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When skepticism collides with human experience. The societal implications of scientific skepticism.

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Fakers, Forgers and Phoneys: Famous Scams and Scamps

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Fakers, Forgers and Phoneys: Famous Scams and Scamps by Magnus Magnusson Mainstream, £9.99, ISBN 978-1-84596-210-4 I must begin by admitting that the author of this book, who...
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The Occult Tradition: From the Renaissance to the Present Day

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The Occult Tradition: From the Renaissance to the Present Day by David S. Katz Pimlico, £8.99 (pb), ISBN 9780712667869 The main aim of occult practices is “to...
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Richard Dawkins: How a Scientist Changed the Way We Think

Paul Taylor -
Richard Dawkins: How a Scientist Changed the Way We Think edited by Alan Grafen and Mark Ridley Oxford University Press,  ISBN 0-19-929116-0 This sparkling collection of essays...
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Freemasonry

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Freemasonry by Giles Morgan Pocket Essentials, £9.99 (hb), ISBN 13: 978 1 904048 87 9 Freemasonry is often called a “secret society”, but this seems to be...
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The History of Witchcraft

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The History of Witchcraft by Lois Martin Pocket Essentials 2007, £9.99, ISBN 1-904048-77-3 There is no solid evidence that real organised witch cults ever existed. Martin shows...
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How to Start Your Own Secret Society

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How to Start Your Own Secret Society by Nick Harding Oldcastle, £6.99, ISBN 1-904048-84-6 The title is enough of a hint that this is hardly likely to...
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Paranormal Claims: A Critical Analysis

Paul Taylor -
Paranormal Claims: A Critical Analysis by Bryan Farha University Press of America, £18.99, ISBN 0-7618-3772-8 An anthology of skeptical writings that includes contributions by James Randi, Michael...
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Bad Medicine

Phil -
Bad Medicine: Doctors Doing Harm Since Hippocrates by David Wootton Oxford University Press, £9.99 (pb), ISBN 978-0-19-921279-8 The main theme of this book is that, until the...
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