The Element Encyclopedia of the Psychic World

This is a fabulous book both entertaining and informative, as an encyclopedia would be it is set out in alphabetical format which is very handy for dipping into, and as a reference for looking things up.<br /><br />Not only that it has some very useful information on furthering your own Psychic knowledge which I found very useful, a brilliant addition to any fan of the pshchic world's library!

Smart I Like - SMART Ass I Don't Like

This book is peppered with phrases like:"I Think", or,"Could it be that" followed by Michael Shermer's version of what really happened[I.E. which is anything other than what the person said he/she experienced... whatever] It is full of anecdotes[which by the way does not prove anything]. AIso to back his claims-up he keeps referring to Hume's Maxim[which if you think about it still doesn't prove anything]. I wish that the author had applied the whole of chapter 3 to his book -"How thinking goes wrong", but then we would have had far less pages I'm not saying I disagree in principle with Michael Shermer, far from it, some kind of model should be used to ascertain truth from fiction. Unfortunately this isn't it.

Travel and cricket combined to excellent effect

Very, VERY good. I had not thought to ever see someone combine cricket with Eastern Europe - two things which fascinate me, and I had long assumed that they were mutually exclusive! <br />Angus Bell writes well, whether descriving an unlikely cricket match in Vilnius, hostel shenanigans or border-crossing mayhem in a clapped-out Skoda. One of those travelogues which one can read safe in the knowledge that you never quite know what's going to happen next. <br />More, please.

Warning: Patrick Geryl holds nothing back in describing the coming cataclysm in 2012!

Patrick Geryl is brutally honest in describing this Cataclysm in our near future. Just to give you a small sample found in the foreword:<br /><br />"I clearly explained that life after a polar reversal is nothing but horror, pure unimaginable horror. All securities you presently have at hand such as food transportation and medicine will disappear in one big blow, as will our entire civilization, dissolved into nothingness. It cannot be more horrifying than this; worse than the worst nightmare. More destructive than a nuclear war in which the entire global arsenal of nuclear weapons has been deployed. Are you grasping the facts?<br /><br />The earth will be subject to total destruction. It will be many times worse than my description. You will know terrible hunger, cold, and pain without the hope of a quick recovery; all knowledge and resources will have been completely destroyed. This will be the reality of your daily life after the forthcoming polar reversal. This is the scenario you will have to fight your way through in order to survive."<br /><br />The author of this book focuses on a cycle of 11,500-12,000 years, after which the earth is subjected to a polar reversal/shift caused by our sun's solar cycles that occur in this period of time. I have studied a much longer cycle of 30 million years, whereby the solar system, goes through the galactic plane every 30 million years, which for some reason during this event causes mass extinctions on earth (please see my"So you'd like to" guide here on amazon.com). These two cycles seem to come together on or about 2012 which means we are in for thee grand daddy Great Catastrophe of the Ages. So the aforementioned two paragraph quote from Geryl is very accurate. Geryl goes on to state that if you want to survive you need at least 12-18 thousand dollars minimum to purchase necessary items to survive and you need to pick the right location in the world which does not include North and South America. Even though I give this book 5 stars, I disagree with Geryl on many points in this book. Some of which are:<br /><br />Geryl states on page 96-97 that after the pole shift of 2012, the United States and Canada will be located under the Artic circle (the new South Pole) and North America will be under glaciers just like the last ice age. I don't think anyone but God knows what the new geography will be after 2012. I don't expect this to occur. If it does, it will be a quick end, which may be for the best. Another item I disagree with is, what our future population should be limited to because more people, means more pollution. Geryl states that no more than 100 million people should occupy the earth which is an extreme position in my opinion. Even the N.W.O. people say 500 million people are optimal. The world can sustain 1 or 2 billion people easily and should be limited to this. Geryl also states that just before the next polar flip the population of earth should be culled to a mere 100,000 people. That is just absurd; almost as crazy as his suggestion that venereal disease can be cured by fasting for 16 days (page 107). Geryl is a vegetarian that believes in a fruit and vegetable diet and wants to ban many industries in the coming new world which include slaughterhouses, tobacco companies, candy companies, chemical companies (pesticides and herbicides), food companies that process food, and limit the size of cities (avoiding tall buildings) in the pursuit of a much happier society. On page 128, Geryl says: <br /><br /> "A strong central authority will have to issue strict laws for starting companies and the use of raw materials. This is the only way to prevent ecological catastrophes. Furthermore, we need to make sure that people can earn money, but cannot become rich."<br /><br />If I survive this pole shift/reversal, I, being an American, do not want Geryl in charge of the new world, that's for sure. I value freedom and Geryl, being from Belgium, does not. And finally, contrary to Geryl, I believe that most governments (especially the USA) know of this coming catastrophe and have been preparing for it for years. The USA (also China and Russia) has massive underground cities all over the world. The USA has COG (continuity of government) and a huge antigravity fleet in Utah under King's Peak Mountain with highly advanced extraterrestrial technology. The USA has been exploring the solar system and beyond, with bases on the moon, mars, and else where with spaceships that travel faster than the speed of light (for proof see David Sereda's DVD"From here to Andromeda"). Most of the USA underground cities will perish in the coming polar shift, but some will survive. Finally, our government will not offer sanctuary to any of us common people only to high government officials, CEO's, a special elite military force, a slave work force, and billionaires have a place in these underground fortresses. It is the reason the Bush administration is spending money like there is no tomorrow, because there is no tomorrow for"our" civilization after 2012. Two years before 2012 Geryl states he will publish this book for free on the web which proves he is sincere and really believes the end of the world is at hand.<br /><br />

