The Esp Enigma

Author : Diane Hennacy Powell, M.D.
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2009-07-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780802719850

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The ESP Enigma by Diane Hennacy Powell, M.D. Pdf

Dr. Diane Powell, a nationally prominent Johns Hopkins-trained neuropsychiatrist and former clinical instructor in psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, examines the evidence for many types of psychic phenomena, from telepathy and precognition to psychokinesis, and finds several well-designed and rigorously supervised studies that prove the existence of some psychic phenomena. This raises the important question: how is this possible? Proven psychic phenomena don't fit into science's old model for the brain. Dr. Powell proposes a revolutionary model of the brain and the mind. Consciousness may have properties similar to those of an energy field in physics. A field is defined as "a disturbance or condition in space that has the potential of producing a force," much the way a magnetic field polarizes iron filings into a predictable pattern around it. That and other aspects of her new paradigm for consciousness would explain how the mind of a mystic or psychic could have an organizational effect on the physical world. Tests have shown that basically everyone has certain measurable psychic abilities-such as experiencing a psychic connection with a loved one-but the fact that psychic abilities are stronger among prodigies, autistic savants, some people who are bipolar or have suffered certain brain injuries has led to brain-imaging and other research that can explain which parts of the brain are dominant in psychics and mystics. The ESP Enigma is grounded in decades of reliable scientific research, establishing a common ground among psi believers and skeptics.

Author : Russell Targ
Publisher : Quest Books
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-19
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780835630405

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The Reality of ESP by Russell Targ Pdf

On February 4, 1974, members of the Symbionese Liberation Army kidnapped nineteen-year-old newspaper heiress Patricia Hearst from her Berkeley, California apartment. Desperate to find her, the police called physicist Russell Targ and Pat Price, a psychic retired police commissioner. As Price turned the pages of the police mug book filled with hundreds of photos, suddenly he pointed to one of them and announced, “That’s the ringleader.” The man was Donald DeFreeze, who was indeed subsequently so identified. Price also described the type and location of the kidnap car, enabling the police to find it within minutes. That remarkable event is one reason Targ believes in ESP. Another occurred when his group made $120,000 by forecasting for nine weeks in a row the changes in the silver-commodity futures market As a scientist, Targ demands proof. His experience is based on two decades of investigations at the Stanford Research Institute (SRI), which he cofounded with physicist Harold Puthoff in 1972. This twenty-million dollar program launched during the Cold War was supported by the CIA, NASA, the Defense Intelligence Agency, and Army and Air Force Intelligence. The experiments they conducted routinely presented results could have happened by chance less than once in a million. Targ describes four types of experiments: Remote Viewing, in which a person describes places and events independent of space and time. For example, while in California Price drew to scale a Soviet weapons factory at Semipalitinsk with great accuracy later confirmed by Satellite photography. In another remote viewing, Targ accurately sketched an airport in San Andreas, Columbia himself. Distant Mental Influence, where the thoughts of the experimenter can positively or negatively affect the physiology (heart rate, skin resistance, etc.) of a distant person. Whole field isolation, where someone in a state of sensory isolation accurately describes the visual experiences of someone else in another place Precognition and retrocausality, showing that the future can affect the past. That is, the elephant you see on television in the morning can be the cause of your having dreamed about elephants the previous night. Final chapters present evidence for survival after death; explain how ESP works based on the Buddhist/Hindu view of our selves as nonlocal, eternal awareness; discuss the ethics of exercising psychic abilities,and show us how to explore ESP ourselves. “I am convinced,” Targ says, “that most people can learn to move from their ordinary mind to one not obstructed by conventional barriers of space and time. Who would not want to try that?”

