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Contents
Acknowledgements and Dedications
Foreword
Introduction
How to use this book
Section 1: Core Concepts and Skills
Key Attributes
Basic Safety
Investigation Equipment
Assembling your basic Kit
Testing your Kit
Looking after your Kit
Equipment Specifications
Camera
Camcorder
Tripod
Compass
Thermometers
Audio Recorders
Microphones
Torch
Motion Sensors
Weather Station
EMF Meters
Binoculars
Spotter Scopes
Surveillance CCTV Cameras
Video Recorders
Monitors
Walkie Talkies
Investigation Skills
Investigation Life Cycle
Initial Contact
Witness Interviews
Section 2: Ghosts
Brief History
Alternative Theories
How to Conduct a Ghost Investigation
Background Research
Initial reconnaissance Visit
Planning the Investigation
Pre brief
Running the investigation
Analysis
Section 3: Electronic Voice Phenomenon
Brief History
Alternative Theories
How to Record EVP
Section 4: Photographic Anomalies
Brief History
Categories of Photographic Anomalies
Fakes
Faults
Misidentifications
Genuine Anomalies
Section 5: Cryptozoology
Brief History
Alternative Theories
How to Investigate
Evidence Assessment
Investigation
Field Craft
Equipment
Investigation Analysis
Section 6: Unidentified Flying Objects
Brief History
Alternative Theories
How to Investigate UFOs
Initial Contact
Witness Interview
Research
Location Reconnaissance
Planning a Skywatch
Running a Skywatch
What to do if you see a UFO
Section 7: Concluding your Investigation
Writing up your Findings
Making your Findings Public
Appendices
UFO Incident Report Form
Paranormal Incident Report Form
Investigation Log Sheet