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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Comfort and Healing
If you need some comfort from your loss and reassurance...
A Wonderful, Scripture-Based Book; I Highly Recommend It
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Wonderful assurance that "There is eternal life for animals"

There is Eternal Life for Animals
Niki Behrikis Shanahan
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All animals go to Heaven. How do we know? We look in the book that God left us, the Bible. This book takes you through the Bible and proves through the scriptures that there is life after death for all the animals. It covers: God s relationship with the animals. The current life of the animal kingdom. The future life of the animals and its restoration. What animals are currently in Heaven? The topic of whether animals have souls and spirits. Includes numerous Bible scriptures, opinions and commentaries from Bible Theologians, visions, stories, near-death experiences of children, and personal experiences. Reviews many of the original Greek and Hebrew words and their translations. Praying for animals.

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Based on Bible Scripture, There Is Eternal Life For Animals presents Animal Afterlife from a Christian Perspective. All animals go to heaven. How do we know? We look in the book that God left us, the Bible. This book takes you through the Bible and proves through the scriptures that there is life after death for all the animals. It covers: -- God's relationship with the animals; -- The current life of the animal kingdom; -- The future life of the animals and its restoration; -- What animals are currently in heaven; -- Whether animals have souls and spirits; -- Praying for animals. There Is Eternal Life For Animals includes numerous Bible scriptures, opinions and commentaries from Bible Theologians, visions, stories, near-death experiences of children, and personal experiences. It also reviews many of the original Greek and Hebrew words and their translations. "Excellent, Outstanding and Life Changing!" -- Rev. Shirley Johnson, Florida "It is a privilege to recommend There Is Eternal Life For Animals." -- Rev. Dr. Peter Hammond, South Africa "I have just finished reading the book and feel that it was well done." -- Rev. Dr. Jack Van Impe, Michigan Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: God's Relationship With The Animals Chapter 3: How Much Do The Animals Know? Chapter 4: Animals In Heaven Chapter 5: Animals Have Souls And Spirits Chapter 6: Restoration, Restitution, And Eternal Life Chapter 7: Eye Witnesses Of Animals And Pets In Heaven Chapter 8: Noah, A Foreshadowing Of Jesus Chapter 9: Misinterpretations Chapter 10: Praying For Animals Chapter 11: Personal Experience Chapter 12: Eternal Life For People

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Comfort and Healing.......2007-09-12

Expand your horizons and be blessed, don't wait until you loose an animal friend before reading this MUST HAVE book. The Good News is really Good News after all.

If you need some comfort from your loss and reassurance..........2007-07-19

If you need some comfort from your loss and reassurance...Then this is the book for you. Please see the related companion books also. Our family recently lost a pet and this book has been a comfort and help for us.

The author lays out in plain english and easy to understand stories and terms, what happens to pets, just like people, when they pass away.

Using a combination of quotes from scripture, coupled with near death experiences & descriptions, she logically paints a very vivid picture of what happens to our friends when we lose them. Stories from both sources blend well and compliment each other to provide a good description of what awaits our pets.

Contrary to worst case scenarios, their souls actually are fine and waiting to meet us when we pass away.

This book and companion books will offer you comfort and relief, but regardless of your decision to get them, if you are suffering from the loss of your friend, then God Bless you and provide you with comfort.

A Wonderful, Scripture-Based Book; I Highly Recommend It.......2007-05-19

I enjoyed reading this; I only wish that I would have known about it around the time that I had to say goodbye to my beloved and favorite cat. This book gave me great comfort, new Spiritual insights and confirmed some of what I thought were "my ideas" that certain Scriptures actually meant. I also purchased the companion book, "Animal Prayer Guide." I Praise the Lord that I will be reunited with my beloved furkids when the Lord takes me home. If anybody has any doubts about the destiny of their dear pets' souls, this book is a "must read" and will surely put any and all of those doubts to rest.

