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.

Stupid Sock Creatures: Making Quirky, Lovable Figures from Cast-off Socks

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Great fun for adults with basic sewing skills!
Not for young kids!
Very smart creatures!
Like being a kid again -- only with more unadulterated silliness!!
Great book!

Stupid Sock Creatures: Making Quirky, Lovable Figures from Cast-off Socks
John Murphy
Manufacturer: Lark Books
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John Murphy's sock creations have been featured in such publications as the Washington Post and Readymade magazine. Crafters with a sense of humor, a taste for the weird, wacky, and way-out, and a hunger for the outrageous will find themselves captured by this wildly creative menagerie of sock monsters.

Possessed of irresistible charm, these creatures offer all the inspiration anyone needs to transform cast-off socks into wickedly funny toys. There's Claude with his perplexed expression and tiny tail that stands at full attention. Jordan's always on the prowl; he's got three eyes, so nothing escapes him. And there's something really odd about Estelle. Maybe it's her silly conical head balanced precariously on four tiny feet--or perhaps it's just that she's always sticking out her bright red tongue. Great instructions and charming illustrations make it easy to bring these unique personalities to life. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

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Great fun for adults with basic sewing skills!.......2007-08-27

This book is very entertaining. I made my first "creature" in an evening. The price of the book is worth the entertainment provided by just looking at the photos of John Murphy's creatures, and reading where they now live and what their interests are. He is a very creative person. If you sew and need a boost for quirky creative ideas, this could be the book for you!

Not for young kids!.......2007-07-03

Don't be fooled; you may THINK "sock creatures" would be a nice family project, but the directions are extremely complicated, and there was no way my daughters, 5 and 7, could participate at all, except maybe choosing the socks! The diagrams are elaborate, and if you aren't already "crafty" they are tough to understand: five different stitches, complex patterns for cutting, etc. So if you have sewing experience and a lot of a certain kind of sock, knock yourself out, but don't even THINK about this kit as "fun for the whole family!"

Very smart creatures!.......2007-05-18

It's good that the instructions are so clear. These creatures are funny and endearing ...and sometimes a little spooky: just the thing for an artist in other media to enjoy constructing. These pieces and the ones inspired to appear in my own mind are tip toeing on the edge of serious sculpture with a giggle. Bravo!

Like being a kid again -- only with more unadulterated silliness!!.......2007-05-13

I look at this book and the "rogues gallery" whenever I need a really good, no holds barred, belly laugh. Such a fun book....I'm still collecting great socks and have yet to make my first silly sock creature, but give me time and I'll have a rogues gallery of my own ;)

Great book!.......2007-03-09

It's a great book. Very detailed and step-by-step directions. My son and I have fun using it!

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A-Z of Staffordshire Dogs
Clive Mason Pope
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The book lists and illustrates over 200 dog models and includes 34 breeds which have been grouped conveniently in alphabetical order.

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Yes, she left out God......and added a grandchild
Get the Imagination Going with Pictures
Lovely book for church libraries
Noah's Ark
Oooops! She left out the main character!

On Noah's Ark

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Jan Brett's intricate illustrations against a beautiful papyrus background make a stunning picture book of a favorite story-this time featuring Noah's granddaughter. As the floodwaters rise, she helps take the animals onto the ark and get them settled down. But it's not easy when giraffes are sleeping next to pandas and lions are curled up with turkeys. Finally the gentle rocking of the ark lulls them all to sleep until the waters recede and Grandpa Noah, his family, and all the animals leave the ark. This simple telling, combined with extraordinary illustrations of every animal imaginable, makes On Noah's Ark perfect for young and old.

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Yes, she left out God......and added a grandchild.......2007-07-07

Don't get me wrong, I LOVE Jan Brett and highly respect her work as a children's author & illustrator. But she missed the mark here. I believe that if you are going to retell a Biblical story, you should keep it in line with Scripture.

There is no mention in the Bible that Noah had a grandchild. We are told that Noah, his wife, their three sons, and their wives were the only souls saved from the flood. That's eight. Genesis 7:7 says, "Then Noah and his sons and his wife and his sons' wives with him entered the ark because of the water of the flood." The New Testament also mentions this fact in 1Peter 3:20 -- "...when the patience of God kept waiting in the days of Noah, during the construction of the ark, in which a few, that is, eight persons, were brought safely through the water."

