Featuring close to 400 definitions, arguments, and essays on topics ranging from acupuncture to zombies, this book offers information on various things. It covers such categories as alternative medicine; cryptozoology; extraterrestrials and UFOs; frauds and hoaxes; junk science; logic and perception; New Age energy; and the psychic.

By tracking down and interviewing top scholars, Lee Stobel, a seasoned journalist and graduate in law, investigates the claims of Christianity. Written in the style of a blockbuster investigative report, The Case for Christ is apologetics at its most imaginative; a riveting quest for the truth about history's most compelling figure.

Demonstrates the ways in which religion is man-made, dangerously sexually repressive and distorts the very origins of the cosmos. This book argues that the concept of an omniscient God has profoundly damaged humanity, and proposes that the world might be a great deal better off without 'him'.

Presenting different arguments for religion, this book demonstrates the supreme improbability of a supreme being. It aims to show how religion fuels war, foments bigotry and abuses children.

An entertaining, impassioned polemic on the retreat of reason in the late 20th century.

Confronts trends in pseudo-science and the paranormal: from the much-publicised past-life exploits of Shirley MacLaine to the perpetual-motion machines, and from prime-time preachers to the channelling mania .

This work provides a lively critique of New Age beliefs and scientific fraud. Topics debunked include paranormal events, Freud's theory of dreams, shamanism and UFOs.

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.

Introduces readers to probability paradoxes, the attacks on the Big Bang Theory, and Marianne Williamson's success promoting The Course of Miracles , which is said to have been channelled by Jesus.

Full of spleen, this will be a hilarious, invigorating and informative journey through the world of Bad Science.

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.

An essential reference for anyone with a serious interest in unexplained phenomena

A provocative and entertaining guided tour of atheist and agnostic thought through the ages selected by bestselling author Christopher Hitchens

Imagine a world where everyone knows everything about everybody. Where 'sharing' is valued above all, and privacy is considered a dangerous perversion. Trafford wouldn't call himself a rebel, but he's daring to be different, to stand out from the crowd. In his own small ways, he wants to push against the system.

The Disinformation Guide to Religion. 50 writers, reporters and researchers invade the inner sanctum for an unrestrained look at the wild and woolly world of organised belief.

A landmark of enlightenment though, HUme's An Enquiry Concerning Human understanding is accompanied here by two shorter works that shed light on it: A Letter from a Gentlemen to His Friend in Edinburgh, hume's response to those accusing him of atheism, of advocating extreme scepticism, and of undermining the foundations of morality; and his Abstract of A Treatise of HUman Nature, which ...

In December 1999, a multi-national team journeys out to the stars, to the most awesome encounter in human history. Who - or what - is out there?

Derren Brown's television and stage performances have entranced and dumbfounded millions. His baffling illusions and stunning set pieces - such as The Seance , Russian Roulette and The Heist - have set standards of what's possible. This work takes you on a journey into the structure and pyschology of magic.