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The optimist's daughter The optimist's daughter Eudora Welty The Optimist's Daughter is the story of Laurel, a widow who returns to Mississippi when her father is ill and witnesses his death and funeral. From there, she embarks on a deeply personal journey to … OL113982W
Etnografías de la muerte y las culturas en América Latina Etnografías de la muerte y las culturas en América Latina Juan Antonio Flores Martos La muerte ha sido convencionalmente pensada como una realidad única, como quizás uno de los pocos universales que afecta y homogeneiza por igual a los sujetos de diferentes tradiciones y orígenes. Es… OL12884610W
London London David Brandon London: City of the Dead is a groundbreaking account of London's dealing with death, covering the afterlife, execution, bodysnatching, murder, fatal disease, spiritualism, bizarre deaths and cemeteri… OL13766775W
To serve the living To serve the living Suzanne E. Smith "From antebellum slavery to the twenty-first century, African American funeral directors have orchestrated funerals or "home-going" ceremonies with dignity and pageantry. As entrepreneurs in a largel… OL15469488W
The mummy of Ramose The mummy of Ramose Shirley Glubok Describes the life of an Egyptian nobleman of the Eighteenth Dynasty and the mummification and funeral rites that followed his death. OL15844199W
Mummies of ancient Egypt Mummies of ancient Egypt Brianna Hall "Describes history of mummies of ancient Egypt"--Provided by publisher. OL16135157W
Christian mummification Christian mummification Ken Jeremiah "This study explores the history of Roman Catholic mummification. It explores various types of mummies, the connections between the Catholic Church and Egyptian religious practices, the treatment of … OL16607267W
Bellman & Black Bellman & Black Diane Setterfield Caught up in a moment of boyhood competition, William Bellman recklessly aims his slingshot at a rook resting on a branch, killing the bird instantly. It is a small but cruel act, and is soon forgott… OL17319021W
Cause for wonder Cause for wonder Wright Morris To the haunted ruins of a Danube castle are summoned a bizarre group of mourners to attend the funeral of a man not yet dead. OL176263W
Not as crazy as I seem Not as crazy as I seem George Harrar As fifteen-year-old Devon begins mid-year at a new prestigious prep school, he is plagued by compulsions such as the need to sort things into groups of four. OL17737527W
Mortuary Confidential Mortuary Confidential Todd Harra,Kenneth McKenzie When the casket reached the front of the sanctuary, there was a loud cracking sound as the bottom fell out. And with a thump, down came Father Iggy. From shoot-outs at funerals to dead men screaming … OL17833348W
Let's talk about going to a funeral Let's talk about going to a funeral Marianne Johnston Gives an overview of what a funeral is, why our culture holds them, and what might happen at one. OL18168126W
The Quest for eternity The Quest for eternity China Chinese Ceramic Sculptures from the Peoples of China. OL18250350W
Digging up the dead Digging up the dead Michael G. Kammen A funeral closes a life story, and a grave in a cemetery marks its end forever. But what happens when those left behind don't agree about the meaning of that story? Or when that disagreement extends … OL1858076W
Saying Kaddish Saying Kaddish Anita Diamant Anita Diamant's knowledge, sensitivity, and clarity have made her one of the most respected writers of guides to Jewish life. In Saying Kaddish, she shows how to make Judaism's time-honored rituals i… OL1868945W
My life and death, by Alexandra Canarsie My life and death, by Alexandra Canarsie Susan Heyboer O'Keefe Escaping school and family problems in a cemetery, fifteen-year-old Allie begins attending strangers' funerals, which leads to her first real friendship and a mystery that she believes only she can s… OL1973109W
American afterlife American afterlife Kate Sweeney What happens after someone dies depends on our personal stories and on where those stories fall in a larger tale--that of death in America. It's a powerful tale that we usually keep hidden from our e… OL19977641W
The Work of the Dead The Work of the Dead Thomas Walter Laqueur The meaning of our concern for mortal remains―from antiquity through the twentieth century The Greek philosopher Diogenes said that when he died his body should be tossed over the city walls for b… OL20186537W
Crypts and tombs Crypts and tombs Therese Shea Learn about different crypts, tombs and other burial spots around the world. OL24258590W
Blind understanding Blind understanding Stanley Middleton The day in the life of John Bainbridge starts with the funeral of an acquaintance followed by chance meeting with a former mistress. OL2466656W
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