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The Real Roswell Crashed-Saucer Coverup by Philip J. Klass Called "the Sherlock Holmes of UFOlogy, " Philip J. Klass claims to have the inside scoop on what really crashed at Roswell, New Mexico, in 1947 and the subsequent cover-up. And is Klass's story the same as that recently released by government officials? We'll all have to read the book to find out! Photos.

Ufo Sightings : The Evidence by Robert Sheaffer Engaging and entertaining, this book is the most up-to-date on the UFO phenomenon--unique because it gives the reader a broad overview of the world of UFOlogy, dealing with most major cases and trends, while offering references and commentary to provide a clear perspective. Incidents and photographs are scrutinized within a framework of objective science.

Ufo Abductions : A Dangerous Game by Philip J. Klass Philip Klass deals with the phenomenon of "alien abductions"--that is, the by-now widely known instances in which individuals, often with the aid of hypnosis, recall being taken by aliens aboard spacecraft and subjected to biological experiments. Klass deals thoroughly and convincingly with the hypnosis aspect of the phenomenon, and rightly points out that far from being a gateway to "repressed memories," the technique is actually very likely to elicit fabrications, and perhaps even to plant memories of events that never happened.

Watch the Skies!: A Chronicle of the Flying Saucer Myth by Curtis Peebles Chronicling the arrival and invasion of the UFO myth in American popular culture, "Peebles has thoroughly examined the context in which the saucer craze began, the forces and attitudes of those who championed the saucer myth, and the details of the various investigatory efforts made," says Richard Hallion, Aviation Historian. HC: Smithsonian Institute.

The Ufo Invasion : The Roswell Incident, Alien Abductions, and Government Coverups by Kendrick Frazier (Editor), Barry Karr (Editor), Joe Nickell (Editor) In an attempt to counter media misinformation, The UFO Invasion offers definitive, behind-the-scenes accounts of each case of extraterrestrial visitations and paranormal claims. Revealing articles by a host of experts will challenge, illuminate, anger, and amuse.

The Demon-Haunted World : Science As a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan While he touches on various sorts of pseudoscience and antiscience, including repressed memories of all sorts, creationism, belief in miracles and, to his credit, the claims of tobacco companies that cigarettes have not been shown to be harmful, Mr. Sagan's primary target is the widespread belief in alien abductions. He always writes clearly and he is seldom wrong.

Rare Earth : Why Complex Life Is Uncommon in the Universe by Peter Douglas Ward, Donald Brownlee "Do you feel lucky? Well do ya?" asked Dirty Harry. Paleontologist Peter Ward and astronomer Donald Brownlee think all of us should feel lucky. Their rare Earth hypothesis predicts that while simple, microbial life will be very widespread in the universe, complex animal or plant life will be extremely rare.

Why People Believe Weird Things : Pseudoscience, Superstition, and Other Confusions of Our Time by Michael Shermer, Stephen Jay Gould If you believe the truth is out there, you need to look no further than Michael Shermer's Why People Believe Weird Things. A champion of science and history, Shermer debunks otherworldly phenomena, conspiracy theories, and cults as yet another example of our eternal search for spiritual fulfillment. Everything from UFOs to Holocaust denial is covered in this engaging exploration of the human psyche, which is read by Shermer himself.

An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural : James Randi's Decidedly Skeptical Definitions of Alternate Realities by James Randi, Arthur Charles Clarke (Introduction) As a professional magician, Randi is very familiar with the ways a person can be fooled and mislead. His books Flim Flam! and The Faith Healers only scratch the surface of a world of gullibility. With his Encyclopedia, now you have a quick reference for a world of foolish beliefs and all the information you need to shot them out of the sky.

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