5 comments about Cosmic Perspective, The (5th Edition).

1. This book is an excellent introductory to astronomy. However, it seems as if the authors are afraid of scaring away students with a few equations and math. They spend pages trying to describe an astrophysical situation when they could list an equation or a graph that would be more succinct and easier to comprehend.



2. As stated in the title, bought this book for a college course and found it to be a good read and a pleasure to learn from. Lots of great color pictures other artwork.



3. i found this book to be very helpful for my intro to astronomy class..the pictures were very helpful



4. After eagerly waiting for this book for a couple weeks (needed for a college class), I received notice that for some reason the sender couldn't ship to my area (I've never had that problem before). Seems sketchy & was simply a waste of time. I did get the full refund.



5. So far I have been very pleased with this book. It is easy to read and understand and, as far as textbooks go, fairly enjoyable (it also has helpful graphics and colorful pictures which, admit it, we all like). It does not get too far into the mathematics of astronomy but that's not necessarily a bad thing and the math examples ("Mathematical Insights") are also very helpful and easy to understand. I have never read any other astronomy textbooks but this one seems to be very good and has given me nothing to make me unhappy so far.

No comments about Cosmic Imagery: Key Images in the History of Science.

5 comments about The Universe in a Mirror: The Saga of the Hubble Space Telescope and the Visionaries Who Built It.

1. El libro es un ensayo muy bueno y te atrapa desde la primera página, haciendo un repaso por la historia de la astrología y de la NASA, todo engarzado al rededor del Hubble. Lo recomiendo a cualquier persona, le interese o no la astrología.



2. This book is excellent on the politics, including pictures of the players. And it has a decent section of Hubble color images. But it is curiously lacking on information about the completed instrument. Just a few more pages would have been extremely informative as a complement to the political wrangling. There is no photograph of the completed telescope, either on the ground or as deployed in space. Worse, there are no diagrams that show how it works. And after much discussion of the Vidicon versus CCD battles, we get no confirmation as to the final size of the CCD (was it 2000 x 2000 pixels in an array of four sensors?) and how the light gets from the mirror to the CCD. In an era where digital cameras embodying CCD technolgy are widespread, where many readers are conversant in talking about pixel dimensions of their home images, where many personal cameras have more than 2000 x 2000 pixels, this seems a strange omission. Apologists will say the information can be found elsewhere, but all it would have taken is a handful more pages (10?) to include it here and make the book less skewed to the politics. Even if Zimmerman, as a journalist, didn't see the need for this, I wonder why an editor didn't insist on it?



3. While I am not an astronomer, I am nonetheless addicted to information being revealed by the Hubble Space Telescope. Thus I eagerly looked forward to reading about the history of how it came into existence. Alas, the first half of the book (giving a too detailed account of everyone who touched the project over the approximately two decades before its launch; i.e., the first 118 pages) was deadly. From that point on, however, it was a terrific read. The brilliant men and women who solved the focus issues after the telescope was in orbit and the story of how they did it makes for a fascinating story. It was also very informative and interesting to learn of the political jockeying going on now over whether or not to undertake further NASA maintenance missions to extend Hubble's life.
   All in all, I do recommend the book but suggest starting in the middle and skipping the first half.



4. Zimmerman does a good job keeping the narrative moving, not getting too bogged down into 'tech talk' that would bore the amateur. The book is replete with interviews of key people involved in the Hubble project over the years.
   
   It is a quick-read and easy to follow. I am just amazed that the Hubble Space Telescope was even launched, finally in 1990. When one reads of the obstacles that had to be overcome one begins to really appreciate how fortunate we are to have the telescope launched, much less still providing fantastic images of the heavens for the past 18 years. Some of the obstacles included lack of funds, politics, technological challenges, bureaucratic egos, other NASA tragedies, and so on.



5. I would second another reviewers comment that this is a very politically correct view of what has been going on with Hubble and NASA generally. Written for a beginner. There are hints of the trouble within the agency. But the author is leaving the door open for further access by writing an upbeat story.
   
