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The third man factor : surviving the impossible / John Geiger.

By: Material type: TextPublication details: New York : Weinstein Books, c2009.Edition: 1st edDescription: xiv, 297 p. : 1 ill. ; 22 cmISBN:
  • 9781602861299
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 155.935 22
LOC classification:
  • BF1045.N4 G45 2009
Contents:
The third man -- Shackleton's angel -- The ghosts walk in public -- The guardian angel -- The pathology of boredom -- The principle of multiple triggers -- Sensed presence (I) -- The widow effect -- Sensed presence (II) -- The muse factor -- The power of the savior -- The shadow person -- The angel switch.
Summary: Explores the human capacity to survive extreme conditions, noting a phenomenon in which people in life-endangering circumstances often sense an unseen presence who offers encouragement and guidance.
Item type: Delbert W. Baker Special Leadership Collection
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Judith Thomas Library Delbert W. Baker Special Leadership Collection DWB Special Leadership Collection BF 1045 .N4 G45 2009 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) AUA018408 Available AUA018408

Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-283) and index.

The third man -- Shackleton's angel -- The ghosts walk in public -- The guardian angel -- The pathology of boredom -- The principle of multiple triggers -- Sensed presence (I) -- The widow effect -- Sensed presence (II) -- The muse factor -- The power of the savior -- The shadow person -- The angel switch.

Explores the human capacity to survive extreme conditions, noting a phenomenon in which people in life-endangering circumstances often sense an unseen presence who offers encouragement and guidance.