Lewis, James R

Contains over eight hundred alphabetically arranged entries that explain and define terms and concepts associated with astrology, including profiles of notable astrologers, a guide to casting and reading a natal chart, and resources.

From religious beliefs and legends to movies and TV shows, from advertising and celebrities to Internet sites, this illustrated A-to-Z encyclopedia is a resource for understanding UFO beliefs and their impact on contemporary America.

Contains alphabetically-arranged profiles of over 1,000 different religions found in the United States and throughout the world.

Explores worldwide popular, historical, and cultural aspects of death and the afterlife, providing information on heaven, hell, reincarnation, resurrection, possession, ascension, near-death experiences, mediums, the rise of spiritualism, the hospice movement, and other related topics.

Contains entries that examine human rights problems in 177 countries, each with a brief outline of the country's history, society, and politics; features in-depth discussions of 106 human rights issues, arranged alphabetically from abortion to xenophobia; and includes a selection of significant human rights resolutions and documents, as well as a representative listing of human rights organizations.

Contains more than 780 entries covering the historical, technological, and popular aspects of astrology.

Presents an overview of the controversy about cults in America, discussing some of the many groups and movements that have been involved in the conflict; and includes discussion of the history of the dispute, a chronology, and a sample set of primary documents related to the issue.

Approximately 250 entries on topics related to life after death, in alphabetical arrangement, with cross-references, sources, index, and appendix of related organiations.