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Mandeville Collection in the Occult Sciences Mandeville Collection in the Occult Sciences August 2008 exhibit This exhibit highlights the University of Illinois Library's collection of occult materials supported by an endowment established by the late Merten J. Mandeville, a Professor of Management at UIUC. Un- der the terms of the endowment, works of a serious nature, and those which emphasize the positive aspects of the occult are acquired. The primary subject areas for which materials are collected are astrology; the divinatory arts and palmistry; esoteric religion and mysticism; occult techniques for health, happiness and success; psychical phenomena and research, including clairvoyance, ESP and out-of-body experiences; spiri- tualism, including apparitions, mediumship, and reincarnation; unidenti- fied flying objects; and witchcraft and magic. Items received through the endowment 1984-1998 and 2003-present can be accessed through the University’s online catalog using “Mandeville Collection” as subject words in an advanced search. There is also a card catalog in the Education and Social Science Library for items purchased before 1984. Parapsychology & the Sixth Sense: A Practical Guide to Developing Your Occult Own Extraordinary Powers. London: Thorsons. Nickell, Joe. 2001. Real-Life X-Files: Investigat- Parapsychology is the study of mental phenom- ing the Paranormal. Lexington, KY: University ena excluded from or that cannot be explained by Press of Kentucky. orthodox scientific psychology, i.e., hyp- North, Anthony. 1998. The Supernatural: A nosis, telepathy. Guide to Mysticism and the Occult. London: Blandford. The occult encom- passes magic, al- Rao, K. Ramakrishna, ed. 2001. Basic Research chemy, astrology, in Parapsychology. Jefferson, NC: McFarland. theosophy, or other practical arts that Richardson, Alan. 1991. The Magical Life of are secret or of a Dion Fortune: Priestess of the 20th Century. Lon- mysterious nature. don: Aquarian. Aveni, Anthony. 2002. Behind the Crystal Ball: Webb, James. 1983. The Occult Establishment. Magic, Science and the Occult from Antiquity La Salle, IL: Open Court. through the New Age. Boulder, CO: University Press of Colorado. White, Terry. 1994. The Sceptical Occultist. London: Century. Clarke, David. 2001. Supernatural Peak Dis- trict. London: Robert Hale. Witchcraft, Wicca, Neo- Paganism, & Magic(k) Drury, Nevill. 1989. The Occult Experience: Magic in the New Age. Garden City Park, NY: Witchcraft, wicca, and neo-paganism are modern Avery Publishing Group. religions or spiritual movements that claim origins in pagan traditions. Eason, Cassandra. 2003. The Psychic Power of Animals: How to Communicate with Your Pet. Magic(k) is sometimes spelled with a “K” to distin- London: Piatkus. guish it from the type of magic used for entertain- ment. Fortune, Dion. 1967. What is Occultism? York Beach, ME: Weiser. Bruce, Marie. 2001. Candle Burning Rituals. Berkshire, GB: Quantum. Lawson, David. 2001. How to Develop Your 1 de Angeles, Ly. 2000. Witchcraft: Theory and ing the Goddess as a Solitary Pagan. York Beach, Practice. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications. ME: Weiser. De Laurence, L.W. 2000. The Great Book of Magical Arts. Palm Springs, CA: Brotherhood Astrology & Divination of the Northern Light. Astrology is the study of the movements and posi- de Pulford, Nicola. 1999. Spells and Charms: 52 tions of celestial bodies interpreted as having influ- Charms and Spells to Help You Get the Best Out of ence on human affairs. Life. New Alresdord: Godsfield Press. Divination is the practice of seeking knowledge of Greenwood, Susan. 2000. Magic, Witchcraft the future or the unknown by supernatural means, and the Otherworld: An Anthropology. New i.e., dowsing, tarot, oracles, palmistry, runes. York: Berg. Barrett, David V. 1995. Palmistry. New York: Huson, Paul. 2006. Mastering Witchcraft: A Dorling Kindersley Publishing. Practical Guide for Witches, Warlocks, and Co- vens. Lincoln, NE: iUniverse. Burns, Debbie. 2003. Star Signs: Using Astrology for Success and Harmony in the Workplace. Bos- Jordan, Michael. 1998. Witches: an Encyclope- ton: Red Wheel/Weiser. dia of Paganism and Magic. London: Kyle Cath- ie Ltd. Campion, Nicholas. 2001. Zodiac: Enhance Your Life Through Astrology. London: Qua- Moorey, Howard and Teresa Moorey. 