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Psychics, astrologers, UFO's, ghosts and other unusual topics!

LIBRARY CATALOG Books for Adults Bestselling author Ramsland takes readers directly into the world of ghost hunting and paranormal activity where she encounters psychics, shamans, voodoo practitioners and high-tech ghost hunters eager to reveal how to contact spirits.   Books for Teens When a sixteen-year-old member of a race of shape-shifting killers called doppelgangers assumes the life of a troubled teen, he becomes unexpectedly embroiled in human life--and it is nothing like what he has seen on television.   Books for Older Children An illustrated collection of short stories and poems about ghosts.   Books for Younger Children An older brother "reassures" his younger sister about all the creatures that she imagines lurking in the dark bedroom, but his words only scare her more.   More books for: Adults Teens Older Children Younger Children   FOR MORE LIBRARY RESOURCES TRY: Ghosts Mysticism Occultism Parapsychology Supernatural

RESEARCH DATABASES  Academic Search Premier Full-text articles from over 4500 journals covering a broad range of subjects and includes 3,600 peer-reviewed titles. Back files to 1975 for over 100 journals. Great newspaper/magazine articles for high school, college and adults, on all topics!  Encyclopedia of Multicultural America Covers specific culture groups in the United States, emphasizing religions, holidays, customs, and languages in addition to providing information on historical background and settlement patterns.  Encyclopedia of Occultism and Parapsychology Covers recent and historical phenomena, topics, concepts, cults, personalities, organizations, and publications associated with the fields of occultism and parapsychology.  Religion & Philosophy Search a selection of 250 magazines and academic journals covering religion, philosophy, archaeology and anthropology.  Witchcraft in America Covers the history of witchcraft in the United States from the hysteria that facilitated the witch hunts during the Colonial Period to modern day followers of Wicca. Chapters include full text or excerpts from trial transcripts, diary entries, public notices, and many other primary sources. Biographical essays highlight prominent figures related to the Salem witch trials. DIGITAL BOOKS  Encyclopedia of prophecy / Geoffrey Ashe. A definitive, factual, A-Z reference guide offering a global perspective on the role of prophecy in world history, religion, folklore, and literature.  Folklore. Vols. 1 and 2 : an encyclopedia of beliefs, customs, tales, music, and art / edited by Thomas A. Green. "From anecdotes, boasts, and children's stories to urban tall tales, vampires, and Xerox-lore, this superb scholarly dictionary illuminates the historical and contemporary form, figures, and fields of folklore. In over 240 in-depth articles by leading scholars, basic cultural concepts, academic theories and methodologies, supernatural creatures and stereotypical characters are discussed with regard to the field of folklore. This cross-cultural study emcompasses literary and oral traditions as well as music, art, etc.  Rumors of another world : what on earth are we missing? / Philip Yancey. Yancey believes we are missing the supernatural hidden in everyday life. In this book he investigates the natural world and discovers the supernatural hiding in plain view. Nature and super nature are not two separate worlds, but different expressions of the same reality. To encounter the world as a whole, we need a more supernatural awareness of the natural world. He writes, "I have come to understand faith as the highest form of integrated encounter. Faith puts together, assembles, re-orders, accepting the entire world as God's handiwork."  Secrets & mysteries of the world / Sylvia Browne. In this abridged audio recording of the book by the same title, Sylvia reveals amazing facts about some of the world's most mysterious sites. The truth behind sacred and controversial objects and many other fascinating and mystifying topics. For those of us who have always been fascinated by the unexplained-or inadequately explained-secrets and mysteries of this world, Sylvia Browne now brings her great insight.  The Gale encyclopedia of the unusual and the unexplained Responding to the surging interest among students for information on topics relating to magic, witchcraft, the supernatural and other mysterious phenomena, Gale presents this in-depth, comprehensive 3-vol. set. Information is arranged in an objective manner, presenting varying viewpoints when appropriate, and is written at a level that younger students and researchers can understand. WEB SITES  Alaska Paranormal Research Alaska Paranormal Research is a team of paranormal investigators and researchers located in Alaska. They conduct investigations throughout Alaska in businesses and private residences.  Astrology - Numerology.com Website offers an introduction to numerology, preparation of and analysis of reports.  Australian Ghost Hunters Society The AGHS is a dedicated group, who do not have any preconceived or established beliefs about the paranormal. We are open-minded about ideas, beliefs and further research and experimentation.  CSI- The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry The Committee for Skeptical Inquiry encourages the critical investigation of paranormal and fringe-science claims from a responsible, scientific point of view and disseminates factual information about the results of such inquiries to the scientific community and the public.  Dream Central Thank you for visiting Dream Central! The ONLY internet site you will ever need for information on dreams, dreaming and dream analysis! Among the topics covered in extensive detail will be: Nightmares, dream induction, remembrance, why we dream, altering mental states to induce more vivid dreaming and much much more!  