Baffling psychic phenomena occurred every day in Victorian Britain: mysterious rappings were heard, furniture moved, and ghostly forms appeared. In 1882 the Society of Psychical Research was founded in London to investigate all these phenomena. This is the story of this group of forward thinkers.

Aims to provide an introductory survey of parapsychologists' efforts to explore the authenticity and bases of anomalous, apparently paranormal phenomena. This edition outlines the origins of parapsychological research and critically reviews investigations of extrasensory perception, psychokinesis, poltergeist phenomena, and more.

Why are Iraqi prisoners of war being forced to listen to Barney the Purple Dinosaur's theme tune repeatedly, at top volume? Has the US army really enlisted the help of Uri Geller? This book searches for answers to these and other questions, revealing some of the beliefs at the core of the War on Terror.

This current edition is a replica of the abridged version, first published in 1919, with the exception that the unabridged Epilogue as contained in Myers' original work has now been included in full. This amendment enhances the 1919 edition as the full Epilogue contains some of Myers' most forward and impassioned thinking on the subject so close to his heart.

Shermer argues that science is the best lens through which to view the world, but recognizes that it's often difficult to tell where valid science leaves off and borderland, or fuzzy science begins. He examines where real science, borderline science - and just plain nonsense collide.

From the bestselling, award-winning author of THE CONSCIOUS UNIVERSE comes a gripping, illuminating exploration of how and why psychic experiences occur.

This is a study of more than 100 people who have experienced clinical death and survived. Dr Moody reveals their testimonies and their descriptions of death and the beyond , and shows how the way life, death and the spiritual hereafter are viewed have changed.

Examines the variety of pseudoscientific conjectures that dominate the media. With an emphasis on parapsychology and occultism, this collection addresses the evidence put forth to support claims of ESP, psychokinesis, faith healing, and other pseudoscience.

What happens during a near-death experience? In an accessible style, this text reviews recent research about unbelievable events, creating an account of activity at the boundaries of science. It also examines research concerns, current theories, methodological issues and clinical implications.

Explores the question of evidence for the paranormal. Containing chapters that deal with topics such as psychics, life after death, parapsychology, astrology, UFOs, faith healing, alternative medicine, and many other, this title examines the empirical evidence supporting these popular paranormal and pseudoscientific claims.

Have you ever had a premonition, the feeling of being watched, or a telepathic experience? This work explores the intricacies of the mind and discovers that our perceptive abilities are stronger than many of us could have imagined.

This title is a scientist's personal journey from scepticism to wonder and awe, aiming to answer the timeless question: is there life after death? In stringently monitored experiments, some extraordinary and uncanny revelations are revealed.

Colin Wilson's great classic work is the essential guidebook to the mind-expanding experiences and discoveries of the 20th Century.