Spiritually Sound !Comforting and Reassuring !.......2007-04-27

I have owned and loved so many pets in my life.One of the hardest experiences is when you lose a pet.This book was comforting and reassured me ...what I had always felt in my heart...my beloved pets would be in God's hands until we reunited eternally again.This book has all the scriptual proof related in the chapters.Actually after reading this book, it confirmed my beliefs and strengthen my faith.This book has been a wonderful gift to give to others in time of their loss.Thanks to Niki for all her time and research. Would recommend this book highly.

Wonderful assurance that "There is eternal life for animals".......2007-04-26

Before reading this book, I wanted to die! (After losing my precious little Bambie) But now, thanks to Niki Shanahan's book "There Is Eternal Life For Animals", I know, without a doubt, that my Bambie is now in Heaven with her "Gammie & Grandpa" (my born-again, Christian parents), waiting for me to be with them for eternity! If you've lost a dear pet, then this is definitely the book to read. It will make all the difference in the world!

The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 2

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excellent detail but incomplete
The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 2
The best for archers
Finest.
A great series of books for traditional archers

The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 2

Manufacturer: The Lyons Press
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ASIN: 1585740861

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The second volume in The Traditional Bowyer's Bible series covers ancient European bows, Eastern Woodland bows, recurves, strings, steel points, quivers, and much more.

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excellent detail but incomplete.......2007-08-23

This book is written by several experts and is essentially a compilation of individual articles, each of which is outstanding in the detail of the direction given. However, for a person seeking to make a particular bow, all 3 books of the series are needed and there is not an orderly progression. Just count on buying all three, reading them all, making decisions based on what you've learned, and then picking chapters to help you as you go along.

The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 2.......2007-02-05

Great book this has all of the details of making a good bow and more. I am very pleased with its content and recomend all three volumes.

The best for archers.......2007-01-04

If someone need to know all regarding archery and bow-making has to buy all these 3 volumes. Here you can find a huge quantity of informations and suggestions regarding it.
The books are also improved with a lot of imagines.
Andreas from Italy

Finest........2006-10-25

This volume is very explicative and not lost any details of his points. All the volumes makes a great help, and even a single powerfull source of information, to anyone who want to make the finest traditional bows, i recomend !

A great series of books for traditional archers.......2006-08-28

For those interested in making traditional bows these books come highly recommended. The instructions are simple enough for beginners, and detailed enough that experienced bowyers can learn several new techniques, a rare quality in many "how to" books. Explained very well are the theory's or why's behind the instruction.
This volume, # 2 explains bow construction from boards, recurve bows, composite bows, bow strings from natural and manufactured materials, bending wood, steel points, and quivers. Bows from ancient Europe, and the eastern woodlands are studied and explained in detail. Chapters written on hints, shortcuts, and shooting accuracy improvement are also very valueable. The chapter on board bows was worth the price of the book by itself, as I am unable to cut bow staves from trees.

The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 1

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That's all what i need.
Consise and informative
The Boyers Bibles series
As it says on the cover
necessary for beginning bowyers

The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 1

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ASIN: 1585740853

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The Traditional Bowyer's Bible series includes three essential volumes filled with history, humor, and practical advice. Invaluable information for anyone interested in the age-old lure of archery.

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That's all what i need........2006-10-25

Consise and informative.......2005-11-04

The Traditional Bowyer's Bible Vol. 1
by Numerous contributors
A collection of craftsmen come together to demonstrate the building and dynamics of different woods into different types of bows. There are three books in the series Vols.: l, ll and lll they cover all aspects of wooden archery equipment from yew bows to flint arrow tips. Flat bows, decorations, strings and quivers etc. Fine archery to primitive.

The Boyers Bibles series.......2005-09-02

If you are interested in crafting bows, these are the best books you can buy.

