Parapsychological studies Books
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Consciousness Beyond Life
Book SynopsisExplains how people who are clinically dead can have a transformative experience, illustrating the stories of people who have gone through a Near Death Experience (NDE). This title states that our consciousness does not always coincide with brain functions, and shows that consciousness can even be experienced separate from the body.Trade Review"Dr. Pim van Lommel's Consciousness Beyond Life is an exciting, informative, and thorough overview of near-death experiences. As one of the foremost experts in the field, his work moves us closer to rational comprehension of human kind's deepest mystery- life after death." -- Raymond A. Moody MD,PhD, author of Life After Life "In Consciousness Beyond Life, cardiologist Pim van Lommel constructs a model of consciousness that courageously builds on all we know. The resulting view is... bright and hopeful... and has the redeeming feature of being consistent with scientific data, which in our era makes all the difference." -- Dr. Larry Dossey "Pim van Lommel shows that the symphony of human consciousness does continue... [even] at the portals of death. His evidence is robust, and can no longer be ignored either by the science community, or by society at large." -- Dr. Ervin Laszlo "Most books on NDEs only touch on some of the ideas that are presented, but the distinctive contribution of this book is that it presents and defends a complete theory of consciousness... What a brilliant, erudite and magisterial book. A magnificent achievement, clearly a landmark book. " -- Dr. Kenneth Ring, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, University of Connecticut "Consciousness Beyond Life confronts the apparent enigma of clear thinking, accurate perception, and enhanced memory in people who are clinically dead. This rigorous and provocative book may change our ideas about the mind and how we practice medicine." -- Bruce Greyson, M.D., Carlson Professor of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences at the University of Virginia School of Medicine "I highly recommend Consciousness Beyond Life. Van Lommel is convinced that NDEs are real experiences, not just some sort of brain malfunction. He... has studied NDEs for more than 20 years and this is an authoritative look, with solid medical background. " -- Dr. Charles T. Tart, Ph.D. "There have been several books published which explore consciousness, the near-death experience, or the brain, but van Lommel's book is the most comprehensive... Human beings are something more than physical bodies. There is life after death. Read Consciousness Beyond Life and expand your mind with hope." -- Basil & Spice "The most significant contribution to the field to appear in many years, containing as it does [van Lommel's] mature philosophical reflections on the implications of the findings of his study on near-death experiences in survivors of cardiac arrest." -- David Lorimer, editor of the Network Review
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Princeton University Press Synchronicity
Book SynopsisJung was intrigued from early in his career with coincidences, especially those surprising juxtapositions that scientific rationality could not adequately explain. He discussed these ideas with Albert Einstein before World War I, but first used the term 'synchronicity' in a 1930 lecture. This title presents Jung's thinking on synchronicity.Trade Review"Winner of the 2012 First Place Cover/Jacket in the Professional, Scholarly Series, New York Book Show"Table of Contents*Frontmatter, pg. i*Table of Contents, pg. v*Foreword to the 2010 Edition, pg. vii*Editorial Preface, pg. xi*Synchronicity: An Acausal Connecting Principle, pg. 1*Foreword, pg. 3*1. Exposition, pg. 5*2. An Astrological Experiment, pg. 43*3. Forerunners of the Idea of Synchronicity, pg. 69*4. Conclusion, pg. 89*APPENDIX: On Synchronicity, pg. 104*Bibliography, pg. 117*Index, pg. 125*Princeton/Bollingen Paperback Editions, pg. 137
£8.99
HarperCollins Publishers Mctaggart L Intention Experiment
Book SynopsisEver wondered if your intentions, prayers or wishes have a real, calculable effect on the world? Here, from Lynne McTaggart, groundbreaking author of The Field', comes riveting accounts of scientific investigations and real case histories with evidence that we are all connected and our intentions can be harnessed as a collective force for good.For the last 40 years renegade scientists, experimenting with the limits of quantum physics, have made seemingly impossible discoveries. 1966: a lie-detector expert accidentally discovers that plants can read thoughts. 1982: meditating Buddhist monks in the Himalayas turn their bodies into a human furnace. 1994: a psychologist''s experiments reveal a stream of light flowing from healers during healing.These events form part of an extraordinary scientific story and revolutionary discovery that thought is a thing that affects other things.In The Intention Experiment, Lynne McTaggart, author of the international bestseller The Field, joins forces wTrade ReviewPrevious praise for The Field: "This important book…makes a good case that we are on the verge of another revolution in our understanding of the universe-perhaps even greater than the one that heralded the Atomic Age." Arthur C. Clarke "Fascinating, provocative, and highly readable….One of the most thought-provoking reads of [the year]." The Ecologist
£10.44
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Plant Spirit Healing: A Guide to Working with
Book SynopsisIndigenous healers and shamans have known since antiquity that plants possess a spirit essence that can communicate through light, sound, and vibration. Now scientific studies are verifying this understanding. Plant Spirit Healingreveals the power of plant spirits to join with human intelligence to bring about profound healing. These spirits take us beyond mere symptomatic treatment to aligning us with the vast web of nature. Plants are more than their chemical constituents. They are intelligent beings that have the capacity to raise consciousness to a level where true healing can take place. In this book, herbalist Pam Montgomery offers an understanding of the origins of disease and the therapeutic use of plant spirits to bring balance and healing. She offers a process engaging heart, soul, and spirit that she calls the triple spiral path. In our modern existence, we are increasingly challenged with broken hearts, souls in exile, and malnourished spirits. By working through the heart, we connect with the soul and gain access to spirit. She explains that the evolution of plants has always preceded their animal counterparts and that plant spirits offer a guide to our spiritual evolution--a stage of growth imperative not only for the healing of humans but also the healing of the earth.Trade Review“This is a profound work. Written with a clarity and depth of understanding that only someone deeply attuned to their subject could master. Pam Montgomery weaves indigenous wisdom, modern research, science, and quantum physics into a vibrant testament of the sacred and powerful nature inherent in plant medicine. The message transmitted through every page in this amazing book is bound to change our perception of herbal healing--and of medicine in general.” * Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist and founder of United Plant Savers and author of Rosemary