5 comments about Secrets of the Unified Field: The Philadelphia Experiment, The Nazi Bell, and the Discarded Theory.

1. 
   This is the latest book from Joseph P. Farrell, one of the best authors ever to grace the alternative science/history genre. I discovered Farrell by accident when I encountered a copy of part of his Reich of the Black Sun online. I was so impressed by his knowledge, insight, and ability to put strange ideas in perspective, I immediately began buying everything he had written. (Amazon loves me. Trees, on the other hand.......) This combination of research skill, insight, and ability to synthesize knowledge is extremely rare, and reminds me of such greats as G. Harry Stine, John Campbell, Richard Milton, or Robert Anton Wilson. If you want to understand some of the more hidden agendas in our society today, start with Farrell. He will give you a firm grounding in this knowledge and how to approach it, and will save you a great deal of time wasted on blind alleys, kooks, and disinformation.
   
   This book relates his research into the connections between the Nazi "Bell" experiments, Einstein's "discarded" 1928 Unified Field Theory, and the Philadelphia Experiment.
   
   With his usual depth and perceptive investigation, Farrell takes us through the fog of disinformation, misinformation, and just plain silliness surrounding these issues, and weaves a convincing set of arguments based on verifiable documentation and scientific knowledge. He deftly ties together the Nazi "Bell" research from his previous books with the 1928 version of the Unified Filed Theory that Einstein subsequently withdrew for reasons of "incompleteness." Also blended into the mix is the first solid account I have read of the Philadelphia Experiment, which is deeply hidden in myth, disinformation, and coverup.
   
   (For those not up to speed, the Philadelphia Experiment is shorthand for a series of "stealth" experiments the U.S. Navy did with a ship called the Eldridge during World War II, designed to make it invisible to radar, but having much more profound effects, such as optical invisibility and dimensional instability.)
   
   Farrell does his usual great job of presenting the research in a very orderly manner, building his case bit by bit from very solid sources. He documents, cites, and references his sources in a manner that puts most researchers to shame. From the super secret halls of Nazi physics to the doctored records of the U. S. government, Farrell leads us through the maze of noise and helps the true "signal" of the story stand out far more clearly.
   
   The details of this work are far too many to list here, but include declassified goverenment documents, forgotten and doctored ships' logs, obscure and forgotten scientific papers, firsthand witness reports, patents, and other such solid evidence. All of it filtered and synthesized with a keen sense of true scientific process and balance into a coherent picture of hidden history.
   
   The only fault I can find in Farrell's work is a common one in publishing these days - typos of the kind caused by too much dependence on computer spell-checkers, i.e. sound alike words such as "cite," "site," and "sight" being used incorrectly. I will also say that the number of such errors I find has continually decreased over the course of his books, which says to me that the proofreading is getting better. (Something we can all improve upon.) While sometimes causing momentary confusion, these are minor inconveniences and have not impeded my understanding of the text at all.
   
   As always, one walks away from Farrell's books with one's mind reeling from the sheer amount of information, as well as the staggering consequences of his conclusions. There is so much more going on in this world than we "common folk" are being told, and Farrell gives us some much needed light on the tip of that strange, scary, and wondrous iceberg. Things are NOT the way we have been told.
   
   Farrell is the current "gold standard" in alternative research, in my humble opinion.
   
   
   His previous books:
   
   The Giza Death Star
   The Giza Death Star Deployed
   The Giza Death Star Destroyed
   (All three covering the Great pyramid as an ancient weapon of mass destruction.)
   
   Reich of the Black Sun
   The SS Brotherhood of The Bell
   (Both covering secret Nazi research into extremely advanced physics.)
   
   The Cosmic War
   (About the use of the pyramid weapon and the exploded planet hypothesis.)



2. Check it out! These ideas are rad, but the thinking behind presenting them is disorganized. There is an attempt to recapitulate at the end of each section, but the content is fractured. There are so many typos and syntactical mistakes, I was wishing the author could afford an editor. But the read, however difficult, was fun.



3. A roundup of (and expansion on) his previous theories from "Reich Of The Black Sun" and "The SS Brotherhood of the Bell" books, this book rehashes some of that material and further adds ~some~ info around the "Philadelphia Experiment" to the mix in an attempt to unify these WW2 "experiments" into a kind of Unified Field Conspiracy.
   
