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Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > Unexplained phenomena / the paranormal
Covers all aspects of the paranormal world, including hoaxes, the
media portrayal of ghosts, and tips on how to become a medium.
What begins as a test of bravery or a sleepover activity-chanting
in front of a mirror, riding an elevator alone, taking pictures in
the dark-can become something . . . dangerous. This compendium
collects the most spine-chilling games based on urban legends from
around the world. Centuriesold games such as Bloody Mary and Light
as a Feather, Stiff as a Board are detailed alongside new games
from the internet age, like The Answer Man, a sinister voice that
whispers secrets to whomever manages to contact him with a
cellphone. With step-by-step instructions, historical context, and
the stakes for each game, this black handbook is the ideal gift for
anyone looking for a late-night thrill-but beware who, or what, may
come out to play.
Among South Carolina's many treasures is Charleston, a city
of rich history. Since the first British colonists
established Charles Towne in 1670, this city has been a study in
contradictions – a beautiful coastal environment, magnificent
architecture, and sometimes unspeakable cruelty. Haunted
Charleston, a collection of stories of ghosts, mysteries, and
paranormal happenings in the Holy City, will leave
readers frightened and fascinated. Haunted Charleston
includes twenty-five stories from the Ghosts at Dock Street Theater
to the Haunted Graveyards, that will send chills up the spines of
even the most daring ghosthunters. Each story includes notes
on historical significance and local lore and readers will discover
just how haunted and spooky this city is. A bibliography, a
resources list of contact information to visit the haunted sites,
and a brief “Ghost Hunter’s Guide†for the region or city,
are also included, giving readers the resources to explore the
haunted areas for themselves.Â
Paschal Beverly Randolph, an African American who carved his own
eccentric path in the mid-nineteenth century from the slums of New
York to the courts of Europe, performed as a spiritualist trance
medium. Self-educated, he became one of the first Black American
novelists and took a leading part in raising black soldiers for the
Union army and educating Freedmen during the Civil War. His most
enduring claim to fame is the crucial role he played in the
transformation of spiritualism, a medium's passive reception of
messages from the spirits of the dead, into occultism, the active
search for personal spiritual realization and inner vision. From
his solitary travels in England, France, Egypt and the Turkish
Empire, he brought back occult beliefs and practices (the magic
mirror, hashish use and sexual magic) that worked a revolution. The
systems of magic he taught left their traces on Madame Blavatsky,
her Theosophical Society, and many practicing occult organizations
in Europe and America today. This is the first scholarly work on
Randolph, and it includes the full text of his two most important
manuscripts on sexual magic.
Nashville Haunted Handbook is the second book in the new Haunted
Handbook line within the popular America's Haunted Road Trip
series. The Haunted Handbooks are city-specific travel guides to
nearly one hundred places within a major city. Each of the places
in Nashville Haunted Handbook is presented in a two-page spread
that includes directions, a brief history, details about how the
place is haunted, and advice on visiting the place. Each spread
also includes one or two photos. The places are organized into
sections, including schoolhouses, roads and bridges, hotels and
inns, and others. Nashville Haunted Handbook is written with the
ghost enthusiast in mind. All 100 chapters contain information on
the history as well as the haunting surrounding each location, as
well as detailed directions on how to locate each site. Many of the
chapters also contain insider information that only a local would
know, making it easier for ghost hunters to investigate.
If you had the opportunity to ask an extraterrestrial questions,
what would they be? What mysteries would you like to see
declassified? Learn the true history of the Earth, from an alien's
perspective, as author and channeler Barry Strohm communicates with
and receives information from the spirit of an alien named Mou.
Discover that aliens have the ability to communicate through
psychic channeling and explain our deepest planetary mysteries.
Unearth the real truth about Roswell, the Rendlesham Forest Lights,
alien abductions, heaven, alien references in the Bible, types of
extraterrestrials, their effects on human development, and their
influence on ancient structures (such as the Nazca Lines in Peru
and the pyramids in Egypt). Find out the role played by the
governments of the world in suppressing information about
intergalactic visitors. The truth about aliens is not only out
there, it's presented right here for you to explore!
New York State is one of the most famous and influential places on
the planet, so it should come as no surprise that it has a rich UFO
history. The state's first UFO sighting came more than 150 years
ago, but it doesn't end there! From important government military
intelligence and commercial airline reports to downtown NYC
sightings of flying saucers on Broadway and at the Empire State
Building, UFOs have been witnessed in the New York State skyscape
by some of the most credible people in history. Police officers,
movie stars, business men and women, and others have all been privy
to strange UFO encounters. Whether it's Jimi Hendrix saved by
aliens in upstate New York or geologists investigating crop circles
on the north shore of Oneida Lake, people are stepping up to tell
their stories. It's been said that famous blackouts, abductions,
and special visitations have all occurred while normal New Yorkers
have lead their daily lives. So search the skies with us in this
comprehensive history of UFOs Over New York. If you dare.
