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Book SynopsisFor centuries, the mountains of western North Carolina have inspired wonder and awe. It was only natural that man, after gazing at such scenic wonders, would turn some of the mystery he felt into legend. Sometimes these legends attempted to explain natural phenomena, sometimes they attempted to explain an occurrence that appeared to be supernatural, and sometimes they grew up around the eccentric characters that were drawn to the isolation of these mysterious hills. This collection of eighteen stories presents some of the mystery and awe that the mountains convey, and it may alter your perception of the Blue Ridge and Smoky Mountains forever. You may never stand atop Roan Mountain during a storm without thinking you hear a ghostly choir. You may gaze at the top of Chimney Rock during a hazy summer afternoon and wonder if it really is a ghostly cavalry fight you see. If you spend the night near High Hampton, you may find yourself listening for the call of the lonesome white owl. If you stand at Wiseman's View, you will probably think that you, too, can see the Brown Mountain Lights. Standing atop Clingman's Dome, you may wonder if there really is an enchanted lake where animals flock to heal their wounds somewhere in the valley below. And you will always wonder if the fly you hear on your mountain walk means that Spearfinger is lurking nearby. For several years, folklorists Randy Russell and Janet Barnett have taught a course about Southern folklore at the North Carolina Center for Advancement of Teaching in Cullowhee, North Carolina. Russell is also the author of several mysteries, including Edgar Award nominee Hot Wire. They live in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Book SynopsisThe definitive portrait of Americans who believe in or have experienced such phenomena as ghosts, Bigfoot, UFOs, psychic phenomena, astrology, and the power of mediumsTrade Review"Sociologists all, Bader and Mencken and Baker have written a solid book on an esoteric topic . . . this is the most authoritative profile this reviewer has encountered on Americans who believe in or who have experienced 'paranormal phenomena'." -- S. Krippner, Saybrook University * Choice Magazine *"The book provides solid evidence on a number of topics about paranormal belief and practice that have been much debated by social scientists." -- Andrew McKinnon * Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion *"(The Authors) have used the data from the Baylor Religion Survey, and relevant field work, to provide a demographic profile of paranormal beliefs in the United States . . . The strength of Paranormal Actvivity lies in it's ability to avoid joining the debate on either extreme. Reporting the field work in a straightforward manner, the book allows for the statistics to stay in the forground." * wordpress.com *"Paranormal Activity is the ultimate anthology of the educational, religious, sexual, and monetary factors that influence people's perceptions and interests in the parinormal . . . The book deconstructs what would normally be dry and stuffy scientific data into cleverly engaging sections." -- Kyle B. Morton * Fate Magazine *"Paranormal America provides an in-depth analysis of beliefs and experiences that lie outside the realm of maintream religion and science, or at least those that exist at their furthest edges, and it will serve as a seminal wok for future research on the paranormal." -- Paul J. Olson * Sociology of Religion *"Paranormal America is an authoritative but extremely readable analysis of an important but often ignored subculture. This fine book explains how many people seek personally-relevant meaning in a chaotic and often alienating world. In these pages we learn much not only about believers in ESP, Bigfoot, and astrology, but also about the general ways in which all human minds make sense of our perplexing position in the universe." -- William Bainbridge,author of Across the Secular Abyss: From Faith to Wisdom"It is accessible to any reader with an interest in the convergence of paranormal beliefs and religion. The thought-provoking narrative will not disappoint experts on the topic. Highly recommended" * Library Journal *"The authors convincingly show that believing in flying saucers or some other paranormal subject—Bigfoot, ghosts, astrology, psychics—is not fringe at all. More than two-thirds of Americans accept the reality of at least one such phenomenon." * The Washington Post *"What makes Paranormal America a fun read is that one would