"Poltergeists--mischievous spirits, ghosts of the dead, or other strange energies--are said to be responsible for a good deal of unexplainable phenomena. However, often the only clues they leave to their existence are floating objects, broken or missing household items, strange noises, and other minor disturbances, always rendering the investigations of such claims inconclusive. Leaving room for both believers and skeptics, the author of this volume examines a smattering of reported poltergeist activity--from spooky to thrilling to playful--from around the world to better understand the nature of poltergeists and the likelihood of these seemingly paranormal occurrences"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes glossary. "First published as The Poltergeist Phenomenon: An In-Depth Investigation into Floating Beds, Smashing Glass, and Other Unexplained Disturbances by New Page Books/Career Press, copyright Ã2011 Michael Clarkson."

The evidence -- A sampling of eyewitnesses -- 'House phenomena' in St. Catharines -- A visitor on Halloween -- The house of flying objects -- Police controversy in New England -- Fire sale at the souvenir place -- Sarah and the pinwheel -- The theories -- Mind over matter? -- The electrical connection -- The super static girl and more electricity -- Ghosts and exorcisms -- Things that go sneak in the night -- The strange case of Tina Resch -- The house of styrofoam cups -- The circus comes to Columbus -- The ghostbuster and the mythbuster -- Poltergeists in the United Kingdom -- Watch out for the Lego bricks -- The voice -- A little Irish gal and Wee Hughie -- From the UK to the U.S. and beyond -- Poltergeists in pop culture and the future -- The new frontier : tapping psychokinesis -- The poltergeist in popular culture -- The business of poltergeists.