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.

Treasures of the National Museum of the American Indian: Smithsonian Institution (Tiny Folios Series)

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Treasures of the National Museum of the American Indian: Smithsonian Institution (Tiny Folios Series)
U. S. National Museum of the American Indian , Richard W. Hill , Clara Sue Kidwell , and W. Richard West
Manufacturer: Abbeville Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0789201054

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This little volume (4 x 4 3/8") provides an impressive overview of the most significant collection of art by Native Americans anywhere in the world.

Established by an act of Congress in 1989, the Smithsonian's National Musuem of the American Indian (NMAI) is dedicated to the preservation, study, and exhibition of the life, languages, literature, history, and the arts of Native Americans. The museum's collections span more than 10,000 years and - as this lavishly illustrated miniature volume demonstrates - include a multitlude of fascinating objects, from ancient clay figurines to contemporary Indian paintings, from all over the Americas.

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Treasures of the National Museum of the American Indian
Smithsonian Institution
Manufacturer: Abbeville Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000LETS6M

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The Kimono Body, Aarti Kawlra

De/Constructing Fashion/Fashions of Deconstruction: Cindy Sherman’s Fashion Photographs, Hanne Loreck

Beauty and Democratic Power, Joshua I. Miller

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Very enjoyable for kids. I loved it........2007-01-24

I first read this series when I was 10 years old. It is a good series for ages 9 through 14.
There's some blood and battle scenes here in Magic Knight Rayearth, but it is very mild. There are also some monsters that aren't very scary, but I don't think it is a good series for young children.
But I loved it!
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Magic Knight Rayearth: Is it as good as they say?.......2006-07-28

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Now, I know there have been a lot of other reviews for this manga, but I just felt like I had to add my input.

I had heard many good things about Rayearth, so I decided to try it.

~*~The art~*~ The art was great, which is something I have seen in many other CLAMP manga. Character designs were very nice, and the scenery was detailed. I also think the battle scenes were nicely done. If I had to give it a rating based on the art, it would be four stars, only because some of the monsters looked odd and unrealistic, and the constant chibi drawings didn't really fit my taste.
-RATING: ****

~*~The Story~*~ When I read the plot to Magic Knight Rayearth, I must say that it sounded quite unoriginal. Three normal girls end up in a magic land, and discover that it is their destiny to save it all. After reading the manga, that opinion has not really changed. I mean, there were some nice differences that seperate it from other manga, but I must give the story a two.
-RATING: **

~*~The Characters~*~ The characters are what make up any book. Bad characters, bad book. In this case, I actually like the characters. Hikaru, who seams to be the lead in the manga, is a short, optimistic, red-haired girl who the other two think of as a younger sister, even though she is their age. Umi is the blue-haired one, who comes off as a bit snobby at first, but quickly turns out to be a loyal friend. Fuu, who would have to be my favorite, is the blonde with glasses. She is a smart girl, and seems to be the most down-to-earth of the three. Even though they were a bit stereotypical, I liked the characters. I give them four stars.
-RATING: ****

~*~Overall~*~ The first book was good, but I still thought it needed to get better. I bought the second one with that hope, and was pleased to find that, with Ferio joining the group, it did. However, when I bought the third book, I couldn't make it through. Near the end of book two it began to slow down and become predictable. I'd hoped three would take off again, but in my opinion, it didn't.
-RATING: ***

This is a great starter manga, but that's about it to me.

Sayonara! ^_^
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Good, but..........2006-07-27

As others have said, this is a classic manga--many of the CLAMP titles published by TokyoPop are I think required reading for real fans of Japanese comics.

There appear to be instances of bad retouching in the book--overstruck characters or text bleeding out of word balloons and the like. They don't detract from enjoying the book too much, but they are a small nuisance. Hopefully TokyoPop will fix this in later editions.

Also, fans of Clamp's artwork should check out the chapters of Rayearth that appeard in the old Mixxzine (Mixx being the company that later became Tokyopop). The magazine printed CLAMP's artwork at a full page 8-1/2 by 11 inch format, and it's amazing to see how CLAMP's work fills a page. The small manga format is handy, but it doesn't do their rich artwork much justice.

Magic Knight Rayearth.......2005-10-17

When I first started reading this series, I admit that I didn't really see anything special about it. The plot and characters seemed to be a little generic and the series got off at a bit of a slow start. However, I wanted to know what the big fuss was about with this manga, so I kept on reading it and by the time I got to the end of the second volume, I was hooked. There's a lot more to this series than what meets the eye. One thing I like about Rayearth compared to other magical girl series is that even though Hikaru is clearly the star, she doesn't steal the spotlight from Umi or Fuu. All of the Magic Knights get an equal amount of character development and magic spells. They all have their own weakness and strengths, and unlike other magical girl battles, the fights in Rayearth are unpredictable as each of the Magic Knights also get an equal chance to use their attacks. I thought the inclusion of mechas in this series was a unique addition, too. I think that plot twist right there was what got me so interested in the series.

