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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A very good book.......2002-04-29

A very good book, covering all the basics of medical genetics and the rapid development in this field, The book is somehow complicated and not easy to understand , and has some mistakes, anyway it is a good book and deserves reading although I prefer other books dealing with the same subject and explaining the concepts of genetics in a better clearer way.

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Taste sensitivity to PTC and thyroid function (FT4 and TSH) in high- and low-altitude Kirghiz populations in the Pamir.: An article from: Human Biology
Fiorenzo Facchini , Davide Pettener , Andrea Rimondi , Kulan Sichimbaeva , Pietro Riva , Paolo Salvi , Enzo Pretolani , and Giovanni Fiori
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From the author: KEY WORDS: PTC, THYROID FUNCTION, HIGH ALTITUDE, KIRGHIZ PAMIR

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"A book full of things to do to get ready to fish or to make it easier and more fun."USA Today

From optimizing a boat for fishing, to maintaining rods and reels, to improving store-bought lures or creating lures from scratch, here are 101 ingenious money-saving projects and do-it-yourself tips guaranteed to help small-boat anglers save money, catch more fish, and have more fun.

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ingenious angler.......2005-09-04

good book. lots of great ideas. book sent quickly and was in great shape as promised.

Learn to think outside the box..........2005-08-26

This book covers a large gamut of things of interest to fishermen and contains many useful tips for rigging your boat/gear. As a long-time fisherman but new boat owner, I found this book encourages you to think outside the box in how you use your boat and tackle. I found a lot of value in the author's many years of experience fishing the Chesapeake (my area), and the fishing tips that come across in his descriptions of the projects. I would point out that a few of the projects are homemade versions of things that are now available in your local boating store or tackle shop (ex. pvc rod holders, built-in tackle box storage, tool holders, etc), and a few are perhaps even a little hokey--something you might only do with an older boat or to save a few bucks. However, the gamut of material this book covers from aluminum to fiberglass boats, rigs to rod repairs, etc. should appeal to all kinds of anglers. Some projects are great for those who are looking to make some of their own accessories; other projects feature practical tips that would be helpful to even the experienced angler.

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This best-selling text by a leading voice in the field offers a distinct alternative to existing textbooks for the introductory course in interpersonal communication. This text offers a theoretically unified but pragmatic introduction to the concepts, principles, and skills of interpersonal communication in a multicultural society. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS consistently integrates ethics and issues of social diversity into coverage of both discussions and mastery of skills, and it shows how interpersonal communication theory and skills pertain to students' daily encounters with others. INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: EVERYDAY ENCOUNTERS pays unparalleled attention to social diversity and emphasizes theories, research, and skills that are anchored in the field of communication.

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Great intro text.......2004-04-09

This book is wonderfully accessible and serves as a great introduction to interpersonal communication and preparation for upper-level coursework on relational communication. I have used this textbook for 4 years at a community college and 2 years at a state university and the students have always rated this textbook very highly. Although they do state that the chapters are a bit long, they feel it is very accessbile and easy to understand. The students also report that they like the examples/blurbs from other students that pepper the chapters, and many of them bring up those examples or Wood's personal examples in relation to their own lived experiences during class discussion.

Thanks to the students' positive responses to the text, I have been able to explore more options in teaching besides reiterating the text in lecture format and have developed quite an array of exercises and projects that push my students to understand some difficult concepts better, to learn more sophisticated materials, and to improve their interpersonal communication skills through practice.

I praise Julia Wood for creating a textbook that allows students to be in charge of their own learning and teachers to go outside the expected routine.

Valuable, but tedious.......2003-09-10

This text was required reading for an interpersonal communications course I took. It provided a ton of valuable information, very helpful insight, sample conversations, and examples which helped me to acctually apply what was learned. However, the writing style was highly repetitive, and each new section repeated earlier ones then built on them instead of starting with completely new information. While this did help me learn better, it was also somewhat boring. I would still recommend this book for it's ability to make abstract terms much more tangible. Hope this helps!

Not a reader friendly book........2000-08-14

Ms. Wood is intelligent and provides a lot of good information in this textbook. This was chosen for the course I teach before I took the position and if I had my way, we would have found a different book. It is not that the information is bad, it is just that Ms. Wood becomes very repetitive. About half of the first six chapters seem to drag on and most of the time restates the same thing from an earlier chapter or from the same chapter. I like what she has done with discussing multicultural issues, but some of it seems to be patronizing to the reader. I think another edition should be done and making the chapters shorter and more readable (Chapter 1 goes on for 78 pages -- which lost my attention, so I know my students had the same problem.) In the course review, the textbook generally gets a poor or below average rating. I can not give you a recommendation, as I am in the middle of searching for a better option.

Student Companion for Wood's Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters, 5th

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Everyday Encounters: An Introduction to Interpersonal Communication (Wadsworth Series in Communication Studies)

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Good Book.......2003-10-28

I think at times, this book tends to over-state things and sometimes the means are unclear. In the 4th Edition, there are examples to illustrate means, which helps with understandings.

