{"title":"Alice Vernon","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlice Vernon is an insightful author who delves into the captivating realms of science and nature, providing readers with an intriguing exploration of the world around us. Her profound curiosity and in-depth research are beautifully illustrated in her writing, making complex subjects accessible and engaging for all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn her book \u003cem\u003eGhosted\u003c\/em\u003e, Vernon explores intriguing scientific concepts with clarity and precision, offering readers a compelling journey through themes of human perception and the natural world. Her ability to translate intricate ideas into relatable and thought-provoking narratives makes her work invaluable for those keen on understanding the nuances of science and nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned science enthusiast or simply curious about the world, Alice Vernon's collections promise to engage and enlighten, guiding you through fascinating insights that challenge and expand your perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ghosted-by-alice-vernon-9781399418706","title":"Ghosted","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA social, historical and scientific exploration of ghost-hunting, and why our fascination with the paranormal is as timeless as the ghosts we hope to find.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe history of ghosts is ancient, but the history of active ghost-hunting is relatively recent, and investigations into the paranormal have developed hand-in-spirit-hand with scientific discoveries, from radio waves to smartphone apps. Now, more than ever, we want to find our own ghosts. Is it to help process grief? Become influencers? Or ease our fears of death?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGhosted\u003c\/em\u003e follows the story of paranormal investigations from the Victorian era to the modern day, examining how our fascination with ghost hunting has changed alongside technology and culture. Where we once gathered around tables, observing and recording every movement of the medium, we now take electronic equipment and app-laden phones around haunted locations to catch ghosts digitally. Where theatres and concert halls held sold-out performances by conjurers recreating the tricks of fraudulent mediums, we now delight in picking apart and exposing the evidence presented on reality television programmes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Alice Vernon embarks on a journey to encounter a ghost, travelling to some of the UK's most haunted locations and encouraging readers to interrogate their own scepticism and belief. \u003cem\u003eGhosted\u003c\/em\u003e examines what we are looking for, why we are looking for it, and why have we never given up the ghost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853536940268,"sku":"9781399418706","price":48.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6555123482686.jpg?v=1759207501"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alice-vernon.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}