All over the world there are fantastic ruins and objects that
cannot be explained by conventional history, archaeology or
religion. In the ground-breaking Chariots of the Gods, Erich von
Daniken provides answers to these questions...why do religious
texts often refer to Gods who descend from fiery chariots? Why do
modern space launch sites look like constructions on the plains of
Nazca in Peru? Was God an astronaut? By looking at human history
and the ruins of ancient civilisations with an open mind, Erich von
Daniken offers a new solution to these eternal mysteries in
Chariots of the Gods. Why, for instance, do the world's sacred
books describe Gods who came down from the sky in fiery chariots
and always promised to return? How could an ancient Sanskrit text
contain an account which could only be of a journey in an alien
craft? Compare photographs of American space centre launch sites to
the constructions on the plains of Nazca in Peru. In order to
understand the mysteries which Erich von Daniken has catalogued we
must go back to these ancient relics with an open mind. We must
call in the resources and experience of sciences other than
archaeology. Chariots of the Gods is a provocative attempt to
explain some of the universe's most interesting mysteries. Erich
von Daniken has spent a lifetime gathering evidence to prove that,
before the dawn of recorded history, our ancestors were visited by
an alien race. Erich von Daniken was responsible for popularising
the ancient astronaut hypothesis of human development. Orthodox
historians have been sceptical but a vast public have been drawn to
his ideas by instinctive interest and wonder. His 26 books have
sold over 60 million copies in over 40 languages.
Journey with cryptozoologist Michael Newton as he seeks Bigfoot in
North America. BHMs ("Big Hairy Monsters") have been called
Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Oh-Mah, Skookum, Momo, Skunk Ape, and more
throughout history, and the quest for these elusive beings has been
reported and pursued from time immemorial. Read seven classic cases
that put Bigfoot "on the map" and established the riddle of its
existence in public consciousness. Then wander through 47 states
and 6 Canadian provinces where there have been sightings since the
year 2000. Meet Bigfoot hunters and learn methods employed in
ongoing quests. Examine details of the debate considering whether
Bigfoot should be killed (to prove the species exists) or if
conclusive evidence may be obtained by other means. Discover
physical evidence for Bigfoot's existence, ranging from footprints
to DNA sampling. Read about hoaxes and the creature's portrayal in
modern media and advertising.
From the Earth's atmosphere to the edges of our Universe, the
presence of dust is ubiquitous. One of the main challenges in
studying dust in these various environments is thus to harmonize
the diverse research techniques and results, including in-situ
measurement, remote observation, laboratory experiments and
modelling, and analysis of returned samples. For the first time in
over a decade, this volume accomplishes exactly that, providing an
overarching picture of the current state of dust science and
research. Where possible, the papers in this volume emphasize the
interconnections, similarities, and differences in the field,
synthesizing results from several techniques into one cohesive
view. Importantly, astrobiological connections have now been
considered. The dust hazard, future technology and research, and
space mission requirements and scenarios are also addressed. The
outcome of this endeavor is an interdisciplinary compendium with a
unified perspective on cosmic dust science. Originally published in
Space Science Reviews in the Topical Collection "Cosmic Dust from
the Laboratory to the Stars"
As long as people have lived, they have longed for wisdom and
comfort from those who have died. In The Book of Seances, artist,
author, and witch Claire Goodchild takes readers on a journey
through the historical landscape of spiritualism and guides
questers through safe practices for cultivating a connection with
the other side. The Book of Seances details the four types of
spiritual encounters, teaches us how to protect ourselves, and
breaks down the different tools -- from spirit boards and tarot to
dominoes and charms -- that are essential for opening a bridge to
the afterlife. Whether conducting solitary or group seances, this
book offers a way to safely glimpse beyond the veil. Through her
evocative writing and singular art, Claire provides a comprehensive
history of the seance, alongside an immersive guide to accessing
and communing with the spirit world. The Book of Seances provides
hauntingly lovely signposts into our own personal mythology as
revealed through our conscious and unconscious lives.
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This book appraises the widely held belief that the US government
is engaged in a massive cover up of UFOs and an expose of media
sensationalism and public gullibility.
