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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Apr 24, 2006 7:46:56 GMT
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Apr 25, 2006 16:48:50 GMT
If anyone does buy one of these books, I would love to publish a review of it for the main site.
Also keep in mind that by buying something off Amazon through those links, I make about 5% commission, so if you are a regular buyer off Amazon, use my links, that way I get some beer money
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Post by Little Claire on Apr 25, 2006 16:50:43 GMT
I've got the Naked Quack but I hvaen't read it yet....along with a whole list of other books I haven't got around too
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Post by amethyst on Apr 27, 2006 22:36:12 GMT
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Apr 27, 2006 22:24:25 GMT
Glad to be back Amethyst, and god to see you on here too
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Post by hkev on Apr 28, 2006 18:47:33 GMT
I have three of the James Randi books.
It's a long time since I read them, but "Geller" and "Flim Flam" are both excellent. The Encyclopedia has a lot of information, but naturally not much depth due to the large number of entries.
Kev.
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Post by Linkev on Apr 28, 2006 20:27:24 GMT
I hope no one minds me putting a recommendation for another book; Pseudoscience and the Paranormal by Terence Hines. Highly skeptical, and a great read, with a touch of humor to it.
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Apr 28, 2006 22:15:16 GMT
I will add it to the list
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Post by hkev on Apr 30, 2006 13:23:29 GMT
It is also worth looking out for
The Demon-Haunted World: Science as a Candle in the Dark by Carl Sagan.
A very fine book indeed. Although it does not seem to be available at Amazon.co.uk now.
Kev.
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on Apr 30, 2006 13:41:31 GMT
Its on .com so i will add a link to there
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Post by losthearts on May 1, 2006 20:40:39 GMT
The Faith Healers by Randi is excellent (so is his other book). What's especially funny is that he has a guy dress up as a woman who supposedly has "female problems" and it really shows what scammers these faith healers are, how they operate, and how their healings last for only a short time as the adrenaline of the believers goes back to a normal rate and all their illnesses come back.
Randi should win an award as he is actually providing a public service by exposing the crooks in the business. If you buy his books, you will not be able to put them down!
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lynda
Not even a Noob
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Post by lynda on May 5, 2006 11:44:52 GMT
These books look really interesting. I think I shall purchase one or two to read. Thanks.
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Post by Mr. Jon Donnis on May 5, 2006 11:55:32 GMT
Once you have, if you feel like reviewing any of them for the main site that would be cool
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Post by hkev on May 14, 2006 17:24:43 GMT
Not sure what Amazon will think of this, but James Randi has put his Encyclopedia online: www.randi.org/encyclopedia/WELL worth a look Kev.
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Post by harryprice on May 18, 2006 18:29:09 GMT
Guidelines for Testing Psychic Claimants by Richard Wiseman & Robert L. Morris
Deception and Self-deception: Investigating Psychics by Richard Wiseman
Leaves From a Psychists Casebook by Harry Price (If you are lucky enough to find a copy)
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Post by skairdykat on Jun 6, 2006 7:38:16 GMT
Has any-one read Will Storr Vs The Supernatural?
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Post by pcdunn2005 on Jun 7, 2006 4:46:54 GMT
Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife, by Mary Roach (Norton, c.2005, ISBN 0393059626)
Excellent history of mankind's search for the answers to what happens to us after we die, from an author capable of common sense and humor. Topics include discussing reincarnation with an Indian scholar, historical attempts to "weigh the soul", spending a weekend at a school for mediums, checking out the last sample of (fake)"ectoplasm" from the heyday of seances, (now held in a library archive), going out with British ghost-hunters in search of EVPS, and more.
Very informative and enjoyable, and the author is objective, not "woo-woo".
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Post by pcdunn2005 on Jun 30, 2006 3:30:20 GMT
I recently cataloged these two titles for the library I work at, and thought they might be of interest to some of you:
Abducted: How People Come to Believe They Were Kidnapped by Aliens, by Susan A. Clancy (Harvard University Press, c.2005, ISBN 0674018796) -- Author is a research scientist who interviewed many people claiming to have been abducted by extra-terrestrials to discover why the idea is so attractive to so many. Most said it was a transforming and rewarding experience which left them much happier than they had been before, and they would "choose" to be abducted again (!). Book 's subject headings include "Delusions".
Breaking the Spell: Religion As a Natural Phenomeon. by Daniel C. Dennett (Viking, c.2006, ISBN 067003472X) -- Philosopher traces the history of religious and spiritual belief, and argues it may well be an ingrained human trait. He feels religion today gets in the way of rationalism and true compassion for others. Book's subject headings include "Religion-- Controversial Literature". [That tends to be what they put on agnostic & atheistic writings, I've noticed.]
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matilda
Glint in fathers eye
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Post by matilda on Nov 7, 2006 18:22:53 GMT
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Post by skeptomatic on Nov 12, 2006 1:36:11 GMT
Kerri-anne Kennerly (see the Aussie BP site) should read ALL of them. That woman's middle name has GOT to be Gullible.
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