   What is dismaying is that if you read between the lines some of the best and brightest people associated with Hubble were ultimately abandoned by NASA; those that caused the problems largely by trying to do too much on the cheap were rewarded. I found the final chapters regarding future NASA plans interesting. But there is room for a vastly expanded history here. No information on Hubble's legendary twin or military technology.

5 comments about cosmic code: Book VI of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles).

1. For all those praising the academic/scholastic merit of this work, yours must have a detailed references section that the one I picked up seems to lack. I would give him a D- and a "See Me!" had this had shown up on my desk. Someone should point out to him that evolution has no direction, as if we were destined to get to this point and are no longer evolving. Be careful of the plethora of misunderstandings and baseless assertions that can destroy a person's capacity to think about humans at all scientifically, historically, or otherwise. If you're incredulous of my own assertions, please research anything in Sitchin's works. You will have done more research than he likely did, and could even cite it. Don't take one sourceless book's word for it! You'll find planet X (Tiamat?) prophesies, space stations made of rocks, and millions of years of evolution very slightly co-opted by extra-terrestrials less believable than you once did. There are, after all, enough actual mysteries in the world. We don't need another convoluted theory that creates far more problems than it solves. It's no fluke that these books have made no waves in challenging any anthropological or historical constructions of earlier periods of humanity, areas of knowledge that are constantly modified by actual scholarship. It's also no fluke that these books are marginally profitable, and they keep being released, expanding upon the baseless foundation with even more baseless structure rather than defending the indefensible first works. As far as I'm concerned, if he's one of the few who can decipher those texts, he's abusing his position for financial gain, and could easily be ousted in the genre by a legitimate scholar.



2. Another great book by Zachariah Sitchen, I have read all eight books of his Earth chronicles and they are all very mind boggling.



3. If it is written by Sitchin then you should read the book. If he is just 50% right it stands as Awesome.



4. Another great book by Sitchin..more than a code, a Cosmic Message. Remarkable exploration of the hidden parallel word. A good exercise for your intellect. Buy it!



5. You may not agree with the visions and interpretations of this outstanding author. This is your privilege, but at least consider all the possibilities if you have an open mind. Otherwise, stick your head deep in the mud!

5 comments about The Return of Planet-X: Wormwood.

1. Dr. Jaysen Rand answers the doubting skeptics right from the beginning by stating the work is to be informative, speculative, investigative as well as entertaining. He never says it's dead on but something he's pieced together very well and feels these items should be shared for others to contemplate the possibility of. But as for all the nay sayers I see that each one bases their conclusions on pop-popular or outdated, high school scientific "facts". They're referring, of corse, to the "facts" that change daily in this "knowledge shall be increased" world. I'm a scripture believer and have realized a number of years ago that the "mountain falling into the sea" is an astroid. That the "sun going dark as sackcloth" and the "moon turing blood red" as well as the "stars falling from the sky and the Earth rocking like a drunkard" are effects resulting from a very close pass-by of a large heavenly body. Jude 13 even names the exact thing that this wandering brown dwarf is. The fact that the Mayan's predicted the end of the present age to be December of 2012 may not be a mere coinsidence. I think the author has given us a plausible idea that we should all take seriously. The skeptics are simply edging the odds in their favor



2. this was a very well written book, i have read it twice, the information in it is fantastic and it really makes you think, actually it scares me to read this book, but it is so good i will read it again , and surely Reference it a lot. very good book



3. The only nice thing I can say about this book is that the author gathered a lot of information together, making it a useful reference. However, it is so badly written, I am surprised it got published. The 'honorary PhD' the author is proud to flaunt must have been passed out freely with the cookies and soda pop at the Russian "institute's" latest faculty mixer. The writing style is that of a high school student. I may be doing a disservice to high school students here. The author is also happy to brag of his career in the MUSIC industry in the (thankfully) brief bio section. In other words, he hasn't got the chops to do the research himself. He is simply a gatherer of information and other people's opinions. This is all very well/satisfactory/useful, but if this sentence annoys/bothers/irritates you, you'd best avoid the book. This is the predominant syntax. I warned/cautioned/ you.



