Encyclopedia of Alien Encounters: A Complete Guide from Abductions to the Yeti

What happened at Roswell in 1947? What is the Air Force doing out at Area 51? Is the truth really "out there" and, if so, are we ready to accept it? The Encyclopedia of Alien Encounters is an excellent resource for the long-time UFO follower as well as a great starting point for those exploring the subject for the first time. In an engaging & easy-to-use A-to-Z format, it offers an authoritative & objective account of the key events, encounters, personalities, theories, & myths of extraterrestrial lore. The book concentrates solely on the field of alien or non-human encounters, resulting in the most complete & comprehensive resource available. Numerous entries delve into various aspects of the alien contact phenomenon, including: . UFO sightings & alien abductions . Black helicopters, the unmarked helicopters often seen in connection with UFO/alien activity . Conspiracy theories, such as those associated with cattle mutilation . Men in Black, both on film & in UFO- & alien-related investigations . Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) . Astronomers, such as Carl Sagan & Frank Drake, & self-proclaimed "alien hunter" & ex-CIA agent Derrel Sims . The phenomenon's influence on the popular mythology of the late twentieth century.Baker, Alan is the author of 'Encyclopedia of Alien Encounters: A Complete Guide from Abductions to the Yeti' with ISBN 9780816042272 and ISBN 0816042276.