Fact or Fiction? Vampires, aliens, psychics, and fallen angels are
taking up more and more space in the public imagination as well as
in popular movies and TV shows. Encounters with the paranormal, and
darker stories of unexplained phenomena can attract our attention
in ways we don t always understand. This revised and expanded
edition of The Dark Side of the Supernatural provides a riveting
and up-to-date investigation of all things paranormal. Bill Myers
and David Wimbish bring the power of biblical guidance---as well as
years of research, interviews, and encounters with supernatural
topics---to help open your eyes to what is real and what is
fantasy. If you re curious about these subjects or who have friends
that are caught up in them, this book will help you uncover the
truth about: * Vampires * Witches and Wicca * Satanism * Ghosts *
Angels and demons * And much more Bill Myers has spent years
researching supernatural phenomenon, and has even made movies about
it. In this book, he ll share his research, along with interviews
and true-life experiences of psychics, Satanists, people who have
been possessed, and even abducted by aliens. The stories he shares
may sound like Hollywood movies, but they are based on real events.
His encounters with a variety of supernatural topics will open your
eyes to what is real and what is fantasy. You ll learn more about:
* Wicca and witches * Reincarnation * UFO s * Ouija boards * Angels
and demons * Ghosts and near-death experiences * Satanism *
Vampires, and more If you re curious about these issues, or have
friends who are caught up in them, The Dark Side of the
Supernatural will uncover the truth and explain how to help."
For many people, monsters are nothing more than myth, folklore and
legend combined. For others - and particularly those who have
encountered monstrous forms surfacing and emerging from shadowy
caves, from the dark waters of ancient lakes and from the vast
jungles and forests of our worlds - monsters are all too
terrifyingly real. Werewolves, Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the
Chupacabra, Mothman, the Abominable Snowman and sea serpents may
represent the most famous monsters, but they are not alone.
Discover what the locals of the Outer Banks have known for years...
it's haunted. Rich in natural beauty and history, it makes sense
that this area is also a haven for ghosts. From a sea captain who
haunts several popular restaurants to a spirit that walks alone in
Nags Head Woods, ghostly inhabitants have made the decision to stay
along this expanse of coastal wonder. Find out that hoodoos are not
the only creatures creating havoc on Mother Vineyard. Read a legend
about a crazy woman wandering on the beaches of Nags Head and Cape
Hatteras. Learn of a murdered girl and her connection to the
Pioneer Theater. Visit haunted lighthouses to see an entertaining
ghost or a spirited keeper's daughter, killed by a rogue wave.
Whether you are a longtime lover of the Outer Banks or fascinated
with stories of pirates, ghost ships, and mischievous ghosts, these
haunts will keep your hair on end!
Last Days: Zombie Apocalypse is a skirmish-scale miniatures game of survival horror. It pits players against each other in a nightmarish near-future where the dead have returned to life and are feasting on the living.
Players build their own factions, representing desperate civilians, military personnel, or hardened survivors, and must explore, scavenge, and fight in order to survive another day. Rival gangs are only one of the dangers they face - mindless zombies wander the streets, driven by insatiable hunger and drawn by the sound of combat!
A gang's ability to scavenge is as vital as their combat ability, and players must ensure that they have the resources to survive in this hostile world. Scenarios and campaigns allow you to develop your gang, gain experience and recruit new henchmen to build up your strength or replace the inevitable casualties of the zombie apocalypse.
Meticulously documented, The South Shields Poltergeist is a truly
terrifying account which details the authors' struggle with an
invisible, malicious entity that threatened and intimidated anyone
who dared to stand up to it. Their encounter may well go down in
the annals of psychical research as one of the most chilling
true-life encounters of its kind. The book details the authors'
investigation, over a period of several months, into what they
believe to be the most intense, protracted and well-documented case
of its kind. A man had his torso slashed severely; knives, coins
and other objects were thrown around; a woman received sinister
telephone calls and text messages from numbers that were supposedly
disconnected; and children's toys spoke to the investigators. The
book is based on the testimonies of those who actually experienced
the South Shields Poltergeist at first hand.
Join Dolores Cannon, and go exploring! Join Dolores on a voyage
through time and space into the world of the strange and unusual
and unfathomable, as hypnotherapist Dolores Cannon's "Convoluted
Universe" series continues. Suspend belief as Dolores explores
worlds and dimensions where dreams become reality and reality is
only a dream. Readers should open their minds to a myriad of
possibilities that have previously only dwelt in the imagination.
The book includes more mind-bending concepts for those with open
minds and eager curiosities.
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