4. Mr. Rand has collected a background of information and references that do not fit the normal parameters of learning and acquiring information. The reader needs to keep an open mind to realize that there are a lot of unanswered questions that plague mankind. Is there a supreme being? Is there a correlation between past biblical events and history and the future of mankind as expressed in the Bible? Has the government, religious and other leaders ever lied to the people whom they lead and make decisions for? If there is a supreme being is all human behavior acceptable? Will some forms of human inappropriate behavior result in punitive eternal punishment. Reading this book will open your eyes and mind to explore some of these unanswered questions, a wise man will learn and grow spiritually, a fool will rebuke this information and condemn and reject this book.



5. this is a excellent book to read and study for those of us who want some idea, clue as to what may be lurking in our future and how to cope,prepare, and get ready

5 comments about Failure is not an Option: Mission Control from Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond.

1. Gene's memories from the first halting attempts to launch rockets into space through the successfull Apollo moon program paint vivid pictures of what happened inside the space agency on a non-technical level in building the space program. Good review of challenging and motivating people to envision the what-if and do it step by step. Small references to lack of vision in senior leadership of space program after the Kennedy moon goal was achieved.



2. Gene Kranz does an amazing job of showing what people can do if they have the right leadership, teamwork, commitment and passion.
   
   The book allows us to see Kranz's perspective as flight controller, (and later flight director) during his tenure on the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo space programs and beyond.
   
   From the tremendous successes, to the gut wrenching failures, to the heroism, to the practical jokes, this book has it all. Gene Kranz was a key player in helping to create a culture of Tough and Competent flight controllers who had discipline and morale. They knew the true meaning of teamwork.
   
   One of the stories that impressed me most was after the devastating tragedy of the Apollo 1. A fire on the pad killed Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffe while they were training in the capsule. Afterwards Kranz got in front of his flight controllers and said:
   
   "Spaceflight will never tolerate carelessness, incapacity, and neglect. Somewhere, somehow, we screwed up. It could have been the design, build, or test. Whatever it was we should have caught it."
   
   Kranz and his people (as well as everyone else on the space program) took responsibility for their actions and went on to amazing successes. We crawled out the cradle of this home we call earth and explored another world. Twelve men in all walked on the moon. Also, three astronauts were brought back home safely from the brink of disaster in Apollo 13. We had truly gone where no man had gone before.
   
   These were human beings, and they are the best of the best. Not an Astronaut was lost during any of the following Apollo missions. The tragedy on the pad drove the commitment of everyone on the space program to an entirely new level. As a matter of fact, not a man was lost once they left earth on the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs.
   
   Gene Kranz sums up how he gained his skills to be a top flight director when he said:
   
   "The flight director's ultimate training comes at the console, working real problems, facing the risks, making irrevocable decisions."
   
   This book belongs on any bookshelf, but not to be looked at, but to be read and understood. We all have the makings of greatness, we just have to take responsibility for our actions and do the very best we know how. What other amazing things can we accomplish as a species if we have the right leadership, teamwork, commitment, and passion?
   
   The Re-Discovery of Common Sense: A Guide to: The Lost Art of Critical Thinking



3. Gene Kranz does an amazing job of showing what people can do if they have the right leadership, teamwork, commitment and passion.
   
   The book allows us to see Kranz's perspective as flight controller, (and later flight director) during his tenure on the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo space programs and beyond.
   
   From the tremendous successes, to the gut wrenching failures, to the heroism, to the practical jokes, this book has it all. Gene Kranz was a key player in helping to create a culture of Tough and Competent flight controllers who had discipline and morale. They knew the true meaning of teamwork.
   
   One of the stories that impressed me most was after the devastating tragedy of the Apollo 1. A fire on the pad killed Gus Grissom, Ed White and Roger Chaffe while they were training in the capsule. Afterwards Kranz got in front of his flight controllers and said:
   
   "Spaceflight will never tolerate carelessness, incapacity, and neglect. Somewhere, somehow, we screwed up. It could have been the design, build, or test. Whatever it was we should have caught it."
   
