History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

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A Perfect Circle - Mer de Noms
A Perfect Circle
Manufacturer: Hal Leonard Corporation
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This band is the brainchild of Tool vocalist Maynard James Keenan and Billy Howerdel, guitar tech for Tool, Smashing Pumpkins and Nine Inch Nails. Our matching folio to their debut release features note-for-note tab transcriptions for all 12 tracks: Bre a The Hollow Judith Magdalena Orestes Over Renhold r Rose Sleeping Beauty Thinking of You Thomas 3 Libras.

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A Perfect Circle by Susie Kelly

A Perfect Circle
Susie Kelly
Manufacturer: Bantam
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ASIN: 0553817027
Release Date: 2006-06-27

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Keen to discover some of France’s lesser-known attractions, the author and her husband embarked with their two dogs on a 10,000-kilometre journey around the country. The result is a cornucopia of sights, sensations, legends and history — a must for Francophiles.

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A Perfect Circle by Susie Kelly.......2006-05-17

What a joy it is to immerse oneself once again in a Susie Kelly book! When reading her books I feel she is sitting at my kitchen table recounting her exploits over a cup of tea - I can almost hear her voice! A Perfect Circle is a gentle jaunt around the outer rim of a country I love - France. Her love of the country and the French comes over loud and clear though never through rose-tinted glasses! The journey never flags and many of the places she talks about I have visited and yet I see them in a different light through her eyes. She writes with ease and her balance of historical and geographical information and anecdotes is absolutely perfect, with occasional glimpses of life chez Susie and Terry! A 'must read' for every francophile and for everyone who enjoys armchair traveling and gentle people-watching at it's very best. Can't wait for the next book - where to now Susie?

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Not so "Perfect," but a fun read nonetheless
Ghosts in the family tree
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Perfect Circle
Perfect Circle

Perfect Circle
Sean Stewart
Manufacturer: Small Beer Press
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ASIN: 1931520119

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"All-around terrific."- Booklist (starred review)

"Perfectly hilarious."- Texas Monthly

William "Dead" Kennedy is in trouble. He's thirty-two, in love with his ex-wife, has lost his job, and he's been dreaming about ghost roads again. Sometimes a guy is haunted for a really good reason.

Sean Stewart has written nine novels, including Cathy's Book. He lives in Davis, California.

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Not so "Perfect," but a fun read nonetheless.......2007-05-23

Early on in the book, this engaging read promises chills and thrills via a truly creepy encounter with a young female ghost, but Perfect Circle turns out to be not so much a "ghost story" as a story about a broken man -- indeed, a man who's always been at least a little bit broken -- learning to pick up the pieces and create a life for himself.

Dryly funny, full of East-Texas local color, and ringing true about how it feels to be down so long you don't know how to get up, Perfect Circle was so enjoyable I read it in one sitting. It's not perfect -- I felt the ghost of cousin Tom was not as menacing as he was meant to seem, and I don't feel the book's title is particularly resonant (though Stewart tries hard via tie-ins with the REM song, the CDs the protagonist breaks, and the shape of cousin AJ's glasses) -- but it's definitely worth a read, and a reread.

This was the first book of Stewart's that I've read, and I'm interested to check out more.

Ghosts in the family tree.......2007-04-27

Beautifully written, as all of Sean Stewart's books are, this story is about a man who happens to have a special talent. It's also about families and how they relate and respond to each other.

William "Dead" Kennedy is, in every sense of the word, a loser: he has a failed marriage, can't keep a job, can't take his daughter out to do anything enjoyable, and lives in a crummy apartment with just his music to keep him company. Well, except for the ghosts, that is - the ghosts of family members and complete strangers alike. When a request from a distant cousin to investigate the dead girl in his garage results in a gunshot wound and a newspaper article publicizing his abilities, Kennedy finds his life moving down a road he never expected.

More in the mode of Mockingbird (my favorite Stewart novel), Perfect Circle is a compelling and poignant book.

A Wonderful Ghost Story.......2006-09-17

The best ghost story I've read since I was a teenager, when everything supposed to be scary really was. This is a good book put out by Small Beer Press and I'm all for supporting independent publishers and great writers without national exposure.

I strongly encourage anyone to pick up a copy of it for two reasons . . . it's a great story . . . and it gives more exposure to small press publications where new talent is really coming from.

Perfect Circle.......2006-01-04

I came across Sean Stewart after his striking work writing the Halo 2 ARG (Alternate Reality Game), ILovebees. Stewart's latest offering shares little in common with the virtuoso science fiction setting he crafted for the world of Halo, but his main asset as a writer remains well intact: his stories focus on the human aspect of the events they depict, and they're quite believable.

Enter William "Dead" Kennedy (DK for short), stage left. He's seen ghosts his entire life, black and white specters that are easy to mistake for the living at night. Though I'm no English major, Stewart seems to draw heavily from magical realism, a genre in which magical elements appear in an otherwise realistic setting.

DK is one of those thirty-somethings who has slowed down so much life is starting to pass him by. He can't even keep a job steady enough to pay his air conditioning bill, leaving him to roast in the Houston heat. (Regionalism permeates the novel with great lines like "East Texas has four great natural resources: heat, oil, mosquitos, and cousins.")

Though vengeful spirits abound, this is no mere campfire horror story. Poor DK realizes that to his ex-wife and the rest of the Kennedys he's nothing more than a ghost everyone can see, and his subsequent struggle to reconcile with his daughter Megan is alternatively touching and heartbreaking. Neal Stephenson's seemingly outlandish claim on the cover that Perfect Circle is "Stephen King meets Ibsen" might not be so far off after all...