I'm all for making a story interesting for young people. When animals speak, etc. that's fine with me - I can appreciate imagination and artistic license. But I wouldn't own this book. The story of Noah is dramatic enough without adding people that didn't exist. When Ms. Brett did her version of "The Night Before Christmas" she didn't add Rudolph, nor was it a young girl who witnessed the visit from Santa. She was true to the original, and it was wonderful. I just wish she had done that here.

Get the Imagination Going with Pictures.......2005-04-17

Most children have heard the story of Noah's ark, but I think they're rarely encouraged to imagine what the inside of such an ark would be like. This book approaches the story from that angle and really gets a child's imagination going. What would it be like if I were on this ark? What would it look like to have so many different animals all together?

This is a great book for children who love animals. The pictures will have them entranced. I would probably not use this book to tell the story of Noah's ark to a child for the first time. I think the book is mainly geared towards children who already know the story.

Lovely book for church libraries.......2004-11-17

This is another lovely book by Jan Brett. The artwork is wonderful and the text is from the viewpoint of Noah's grandson. I bought this for our church library and am glad I did. I also suggest "Naamah: The Story of Noah's Wife" by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso for little girls. It stresses Naamah's job in preserving seeds and plants for use after the flood, and makes the Noah story less of a "men did the whole thing" story. Women were there too and obviously did a lot of work in saving the family and animals, too.

Noah's Ark.......2004-11-06

Brett presents this rendition of the story of Noah's Ark from the perspective of Noah's granddaughter. She watches the construction of the ark, and sees all the animals boarding. When the storm ends, Noah releases her pet dove to look for land. The animals leave and look for new homes, and Noah plants a tiny seed. I enjoy all of Jan Brett's books because her watercolor illustrations are so beautiful and detailed. This book is no exception. She treats the viewer to many visual delights. The text is simple and is a good read for little ones.

Oooops! She left out the main character!.......2004-03-29

Beautiful illustrations do not make up for the fact that there's not even a nod to the Creator of the story! Come on, "Grandpa Noah says that the rains are coming"!?!?!? Wasn't it God who said the rains are coming? (...)

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Definitely one of the better anatomy books
Cyclopedia Anatomicae by Gryorgy Feher
Good content, bad binding.
Animals good! People???
great buy...

Cyclopedia Anatomicae
Gyorgy Fehér
Manufacturer: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
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Designed for both professional and amateur artists, Cyclopedia Anatomicae is an essential guide to mastering the fundamentals of anatomical drawing. In addition to the human figure, it covers horses, dogs, cats, pigs, apes and more. Detailed, fully annotated illustrations of the skeletal, joint, and muscular systems clarify the proportions of each body type and lay the foundation for reproducing movements with true-to-life accuracy. With more than 1,500 illustrations, tips on drawing techniques, and informative explanations of the basics on human and animal anatomy, Cyclopedia Anatomicae provides the helpful guidance any artist can use.

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Definitely one of the better anatomy books.......2006-07-31

The main reason I love this book so much is because of its simple rendering style - I have so many books where the illustrations are overly rendered and are therefore hard to see what's going on. I also really love how it shows the muscle origins and insertions clearly, a lot of books skimp on that. The labeling is easy to read since it's listed on every page.

The downside is that I have a feeling some of the illustrations aren't totally accurate, like the proportions are off a bit on some of the drawings. And the females illustrated in the book are all a bit on the masculine side. But overall in general you will get the main idea. There is also almost no text explaining what's going on in the pictures, so I recommend you buy a few other books with better text. Good supplements to this book are Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist by Stephen Rogers Peck and Anatomy for the Artist by Jeno Barcsay, they both have better text and expand upon what this book doesn't.

What also makes this book different is all of the animal anatomy, over half of the book has some typical animals. This isn't what I bought the book for but it is definitely interesting and helpful. The main animal it focuses on is the horse, there are over 100 pages dedicated to it. I don't really have any books on animal anatomy so I can't compare the animal anatomy section to anything else, but I do like it as it's organized and drawn in the same style as the human anatomy section. Once again, I think some of it isn't 100% accurate when it comes to proportion from what I can tell, so you may want to find a book dedicated to animal anatomy if you're serious about it.

Overall I would definitely recommend this book, but don't use it as your one and only book reference to anatomy, you should definitely check out the other two mentioned above. I also can't complain since I got this book on clearance at B&N for ten dollars, but now that I've gone over it more thoroughly I would definitely pay more for it.