Dream Moods You are entering a mysterious and fascinating world of dreams where the rules of reality do not apply. We hope that Dream Moods will help you make sense of your dreams and achieve a better understanding of them. We're dedicated to helping you find the key to unlocking and interpreting the meanings to your dreams.  Feng Shui Ultimate Resource Feng Shui facts without the New Age psychobabble, since 1995.  Hayhouse Radio Radio for your soul  Institute of Onoetic Sciences Advancing the science of consciousness and human experience to serve individual and collective transformation  Learning the Tarot - An On-line Course Welcome to Learning the Tarot - my course on how to read the tarot cards. The tarot is a deck of 78 picture cards that has been used for centuries to reveal hidden truths. In the past few years, interest in the tarot has grown tremendously. More and more people are seeking ways to blend inner and outer realities so they can live their lives more creatively. They have discovered in the tarot a powerful tool for personal growth and insight.  Obiwan's UFO-Free Paranormal Page This site houses the oldest True Ghost Story Archive on the net, with over 1000 stories, some dating back to 1993.  Palmistry A history and guide to reading palms. A brief introduction to dermatoglyphics, or skin patterns.  Palmistry - Chiromancy This site provides a brief history of Palmistry or Cheiromancy. Diagrams and instruction indicate how and why readings are done in Palmistry.  PSICAN - Paranormal Studies and Investigations Canada A coverall umbrella group dedicated to the research, study and exploration of topics considered to be "paranormal" within Canada.  Society for Scientific Exploration The Society for Scientific Exploration (SSE) is a multi-disciplinary professional organization of scientists and other scholars committed to the rigorous study of unusual and unexplained phenomena that cross traditional scientific boundaries and may be ignored or inadequately studied within mainstream science.  The DMOZ Open Directory Projeect The Open Directory Project is the largest, most comprehensive human-edited directory of the Web. It is constructed and maintained by a vast, global community of volunteer editors.  The Henna Page The Henna Page is an educational resource devoted to the history, traditions, techniques, science and art of Henna, and is part of a site group devoted to Henna and related arts.  The J. Allen Hynek Center For UFO studies The Center for UFO Studies (CUFOS) is an international group of scientists, academics, investigators, and volunteers dedicated to the continuing examination and analysis of the UFO phenomenon.  The Paranormal Research Organization P.R.O. Supporting the serious and knowledgeable paranormal field researchers and investigators, while providing educational resources for the snowballing number of well-meaning, but sometimes misguided enthusiasts.  Thiaoouba Prophecy An introduction to Aura reading and seeing ones own aura  Unexplainable.net/ Watching the World Change Unexplainable.Net's main purpose is to circulate interesting articles and news.  We offer a different perspective on life, and work hard to keep you informed about unexplainable topics.  X Project Paranormal Magazine A great place to discuss topics such as ghosts, ufos, and crytpozoology as well as religion, ethics, science, and true crime. LOCAL RESOURCES  Janet Oberding's Haunted Nevada To explore, understand and enjoy the paranormal  Las Vegas Paranormal Investigations and EVP Research Understand paranormal activity through education and investigations. Scientific instruments are used to prove/disprove hauntings.  Stillpoint Center for Spiritual Development Stillpoint is a non-profit center devoted to spiritual development in Las Vegas, Nevada. Founded by a group of Roman Catholic women, its focus is interfaith and ecumenical. It is governed by a multi-denominational Board of Directors. AUDIO FILES  EVP1 Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) are recordings of voice or voice-like sounds that are not audible to the human ear. Paranormal investigators usually attribute these sounds to ghosts or spirits. Are these the sounds of paranormal activity or just random noise? Listen and decide for yourself. Paranormal investigators believe this is an EVP of a child saying "Hi".  EVP2 Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) are recordings of voice or voice-like sounds that are not audible to the human ear. Paranormal investigators usually attribute these sounds to ghosts or spirits. Are these the sounds of paranormal activity or just random noise? Listen and decide for yourself. Paranormal investigators believe this is an EVP of the words "I expect it."  EVP3 Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) are recordings of voice or voice-like sounds that are not audible to the human ear. Paranormal investigators usually attribute these sounds to ghosts or spirits. Are these the sounds of paranormal activity or just random noise? Listen and decide for yourself. Paranormal investigators believe this is an EVP of the words "I expect it."  EVP6 Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) are recordings of voice or voice-like sounds that are not audible to the human ear. Paranormal investigators usually attribute these sounds to ghosts or spirits. Are these the sounds of paranormal activity or just random noise? Listen and decide for yourself. Paranormal investigators believe this is an EVP of the words "Get out of here."  EVP7 Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP) are recordings of voice or voice-like sounds that are not audible to the human ear. Paranormal investigators usually attribute these sounds to ghosts or spirits. Are these the sounds of paranormal activity or just random noise? Listen and decide for yourself. Paranormal investigators believe this is an EVP of the words "Look that way."