Shapeshifters

by John B. Kachuba
Shapeshifters
Author: John B. Kachuba
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2019-06-10
Genre: History
ISBN: 1789140978
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There is something about a shapeshifter—a person who can transform into an animal—that captures our imagination; that causes us to want to howl at the moon, or flit through the night like a bat. Werewolves, vampires, demons, and other weird creatures appeal to our animal nature, our “dark side,” our desire to break free of the bonds of society and proper behavior. Real or imaginary, shapeshifters lurk deep in our psyches and remain formidable cultural icons. The myths, magic, and meaning surrounding shapeshifters are brought vividly to life in John B. Kachuba’s compelling and original cultural history. Rituals in early cultures worldwide seemingly allowed shamans, sorcerers, witches, and wizards to transform at will into animals and back again. Today, there are millions of people who believe that shapeshifters walk among us and may even be world leaders. Featuring a fantastic and ghoulish array of examples from history, literature, film, TV, and computer games, Shapeshifters explores our secret desire to become something other than human.

Shapeshifters

by Meg Gaertner
Shapeshifters
Author: Meg Gaertner
Publisher:
Total Pages: 33
Release: 2019-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1543571379
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Stories of shapeshifters have been around for thousands of years. Learn about the tales of these monsters from many different cultures.

Viral Shapeshifters

by Gerard KM Goh
Viral Shapeshifters
Author: Gerard KM Goh
Publisher: Simplicity Research Institute
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2017-08-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811147140
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Despite billions of dollars spent on decades of research, no vaccine has been found for the deadly HIV. Why has it been so difficult to find an effective vaccine for HIV, or the herpes simplex virus-2, while we have managed to find those for rabies, polio and smallpox? After years stalking the HIV and other viruses with a computer, the author detected something very strange in the outer shell protein of HIV-1. He believes that the virus is literally acting as a shapeshifter in evading the host immune system. This book is about a scientific adventure that covers the HIV, SARS, Yellow Fever, Ebola and other viruses. As this book explains, each virus has its own story in terms of evolution and its interactions with humans. It also argues that early vaccine successes with the smallpox, rabies and polio viruses were due to the hard shells of those viruses. The concept of viral shapeshifting also opens up a new world of possibilities in improved treatments for cancers and infectious diseases. The presentation in this book is aimed both at the curious layman and researchers.

Werewolves and Other Shapeshifters in Popular Culture

by Kimberley McMahon-Coleman
Werewolves and Other Shapeshifters in Popular Culture
Author: Kimberley McMahon-Coleman
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 213
Release: 2014-10-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0786492503
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In recent years, shapeshifting characters in literature, film and television have been on the rise. This has followed the increased use of such characters as metaphors, with novelists and critics identifying specific meanings and topics behind them. This book aims to unravel the shapeshifting trope. Rather than pursue a case-based study, the works are grouped around specific themes--adolescence, gender, sexuality, race, disability, addiction, and spirituality--that are explored through the metaphor of shapeshifting. Because of the transformative possibilities of this metaphor and its flexibility, the shapeshifter has the potential to change how we see our world. With coverage of iconic fantasy texts and a focus on current works, the book engages with the shapeshifting figure in popular culture from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.

The Shapeshifters

by Stefan Spjut
The Shapeshifters
Author: Stefan Spjut
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 595
Release: 2015
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 054408408X
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Far off the grid in northern Sweden, a small network of people have been tasked with hiding the last remaining trolls from the public eye, and one young woman will do whatever it takes to bring the truth to light, in this literary thriller that is "intensely riveting and constantly surprising" (Karl-Ove Knausgard).

Coyotes! Nature's Shapeshifters

by Dr. Richard A. NeSmith
Coyotes! Nature's Shapeshifters
Author: Dr. Richard A. NeSmith
Publisher: Applied Principles of Education & Learning
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2020-10-17
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:
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Coyotes were the most misunderstood, maligned, and hated creatures on the North American continent. Most of the hate for coyotes was propagated by people who did not understand the importance or the contribution coyotes make to create a healthy environment. As you begin to understand the role that coyotes play in nature, you will see how they are not evil creatures but keystone species. When you start to see how they shape to their environment, new respect and awe develop. After a closer look, we have discovered that coyotes are indeed keystone species that benefit other animals in their ecosystems. Finally, you will be impressed by coyotes' ability to withstand nearly all odds of attacks and attempts to eradicate them.

