San Antonio College Library

"From horoscopes to telekinesis to the Shroud of Turin, much of what is popularly accepted as a mystical or paranormal phenomenon is, in fact, bunk. Henri Broch's charged deconstruction of these and other acts reveals the hucksterism of pseudoscience." "Broch provides a scientific explanation for what many accept as supernatural or psychic. He explains how some tricks, such as bending silverware with the mind, actually work. He details plausible,...

Collection of essays and articles from the Skeptical Inquirer addressing the important issues of science and popular belief.

This volume offers a wealth of techniques, procedures, and suggestions for group or individual rituals that every woman seeking a more spiritual life can draw upon. The practices described here are designed for women seeking uplifting alternatives to traditional religion and who wish to discover and empower the feminine spirit in themselves and in each other. The author provides advice and information on things such as holidays for women to celebrate,...

"Account of how comic book heroes have helped their creators and fans alike explore and express a wealth of paranormal experiences ignored by mainstream science. Delving deeply into the work of major figures in the field--from Jack Kirby's cosmic superhero sagas and Philip K. Dick's futuristic head-trips to Alan Moore's sex magic and Whitley Strieber's communion with visitors--Kripal shows how creators turned to science fiction to convey the reality...