As it says on the cover.......2005-08-31

this book is vital to anyone wanting to make a traditional bow!
as it says on the cover"bowyers bible" started 2nd book already and cut myself some bowstaves too.
Only quible is that as an englishman who was born in portsmouth, one of the writers thought the mary rose sank near plymouth!?!?!
(it was portsmouth)but that has nothing to do with the bow making which is clear and concise. a must have book to go with my Hodgkins "archers craft"

necessary for beginning bowyers.......2005-07-03

this book is essential for anyone who wants to make archery tackle out of natural materials. i still go to school and archery has taken hold of my interest. i spent hours on the computer scraping bits of information until i came upon this book online. after reading it through, all my problems were solved. this book has all the basics. from wood choosing to laying out your bow to designing practical bows from all kinds of woods. however, if you are in an area that has plenty of trees but are forbidden to cut it, then you are probably stuck with making board bows (which are cheap at 3.50 for an 11 ft piece) and for more info on board bows, then the 2nd vol. of this series is probably the best.
this book is a very good book for bowyers and got me started and i am still hooked (a year and three broken bows after. apparently the average bowmaker breaks 12 bows before making a good one :)

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Cognition, Evolution, and Behavior
Sara J. Shettleworth
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ASIN: 019511048X

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How do animals perceive the world, learn, remember, search for food or mates, and find their way around? Do any non-human animals count, imitate one another, use a language, or think as we do? What use is cognition in nature and how might it have evolved? Historically, research on such questions has been fragmented between psychology, where the emphasis has been on theoretical models and lab experiments, and biology, where studies focus on evolution and the adaptive use of perception, learning, and decision-making in the field. Cognition, Evolution and the Study of Behavior integrates research from psychology, behavioral ecology, and ethology in a wide-ranging synthesis of theory and research about animal cognition in the broadest sense, from species-specific adaptations in fish to cognitive mapping in rats and honeybees to theories of mind for chimpanzees. As a major contribution to the emerging discipline of comparative cognition, the book is an invaluable resource for all students and researchers in psychology, zoology, and behavioral neuroscience. It will also interest general readers curious about the details of how and why animals--including humans--process, retain, and use information as they do.

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Fantastic.......2003-01-28

This was the required textbook for a class on Animal Intelligence at the University of Kansas. Contained various examples from a broad range of animal intelligence. Illustrated quite well how little we know about intelligence.

The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 3

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Great Book.
A highly recommended finish for a great series of books
Excellent book
Very in depth and detailed
Very in depth and detailed

The Traditional Bowyer's Bible, Volume 3

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Many archers and bowhunters will be surprised to learn that a wooden bow, whose ancestry dates back thousands of years, will shoot an arrow as fast and as effectively as the most modern fiberglass-laminated bows. Never before have such detailed instructions been available for the home craftsman, with information on how to make fine bows and arrows from natural materials. The authors thoroughly explain every facet of the process, from choosing wood to applying finishes, making construction easy even for the first-time bowyer.

With combined experience totaling over a century, the authors have constructed over thousands of bows. Now they reveal their secrets and techniques in The Traditional Bowyer's Bible series, three essential volumes filled with history, humor, and practical advice - invaluable information for anyone interested in the age-old lure of archery.

Volume Three covers tools, Korean and African archery, bows of the Plains Indians, custom shafts, stone points, and much more.

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Great Book........2006-10-25

A highly recommended finish for a great series of books.......2006-08-28

This final volume ( # 3 ) of this series has very useful instructional information concerning bow making tools, take down ( two piece ) bows, stone age bows, stone points ( knapping ), and making arrows. Bow designs from many cultures around the world are examined and explained in detail.
The tools mentioned range from simple hand tools, such as the wood rasp, to power tools, like the band saw. Power tools are not needed to make these bows, but can save time.
Properly made arrows are a very important part of archery gear, and this voulme shows how they are made correctly and safely using a variety of woods and fletchings.
Other chapters explain bow designs such as the asymetrical yumi bow from Japan, the materials for composite bows of Korea, and the hole nocks from some African bows.

Excellent book.......2006-08-15

This was a very excellent book and I ordered the other 2 vol.
These also were very very good. I have enjoyed them very much.
They would be a very good addition to any boyers library.
Very good prices also.

Very in depth and detailed.......2004-03-29

This book was excellent for outlining the process of making bows. Each section of the book is dedicated to a different area of bow making, and therefore was able to cover a substantial amount of ground. This book does require an advanced knowledge of bows and archery.