   Kranz and his people (as well as everyone else on the space program) took responsibility for their actions and went on to amazing successes. We crawled out the cradle of this home we call earth and explored another world. Twelve men in all walked on the moon. Also, three astronauts were brought back home safely from the brink of disaster in Apollo 13. We had truly gone where no man had gone before.
   
   These were human beings, and they are the best of the best. Not an Astronaut was lost during any of the following Apollo missions. The tragedy on the pad drove the commitment of everyone on the space program to an entirely new level. As a matter of fact, not a man was lost once they left earth on the Mercury, Gemini and Apollo programs.
   
   Gene Kranz sums up how he gained his skills to be a top flight director when he said:
   
   "The flight director's ultimate training comes at the console, working real problems, facing the risks, making irrevocable decisions."
   
   This book belongs on any bookshelf, but not to be looked at, but to be read and understood. We all have the makings of greatness, we just have to take responsibility for our actions and do the very best we know how. What other amazing things can we accomplish as a species if we have the right leadership, teamwork, commitment, and passion?
   
   The Re-Discovery of Common Sense: A Guide to: The Lost Art of Critical Thinking



4. Failure is not an Option: Mission Control from Mercury to Apollo 13 and Beyond
   This book came highly reccommended by other teachers at Advanced Space Academy for Educators. It is a great companion to A Man on the Moon.
   
   Gene Kranz is an inspiration for us all. In today's world we need his message. He makes one feel that if we can go to the moon then we can accomplish anything that we set out as a nation to do.



5. I have an insatiable interest in NASA and the space program, so I try to read as many books as I can (and as many books as I have time for) on the subject. Bearing that in mind, I was very excited to read Gene Kranz's memoir of his time in Mission Control from Project Mercury to the end of Apollo. I was in no way disappointed with this captivating read.
   
   Most of the books about the space program are either biographies/memoirs of the astronauts or an overall history of NASA. Gene Kranz gives us a different perspective - that of those left behind on the ground. These were the guys who had to figure out what to do when things went wrong, the people who carried the lives of the astronauts in their hands. Gene takes this responsibility seriously, candidly speaking of strengths and weaknesses within the institutional framework of NASA.
   
   Kranz' handling of the crisis moments are the most riveting - specifically, the fire of Apollo 1 and the crippled Apollo 13 voyage (made famous by the movie that starred Tom Hanks.) The reader gets a behind the scenes look at these crises, as well as the missions we don't hear about as often- the Gemini missions, without which landing on the moon would never have been possible, and the post-Apollo 13 missions. Kranz also gives his opinions on other astronauts and personalities within NASA. He never hesitates to be honest, which is refreshing in a book such as this. One of my personal favorite parts of this memoir is when Kranz discusses Gus Grissom and his Liberty Bell 7 flight, specifically, that Gus did NOT blow the hatch early (for more information on this, see the movie The Right Stuff - or read the book by Tom Wolfe).
   
   I can't recommend this book highly enough. Admittedly, it is not the best quality of writing - the sentences are choppy and the words don't flow as smoothly as they could. But that can be easily forgiven because it makes it all the more apparent that Kranz did indeed write this remarkable novel himself.
   
   Generally speaking, the lack of public interest in the exploration of space bothers me to a great degree. I'm not spoiling for a fight or desirous of debating where our tax dollars should be spent, but in my opinion, we have no choice but to see what's out there. Exploration is in our nature as humans; by exploring the vastness of the heavens, we learn more about ourselves. As readers, we understand the pull of the imagination - we tend to be the thinkers and dreamers who choose to explore the worlds through the words of another. But I think it is equally important reach for the stars physically, as well as mentally. I'm one of those few who believes we still have much to learn by returning to the Moon, going to Mars, and moving beyond. And that's why I think it is so important for people to read books such as Kranz's memoir. It is reminiscent of a time when space travel was new and exciting, rather than the humdrum routine it has become. As a country, we have lost our way in the exploration of space - here's hoping that we find our way again.