   As with his previous books, it's about what you'd expect... some interesting documents, a heavy dose of "what if" presented as probable fact, and a generally fairly entertaining read.
   
   Unfortunately, spell-check is still conspicuously missing from the arsenal of secret publishing weapons... this volume is marred by frequent basic spelling and grammar issues beyond the various source material and quotes. But what do you want from this genre anyway? The info.
   
   Does it deliver new, compelling, interesting info? I'd say... not enough, really. Much like Botherhood of the Bell, there's a lot of words wrapped around a pretty thin (if intriguing) story. Still, if you really liked those two books, you'll probably like this one. There's even a Kennedy Assasination reference or two tucked into this volume (ugh).
   
   All in all, a middling (and a bit pricey) effort for those wanting another fix on this topic... if you have to pick one from this author on this subject, stick with the creepier and vastly more entertaining "Reich of the Black Sun".
   
   Or do yourself a favor and pick up engrossing volumes such as "Projekt Ufo: The Case For Man-Made Flying Saucers" by W A Harbinson, or "Hitler's Flying Saucers: A Guide to German Flying Discs of the Second World War" by Henry Stevens, or even "Man-Made UFOs 1944-1994: 50 Years of Suppression by Renato Vesco (also available in a revised edition with a slighly different title).



4. Not having read anything by the author previously, I was pleasantly surprised at how well he made extremely complex theories, understandable to this layman.
   
   While I don't always subscribe to "conspiracy" theories, the information presented here is enough to make one think differently about what we believe we... "know" to be true.
   
   It was a good read, although the editing could have been a bit better.



5. The author begins an evaluation of Einstein's Unified Field Theory with an eye to how even an impartial, rejected theory can be field-engineered in part. He has a valid concept. As an engineer myself, I see all kinds of field solutions that are based on old theories of one kind or another, usually superceded by newer theories, that work just fine.
   
   What pushes this book a bit too far is the assertion that the Philadelphia Experiment, a supposed attempt by the US Navy to make a WWII destroyer escort ship invisible to radar, actually occurred. What is well-documented about the supposed author of this event, Carlos Miguel Allende (real name "Carl Allen") is that he has a long history of fabricating wild tales.
   
   That said, I've often wondered if he saw another attempt, or heard of something along those lines that might be closer to the tale than we might like to believe. However, given his history, I have to question nearly everything that Carl Allen ever said, and it would be good advice to investigators and other authors to do likewise. Keep and open mind, but not so open that flies get in.
   
   Where the author is on firmer ground is where he discusses "Die Glocke", or "The Bell", the Nazi attempt to create some kind of energy device. There is historic evidence that "something" called "The Bell" actually existed. Where it is now, what it did or was capable of doing, and who has it are still undetermined. This part of the author's spiel ("Die Glockenspiel"?) is worth the price of the book.
   
   The author is probably correct in his assertions that Einstein's "Jewish Science" would be muted by the influence of earlier German theoreticists, and therefore would be more acceptable to the race-crazy Nazis. In all, this line of speculation - for speculation it still is - seems more solid and well-developed. His reflections on the infamous "Paperclip" operation and its impacts on post-war US science have merit, but his musing that there may have been an underground Nazi "guiding" of post-war science is to me a bit too far-fetched.
   
   Overall, I found the book to be a good read and not excessively credulous as some of these texts frequently are. It did get me thinking along the lines of how previous generations developed working physical theories that were engineered, only to have more modern theories poke holes in them. The fact that the theory is wrong doesn't always impact its usefulness. As someone once said, "A workable, comprehensible inaccuracy is more valuable than an incomprehensible, insoluble truth."
   
   How true.
   
   Heavens to...
   Murgatroyd!

5 comments about The Wars of Gods and Men: Book III of the Earth Chronicles (The Earth Chronicles).

1. Another great book by Zachariah Sitchen, I have read all eight books of his Earth chronicles and they are all very mind boggling.This book gives a new slant on the great pyramid in Egypt.



2. A great Esoteric read of mankinds hereitage to the pre - Sumerian stage in mankinds forgotten past. Good historical text that captures the era when mankind was in communication with his Spirt, creation and realized his Cosmic destiny.



3. Again anything this man writes I endorse as he was the 1st to make me think of how, why what and where we came from as man.