Very in depth and detailed.......2004-03-29

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Love It!
Pictures worth a thousand words...
Peter Spier's Children's Classic
noahs ark
The weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was tossed

Noah's Ark (Picture Yearling Book)
Peter Spier
Manufacturer: Dragonfly Books
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ASIN: 0440406935
Release Date: 1992-08-01

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The bee and the fox, the sheep and the ox--two of each kind trudged aboard Noah's famous vessel. Peter Spier uses his own translation of a seventeenth-century Dutch poem about this most famous menagerie.

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Love It!.......2007-10-01

This is an excellent picture book - my three year old really loves it. My only "complaint" is that it takes a long time to go through all the pictures and talk about each one making it less than ideal right before bed unless you want to spend 20 minutes on just one book! Seriously though - the book is just wonderful and allows parents to go into whatever level of detail regarding the Noah story as they feel is appropriate for the age of their child. It is a softcover and the pages and cover are not of the highest quality - it would be lovely to have in hardcover with larger pages.

Pictures worth a thousand words..........2006-07-12

This book really does not need any words. It is so well illustrated that you can understand every part of the story. His detailing is stunning. Every time we read this book, we find new details. This is the best book of Noah's ark story!

Peter Spier's Children's Classic.......2005-10-11

Artist and author Peter Spier, provides books that can inspire, entertain and educate both the mind of children and adults alike. His intricate drawings are full of detail and his choice of topics always serve to spark curiosity and focus youth on stories that will last with them their entire lives.

Noah's Ark is one of Mr.Spier's best known works, a definate classic, yet I would encourage parents to seek his many other titles as well. "We the People", "People", "Bored nothing to do" etc.

Growing up in Shoreham, New York where Mr Spier resides, certainly was good fortune as I was able to be introduced to the works of this world class story teller and artist. Mr.Spier's works inspired me as a youngster and are books I will pass on to my own children. We could use more of such thoughtful and inspiring children's material. You cannot go wrong with any of Mr Spier's titles.

noahs ark.......2005-05-04

This picture book starts with a rhyme and then is all pictures that sequence what getting ready for the great flood and life on the ark would have been like. It is a winner of the Caldecott Medal, and for good reason because of the detailed illustrations.
The content is appropriate and would be enjoyable for all ages. It will appeal to kids because of all the animals and adults will appreciate the detailed intricate drawings. The book mostly takes place on the Ark and in the time leading up to the flood. The book could be slightly stereo typical because Noah and his family are white and they were probably not white. There is only one page with text on it and it has a poem. It is a very good poem that had been translated from German. The theme of the story is sequential and easy to tell what is going on.
The illustrations are the story. They follow the poem because the poem talks about the story, which is in the Bible. The pictures are very detailed and seem to be accurate from what the story tells. It gives insight into a glamorized event.
The pictures look like they could be colored pencil and watercolors or oil paints. Spier has used lines to illustrate the rain but they are very interesting. There are a couple of pages that are just the Ark and the water. It is very inspiring.
The book size is appropriate to the picture. It gave ample room for illustrations and was able to make them big enough to see the details. There was no cover work on the book. The first page of the book explains why Noah was picked and is very insightful as well. The end page shows the promise of the rainbow and hope of the land being rebuilt and planted. The paper is durable and the book is a hard cover.
Overall, the book is very creative. Mr. Spier has done other very creative artwork and illustrations. This book would be a good addition to every child's library of books.

The weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was tossed.......2004-06-17

A far peppier illustrated version of the tale of Noah's Ark than I've encountered before. On picking up this book I was greatly afraid that perhaps I'd be reading some dour staid careful accounting of the exact facts surrounding Noah, his ark, and the animals that stayed on it. Instead, I was somewhat relieved to find that this was a rather cheery offering. Here, wry wit and realism pop up in the most unexpected of placed. To my mind, there is no story so great that a little humor can't make it even better. "Noah's Ark" backs up this belief.

