Are ghosts real? Are there truly haunted places, only haunted people, or both? And how can we know? Taking neither a credulous nor a dismissive approach, this first-of-its-kind book solves those perplexing mysteries and more--even answering the question of why we care so very much. Putting aside purely romantic tales, this book examines the actual evidence for ghosts--from eyewitness accounts to mediumistic productions (such as diaphanous forms materializing in dim light), spirit photographs, ghost-detection phenomena, and even CSI-type trace evidence. Offering numerous exciting case studies, this book engages in serious investigation rather than breathless mystifying. Pseudoscience, folk legends, and outright hoaxes are challenged and exposed, while the historical, cultural, and scientific aspects of ghost experiences and haunting reports are carefully explored. The author--the world's only professional paranormal investigator--brings his skills as a stage magician, private detective, folklorist, and forensic science writer to bear on a topic that demands serious study.

Paranormal Technology is the first book to provide a scientific method for ghost hunting, which includes in-depth explanations of what the collected data means. Paranormal Technology offers new techniques, answers questions, and provides experiments, which will help bridge the gap between the paranormal and science. Written in everyday language, it offers keen insights into the nature of paranormal phenomena, the protocols required for collecting evidence that will stand up to scientific scrutiny, and the possible theories that may explain the source of Ghosts. Currently employed test equipment is examined and proper use is covered in great detail. Paranormal Technology is an indispensible aid to any scientific researcher or ghost hunting group, whether you are a beginner, or with many years of experience. This book is not a means to an end, but rather, an invitation to a fresh begining.

Ghosts have fascinated and haunted us for millennia. They appear in our campfire tales, films, books, and television shows as well as in our dreams and nightmares. Despite widespread belief in spirits¿and the popularity of television ghost hunting shows¿scientific evidence for them remains elusive. Based on nearly twenty years of first-hand, science-based investigations and research, Investigating Ghosts will entertain and educate skeptics and true believers alike, separating fact from fiction about this timeless mystery.

Describes the history and pop culture behind the belief in ghosts.

A wispy figure in a photograph. Objects overturned, broken, or missing. Movement in the attic. These are the sorts of things people report when they believe they have encountered a ghost. Are ghosts real, or just visions and sensations captured by an overactive imagination? This book will show readers not only some of the locations for famous hauntings, but also the science and technology that goes into proving, and disproving, encounters with spirits. Readers will discover inexplicable poltergeists and baffled families, as well as logical explanations such as infrasound and magnetic fields. They will be introduced to the field of parapsychology, and learn how ghosts and hauntings have permeated the horror genre of so many forms of storytelling, including social media.

The book " Science and the Supernatural: Exploring the Reality of Ghosts" provides a comprehensive overview of the investigation of ghosts and paranormal phenomena. It delves into the history of ghosts, from ancient myths to modern haunting, and provides an in-depth analysis of the methods and techniques used in ghost hunting. The book examines the scientific evidence and research surrounding the paranormal, while also addressing common skeptical arguments and criticisms. It includes interviews with experts and personal accounts from individuals who have had experiences with the paranormal. In addition, the book explores the psychology of belief and skepticism surrounding ghosts and the paranormal. It also provides insights into the limitations of human perception and the quest for meaning and understanding in the search for the supernatural. Overall, "Science and the Supernatural: Exploring the Reality of Ghosts" provides a thought-provoking and engaging exploration of the investigation of ghosts and paranormal phenomena, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the topic and its significance in the human experience.

Author Vince Wilson, creator of the bestselling paranormal manual "Ghost Tech," returns with another foray into the science of ghost hunting with this installment in the Haunted Field Guide Series from Whitechapel Press. In this compelling book, the author goes beyond the mere "nuts and bolts" of ghost research and explores the technology and the theories behind paranormal research. The intense, but highly readable and entertaining chapters include information that every ghost hunter must have like the theories of paranormal energy and "memory possession," a controversial speculation that might just explain eyewitness accounts of historical hauntings. Wilson also delves into EMF meters, methods of recording the voices of the dead, cold spots and thermodynamics, dimensional hauntings, psychic testing and research, future methods of ghost research, theories on ghosts from some of the foremost authorities in the field and much more! Another must-have book for anyone with an interest in paranormal investigation and another addition to the ultimate ghost hunter's tool kit!