Gladstar&rsqu *“A blessing of a book. Pam Montgomery’s writing shines with what Hildegard of Bingen called viriditas--the healing power of the Green. It is filled with the wisdom of a real herbalist.” * David Hoffmann, FNIMH, AHG, author of Medical Herbalism and Herbal Prescriptions after 50 *“Pam Montgomery lives the way of life she writes about in Plant Spirit Healing. Her extensive knowledge of plants is conveyed in the context of a wider spiritual path of healing and transformation. It honors and utilizes her direct intuitive experience as well as her rigorous studies as a highly respected herbalist and teacher.” * Nicki Scully, author of Alchemical Healing and Power Animal Meditations *“If you’ve ever found yourself having a conversation with a plant, feeling emotional towards a mountain, or hearing whispers on the wind this book is for you. We are urged to listen very carefully to the primal conversation of plants and join in, widening our community to really include them. Plant Spirit Healing offers practical icebreakers to establish relationships with our green friends, not just those currently used in herbal medicine traditions, but all plants.” * John Seed, rainforest activist, founder of the Rainforest Information Centre and coauthor of Thinkin *“Plant Spirit Healing is a book about communicating with the spirits of plants, and enlisting plant spirits to heal. Pam Montgomery presents a portrait of what it is like to live immersed in a living Nature. Plant Spirit Healing is an antidote to the excesses of modern life, stripped of meaning, spirit, and relationship. Words like love, joy, spirit, and life can be abstractions, but here they are real.” * Matthew Wood, AHG, author of The Book of Herbal Wisdom *“Pam’s new book, Plant Spirit Healing, gets to the root of a profound way to wholeness--from modern physics to native tradition--then takes us through a growing process of learning and deepening our trust in connections with the loving power of the green world. She ultimately helps us create a flowering of this wonderful way of healing in our own lives and with our clients. In my mind, it is already a classic.” * Brooke Medicine Eagle, author of Buffalo Woman Comes Singing and The Last Ghost Dance *“Every soul searching for truth will drink in the words on these pages like a healing potion, whether or not one has any experience using herbs. And for those who love Latin names and chemistry, this door opens a way to the power of plants that goes far beyond the physical.” * Amanda McQuade Crawford, MNIMH, RH(AHG), author of Herbal Remedies for Women and The Herbal Menopaus *“Pam Montgomery has built a tangible bridge between the spiritual needs of people and the spiritual powers of plants. She shows us how to work with these powerful allies to heal our bodies and nourish our souls. This work presents a whole new arena for plant lovers and herbalists. At this time in our evolution, plant spirits can and will be our partners in a new paradigm of mutual understanding that might just save us all. Pam is a spiritual ambassador for the plant kingdom, urging us to view and sense plants in a profoundly deep way that honors their much overlooked spiritual gifts, and she shows us how to tap into this power for healing of ourselves and the planet.” * Rosita Arvigo, ND, author of Sastun and Spiritual Bathing *"You've heard of gardeners talking to their plants to help them grow. What about letting plants talk to us? . . . Montgomery explores the many avenues for gaining information and insight from the plant world . . . " * Rutland Herald *" . . . contains many personal accounts of interactions with plants with both herself and her students." * Richard D. Wright, New Age Retailer *"This book weaves in modern research and quantum physics, but does not stop there. It becomes an experiential lesson to lead readers into deepening their relationship with healing plants. Anyone with an open mind can follow Montgomery's directions, much of which involves developing a keen sense of observation and attention." * The American Herb Association Quarterly Newsletter, Vol. XXIII, Issue 3, Summer 2008 *"This groundbreaking book is based on the author's own research and experience. She explains how readers can bring about wellness and balance by joining with the spirit essence of the plants. At the same time, this accomplishes other important goals, such as healing the earth and providing experiences with nature." * BellaOnline, March 2009 *"That Plant Spirit Healing is a top seller for its publisher signals that not only is it written in an accessible way, but that the modern audience resonates with the idea that people and plants share root and bough." * Cascade Anderson Geller, Herbalist, Nov 2009 *"Herbalist Pam Montgomery not only gives us a concise glimpse into origins of disease and the therapeutic use of plant spirits, she gives us ways we can heal our own body, mind and spirit though the healing powers. . . Montgomery will give you, in lay-terms, inspiration to make changes within your own life and reflect the importance of plant life in human survival and healing our planet." * Irene Watson, Reader Views, August 2010 *"Plants lead the way in the creation of the Earth and now they guide us in our evolving spiritual awakening in our co-creative partnership with them. Plants become an evolutionary imperative both for us and the Earth. This book is a very important read for us as we go into the New Age, a book with which I deeply resonate in my own work with ecstatic trance that I use for journeying into the spirit world of plants." * Nicholas Brink, author of Ecstatic Soul Retrieval *Table of ContentsForeword: Reclaiming the Invisible by Stephen Harrod BuhnerAcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart OneThe Theoretical Basis for Plant Spirit Healing1 Spiritual Ecology2 The Essential Nature of Plants3 The Triple Spiral Path4 The Heart of the Matter5 The Connecting Link--Our Soul6 Spirit HealingPart TwoThe Practical Application of Plant Spirit Healing7 The Dreamtime of Plants8 Building Relationships with Plants9 Healing Oneself, Others, and the Planet with Plant Spirits10 Building Personal Power11 Foundational Healing Modalities12 Origins of Dis-ease and the Therapeutic Use of Plant SpiritsPart ThreeThe Healing Gifts of Plants13 Plant AlliesEpilogueBibliographyAbout the AuthorIndex
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Findhorn Press Ltd The Findhorn Garden Story: Inspired Color Photos
Book SynopsisUpdated to showcase color photographs, this spiritual classic presents the history and philosophy of Scotland’s Findhorn Community. Findhorn was founded more than 40 years ago in far northeast Scotland on windswept and barren sand dunes that happened to sprout a miraculous garden. Plants, flowers, trees, and organic vegetables of enormous sizes began to grow in a small plot around the 30-foot caravan trailer inhabited by three adults and three children living on meager unemployment benefits. Guidance by God and absolute faith in the art of manifestation led the occupants to this unlikely locale to create a magnetic center that would draw people from all over the world. Their discovery of how to contact and cooperate with the nature spirits and devas that made the garden possible sparked a phenomenon that continues today, as Findhorn has grown into a thriving village housing hundreds of people from all over the world and an internationally recognized spiritual-learning center.