We begin with the oddest of two page spreads. On the left page, in the distance, we see an army marching away from a burning city. Along the side of the road, men and cows have been indiscriminately slaughtered, and they lie in small pools of blood in a dead burnt field. On the right page, Noah is tenderly harvesting his grapes. A single shaft of light illuminates him and in the distance we see his house and livestock, awake, alive, and contented. All the text says here is, "...But Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord". Thus begins our tale. Slowly (and wordlessly) the ark is built. Opposite a page where Noah's sons are loading up the ark with a host of necessary provisions (things like shoes, hoes, rakes, barrels of food, watering cans, etc.) is "The Flood" by Jacobus Revius (1586-1658). Author Peter Spier has taken the liberty of translating this from the original Dutch, and the poem consists mostly of a listing of the kinds of creatures that boarded the ark. This is the only explanation of plot the book contains. From here on in, "Noah's Ark" is a wordless affair, reminiscent of the books of Anno. We watch as animals are collected and gathered. The floods rise and Noah & Co. deal with the little day-to-day problems of taking care of all the animals in the world. Baby animals are born and, in the end, the ark stops atop a mountain and the world begins anew. The final words in this story are placed against a scene of animals grazing once more under a beautiful rainbow in the sky. As Noah works in the field it reads, "...and he planted a vineyard". So it goes.

The humor is evident right from the start. I knew I was in good hands when I saw an imperial Noah shoo away a flock of bees from a hive. Only two fly inside. There's a donkey that refuses to be coaxed inwards as well. Best of all, the shot of Noah mucking out the animals' stables (a large job in and of itself). Spier chooses to separate his scenes with moments of quiet reflection. A mélange of animal and Noah pics is followed by a two page blue and white spread that contains a tiny silhouetted ark on the distant seas. There are a couple sad moments in this book as well. No child is going to enjoy the shot of the extraneous animals standing morosely outside the now full ark. As the water rises the animals disappear from view, obviously drowned. It's a touch dark.

All in all, this is a fine piece of work. There is a dearth of quality wordless picture books out there. To find something as beautiful to look at and pleasurable to glance through as Spier's, "Noah's Ark", is a rare treat indeed. All at once tender and detailed, colorful and creative, it's a sure fire favorite for any kid with a yen for a good story. This book is certain to retain its status as beloved of adults and children alike.

The Original Dog Bible: The Definitive Source to All Things Dog

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SECOND ONLY TO THE DOG ATLAS
Everything you ought to know
Very good product
SO HELPFUL
Excellent reference

The Original Dog Bible: The Definitive Source to All Things Dog
Kristin Mehus-Roe
Manufacturer: BowTie Press
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ASIN: 1931993343

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The essential dog compendium; a complete and comprehensive overview of everything dog.

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SECOND ONLY TO THE DOG ATLAS.......2007-09-21

This book has everything about dogs. EVERYTHING. Breeds, how to raise a puppy, how to treat a sick dog and such as that. It even has little info boxes throughuot the whole book. It even has 101 activities you can do with your dog. It even has over 200 breeds of dog in the breed section. It even has EVERYTHING. A VERY good resource!

Everything you ought to know.......2007-07-23

I am a new dog owner, never had any experience with any dog ever. So naturally I was a tad uninformed about the subject. This book changed all that. This book is an incredible resource. It covers every conceivable thing about dogs. From A to Z. Plenty of color pictures and charts. This is a great resource. So good it's worth it's weight in gold, to me at least. I learned so much. I took the time to read the whole dang thing--iyt took a while--and I know I will return back to it in the future as I need to. This is a great reference if you know nothing about dogs. You won't be disappointed.

Very good product.......2007-05-06

The book is a good guide for dogs. This book includes must know infomations about dogs.

SO HELPFUL.......2007-04-09

If your a dog expert or a dog beginner this book is a must have! It has an answer to every dog queestion!

Excellent reference.......2007-03-24

I am a first time pet owner and find this book to be very good. Very complete reference guide for dog owners. Has detailed information covering dog types, dog health, diet, and training. The book has lots of illustrations, which are very helpful.