4. Sumerian scholar Zechariah Sitchen has opened up early human history with his series created by a blend of Middle-eastern mythology and Biblical reference. In this volume he deals with the roots of war, connecting it to sibling rivalry that repeats itself over many generations and cultures, even to this day. We meet,in detail, the characters of ancient myths, giving flesh to history of Egypt, Mesopotamia, Bible lands and even Mezo-America. He implies that war will never resolve old wrongs and that only forgiveness can hope to bring peace. A brilliant, readable, open-minded work.



5. Zecharia Sitchin did a phenomenal work of research and--something extremely rare--drawing conclusions regarding human prehistory and recorded history. To me, that's the most important aspect of any investigative research: being able to draw pertinent conclusions that help answer major mysteries. Whether a reader is able to accept those deductions and settle his mind is up to him, but Sitchin certainly did his part, with integrity and courage. My only problem is the size of the books! They should not look like pulp fiction novels. This diminishes the importance of their content.

5 comments about The Convoluted Universe: Book One.

1. I've found past life regression to be very interesting, and Delores Cannon works in the Sumnombulistic area of regression that would leave a normal hypnotist shaking in their shoes, She bring's credibility to her work with an open mind and this grandmotherly looking woman may be uncovering the truth to the origins of mans beggining....and the ultimate question we all have, where do we really come from, Whats with all these UFO sighting in the world, why are people being abducted ? and do we have a connection to what we call aliens ?......... this book will have you re-assesing what you think you know, this is a must read, if your interested in ufo's, spirituality, paranormal, her book's really bend and challenge your mind.
   I would advise reading her other 2 books first ( keepers of the garden and the custodians ) first, because convoluted universe is basically a continuation of the subject's from these 2 book's, warning ! you will be hooked on Dolores writing once you start reading.
   I gave her 5 star's, but I would give it 10 stars because her writing is off the charts.



2. This is a very interesting book. It had a lot of information that was knew to me, information that is mostly about Atlantis.
   It also makes you think about the consequences of human decisions or behavior.
   Some history is repeating or is about to repeat again.
   It is also good to know how there can be advanced beings for a long time, and how some of those same beings can use their power in the wrong direction.
   
   E.V.



3. The information presented in this book is very interesting. This book verified information that I had previously channeled to be correct about the state of affairs here on the Earth and about our possible futures. This book discusses the concept of time, different dimensions, etc. It answers some of the questions about the mysteries of life.



4. I ordered Dolores' book based on the high reviews it received. I can see why they received those marks but I can't agree with them. The topics covered in her books, through regression hypnosis, are very interesting and comprehensive. However, it becomes painfully obvious that Dolores has no idea what questions to ask or even understand the responses. For topics such as alternate universes, time travel, and reincarnation (for example) you need the mind of an engineer or atleast a mind more open than Dolores'. She admits herself that she often doesn't believe what she hears and takes it at face value. For this, I gave this book 3 stars.
   
   If you share the same sentiment as me, consider reading Adrian Dvir's book. One of the first books I read on the subject of Aliens and Alien Clinics and he does a good job with it. He is an engineer and asks direct questions that dig at the concept, yet in the same informal way as Dolores does - through conversation. If we could mix Dolores' extensive work with Adrian direct questioning, you'd have an excellent book!



5. This is one of the BEST books I have ever read!!! That is all I am going to say. I highly recommend this one!!!

5 comments about Theory of Wing Sections: Including a Summary of Airfoil Data (Dover Books on Physics).

1. I bought this book mostly as a reference. As such, I have not worked through much of it. Mathematically, the authors hold nothing back from the theory of fluid dynamics--as such, it's not an easy book to work through, but doable with patience. But, it certainly appears to all be there, if/when you may need it.



2. To Whom it May Conccern.
   This is probably the best book written on the subject.
   
   regards
   Michael



3. 
   This is a well written book that aircraft designers and those engaged in a serious study of wing aerodynamics will find useful, helpful and handy. This is not a book for the novice but for aeronautical engineering specialists who can handle fluid dynamics theory, performance and other mathematical manipulations. Although the book has been around for some time (I first used it at university as a recommended text in aerodynamics over 25 years ago), the theory and concepts are still very much relevant and applicable today.
   