Perfect Circle.......2005-08-20

Sean Stewart has written a slew of fine books, but Perfect Circle is the best yet. Somehow he has managed to put together a novel that reads with the ease and narrative flow of the best type of genre fantasy, while at the same time addressing issues of love and family in a profoundly serious way. It's quite a feat. The fantasy elements drive the story, where in lesser books those elements are the story. Simply brilliant.

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The Perfect Circle
Pascale Quiviger
Manufacturer: Cormorant Books
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Incredible.

A Perfect Circle - Thirteenth Step
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The second release from these alt-metal rockers is a conceptual exploration of the darker side of the human psyche. Includes 12 songs: Blue * Crimes * Gravity * The Noose * The Package * Weak and Powerless * Vanishing * and more.

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Incredible........2005-06-23

I've been listening to this album since the day it came out, and it still has the same affect on me. It's hauntingly beautiful. I would recommend for any music lover.

Beyond Perfect: Beyond Perfect/Far Above Rubies/Family Circle/The Wedding's On (Heaven Sent Heartbeat)

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Good reading

Beyond Perfect: Beyond Perfect/Far Above Rubies/Family Circle/The Wedding's On (Heaven Sent Heartbeat)
Jennifer Peterson , Becky Melby & Cathy Wienke , Janet Lee Barton , and Gail Sattler
Manufacturer: Crossings Book Club
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Four complete romances in one volume. Beyond Perfect, Far Above Rubies, Family Circle, The Wedding's On.

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Good reading.......2005-06-18

These were all good, entertaining stories. Especially liked "Far Above Rubies" and "Family Circle". Good value.

Hidden Picture-Perfect Escapes Santa Fe and Taos: Plus the Enchanted Circle

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Hidden Picture-Perfect Escapes Santa Fe and Taos: Plus the Enchanted Circle
Richard Harris
Manufacturer: Ulysses Press
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This book zeroes in on the charming getaways of Santa Fe and Taos. By dedicating an entire book to these friendly little destinations, the guide is able to offer a variety of features and a depth of coverage unmatched by more general guides. Hidden Picture-Perfect Escapes Santa Fe and Taos includes stylish photos that capture the allure of the locales. Entertaining sidebars on the destination's history, people, geography, nature, art, and culture liven the content, as does a special "Street Strolls" section down Canyon Road, where designer shops, art galleries, and gourmet restaurants are the main attraction. The author recommends dozens of romantic inns, including fully restored and exquisitely decorated 19th century adobes and charming century-old haciendas. The guide leads readers on a step-by-step walk through Santa Fe's historic district complete with intriguing sidebar stories and accompanying photos. "Picture-Perfect" lists point out the area's top art galleries, most picturesque old churches, and the best spots to sample the famous Santa Fe style cuisine. Also featured is a guided driving tour on the back roads from Santa Fe to Taos through traditional villages where ways of life have changed little since territorial times. Includes 8 maps.

5 Book Set By Jodi Picoult; Harvesting the Heart, The Tenth Circle, Picture Perfect, Vanishing Acts, Perfect Match

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5 Book Set By Jodi Picoult; Harvesting the Heart, The Tenth Circle, Picture Perfect, Vanishing Acts, Perfect Match
Jodi Picoult
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5 book set

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in the tradition of The Village

A Circle of Crows
Brynn Chapman
Manufacturer: Whiskey Creek Press
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ASIN: 1593745877
Release Date: 2006-05-01

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Tale of 3 sisters who own an Inn in Upstate NY. Thirteen year old girl is abducted through a portal inside the Inn to a realm where chaos, infanticide and political turmoil are rampant. Two worlds collide in an attempt to solve a century old mystery.

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in the tradition of The Village.......2006-12-20

A Circle of Crows is the debut book for Brynn Chapman and she gives us a dark tale of missing children. In writing, we are often encouraged to distill our books to two movie titles - called the "High Concept". At a writers convention you have a very limited window to snag and agent's or editor's attention. I generally dislike this summing up a novel by defining your work with a couple movie titles. A book should be special, unique. However, now and then, this high concept does pop into my mind when I am trying to review a book. Chapman is a writer who is evocative in this Frank Laloggia's Lady in White meets M. Night Shyamalan's The Village. For once, high concept is dead on target.

As in Lady in White, there are children missing from a small rural area, but Chapman quickly moves the mystery into the mysterious with the hypnotic writing that evokes Shyamalan's touch of Hitchockian horror, with her showing great promise as a author.

Children of the sleepy town of Rhinebeck are missing. Since the turn of the century, they have vanished. One minute they are there, next they are gone. No evidence to say what happened to them.

The Four Season Inn is own by three sisters. And one of the children missing is from the Inn. When she was thirteen, she disappeared while her family slept.

Odd things are now happening to the sisters. When it rains there are whispers, like children calling. Then the crows begin to circle the old inn, foretelling of a dark menace that must be stopped. The riddle of where the children have vanished centers on the Inn.

In a spiraling tale that keeps the tension palpable from page one and never lets up, Chapman evokes the tension of The Village and the small town family love so wonderfully summon by Laloggia in Lady in White, giving this tale the cohesive power that binds the sisters with the strength to face what is unimaginable.

A very welcome addition on my keeper shelf.

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