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In the past, hospitals were often overcrowded, dirty, and the treatments were sometimes harmful-or deadly. Is this why so many old hospitals are said to be haunted? Do the spirits of the dead linger in places of suffering? There is a devoted group of people who want to find out. These ghost hunters, also known as paranormal investigators, gather evidence to prove that ghosts are real. Look inside to read all about so-called haunted hospitals. And...

Across the United States are houses that are said to be haunted. Do the spirits of the dead really dwell in these places? There is a devoted group who want to find out. These ghost hunters, also known as paranormal investigators, gather evidence to prove that ghosts are real. Look inside to read all about so-called haunted houses. And follow paranormal investigators who seek to uncover the truth about ghosts.

There are hundreds of eerie hotels around the country that might hide a skeleton or two. Why is it that so many old hotels are said to be haunted? And do ghosts really exist? There is a devoted group who want to find out. These ghost hunters, also known as paranormal investigators, gather evidence to prove that ghosts are real. Look inside to read all about so-called haunted hotels. And follow paranormal investigators who seek to uncover the truth...

Have you ever heard strange footsteps on the stairs, or the blood-curdling sound of a disembodied moan? Perhaps you've felt goose bumps rise on the back of your neck as a door creaks open inexplicably. Readers are invited to cross the threshold of the world's spookiest mansions in this hair-raising read. Offering insight into the historical context of each petrifying place, this informative text is supplemented by fascinating sidebars and a dynamic...

The RMS Queen Mary was once a luxury ocean liner. At over 1,000 feet long and built to carry more than 2,000 passengers, it was massive. When it embarked on its maiden voyage in May 1936, the Queen Mary was famous for its extravagant amenities. During World War II, the ocean liner was converted to a troopship nicknamed the "Grey Ghost" for its speed. It's said that ghosts of dead passengers and World War II crewmen still walk onboard! In this spine-chilling...

Umar was the second of the four 'rightly guided' caliphs. At first, he railed against the new Islam religion until he read parts of the Qu'ran. He was instantly impressed and became a believer. Umar is, credited for establishing most of the major political institutions of the Muslim state and stabilizing the rapidly expanding Arab empire.

Most people think the disorder amounts to little more than a few cute quirks, such as being a "neat freak" or a hand-washing germophobe. Yet obsessive-compulsive disorder can be an incredibly debilitating and isolating condition characterized by persisten

From love triangles and cheaters to summer romances, these stories will touch every teen's heart. One seventeen-year-old's story talks of her sweetheart who joined the Army and was sent to the Middle East, and how his love letters kept their romance strong. In another, one girl learns (the hard way) how playing the field can only lead to heartache. Whether the ending is happy or sad, there is no doubt that love has changed these teens' lives forever....

This step-by-step guide is easy to read. It offers a clear path into the magical world of lucid dreaming. The author, who is an experienced and enthusiastic lucid dreamer, as well as being an elementary school teacher, gives specific, concrete techniques for learning how to lucid dream. This is the kind of book one will come back to over and over again. Because it gives the keys to an infinite, inner, universe, it could be the most useful and meaningful...

There are many stories in books and movies about what would happen if aliens invaded Earth. Would humans be able to survive if aliens took over our planet? Read more to find out!