Review of a book titled The Does Not Die: Verified Paranormal Phenomena From Near-Death Experiences written by Neal Grossman, exploring the existence of consciousness outside of the brain.

Semi-annual journal publishing papers related to near-death experiences, including research reports; theoretical or conceptual statements; expressions of a scientific, philosophic, religious, or historical perspective on the study of near-death experiences; cross-cultural studies; individual case histories; and personal accounts of experiences or related phenomena. An index to volumes 1-5 starts on page 89.

Article describing the author's near-death experience (NDE) in 1983 as a result of poisoning. Almost every feature of the experience has been antithetical to the author's prior background, both in childhood and in adult life, thereby providing evidence against reductionist explanations of NDE. An account is given of how the new consciousness is affected by various life-circumstances, and of its practical impact on the quality of living.

Article proposing a nonreductionist interpretation of near-death experiences (NDEs), showing that it is possible to give credit to individual testimony while still taking into account the physiological, psychological, and cultural conditions that influence visionary experience in the face of death.

Article discussing Osirian temple rites of ancient Egypt, which may have involved ceremonial procedures deliberately calculated to induce an experience that was functionally identical to modern near-death experiences.

Letter from Barbara Harris written to the editor of Anabiosis regarding "Grosso's Review of Ring's Heading Toward Omega."

Article using recent research to evaluate Raymond Moody's versus Ronald Siegel's interpretations of the near-death experience (NDE). Whereas Moody had concluded that the NDE is ontologically valid, Siegel interpreted the NDE as a purely subjective hallucinatory phenomenon.

Semi-annual journal publishing papers related to near-death experiences, including research reports; theoretical or conceptual statements; expressions of a scientific, philosophic, religious, or historical perspective on the study of near-death experiences; cross-cultural studies; individual case histories; and personal accounts of experiences or related phenomena.

Review of the book "Heading Toward Omega: In Search of the Meaning of the Near-Death Experience" written by researcher Kenneth Ring.

Review of the book "The Near-Death Experience: Problems, Prospects, Perspectives," an anthology of articles that represent the most recent contributions covering the major issues in near-death studies, edited by Bruce Greyson and Charles P. Flynn.

Letter written to the editor of the Journal of Near-Death Studies discussing research on childhood near-death experiences (NDEs) and the extent to which they include a "life review."

Article describing a study that used the Life Attitude Profile (LAP) questionnaire to evaluate positive changes in life attitudes reported by near-death experiencers.

Abstract: "This paper argues that the out-of-body experience (OBE) and other elements of a near-death experience (NDE), as well as the positive affects that accompany them, do not yield conclusive evidence for survival after death. The OBE has features that suggest a physical basis for it, the other elements show the influence of cultural background, and positive affects may simply occur to conserve one's energy and prolong life. Other explanations for near-death elements, such as sensory deprivation, extrasensory perception, and eyeless sight, are addressed."

Article discussing Tibetan perspectives on near-death experiences and comparing accounts from ancient times with those in modern reports.

Semi-annual journal publishing papers related to near-death experiences, including research reports; theoretical or conceptual statements; expressions of a scientific, philosophic, religious, or historical perspective on the study of near-death experiences; cross-cultural studies; individual case histories; and personal accounts of experiences or related phenomena.

Review of a book titled "Immortality or Extinction?" written by Paul and Linda Badham where the Badhams discuss their view of near-death experiences (NDEs) from a Christian perspective. The book reviewer summarizes many details about "Immortality or Extinction?"

"This paper reports on a continuing study of the near-death experience (NDE) occurring among those who were clinically dead or close to death as a result of combat operations" (abstract). Suggestions are made for the continued development of the study.

This paper compares the tendency of Charles Dickens, Thornton Wilder, and Victor Hugo who use near-death experiences (NDEs) to transform the experience of fictional characters. The fictional characters' experiences are similar to real positive experiences of people who go through NDEs.

Letter written to the editor of the Journal of Near-Death Studies where Emily Williams Cook critiques Susan Blackmore for different aspects of her discussion of the Wilmot case.

Letter written to the editor of the Journal of Near-Death Studies where "some inaccuracies and incorrect interpretations in Siegel and Hirschman's paper" are addressed.

Letter written to the editor of the Journal of Near-Death Studies fixing a misunderstanding between D. Scott Rogo and Dr. Grosso. Rogo points out the issues he takes with Grosso's way of responding to his paper, where Grosso was referenced for an element of his work.

Letter written to the editor of the Journal of Near-Death Studies where Michael Grosso requests that Scott Rogo not dismiss his paper casually before giving it a chance. Grosso elaborates on the details that he feels are important in correcting Rogo's perspective about his paper.

Letter written to the editor of the Journal of Near-Death Studies where Ronald K. Siegel and Ada E. Hirschman correct some misunderstandings about previous statements they had made about "Ernesto Bozzano's first publication on the topic of deathbed visions" (abstract).

Letter written to the editor of the Journal of Near-Death Studies where Susan Blackmore elaborates on information to address Emily Cook's critique of her original paper on the Wilmot case. Blackmore agrees with some of Cook's points and disagrees with others.