Mysteries of the Unknown (series)

Mysteries of the Unknown is a series of thirty-three books about various anomalistic, paranormal, religious, and related subjects of weird interest, originally published by Time-Life Books from 1987 through 1992 under the editorial management of Russell B. Adams, Jr. and Jim Hicks.

Series

Title	USCO Reg.	Pub.	Summary
Mystic Places	TX0002155192	1987-07-24	"Explores places discovered to have been used in the past for sacred rituals and ceremonies of the occult." (Atlantis, Great Pyramid of Giza, Stonehenge, Nazca Lines, etc.)
Psychic Powers	TX0002208008	1987-10-09	"Deals with ESP, mediums, shamans, psychics, and dowsers, and the phenomenon of Kirlian photography."
The UFO Phenomenon	TX0002207531	1987-11-20	"Explores the phenomenon of UFOs, discussing individuals' experiences and sightings, and offering possible explanations."
Psychic Voyages	TX0002326639	1988-03-14	"Explores the phenomenon of near-death experiences, examining different theories on why they occur."
Phantom Encounters	TX0002301414	1988-04-08	"Examines the history and nature of the seemingly paranormal phenomena of ghosts and apparitions."
Visions and Prophecies	TX0002366088	1988-06-10	"Looks at some of the prophets who have surfaced throughout history, and examines some of their visions and predictions."
Mysterious Creatures	TX0002391869	1988-08-05	"Examines the legends and history of strange creatures. Describes mythological monsters, depicts the search for evidence concerning Bigfoot and the Loch Ness monster, and looks at movie creatures."
Mind Over Matter	TX0002424618	1988-09-23	"Examines paranormal phenomena such as poltergeists, psychokinesis, and mind control."
Cosmic Connections	TX0002540575	1988-11-18	"Explores man's earliest fascination with astronomy and the growth of astrology and discusses mysterious events throughout the world believed to have been foretold or affected by the positions of the stars."
Spirit Summonings	TX0002551822	1989-01-20	"Traces the history of spiritualism and channeling, and includes interviews with modern-day 'channelers'."
Ancient Wisdom and Secret Sects	TX0002547101	1989-03-24	"Examines many secret societies and secret initiations both from the past and the present."
Hauntings	TX0002582943	1989-05-19	"Examines the legends of various haunted houses and presents possible explanations."
Powers of Healing	TX0002633983	1989-07-28	"Explores the worlds of mental and spiritual healing, from shamanism and voodoo to acupuncture and hypnosis."
Search for the Soul	TX0002667323	1989-09-22	"The Great Soul Trial. Celebrations for the Soul. Body and Soul: the Ghost in the Machine. From Hell to Heaven. The Soul and the Seance. Art From the Other Side. Science and the Soul."
Transformations	TX0002722133	1989-11-17	"Examines the phenomena of werewolves, vampires, feral children, and other legendary monsters reported throughout history."
Dreams and Dreaming	TX0002762412	1990-01-12	"Offers visual entryway and theories into the realm of the fascinating world of dreams and dreaming."
Witches and Witchcraft	TX0002785390	1990-03-16	"A discussion of witches from the early days of witch hunts and tortures to the ceremonies and celebrations of witchcraft today."
Time and Space	TX0002847464	1990-05-18	"Examines paranormal concepts in an attempt to explain time and space."
Magical Arts	TX0002883213	1990-07-20	"Meticulously documented, vividly written, and filled with rare and unusual photographs, this volume examines the broad concept of magic and the practice of it."
Utopian Visions	TX0002939044	1990-09-21	"Examines the history of the quest for the ideal life."
Secrets of the Alchemists	TX0003049201	1990-11-23	"An illustrated survey & history of alchemy & alchemists both past and present including the rich contributions from the Orient and the contributions on the path to modern medicine."
Eastern Mysteries	TX0003049200	1991-01-25	"An illustrated look at Asiatic religion, spirituality and mysticism."
Earth Energies	TX0003096410	1991-03-22	"An illustrated look at spirituality based on the natural world. Surveys the puzzling phenomenons we have yet to learn about our planet and its mysterious energies."
Cosmic Duality	TX0003167192	1991-05-24	"Shows the various ways which different cultures and religions have developed to deal with pairs of opposites such as life and death, male and female, and especially, evil and good."
Mysterious Lands and Peoples	TX0003189573	1991-07-26	"Discusses legends of lost continents, examines claims that early humans were visited by extraterrestrials and given advanced knowledge, and looks at King Arthur, Prester John, Angkor Wat, Machu Picchu, Petra, and Easter Island."
The Mind and Beyond		1991-09-01	"Examines the relationship between the mind and the body, discusses auras, animal communication, brain disorders, memory, mental illness, cults, hypnosis, and virtual reality."
Mystic Quests	TX0003266128	1991-11-29	"Examines the nature and history of seemingly paranormal phenomena such as the encounters of Ulysses, the search for Noah's ark, and for the Holy Grail."
Search for Immortality	TX0003317740	1992-01-31	"Studies of man's search for youth and eternal life from ancient societies to modern day cryonics. Traces the quest for immortality throughout history and examines the many spiritual and scientific pathways that have been explored as methods to prolong life."
Mystical Year	TX0003316798	1992-04-03	"The days of the solar year with mystical rites and mysterious occurrences, ranging from seasonal ghosts and demons to odd premonitions, extraplanetary visits, and time-honored rituals."
Psychics	TX0003354809	1992-06-05	"Examines psychics and parapsychology in the fields of business, the military, and healing."
Alien Encounters	TX0003389703	1992-08-14	"Reexamines the stories of individuals who claim to have been abducted by aliens, looks at supposed encounters from the past, and discusses crop circles, alien contact with early civilizations, and efforts to gather UFO evidence."
Mysterious World	TX0003427906	1992-10-09	"Describes unexplained phenomena associated with particular locations."
Master Index and Illustrated Symbols	TX0003476026	1992-11-13	"An illustrated guide to mystical symbols from all over the world and throughout history. Index entries are referenced to the various volumes of the series by a two-letter code."