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.

The House of God: Church Architecture, Style and History

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The House of God: Church Architecture, Style and History
Edward Norman
Manufacturer: Thames & Hudson
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Binding: Paperback

General | Architecture | Professional & Technical | Subjects | Books

How to Read a Church: A Guide to Symbols and Images in Churches and Cathedrals
Theology in Stone: Church Architecture from Byzantium to Berkeley
A Sense Of The Sacred: Theological Foundations Of Christian Architecture And Art
Houses of God: Religious Architecture for a New Millenium
Protestant Worship and Church Architecture: Theological and Historical Considerations

ASIN: 050028556X

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The grandeur of St. Peter's, the Baroque ecstasy of the churches at Cholula in Mexico, the intimate peace of Fairford Church in Gloucestershire...

The two thousand years' heritage of Christian churches is a fascinating one. For anyone interested in the evolution of architectural styles, the subject is of inescapable interest. For a far wider group of people, however, it is clear that churches are much more than architectural monuments. Through their rich historical associations and special emotional quality that is largely denied to secular buildings, they exert a power that crosses national boundaries and even beliefs.

Edward Norman sees churches as both acts of faith and works of art. The clarity, knowledge, and insight of his chronological survey are supported and enhanced by a brilliantly researched collection of illustrations. The result is a perfect mix between the most-loved master buildings such as Hagia Sophia and the freshness of the less familiar—a mission church in Paraguay or a Baroque shrine in Goa.

Whether coming from the Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant traditions, whether drawn to the sublimity of Sainte-Chapelle in Paris or the simplicity of a Puritan chapel, Christians everywhere will respond to Norman's celebration of churches. 387 illustrations, 80 in color.

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What do we measure and why? Peter Hodges explains the answer to this question in approachable language and with clear illustrations. Newcomers to the video industry, as well as those already established, will find this uniquely readable guide to the basics of a complex subject. Building on the success of the two previous editions of this popular title and covering both analog and digital video, the third edition includes new sections on audio measurement, high definition video, and innovative techniques of test and measurement.

*Technicalities for the non-technical.
*Getting the best out of video - what lies behind the pictures.
*Grasping the art of video engineering and video engineering for picture makers.

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Depth lacking clarity
Wrote only for Engineers and Technicias in TV.

An Introduction to Video Measurement
Peter Hodges
Manufacturer: Focal Pr
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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General | Television | Entertainment | Subjects | Books

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ASIN: 0240514475

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* An excellent primer * Clearly written * Will suit professionals and students alike

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Depth lacking clarity.......2002-04-14

An interesting excursion into television theory, with practical explanations on the reading and interpreting of waveforms, vectorscopes, and the like, apparently written for non engineers (like me). However, this book is handicapped by inconsistent sentence structure, puzzling and sometimes incoherent explanations, strange jumps in logical thought, and (for American readers) the unusual way some English writers tend to express themselves in print. Especially engineers. This promising book would be worth its... price if it had been edited for clarity and grammer. Unfortunately, although its seems like there is a lot of useful and practical information in this book, solving the logical and gramatical puzzles to dig it out takes too much effort.

Wrote only for Engineers and Technicias in TV........2000-06-15

A Job in TV systems needs knowledge about mesuaring the quality of the signal. Technical Quality Control(TQC) staff need books like this.

Weaving posture analyzing system (WEPAS): introduction and validation [An article from: International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics]

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Weaving posture analyzing system (WEPAS): introduction and validation [An article from: International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics]
A. Choobineh , M. Hosseini , M. Lahmi , and S. Sharifian
Manufacturer: Elsevier
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Digital

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This digital document is a journal article from International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, published by Elsevier in 2004. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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As a part of a comprehensive ergonomic study on hand-woven carpet weaving operation, in order to measure working posture, weaving posture analysis system (WEPAS), a two-dimensional video-based system for recording and analyzing weaving posture, based on image processing technology, has been developed. The reproducibility and accuracy of angle measurement obtained by use of WEPAS have been evaluated using a standard goniometer. The low standard deviations ( <1^o) and insignificant variations due to analysis repetitions indicate high reproducibility of WEPAS. WEPAS accuracy test has revealed that under the defined condition the size of error is small ( <+/-1^o). In different combinations of angle and rotation (movement in horizontal plane), the size of errors falls within -3^o-1.6^o indicating acceptable accuracy for the objective of our study. Low cost of WEPAS, along with its highly reproducible, relatively accurate measurements as well as its easy set-up and calibration have made it applicable system for postural analysis in weaving operation. Relevance to industry: This two-dimensional posture analysis system can be applied in hand-woven carpet operation which is an important, widespread profession in Iran. The results of postural variables measurement can then be used to develop guidelines for workstation design to minimize postural strain during weaving operation. With some programming modifications, the system can be applied for posture analysis in other sedentary activities.

