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Preparing To Find Consolation
This book was probably written more for Whitley Strieber than for his readers. The Secret School provides none of the horror of Communion, the contemplation of Transformation, or the awe of Breakthough. Instead, the Secret School focusses on Whitley Strieber putting his whole life into perspective. It is interesting to follow the chronicles of a man possessed by something, and tormented inside and out by the things that have been brought into his life. If you have read Strieber's previous alien-type books, The Secret School is a must just to complete the cycle. If you are looking for a place to start, start at the begining with Communion. Perhaps this book will bring closure to Whitley's public struggle with demons inside and out.

Strieber at his most artistic
According to Whitley, the events in this book "happened partly in this world and partly in a child's imagination and partly in my current imagination." And, indeed, much of it is pretty hard to swallow (the "face on Mars"?... uh-huh). As a reporter of facts, Whitley is less than reliable in this book.

But as an artist, this is where Whitley shines. The imagery is haunting and overwhelming, and it will stay with you. It may not be his most significant contribution to the close-encounter literature, but by literary criteria this is Whitley Strieber's masterpiece.

Strieber continues down a credibility destroying path.
Whitley Strieber's fourth book examing the long reaching personal impact/influence that the 'Visitors' have had on him moves the author even farther away from the mainstream audience he jolted with his disturbing tale, Communion. The Secret School begins with his recalling mysterious lessons learned in childhood at a hidden location in the Olmos Basin of San Antonio, Texas. As the events progress, Strieber again paints himself as someone gifted with seeming paranormal abilities (i.e. time travel) and discernment (the book ends with numerous predictions, most of which have yet to come to pass in the six or so years - the time at which I am writing this - since The Secret School was first published). Once again I got the feeling that Strieber is less interested in understanding the Communion experience and more focused on becoming a mover and shaker in the New Age movement (his recent offering of two more 'teaching' books, The Path and The Key, appear to confirm this). Too bad, for the first portion of the book (featuring a child's dream trip to Mars and an attempt to join an amateur astronomy class) hint at a compelling story that would have touched a far broader audience if hidden behind the veil of fiction. As it reads now, the book is nothing but mildly interesting infotainment (i.e. information so sketchy and unverifiable that it is better to read it as simple entertainment). Strieber, as is usual for this sub-genre, keeps the paranormal research overly fuzzy. For example, in the Third Lesson, he mentions travelling through time. But when he digs for some corroborating evidence he only finds a '1945 story' about a woman who briefly appeared and then disappeared on forty-second street (page 55 of my mass market paperback edition), yet he neglects to reveal the exact calender date, nor the name of the periodical and the location of the article in it. He then follows this with more vague stories of "tracking down rumors" and "polling his group of friends" with no dates or information suitable for fact checking. It takes a lot more than second hand stories to convince the skeptics. Strieber also makes claims of being granted visions of a past life that was instrumental in getting the Roman Emperor Octavius to power (and thus saving the Empire from a far too early destruction). My is it not interesting that past lives are all filled with important derring do and intrigue? Not many past life regressions I have heard about ever detail, say, standing in a line at the bank waiting to make a deposit or some other simple errand. Mr. Strieber's pre-Communion books War Day and Nature's End both clearly showed that he wanted to push his fiction past moderately successful horror stories and into the realm of more awareness raising and/or influencing writing. Sadly The Secret School moves Strieber farther and farther away from being able to achieve those lofty goals. This outing is strictly for Dreamland fans only.

