Conducting a Paranormal Investigation - A Training Guide

Conducting a Paranormal Investigation - A Training Guide
Author: Beth Brown
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2008-04
Genre: Parapsychology
ISBN: 9780615204567

Originally developed as a training manual for the Virginia Society of Paranormal Education and Research (VASPER), this guide is now available to all beginners and would-be ghost-hunters hoping to capture evidence of the supernatural for themselves. The book takes a step-by-step approach and teaches readers the fundamentals of planning investigations, researching haunted locations, collecting data in the field, and analyzing that data following an investigation. Topics covered include: interviewing witnesses, surveying a site, safety tips, investigation etiquette, data analysis, and advising clients of your findings. A handy resource section features sample interview questions, a Site Access Agreement, an Investigation Activity Log, and a collection of recommended websites to keep readers informed of current events in the world of paranormal research.

Ghost-Hunting For Dummies

Ghost-Hunting For Dummies
Author: Zak Bagans
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 455
Release: 2020-05-21
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1119757533

Dive into the ghostly world of the supernatural with America’s leading paranormal investigator Inside, paranormal investigator, star, and executive producer of The Travel Channel's hit series, Ghost Adventures and founder of the award-winning Haunted Museum (Las Vegas’ most popular attraction), Zak Bagans takes readers on an exciting journey into the supernatural world. With insider information on the history of ghost-hunting to learning about ghosts with all kinds of temperaments, Ghost-Hunting For Dummies is peppered with true accounts and stories from Bagans' famous cases and investigations. Featuring expert advice on picking a haunted location, setting up cameras, and dealing with unwieldy ghosts, this book shows how today's investigators use the tools of modern science to study a wide range of paranormal activity. Take an exciting adventure into the supernatural world Explore haunted sites Get messages from beyond the grave Read true accounts from famous cases and investigations If you're one of the countless fans of Ghost Adventures itching to get off the couch and track some spirits on your own, this book provides everything you need to know to conduct a successful paranormal investigation.

Paranormal Investigations

Paranormal Investigations
Author: Chad Stambaugh
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 149
Release: 2013
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 147597163X

The phenomena of ghosts and hauntings are very real experiences that more and more people are encountering every day. It is their true cause and nature that is the ongoing mystery. In Paranormal Investigations, author Chad Stambaugh discusses the process of trying to find that one piece of evidence that could prove, without a doubt, that ghosts are real. Paranormal Investigations shows both the beginner and the professional when and how to correctly operate the different types of equipment integral to a paranormal investigation cameras, camcorders, voice recorders, digital video recorders, EMF detectors, dowsing rods, pendulums, and more. In addition, Chad breaks down, step by step, the correct procedures for conducting both public and private investigations, including how to deal with clients, what to look for, how to look for it, and how to document an investigation. Through this detailed guide, Chad works toward creating paranormal unity among those who research the events or phenomena that science can't or won't explain.

Paranormal Investigation

Paranormal Investigation
Author: Brian Sterling-Vete
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2018-04-17
Genre:
ISBN: 9781717392114

This book is an objective look at how to conduct a safe and successful paranormal investigation. it outlines a solid scientific approach that can be used by all paranormal investigators in their research and contains example stories of previously untold paranormal events which have taken place, a ground-breaking UFO sighting, and paranormally active haunted locations. It is ideal for those who are new to paranormal investigation and ghost hunting, and for more experienced investigators who want to learn more about how to apply a critical-path scientific approach. It contains a special scientific critical path graphic page to work from when devising ghost hunting experiments, and to help train team members. The book also contains a step-by-step guide to a complete paranormal investigation, and important information about how to protect yourself from malevolent paranormal entities that can attack you.