If you've read any of Julia T. Wood's other communication books, one thing that always sticks out on your head is how she talks about Robbie. She doesn't just say her husband. (This led to a long talk in my interpersonal communication class.)

I think, and by no fault of Wood's, that universities focus on her books, and the students don't get a broader view of communication.

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George Mason University's Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters
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Student Companion for Wood's "Interpersonal Communication: Everyday Encounters". 2004. 4th edition. Wadsworth/Thomson. 268 p.

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Long ago the great wizard Merlin planted the seed that would become the peaceful world of Avalon.

Now, the enchanted land is in peril, and its fate lies in the hands of three people-but only one of them is Merlin's heir who can save Avalon, while the others are destined to destroy it.

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Well written for a kid's book.......2007-07-10

I picked this up expecting a clumsy, second-rate children's fantasy on the order of Eragon. I was proven wrong within the first few pages; I couldn't put this book down!
Barron manages a well-thought-out and surprisingly-sophisticated fantasy adventure rivaling some adult fare that's out there. And while he borrows some classic themes, characters and plot elements from archetypal mythology and other fantasy epics (such as Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter and Earthsea), at the very least the references are subtle and well-done (unlike Eragon, in which the plot is very obviously a medieval version of Star Wars IV: A New Hope). He also includes strong political, social and religious undertones that might well be commentary on the present day.
Child of the Dark Prophecy tells the tale of three young people who prove vital to the survival of their world, the magical, tree-shaped realm of Avalon. The beginning outlines neatly the backstory from Barron's Merlin series, and the prophecy made by the fabled Lady of the Lake (that a child will be born who will bring about the fall of Avalon and only Merlin's true heir can stop him), and introduces the heroes: Scree, an boy who can turn into an eagle creature at will, who is entrusted with Merlin's staff; his adoptive brother Tamwyn, who is certain he is the dark child of the prophecy and has been searching desperately for his missing brother; and Elli, a slave girl-turned-Drumadian Priestess who meets Tamwyn while escorting the spoiled, self-centered, soon-to-be head of her order to see the Lady of the Lake. Before long, they are drafted by the Lady herself to find Merlin's staff and stop an evil sorcerer from creating a powerful artifact capable of bringing an even-more-evil god to Avalon.
While the plot is complicated, it's not overwhelming, and the characters are engaging; Tamwyn brings to mind both Luke Skywalker and Harry Potter, being the conflicted hero who is still unsure whether he is good or evil, desperate to find the family he has left and the father he never knew, and far too trusting in the Lady's prophecy (like Harry in the fifth and sixth books, he will not listen to advice that a prophecy is not necessarily the final word on the future and can be changed). Yet, he also has a bit of Han Solo and Ron Weasley in him; he's a bit roguish, spending most of his time acting as a wilderness guide, and is a total klutz (for which he is mercilessly teased by his companions).
Some of the minor characters are great to read about as well (like Nuic, Elli's companion, a pretentious-yet-wise little mountain sprite with a sharp tongue and centuries of knowledge on everyone else. Fans of the Dresden Files may be reminded of Harry's caustic, ghostly companion Bob).
Barron's religious undertones are mostly in their infancy in Child of the Dark Prophecy, but we are introduced to the conflict between the Drumadians (an order founded by Merlin's mother and sister who bring to mind Wicca and other non-mainstream nature-based belief structures with their respect for all forms of life and harm none philosophy) and a new sect lead by a seemingly-good priest, reminiscent of Order of the Phoenix's wicked Professor Umbridge, living near the Lady of the Lake (who seems to think that humans are superior to all other creatures and therefore what's best for us is best for everyone, even if that means killing others or destroying their home and culture... a commentary on the occupancy of Iraq, perhaps?)
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VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN-not appropriate for intended age group.......2007-01-19

Unfortunately, I was unable to get past the first chapter because I was so disgusted and angered by the intensely obscene violent reference toward the very first female character introduced in the book. This reference was highly INNAPROPRIATE for the intended age group: smashing her baby on the rocks so he could rape the mother holding the child. Gratuitous and completely unnecessary. Makes me wonder about the author, although his credentials look good on paper! Disgusting. Will never take the chance with him again and will certainly not allow my boys to read his work.

totally aweome.......2007-01-06

I completely and honestly disagree with J. Austin ( a reviewer above )this book was amazing. The great tree of Avalon had hidden meanings, developed characters and setting, and actually does make a good statement about caring for the environment. Also, how can the author be being preachy if it is written through the eyes of characters in the book? Its not like he is actually saying "we should care for the environment" Fantasy lovers like books of unique animals and deep dark mystery. also the author makes a statement about caring for the environment just by having such an unusual setting. It shows that with so many creatures living in one place you should respect them all including the trees land and water. I am a total fantasy fanatic and I loved Harry Potter, Ella Enchanted, Of two Minds, and Both Sides of Time (all great books by the way) and I respect your opinion about not liking the book J. Austin but I don't understand how you can like fantasy books and not like this one, complete fantasy. I don't think your reasons are very valid either. You must not be a fantasy fanatic. But anyone out there if you are a ff then this book is totally awesome. Don't forget any of my other previously mentioned books! -emy