Good read for a Mythbusters fan

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. As a fan of the show I’d already seen all the myths featured, but there’s a good bit of information for each one that wasn’t on the show. I liked reading about Adam and Jamie’s backgrounds too. Worth a read if you enjoy the show.

Sequel to When Darkness Comes

Embrace the Darkness is the second book in the Guardians of Eternity series. Following the events in When Darkness Comes (Book 1), Viper (chief of a vampire clan) buys the Lady Shay (last of the Shalott demons, though technically she's half human) at auction. This annoys her more than a little as in the previous book she did save his life. Though Viper's motives may appear nefarious, he actually wants to protect Shay. However, unknown to both of them, she's actually in a lot more danger than they suspect. To survive, they'll not only have to depend on each other, but also their friends - both old and new.<br /><br />I have a problem with this book, it was just so nice. Too nice. The bad guys were bad (or misunderstood), the good guys were good. It was well written. There were nice (there's that word again) comic touches from Levet, the heroine's gargoyle companion. But I don't think it's quite for me. I'm finding I prefer urban fantasy with its darker undertones, over paranormal romance.<br /><br />Having said that, Shay and Viper have some strong dialogue and a great chemistry. I found Viper to be the more well-rounded character of the two, Shay was not quite so interesting. Levet is a little gargoyle with a big heart. He works as both a sidekick and a conscience and has some of the best lines. <br /><br />There are some inconsistencies in the plot, or maybe I didn't pick up on all the subtleties. Specifically relating to Shay's curse. There's also a tendency to pull back from things, for example when Viper talks about the time before he was a clan chief how terrible things were for him. Shay questions him, but he just says - 'you don't want to know'. Also about the powers of each vampire clan chief - it's confidential. I'll make allowances for this once in a story, but more than that and it starts to annoy. <br /><br />Alexandra Ivy does know how to keep her readers interested. New vampires are introduced here - Styx and Santiago. And there's mention of a 'young and fierce werewolf'. She puts in just enough to keep you interested in where the story is going. I also like that she makes the bad guy a little more three dimensional than your standard evil overlord. We get a glimpse of the hero he might have been in the past. <br /><br />It's a nice story, well written with engaging moments. Slightly too light for me. The humour, and chemistry between the characters lifts it above a lot of the other paranormal romance out there. Recommended for fans of Jacquelyn Frank and Alyssa Day.<br /><br />Book 1 - When Darkness Comes (available)<br />Book 3 - Darkness Everlasting (May 2008)<br /><br />

A little bit of fun

I enjoyed this book. Some writers can not write short stories but the stories in this book are well written and more important they are fun to read. The writers take a charactor from one of the other books, and tell a story from their point of view. <br />These stories are perfect if you don't have the time to read a"Full" or big book. Also it gives you a taste of different writers. And you don't feel cheated when you read the stories as they have a start a middle and a good ending. I will not go into what each tale is about but it is one of the best books I have picked up in a while. <br />

A book that has stolen ideas

This book has stolen ideas from many others. It wishes to install fear to weak people and has no concrete evidence to support what it's progecting. I would say it is a good read, but has nothing to support it's findings. I take it with a pinch of salt and I would advise future readers not to succumb to this. A Dangerous piece of Literature.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Greg

Knock your socks off!