The Dog Bible: Everything Your Dog Wants You to Know

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The BEST!!!
Very Helpful Book
she's an expert on being an expert!
Latest, Greatest
For a book that calls itself the Dog Bible, I'm not a believer

The Dog Bible: Everything Your Dog Wants You to Know
Tracie Hotchner
Manufacturer: Gotham
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Animal Care & Pets | Home & Garden | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 1592401325

Book Description

For everyone who has ever wished Dr. Spock had written about dogs instead—The Dog Bible is your essential guide to everything you will ever need to know. Whether you're a first-time dog owner or an expert, your dog would want you to read this book. Encyclopedic in scope, it covers not only the basics, but every practical aspect of life with a dog, including many fascinating and helpful subjects never before collected in one volume:
The Dangers of Puppy Farms: What pet stores don't want you to know
The Logic of the Wolf Pack: Rules from the wild to help you understand and communicate with your dog. What does “Alpha Dog” really mean?
House training for every dog in every possible living situation
The truth about dog food no one has told you: foods that help, foods that harm
Teaching manners: the pros and cons of different training equipment and methods, and how to keep your dog safely on your property
Vaccination Ethics and Safety: shocking facts about the potential dangers of vaccinations
Warning Signs of Vicious Dogs: How to know when a dog can—and can't—be saved
Scooby Doo Hotchner's 25 Rules for Kids—a special chapter written just for children to help them stay safe around dogs
Pregnancy, new babies, and your dog: how to prepare for a peaceful homecoming and life together
Dog 911: Some of the most—and least—common emergencies your dog may face and what to do, including instructions on how to administer CPR and the Heimlich maneuver
Life-saving advice about the special needs of toy breeds: everything you need to know to protect and enhance their wonderfully long lives
Dog Psychology: Eye-opening ideas from an emerging field of study, including a chapter on the weird things dogs do—and why!

Tracie Hotchner, lifelong dog owner and author of the million-copy bestseller, Pregnancy and Childbirth, has distilled years of research into one comprehensive, accessible guide. You'll make hundreds of decisions about your dog's care during his lifetime. THE DOG BIBLE is here to give you the latest and best information available to help you make those decisions. It's everything your dog would want you to know.

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“People and dogs have a simple, unwritten contract: The dog provides the devotion, love, companionship and work while we accept the responsibility of providing food, water, shelter, healthcare in life and death, and hopefully some love in return. Unfortunately, we as people often fall short. Dogs rarely do. Tracie Hotchner has written a book that will help us keep up our side of the bargain.”
--Dr. Barry C. Browning, B.V.M. & S., M.R.C.V.S.

“I believe Ms. Hotchner was a dog in a previous life. Her perspective is that detailed and complete. Since I speak "dog" fluently and converse with my three canines, Lucy, Henry and the "diva" Frances, we have agreed that it is the finest book about dogs ever written.”
-Jamie Lee Curtis

“My three dogs, Veronica, Lulu, and Max, are all barking, `Finally! The book we've all been waiting for!' Everything you've ever wanted or needed to know about your dog is in here. Hooray!”
-Joan Rivers

“Damn, wish I was your puppy...”
-Sophie B. Hawkins and Skeeter, Huck (mini-Dachshunds) & Virginia Wolff (black Lab)

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The BEST!!!.......2006-09-21

I LOVE the Dog Bible. It actually is a means to calm down, get control of our human emotions and realize that the stress we are feeling is normal; that our pets are our kids; that we need to love them & realize that WE must learn to communicate BETTER. Bless the author for this fabulous insight into man's best friend.

Very Helpful Book.......2006-08-27

The Dog Bible is a very complete, easy to follow guide to all things dog. It proved very helpful in training my family's willful Pomeranian puppy, and I plan on using it to train my own puppy. An excellent value!

she's an expert on being an expert!.......2006-07-22

This is the same author, childless herself, who has sold many copies of her books about having a baby, with the same kind of know-it-all authority and poor advice based on absolutely nothing. Hotchner has no credentials, and she also has no real insights or tremendously thoughtful or original points to make about raising and training dogs, which would in fact be credential enough. She has some very silly ideas about dog nutrition and lots of other dubious and wrongheaded advice on training, and she does like to talk about herself. She is a true dog lover, it seems, and her advice is probably a bit more sound than her baby advice was in the past, but why buy this particular book?