Absolutely wonderful!
Of all of Whitley's books, this one makes for some fantastic reading! Some really memorable moments that I will never forget. If you have an open mind, and you have an interest in this sort of subject, you'll really enjoy reading this book! I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did. It was very interesting!

not believeable
I liked the book,I have an open mind, but the book was just not believeable for me. ... Read more

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This book catapults the reader into the many-layered realms of human consciousness and experience, revealing unwanted intrusions by alien "others." This kind of ET/UFO encounter appears to be nonphysical yet every bit as intrusive as the well-known abduction scenario. ... Read more

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Seasoned practitioners--don't bother
This book is quite disappointing for those who are knowledgeable in this subject area. One new to the subject might find CE-VI serves as a quick (but weak)overview. In other words, Baldwin never addresses any one of the subject areas with depth. Each book chapter is only a summary of the area it addresses with a few very short case histories inserted. I would suggest all purchase "Remarkable Healings: A Psychiatrist Discovers Unsuspected Roots of Mental and Physical Illness" by Shakuntala Modi.

CE-VI:Close Encounters of the Possession Kind
This book was released 18 months ago. Edith Fiore wrote the Foreword, not the book. It is available. ... Read more

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VISITORS FROM HIGH REALMS REVEAL THE TRUE NATURE OF THE COSMOS

***Several years ago a New York City businessman began to receive messages from a being from uter space. The voice identified itself as Ashtar, Commander of a huge spaceship orbiting Earth. In a series of telepathic messages, this highly-advanced being made many astounding predictions regarding future events that we to take place on Earth.

***Many of the prophecies have since come true, while others are slated to transpire in the New Age that is raidly descending upon the planet.

THRILLING NEWS ABOUT THE WORLD OF TOMORROW

***The thrilling subjects discussed in this book include:

* The folly of our political systems.
* The TOP SECRET mission of the Space Brothers.
* Spiritual development of humankind.
* The inside of our plant is really inhabited.
* Physical changes to be undergone by the planet in the next decade.
* Meditation key to lifting our vibrations.

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT HIS MAY BE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT BOOKS YOU ARE EVER LIKELY TO READ

* Teleportation to be common place.
*True meaning of the "beast" whose number is "666."
* Earth is a living entity.
* Life in other dimensions.
*The coming of open relations between Earth and other planets. ... Read more

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BEST OF THE CHANNELED MATERIAL AVAILABLE
I WAS VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE CONTENT OF THIS BOOK AND THE SINCERITY OF THE MATERIALIn a lot of cases I find that channeled material can either be very dull reading, to philosophical ...or at best lack any real substance.The beings channeling the messages may be aliens or angels....but often they just dont cut the mustard when it comes to giving us something tangible to think about. Some of the material in this book may be a wee bit dated but it is in my opinion among the best channeled spirituality you are likely to come across.If you are into the Ashtar Command or Space Brothers get this book.Chances are you will read it over and over and tell your friends. ... Read more

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We are children of the stars. This is our legacy and our heritage. In the history of the cosmos Earth is a young planet. Our souls on the other hand have been around forever and will continue to be around forever. Thus Earth is not our only home. We have lived many lives in unusual environments before deciding to journey here and learn the lessons of Earth. After our schooling is completed on this planet we will journey onward to discover new worlds to explore. The memories of these soul journeys are recorded in our subconscious and in hypnotherapist Dolores Cannon shows that they can be retrieved through regressive hypnosis. She reports dramatic cases where the subjects relived other lifetimes in strange environments-inhabitants of other planets. ... Read more

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A Strange and Different Read
Although this was well writtenand the subject matter was interesting, it didn't feel like it got that much into lives on other planets.It felt more like UFO abductions or UFO visitations than actual memories.And when there were memories, they were vague and not terribly descriptive.I guess I would have liked to have read about how people lived on other planets:their food, customs, travel, housing, etc. but none of that ever came up except these weird UFO type aliens who did little and saw little.Quite boring and disappointing.Hoping to sell the book secondhand.

We Are Not Alone
Another winner from Dolores Cannon. I still feel "Keepers of The Garden" was more insightful and profound, but "Legacy from the Stars" is a further substantiation to "Keepers","Starcrash" and other books detailing the origin of man, theuniverse, and creation.

