Synopses & Reviews
In andlt;Iandgt;How to Hunt Ghosts,andlt;/Iandgt; paranormal researcher Joshua P. Warren teaches the novice ghost hunter the basics, which above all include treating the paranormal as any other scientific field: one requiring well-documented research and hard evidence. This unique guide breaks down the theories, explains the tools of the trade, and even offers forms to facilitate your investigation. Peppered with anecdotes from Warren's personal experience, andlt;Iandgt;How to Hunt Ghostsandlt;/Iandgt; offers answers to such questions as: andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;Bandgt;and#149; What is a ghost? andlt;BRandgt; and#149; How does a ghost interact with the world? andlt;BRandgt; and#149; Where can you find a haunted house? andlt;BRandgt; and#149; Why do people usually see ghosts at night? andlt;BRandgt; and#149; How do you record a ghostly encounter?andlt;/Bandgt; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; If you suspect you live in a haunted house and want to exorcise a ghost or attempt spectral communication, or if you are interested in pursuing a career as a ghost hunter or are simply curious about the paranormal, this intriguing and informative guide is for you.
Review
Peter Underwood president of The Ghost Club Society A fascinating work by a longtime student of psychic phenomena who is much respected and consulted. It deserves the widest possible readership.
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Rosemary Ellen Guiley, PH.D. author, andlt;Iandgt;Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spiritsandlt;/Iandgt; What a great book -- it's fun, fabulous, and filled with insider's tips and techniques. Join the pros and investigate ghosts as an expert!
Synopsis
Includes bibliographical references (p. [223]-224) and index.
About the Author
andlt;Bandgt;Joshua P. Warrenandlt;/Bandgt; is the founder and president of the L.E.M.U.R. paranormal research team. A widely consulted expert, Warren has appeared on The Discovery Channel, The Travel Channel, andlt;Iandgt;Coast to Coast A.M.,andlt;/Iandgt; and most major TV and radio networks or affiliates. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina, and can be reached at www.HowToHuntGhosts.com.
Table of Contents
andlt;BRandgt;andlt;Bandgt;Contentsandlt;/Bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Introductionandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Part One:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Understanding Ghostsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;What Is a Ghost?andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Entitiesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;UL TYPE=CIRCLEandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Aurasandlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Telekinesisandlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Telepathyandlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Collective ESP and Synchronicityandlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Deathandlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Why Does an Entity Stick Around?andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;How Does a Ghost Interact with the World?andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Types of Entitiesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;/ULandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Imprintsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Warpsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Poltergeist Activityandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Naturalsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;A Summary of Ghostsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Part Two:andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Ghost Huntingandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Why Hunt Ghosts?andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Finding Ghostsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;What to Look Forandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The Equipmentandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;UL TYPE=CIRCLEandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Notebook and Writing Utensilandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Flashlightandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Batteriesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Watchandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Compassandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Electromagnetic Field Meterandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Still Cameraandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Video Cameraandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Tape Recorderandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Infrared Meterandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Dowsing Rodsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Thermometerandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Walkie-Talkiesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Cellular Phoneandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Powder and Black Plasticandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Night-Vision Scopeandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Audio Enhancerandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Electrostatic Generatorandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Strobe Lightandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Tone Generatorandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;First-Aid Kitandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Beverage and Snackandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;/ULandgt;andlt;BRandgt;The Investigationandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;When You Find Them...andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;UL TYPE=CIRCLEandgt;andlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Communication with Spiritsandlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Psychicsandlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Ouija Boardsandlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Automatic Writingandlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;The Pendulumandlt;BRandgt; andlt;LIandgt;Clearing a Location of Activityandlt;BRandgt;andlt;/ULandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Protecting Yourself from Ghostsandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Epilogueandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Appendix I: Ghost Research Logandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Appendix II: Interview Form for Owner/Residentandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Equipment Resourcesandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Glossaryandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Bibliographyandlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Indexandlt;BRandgt;