Latest, Greatest.......2006-05-06

Each time I go to use my Dog Bible as reference, I get lost in it, following threads of interest. Enjoying all the latest info, and the author's opinions on subjects from behavior and specific breeds to debate on vaccination. Even dog people who believe in their good understanding (or maybe especially those) of what makes a dog tick, will find a useful perspective in this book! Everyone with or without dogs should have access to the Dogs and Children chapter and Scooby's rules for kids.

For a book that calls itself the Dog Bible, I'm not a believer.......2006-04-29

Any book that insinuates that people that own pit bull type dogs (APBTs, Staffies, etc) are either macho, are unintentionally trying to put their families at risk, or just plain criminal gets a thumb down from me. Furthermore, any author who seems to have very few credentials in dog behavior (she's not a vet, a behaviorist, a trainer, or a biologist) and ostensibly calls her book the Dog Bible and actually believes that the majority of pit bull attacks were seemingly unprovoked either a) has no idea about dog behavior and knows the other factors going into any dog attacks (pit bull or not) and/or b) is foolish enough to believe the media pot stirring over these dogs is just plain stupid or maybe secretly afraid of these dogs. I don't own a pit bull myself, but I have a Belgian Malinois and a Siberian husky/Rottweiler mix. I appologize to Ms. Hotchner for not owning a dog that's a shrinking violet. Sorry, I'm surely I'm up to no good.

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Hinds Feet in High Places
A Must Read
Hinds' Feet on High Places - Delightfully Illustrated and Arranged for Children
Hind's Feet on High Places
Get Ya Through A Rough Time

Hinds' Feet on High Places
Hannah Hurnard
Manufacturer: Destiny Image Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Ages 9-12 | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

General | Literature | Children's Books | Subjects | Books

ASIN: 0768420210

Book Description

This illustrated version of the timeless classic was arranged by Dian Layton and beautifully illustrated by JoAnn Edington. It tells the story of Much Afraid and her journey to the High Places with the Shepherd. Filled with exciting adventure and a triumphant conclusion, this story will teach your child the importance of following the Shepherd.

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Hinds Feet in High Places.......2007-08-11

I know this to be an excellant book. However, I received the package in the mail on 8/11/07 and it was empty. There was no tape on the ends of the cardboard and the book must have slid out in shipping. Would you please send me another copy.This is a packaging issue and not a postal problem. I believe all the responsibility lies with your company.

John Petruska
11137 Lakeland Circle
Ft. Myers, Fl 33913
239-851-2283

A Must Read.......2007-07-05

This book was one of the most meaningful books I have ever read ! It is a book which will give you a real perspective on life and the roads we travel along the way.It makes a lot of things very clear and helps one to understand the simple ways God works in our lives. I loved it! I bought five copies to share with friends and family.

Hinds' Feet on High Places - Delightfully Illustrated and Arranged for Children.......2007-07-04

Although this publication is arranged for children, those of us in our "mature years" can benefit from these timeless truths. Through analogy, Hannah Hurnard explains pain, sorrow, and difficulties as a necessary part of the Shepherd/King's plan for enabling us to leap through the high places with Him while love is blossoming in our hearts. Sharing this book with those important younger ones in our lives will guide them in accepting with joy and bearing with love while being transformed from a cripple to one with hind's (deer) feet. Much-Afraid becomes Grace and Glory.

Hind's Feet on High Places.......2007-07-03

This book was outstanding to me! I could not put it down. Personaly my life was filled with so much fear, that I could really relate to the main charachter's battle in trying to overcome it. The results of her adventure is so true, her whole world changes, she begins to see life with new eyes. I highly recommend this book.

Get Ya Through A Rough Time.......2007-05-13

This is one of my favorite books of all times. This book was given to me about 14 years ago when I was going through my divorce and I was about as low as I could get-I felt like I was worthless and nobody loved me. It really helped me get through a rough time, pick myself up and realize I was not alone. I realized what a wonderful person I was, always was and always will be. Since then I have passed the book along to probably a dozen or more people and they all have said the same for this little book. When I am down, I pick it up and read it again (parts or all of it). It is really an inspirational book for anyone. Highly recommend this book!

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