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.

Androgens in Health and Disease (Contemporary Endocrinology)

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Aseptic Processing and Packaging of Food: A Food Industry Perspective (Crc Series in Contemporary Food Science)

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Processing and packaging of food

Aseptic Processing and Packaging of Food: A Food Industry Perspective (Crc Series in Contemporary Food Science)
Jairus R. D. David , V. Robert Carlson , and Ralph H. Graves
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Aseptic Processing and Packaging of Food explains how aseptic processing and packaging first began and traces its fascinating progression over the last fifty years. It explores current technologies, discusses why they are used today, and explains why certain basic approaches to critical operations, such as pumping, heat exchange, fluid flow, and controls, must be applied. Commercially used heating and holding concepts are also explained, with emphasis on avoiding problems. This unique book states the technique and method of choice for accurate flow control (timing). It includes an explanation of secondary flow and describes its use to solve many of the heat exchange and fluid flow problems associated with particle-containing products. It also discusses the manufacturers of aseptic packaging equipment, exploring the types of products they produce and the advantages and disadvantages of their product design. Aseptic Processing and Packaging of Food fills in many of the information gaps left by other sources - a must-have reference for anyone working in this area.

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Processing and packaging of food.......1999-04-15

I need implement Haccp system in all areas for San Fernado Avian in Lima - Perú.

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Lots of Food for Thought!.......2001-01-07

Mr. Rae did an excellent job putting this book together. He covers all bases and gives you alot to consider and think on. The section at the back of the book for pastors would be a huge help in counselling couples in this area. This is the only book that I have seen that even touches these issues professionally, non condemningly and sensitively at the same time. Definitely a must read for any couple investigating these procedures.

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closeup of peasant life in an ancient land.......2003-07-15

Richard Critchfield denied he was an anthropologist, claiming to be only a journalist, but his methods and his works prove otherwise. Perhaps he did not tie his writing to any theoretical framework or to the body of existing anthropological studies, but this book, at least, lies right in the heart of what I think anthropology is supposed to be about, revealing the nature, the tone, the nuances of another society, giving us understanding of why other people act in other ways. SHAHHAT is a penetrating study of the rhythms and contents of Egyptian village life in the 1970s. The profound picture painted of the young peasant farmer, Shahhat, his mother, his uncle, and several other friends and relatives, can be compared to Oscar Lewis' studies in Mexico and Puerto Rico, the wonderful study of Iranian women done by Erika Friedl, Ruth Behar's "Translated Woman", and perhaps a few others. Everything is covered; work, family life, relations between the sexes, health and healing, religion, festivals, food, entertainment, economic relations, and the effects of development at the grassroots level. Critchfield writes in a style half literary, half journalistic, with knowledge gleaned from living with the people concerned over a long period of time. Whether his methods were "kosher" in terms of anthropological technique is hardly the question. The book resounds with the truth, with the unexpected details that can only come from real life observation. Village life is anything but idyllic-in Egypt, as in Mexico, India, on South Sea islands, and everywhere else, village life often consists of endless struggle and quarrels within and beyond the family. Village life is unending hard work for small reward. The description is presented more by the author than by the Egyptians, but he often has them speak, including conversations that resemble fiction more than university-inspired texts.

While the black and white photographs of the principal characters are fine, the book might have been improved with at least one map. Beyond everything I have already said in praise of this excellent book, I would like to add one more comment. In this day and age, it is common in certain quarters to tar Islam and Muslims, particularly Arabs, with one brush, a brush that paints them all as one, all fanatics, all thinking with one mind. With some personal knowledge, I have long known that this is extremely far from the truth. The world of Islam is as varied, if not even more varied, than the Western world. There are so many realities, even within the Arab societies. SHAHHAT brings to life just one of those realities, a world far, far removed from the austere pieties and rigidity of Wahhabi Saudi Arabia, but also equally far from urban Cairo, Istanbul or Jakarta. It brings men and women to life, real men and women, not caricatures of some politician's or oil man's creation. I liked this book deeply because it is a solid brick in the foundation of understanding that we, the human race, need so badly in these days.

Explore Ancient Egypt through modern Egypt.......2003-05-09

I happen to stumble upon this bopok through all my reserch of Ancient kmt. The book explores rual Egyptian life and writes from a perpective of a Egyptian chjild named Shahhat.

One interfesting this is that many people are often unaware that Rual Egyptians still hold on to their ancient heritage,unlike the city dwellers who live in places like Cairo and Alexzandria.

Foreigners never completly penetrated deep into Upper Egypt,and much of the cultural heritage downb to physical phenotype of the original Egyptians is still there.

I like the way the author unfolds and combines the fact that many ancient traditions exist in the life of rual Egyptians which goes back to the time of the Pharoahs,and this can be clearly seen in everything from relgious traditions to funerals.

Many readers often ask where have the Ancient Egyptians gone after all these years,and this book provides the answers and fills in the gaps.

The book is so realistic and potrays saeedi life to an exact.

Definatley one of the best books I have read all year.

A young man gives us insight into another culture.......2000-10-14

In the book, Shahhat is a young man in 1970's Egypt living in a village by the Valley of the Kings. He is torn between his desire to be a respected member of the community and his natural impulsiveness. This book describes a world where djinns are real and the flawed human beings do not always live up to the precepts of Islam. Through Shahhat's eyes we can see how ordinary people live in a part of the world the media tends to portray as threatening or hostile. The author, Richard Critchfield, wrote about life in third world villages for many years so Shahhat's story is the most detailed chapter in a long project. The books _Villages_ and _The Villagers_ provide updates on Shahhat. Critchfield's books are better than any I have read for sensitizing Western readers to the value of village life. However, if there is one thing that Americans longing for a simpler way of life want to avoid, it is crime. The shocking incidents of violence in this book show that village life is no paradise.

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