An Introduction to Video and Audio Measurement

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An Introduction to Video and Audio Measurement
Peter Hodges
Manufacturer: Focal Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OPVVPE

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Introduction to Video Measurement
Peter Hodges
Manufacturer: Focal Press
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000LZCX3Q

Introduction to well testing and measurement techniques (IHRDC video library for exploration and production specialists)

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Introduction to well testing and measurement techniques (IHRDC video library for exploration and production specialists)
David A. T Donohue
Manufacturer: International Human Resources Development Corporation
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Binding: Unknown Binding
ASIN: B00072IIQ4

The Complete E.C. Segar Popeye: Sundays, 1934-1936 (Complete E. C. Segar Popeye)
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Yes!

The Complete E.C. Segar Popeye: Sundays, 1934-1936 (Complete E. C. Segar Popeye)
E. C. Segar
Manufacturer: Fantagraphics Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

General | Comic Strips | Comics & Graphic Novels | Subjects | Books
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ASIN: 0930193105

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Yes!.......2002-11-12

It is amazing how Segar makes every other artist out there past and present seem unimportant. He is by far the master of comic strips for his superb artwork as well as for his imaginative and intelligent style of creative story. The only negative I can give about this book is that some of the panels seem dark or shady which means it was poorly copied.

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Few forms of market exchange intrigue economists as do auctions, whose theoretical and practical implications are enormous. John Kagel and Dan Levin, complementing their own distinguished research with papers written with other specialists, provide a new focus on common value auctions and the "winner's curse." In such auctions the value of each item is about the same to all bidders, but different bidders have different information about the underlying value. Virtually all auctions have a common value element; among the burgeoning modern-day examples are those organized by Internet companies such as eBay. Winners end up cursing when they realize that they won because their estimates were overly optimistic, which led them to bid too much and lose money as a result.

The authors first unveil a fresh survey of experimental data on the winner's curse. Melding theory with the econometric analysis of field data, they assess the design of government auctions, such as the spectrum rights (air wave) auctions that continue to be conducted around the world. The remaining chapters gauge the impact on sellers' revenue of the type of auction used and of inside information, show how bidders learn to avoid the winner's curse, and present comparisons of sophisticated bidders with college sophomores, the usual guinea pigs used in laboratory experiments. Appendixes refine theoretical arguments and, in some cases, present entirely new data. This book is an invaluable, impeccably up-to-date resource on how auctions work--and how to make them work.

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Praise for THE PASSIONATE ECONOMIST

"In this powerful and insightful book, Diane Swonk brings economics to life. I highly recommend The Passionate Economist to anyone who wants to use the lessons of our past to create a better future."
-Charles R. Schwab
Chairman and Co-CEO
The Charles Schwab Corporation

"Leave it to Diane Swonk to put a soul in statistics. Diane figured it out a long time ago. People matter. Their fears matter. Their hopes matter. Their dreams matter. Diane takes us into a world never before explored by an economist . . . the real one. A great read. A great book."
-Neil P. Cavuto
Vice President, Anchor and Managing Editor
Business News, Fox News Channel

"Growing up in Detroit, Diane Swonk saw friends and neighbors suffer hardship as a result of layoffs and corporate downsizing. Leveraging her intimate knowledge of the Midwestern economy, Diane rose to the top of her profession, applying insights into human nature to predict financial markets, economic policy, and key shifts in the global economy. This powerful and personal story by one of America's leading economists shows how economics touches the lives of real people. It explains where the American economy has been and where it is likely heading."
-Janet Yellen
Trefethen Professor of Business and Professor of Economics at the University of California at Berkeley
Former Governor of the Federal Reserve and former Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers

Customer Reviews:

Impassionate Economist?.......2004-11-23

Logical Disconnect: She laments that there are fewer macroeconomists that have an overall view of the bigger picture; however, she then talks about the GDP and market economics as being the end all of economic theory. As another reviewer has pointed out, GDP does not measure many things -- e.g. education, externalities. In the US, market economics is more for smaller firms and foreign countries -- bigger corporations have more of a nanny state.

Good But Some Blind Spots.......2004-07-11

This is an interesting account of the career of a successful business economist. Diane Swonk puts plenty of passion into her economics, which is great. She's a good writer. Her call for more accurate economic statistics is well taken. I like her definition of economics as "the study of collective human behavior." She states one of her purposes as educating armchair economists; as a biochemist and patent attorney by profession, I certainly feel I have learned something from her.
The book's flaws are mostly in its assumptions. Ms. Swonk thrills to every tiny increase in GDP, but she never stops to ask what GDP really means. GDP by definition excludes any consideration of depletion of resources, costs of pollution, effects of population growth, or quality of life. GDP has its uses in making short-term business forecasts, but applying it more generally to say how the country's economy is going is questionable at best. More accurate measures of the U.S. economy, such as the Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare (ISEW), tend to show that the amount of true economic growth per capita since 1947 has been fairly small, and that there has been little or no real growth since 1980. It strikes me as odd, therefore, that Ms. Swonk believes so sincerely that increasing GDP is the key to improving our country's prosperity. Most people's sense of economic well-being depends greatly on whether they're better off than others, so that trying to improve people's lives by continually increasing GDP strikes me as a squirrel cage to nowhere.
Ms. Swonk states that immigration is good for the economy, which I think is very questionable. Immigration may be good for business in the short term; in the long term it is simply subsidizing other countries by letting them export their population problems here. Ms. Swonk includes a push for more deregulation. I agree that deregulation is helpful in some instances, but where significant externalities exist deregulation is likely to make our country's economic situation worse.
Ms. Swonk's discussion of her personal life seems to show the same blind spot. She details her struggles dealing with an asthmatic son, but it never crosses her mind that polluted air could be affecting him.

