18 books like Cock Lane and Commonsense 1896

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Night Side of Nature Catherine Crowe · 2011 · 412p · ≈ 13h · Moderate Spirits of the dead who cannot break their link with the Earth, the unfathomable mysteries of dreams that predict the future, apparitions, doppelgangers, haunted houses and poltergeists - Catherine Crowe's book examines these and other cases of supernatural happenings. This edition has been fully restored with modern typesetting, custom cover design. Shares: Parapsychology, Ghosts

Journeys into the unknown Richard Palmisano · 2006 · 192p · ≈ 6h · Moderate This fascinating and bloodcurdling book takes the reader through a collection of amazing ghost stories and paranormal investigations across Ontario that have never before been reported. The circumstances behind fifteen unusual cases of hauntings and ghostly manifestations are explored together with the detailed sagas of full-scale investigations into six further spooky inexplicables occurring in… Shares: Parapsychology, Ghosts

Scottish Ghost Stories Elliott O'Donnell · 1911 · 116p · ≈ 3h · Challenging CONTENTS I. THE DEATH BOGLE OF THE CROSS ROADS, AND THE INEXTINGUISHABLE CANDLE OF THE OLD WHITE HOUSE, PITLOCHRY II. THE TOP ATTIC IN PRINGLE'S MANSION, EDINBURGH III. THE BOUNDING FIGURE OF "—— HOUSE," NEAR BUCKINGHAM TERRACE, EDINBURGH   IV. JANE OF GEORGE STREET, EDINBURGH V. THE SALLOW-FACED WOMAN OF NO. — FORREST ROAD, EDINBURGH   VI. THE PHANTOM REGIMENT OF… Shares: Folklore, Ghosts

The Amityville Horror Jay Anson · 1977 · ★ 3.4 · 230p · ≈ 7h · Moderate The Amityville Horror is a book by American author Jay Anson, published in September 1977. It is also the basis of a series of films released from 1979 onward. The book is claimed to be based on the paranormal experiences of the Lutz family, but has led to controversy and lawsuits over its truthfulness. ---------- Also contained in: [Sarah Bernhardt And Her World / My Mother/My Self / Snow /… Shares: Research, Parapsychology, Ghosts

The Ghosts Of Belcourt Castle Harle H. Tinney · 2010 There’s hardly a room in Belcourt Castle that is specter free. In The Ghosts of Belcourt Castle, author Harle Tinney shares over twenty paranormal experiences at Belcourt Castle in Newport, Rhode Island. This sixty-room mansion was completed in 1894, but it stood empty for many years until Donald Tinney and his family purchased it in 1956.Accompanied by photographs, The Ghosts of Belcourt Castle,… Shares: Parapsychology, Ghosts

Mind Trek Joseph McMoneagle · 1993 · 231p · ≈ 7h · Moderate Remote Viewing (RV) is the ability to perceive and describe detailed information about a remote place, person, or thing--regardless of the normal boundaries of time and space. For over 25 years it has represented the cutting edge of research into the powers of the mind.Mind Trek provides us with insight into new perceptions and realities and gives us an understanding of how to deal with the… Shares: Research, Parapsychology

The airmen who would not die John Grant Fuller · 1978 · ★ 3.9 · 340p · ≈ 11h · Moderate This book is a fairly detailed description and analysis of the crash, on 5 October 1930, of the British R101 airship on its maiden voyage to India, and the subsequent events and Inquiries. However, it focuses on a famous contemporary medium called Eileen Garret who, two days after the crash, was apparently in psychic contact with Lt H. C. Irwin, who died in the crash. Through Garret, Irwin was… Shares: Parapsychology, Ghosts

The Book of Dreams and Ghosts Andrew Lang · 1897 · 197p · ≈ 6h · Challenging The Book of Dreams and Ghosts Ghost Stories, British, Foreign and Colonial Since the first edition of this book appeared a considerable number of new and startling ghost stories, British, Foreign and Colonial, not yet published, have reached me. Second Sight abounds. Crystal Gazing has also advanced in popularity. For a singular series of such visions, in which distant persons and places, unknown… Shares: Parapsychology, Ghosts, Psychology

Ghosts! Alvin Schwartz · 1990 · ★ 4.0 · 63p · ≈ 2h · Moderate Presents seven, easy-to-read ghost stories based on traditional folk tales and legends from various countries. Shares: Folklore, Ghosts

Short & shivery Robert D. San Souci · 1987 · ★ 4.0 · 192p · ≈ 6h · Moderate Thirty hair-raising tales, selected from international ghostlore, have been skillfully retold especially for young people. Eerie black-and-white illustrations, ghastly details, and strong, shuddery endings make these the kind of stories young readers crave. Famous stories like "The Robber Bridegroom" by the Brothers Grimm, "Tailypo," and "The Golem" are included, as well as retellings of stories… Shares: Folklore, Ghosts

Even More Short & Shivery Robert D. San Souci · 1994 · ★ 4.1 · 162p · ≈ 5h · Moderate A collection of scary traditional tales from all over the world. Shares: Folklore, Ghosts

The Vampire in Europe Montague Summers · 1929 · 330p · ≈ 11h · Challenging Renowned occultist and clergyman Montague Summers explores the realm of Dracula and comes up with some shocking possibilities as well as "true tales" of terror from places including England, Ireland, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, and Greece.--From publisher description Shares: Research, Folklore

Advances in Psychology Research Alexandra M. Columbus · 2008 · 199p · ≈ 6h · Moderate "Advances in Psychology Research" presents original research results on the leading edge of psychology research. Each article has been carefully selected in an attempt to present substantial psychology advances across a broad spectrum. Shares: Psychology

Voices Staroba · 2015 Young Memer takes on a pivotal role in freeing her war-torn homeland from its oppressive captors. Shares: Psychology

The principles of psychology William James · 1890 · ★ 3.9 · 897p · ≈ 29h · Demanding The Principles of Psychology is a monumental text in the history of psychology, written by William James and published in 1890. There were four methods in James' psychology: analysis (i.e. the logical criticism of precursor and contemporary views of the mind), introspection (i.e. the psychologist's study of his own states of mind), experiment (e.g. in hypnosis or neurology), and comparison (the… Shares: Psychology

Psychology Saundra K. Ciccarelli · 2006 · ★ 3.2 · 792p · ≈ 26h · Moderate Psychology is the scientific study of the mind and behavior.https://www.apa.org/support/about-apa Frequently asked questions about APA] Retrieved on November 28th, 2023. Its subject matter includes the behavior of humans and nonhumans, both conscious and unconscious phenomena, and mental processes such as thoughts, feelings, and motives. Psychology is an academic discipline of broad scope,… Shares: Psychology

Somehow Anne Lamott · 2024 · ★ 3.9 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLEROne of Publishers Weekly’s Best Religion Books of 2024“Anne Lamott is my Oprah.” —Chicago TribuneFrom the bestselling author of Dusk, Night, Dawn and Help, Thanks, Wow, a joyful celebration of love“Love is our only hope,” Anne Lamott writes in this perceptive new book. “It is not always the easiest choice, but it is always the right one, the noble path, the way home to… Shares: Psychology

Hold Nothing Elena Brower · 2025 · 296p · ≈ 9h · Moderate Endorsed by Elizabeth Gilbert, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Yung PuebloA distinctive, artful, contemplative guide for self-discovery and self-inquiry, with wisdom, encouragement, and thought exercises by the best-selling author of Practice You. Includes 45 practices and full-color pieces of artwork by the author.What if the most important work of your life isn’t something you chase—but something you… Shares: Psychology

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