Supernatural (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

Ghostly encounters are as old as human history, and are detailed in the Bible and other ancient writings. Ghost hunters of the 21st century conduct careful research and analysis of haunted sites, seeking evidence of paranormal activity. Haunted places and ghostly encounters describes some of the most notorious haunts from around the world, and also describes the tactics and strategies used by modern ghost hunters.

The undead provides a look at undead creatures and examines their evolution through myth, folklore, and popular entertainment. Myths about the undead-vampires, zombies, ghouls, and other creatures-were created in nearly every human society. Although the undead are no longer considered real, they maintain a hold on the public's imagination, bolstered by the popularity of numerous books and movies featuring such creatures.