Economic Events and Tips for Succeeding.......2003-06-13

?The lines between economics and who I am are often blurred,? writes business economist, Diane Swonk; and indeed, this is contributes to the charm, readability, and usefulness of The Passionate Economist. But let me get back to that later.

This book is of interest to business economists, and others, for at least two reasons. First, Swonk has had a successful career for almost two decades at Bank One in Chicago. Although the times were turbulent, she kept her same job and phone number through six chairmen and two mergers, she tells us. This book provides insight on how she did it and lessons for how we, in a highly competitive business world and tight job market, might do it. She advises us to ask the right questions, worry about how the world might change, and make economic analysis relevant for our firms. She describes how a successful economist operates?not just relying upon economic models, but using them in conjunction with other sources of information from clients, policy makers, and other economists. Use clients not only as customers but also as sources of industry information. Develop a deep pool of sources that can provide insights into economic policy issues and policy-making. Develop ties with the top economists in key industries and countries and draw upon their knowledge and information. Further, become an expert in the data, but use data with caution. Lay out a road map of where the economy will move next, what structural changes can be expected, and advise management so it won?t be surprised. She relates her experience forecasting the industrial Midwest economy and then the tactics she used to convince senior management of her views, ultimately influencing a change in the bank?s own strategy. She advises us to develop good rapport with the public relations person in our organizations. She also outlines her approach for getting her message across to the business press?among them, promptly return calls to press members and kick stories around with them (even if you aren?t a part of the story). All this helps in building relationships. She gives tips on how to become a good speaker?practice is essential, but the challenge is to connect with the audience; and she tells you how to do it.

Secondly, the book serves as a useful review and analysis of economic events over the past two decades and provides insightful interpretations. The book covers the 1980s, when Swonk began her professional career, to the present. Chapters 9 through 16 provide a narrative of these decades. Among the events that she discusses are the early 1990s jobless recovery, changes in credit markets, the low inflation/high growth of the 1990s, the Asian financial crisis of 1997-98, the 1998 debt crisis in Russia and other countries, and the more recent U.S. asset bubble. She weaves in Fed policy actions through much of the narrative. Swonk compares the stock market crashes of 1929 and 1987 and demonstrates how they were not alike. She illustrates the importance of timely and quality data, noting that policymakers might have acted differently in early 1990 if they had better data: ?revisions, which did not occur until two years later, revealed that the recession was already well under way in the fourth quarter of 1990.?

The book overflows with practical advice such as five old rules for the new economy and reprints of Bank One reports including ?A Road Map to the Internet? and ?A Scapegoat or an 800-Pound Gorilla? on the global economy. The book identifies two structural changes that can help us analyze the economy going forward. Type I changes that ?have a fairly fast and dramatic effect [and] tend to be more cyclical than secular in nature.? Type II changes ?are rooted in long-term shifts in the economy.? While Type I changes are the focus of much attention, Type II changes are more important and easier to analyze. She gives a ?Structural Change Watch List? in Chapter 28. A bonus is an outlook for the economy over the next five to ten years in Chapter 30.

The book is not without controversy. Some readers may take issue with her characterization of armchair analysts and of MBAs complaining about lack of jobs, or her opinions about the quality of economic research and analysis. Others might have a different take on the interpretation of economic events. But the usefulness of the book to the business economist overwhelms these minor criticisms.

The Passionate Economist is partly a professional and personal autobiography. A discussion of the personal is necessary because it provides a framework for economic interpretation, as it does for most of us. It makes economics intuitive for her rather than abstract. And through the use of many personal anecdotes, the book also makes economics intuitive for us. She draws on experiences from her childhood family car trip to Mexico to the more recent September 11, 2001 terrorists attack at the NABE annual meeting, where she served as past president. She also uses brief biographies of friends and colleagues to illustrate her points.

There is no question that Swonk has a successful and rewarding career. She generously shares how she did it and offers helpful hints how we can do it.

The title describes this book.......2003-02-27

Swonk begins her story with the events of Septmeber 11, 2001, as she saw them from her perspective at the World Trade Center. Her story demonstrates her belief that economics is about much more than just about cold, hard numbers. Against the wishes of her family, she chose economics as a field and went on to become a star. As chief economist of Bank One, she is widely respected and a leader in her field. Well known as a public speaker, she has often appeared on television and her story is worth reading.

Understandable Look at Economics.......2003-02-15

This is a great introduction for anyone who wants to better understand basic economic theory and why it matters to individuals. Swonk first talks about her own career and how she got involved in studying economics. Then, she offers insights into why people should understand Fed policy, interest rates and world economy. This book will help people better understand what they read in the financial press and make more informed investing choices.

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