Ghosts, Spirits, and Psychics

Ghosts, Spirits, and Psychics
Author: Matt Cardin
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2015-07-28
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN:

This fascinating work provides a complete overview of paranormal phenomena, including the beliefs, attitudes, and notable figures who have attempted to explain, defend, or debunk the mysteries behind the unknown. Recent interest in the paranormal as pop culture fodder belies its historical status as an important subject of cultural, philosophical, and scientific significance. This book traces the trajectory of paranormal studies from its early role as a serious academic and scientific topic studied by mainstream scientists and eminent scholars to its current popularity in books, film, and TV. This compelling reference work details the experiences, encounters, and ideas that make up this controversial field of study. The contributed entries examine the broad phenomena of the paranormal, addressing the history of scientific investigations along with its contemporary media depictions to illustrate the evolution of cultural attitudes about the paranormal. A selection of primary documents provides real-life accounts and contributions from noted experts that explore the full scope of themes from spiritualism to poltergeists to astrology. Accompanying images, timelines, quotations, and sidebars make the content come to life and encourage alternative explanations of these events.

The Truth Behind Ghosts, Mediums, and Psychic Phenomena

The Truth Behind Ghosts, Mediums, and Psychic Phenomena
Author: Ron Rhodes
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2006-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0736936653

Psychics, mediums, and ghosts have become a sensation in our culture today. As a result, there are many confusing and deceptive beliefs presented. Ron Rhodes, respected and popular biblical scholar, tackles the truth about ghosts and those who say they communicate with them and answers the questions: Do ghosts in any shape or form exist? Why is there a rise in psychic phenomena today? What do psychics believe about God, Jesus, and salvation? What is Satan's role with the paranormal? How can parents protect their family from the psychic trend? This reader-friendly presentation of intriguing facts and biblical insights will help Christians know how to respond to this fascination with the ultimate truth.

From the Grave

From the Grave
Author: David Housewright
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2020-07-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1250212189

A past case comes back to haunt Twin Cities P.I. McKenzie as a stolen sum of money threatens to resurface in From the Grave, the next mystery in David Housewright’s award-winning series. Once a police detective in St. Paul, Minnesota, Rushmore McKenzie became an unlikely millionaire and an occasional unlicensed private investigator, doing favors for friends. But this time, he finds himself in dire need of working on his own behalf. His dear friend and first love Shelby Dunston attends a public reading by a psychic medium with the hope of connecting with her grandfather one final time. Instead, she hears McKenzie’s name spoken by the psychic in connection with a huge sum of stolen—and missing—money. Caught in a world of psychic mediums, with a man from his past with a stake in the future, and more than one party willing to go to great and deadly lengths to get involved, McKenzie must figure out just how much he’s willing to believe—like his life depends on it—before everything takes a much darker turn.

Ghosts, Spirits, and Psychics

Ghosts, Spirits, and Psychics
Author: Matt Cardin
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Total Pages: 456
Release: 2015-07-28
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1610696840

This fascinating work provides a complete overview of paranormal phenomena, including the beliefs, attitudes, and notable figures who have attempted to explain, defend, or debunk the mysteries behind the unknown. Recent interest in the paranormal as pop culture fodder belies its historical status as an important subject of cultural, philosophical, and scientific significance. This book traces the trajectory of paranormal studies from its early role as a serious academic and scientific topic studied by mainstream scientists and eminent scholars to its current popularity in books, film, and TV. This compelling reference work details the experiences, encounters, and ideas that make up this controversial field of study. The contributed entries examine the broad phenomena of the paranormal, addressing the history of scientific investigations along with its contemporary media depictions to illustrate the evolution of cultural attitudes about the paranormal. A selection of primary documents provides real-life accounts and contributions from noted experts that explore the full scope of themes from spiritualism to poltergeists to astrology. Accompanying images, timelines, quotations, and sidebars make the content come to life and encourage alternative explanations of these events.

A Haunted Life

A Haunted Life
Author: Debra Robinson
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2013
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0738736414

Debra Robinson faced haunted houses, terrifying psychic encounters, shattered dreams, and a battle with evil. But nothing prepared her for the death of the two most important people in her life. And when, at an early age, she attracts something evil with a Ouija board, she embarks on a lengthy battle with darkness.

True Hauntings

True Hauntings
Author: Hazel M. Denning
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 238
Release: 1996
Genre: Occultism
ISBN: 9781567182187

Do spirits feel & think? Does death automatically promote them to a paradise-or as some believe, a hell?

Crossing Over

Crossing Over
Author: John Edward
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
Total Pages: 423
Release: 2010-09-07
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1402783620

John Edward takes his fans with him on the extraordinary journey that has been his life. In the style of his TV show and personal appearances—poignant, funny, and remarkably candid—John Edward deals head-on with the controversial issues he has confronted on his voyage as a psychic medium. On his way to success and fame, John had to learn his own lessons about the meaning of his work, the motivations of some of the people he encountered, and the spirits who accompanied them. Through his very personal stories, John has brought peace and insight to those grieving for their loved ones—but what makes Edward’s memoir unique is how readily he exposes his own vanities and ego bruisings. In addition, he provides a behind-the-scenes look at being a television medium, offering an amusing—and at times disturbing—look at how the ethereal world clashes with the celebrity world. John Edward’s wit, warmth, and passion will captivate readers—just as it has riveted the millions who view his landmark program.

Riding with Ghosts, Angels, and the Spirits of the Dead

Riding with Ghosts, Angels, and the Spirits of the Dead
Author: John Russell
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Total Pages: 165
Release: 2020-09-09
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1977233287

As an internationally known professional psychic, John Russell has experienced a host of compelling and sometimes spine-chilling paranormal adventures. His book Riding with Ghosts, Angels, and the Spirits of the Dead is an episodic collection of really good ghost stories...all of which happen to be true! John’s logged thousands of miles on his motorcycle, and readers can ride along as he encounters UFOs, mystical weather, Civil War phantoms, electronic recordings of spirit voices, crop circles, Indian spirits, haunted forests, and even a phone call to a ghost! Each entertaining, unique essay offers up a spiritual truth or insight for further contemplation. His experiences show us that powerful, unseen intelligences on the Other Side observe us and listen to us; communicate with us in astonishing ways; are sometimes able to grant our desires; may offer us further insights into the spiritual realm; and can literally save our lives—as long as we listen to them and pay attention.

Ghosthunters

Ghosthunters
Author: John B. Kachuba
Publisher: Career Press
Total Pages: 249
Release: 2007
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781564149374

Uses personal observations and interviews with mediums, exorcists, and paranormal investigators to explore the state of the paranormal in America.