASE NOTE half.com does NOT ship outside the US at this time.

http://shops.half.ebay.com/racoo_W0QQmZbooksQQsellerZQ2aracooQ2a

Please forward this post and help spread the word!

HUGS, Blessings and a beautiful week to all!

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Blessings,
Rachel
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