assume scientists would poke more fun at people who study paranormal activity. Instead, they blend skepticism with data and great details that leave readers with a sense of balance." * Austin American-Statesman Blog *"“This is an interesting study which is likely to be referred to by sociologists for some considerable time to come, and no doubt put to various, sometimes mutually contradictory, uses." * The Magonia Review of Books *"Entertaining sightseeing in a world that is often trivialized by academics."" * Journal of American History *"Paranormal America presents an array of fascinating data derived from a large-scale survey on areas of human experience that are sorely in need of scholarly attention." * Journal of Religion and Popular Culture *"It’s a rare delight when a book comes my way from a publisher that is both engrossing and intellectually stimulating. Paranormal America: Ghost Encounters, UFO Sightings, Bigfoot Hunts, and Other Curiosities in Religion and Culture, is one that ably checks both columns and will likely soon be nestled on my shelf next to Glen Chilton’s The Attack of The Killer Rhododendrons and Gregory L. Reece’s Weird Science and Bizarre Beliefs: Mysterious Creatures, Lost Worlds and Amazing Inventions... I wholeheartedly recommend this second edition as a strong entry point for anyone interested in the paranormal, whether as a curiosity or academic pursuit." -- Journal of Religion and CultureTable of ContentsAcknowledgments 1 Th e House of 150 Ghosts 2 Th e Truth Is Within 3 Th e Truth Is Out There: Paranormal Beliefs and Experiences 4 Round Trip to Hell in a Flying Saucer? 5 Paranormal Subcultures 6 Paranormal People 7 Darkness and Light 8 Out on a Limb Appendix Notes References Index About the Authors

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Book SynopsisAn exploration of the spooky side of Edmonton.Full of ghosts and strange sights, Edmonton is a place rich in the paranormal. Or is it? Are there really spirits that lurk around Fort Edmonton and the provincial legislature? Do ghosts really haunt the halls of the University of Alberta, rushing off to classes that have long finished? Can paranormal echoes of the dark history of Charles Camsell Hospital still be felt within its walls today? What about the stories of the phantoms that loiter around the graveyards, bars, schools, and pools of the city?In this collection of more than forty stories, Eerie Edmonton reveals the truth in the tales people tell and shines a spotlight on the city's dark shadows and colourful past. Join Rhonda Parrish and Rona Anderson as they compare personal accounts of hauntings and paranormal activity with documented history and their own on-the-ground investigations.Trade ReviewEerie Edmonton is a fantastic addition to any ghost story lover’s library, filled with humour, honesty, and creepiness a-plenty. * S.G. Wong, acclaimed crime & speculative fiction author and lover of ghost stories *Table of ContentsIntroductionRhonda's StoryAbout RonaHow This Is Going to Work Part One: Public Spaces and Buildings1. The Alberta Legislature — 9820 107 Street NW2. Unnamed Restaurant — 10354 82 Avenue NW3. Fort Edmonton — 7000 143 Street NW4. Walterdale Theatre — 10322 83 Avenue NW5. University of Alberta — 116 Street & 85 Avenue6. Super Dougie’s Ink — 6503 118 Avenue NW7. Edmonton’s Blubeard8. Felicia Graham9. Westmount Junior High School — 11124 130 Street NW10 Charles Camsell Hospital — 12804 114 Avenue NW11. Dominion Hotel Building — 10324 82 Avenue NW12.The Guilty Martini — 10338 81 Avenue13. Garneau Theatre — 8712 109 Street NW14. Wee Book Inn — 10310 82 Avenue NW15. Mount Pleasant Cemetery — 5420 106 Street NW16. Edmonton Cemetery — 11820 107 Avenue NW17.The Granite Club — 8620 107 Street NW18. Edmonton 1881 School — 10425 99 Avenue19. Alberta Block (Former CKUA Building) — 10526 Jasper Avenue20. Scona Pool — 10450 72 Avenue NW21. Queen Elizabeth School — 9425 132 Avenue NW22.Masonic Order Freemasons Hall of Edmonton — 10318 100 Avenue NW23. Strathcona Museum, Sherwood Park — 913 Ash Street, Sherwood Park Part Two: Private Residences24. Private Residences: A Different Approach25. Brittney — Knottwood Area (Millwoods)26. Chloe — Central Edmonton27. Janice — Kilkenny28.Corinne — Glenora29. Daryl — McKernan30. Cassandra — River Valley31. Premee — Alberta Hospital Edmonton32. Sandi — Devon33. Fraser — Gateway Boulevard34. Mike — Castle Downs and Gariepy35. Tanya — Parkallen36. Ghost Cats In ConclusionAcknowledgementsSources and Further ReadingImage Credits

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