Oracle of the Shapeshifters

by Lucy Cavendish
Oracle of the Shapeshifters
Author: Lucy Cavendish
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2013-04-30
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1582703760
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This striking collection of forty-five illustrated cards and an in-depth guidebook entertain and empower with sage advice. The wisdom of magickal familiars—once the companions of shamans, witches, wizards, and wise ones—is now directly accessible in this deck of forty-five cards and comprehensive guidebook. These mystical allies possess the hidden knowledge of shapeshifting, camouflage, invisibility, and metamorphosis. They are ready to share their very honest, truly instinctual guidance for personal and planetary times of transition. These trustworthy companions will lend you their courage, point out new paths, help you make fresh discoveries, spark your creativity, inspire you with encouragement, and teach you to develop abilities to adapt and change—not only for survival, but to thrive and find peace, joy, accomplishment, and satisfaction in a changing world. With a 176-page guidebook by Lucy Cavendish revealing the history, legends, lore, and magick of the shapeshifters—including practical spreads for accurate readings—and 45 colorful cards featuring stunning art by Jasmine Becket-Griffith, the Oracle of the Shapeshifters is truly a unique and empowering deck.

Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Shapeshifters HC

by Andre R. Frattino
Jim Henson's The Storyteller: Shapeshifters HC
Author: Andre R. Frattino
Publisher: Boom! Studios
Total Pages: 115
Release: 2022-11-23
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1646686071
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Locus Award-winning writer Darcie Little Badger (A Snake Falls to Earth, Marvel’s Voices: Indigenous Voices #1), and esteemed writers Andre R. Frattino (Simon Says: Nazi Hunter) and Deron Bennett, along with up-and-coming artists Nori Retherford, Alexandra Fastovets, Dani Pendergast, and celebrated cartoonist Em Niwa (INGOVY) bring together a timeless collection of tales about shapeshifters from around the world. With themes ranging from the importance of heritage and familial love, to cautionary tales best heeded, these stories are sure to delight all fans of Jim Henson’s beloved and timeless Storyteller. Collects Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters #1-4.

Shapeshifter (witch urban fantasy)

by David Neth
Shapeshifter (witch urban fantasy)
Author: David Neth
Publisher: DN Publishing
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2021-05-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1945336137
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Monsters can hide in plain sight. Samantha and Kathy’s personal lives have been keeping them busy. Samantha’s been planning her wedding, despite the frustrations of Steven’s mother and the ensuing tension it creates between the bride and groom. Kathy is struggling with the coursework of her first college classes and spending enough time with Milo, the guy she’s been dating. Meanwhile, their new neighbors have invited them to a Halloween party. But the days leading up to the party reveal oddities and unusual behavior from the people in their lives, culminating in the witches’ discovery at the party that a shapeshifter’s been lurking among them all week. With no idea who to trust, Samantha and Kathy have only a few hours to find out who the shapeshifter is and how to stop them before they can hurt anyone else—and the party just happens to be full of potential victims. Shapeshifter is the fourth book in the Coven series, which serves as a prequel series to the Under the Moon series. Keywords: urban fantasy demon, urban fantasy witch, urban fantasy wizard, urban fantasy mysteries, female urban fantasy, urban fantasy sword, urban fantasy action, urban fantasy demons, urban fantasy mage, urban fantasy sorcerer, urban fantasy angel, urban fantasy angels, fantasy books, urban fantasy series, complete urban fantasy series, paranormal books, supernatural books, fun urban fantasy, full length urban fantasy, humorous urban fantasy books, fantasy, female protagonist fantasy, supernatural thrillers books, witch fantasy, supernatural powers, come into powers, ghosts, angels, fae, wizard, demons, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, complete series, fantasy book, urban fantasy, books with magic, completed series, fantasy series, urban fantasy series for adults, supernatural mystery, supernatural thriller, supernatural suspense, ghost stories, paranormal mystery, contemporary fantasy, paranormal suspense, witches, witch, mage, vampires, magical worlds, alternate history, modern fantasy, dark fantasy, gargoyles