{"product_id":"boo-clive-gifford-9781836005469","title":"Boo!: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Fear (But Were Afraid to Ask)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat are you afraid of? \u003c\/b\u003eMaybe it's heights, public speaking, spiders... or things that go bump in the night. Whatever your biggest fear, have you ever wondered \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e it gets to you so much? \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoo!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e will answer that question and a lot more, on a fascinating thrill-ride where you'll discover everything you ever wanted to know about fear, but were afraid to ask.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoo!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e explores the science and history of fear in engrossing--and often just plain gross--detail, with illustrations throughout that will appeal to any curious 10-13-year-old. Across\u003cb\u003e thirteen chapters\u003c\/b\u003e, learn why fear is an evolutionary advantage, what hoaxes and hysteria reveal about the human psyche, and how fear has been used for both good and ill over the centuries. You'll meet \u003cb\u003ehistorical figures with surprising phobias\u003c\/b\u003e, such as Emperor Augustus and his fear of lightning. And you'll creep through some of the eeriest \u003cb\u003ereal-life hauntings\u003c\/b\u003e ever reported, from the rattling bars of the Ohio State Reformatory to the seafaring spirits of California's RMS \u003ci\u003eQueen Mary\u003c\/i\u003e. Other chapters unravel the long history of \u003cb\u003etelling scary stories\u003c\/b\u003e and even teach you how to tell your own, with quoted wisdom from some of the best to ever do it. You'll also take a peek behind the workings of \u003cb\u003eyour favorite horror movies\u003c\/b\u003e and learn what makes them work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut fear is more than ghosts and ghouls: \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e! takes a serious look at the kinds of fears we all deal with every day, from FOMO to anxiety. \u003cb\u003eTips and tricks\u003c\/b\u003e for identifying, managing, and conquering your fears are laid out in clear terms, giving you the confidence to be courageous in your day-to-day life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the depths of the human brain to the voices from beyond the grave, and tackling the fears familiar to us all, \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoo!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e is a must-have guide to this endlessly interesting yet little understood topic. Whether you're looking for a dose of psychology, pop-culture, folklore, mental wellbeing tips, or just a good old-fashioned scare, this is the book for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Clive Gifford\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1836005466\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781836005469\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide Eyed Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/04\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.52lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 5.91w x 0.95d","brand":"Clive Gifford","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48447164645631,"sku":"9781836005469","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_89bdffd1-3eab-4c5d-9a07-eced12b11cab.jpg?v=1777229271","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/boo-clive-gifford-9781836005469","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}