Author: Kovoor, Abraham T. [1898-1978]
Title: Exposing Paranormal Claims
Description: Podanur [Tamilnadu, India], B. Premanand, 2000. orig.wrappers. 22x14cm, 184 pp. Series: Skeptic Club Book no. 7.. Corner bump. Minor rubbing. VG. ¶ Essays by the Sri Lankan rationalist. Contents: Extrasensory perception; Sathya Sai Baba; Kovoor & his Challenges; Apparitions; Fertility pooja; Curative power of the water of the river Ganges; Science of charms; Sai Baba, Rafai Rathib; Clairvoyant power; Mantra a form of yoga; Deceptive perceptions; An immaculate conception; Sai Baba's visit to Ceylon; A religio-maniac's threat; Brick-bats & bouquets; Fire-walking & water- divining; Psychical research today; Miracles at Lourdes; Ye holy humbugs; Firewalking debunked; Occultism & Mr. Kovoor; Voice from the womb; Bhagawans & Bahgawathies galore!; The fictitious story of chain letters; The goddess who menstruates; X-ray eyes; Miracles of the roses; Sorcery ended in death; Bible not the inspired word of God; Wizard of Naples; Quacks; Unknown 'facts' about Kovoor; Those challenges; Son & mother.

Keywords: Rationalism, Sri Lanka, India South Asia, Rationalist, Skeptic Sceptic, Scepticism, Atheist Atheism, Paranormal, Occult Sai Baba, Parapsychology