   For those seeking advanced knowledge on wing aerodynamics theory and have a flair for mathematics especially calculus, this is an excellent reference book that is well recommended.



4. I found this book very interesting and complete although it is VERY technical and i recommend it for only those who know a lot about the theme



5. It's an excellent book, but mathematical it can be a little challenging. I wore out my first copy, but I was lucky enough to find a first edition hardcover.
   
   I especially liked the part that deals with flow about arbitrary wing sections. In the theory you need to know specific points to do the calculations, but with a little modification to the theory you can choose arbitrary points. I still use the program I made years ago. It's fast and it gives pretty good results (it's based on a perfect fluid so no stall characteristics).

3 comments about Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe (5th Edition).

1. This textbook is an adequate basic astronomy text that covers all of the bases and as might be expected has many updates reflecting recent research in the field. However, much of the really cool photography, demonstrations, animations, and illustrations are not in the book but are supposed to be on the web-site to which purchasers are given free access for more than an academic year. Although the book was released months ago, the web-site will not be available before the end of May 2006. The Prentice Hall Product Support people took over three weeks to find this out and were unable to offer any other solution to the problem which was shared by half of my class section. Do not purchase this book; it is a ripoff. If you must buy it, buy an older edition that comes with the CD (which the rest of my section purchased.) You won't have to deal with Prentice-Hall. Even better, try "Discovering the Universe" which is better written and comes with a CD.



2. The book was just as i expected!!! it was new, no marks, and no bent pages! it was a great price and it looks like i just bought it from a book store!! shipped really fast! THANKS



3. I ordered this product & the description said there would be a different cover, but all of the contents were the same...come to find out, now 2 weeks into the quarter, it is missing Chapters 4-8...the book was advertised under the Astronomy: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe 5th Edition's ISP, but did not have the same ISP..Luckily, he is now working with me for a refund...

5 comments about Principles of Helicopter Flight.

1. The book tries to explain the physics of helicopter flight to people without any background in mathematics or physics. A lot of the ideas that could be written down in a simple formula are explained over and over again in prose. So if you have some physics or math background you will find the text quite annoying.
   If you are looking for a more in depth treatment of the topic take a look at Helicopter Theory by Wayne Johnson, or Principles of Helicopter Aerodynamics by J. Gordon Leishman.
   
   However most laymen should find the text quite understandable, although the desire of the author to make it easy to read, renders the text quite inaccurate.



2. I purchased this book as an optional book for a helicopter theory class, knowing nothing about helicopters going into the class. Since, I have found this book an essential read to supplement the FAA's rotorcraft flying handbook. Principles of Helicopter Flight delves deep into the theory of helicopter operation more than the FAA version, with chapters broken up well for each subject. It also follows a very logical, simple format so that people not familiar with basic physics concepts can pick up the book and learn everything they need to know. Overall, it is the perfect text for new pilots and veterans alike. Engineers will have to use it only as reference, as it does not delve too deep into the equations of flight theory and aerodynamics.Principles of Helicopter Flight



3. I ordered new books og that's what I've got. My books are in mint condition.



4. I purchased this book because I needed another study guide for the AFAST exam. The explanations, diagrams and glossary words were key for me. Anyone with moderate knowledge of physics shouldn't have any issue with this book. After talking to several helicopter pilots I do feel that some things were left out of the book, but overall this book is excellent for getting familarized with basic helicopter principles.



5. As a physicist and mathematician, I can say this is the most poorly written, confusing, self-contradictor, error filled piece of junk I have ever had the misfortune to encounter. My wife (a PhD in Chemistry) and I tried to use it as a learning tool for our ppl and felt that we were worse off than with nothing.

5 comments about The Night Sky 40°-50° (Large).

1. This is a very useful device for anyone interested in viewing the constellations. It is easy to use and much more versatile than star charts printed in magazines or newspapers since it can be used at any time of year. The star field rotates to match the sky at any time and date. Also like the rugged plastic construction, so that it is very sturdy. Only wish that Amazon stocked the 30-40 degree latitude version since this one is slightly too far north for my needs. Good price. Good value.



2. I look at this, then look at the sky... can identify all I'm looking for.
   The only thing it doesn't show is the planets. Thus 4 stars.



3. I was disappointed that the planets were'nt identified and the print is too small for my old eyes. All in all, it wasn't a good purchase for me.



