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Reference   |   Pathfinders   |   Supernatural Phenomena
 
  Supernatural Phenomena

Prepared by Rebecca Rogers
Online Catalog Subject Headings  
 
Here are a few subject headings to use in the online catalog to find books about Supernatural Phenomena.
  Supernatural   Haunted
  Alien abduction   Mediums
  Astral projection   Occultism
  Cosmology   Parapsychology
  Curiosities and wonders   Psychic ability
  Divination   Spiritualism
  Extraterrestrials   Telepathy
  Future life   Unidentified flying objects
  Ghosts   Witchcraft
Another way to find Subject Headings about Supernatural Phenomena is to do a “General Keyword” search using the key word “Paranormal".  There are over 400 subject headings in the El Paso Public Library's Online Catalog.
 
Reference Resources  
 
Divining the Future: Prognostication from Astrology to Zoomancy Divining the Future: Prognostication from Astrology to Zoomancy
Written by Eva Shaw
Facts on File, New York, NY, 1995
ISBN: 978-0816029372
Call no:  Reference 133.3 Sh26d

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An encyclopedia of terms, techniques, and people associated with prognostication. A “Further reading” section for each entry is included.
 
The Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits The Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits
Written by Rosemary Ellen Guiley
Facts on File, New York, NY, 2007
ISBN: 978-0816067374
Call no:  Reference 133.103 GUI

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The Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits contains “More than 600 concise entries detail cases of apparitions, hauntings, and poltergeists; the biographies of prominent researchers, psychics, and spiritualists; types of ghosts; explanations of hauntings; depictions of ghosts in film and fiction; communications with the spirit world; and related topics such as demons, possession, and reincarnation.” [from book jacket]
 
The Gale Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained The Gale Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained
Written by Brad Steiger and Sherry Hansen Steiger
Thomson/Gale, Detroit, 2003
ISBN: 978-0787653828
Call no:  Reference 130.03 STE

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According to the publisher, The Gale Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained (GEUU) presents comprehensive and objective information on unexplained mysteries, paranormal abilities, supernatural events, religious phenomena, magic, UFOs, and myths that have evolved into cultural realities.
 
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Divination: A Practical Guide to the Systems That Can Reveal Your Destiny The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Divination: A Practical Guide to the Systems That Can Reveal Your Destiny
Written by Stephen Karcher
Barnes & Noble Books, New York, NY, 1997
ISBN: 978-0760705285
Call no:  Reference 133.3 KAR

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An encyclopedia on the history of divination, this book provides explanations and illustrations on how to use the various tools and systems from reading tea leaves to interpreting Tarot cards.
 
The New Encyclopedia of the Occult The New Encyclopedia of the Occult
Written by John Michael Greer
Llewellyn Publications, Woodbury, MN, 2007
ISBN: 978-1567183368
Call no:  Reference 133.03 GRE

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Written by a practicing occultist, this reference book provides general knowledge about Western occultism.
 
The World of Ghosts and the Supernatural The World of Ghosts and the Supernatural
Written by Richard Cavendish
Facts on File, New York, NY, 1994
ISBN: 978-0816032099
Call no: Reference 133.09 C315w

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Richard Cavendish presents real-life stories of encounters with the supernatural and examines supernatural beliefs and practices from around the world. The book contains photographs and illustrations.
 
Database Resources  
 
EBSCO Publications - MasterFILE Premier
Ebsco MasterFILE Premier is designed specifically for public libraries, this multidisciplinary database provides full text for more than 1,730 general reference publications with full text information dating as far back as 1975. Covering virtually every subject area of general interest, MasterFILE Premier also includes nearly 500 full text reference books, 84,774 biographies, 100,554 primary source documents, and an Image Collection of 235,186 photos, maps and flags. This database is updated daily via EBSCOhost.

This database is available as part of the TexShare Databases which are commercial database subscriptions that are paid for by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) for use by registered patrons of Texas public libraries.
A keyword subject search yields:  
  3,297-- Full-text References for "Supernatural"
  For example:
  "Dolls That Go BUMP in the Night." Doll Reader 37.8 (2009): 34. MasterFILE Premier. EBSCO.
  Robinson, Eric. "Extra-sensory perception - a controversial debate." Psychologist 22.7 (2009): 590-592. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO.
 
Internet Resources  
 
Parapsychological Association
http://www.parapsych.org/index.html
  A Website devoted to the study of psychic experiences. The Website contains a Resources section that has an FAQ, Glossary of Psi Terms, and Encyclopedia of Psi. Also, the Archive and Online sections provide links to journal articles, Psi bibliographies, Psi experiments, Psi surveys, and other resources.
Skeptiseum: the Skeptical Museum of the Paranormal
http://www.skeptiseum.org/
  This virtual museum includes descriptions and images of artifacts and souvenirs associated with supernatural, paranormal and pseudoscientific beliefs from around the world. [from Website]
Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) Related Documents—Department of Defense
http://www.dod.mil/pubs/foi/ufo
  This Website contains Unidentified Flying Objects related documents currently held by the Office of the Secretary of Defense/Joint Staff.
 
 

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