Cohen, Daniel

Profiles five superstars of horror films, and discusses notable contributions by directors, writers, special effects and make-up artists, and other actors.

Examines the history, future, and ethical ramifications of cloning, recombinant DNA, and gene therapy.

A thorough introduction to history, major figures, and events that shaped Rome.

Discusses the belief in and scientific theories on the existence of fairies, elves, hobgoblins, dwarfs, and other little people.

Tells of six unsolved disappearances throughout the world and proposes some theories as to what really happened. Included are Dorothy Arnold, Judge Crater, Michael Rockefeller, the bones of the Peking man, the crew of the Mary Celeste, and Flight 19.

A biography of the poor boy turned journalist turned explorer, who discovered the Nile's source and dreamed of bringing civilization to the heart of Africa.

Contains stories of Elvis' sightings and of other celebrities such as kings of England, Mark Twain, Edgar Allan Poe, Rudolph Valentino, Clifton Webb, Elke Sommer, and Telly Savalas.

Accounts of Civil War era ghosts who supposedly haunt old battlefields, Southern mansions, and Northern fortresses.

Discusses such creatures as Bigfoot, the Demon Cat, and Mothman which, though never proven, are said to exist in the United States.

A biography of the man who discovered Machu Pichu in 1911 and later gave up his scholarly exploration to pursue a career in politics, taking a seat in the U.S. Senate after a two-day term as Governor of Connecticut.