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Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Unexplained phenomena / the paranormal > General
When a workman is pushed and hissed at by something invisible on
the stairs of her family’s 150-year-old townhouse, Jeanne Stanton
must confront the possibility that a ghost inhabits. She proceeds
in the way any former Harvard Business School case writer would:
she embarks upon a rigorous search for proof of the ghost’s
existence and identity, exploring the literature and lore of
ghosts; the practices of mediums, psychics, and “ghost
busters;†and the various attempts that have been made over the
decades to verify ghostly sounds and sights through scientific
methods. After visits to a psychic provide insights but not proof,
Stanton enters the equally mysterious realms of physics and
neurology, hoping science has answers. Notables encountered during
her research efforts include Henry James, Arthur Conan Doyle,
Oliver Sacks, and Sigmund Freud, the latter a colleague of her
home’s original owner. Wry and witty, Stanton takes time out to
laugh at her own futile attempts at ghost detection—spending a
sleepless night in an allegedly haunted bedroom, creeping along the
edges of rooms in search of cold spots—along the way. Determined
to get to the bottom of the ghost business, Stanton wavers between
skepticism and belief, searching for definitive evidence—and
almost failing to find it. Almost.
Cited by the L.A. Weekly as "the culture's foremost spokesman for the psychedelic experience," Terrence McKenna is an underground legend as a brilliant raconteur, adventurer, and expert on the experiential use of mind-altering plants. In these essays, interviews, and narrative adventures, McKenna takes us on a mesmerizing journey deep into the Amazon as well as into the hidden recesses of the human psyche and the outer limits of our culture, giving us startling visions of the past and future.
Enter the Enchanted Faery Realm "I recommend Living the Faery
Life to all who wish to awaken the magic in their lives.â€
—Shelley A. Kaehr, PhD, author of Egyptian Energy
Healing, Pythagorean Healing & Edgar
Cayce’s Sacred Stones Author Kac Young is a three-doctorate,
prolific author who has studied world religions extensively
and has worked in television for over thirty years. In
writing Living the Faery Life she draws upon the
ancient wisdom of her Celtic roots. You are cordially invited to
begin your magical relationship with the faery world. Many of
the things we believe about faeries are old wives’ tales, made-up
myths, and invented stories to satisfy cultural curiosity. Here,
you will learn how to separate myth from truth and discover how to
create your private faery kingdom. Learn the rules of faery life
and reconnect with nature. Discover how to make a faery garden,
what particular trees and plants attract faery folk, and rituals
you can perform to connect with the faery realms. Even if you are
not yet a fully-fledged “Faery Believer,†a walk in the
outdoors will never be the same once you have been touched by the
wisdom and enchantment of Living the Faery Life. Living the
Faery Life is a guide for everyone: Tinkerbell fans, faery
non-believers, fanatics, Pagan and Wiccan practitioners, as well as
devotees who enjoy the ritual use of candles and crystals. Learn
about the Faery world and the rules Faeries live by Nurture an
innate connection with the wild and natural world Awaken the deep
magic, wonder and joy of the Faery Realm If you have read books
such as Moon Spell Magic by Cerridwen
Greenleaf, Moonology by Yasmin Boland, or The
Green Witch by Arin Murphy-Hiscock, you'll want to pick up a
copy of Living the Faery Life.
The author's conclusions are ground-breaking - his ideas have been
published in the respected Journal Of Near Death Studies.
You feel like youave done something before...even as you do it for
the very first time.
You engage in a conversation and suddenly realize youave spoken
those same words before...to the very same person. Yet youare
positive itas the first time youave ever met.
DA(c)jA vu is the eerie sensation of arememberinga an experience or
situation that never occurred. Scientific research into dA(c)jA vu
has revealed intriguing theories, ranging from short-term memory
misfires to neurophysiological disorders. Yet other theories
suggest
more paranormal causes for dA(c)jA vu, such as glimpses into
parallel realities. Perhaps the true explanation lies somewhere in
between.
But dA(c)jA vu is only one of the many mysteries of the mind. The
DA(c)jA vu Enigma also explores:
Memory lapses, missing time, and fugue states.
The brain as both receiver and transmitter of reality.
Altered states of perception and consciousness, from hallucinations
to religious visions.
Contagious thought, curses, demonic possession, and mass
hysteria.
Dream states, lucid dreaming, and precognitive dreams.
The Grid and parallel universes as travel routes for mind trips,
brain flips, and time slips.
Come journey through a world as vast and uncharted as the Cosmos. A
journey through the Inner Universeathe human mind.
THEY KNOW YOUR NAME! Voices are calling us-voices without an
attached form. Encounters with these disembodied voices warn us,
haunt us, confuse us, inspire us . . . and scare us. For good
reason . . . Explore spine-chilling, true stories from
investigations and real occurrences throughout history that expose
disembodied voices. Objectively and thoroughly presented, the
evidence and theories shine light on possible reasons and agendas
for these voices and where they might originate. Gain insight into
what they are and what we may be able to learn from them. Sometimes
they inspire great acts; other times they lead us astray. Are they
forgotten woodland deities? Is it an ancient evil from the days of
Eden? Is there a single intelligence behind them all . . . or
perhaps we shouldn't look too deeply . . . or else . . . Famous
reports from history as well as never-before-published reports of
disembodied voices from the everyday lives of common people are
discussed. But what about you? When the voices call, will you
answer? Hair-raising conclusions found here will make you think
twice.
Hauntings lurk and spirits linger in the heart of America Reader,
beware! Turn these pages and enter the world of the paranormal,
where ghosts and ghouls alike creep just out of sight. Author James
A. Willis shines a light in the dark corners of Ohio and scares
those spirits out of hiding in this thrilling collection. From
ghostly soldiers that still haunt Fort Meigs to the eerie Franklin
Castle, there's no shortage of bone-chilling tales to keep you up
at night. There's even a carved tombstone of an infant at Cedar
Hill cemetery, whose ghostly eyes keep watch over those wander too
close. Around the campfire or tucked away on a dark and stormy
night, this big book of ghost stories is a hauntingly good read.
Wales is said to be the most haunted country in the world. Restless
spirits roam the ancient land, from the lofty peaks of Snowdonia to
the dark depths of the abandoned mines. In Paranormal Wales author
Mark Rees takes the reader on a spine-chilling journey to dozens of
these locations, which include well-known tourist landmarks and
more secluded spots well off the beaten track. These accounts of
disembodied voices, supernatural mists and pesky poltergeists range
from centuries-old legends to modern-day sightings. Visit the
'oldest pub' in Wales, where more than 180 people are claimed to
have been sentenced to death by hanging. Explore the majestic opera
house built by a world-famous soprano, who some say continues to
perform on her beloved stage from beyond the grave. Spend the night
in a seemingly idyllic manor house, where the presence of a
Victorian housekeeper is said to reduce unsuspecting guests to
tears. Or step back in time at one of the many ivy-strewn castles,
where ladies in white patrol the Gothic battlements as tortured
screams ring out from the dungeons below. Some of these stories
might be familiar, others less so, but they all have one thing in
common - they will make you think twice about turning off the light
at night. Illustrated throughout, Paranormal Wales will be of
spine-tingling interest to those wanting to discover more about the
country's haunted and hidden heritage.
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