£18.61
Crown Surviving Death
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£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Happy Medium
Book SynopsisTrade Review"A truly important and courageous book that will help many people to understand their soul's journey, to heal grief, and to let go of fear." -- -- Brian L. Weiss, M.D., author of Many Lives, Many Masters
£9.49
Inner Traditions Bear and Company Animal Wayshowers: The Lightworkers Ushering In
Book SynopsisA guide to understand, support, and honor the soul missions of our animal companions• 2023 Coalition of Visionary Resources Silver Award• Explains how animals that live alongside humans are lightworkers helping to raise the vibration of collective consciousness and aid in humanity’s ascension process• Shares example stories of incredible animal Wayshowers from around the world whose actions and sacrifices on behalf of their human companions changed them all for the better• Offers meditations, rituals, and transformational soul practices to embrace 5D frequencies, intuit heart intelligence, connect to the Higher Self, and heal the shadowAnimals are natural holders of 5D consciousness. The extraordinary animals who have chosen, at a soul level, to live alongside humans are lightworkers on the front lines of the animal kingdom’s mission to help people to heal, evolve, and assist in raising the vibration of the planet and collective consciousness to 5D.As Tammy Billups reveals, once we become aware of the soul path of our animal companions, we are then able to connect with them soul-to-soul, not only supporting their soul missions but also finding the healing we need to let go of 3D reality. Sharing stories of incredible animal wayshowers from around the world, she explores the many levels of service your beloved animal friends are providing you every day, including during disasters, storms, and pandemics. She shows how they help shoulder the psychological and emotional burdens we are not yet capable of holding on our own and show us the way back to our own hearts. The author offers meditations, rituals, and exercises for applying the teachings of the animal stories shared, including transformational soul practices to embrace 5D frequencies, intuit heart intelligence, connect to the Higher Self, and heal the shadow. Offering ways to embrace and emulate the soul teachings of our animal companions, Tammy Billups shows that, by honoring animals as courageous guides on our ascension to 5D consciousness, we too can become wayshowers in our own rightTrade Review“Shows how to let animals teach you, help you heal trauma, awaken to your purpose in life, and make your soul journey on Earth lighter and full of joy.” * Penelope Smith, author of Animal Talk *“Billups provides unique insights as to the sacred purpose of the animals in our lives that demonstrate how powerful they are and will leave you no doubt about their direct connection to Source.” * Steven Farmer, Ph.D., author of Animal Spirit Guides *“Animal wayshowers are the much-needed guides of these uncertain times. Tammy thoughtfully shares how they invite us to raise our energetic vibration and enter the joy of fifth-dimensional awareness.” * Dawn Brunke, author of Animal Voices and Shadow Animals *“A timely and spot-on guide to the vitally sacred roles that animals play in raising the consciousness of humanity, complete with a road map to get you there. Bravo!” * Lynn McKenzie, author of Bark, Neigh, Meow *“Animal Wayshowers is a well-crafted lighthouse of a book, awakening our path forward beyond 3D into the 5D consciousness of truly living a life of unconditional love and service to humanity. Billups skillfully communicates through each example story our own capacity to love deeper when we open our hearts and minds to the greater possibilities of how our fur friends are guiding us to a world more amazing than we could ever imagine. Time and time again the book moved me to tears and broke my soul open into a deeper understanding of just how perfect our animal companions are. Animal Wayshowers is a road map into ascension, if you are ready, to living in a 5D world.” * Don Reed Simmons, sound therapist and shamanic practitioner and teacher *“Animal Wayshowers is life changing! You will never see animals in the same way again. Billups takes us to a new level of understanding our complex relationship with animals that breaks through the old paradigm of the myth of human superiority as it invites us to recognize them as fifth-dimensional wayshowers for humanity. Through teachings, a stellar illustration of the dimensions, animal stories, and a subtle but profound shift in perspective, you will see with new eyes. Brilliant!” * Carley Mattimore, MS, LCPC, coauthor of Sacred Messengers of Shamanic Africa *“Tammy Billups helps us embark upon a journey to higher consciousness by learning from our beloved animal companions. Animal Wayshowers is filled with heartwarming stories that illustrate the power that animals have on our healing and personal growth. From cats and dogs to rabbits and turtles, we learn that animals are ambassadors of higher consciousness. Throughout the book Tammy demonstrates how the compassion, unconditional love, and pure presence of animals can change us inside and out, while providing practical techniques and approaches for partnering with our animal companions to bring greater healing to the world at large.” * Nicholas Pearson, author of Crystal Basics and Foundations of Reiki Ryoho *“Tammy Billups has done it again, giving us yet another wonderful book filled with profound wisdom, transformative exercises, and inspiring, heartopening stories. Just as the animals in this book hold a higher vibration for their human companions, the energy in these pages will shift you into a higher frequency way of being, and the words will guide and lovingly support you on your ascension path.” * Judith Corvin-Blackburn, LCSW, DMin, author of Activating Your 5D Frequency and Empowering the Spiri *“Tammy Billups has managed to effortlessly capture what we instinctively knew was already true and illustrates it through dozens of real-life stories from around the globe. As a lifelong empath and animal lover, I have experienced what Tammy highlights in her book, and I know the truth of it in my bones. Animals have consciousness, self-awareness, purpose, and soul. Her book gives heartwarming validation, yet also real-world, actionable advice and practices to engage with your companion more intimately and raise your personal frequency. If you want a deeper understanding of the role our animals play in our lives and how they help us heal and evolve, you must read this