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Within the chapters, entries are generally arranged in alphabetical order. Each chapter begins with an overview and an outline of the topics and subtopics that are covered. In 14 chapters, these volumes cover broad concepts from "Afterlife Mysteries" to "Invaders from Outer Space.
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