A classic depiction of exile, estrangement, paralysis, and the disintegration of a society, Ulysses records the events of one average day, June 16, 1904, in the lives of three central figures.

Introducing the best of Louisiana cookery from restaurateur and French-trained chef Roy F. Guste, Jr. In The 100 Greatest New Orleans Creole Recipes, Guste presents a selection of choice recipes ranging from "Haute Creole" entrées like daube glacée to hearty red beans and rice. For generations, these dishes have graced the tables of famous dining establishments and family kitchen tables alike, proving that they have universal appeal and popularity. Chef...

Amazing stories of 100 Black Americans who everyone should know-for kids eight and up Engaging and packed with facts, 100 African Americans Who Shaped American History is the perfect history gift for curious kids! This biography book for kids features • 100 easy-to-read one-page biographies: Find out how these Black Americans changed the course of history! • Illustrated portraits: Each biography includes an illustration to help bring history...

Another idea borrowed from the world of fairy tales, giants have been found in stories from Jack and the Beanstalk to Jack the Giant Killer and beyond.

Hammer Films "reanimated" the Frankenstein franchise in the 1950s with its terrifying teaming of Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee as doctor and "patient." Take a look at how this classic story changed in the '50s, '60s — and beyond.

An affectionate salute to the great showmen of yesteryear who figured out all sorts of gory gimmicks to keep audiences glued to their seats — and away from their TV sets!

Karloff's parchment-skin portrayal of Imhotep set the standard for mummy movies, but many others have gotten "wrapped up" in their work over the years, as you'll see.

How many times did Karloff and Lugosi play mad doctors? Many horror legends have taken their turn playing sinister scientists and frightful physicians, as you'll see.

Dracula wasn't the only blood-sucker immortalized on film. Here is some of his "competition."

More than just the Devil (although The Prince of Darkness has certainly figured into quite a few motion pictures), demons have been a mainstay of horror films since the silent days.