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I'm impressed.. - Rated
I've suffered a bit lately with online new age book purchases all turning out to be very american flavoured (fine if you know that's what you're getting but they do have different styles - it's why I avoid Llewelyn usually and look for Capall Bann and the like as publishers).
In some cases books on eastern practices turned out to be heavily christianised, which to a English druid really doesn't feel completely comfortable but this gamble has completely turned around my hope and faith in online book purchases. Although there are lots of USA details in here there are others too and it's all interesting where-ever it's about.
I was initially impressed by the actual physical size of the book, a nice chunky tome, and nice quality too.
Then even better than that I lost 3 hours of yesterday evening just flicking from entry to entry, without even noticing the time passing, sometimes following links, sometimes just opening it at random pages. It's great, I've ordered the creatures one too in the hope that it's just as good. If you like flicking through encyclopaedias anyway and are an information gatherer, or if you're curious about things psychic and hauntings. About all I'd say is the various spirits which live in places aren't all covered, but even that is fairly well done from Brownies to Knockers, from Ghosts and beyond (I was looking for house wights and their relatives). Even so there is still great coverage, and the attitude is really balanced too - no fear of presenting both sides when a subject is contravertial.
There are really odd and obscure details too which really add to it - I enjoyed the information about Elizabeth Barrett Browning (Victorian poet) and her husband's disagreements about spiritualists and the worthyness of their mediumistic friend in particular.
All in all highly recommended and I shall be buying copies as xmas presents this year I am certain! and hopefully I'll find my dear house wights in the magical creatures volume.
The Element Encyclopedia of the Psychic World - Rated
This is a fabulous book both entertaining and informative, as an encyclopedia would be it is set out in alphabetical format which is very handy for dipping into, and as a reference for looking things up.
Not only that it has some very useful information on furthering your own Psychic knowledge which I found very useful, a brilliant addition to any fan of the pshchic world's library!
Very informative - Rated
This book is both entertaining and informative. I like to read it as a coffee table book to dip in and out of when I want to relax. The account of the Fox Sisters who started the 19th century spiritualist craze is especially interesting! However also when one comes across things in the psychic world one does not understand it is good to have an easy reference guide to hand. The internet is not always reliable and sometimes gives you several different accounts - this clearly gives you a definitive to the point account which will be useful for all psychic students. I would have liked to see more lavish photograph to help the book further as the text is of such a high standard.
Fascinating resource - Rated
This book is packed with the history, folklore and scientific evidence surrounding psychic phenomena. I like the fact that it doesn't rely on eyewitness reports and looked at the psychic world from the point of view of sceptic and believer alike. The author isn't trying to make a case but simply provides the facts so that the reader can make their own mind up about the mysterious world we live in. It's a fascinating resource and a comprehensive guide to the psychic world for both beginner and expert. I highly recommened it.
Really loved this book! - Rated
I got my copy yesterday and have really enjoyed dipping in and out of it since. It is very well researched and provides a really balanced view. The A-Z format is great as it means that the book can be started at any point. The more I have read the more I wanted to know and search further through the book. From Oujia boards to key famous people dead and alive (and still floating in some cases) magic and mystery its all there! The style is so easy to read. A thoroughly enjoyable read.
