A list of well documented true encounters' of a paranormal nature, ranging from Ghosts', UFO sightings, close encounters and the general unexplained.

Born blind in Vietnam, Julie Yip-Williams narrowly escaped euthanasia by her grandmother, and then fled the political upheaval of the late 1970s with her family. She made it to Hong Kong and, ultimately, America, where a surgeon at UCLA gave her partial sight. Against all odds, she became a Harvard-educated lawyer with a husband and two children. At age thirty-seven, Julie was diagnosed with terminal metastatic colon cancer. This book grew out of a blog Julie kept through the past four years of her life.

Stephen Ellis search for answers to unexplained things began in 1979. While visiting San Francisco, one night an image of a girl appeared before him in his rooma girl he later found out had been murdered in that room one month earlier. Shaking-off the natural tendency to disbelieve what he saw, Ellis began to research material on ghosts. He found that many people had ghostly experiences, but none had logical explanations for them. Ellis began to find that valid explanations existed, but had often been concealed by those seeking personal gain or distorted by some religious dogma. Explaining the Unexplained offers a no nonsense look at questions concerning reincarnation to ESP to ghosts. Ellis offers realistic answers to questions and events that, until now, have lacked rational explanation. Explaining the Unexplained investigates the worlds most captivating mysteries and supports its views with strong, empirical and circumstantial evidence. If youre looking for answers, this book is a must read.

This thought-provoking study of paranormal phenomena traces the impact of supernatural beliefs on popular culture and, conversely, examines the influence of new communication technologies on research being conducted in the field. Did you know that interest in UFO research increased during the 1960s as a result of the Kennedy assassination? Or that America experienced a Satanic Panic in the 1980s that culminated with the longest, most expensive court trial in American history? This book reviews the history, economy, and community of paranormal research in this country, and considers the deeper meaning behind the philosophies and theories surrounding the industry. Paranormal Nation: Why America Needs Ghosts, UFOs, and Bigfoot explores the events that have defined paranormal belief systems today. From the birth of religious doctrine, to European witch hunts, to the increasing popularity of the supernatural in American television programming, the author examines the past and present conditions that have fueled interest in the unexplained and considers what this trend means for modern-day America.

This book covers just the first eighteen years of my life, which were anything but normal.. I began to publish a monthly newsletter of UFO Sightings that I heard about from First Responders, Pilots and other credible witnesses. Penny Saver saw my publication and bought one of my articles for $15 as filler for their throw away sheet. They had no idea I was 10. This book is not just a collection of UFO stories; It's much more and somewhat personal. That's the only way I can explain how I became a publisher Author, UFO 'Expert' and media sensation before my eighteenth birthday. You'll enjoy the stories because all of them are exclusive. You'll learn about UFO Sightings byJFK, CBS News Anchor Walter Cronkite and what Jackie Gleason told me he saw in a Florida Air Force Base hangar. You'll also discover what the government asked Howard Hughes to do for them concerning UFOs. This is a lengthy book, but never a boring one!

This book introduces readers to horrifying haunted houses, revealing what the legends claim, some possible explanations, and what people still don’t know for sure. Short paragraphs of easy-to-read text are paired with eye-catching images to make reading engaging and accessible.

Examines ghosts, types of hauntings, and famous haunted places, including the Tower of London and Versailles.