TY  - BOOK
AU  - Steiger, Brad.
AU  - Encyclopedia of the unusual and unexplained
AU  - local
TI  - Gale encyclopedia of the unusual and unexplained
SN  - 787653837
AV  - BF 1025 .St33 2003 
PY  - 2003///
CY  - Farmington, M.I.
PB  - Thomson/Gale
KW  - sears
KW  - Encyclopedias
N1  -  presents multiple viewpoints for controversial subject topics to avoid sensationalism that taints the credibility of the subject matter;  utilizes critical thinking skills to separate fact from fiction, opinion from dogma, and truth from legend regarding enigmas that have intrigued, baffled, and inspired human kind over the centuries.Contents:(Chosen)How the major religions view the after life,Tirbal religions,Spiritualism,Researchers into the mystery of spirit contact,Satanic cults,The rise of satanism in the Middle Ages,TwentiethCentury spiritual expression; Presents information on unexplained mysteries, paranormal abilties, supernatural events, religious phenomena, magic, UFOs, and myths that have evolved into cultural realities.  Facilitates to evaluate the claims and counterclaims regarding the mysterious and the unknown
ER  -