Patricia, you are incredible! this channeling is awesome, it is clear and concise. Well you want to be aware of what's going on?
This will be is either a great story or hit home depending on your beliefs. For me it hits home and I resonate with this, I am open to understand things on the larger scale. This does it for me! I'm on to read Cosmos of the Soul next followed by No More Secrets, No More Lies. We need to spread the word so people do not live in fear. Once you know something however controversial, you have an opinion = no fear! I hope there is more coming, thank you for these gems of insight.

The classic book on ley lines

A thorough and fascinating investigation of ley lines in Britain, particularly Herefordshire. This is a classic in all senses of the word: it's an old book (written in 1925), the first to cover its subject (Alfred Watkins coined the term 'ley lines'), and doing it so comprehensively and logically that any other book on ley lines is almost superfluous.

The chapters and snippets on the origin and derivation of words, place-names and surnames are particularly interesting. For example, the modern meaning of the word 'black' is completely opposite to its ancient meaning!

This is the best book on history - ancient or modern - I've ever read.

This book is so powerful it changes lives!!

Lightworkers take note: you will never find a more powerful book for accelerating your journey on the path of ascension. Don't underestimate the power of the exercises (as I did) because they all work! It has literally changed my life.

Natural Wonders

This is a well researched,informational and fascinating book. Freddy Silva includes all the latest evidence and opinion from the multitude of view points currently in vogue. Rather than just a blanket regurgitation of single theories of hoaxes, alien intervention, or Gaia communicating - he includes a balanced selection of many examples of every kind of phenomenon, with evidence to match. There are excellent photos, drawings and illustrations and plenty of new data from all the parties seriously researching these extraordinary crop creations. He includes scientists as well as dowsers! Well worth a look if you would like to know the latest about this fascinating and awe inspiring subject.

Catty reviewer gets in a flap

'Third rate schlock-horror writer'? No way. Third rate is far too generous. If you check out Dog in a Flat Cap's other reviews you'll see he/she's heavily into video games and the Tarot, so I hope Nicholas Royle will not take his/her remarks too much to heart. I am Nicholas Royle, but I am not the author of the book under discussion. I read The Uncanny with enormous enjoyment and enthusiasm -- and not just the chapter about me (& Nick).

World War 3 in 2000 or 2006?

I first read this book when it came out in 1997. The one thing that really stuck in my mind was that World War 3 would occur in either 2000 or 2006. <br />Obviously, they didn't. Anything that could even be considered a World War didn't begin in either of those years. Considering that alot of the book is based on a Nuclear prophecy in 2000/2006, it's dicredited itself. I understand that newer editions"predict" the Twin Towers attacks. These"predictions" were absent from the original edition, and even if the code IS true, a predictive code isn't really much use if the predictions can only be found after the event.<br /><br />Interesting topic, but maybe a different author would have made better use of the it.

A well-balanced analysis of the Philadelphia Experiment

Too many people associate the events of the Philadelphia Experiment with the movie of the same name and as such creates an unbelievable element to an otherwise interesting story.

This book does well in providing the evidence for and against the events from everything to eyewitness accounts, navy records, Einstein's involvement and a crucial background into Carlos Allende (a key witness in the whole affair).

But what the book also does well is present the evidence in such a way as to allow the readers to come to their own conclusions without bias.

Did the experiment really take place? Read this book and decide for yourself.

Tesla lives!

At last, a book that explains Tesla's suppressed inventions and anti-gravity without leaving you more confused than before. Lavishly illustrated, thoughtfully explained - this book will set you wondering about many things beyond its brief. The unexplained for the intelligent; a peek beyond the veil for those wise to human gullibility.

An Impressive Work

I wasn't expecting much from another book of this sort, since most of the competition isn't worth the money, but the scientific approach used by Radin is impressive. Despite being such a controvertial subject, Radin manages to mix his obvious enthusiasm for the subject with an objective scientific method producing some amazing results. Assuming the results are accurate (and due to the thorough nature of work, I assume they are), it would prove to be a tremendous blow to the very foundations of modern physics.<br /><br />I was so impressed by this book, I read it in only 3 days, and have already ordered"Entangled Minds", also by Radin. I recommend this book wholeheartedly.<br />