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Crime Science

Nickell, Joe / Fischer, John F
Crime Science
Crime Science outlines the indispensable tools and techniques that investigators use to make sense of a crime science. Each chapter closes with a study of a well-known case, revealing how the principles of forensic science work in practice."-- Page [4] of cover.

CHF 28.50

Looking for a Miracle

Nickell, Joe
Looking for a Miracle
Do miracles really happen? What is the evidence for paranormal phenomena that demonstrate divine power, and what alternative explanations can be offered for such apparently miraculous occurrences? How does the earnest inquirer assess the conflicting evidence and reach a conclusion? These and related questions are answered in this illuminating examination of miracle claims by respected historical, paranormal, and forensic investigator Joe Nicke...

CHF 45.90

Mysterious Realms

Nickell, Joe
Mysterious Realms
Investigative writer Joe Nickell and forensic analyst John F. Fischer probe ten tantalizing mysteries that, for decades, have defied rational analysis and convinced many people that supernatural events really do happen. Using their skills and experience in historic document examination and forensic research, Nickell and Fischer carefully scrutinize the evidence for a variety of strange historical, paranormal, and forensic phenomena. - Is a his...

CHF 47.90

Inquest on the Shroud of Turin: Latest Scientific Findings

Nickell, Joe
Inquest on the Shroud of Turin: Latest Scientific Findings
This authoritative book about the controversial "shroud" of Turin, claimed to be the burial cloth of Jesus, presents overwhelming evidence that the cloth is actually the creation of a clever medieval artist. From the earliest known document that mentions the shroud - a letter from a 14th-century Catholic bishop reporting that the artist had confessed - Joe Nickell traces the historical, iconographic, pathological, forensic, and physical and ch...

CHF 34.90

Secrets of the Supernatural

Nickell, Joe
Secrets of the Supernatural
Mysterious happenings. Famous apparitions. Things that go bump in the night. Since earliest times, public fascination and popular imagination have focused on phenomena known as "supernatural." But extraordinary claims require extraordinary proof. When mysteries and coincidences seem too remarkable to be true, reason demands careful investigation and analysis of the facts rather than the invocation of "unknown forces." Utilizing their experienc...

CHF 54.90

The Jesus Relics

Nickell, Joe
The Jesus Relics
The truth behind the Jesus relics, revered by Christians through the ages and yet a perennial target for sceptics, both Christian and secular.

CHF 35.50

Unsolved History

Nickell, Joe
Unsolved History
What constitutes historical truth is often subject to change. Joe Nickell demonstrates the techniques used in solving some of the world's most perplexing mysteries, such as the authenticity of Abraham Lincoln's celebrated Bixby letter, the 1913 disappearance of writer and journalist Ambrose Bierce, and the apparent real-life model for a mysterious character in a novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Nickell also uses newly uncovered evidence to furthe...

CHF 21.90

Detecting Forgery

Nickell, Joe
Detecting Forgery
Detecting Forgery reveals the complete arsenal of forensic techniques used to detect forged handwriting and alterations in documents and to identify the authorship of disputed writings. Joe Nickell looks at famous cases such as Clifford Irving's "autobiography" of Howard Hughes and the Mormon papers of document dealer Mark Hoffman, as well as cases involving works of art. Detecting Forgery is a fascinating introduction to the growing field of ...

CHF 34.90

The Science of Miracles: Investigating the Incredible

Nickell, Joe
The Science of Miracles: Investigating the Incredible
An entertaining, comprehensive, and science-based study of miracle claimsIs the Shroud of Turin really the burial cloth of Jesus, produced by a miraculous burst of radiant energy at the moment of Resurrection? What happens at faith-healing services to provide apparently miraculous cures? Steering between the twin pillars of belief and disbelief, experienced paranormal investigator Joe Nickell examines these claims and more. Relying on his fort...

CHF 25.90

Tracking the Man-Beasts: Sasquatch, Vampires, Zombies, an...

Nickell, Joe
Tracking the Man-Beasts: Sasquatch, Vampires, Zombies, and More
A noted investigator of the paranormal explores the historical, geographical, and cultural reaches of various "manimals" and other humanoid entities-among them such monster men as Gigantopithecus and Neanderthals, hairy man-beasts like Sasquatch and the elusive de Loys' Ape, supernatural beings, including werewolves, vampires, and devil men, and supposedly spaceship-borne entities like Mothman and the Roswell humanoids. This book takes the rea...

CHF 27.50

The Science Of Ghosts

Nickell, Joe
The Science Of Ghosts
Are ghosts real? Are there truly haunted places, only haunted people, or both? And how can we know? Taking neither a credulous nor a dismissive approach, this first-of-its-kind book solves those perplexing mysteries and more--even answering the question of why we care so very much. Putting aside purely romantic tales, this book examines the actual evidence for ghosts--from eyewitness accounts to mediumistic productions (such as diaphanous form...

CHF 26.50

Adventures in Paranormal Investigation

Nickell, Joe
Adventures in Paranormal Investigation
Tales of alien abductions, miraculous relics, and haunted castles have attracted believers and skeptics across the globe for centuries. Paranormal investigator Joe Nickell tackles the world's most seemingly inexplicable myths in Adventures in Paranormal Investigation. With four decades of experience in the field, Nickell employs skepticism and scientific analysis to pull truth from the mires of false evidence and trickery that surround both ol...

CHF 38.90

Ambrose Bierce Is Missing

Nickell, Joe
Ambrose Bierce Is Missing
What constitutes historical truth is often subject to change. Through ingenious detection, the accepted wisdom of one generation may become the discredited legend of another - or vice versa. In this wide- ranging study of historical investigation, former detective Joe Nickell allows the reader to look over his shoulder as he demonstrates the use of varied techniques in solving some of the world's most perplexing mysteries. All the major catego...

CHF 34.90

Relics of the Christ

Nickell, Joe
Relics of the Christ
Religious relics, defined as "either portions of or objects connected with the body of a saint or other holy person, " are among the most revered items in the world. Christian relics such as the Holy Grail, the True Cross, and the Lance of Longinus are also the source of limitless controversy. Such items have incited people to bloodshed and, some say, have been a source of miracles. Relics inspire fear and hope among the faithful and yet are a...

CHF 43.90

Wonder-Workers!

Nickell, Joe
Wonder-Workers!
How was Joaquin Argamasilla able to see through metal? How did Daniel Home float through the air - high enough to hit his head on the ceiling? How was Evangeline Adams able to predict the future? Could these people actually perform the impossible?Wonder-Workers! reveals the secrets of these and seven other famous magicians, psychics, and mediums. Investigative writer Joe Nickell tells their stories and examines their claims in the light of sci...

CHF 25.90

Real or Fake

Nickell, Joe
Real or Fake
Lavishly illustrated with examples of replicas and authentic objects inspected by Nickell, Real or Fake includes case studies of alleged artifacts including Jack the Ripper's diary, a draft of the Gettysburg Address, notes by Charles Dickens, Jefferson Davis's musket, and debris from the Titanic.

CHF 41.90