book!” * Rev. Stephanie Red Feather, Ph.D., author of The Evolutionary Empath *“In her third book, animal healer extraordinaire Tammy Billups once again raises our collective understanding of what underlies the extraordinary connections that many of us have with our animal companions. Billups reveals the biggest insight she’s gained through thousands of healing sessions with animals and people--our animal partners can be our ‘pathfinders,’ too. Packed with too many heartwarming examples to ignore, Billups makes the case that the animals with whom we are destined to share our lives are here for the highest of purposes--to help us heal and evolve.” * Paul Chen, Publisher of Natural Awakenings magazine Atlanta *“Animal Wayshowers will nourish your soul, bring you joy, and subconsciously begin to transform you into an incredible guardian for your animal companion. Highly Recommended!” * Jesse Sternberg, author of Enlightened Dog Training *"I suspect anyone reading this has shared an intensely close relationship with an animal.?Those of us who have wanted to delve more deeply into those relationships on spiritual and sacred levels will find the author, an internationally recognized soul healer, to be a warm and compassionate guide Readers who are skeptical about metaphysics and spirituality can read Animal Wayshowers for the stories alone, but they might find themselves opening to a different world view.?Others already in tune with the principles Tammy expounds will find confirmation.?My advice to all readers, however, is to read this book with an open mind and an open heart." * Sally Rosenthal, Best Friends Animal Society *Table of ContentsForeword: The Bodhisattva Hearts of Our Animal Kin Linda Star Wolf, Ph.D. Introduction: Your Ascension Guides Part I Their Sacred Purpose1 What Is an Animal Wayshower? 2 5D Consciousness Is in the House (or Barn) 3 The Light Warriors of the Animal KingdomAn Expression of Gratitude 4 Wired to Serve Raising Consciousness 5 Disaster ReliefPart II The Sacred Partnership 6 The Divine Collaboration7 Transformational Deep Dives Jumping Hurdles of the Heart: Stephanie & Unicum Transformational Soul Practice: Healing the HeartAngels and Lifesavers: Andrea & Monty Transformational Soul Practice: Releasing Fear 8 The Enlightened Luminaries Shamanic Joy-Bringer: Ruby & Bella Transformational Soul Practice: Connecting to Your Higher Self The Noble One: Elaine & MaverickTransformational Soul Practice: Invoking Self-Forgiveness 9 Sacred Service of the Heart Compassionate Master Healers: Maura & Blue Transformational Soul Practice: Creating Good Karma Healing Sound Maestros: elicity & Bear Transformational Soul Practice: Replenishing Self-Care The Miracle Wolfs: Star Wolf & Vision Wolf Transformational Soul Practice: Connecting with Your Soul PackPart III Your Sacred Work 10 Ease Their Journey 11 Creating Habits and Rituals through 5D Practices 12 5D Healing Modalities for People and AnimalsSound Therapy Interview with Don Reed SimmonsCrystal TherapyInterview with Nicholas Pearson Afterword: The Heart of a Wayshower AcknowledgmentsResources About the Author Index
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Red Wheel/Weiser Third Eye Spies: Learn Remote Viewing from the
Book Synopsis?Russell Targ?s Third Eye Spies is a masterwork in the history and practice of remote viewing.? ?Dean Radin, MS, PhD, chief scientist at the Institute of Noetic Sciences and author of Real Magic and other books Explore the evidence of psychic powers and learn the skills of remote viewing from the masters for yourself. Russell Targ has been successfully teaching people how to tap into their psychic abilities for more than fifty years. This began in 1972 when he cofounded a CIA-sponsored ESP research program at Stanford Research Institute. The program yielded such incredible results as the description of a secret Russian weapons factory in Siberia and the location of several kidnapped US officials, including the ambassador to Iran. The founders also trained six Army intelligence officers to create an Army psychic corps that became known as Stargate.Third Eye Spies will introduce you to the most successful and gifted remote viewers in the world along with the evidence of their psychic abilities. Remote viewing is the opportunity to describe and experience objects and events in the distance, the past, and the future. Targ shares the simple techniques masters of remote viewing use to expand the mind?s eye beyond one?s physical location. With Third Eye Spies, you will be able to step beyond the boundaries of your physical body and learn to live with psychic abilities.
£13.49
McFarland & Co Inc The Science of Spirit
Book Synopsis Throughout the 20th century and into the new millennium, humanity has made enormous advancements in science and technology. Spiritual enlightenment, however, has gone relatively neglected, as fascination with material progress tends to keep us focused on the physical world, giving less importance to universal values, to being, to spiritual life. Parapsychological research has produced significant findings over the last few decades, and science has the obligation to continue exploring this area, seeking to contribute to the spiritual enlightenment of humanity. This book examines evidence of traditional psychic phenomena, promoting a more comprehensive understanding of them, and offering new perspective to see ourselves as particles of universal energy, interconnected with all others.Table of ContentsFrom Science to Love (by way of introduction) 1 2 Towards Enlightenment 4 3 Particles of Energy 8 4 Consciousness 12 5 Spiritual Evolution 18 6 Grains of Sand 25 7 Thought Transmission 28 8 Psychokinesis 35 9 Willpower 3910 Neurosciences and Parapsychology 4311 Near-Death Experiences 4912 Successive Lives 5313 Survival and Instrumental TransCommunication 6014 Astral Body 6515 Regression and Progression 6916 Mediumship 7617 Intuition 8318 Self-Healing and Healing 8619 Paradigm Shift 9220 Transparency 9721 Discernment 10322 Discovering the Path 10923 Universal Values 11424 Responsibility 12025 Learning to Think 12726 Whole Truth 13227 Happiness 13628 Harmony 14029 Impersonal Life 14630 Unconditional Love 153Bibliography 157Index 173
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HarperCollins Publishers Psychic Protection
Book SynopsisThis is an exciting new introduction to the key techniques of psychic protection. It not only explores the history behind its use, and its intrinsic relationship with our natural enviroment, but includes practical, easy-to-use techniques.Psychic Protection explores the human need to open up consciousness and develop its unrealised potential against negative energies. This introductory guide combines practical, easy-to-use techniques, such as visualizations and flower essences, with actual case studies. It also explains:what psychic protection is and why everyone needs it psychic protection in everyday life psychic attachment and how to guard against psychic attack
