True Tales of the Paranormal: Hauntings, Poltergeists, Near Death Experiences, and Other Mysterious EventsDundurn, 2002 - 254 páginas There are things in this world that we cannot explain, and occurrences that make us ponder the very nature of our existence. True Tales of the Paranormal is an intriguing examination of reincarnation, premonitions, and other spooky inexplicables from a scientific perspective, exploring modern scientific theories and current research. The author also provides suggestions on how to deal with paranormal experiences and where to go for help and information. Even readers who have never had psychic experiences will be drawn into the lives of those who have and will be left questioning the world as we know it. |
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Chapter Five The Far Side of the Sky | 57 |
Chapter Six If I Should Die Before I Wake | 68 |
Chapter Seven The Night Owl | 77 |
Chapter Nine Breathless | 119 |
Chapter Ten Mysterioso Visita | 130 |
Chapter Eleven Dispatches From the Medical Front | 147 |
Chapter Twelve Interview with a Psychiatrist | 182 |
Appendix | 221 |
Notes and Sources | 241 |
Suggested Reading | 252 |
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True Tales of the Paranormal: Hauntings, Poltergeists, Near Death ... Kimberly Molto Vista previa limitada - 2002 |
True Tales of the Paranormal: Hauntings, Poltergeists, Near Death ... Kimberly Molto Vista previa limitada - 2002 |
True Tales of the Paranormal: Hauntings, Poltergeists, Near Death ... Kimberly Molto Vista previa limitada - 2002 |
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