All the characters are developed well and you really become attached to all of them. I like how none of the characters in Rayearth are truly good or evil, but rather they all have their own reasons behind their actions, making them a little more interesting than your usual Saturday morning cartoon villians. My favorite of the protoganists in Rayearth is Umi. She's really funny with her spunky attitude and the arguments she constantly gets into with Mokona. My favorite of the antagonists is Caldina. She's also a very funny character and she has a neat Osaka accent, too. The artwork is fantastic as always from Clamp, but the most impressive moment in Rayearth has to be the ending to the first story arc. I was so wowed by it that I couldn't put it down until I finished reading it, and by the time I got to the end, I was moved to tears. It was just one of the best manga endings of all time.

When Rayearth was first released in English by Tokyopop back when they were called Mixxzine, it was originally released in a flipped format. The artwork suffered by being inferior in quality to the Japanese release because of this, Ferio was given a Southern accent when he originally didn't have any accent, Caldina was given a valleygirl accent when she originally spoke with an Osaka accent, attack names were constantly being screwed up, and the dialog was Americanized. Fortunately, Tokyopop has re-released the manga unflipped with a new, revised translation. Unfortunately, the translation for the re-released manga is still less than perfect. While they did keep any mentionings of Japanese culture and got the attack names right this time around, Ferio still spoke in a Southern accent and Caldina still spoke valleygirl. Even the Magic Knights appear to be a little snobbier than what they actually should be. For example, in the original English release of volume one, when Hikaru is spying through the telescope from the top of Tokyo Tower, she just comments that she can see a baby from there. But in the unflipped release, Tokyopop has her rudely say, "That's one fat baby down there!". Now, you tell me, would the real Hikaru say that?

Despite the poor translation, the Rayearth manga is still an enjoyable read. Although it is a little bit of a slow starter at first, it starts to become more interesting later on and just the ending itself makes the series worth reading. Fans of RPGs will also enjoy Rayearth since it pokes fun at the RPG genre along the way. Rayearth is a classic manga series and now I can understand why it was such a break-through hit for Clamp. But if you already have the flipped version and don't care about the artwork being flipped or having some of the dialog Americanized, then you might just want to stick with that version instead, since the unflipped version isn't that much better. However, I highly recommend this series, especially to fans of magical girl manga and Clamp.

Save Cephiro ^_^.......2005-10-15

It's about these three eigth grade girls who meet in a tower, but unexpectedly some princess calls out and says "save my world". Later on they find out that they had just been sucked into the world of cephiro. They meet this elder named clef and he is 745 years old. He said they were destined to be the legendary magic nights. He sent them to some girl named presea and get weapons. When they get there it isn't a very friendly welcome, but presea said you have to go and get me escudo for your weapons. They have set off, but now there in a fight with a monster. CAN THEY WIN?

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Are you going to allow your waist to expand and your mind to narrow without a struggle? You, who marched against war and launched the sexual revolution? You, slip into midlife without so much as a backward glance? No way! This irreverent look at life on the cusp of fifty, from two "boomer babes" who are too old to be young and way too young to be old, is just what you need to stay hip, hot and happy. From kids who won't move out to parents who don't recognize you, from cosmetics to cosmetic surgery, Boomer Babes covers it all. From such mysteries as to how to find Mr. Right (even in the wrong suit) to male menopause (did you ever doubt it?) to how to keep the AARP from finding you (it's impossible) to authors' feisty take on midlife issues will have you redefining, redesigning, and reinventing yourself before you can say "Happy Birthday!"

Customer Reviews:

Hysterical!.......2004-11-21

I thought this book was hilarious. Could have been my frame of mind or frame of reference - - I noticed a couple of other reviewers who were NOT amused by it. But I'm a "boomer babe" and just turning 50 and this book cracked me up.

Great Book for Women over 50!.......2004-01-20

I loved this book! Has great advice for women, written in a very, very funny way!

I read the comment by the folks who said these women were bitter. You must be a bunch of old fogies!

These women write in a hip style, and sometimes say things in a tongue-in-cheek manner.

Encouraging, Funny, and Even Inspiring!.......2003-07-31

This one is a fast seller in our bookstore. Every time we get a copy of it in stock, out the door it goes, and with good reason!

The authors offer suggestions on staying young that are just what you were looking for, but were afraid to ask about, or admit!
(An example: the chapter entitled "Menopause: Is it Hot in Here, or is it Just Me?")

The only reason we are not rating this book five stars, is because we think there are a couple of chapters that are a TINY bit short on actual how-to information. But ALL the chapters offer at lease SOME good advice, AND give you a laugh at the same time.

A waste of good paper.......2002-08-22

We bought this book thinking it would make a great gift for somebody approaching "over the hill-dom" After reading it, however, all I found is the rantings of some very bitter people trying to cover their fear with "humor." Linda Stasi's contribution is as trite, flat and childish as her NY Post column. It isn't a total loss though--we plan on tossing it into the fireplace for heat come winter.

Boomer Babes.......2002-06-29

I was very dissappointed in this book. If you are an unhappy, urban, power-hungry, man-hater, then this is the book for you. I expected a little more humor that would apply to a broad range of people, but this book doesn't. I didn't even finish it.

Boomer Babes a Woman's Guide to the New Middle Ages

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Boomer Babes a Woman's Guide to the New Middle Ages
Linda / Rogers, Rosemary Stasi
Manufacturer: St Martins Griffin
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 1568658516

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