Author : Stanley Krippner,Harris L. Friedman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2009-11-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780313358678

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Mysterious Minds by Stanley Krippner,Harris L. Friedman Pdf

An introduction to the scientific study of psychics and mediums—those who are frauds, those who are psychotic, and those whose claims seem to defy easy dismissal. Welcome to the world of Mysterious Minds: The Neurobiology of Psychics, Mediums, and Other Extraordinary People. Here, experts in the emerging field of neurobiological study make the case that while many claims of psychic ability are easily proven false, there may well be claimants who can obtain information in ways not easily explained by mainstream science—and there might be scientific tools and approaches available to confirm those experiences. Written by an expert team of distinguished investigators from a half dozen countries around the world, Mysterious Minds introduces readers to the current state of research into parapsychological experiences, emphasizing the neurobiological data obtained by those who claim to be psychics or mediums. It offers specific examples of paranormal claims of extraordinary people—claims scrutinized through the use of high-tech brain imaging, clinical neurological examinations, and psychotropic drugs. The book concludes by proposing a series of models based on fundamental neurobiology, psychology, and quantum physics that could help us unravel these mental mysteries.

Author : Clifford D. Simak
Publisher : Open Road Media
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2015-12-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781504024143

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Project Pope by Clifford D. Simak Pdf

Robot believers at the far end of the galaxy endeavor to create a true religion, but their efforts could be shattered by a shocking revelation Far in the future, on the remote planet End of Nothing, sentient robots are engaged in a remarkable enterprise. They call their project Vatican-17: an endeavor to create a truly universal religion presided over by a pope, whose extreme godliness and infallible artificial intelligence are fed by telepathic human Listeners who psychically delve into the mysteries of the universe. But the great and holy mission could be compromised by one shocking revelation that threatens to inspire serious crises of faith among the spiritual, truth-seeking robotic acolytes while tearing them into warring religious factions. For the Listener Mary is claiming that she has just discovered Heaven. There are those among the Clifford D. Simak faithful who consider Project Pope his masterpiece. But whether the crowning literary achievement of a multiple Hugo and Nebula Award–winning science fiction Grand Master or merely another brilliant novel of speculative fiction to stand among his many, Simak’s breathtaking search for God in the machine ingeniously blends science and spirituality in a truly miraculous way that few science fiction writers, if any, have been able to accomplish.

Author : Shoma Chatterji
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-12-10
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9789351776390

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Suchitra Sen by Shoma Chatterji Pdf

The definitive biography of one of Indian cinema's biggest icons Arguably the greatest star of Bengali cinema, Suchitra Sen mesmerized audiences for years, before withdrawing from the public gaze and refusing to emerge in the limelight in the last decade of her life. In this nuanced biography, Shoma Chatterji unveils the two different dimensions of the Suchitra Sen persona: as a legendary romantic star with an audience pull spanning over two decades, and her slow but steady metamorphosis into a powerful performing artist through films like Deep Jele Jai, Hospital, Mamta and Aandhi who could seamlessly and effortlessly essay completely different characters without the on-screen partnership of Uttam Kumar. Award-winning author and film critic Shoma Chatterji presents a fascinating portrait of an icon of Indian cinema, addressing two significant elements that have not been touched by other writers: Suchitra Sen as a working woman in films and her wilful social seclusion.

Author : David J Kreiter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0615482430

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Confronting the Quantum Enigma by David J Kreiter Pdf

Author : Caro Fraser
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Brothers and sisters
ISBN : 0752821288

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Beyond Forgiveness by Caro Fraser Pdf

A secret, eye of death bed marriage overturns a will, thus upsetting all a rich family's applecarts. A rich old man knows that he is dying. Haunted by the memories of a woman whom he loved, had a child by, but never married, he goes through a secret wedding ceremony with her, and in his will leaves her and their daughter, Abby 200,000 pounds each. After his death, Abby a single mother on the dole - finds the marriage certificate and discovers from a lawyer that this, plus the strange wording of the will, entitles her to his whole estate and disinherits his legitimate son and daughter. Abby is hardly money grubbing but she's determined to claim what is rightfully hers. Complications ensue, however, as she meets Simon, her childhood friend, and suddenly all sorts of assumptions about the future are thrown into disarray. The power of money, snobbery and lust to overrule morality in even the most respectable is the theme of this observant, amusing and warm hearted novel.