£10.44
Xlibris Corporation The Trickster and the Paranormal
£13.30
Rowman & Littlefield The Man Who Could Fly
Book SynopsisSt. Joseph of Copertino began having mystical visions at the age of seven, but it was not until he began practicing his faith as a Franciscan priest that he realized the full potential of his mind's power over his bodyhe was able to levitate. Throughout his priesthood St. Joseph became famous for frequent levitations that were observed on hundreds of occasions and by thousands of witnesses, including many skeptics. Michael Grosso delves into the biography of the saint to explore the many strange phenomena that surrounded his life and develops potential physical explanations for some of the most astounding manifestations of his religious ecstasy. Grosso draws upon contemporary explorations into cognition, the relationship between the human mind and body, and the scientifically recorded effects of meditation and other transcendent practices to reveal the implications of St. Joseph's experiences and abilities.Trade ReviewGrosso, former humanities and philosophy teacher at Marymount Manhattan College, canvasses the spiritual awakenings of St. Joseph of Copertino, the 17th century Italian friar who was purportedly could levitate, dedicating ample space to his troubled childhood. After an introduction that grounds St. Joseph’s miraculous feats in contemporary arguments against strict scientific, materialist views on reality—particularly the work of philosopher Paul Feyerabend—Grosso guides readers through St. Joseph’s private and public life, detailing the many primary accounts of supernatural events that seemingly encircled St. Joseph: levitation, psychokinesis, poltergeists, inedia, and materialization. He asks the why and how questions of 'is it possible?' Readers who are interested in the mystery surrounding historical figures shunned by the church will discover tidbits of fascinating information regarding this oft-suffering soul. Grosso’s work here is thorough. * Publishers Weekly *A miracle, to quote St. Augustine,'does not occur contrary to nature, but contrary to what we know of nature.' So what happens when a miracle occurs, repeatedly, what can it tell us about the nature of the nature we inhabit and, more importantly perhaps, about its meaning? This is the subject of Michael Grosso’s searching, beautifully written and challenging book.... The Man Who Could Fly is not only an exemplary case study of a levitating saint but an agenda both for further research, search and reconfiguration of what it might mean to be human in a universe the knowledge of which remains enticingly and enjoyably uncertain, open and inviting. * Network Review *The Man Who Could Fly is a story of considerable interest to parapsychologists, and one which Grosso tells very well indeed, with the attention to relevant detail one expects from a well-informed philosopher. * Journal of the Society for Psychical Research *Provocatively, happily, Michael Grosso’s elegant book on the ecstasies and flights of Joseph does not leave the reader with an easy escape from the conclusion that St. Joseph of Copertino really was ‘the man who could fly.’ -- Jeffrey J Kripal, author of Authors of the Impossible: The Paranormal and the SacredGrosso’s enthralling study immerses us in the strange world of a levitating, seventeenth-century mystic, but does much more too. Above all, it invites us to question present-day assumptions about the dependence of mind on brain and, ultimately, the nature of reality. -- Paul Marshall, PhD, BSc, RGN, RMNThe Man Who Could Fly is a thrilling examination of our evolving understanding of consciousness and human abilities. Michael Grosso inverts the conventional dogma that matter makes mind by showing that mind shapes matter. Beautifully written and tightly reasoned, this book is a potent antidote to the suffocating, deadening effects of the materialist ideology of our time. The Man Who Could Fly is one of the most important explorations of consciousness thus far in the twenty-first century. -- Larry Dossey, MD, Author of Healing Beyond the Body, Reinventing Medicine and Healing Words
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McFarland & Co Inc Ghosted
Book Synopsis Reports of paranormal experiences vary tremendously, but are often associated with ghosts, haunted houses, and otherwise eerie circumstances. There exist both classic and modern texts on ghosts and haunted or possessed people, places and spaces; many discuss traditional ideas regarding such phenomena or utilize now-outdated research in highly academic and technical ways. This book offers a very different approach in reviews provided by a leading-edge research program devoted to who has ghostly experiences and why. With new insights both global in scale and multidisciplinary in scope, this collaboration by five researchers uncovers consistent evidence that anomalous experiences represent a very real Haunted People Syndrome--a term describing anomalous experiences that manifest recurrently to the same percipients and are interpreted as ghostly--with implications for future research across academia. The participation of new citizen scientists (the field investigators and r
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Hay House Inc Infinite Life Infinite Lessons
£13.09
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Pachita Spanish Edition
£12.55
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Unbelievable
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£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Unfinished Business
Book Synopsis“He helps a lot of people. He really is a healer. I think he’s basically on this earth right now at this time and place to heal. He is the real thing. I can’t tell you how many times he’s been right with me.” — Shirley MacLaine “It has such a hopeful message. Even though he’s telling stories of the dead, it’s really about living your life better and inspiring people to not have unfinished business.” — Jennifer Love Hewitt James Van Praagh, world-famous medium, co-executive producer of the primetime series Ghost Whisperer, and author of the New York Times bestseller Ghosts Among Us, is back with Unfinished Business. Fans of Sylvia Browne and John Edward will find this a useful and reassuring guide for the living… from those who have passed on.
