At the heart of the parapsychology (psi) battle are two types of phenomena: extra-sensory perception (ESP) and psycho-kinesis (PK). ESP is reception of information without any normal sensory means; PK is the use of the mind to influence physical states without any direct physical contact. Neither effect can be explained by ordinary science, so parapsychologists with experimental evidence that they are real are accused of bad science or bad faith or both. This collection of essays shows that a simple division into 'sceptics' and 'believers' cannot be made. The real struggle, for all researchers, is not with each other, but to get a secure hold on the subject itself.

Brad and Barry Klinge have been investigating paranormal occurrences for the last 20 years....

Most scholars dismiss research into the paranormal as pseudoscience, a frivolous pursuit for the paranoid or gullible. Even historians of religion, whose work naturally attends to events beyond the realm of empirical science, have shown scant interest in the subject. But the history of psychical phenomena, Jeffrey J. Kripal contends, is an untapped source of insight into the sacred and by tracing that history through the last two centuries of Western thought we can see its potential centrality to the critical study of religion.Kripal grounds his study in the work of four major figures in the history of paranormal research: psychical researcher Frederic Myers; writer and humorist Charles Fort; astronomer, computer scientist, and ufologist Jacques Vallee; and philosopher and sociologist... Less

Unlike many books on the paranormal, which are focused on debunking or verifying such beliefs, in this book sociologist Goode is interested in explaining paranormal belief as a sociological phenomenon: Who believes, why, and what are the consequences?

In this highly entertaining investigation of the paranormal experiences of many of the world's best-loved film stars are tales of ghosts as seen by the likes of Telly Sevalas, Roger Moore, Anna Neagle and Elke Sommer, and of the film star ghosts themselves, including Boris Karloff, Clifton Webb and Rudolph Valentino. Here also are Sophia Loren, Vincent Price, Gloria Swanson, Basil Rathbone, Sylvester Stallone and many others who have experienced premonotions that have saved them from death, visions which revealed startling news or predictions of future events which may not have shaped the history of the world but certainly helped to shape some of the movie businesses most illustrious characters.

Tales of alien abductions, miraculous relics, and haunted castles have attracted believers and skeptics across the globe for centuries. Paranormal investigator Joe Nickell tackles the world's most seemingly inexplicable myths in Adventures in Paranormal Investigation. With four decades of experience in the field, Nickell employs skepticism and scientific analysis to pull truth from the mires of false evidence and trickery that surround both old and new legends and mysteries. Unlike authors who engage in hype and sensationalism in order to foster or debunk myths, Nickell approaches each case with a rational and scientific approach intended to find the truth. Occam's Razor -- all things being equal, the simplest solution is the best one -- is a principal instrument in his investigative... Less

This is a thrilling debut novel from an exciting newcomer to the world of paranormal romantic suspense....

Each title explores a specific issue by placing expert opinions in a unique pro/con format, exposing readers to many sides of a debate which promotes issue awareness as well as critical thinking.

Jung's lifelong interest in the paranormal contributed significantly to the development of his influential but controversial theory of synchronicity. In this volume Roderick Main brings together a selection of Jung's writings on topics from well-known and less accessible sources to explore the close relationship between them.In a searching introduction he addresses all the main aspects of synchronicity and clarifies the confusions and difficulties commonly experienced by readers interested in achieving a real understanding of what Jung had to say.This book provides an excellent companion to Jung's Synchronicity: An Acausal Connecting Principle (Routledge) and reveals the full extent and range of Jung's researches into a range of psychic phenomena which are still not yet adequately... Less

(Romance / Paranormal Romance) Jewelry designer Jade Starr's paranormal gift to set emotions in metals and gems has made her the target of a powerful and ruthless enemy bent on revenge. Two years earlier, that same enemy had sent his men to ambush her and her bodyguard, Blake. Unknown to Jade, Blake was really Ash Hunter working undercover. Hunter, whose appearance has been changed by life-saving surgery, can't remember the months leading up to the attack, including his deep attraction to Jade. Now he's assigned once again as her bodyguard. Lately, he's disturbed by dreams about a woman, resembling Jade, who once betrayed him. Jade, who thinks Blake died, is startled by Hunter's eerie resemblance to her former bodyguard. She eventually learns the truth, but is forced to keep the knowledge... Less