Cyclopedia Anatomicae by Gryorgy Feher.......2005-06-12

This is an excellent volume which depicts human and animal species
in great detail. The facial perspective of the human anatomy shows the vertical distance between the chin and nipples equivalent to a single head. Muscles, feet, complex joints,
biceps, the clavicle insertion and thoracic links are drawn to
perfect scale. This work would be very helpful for medical students, artists, journalists and a wide constituency of the general public. The drawing scale is appropriate for a detailed
study.

Good content, bad binding. .......2004-08-08

I bought this book as a keeper and it is a very good anatomical reference. There is a problem with the binding of my copy which I purchased new. The pages are beginning to drop out. It's a handsome book but quality is measured behond the point of purchase. External appearances can be deceiving. What I thought were stitched signatures turn out to be perfect binding (pages glued in). I love this book but I'm very disappointed in this failure of craftsmanship.

Animals good! People???.......2003-12-16

I was dissapointed again as far as finding a good book for human anatomy. The drawings of people are out of proportion, shortened as if drawing on a flat table surface will give you. They are also very limited. It was nice however to see female anatomy illustrated. The book however is a great reference for the artist interested in anatomical information for various animals especiallly the horse. It is a keeper for that reason and the great price.

great buy..........2002-11-04

This is a fabulous book... While it probably isn't the best for beginning artists, I find it incredibly useful. I reference it all the time when a limb just doesn't look quite right, or better yet, before I've started a project, to make sure I get things right in the first place! if you understand the way things connect (bones, muscles, etc) then you will better grasp what movements are 'right'. It's a fabulous reference, and a great read! the pictures are clear and well labeled. I got this book over the summer, and it hasn't spent more than a day or two on the shelf before getting pulled out again. Well worth the money!

Mythical Trickster Figures: Contours, Contexts, and Criticisms

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The Crosscultural Trickster

Mythical Trickster Figures: Contours, Contexts, and Criticisms

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The Crosscultural Trickster.......2001-03-07

Hynes, Doty, and the other authors in this collection do a pretty good job of negotiating a path through postmodern jargon in order to get to something to say. I especially like the distinction made (and blurred) between the trickster and the shaman--that while both trickster and shaman function as (un)reality instructors within a given group, each can address quite different fields of understanding. In an attempt not to present a unified monomyth but to address issues of divergence as well as commonality, the book's chapters cover a wide geographical and historical range: Native America to Africa, classical to contemporary lore. Well worth reading, this collection implies (as I believe its editors intend) a wealth of possibilities for future study.

Leo the Littlest Lion (Shaped Paperback Books)

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Leo the Littlest Lion (Shaped Paperback Books)
Christine Harder Tangvald
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Dependable Dora Dove, Shaped Paperback Bks (Shaped Paperback Books)

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Dependable Dora Dove, Shaped Paperback Bks (Shaped Paperback Books)
Christine Harder Tangvald
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Noah and the Space Ark (Picture Books)
Laura Cecil
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Engaging Story - Great Images
GREAT BOOK!

I'm Not Afraid Series: No, No, Noah!
Dandi Daley Mackall
Manufacturer: Thomas Nelson
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ASIN: 0849977509

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No, No, Noah! -the story of a monkey who is afraid to leave the only home he knows and get on the ark with Noah. [Separation anxiety].

These books from Dandi Mackall help parents teach Christian-based coping skills when handling childhood fears. Engaging art that captivates children. Full-color illustrations that will evoke warm, fuzzy feelings of comfort. Full-color text is incorporated into the art through strong design. Each title deals with a fear common to pre-schoolers. Mackall uses familiar Bible stories to show children how to deal with these fears by turning to God for help.

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Engaging Story - Great Images.......2007-02-24

No No Noah is a great part of a 4 book "I am not afraid of" series by Dandi Daly (Author) & Elena Kucharik (Illustrator). My son was enamored with the engaging rhymes, colorful friendly characters and finding out what the frog was up to on every page when he was 2 years old. He is now 4 and all of the books in this series are still a bedtime story favorite.

GREAT BOOK!.......2002-07-23

My son, Noah, and I came accross this book at our local christian bookstore and bought it on impulse...it is a great book!!! Bright colors, age appropriate, good message and easy to read. I definately suggest it for about 2-5 year olds.

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