Ghost Hunting

Ghost Hunting
Author: Loyd Auerbach
Publisher: Ronin Publishing
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2010-09-15
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9781579511180

GHOSTHUNTING is a common sense approach to the investigation and resolution of cases of reported ghostly happenings, including apparitions, hauntings and poltergeists. Written so that the reader quickly grasps what parapsychologists think ghosts are and how to best deal with the phenomena and the experiences of the people having them. Covers the investigative process from the initial call and assessment to the on-site investigative techniques and technology. Deals with how to come up with solutions and resolutions—ways to get "rid" of the phenomena. Includes a discussion of the use of technology and the use of psychics in paranormal investigations and if anyone can prove the existence of ghosts. Finally, the book covers information resources and organizations that the new ghost-hunter and the person who encounters a ghost can find to learn more about the subject and for help with cases they’re investigating or phenomena they’re experiencing.

A Ghost on Every Corner

A Ghost on Every Corner
Author: Dawn Colclasure
Publisher: Gypsy Shadow Publishing
Total Pages: 393
Release: 2019-09-30
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1619502062

There’s a ghost town then there’s a “ghost” town! A Ghost on Every Corner is a collection of stories from paranormal investigators who have done investigations in some of America’s most haunted cities. Read about the ghost haunting a restaurant in Galena, Illinois, or about a Gettysburg Battlefield ghost who follows an investigator home! There’s also Marilyn Monroe’s ghost haunting the famous Roosevelt Hotel, a ghost violently attacking an investigator at the Sallie House and the ghost of Edgar Allan Poe’s adoptive father angrily pushing an investigator down the stairs! You’ll also get to read historical (as well as ghostly!) information about places such as The Alamo, Myrtles Plantation and the famous BirdCage Theater. Walk with investigators located across the country as they gather evidence about ghosts and go where no other would dare to tread!

Real-Life Ghost Encounters

Real-Life Ghost Encounters
Author: Jeff Belanger
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 226
Release: 2013-07-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1477706828

People love to share their personal encounters with ghosts and other spooky subjects. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of stories of ghost encounters on the Internet. This volume delves deep into some of the most famous stories of all time (and some lesser known tales) to get the scoop on what really happened. The interview format makes for a unique reading experience and allows those telling the stories to be heard in their own words.

How To Be A Paranormal Detective

How To Be A Paranormal Detective
Author: Greg Lawson
Publisher: Visionary Living, Inc.
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2019-06-03
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1942157495

Enter the exciting world of paranormal investigation, where history, folklore and the supernatural converge.Learn how to be a super sleuth from Greg Lawson, a longtime paranormal investigator and law enforcement officer, who shows you how to apply crime investigation and detection techniques to the paranormal. Raise your skills and get more out of every investigation!"I love Greg Lawson's unique perspective. As a law enforcement veteran, Greg brings the techniques of criminal detectives into paranormal investigation. His perspective is one that is much needed and long overdue. If you are seriously interested in the supernatural, you need to get your copy of How to Be A Paranormal Detective today!"—Jim Harold, host of The Paranormal Podcast and Jim Harold's Campfire"Greg Lawson brings much needed insights to the field of paranormal investigating with a book that finally covers the most fascinating aspects of the investigation. How to Be A Paranormal Detective is a fantastic read."—Dave Schrader, host of Midnight in the Desert

Ghost Hunting for Beginners

Ghost Hunting for Beginners
Author: Rich Newman
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 9780738726960

If you're one of the countless fans of ghost hunting TV shows itching to get off the couch and track some spirits on your own, this book provides everything you need to know to conduct a successful paranormal investigation. Professional ghost hunter Rich Newman shares proven scientific methods, tried-and-true low-tech approaches, and the latest technology used by the pros. You'll learn what ghosts are, why hauntings occur, the different types of supernatural phenomena, and the importance of conducting responsible investigations. Find out how to form a team, interact with ghosts, gather and examine evidence--and what not to do when seeking spirits. Along with helpful hints, insider tips, and seasoned insights gained from Newman's decade of field work, Ghost Hunting for Beginners is peppered with true accounts of ghost stories from famous cases and the author's own investigations.