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The Gale encyclopedia of the unusual and unexplained / Brad Steiger and Sherry Hansen Steiger.
Responding to the surging interest among students for information on topics relating to magic, witchcraft, the supernatural and other mysterious phenomena, Thomson Gale presents this in-depth, comprehensive three-volume set. Information is arranged in an objective manner, presenting varying viewpoints when appropriate, and is written at a level that younger students and researchers can understand. Chapters offer a thorough look at the history of each topic and cover the people and practices, as well as popular literature, television programs and movies, related to the subject. Other features include approximately 300 photos and illustrations; a detailed glossary; a helpful further readings section; and a cumulative index. Sidebars highlighting unusual facts, features, and people, as well as related books, films, Web sites, and other sources of relevant information.
Record details
- ISBN: 0787653829 (set : hardcover : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9780787653828 (set : hardcover : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0787653837 (v. 1 : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9780787653835 (v. 1 : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0787653845 (v. 2 : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9780787653842 (v. 2 : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 0787653853 (v. 3 : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 9780787653859 (v. 3 : alk. paper)
- Physical Description: 3 volumes : illustrations ; 29 cm
- Publisher: Detroit : Thomson/Gale, [2003]
- Copyright: ©2003
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | 1. Afterlife mysteries ; Mediums and mystics ; Religious phenomena ; Mystery religions and cults -- 2. Secret societies ; Magic and sorcery ; Prophecy and divination ; Objects of mystery and power ; Places of mystery and power -- 3. Ghosts and phantoms ; Mysterious creatures ; Mysteries of the mind ; Superstitions, strange customs, taboos, and urban legends ; Invaders from outer space. |
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| Subject: | Parapsychology > Encyclopedias. Occultism > Encyclopedias. Supernatural > Encyclopedias. Ocultismo. Enciclopédias. |
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- 0 of 3 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Public Library | 130 STEI v.1 (Text) | 34455005626201 | Reference Area | For Use in Library Only | - |
| Allentown Public Library | 130 STEI v.2 (Text) | 34455005624230 | Reference Area | For Use in Library Only | - |
| Allentown Public Library | 130 STEI v.3 (Text) | 34455005624248 | Reference Area | For Use in Library Only | - |