£14.39
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Journeys Out of the Body
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Penguin Putnam Inc Signs
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A renowned psychic medium teaches us how to recognize and interpret the life-changing messages from loved ones and spirit guides on the Other Side.“A collection of incredible stories . . . that speak to the universe’s endless capacity for magical moments.”—goop Laura Lynne Jackson is a psychic medium and the author of the New York Times bestseller The Light Between Us. She possesses an incredible gift: the ability to communicate with loved ones who have passed, convey messages of love and healing, and impart a greater understanding of our interconnectedness. Though her abilities are exceptional, they are not unique, and that is the message at the core of this book. Understanding “the secret language of the universe” is a gift available to all. As we learn to ask for and recognize signs from the other side, we will start to find meaning where before there was only con
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Time Warner Trade Publishing When Ghosts Speak
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Life Resources HeartFusion The Magic of Imprinting Water
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Rlpg/Galleys The Outline of Parapsychology
Book SynopsisThis is a work of systematic parapsychology. The book aims to construct a framework and system of parapsychology, taking a comprehensive approach to the field. The Outline of Parapsychology states that parapsychology has a different philosophical background from the existing science and religions, and posits that pantheism could be the theoretical basis of parapsychology. The book also integrates parapsychology with oriental philosophies and New Age movement thought.Trade ReviewAn impressive book that reflects the erudition and dedication of its author…It provides its readers with a philosophical as well as a historical perspective on the scientific attempt to understand reports of phenomena that appear to transcend mainstream science's understanding of time, space, and energy. In addition, it provides a masterful overview of serious research programs involving telepathy, clairvoyance, precognition, psychokinesis, and related topics. The Outline of Parapsychology demonstrates why this field of study is neither a superstition nor a pseudoscience, but a frontier science with profound implications for the understanding of Nature. -- Stanley Krippner Ph.DTable of ContentsChapter 1 Preface to English Version Chapter 2 Acknowledgments Chapter 3 Introduction: What is Parapsychology? Chapter 4 Chapter One: The Concise History of Parapsychology Chapter 5 Chapter Two: The Research Methods of Parapsychology Chapter 6 Chapter Three: Extrasensory Perception (ESP) Chapter 7 Chapter Four: Pshychkinesis (PK) Chapter 8 Chapter Five: Discarnate Entities (DE) Chapter 9 Chapter Six: Altered States of Consciousness (ASC) Chapter 10 Chapter Seven: Theoretical Researches on Parapsychology Chapter 11 Epilogue Chapter 12 Appendix: Main Organizations, Research Facilities, Education Institutes, and Media on Parapsychology Chapter 13 Notes Chapter 14 Bibliography Chapter 15 Subject Index Chapter 16 Name Index
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Ghosts of New York City
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd Paranormal Mississippi River
Book SynopsisTour the mighty Mississippi River with this first A-Z encyclopedia-style listing of paranormal phenomena along its winding length. Presented in a convenient, cross-referenced format, these pages are an indispensable guide of the supernatural for the curious traveler, brave riverboat pilot, ghost-folklore buff, aspiring vampire slayer, and dedicated UFO chaser. Learn how to distinguish hoodoo from Voodoo and examine posthumous perambulations and visitations of the pirate Jean Lafitte. Find out about the domain and habits of devil babies and grunch, assess haunted plantations and mansions, and chart prominent water-monster hazards. Please note, though, that the root work conjure-spells, blues-musician pacts with the devil, loup-garou assemblies, Bigfoot-trackings, Judas Eyes, and exorcism rituals are offered for entertainment and historical enlightenment only, and because dangerous, should not be undertaken by amateurs. So take a ride down the mighty Mississippi and experience the parano
£19.54
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Ghosts Ghouls Monsters of Long Island
Book SynopsisJourney with The Paranormal Adventurers as they blaze a new path to Long Island''s most perplexing paranormal mysteries: ghosts, ghouls, and monsters. See an apparition of a long-dead ship''s captain as it appears to a passenger on the Port Jefferson Ferry during a lightening storm. Cringe as a hooded humanoid creature with thin arms and long, black, boney fingers is spotted in a tree on a residential street in upscale Farmingdale. Meet a white, waxen ghoul as it walks outside a haunted cemetery in Yaphank, only to disappear into the woods as a massive Halloween night ghost hunt begins. These stories and more are written in an in-depth investigative reporter''s style, supplying useful information and aids to conduct your own paranormal hunts. Do you think these strange anomalies and mysteries don''t exist? Think again!
£14.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Folklore of the New Jersey Shore
Book SynopsisExtending along the eastern coast of the state, the Jersey Shore is filled with folklore and strange happenings. Discover how historical events here may have given birth to legend. Read about German U-boats sneaking past Sandy Hook in shallow water defying commonsense. Drive down pineland roads leading to a tiny clearing where satanic rituals, occult meetings, and whisky stills could have flourished. Chase spirits and spies at the Seabrook-Wilson House at the Bayshore Waterfront Park or consider the famed Jersey Devil. Find out about Captain Kidd and Blackbeard who may still be looking for buried treasure. See the Devil''s Tower in Cape May built so a man''s wife could see the New York City skyline, but all she saw from it was her husband with another woman if you circle the tower three times, you will see something, too. So slip into your swimsuits, don your backpacks, climb into your automobile, or mount your bicycle, and visit the Folklore Of the New Jersey Shore!
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Schiffer Publishing Ltd I Think My House is Haunted
Book SynopsisIf you think your house may be haunted, you''re not alone. Many people struggle with questions about ghosts and all the things that go along with them disembodied voices, hearing furniture move across wooden floors that are really carpeted, cold spots, disappearing items; the list goes on. This, then, is the guide for you! Learn how to tell if your house is haunted, what ghosts are and why they are, what to expect from a paranormal investigation team (or how to investigate on your own if you''d prefer), and what to do if your house really is haunted. In this day of electronics, hauntings aren''t just knocks, creaks, and footsteps The way spirits can interact with the world and you may amaze you. You''ll meet four families who have lived with some very active spirits within their homes. As you learn about what these families have experienced and how they''ve dealt with their hauntings, you may better understand your own situation. An essential guidebook for anyone who thinks they may
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McFarland & Company Basic Research in Parapsychology
Book SynopsisThis expanded and revised text includes 13 experimental reports (five new to this edition) and seven review articles involving meta-analysis and the assessment of evidence in psi research. The author provides a representative sample of the extensive literature in the controversial field.Trade ReviewA well-chosen set of research reports in experimental parapsychology...informative." —Choice"At last!...excellent...most interesting, informative, and provocative...the spectacular results will excite a student's interest and thus prepare well for lectures on related group studies or relevant theory." —The Journal of Parapsychology"A useful volume to have at hand." —Journal of the Society for Psychical Research
£27.54
McFarland & Company Parapsychology Philosophy and the Mind Essays
Book SynopsisThis work is divided into three sections and each section has three papers: ""Parasychology, Philosophy and the Mind"", ""Parasychology, Self and Survival"", and ""Parasychology, Religion and Spirituality"".Table of Contents Preface Parapsychology, Philosophy And The Mind Body and Soul: Another Look at the Mind-Brain Problem Mechanism Overruled by Mentality? Parapsychology and the Principle of Causal Closure Dualism and the Self: A Cross-Cultural Perspective Parapsychology, Self And Survival Parapsychological Phenomena and the Sense of Self Could Chrysalid Telepathy Survive? The Problem of Super Psi Parapsychology, Religion And Spirituality Hume’s “Of Miracles” and Parapsychology Could Parapsychology Have Any Bearing on Religion? Kant’s Criticism of Swedenborg: Parapsychology and the Origin of the Copernican Hypothesis John Beloff’s Publications About the Contributors Index
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McFarland & Company Parapsychology in the TwentyFirst Century Essays
Book SynopsisThis collection of essays focuses on the future of the psychical research field. Some of the areas of study covered include altered states of consciousness, ESP, Meta-Analysis, the theory of psychopraxia, and sociological and phenomenological issues.
