Is James Van Praagh really reputable? I wonder about him... /dry.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Are any of them really?

Is James Van Praagh really reputable? I wonder about him... /dry.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

From what I am lead to believe, no. I can only read a few pages at a time before I have a sudden urge of nausea.

Reminds me of the movie the Ninth Gate. /smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

You found my secret. LOL

I have a ton of research books on my shelves...

Encyclopedia of Haunted Places

Encyclopedia of Hell

Vampire Encyclopedia

History of Hell

The powers of Evil

A delusion of Satan

Encyclopedia of Fairies

Encyclopedia of Elements of Witchcraft

Not all paranormal per se. Hum, I must have been in the Hell section when I was reading them off to type, lol. I swear that's not all I read. Most of my stuff is history related.

Reminds me of the movie the Ninth Gate. /smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

Glimpses of the Devil by M. Scott Peck (Demonology)

Baptism by Fire: Dwayne Claud (Demonology)

The Lost Secrets of Death: Our Divided Souls and Afterlife by Peter Novack

PSIence: How New Discoveries in Quantum Physics and New Science May Explain the Existence of Paranormal Phenomena by Marie D. Jones (Quauntum Physics)

Hauntings and Poltergeists: A Ghost Hunter's Guide by Loyd Auerbach

ESP, Hauntings and Poltergeists: A Parapschologist's Handbook by Loyd Auerbach

A Skeptic's Guide to the Paranormal

Opposing Viewpoints: Paranormal Phenomena

The Case for Ghosts : An Objective Look at the Paranormal - J. Allan Danelek

Practicing Conscious Living and Dying by Annamaria Hemingway

The Catholic Demonologist Handbook by Kenneth Deal

Hidden Files: Law Enforcement's True Case Stories of the Unexplained and Paranormal by Sue Kovach

Pseudoscience and the Paranormal by Terence Hines

Ghosthunters: On the Trail of Mediums, Dowsers, Spirit Seekers, and Other Investigators of America's Paranormal World by John B. Kachuba

Grave's End by Elaine Mercado

House of Spirits and Whispers: The True Story of a Haunted House by Annie Wilder

Ghosts Among Us: Uncovering the Truth About the Other Side by James Van Praagh

Encyclopedia of Haunted Places

Encyclopedia of Hell

Vampire Encyclopedia

History of Hell

The powers of Evil

A delusion of Satan

Encyclopedia of Fairies

Encyclopedia of Elements of Witchcraft

Not all paranormal per se. Hum, I must have been in the Hell section when I was reading them off to type, lol. I swear that's not all I read. Most of my stuff is history related.

Informative how-to guide with most of the latest accepted theories and detailed equipment guide. Also a DVD in the back with several investigations. IMHO the DVD was drawn-out and a tad boring, but hey, so is real paranormal investigating 95 percent of the time. I actually appreciated the presentation of a nuts-and-bolts investigation sans creepy music and dude, run moments.

thanks

Andy

ghosts among us by James Van Praagh

How to be a ghost hunter by Richard Southall

Science and the Paranormal compiled by George O. Abell and Barry Singer

Ghost Stories from the American South by W.K. McNeil

The Holy Grail by Malcolm Godwin

The Occult, A sourcebook of esoteric wisdom by Drury & Tillett

I need to get more books.

I'm not sure whether this should have its own thread. I would like to see one thread as a resource for reading and learning.

I just re-read through the book "The Ghost Hunters Bible (Definitive Edition)" by Trent Brandon {2002}

This book contains quite a bit of information. The format, however is more encyclopedic in nature than an in depth resource book on Ghost Hunting. He seems to have included a mish-mash of theories, spirits, ghosts, para-subjects et al. This book is more a listing of subjects to further study than a "How To" instruction on investigation and research.

Any comments?

Plus - I would appreciate input from the members here as to any books that you consider good resources on investigation techniques.

Lillith

I haven't read Trent Brandon's book, but I know Chad had read a book by Troy Taylor that he particularly enjoyed. I can't remember the title, but maybe he'll chime in here when he gets up from his nap. LOL

One is the Mysteries of the Unexplained by Readers Digest.

Another is a book of the Occult that I got at Barnes and Nobles

Then I have a ghost hunting book that is really out dated that I don't use much.

Then Science and the Paranormal which is a good book

then a few others that I read a little bit when I can.

I just re-read through the book "The Ghost Hunters Bible (Definitive Edition)" by Trent Brandon {2002}

This book contains quite a bit of information. The format, however is more encyclopedic in nature than an in depth resource book on Ghost Hunting. He seems to have included a mish-mash of theories, spirits, ghosts, para-subjects et al. This book is more a listing of subjects to further study than a "How To" instruction on investigation and research.

Any comments?

Plus - I would appreciate input from the members here as to any books that you consider good resources on investigation techniques.

Lillith