5 comments about Astronomy Today (6th Edition).

1. I have had a lifetime love of Astronomy but have lacked the mathmatical background for a thorough understanding. Most popular books on the subject rarely cover the field in the manner that I desire. Astronomy Today is a textbook for a beginning course in astronomy at the college level and does, in fact, cover a great deal of information without the need for mathmatical knowledge. The authors express their ideas and information in clear, concise language and clearly manifest an enthusiasm for their subject. I have enjoyed the book immensely.



2. This book is designed to be the astronomy book that non-science majors would use to meet their one-year of science requirement as part of their undergraduate degree. As such it is written without the mathematics content that would be normal in a course aimed at astronoly or physics students. In addition, this particular book has several advantages. To identify just a few:
   
   1. Throughout the book there is an emphasis on teaching the scientific method. This area has been strengthened in this edition because (I'm guessing) the current attempts by the un-intelligent design people to disparage scientific theories.
   
   2. Revised to include the latest discoveries being made by the Mars rovers and the down grading of poor Pluto to a minor planet.
   
   3. Updating the current theories regarding dark matter and dark energy.
   
   In summary this is a well written, well illustrated text, ideally suited for the non-scientists.



3. Simply put - I purchased this Astronomy book through Amazon because the price was the same as elsewhere but I would save on shipping. I expected a NEW book but received a Used Book in good condition.
   The Book itself so far seems well laid out and interesting but the course I am taking has just reached the 1/3 mark toward completion.



4. The authors of this book say it is for the laymen. Bull. This book is not only exceptionally difficult to comprehend with all the manifold "big terms and measurments" they throw at you, but is also annoying, and does not provide answers. God it's annoying.
   
   The diagrams for something you are reading are not even on the page you are reading, so you have to flip two or three pages to find which diagram they are talking about--as paradoxical as that sounds. They (diagrams) are difficult to understand, and sometimes just a damn mess.
   
   I can't even tell you how many times I almost fell asleep reading their (the author's ramblings) piles of excess information--literally mountains and heaps of excess, useless, complex, redundant, information that only professional astronomers or math-adepts could understand.
   
   This book is so not for someone who wants to take a casual astronomy course. After I am done with it, I'm going to set it on fire. Stay away from this thing.



5. I bought the Astronomy Today:Stars and Galaxies, 4th edition paperback several years ago. Amazon lists the HARDBOUND 6th edition as having 848 pages, while the 6th edition two section paperbacks have a total of 1024 pages listed. I have NOT SEEN the 6th edition so I don't know what the 176 pages consist of.

5 comments about Discoveries and Opinions of Galileo.

1. Although the introductory sections are a bit dated, this book contains some of the best translations available of Galileo's works in English. It includes a broad range of his theories (both those we recognize as "correct" and those in which he was "in error"). Both types indicate his creativity. The reproductions of his sketches of the moons of Jupiter (in "The Starry Messenger") are accurate enough to match to modern computer programs which show the positions of the moons for any date in history. The appendix with a chronological summary of Galileo's life is very useful in placing the readings in context.



2. Beyond doubt, Galileo established the foundation of modern physics and his intellectual approach marked the onset of a highly successful process which continues to advance our understanding of physical reality. All students of science are familiar with the events which led to the confrontation between Galileo and the Church and of the outcome which impacted so negatively on the relationship between science and religion. This book includes Galileo's letter to Christina of Lorraine, Grand Duchess of Tuscany. the letter was written in 1615 and is titled "Concerning the Use of Biblical Quotations in Matters of Science". It is a masterpiece and I recommend it highly to everyone who is interested in Galileo, this highly relevant topic and what he really thought about it. Galileo was proudest of his discovery that bodies fall with time in the ratio of 1:3:5:.... . We can all be proud of what he wrote in this letter and the manner in which he expressed himself. If for no other reason than an opportunity to read and appreciate this document, the book is well worth reading



