The Encyclopedia of Alien Encounters Author:Alan Baker What really happened at Roswell in 1947? Has actual contact been made? From Area 51 to the Philadelphia Experiment, Quantum Theory to Cattle Mutilations, its all in The Encyclopedia of Alien Encounters. This highly engaging and informative collection offers an authoritative and objective account of key events, places, people, theories and... more » myths of extraterrestrial lore. An excellent resource for both long-time UFO followers and those just making contact, this book concentrates solely on the field of alien or non-human encounters, resulting in the most complete and comprehensive resource available. Easy-to-read entries, in A-to-Z format, delve into various aspects of alien contact, including: UFO sightings and alien abductions; black helicopters, the unmarked helicopters frequently seen in connection with UFO/alien activity; conspiracy theories, such as those associated with cattle mutilation; Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI); works of fiction inspired by encounter reports and how they mirror society's and the media's reactions to such encounters; and the phenomenon's influence on the popular mythology of the twentieth century.« less