{"product_id":"ghosts-from-our-past-both-literally-and-figuratively-the-study-of-the-paranormal-9781101906002","title":"Ghosts from Our Past: Both Literally and Figuratively: The Study of the Paranormal","description":"\u003cb\u003eAs seen in the Sony Pictures 2016 film \u003ci\u003eGhostbusters, \u003c\/i\u003e the ultimate guide to identifying, understanding, and engaging with any paranormal activity that plagues you\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYears before they made headlines with the \u003ci\u003eGhostbusters\u003c\/i\u003e, Erin Gilbert and Abby L. Yates published the groundbreaking study of the paranormal, \u003ci\u003eGhosts from Our Past.\u003c\/i\u003e Once lost to history, this criminally underappreciated book is now updated for the new century. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAccording to Gilbert and Yates, \"extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence,\" and whether you're a believer or a skeptic, you'll find the information you're seeking right here in this extraordinary book, including: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- The childhood experiences that inspired Erin and Abby's lifelong passion for the scientific study of the paranormal\u003cbr\u003e- The history of ghosts and other supernatural entities, the science that explains their existence, and profiles of the groundbreaking paranormal researchers who have investigated them\u003cbr\u003e- An illustrated guide to Class I through Class VII ghosts\u003cbr\u003e- Helpful sidebars like \"A Ghost by Any Other Name\" and \"Ectoplasm Cleanup Tips\"\u003cbr\u003e- Updates including \"The Ghostbusters' Arsenal\" by Jillian Holtzmann and \"Haunted History\" by Patty Tolan\u003cbr\u003e- A new Ghostbusting Resources appendix, featuring the \"Paranormal Quickstart Guide\", \"Is It a Ghost? A Handy Quiz\", \"A Supernatural Stakeout Journal\", \"The Devil's Dictionary: Paraterminology You Need to Know\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith this helpful--and hilarious--official \u003ci\u003eGhostbusters\u003c\/i\u003e guide in hand, you'll be prepared for almost any spirit, spook, or spectre that comes your way. As for the rest, you know who to call.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eERIN GILBERT\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eABBY L. YATES\u003c\/b\u003e are frenemies, intellectual rivals, and cofounders of the Ghostbusters. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eANDREW SHAFFER\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of humorous nonfiction and fiction, including \u003ci\u003eHow to Survive a Sharknado and Other Unnatural Disasters.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Crown Publishing Group (NY)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50925204701458,"sku":"9781101906002","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_fade5139-16e0-4eb7-ab85-d1763b73df03.jpg?v=1738975646","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/ghosts-from-our-past-both-literally-and-figuratively-the-study-of-the-paranormal-9781101906002","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}