3. The Discoveries and Opinions of Galileo consists of four works by Galileo Galilei: The Starry Messenger, Letters on Sunspots, Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina, and The Assayer. They are each wonderfully translated by Stillman Drake. He omits unnecessary parts of the texts, to prevent verbosity or boredom, while still giving the reader the full sense of each work. Drake is a professor of the History of Science at the University of Toronto. Before each of Galileo's works, Drake gives an introduction which details the circumstances and events prompting Galileo to take up the pen. Drake presents an excellent history of the times and atmosphere along with the political forces that permeated the setting of early seventeenth century Italian academia. One gets a real feel for what Galileo was up against in presenting his ideas in the face of ecclesiastical and philosophical opposition.

   The Starry Messenger is Galileo's account of his first uses of his homemade telescope. He details his observations of the four newly discovered moons of Jupiter and several stars that can now be seen with the telescope. His Letters on Sunspots are a retort to another astronomer's theories on the nature of the phenomenon. In the Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina, Galileo puts up a staunch defense to the church in his adopting the Copernican heliocentric model of the universe. After being banned from teaching this opinion, Galileo makes a suave effort to communicate his ideas in a defense on the nature of comets in The Assayer.

   This is the story of Galileo verses old dogma. One cannot help but sympathize with Galileo in his frustration in communicating what he believed to be true. In light of our current knowledge of the solar system and the logical arguments Galileo puts forth it is hard not to feel a bit of the same frustration. This book is a great treatise on Galileo's ideas and his tenacity in defending them. Galileo's Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems would be an excellent companion to this book. Drake has published a translation of this work also. Galileo's thoughts and observations mark a milestone in the history of astronomy, and Drake's book venerates the man and his teachings.




4. The Discoveries and Opinions of Galileo is an excellent summary and translation, by Stillman Drake, of Galileo's 4 greatest works, including The Starry Messanger, The Assayer, Letters on Sunspots, and the Letter to the Grand Duchess Christina. Drake presents the words of Galileo as well as his own translations and insights into his life. He not only focuses on just the opinions of Galileo, but also gives the reader information about the viewpoints of Galileo's opponents.
   I assume that Drake wanted to tell the story of Galileo in words that an everyday person can understand. By simply reading works written by Galileo, it is not always easy to comprehend the scientific and mathematical language that he uses. By omitting parts of Galileo's texts and adding his own details, Drake makes understanding Galileo's discoveries painless.
   Personally, I believe that The Discoveries and Opinions of Galileo is well worth the read because it is educational yet interesting. Although the discoveries of Galileo may seem quite obvious to us today, it's entertaining reading how he came upon such discoveries, which were considered phenomenal at the time. The conflicts between Galileo and the Inquisition adds entertainment to what may seem like just observations and reports of Galileo. Overall, I think most people will be educated and entertained by reading this book.



5. My interest in Galileo was recently piqued by a seminar on data presentation by Edward Tufte (strongly recommended, also his books.) I was looking for an overview of Galileo's work and some context. This book provides both, very well.
   
   The book provides long quotations from "Siderius Nuncius" (Starry Messenger), Letters on Sunspots, The Assayer, and Letters to the Mother of the Grand Duke of Tuscany (whose name escapes me right now.) Preceding each of these exerpts, is an introduction which includes historical information, information about Galileo's personal life, and much quotation from other scientists and people with whom Galileo is arguing. These are written in excellent, clear prose. The stage is set without the stage manager intruding. The exerpts from Galileo have been edited to maintain the focus on why Galileo is important to history and science, without losing his flavor or his pugnacious style.
   
   The point made by Galileo himself and the book are that Galileo pointed out that from then on, evidence would be the standard by which we would judge our knowledge of the world, not authority, word-play, logical proofs or arguments, etc. This is the dawn of the enlightenment.
   
   For an introduction, I found this book perfect. It won't satisfy the scholar looking to read every word of Galileo's. But, as I noted above, this book does show us why we still know Galileo's name, unlike the vast majority of his peers. [edited for spelling]

5 comments about Earth: Portrait of a Planet, Second Edition.