4. Compact and user friendly. Ideal for the whole family as we all enjoy it.



5. I got this product for a college course in astronomy and it's exactly what the professor asked for...works great for the class!

5 comments about Binocular Highlights: 99 Celestial Sights for Binocular Users (Sky & Telescope Stargazing).

1. Read Gary Seronik's introduction only if you've been looking for a reason to commit suicide. "When the view is fine...we are transported far from our daily cares and concerns, into the true vastness and AWFUL INDIFFERENCE of the universe." Then he quotes a Frenchman: "The greatest mystery is not that we have been FLUNG AT RANDOM between the profusion of matter and of the stars, but that within THIS PRISON we can draw from ourselves images powerful enough to DENY OUR NOTHINGNESS." A page and a half into the handbook and I almost want to chuck it--and my binoculars--and my life--out the window! Fortunately, my faith informs me that we have value and meaning and purpose, that our existence is not random, so I guess I'll proceed to page three.



2. I thought it would have information about planets. Very difficult to understand unless you really know what you're doing.



3. Although the book is aimed at binocular observers, it also makes a nice, portable "best of the sky" guide for people with small telescopes or anyone just starting out with a telescope. It's particularly attractive for those of us who like to take a telescope when we travel. Travel telescopes are usually small, and often we're using them to show the wonders of the sky to interested friends, relatives, or fellow travelers. That means that most of the time we're going to be looking at the best and brightest celestial objects, and the 99 chosen here are a great start for experienced observers and probably all that newcomers will need for a while. The book folds flat and has just one or two objects per page so it's easy to use and not at all intimidating or overwhelming. I like it better as a telescopic observing guide than many of the guides written just for telescope users.



4. Binoculars are our start into star gazing. We wanted to try the lesser cost method of viewing the stars before selecting a telescope. This book helps greatly in locating the stars and planets. We plan to purchase a "go to" telescope to take the guess work out of the locating. But for now, this book and our Nikon 10 x 50 binoculars, will suffice.



5. Binocular Highlights by Gary Seronik is exactly what I expected it to be.
   I find that it is a perfect companion with The Pocket Sky Atlas. As a
   binocular user, I find it quite helpful in selecting objects to look for
   during a particular season. Gary's descriptions of the objects he high-
   lighted are easy to read.
   
   Paul Dell

5 comments about How Apollo Flew to the Moon (Springer Praxis Books / Space Exploration).

1. Very informative book on the mechanics of getting to the moon in the 1960s; also,contains some very good photos.



2. A page-turner for those interested in the mechanics of spaceflight. Even though it records the events of nearly forty years ago, it is still hard to believe that men put their faith in such frail craft; the chances of safely returning from the voyage to the moon were put at no more than 50/50.
   
   What struck me most about this book was the depth of research, and the revelatory nature of some of the material. For example, while I consider myself pretty knowledgeable about the mechanics of Apollo, having eagerly consumed anything and everything I could get my hands on since I was a kid watching it on TV, I was surprised to find out the accuracy required to safely enter lunar orbit. This book reveals that an SPS burn even 2 seconds short or longer than planned could result in either a crash into the Moon or slingshot into solar orbit. And that, once in orbit around the Moon, the time between loss-of-signal and re-aquisition was pre-calculated to the second, and their calculation was invariably right on the money. All this in the era of the slide-rule.
   
   If you have even a passing interest in the technical detail of Man's greatest accomplishment, get this book. Guaranteed to please the hard-core space fan.



3. First of all, I second all the wonderful things that folks have said about this book in the other reviews. It beautifully fills in the gaps as to what was actually going on, and explains in relatively simple terms how the systems work. An engineer or space enthusiast won't have any problems with the terminology. A less educated reader might be somewhat less able to understand - but then again, they're probably not the target audience, anyway. As someone who spent his teenage years watching Apollo live, I'm very happy to have the book in my collection.
   
   There are a few quirks that stuck out at me:
   (1) The book literally stinks. I don't know what kind of paper and ink combination they used, but the book smells AWFUL. There's something in it that I'm allergic to. It makes me sneeze if it's within 18 inches of my face, so I have to hold it at arms length to read it without my eyes watering and my nose running. I hate to mention that, but it's enough of an issue to be more than just annoying. I have never had that problem with any other book.
   