1999. drille. Pagan Gods: A Beginner’s Guide. London: Hod- der and Stoughton Educational. Campion, Nicholas and Steve Eddy. 1999. The New Astrology: the Art Moorey, Teresa. 1999. Witchcraft: A Beginner’s and Science of the Stars. Guide. London: Hodder and Stoughton. North Pomfret, VT: Trafalgar Square Pub. Moura, Ann (Aoumiel). 2001. Green Witch- craft: Folk Magic, Fairy Lore and Herb Craft. St. Ducie, Sonia. 1998. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications. Numerology. London: Thorsons. Polsdottir, Rakel and Jon Jonsson, eds. 2005. Love Charms. Cambridge: Edda UK. Eason, Cassandra. 1998. A Complete Book Thompson, Janet. 1993. Of Witches: Celebrat- of Divination: How to 2 Use the Most Popular Methods of Fortune Telling. Unidentified Flying London: Piatkus. Objects (UFOs) Meadows, Kenneth. 1996. Rune Power: The Se- The study of unidentified flying objects includes cret Knowledge of the Wise Ones. Rockport, MA: extraterrestrials, flying saucers, Roswell, and other Element Books. unexplained alien-related events. Nettles, Bea. 1990. Knights of Assisi: A Journey Carey, Tom and Don Schmitt. 2003. Witness Through the Tarot. Urbana: Inky Press Produc- to Roswell: The Most Comprehensive Investigation tions. Ever Made into the 1947 Roswell Incident. Ro- swell, NM: Triton Group. Nettles, Bea. 2001. Mountain Dream Tarot. Ur- bana: Inky Press Productions. Druffel, Ann. 1998. How to Defend Yourself Against Alien Abduction. New York: Three Riv- Paine, Sheila. 2004. Amulets: A World of Secret ers Press. Powers, Charms and Magic. London: Thames and Hudson. Emmons, Charles F. 1997. At the Threshold: UFOs, Science and the New Age. Mill Spring, Parker, Julia and Derek. 2007. Astrology. New NC: Wild Flower Press. York: DK Pub. Fowler, Raymond E., ed. 1983. MUFON Field Pluto Project. 1998. Astrology for Regular Peo- Investigator’s Manual. Seguin, Texas: Mutual ple. San Francisco: Pluto Project. UFO Network, Inc. Pollack, Rachel. Good, Timothy. 1998. Alien Base: The Evidence 1999. The Complete for Extraterrestrial Colonization of Earth. New Illustrated Guide to York: Avon. Tarot. New York: Barnes & Noble. Guy, Timothy. 2000. Aliens Over America. Tar- zana, CA: AOA Press. Tremaine, Jon. 1996. Casting Hesemann, Michael and Philip Mantle. 1997. the Runes: Unlock Beyond Roswell: The Alien Autopsy Film, Area 51, the Ancient Craft and the U.S. Government Coverup of UFOs. Lon- of Self-Prediction. don: Michael O’Mara. New York: Stewart, Tabori and Chang. Huyghe, Patrick. 1996. The Field Guide to Ex- 3 traterrestrials. New Campbell, Steuart. 1997. The Loch Ness Mon- York: Avon Books. ster: The Evidence. Amherst, NY: Prometheus Books. Randles, Jenny. 1992. UFOs and Coleman, Loren. 2002. Tom Slick: True Life How to See Them. Encounters in Cryptozoology. Fresno, CA: Cra- London: Anaya. ven Street Books. Sutherly, Curt. 2001. Coleman, Loren. 2003. Bigfoot!: The True Story UFO Mysteries: A Reporter Seeks the Truth. St. of Apes in America. New York: Paraview Pocket Paul, MN: Llewellyn. Books. Tripician, Joe. 1997. The Official Alien Abduct- Coleman, Loren, and Patrick Huyghe. 1999. ee’s Handbook: How to Recover From Alien Ab- The Field Guide to Bigfoot, Yeti, and Other Mystery ductions Without Hypnotherapy, Crystals, or CIA Primates Worldwide. New York: Avon Books. Surveillance. Kansas City, MO: Andrews and McMeel. Corrales, Scott. 1997. Chupacabras and Other Mysteries. Murfreesboro, TN: Greenleaf Publi- Walters, Edward and Bruce Maccabee. 1997. cations. UFOs are Real: Here’s the Proof. New York: Avon Books. Dunn Mascetti, Manuela. 1992. Vampire: The Complete Guide to the World of the Undead. New Wilson, Katharina. 1994. The Alien Jigsaw: York: Viking Studio Books. Researcher’s Supplement. Portland, OR: Puzzle Publishing. Green, John. 2004. The Best of Sasquatch Big- foot: the Latest Scientific Developments Plus All Cryptozoology of On the Track of the Sasquatch and Encounters with Bigfoot. Blaine, WA: Hancock House. Cryptozoology is the study of creatures found in myth, folklore and legend, i.e., Loch Ness Monster, Guiley, Rosemary Ellen. 1994. The Complete Vampires, Werewolves, Big Foot. Vampire Companion. New York: Macmillan. Bindernagel, John A. 1998. North America’s Konstantinos. 1996. Vampires: The Occult Great Ape, the Sasquatch: A Wildlife Biologist Truth. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications. 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