1. This book provides a clear and wonderfully interesting intro to geology. It is one of the best intro texts out there!



2. The sub-title 'Portrait of a Planet' gives you some idea of what this book is all about. It is almost a coffee table picture book, filled with photographs of the earth. Yet at the same time its first edition became the text book of choice at over 300 colleges and universities around the world.
   
   This is the brand new second edition. The new edition has taken comments about the previous edition, integrated them with the results of recent discoveries and more examples, photographs, art work, and text to make the second edition even better. Each chapter of the first edition was sent to an expert reviewer (a world leader on that particular subject) for comment.
   
   The biggest change in the new edition is to stress plate tectonics earlier and stronger to provide the underlying theory that covers most of current geologic thinking.
   
   I also like his explanation of the oil situation. He looks at alternatives and points out that we may well be living in a unique time of history.



3. This book is indeed the best introduction to geology you can ever get. It has the most fundamental knowlegde and at the same time it includes a higher level. So it is for all people with an interest in geology. If you are a student and even if you are a normal person with great interest this book will become your favorite. It combins beautyful pictures with nice drawings and great text. It gives a good picture of what it is like to be a geologist and what the work includes.
   Simply: you get the best of geology!! Injoy:o)



4. The book is in good condition but the shipping is too bad. O have to wait 2 weeks for it



5. The book was sent to me in about 2 weeks, and it was in the exact condition they said it would be.

5 comments about The Urantia Book.

1. This is just an evil "expansion" and distortion of the bible.if you want to be deceived by heresy this book is what you need.



2. Do you have questions about life, the universe, who you are, why you are here and what is your destiny? This is the book for you!
   
   If you are searching for life's answers the Urantia Book will answer them and much more.



3. I will try to make this review easy to read and to understand.
   
   - Overall positive point:
   If you have an open mind and if you are a person that does not have die-hard beliefs ingrained in your mind through the environment you grew up in, this book has the potential of being a good read. If you are happy with your own beliefs and you are not in search of any other point of view, you should not bother reading this book. For some, this book holds the answers to many questions humankind is still searching, but again you have to try to understand what's written, take notes, study and draw your own conclusions. This book is complex and demands patience, and this for me is a favorable point.
   
   - Overall negative point:
   The word "bestowed" is repeated and used thousands of times throughout this book and it becomes really annoying after a few pages. Lots of names and words are made up, and if you don't take notes for later reference you will get lost soon and frustration will make you send this book back for a refund. All individuals that have strong religious convictions of any kind will not like this book. Well, just read the negative reviews here and you will understand. Some will call it science fiction, some will call it useless, etc... but for me this kind of book deserves study time.
   
   - Conclusion:
   Remember, all conclusions you will draw from this book will be influenced by your belief system that was shaped since you were born. If you read this book you need to strip down yourself of all preconceived concepts, judgments and beliefs. Your mind has to be a somewhat blank slate to be able to grasp these concepts. Just keep this in mind: Earth is to the universe what an atom in a grain of sand in Bangladesh is for you - small and insignificant.



4. This book expands on the Bible in an incredible way.
   It clarifies all the mysteries of our lives .....
   Why are we here? Life after death ..... God's master plan....
   the cosmos...eternity...and much more.
   It is a revelation!



5. If you are searching for the Truth, if you wonder what is the point of it all, if you have doubts about the prevailing organised religions, if you think there may be life out in the rest of the universe but wonder why there is no communication, then this Revelation is right up your alley.
   
   If you think Jesus Christ sounds like a nice guy but how dreadful he had to be "sacrificed," then The Urantia Book will help you understand why he went through that bloody torture. And it tells you who he was before he came to Earth and details all those mysterious "missing years."
   
   If you are curious about angels, who is the devil and what part he plays; who were Adam and Eve and what was the Garden of Eden; plus the Truth about the evolution of Man; then this magnificent work will tell you.