   (2) Most of the black and white photos are reproduced very darkly. Some of them are so dark that it's difficult to tell what we are supposed to be seeing in the photo.
   
   (3) The author says up front that he will insist on using metric instead of English units because that's the way the rest of the world measures things. As someone who has memorized all the pertinent dimensions of the Apollo from his youth, it's very disconcerting for me to see them expressed solely in different units. In some cases, the author's writing around the units makes this even more bizarre to my American sensibilities. For example, we would say the F-1 engine produced 1.5 million pounds of thrust. On page 19, the author says the F-1 "produced a force that could balance 680 tonnes of mass." I only recall him using the word "thrust" once in the book - the rest of the time, he speaks of balance tonnes of mass.
   
   (4) The editing was a little sloppy. Perhaps the book was not intended to be read sequentially, but there are examples when entire paragraphs are reproduced almost verbatim in several chapters. One section has a footnote that refers the reader to the previous chapter - the one we just read - for a discussion of a concept. The author also introduces verbatim transcripts of transmissions from actual missions to illustrate points about systems that he is discussing. However, he tends to include more of the conversation than is pertinent to the issue in question. It's as if someone is showing you film clips that go on a little longer than they should, past the punch line.
   
   These are relatively minor quibbles, though. Again, I believe this is an excellent book than any fan of the Apollo era will want to have in his or her library.



4. I have over 200 books on the early space program and the race to the moon but this book is by far the best and most detailed I have ever read on just how it was done. I couldn't put it down. If you ever wanted to know, for example, what every abort mode meant during launch or why and how the crew made certain burns during the flight, get this book! It takes the reader from liftoff through splashdown explaining in fantastic detail every step of these wonderful voyages. This book is not a techno-geek's only book. It explains to the common man in the street everything from transfer orbits to gimbal lock. Get this book! I guarentee, even if you thought you knew a lot about it, you'll be amazed at what it took to fly to the moon.



5. This book is pitched at the slightly more technical level. So if you're the type of person who likes expanded description, who has a pilot's licence maybe or likes flight simulators, or has mechanical curiosity then you'll find more here on those matters than in the biographical/anecdotal books.
   It really is a very satisfying book.

5 comments about Blue Star: Fulfilling Prophecy.

1. Save your money- if you have to read this book - go to the Library and check it out, When you start reading it is interesting at first but by the 3rd chapter she start repeating over and over again on her trips and the people, she talk about the aliens but never tell you the real meaning of her experiences and why they communicate with her -- what is the message?, I was very disappointed.



2. I bought this book after listening to Miriam on "Coast to Coast AM", and was fascinated by her story. Although not a contactee, I have found myself searching for answers about what is currently happening in this time on earth, and what is to come. I am convinced that we are entering a new age with many changes upon us. It was refreshing to read her honest account of her experiences with the beings. While claiming not to know all the answers, she can only speak as to what she has been told and what she feels. I know there are many like her out there that don't write about their experiences, and don't share their knowledge. I still have many questions, but have become to realize that I will not find all the "answers" even if I read a thousand books. I appreciate her sharing her heartfelt account with the rest of us.



3. This is a great story told by a very honest,and sincere person about her life.
   As we found out on "Coast to Coast" there is some people who will never believe in the possibility of ET,s, whether because of religious reasons or just fear,I can't say.
   
   Then you have the people who would never buy a lottery ticket on a one to billions chance of winning, yet they are arrogant enough to believe this planet is the only one that could have intelligent life, and then call other people dumb who might believe Miriam and buy another of her books.
   
   Other people want to be told they are coming at five minutes past 3pm on the 24th of July 2008 and you'll never have to work again(Or you'll never have to begin work ) because they are going to supply everything you could possibly ever need including free cell phone service.
   
   Miriam answered so many of my questions I've wondered about for years.
   This book was written for people who will listen and open their eyes to the real world around them, something many people in high places don't want us to do.
   I for one believe her and have experienced many of the things she talked about except for meeting them face to face.
   
   Blessings to Miriam for her story,honesty,and bravery, and yes blessings even to the one's who will criticize her.



4. Some may enjoy this story. I found it to be a bit long winded in some parts.



5. Very well written and interesting book. Also very believable. Once you start reading it you do not want to stop until you reach the end. Highly recomended.