Do you believe in ghosts, demons, or otherworldly beings? Have you had a supernatural encounter of your own? Check out one of these nonfiction books about different aspects of the paranormal.
Cursed Objects: Strange but True Stories of the World's Most Infamous Items001.94 Ock
Stories of infamous real-life items that leave death and destruction in their wake, including the Raggedy Ann doll that spawned the horror franchise The Conjuring and the mummy rumored to have sunk the Titanic and kickstarted World War I.
Dark World: Into the Shadows with the Lead Investigator of the Ghost Adventures Crew133.12 Bag
Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans, host of the popular Travel Channel series Ghost Adventures, wants you to experience a haunting through his eyes: to feel what it's like to be scared, pushed, cold, whispered-at, and touched by an ethereal being—or attacked by a demonic spirit.
The Devils of Loudun133.426 Hux
In 1632, an entire convent in the small French village of Loudun was apparently possessed by the devil. After a sensational and celebrated trial, the convent's charismatic priest Urban Grandier—accused of spiritually and sexually seducing the nuns in his charge—was convicted of being in league with Satan. Then, he was burned at the stake for witchcraft.
Ghosts: A Natural History133.109 Cla
"Is there anybody out there?" No matter how rationally we order our lives, few of us are completely immune to the suggestion of the uncanny and the fear of the dark. What explains sightings of ghosts? Why do they fascinate us? What exactly do those who have been haunted see? And what proof is there? Taking us through the key hauntings that have obsessed the world, from the true events that inspired Henry James's classic The Turn of the Screw right up to the present day, Roger Clarke unfolds a story of class conflict, charlatans, and true believers.
Haunted Indiana: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Hoosier State398.208 Wil
Explore some of the most well-known haunted places in Indiana. This volume looks at such popular haunts as the ghosts of Kendallville's Strand Theatre, San Pierre's Dog-Headed Woman, and the creepy 100 Steps Cemetery outside of Brazil.
A Haunted Road Atlas: Sinister Stops, Dangerous Destinations, and True Crime Tales133.12 Sch
Pack up your Ouija board and squirt guns full of holy water, we're going on a road trip! From the hit podcast And That's Why We Drink, this is your interactive travel guide to the hosts' favorite spooky and sinister sights. The world is a scary place...and that's why we drink!
Hauntings of the Underground Railroad: Ghosts of the MidwestAvailable from eLibrary resources
Ammeson investigates unforgettable tales of the restless ghosts of the Underground Railroad, including the tale of the Hannah House in Indianapolis, where you can still hear voices and moaning of the slaves who were burned alive.
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Providing readers with a comprehensive, balanced, and unbiased account of everything from Japanese folklore and Indian witchcraft to the differences between black and white magic, this book explores the common human fear of—and fascination with—spells, superstition, and the supernatural.
Magic: A History: From Alchemy to Witchcraft, From the Ice Age to the Present133.4309 Gos
A University of Oxford professor of archaeology explores the unique history of magic—the oldest and most neglected strand of human behavior and its resurgence today. Three great strands of belief run through human history: religion is the relationship with one god or many gods, masters of our lives, and destinies. Science distances us from the world, turning us into observers and collectors of knowledge.
Supernatural America: The Paranormal in American Art709.73 Sup
Supernatural America is the exhibition catalogue for the first major assessment of the supernatural in American art. It studies works from the 19th century to the present day, exploring all manner of things spooky, from séances to possession to the ghosts that stalk our battlefields, lynching sites, and other unhappy spaces.
The Tales Behind Tarot133.3242 Dav
Discover 78 unforgettable tales behind all the cards in the modern tarot deck. Every tarot card has a story to tell, rich in symbolic meaning. In this gorgeous book for aspiring and experienced tarot readers alike, expert practitioner Alison Davies brings the stories of the cards alive. With key words and themes to help you understand the meanings of the cards, use this storybook as a tool to learn the tarot, or take your tarot readings to the next level.
The Unidentified: Mythical Monsters, Alien Encounters, and Our Obsession with the Unexplained130 Dic
In a world where rational, scientific explanations are more available than ever, belief in the unprovable and irrational—in fringe—is on the rise: from Atlantis to aliens, from Flat Earth to the Loch Ness monster, the list goes on. It seems the more our maps of the known world get filled in, the more we crave mysterious locations full of strange creatures. Enter Colin Dickey, cultural historian and tour guide of the weird. With the same curiosity and insight that made Ghostland a hit with readers and critics, Colin looks at what all fringe beliefs have in common.