Psychiatrists, psychologists, neurologists, linguists and speech pathologists currently have no coherent theory to explain why we curse and why we choose the words we do when we curse. The Neuro-Psycho-Social Theory of Speech draws together information about cursing from different disciplines and unites them to explain and describe the psychological, neurological, cultural and linguistic factors that underlie this startling phenomenon
Fishlegs has been struck with deadly Vorpentitis. The only cure is rare and almost impossible to find ...a potato. But where on Berk will Hiccup find such a thing? He'll have to dodge Sharkworms, battle Doomfangs and outwit crazy Hooligans if he's going to be a Hero ... again.
Dark Prophecy (Vampire The Masquerade) - Blood Curse (Book 3 of 3)
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Dark Prophecy (Vampire The Masquerade) - Blood Curse Book 3 of 3
When the hunter becomes the hunted...The crazed Camarilla prince of Atlanta will stop at nothing to kill Owain Evans. Carlos, bishop of the Sabbat, also thirsts for vengeance. The Giovanniitight come to Owain's aid - unless they can benefit from betraying him. Who can he trust in the diabolic world of the Kindred, those vampires who stalk the night unseen by mortal eyes? The answer is simple - no one. Not even himself.
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Winnowing - Blood Curse Book 2 of 3
Owain returns to his old stomping ground in Spain, and to his long time friend, a Toreador Antitribu named El Greco. Things have changed however over the years and Owain becomes enmeshed in a political chess match with El Greco's rival. The Gangrel Nickolas continues his hunt for Owain as well and tracks him to Spain. Some very interesting plot twists keep you on your toes and make the whole story worth reading. The various plot ties going on throughout the first and second novels begin to come together.
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Everything takes place in Atlanta, where we get to see our old friends Benison, Hanna, Benjamin, Thelonius, and others before the Clan novel series. Owain, though not directly involved in the local politics, does carry some weight around with his experience. When the Blood Curse hits, Owain is torn between his duties to the local Prince, and his own personal feelings. In the end, the world begins to crumble around Owain as he discovers old emotions, long buried in his cold dead heart. When madness seizes the world's vampires, relentless hunger gnaws at them. But no matter how many victims they drain, ...