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McFarland and Company, Inc. An Introduction to Parapsychology 5th ed.
Book Synopsis This is a thoroughly updated and revised edition of our highly acclaimed university textbook on the science of parapsychology. The objective of this book is to provide an introductory survey of parapsychologists'' efforts to explore the authenticity and bases of anomalous, apparently paranormal phenomena. It outlines the origins of parapsychological research and critically reviews investigations of extrasensory perception, psychokinesis, poltergeist phenomena, near-death and out-of-body experiences, and the evaluation of parapsychology as a scientific enterprise. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.Trade ReviewExcellent, comprehensive, well written, high quality, recommended for public, college and university libraries.” —Choice“Highly recommended...give[s] an intelligent overview...clear...organization is excellent.” —The Journal of Parapsychology“Fills the gap because it is up to date, formally written, and wide in scope...a particularly useful resource for students and teachers alike...as a textbook, Irwin's book is the best of its kind.” —Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research“An invaluable source book for students and would-be students of parapsychology...highly recommended.” —The College of Psychic StudiesTable of Contents Acknowledgments List of Figures Introduction Origins of Parapsychological Research The Phenomenology of Extrasensory Perception Experimental Research on Extrasensory Perception Extrasensory Perception and Time Psychokinesis Special Topics in PK Research Theories of Psi The Survival Hypothesis Poltergeist Experiences Near-Death Experiences Out-of-Body Experiences Apparitional Experiences Reincarnation Experiences Belief in the Paranormal Matters of Relevance Evaluation of Parapsychology as a Scientific Enterprise References Name Index Subject Index
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McFarland & Company Anomalous Experiences Essays from
Book SynopsisContains thirteen essays on the psychology and parapsychology of anomalous experience. This book explores a range of experiences, including extrasensory perception, haunting experiences, apparitions, alien contacts, seance room phenomena, and out-of-body experiences.
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McFarland & Company Exceptional Experience and Health Essays on Mind
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McFarland & Company The The Invisible Picture A Study of Psychic
Book SynopsisLong among the foremost figures in parapsychological research, Dr. Rhine has at last provided a report on her over forty years of investigations into the apparently psychic experiences of an enormous variety of ordinary people. This magnificient book is the most comprehensive and summary study of anecdotal evidence for the existence of psychic phenomena ever published.Trade Reviewvery readable...intriguing...an air of the mystery story. Essential for anyone interested in parapsychology--Library Journal; ""requires of the reader no specialized knowledge...Rhine's persistent and often rewarding efforts to find consistency in diverse material give the book great value""--Choice; ""very important studies""--Parapsychology Review
£20.89
McFarland & Company Something Hidden
Trade Reviewa touching autobiographical/biographical account...for all levels of readers--Library Journal; ""a valuable document in the history of science...clearly and simply written""--Choice; ""a most valuable document that will not fail to surprise, intrigue, and delight the reader...I cannot recommend it enough""--The Journal of Parapsychology
£23.96
McFarland and Company, Inc. The Survival Hypothesis Essays on Mediumship
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAn excellent book destined to become a standard reference in mediumship studies. It covers the subject from many angles and will appeal to students and scholars at all levels and in several disciplines, no small achievement." - Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, Jan 2015.
£32.39
McFarland and Company, Inc. The Nature of Mind Parapsychology and the Role of
Book SynopsisTrade Reviewa remarkably unbiased approach…thoroughly documented""-Choice ""provides an excellent introduction to someone approaching the study of paranormal phenomena for the first time and persons already versed in this field will find it a valuable work of reference""-Journal of Scientific Exploration ""a most thought-provoking and entertaining survey...recommended to anyone with a dual interest in the philosophy of mind and the significance of parapsychological research""-Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research
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McFarland & Co Inc The Mysteries of Consciousness Essays on
Book SynopsisWe are made up of 100 trillion cells all of which communicate with each other via chemical and electrical systems. We truly are masterpieces and consciousness is a miracle, something that is demonstrated in this title.