Author : Bruce Rosenblum,Fred Kuttner
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780199792955

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Quantum Enigma by Bruce Rosenblum,Fred Kuttner Pdf

In trying to understand the atom, physicists built quantum mechanics, the most successful theory in science and the basis of one-third of our economy. They found, to their embarrassment, that with their theory, physics encounters consciousness. Authors Bruce Rosenblum and Fred Kuttner explain all this in non-technical terms with help from some fanciful stories and anecdotes about the theory's developers. They present the quantum mystery honestly, emphasizing what is and what is not speculation. Quantum Enigma's description of the experimental quantum facts, and the quantum theory explaining them, is undisputed. Interpreting what it all means, however, is heatedly controversial. But every interpretation of quantum physics involves consciousness. Rosenblum and Kuttner therefore turn to exploring consciousness itself--and encounter quantum mechanics. Free will and anthropic principles become crucial issues, and the connection of consciousness with the cosmos suggested by some leading quantum cosmologists is mind-blowing. Readers are brought to a boundary where the particular expertise of physicists is no longer the only sure guide. They will find, instead, the facts and hints provided by quantum mechanics and the ability to speculate for themselves. In the few decades since the Bell's theorem experiments established the existence of entanglement (Einstein's "spooky action"), interest in the foundations, and the mysteries, of quantum mechanics has accelerated. In recent years, physicists, philosophers, computer engineers, and even biologists have expanded our realization of the significance of quantum phenomena. This second edition includes such advances. The authors have also drawn on many responses from readers and instructors to improve the clarity of the book's explanations.

Author : Kathryn Tempest
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 275 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-10-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780300231267

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Brutus by Kathryn Tempest Pdf

This award-winning biography delves beyond the myths about Ancient Rome’s most famous assassin: “A beautifully written and thought-provoking book” (Christopher Pelling, author of Plutarch and History). Conspirator and assassin, philosopher and statesman, promoter of peace and commander in war, Marcus Brutus was a controversial and enigmatic man even to those who knew him. His leading role in the murder of Julius Caesar on the Ides of March, 44 BC, immortalized his name, but no final verdict has ever been made about his fateful act. Was Brutus wrong to kill his friend and benefactor or was he right to place his duty to country ahead of personal obligations? In this comprehensive biography, Kathryn Tempest examines historical sources to bring to light the personal and political struggles Brutus faced. As the details are revealed—from his own correspondence with Cicero, the perceptions of his peers, and the Roman aristocratic values and concepts that held sway in his time—Brutus emerges from legend, revealed as the complex man he was. A Choice Outstanding Academic Title Winner

Author : Eltjo Haselhoff
Publisher : Frog Books
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1583940464

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The Deepening Complexity of Crop Circles by Eltjo Haselhoff Pdf

Though they are not just a recent phenomenon, during the past few decades new crop circles have been reported worldwide at the rate of about one per day, creating considerable controversy over their origin and cause. Theoretical experimental physicist Eltjo Haselhoff presents a comprehensive overview of these beautiful and mysterious formations. His research includes a scientific investigation of germination anomalies, the dead fly enigma, peculiar deposits, geometrical ratios, and balls of light. In addition, he reports on the first-person accounts of people who have witnessed their appearance and even ventures into the study of the psychic perspective. Haselhoff comes to some fascinating conclusions in the last chapter, 'Circular Arguments.' After reading this book, you will definitely agree with Conclusion Six: 'Something very strange going on.'