Child of the Dark Prophecy.......2006-11-22

This story is about a seventeen year old boy who needs to save his world from an evil dark sorceror. Tamwyn, the main character, is brave, adventurous, clumsy, and sort of unlucky. He's brave and adventurous because he protects his friends and does what's right, most of the time, plus he likes to explore his world. He is very clumsy and is seems to be that every time it talks about him he is tripping over things which puts some humor into the book. Tamwyn is sort of unlucky, he's like a black cat, everywhere he goes something bad happens either to the people or the town. This leads him to think that he is the prophesized Dark Child that is supposed to bring the end to Avalon, his world. I could really connect with the author's characters. It seemed like I was in the story with them. I've read T.A. Barron's 'The Lost Year's of Merlin' series and I enjoyed both that series and this book. I look forward to reading his other books about Avalon. This book is for grades 6-10. Its a great action adventure book and I highly recommend it.

YAY! The best book EVER!!!.......2006-09-27

It's a really good book for you book gobblers out there like me. But I stress: IT IS NOT THE SEQUEL TO THE LOST YEARS OF MERLIN!!! That is a completly different sereis by the same author, although it has the same sorta "king aurther" time period. TA Barron is a exelent writer (ya, he's up there with Chistopher Paolini from Eragon) and I suggest this book who wants aventure, romance, and humor. (Plus, you gotta love fantasy!)

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Child of the Dark Prophecy (May contain spoilers)

Barron, T.A. The Great Tree of Avalon: child of the dark prophecy.(Brief Article)(Young Adult Review)(Book Review): An article from: Kliatt
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Child of the Dark Prophecy (May contain spoilers).......2006-03-31

The Great Tree of Avalon: Child of the Dark Prophecy is an amazing book. From the beginning to the end, this book contains adventure, mysteries, and at times, humor in its pages. The book begins with a prologue of Tamwyn, the main character of the story, and Scree, Tamwyn's "adopted" brother. The two lived together happily for quite some time, as if they were truly brothers. However, one day, the two were separated by traveling through portals, and they never saw each other again. Many years later, the two, along with some others, are destined to meet together on their own journey to save Avalon.
Each character is unique in his or her own way, but there are certain characters that I focus on more than any other characters. The first one is the eagleboy, Scree. Even when he was only born, he had the strength to knock down a man, making him a strong character in the story. Though he may seem tough on the outside, he does have a kind heart. ("`Whatever she did to you, she did to save her grandfather.' Scree's jaw relaxed slightly. `That's true, I suppose. People will do some pretty wild things to save their only family.' `Right. Like pushing them headfirst into portals.'") When he and Tamwyn were in danger, Scree pushed Tamwyn headfirst into a portal, saving Tamwyn from what could be his death. Serious and independent, Scree is probably one of the most intelligent characters in the book. One of my other favorite characters is Henni Hoolah, a prankster and a daredevil. Henni has been tagging along with Tamwyn for a while in the book, often playing tricks on Tamwyn and teasing the man. He also tends to cause mischief when Tamwyn is reluctant to do something. However, in battles, Henni is a great fighter and ally to have. He helped Tamwyn and the others when fighting against the sorcerer's army.
I also enjoyed the plot of this book. The book does not give too many hints about the ending of the plot. For example, Tamwyn's name means "Dark Flame", and he was born in the Year of Darkness. Scree, who was also born in the same year, was the protector of the staff of Merlin. The book also states that the heir of Merlin and the Child of the Dark Prophecy had a relationship similar to brotherhood. Therefore, many would believe that Tamwyn was the Child of the Dark Prophecy while Scree was the heir of Merlin. However, in the end, it reveals things to be slightly different.
After reading this book, I found it nearly impossible to decide which part was my favorite part. After a long time thinking, I finally decided that my favorite part of the story was the adventure and humor in the story. I enjoy reading books with different and unique adventures, but there are times when I also need a good laugh. This book packs both adventures and comedy. There are parts when the characters are about to do something dangerous, but there is some humor in it. ("`Eehee, eehee, hoohooheeheeha-ha-ha!' he laughed, his silver eyes gleaming. `Here I go, clumsy man.' `Wait!' shouted Tamwyn. He strode over to the cave entrance. `I'm tempted to get rid of you, believe me. But just in case this really is a death trap, I'd rather you live for a little while longer.' Seeing Henni's puzzled look, he added, `So I can kill you myself later on.'")This book is one that is too hard to put down.

Child of the Dark Prophecy: The Great Tree of Avalon (Unabridged)

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Child of the Dark Prophecy: The Great Tree of Avalon (Unabridged)
T. A. Barron
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The Great Tree of Avalon: Child of the Dark Prophecy
T. A. Barron
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