The Museum of Phobias / Wood, John

"Try to conjure up an idea of the most horrifying Halloween witch and then imagine that she's real. For those with wiccaphobia, which is a fear of witches, this horror goes a step further by lasting all year long. From genuphobia, or the fear of knees, to odontophobia, or the fear of dentists and teeth, the phobias in this book run the gamut of fears having to do with people. Vibrant photographs and graphics engagingly display each vivid description like a museum exhibit. Including the nervous system's response to fear and other strangely scientific information, this book is more than interesting...it's unbelievable!"--Amazon.com.

"The Museum of Phobias is always open. Will you find your phobia lurking in its corridors. Learn the science behind why we get scared but be careful--only the bravest can make it to the end of the book. Come and see the into the minds of those who are terrified of snakes, sharks, and even animal skin and fur. Including names and descriptions of many kinds of animal phobias as well as the physiological responses those suffering from phobias may experience, this narrative is high-interest, incredibly interesting, and sometimes a bit creepy"--Provided by publisher.