Author : M. E. D'Imperio
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Ciphers
ISBN : UOM:39015005009140

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The Voynich Manuscript by M. E. D'Imperio Pdf

In spite of all the papers that others have written about the manuscript, there is no complete survey of all the approaches, ideas, background information and analytic studies that have accumulated over the nearly fifty-five years since the manuscript was discovered by Wilfrid M. Voynich in 1912. This report pulls together all the information the author could obtain from all the sources she has examined, and to present it in an orderly fashion. The resulting survey will provide a firm basis upon which other students may build their work, whether they seek to decipher the text or simply to learn more about the problem.

Author : Jon Scieszka,Mac Barnett
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781442446731

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Battle Bunny by Jon Scieszka,Mac Barnett Pdf

Alex, whose birthday it is, hijacks a story about Birthday Bunny on his special day and turns it into a battle between a supervillain and his enemies in the forest--who, in the original story, are simply planning a surprise party.

Author : Gayle Kimball,Susan Blackmore,Larry Burk, PH D,James Hurtak,Desiree Hurtak,David Luke,Henry Reed,Peter Fenwick,Brian Les Lancaster,David Lorimer, M a,Robert Mays,Penny Sartori,Peter Russell,Julie Beischel,James Carpenter,Dale Graff M S,Diane Hennacy Powell,Serena Roney-Dougal,H Smith,Mary Rose Barrington,Jon Klimo,Jeffrey Mishlove,Helané Wahbeh N D,Suzanne Mays
Publisher : Equality Press
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-08-17
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0938795651

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Mysteries of Knowledge Beyond Our Senses, Volume 1 by Gayle Kimball,Susan Blackmore,Larry Burk, PH D,James Hurtak,Desiree Hurtak,David Luke,Henry Reed,Peter Fenwick,Brian Les Lancaster,David Lorimer, M a,Robert Mays,Penny Sartori,Peter Russell,Julie Beischel,James Carpenter,Dale Graff M S,Diane Hennacy Powell,Serena Roney-Dougal,H Smith,Mary Rose Barrington,Jon Klimo,Jeffrey Mishlove,Helané Wahbeh N D,Suzanne Mays Pdf

The Mysteries of Knowledge Beyond the Senses: Dialogues with Courageous Scientists reports on the current research and personal characteristics of 22 visionaries from the US and the UK. They reveal information about learning from other dimensions, altered states of consciousness, extrasensory perception, dreams, near-death experiences, remote viewing, parapsychology, etc. Vanguard scientists believe there is more than what we see and are formulating a non-materialist paradigm that expands human potential, including mind and matter interaction. Going against the dominant worldview evokes ridicule, as in Why study flying pigs? The book explores the personal backgrounds of the scientists to find out why they are so courageous. We learn that there are other dimensions that allow for enhanced abilities, based on extensive interviews by Gayle Kimball, the award-winning author of 20 books who does clairvoyant work as well as research. The trilogy includes books about the mysteries of reality and healing.

Author : Linda Zimmermann
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0764331736

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Hudson Valley Haunts by Linda Zimmermann Pdf

New York's Hudson River Valley is a place of beauty and history. It is also one of the most haunted regions in the country. Read about ancient Indian spirits at Spook Rock, where an innocent girl was murdered in an act of revenge. Encounter soldiers who still walk the battlefield of Fort Montgomery. Visit haunted houses that line the streets of the old Dutch settlements in New Paltz and Hurley, and see a misty figure that haunts the Sickletown Road Cemetery. Beware; a passing shadow or faint whisper may signal that you have just had an encounter in haunted Hudson Valley.

Author : Angela Thompson Smith
Publisher : Hampton Roads Publishing Company
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Alien abduction
ISBN : 1571742018

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Diary of an Abduction by Angela Thompson Smith Pdf

This is a story that unfolds from a search for knowledge through to a gradual realization of a personal involvement and piecing together of the evidence. A writer and scientist strives to place other-worldly experience within an established framework. The account contains graphic descriptions of abduction experiences and traces physical evidence, raising questions about time, memory, dreamss, and more.