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McFarland and Company, Inc. Advances in Parapsychological Research 10
Book Synopsis This book consists of a collection of essays informing readers as to the contemporary status of selected cutting-edge issues in parapsychology (or psi research). Each chapter comprehensively reviews a controversial topic from a critical stance, and updates its status based on the latest theoretical and empirical considerations. Chapter authors are authoritative experts in their fields who have captured the complexity and importance of their topics. This is a resource for both the serious scholar and interested follower of psi research, containing in-depth analyses and discussions of topics that cannot be found elsewhere. Topics include cross-examinations of psychical investigations; a meta-analysis of anomalous information collected by mediums; an examination of the relationships between parapsychology, quantum theory and neuroscience; and a study of psychics'' involvement in police investigations.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Criticism, Proof, Process and Practical ApplicationsStanley Krippner, Adam J. Rock, Harris L. Friedman and Nancy L. Zingrone 1Too Strange to Be True? On Two Recent Efforts to Empirically Examine and Critically Assess Claims of Psychic PhenomenaBryan J. Williams 15A Meta-Analysis of Anomalous Information Reception by Mediums: Assessing the Forced-Choice Design in Mediumship Research, 2000–2020Adam J. Rock, Einar B. Thorsteinsson, Patrizio E. Tressoldi and Natasha M. Loi 49Parapsychology, Quantum Theory and NeuroscienceWilliam G. Roll, Cheryl H. Alexander, Bryan J. Williams and Michael A. Persinger 70Psychics and Police InvestigationsSybo A. Schouten 167About the Contributors 219Index 221
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McFarland & Company The Evidence for Psi Essays on the Reality of
Book SynopsisProvides a detailed survey of the evidence for psi at the level of scientific review. Key features of apparent psi phenomena are reviewed, including precognition and remote perception, presentiment, the effects of human emotions on globally dispersed machines, the possible impact of local sidereal time on psi performance, and the familiar feeling of knowing who is calling on the phone.Trade ReviewThis book, in effect, throws down the empirical psi gauntlet to the sceptics, saying that for any rational, even-handed reader not blinkered by prejudice the empirical evidence for the existence of psi is now beyond reasonable doubt and should be accepted as such by the scientific community. It deserves to be on the bookshelf of every parapsychologist, should be essential reading for all parapsychology students and, at the least, strongly recommended reading for the related disciplines of psychology and the neurosciences." - Journal of the Society for Psychical Research, Vol. 79.4, No. 921
£32.39
McFarland and Company, Inc. Disappearing Object Phenomenon An Investigation
Book SynopsisExamining a large selection of fascinating narratives, this book investigates the “disappearing object phenomenon” from a scientific standpoint. Both sceptical and supportive perspectives on DOP are considered, leading to the conclusion that “objects behaving badly” are subtle indicators of a controversial take on the nature of reality.Trade Review"The author analyses nearly four hundred cases of disappearing object phenomenon acquired through his own research and through web-based case studies. The individual cases themselves are captivating to read; they ignite the imagination and, but for the most ardent sceptic, entice one to attribute mystery and meaning to the phenomenon." -Vladimir Dubaj, Australian Journal of Parapsychology
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State University of New York Press Parapsychology Philosophy and Spirituality
Book SynopsisExamines why parapsychology has been held in disdain by scientists, philosophers, and theologians, explores the evidence for ESP, psychokinesis, and life after death, and suggests that these phenomena provide support for a meaningful postmodern spirituality.In this book, David Ray Griffin, best known for his work on the problem of evil, turns his attention to the even more controversial topic of parapsychology. Griffin examines why scientists, philosophers, and theologians have held parapsychology in disdain and argues that neither a priori philosophical attacks nor wholesale rejection of the evidence can withstand scrutiny.After articulating a constructive postmodern philosophy that allows the parapsychological evidence to be taken seriously, Griffin examines this evidence extensively. He identifies four types of repeatable phenomena that suggest the reality of extrasensory perception and psychokinesis. Then, on the basis of a nondualistic distinction between mind and brain, which makes the idea of life after death conceivable, he examines five types of evidence for the reality of life after death: messages from mediums; apparitions; cases of the possession type; cases of the reincarnation type; and out-of-body experiences. His philosophical and empirical examinations of these phenomena suggest that they provide support for a postmodern spirituality that overcomes the thinness of modern religion without returning to supernaturalism.
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Random House Publishing Group Life After Death A Renowned Psychic Reveals What
Book SynopsisA renowned psychic and spiritual healer with clients all over the world, Mary T. Browne had her first clairvoyant experience at the age of seven. For more than thirty years since then, her visions of the other side and her communication with her teachers, both in spirit and on the earth plane, have helped to form not just her understanding of death, but her philosophy of life.In this fascinating, inspiring book, Mary T. puts our lives into a much broader context than most of us have ever imagined. LIFE AFTER DEATH describes in detail exactly where we go when we die. Mary T.'s psychic connection to the spirit world and her ability to receive messages from those who have made the transition will inspire us to see death not as an ending, but as a new beginning.Mary T. shows us that the spirit world is a place of harmony. It is a realm of beauty, light, art, music, literature, and friendship. We do love beyond the grave, and we will be reunited with our loved ones in the spirit wor
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Taylor & Francis Anomalistic Psychology A Study of Magical
Book SynopsisUpdating and expanding the materials from the first edition, Anomalistic Psychology, Second Edition integrates and systematically treats phenomena of human consciousness and behaviors that appear to violate the laws of nature. The authors present and detail a new explanatory concept they developed that provides a naturalistic interpretation for these phenomena -- Magical Thinking. For undergraduate and graduate students and professionals in cognitive psychology, research methods, thinking, and parapsychology.Trade Review"Those interested in social psychology or personality will also find the book useful, perhaps not so much for the particular topics covered as for an introduction to the fascinating question of why anomalistic phenomena and magical explanations are so ubiquitous in human societies."—Contemporary Psychology"As before, the great strength of Anomalistic Psychology is its range of coverage both of types of anomalous phenomena and of psychological concepts that might account for them....The book is generally excellent as a sourcebook of references...plenty of fascinating and informative material."—The Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research"The book is recommended for both libraries...and...Upper-division undergraduates and up."—CHOICETable of ContentsContents: Introduction to Anomalistic Psychology. Magical Thinking. Psychophysiology. Perception. Divided Consciousness and Imagery. Memory. Cognitive Processes. Personality. Beliefs. Psychopathology.
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Scarecrow Press Research in Parapsychology 1981 Abstracts
Book SynopsisTo find more information about Rowman and Littlefield titles, please visit www.rowmanlittlefield.com.
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Scarecrow Press Research in Parapsychology 1993 Abstracts and
Book SynopsisTrade Review...the most useful sections are the invited addresses and the symposia...much to interest... * Light *
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