Dolores shares a number of regressed experiencesthat attempts to show what life on other planets and universes are like,and why these individuals have now chosen to incarnate on Earth.Blows themind to realize how many of "us" are really "them" andhow "they" are "us" and "they" and"us" are "we" and have been from Day 1. To understandwhat they and us is all about, and learn more about our stellar heritage,pick up this book. Why, we even get a glimpse of how our futureselves mayalready be a part of our presentselves and what we could have been beforehumans were even created.

LEGACY FROM THE STARS
Through regressive hypnosis, hypnotherapist Dolores Cannon has discoveredseveral cases where the subjects relived other lifetimes as inhabitants onother planets in strange environments.We have lived many lives in unusualenvironments before deciding to journey here and learn the lessons ofEarth. After our schooling is completed on this planet we will journeyonward and outward to discover new worlds to explore. Earth is merely astop-over in our long adventure. The memories of these soul journeys arerecorded in our subconscious, and Dolores shows that they can be retrievedthrough regressive hypnosis.We are children of the Stars! ... Read more

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THE MOST DISTURBING EVIDENCE
* Death threats to witnesses.
* Removal of alien bodies.
* One ET kept alive at secret location for a period of time.
* Scientific findings hidden away for secrecy purposes.This is theINSIDE story of the most famous UFO crash case of all time written by a full time investigator. ... Read more

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Mayday over Canada

In 1965 a massive wave of UFO sightings occurs worldwide. In 1967 residents of Shag Harbor, Canada, witness a huge UFO crash into the bay. Three Royal Canadian Mounties watch it float before sinking. Navy divers mount an extensive search. Now officials say nothing ever happened. Why?

Researchers Don Ledger and Chris Styles--Styles himself an eyewitness to the Shag Harbor crash--have tackled one of the best documented and most top secret incidents in the annals of UFO sightings. What they have found out will astound--and outrage--readers. From mysterious surveillance twenty-five years after the crash to the sudden disappearance of written records, someone wanted the investigation stopped. But Ledger and Styles now file their stunning report--and reach a chilling conclusion about the Dark Object, what really happened, and what remains hidden today....

Dark Object

The world's only government-documented UFO crash
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Far too lightweight to convince.
UFO infotainment about an alleged crash at Shag Harbour. Like far too many books of this kind, it is chock full of witnesses with false names (i.e. "We will call him 'Harry'.") and second hand rumors that lead nowhere. Something landed, but nothing save strange foam was ever found. That is basically all the authors can offer in 168 pages of second hand rumors and conjecture disguised as fact. Reading this book, one can see why the Shag Harbour 'incident' never caught on the way that the one in Roswell, New Mexico did. Nothing compelling happened! There are two moments of irony in the book though. Much is made of a conservative paper's bold statement of a UFO crash, only the writers later reveal that this had little to do with factual reporting and more to do with a believer staff member 'jumping the gun'. The paper was correct in removing the man from the story, he clearly could not be objective about the material and let the readers decide for themselves. The funniest irony though is when the authors and a television film crew from the show SIGHTINGS are confronted by believers and accused of hiding facts after they go out at night for some atmosphere shots. They went out at NIGHT, clearly this meant they FOUND something they wanted no one to know about. Pretty silly, considering that the whole point of the segment is to PROVE a UFO crash, don't you think? While the authors clearly admit to feeling that the shoe is on the other foot (the simple truth is dismissed by some as an outright lie), neither realize that they just might be doing the exact same thing, dismissing simple fact as 'plausible denial'. The book is more interesting for those glimpses of reality bending to fit a world view more so than for any of the supposed 'hard evidence' the authors claim to offer. For paranormal completests only.

How to milk a mosquito...
Alrighty, to begin with, we have the following facts:
something goes and crashes in Shag Harbor and is witnessed by several people along this process. It resembles an orange intensely lit ball and seems to be under intelligent control. Local fishing botas go to the area after the "crash" (if indeed it was a crash) and the military takes up special interest on the issue as it endulges on investigating the incident itself.

Now all this, is documented in the local press (albeit dismissed as "nothing much") as well as in certain official files and becomes local folklore among the people in the area.
Then comes this book. Which adds what to this story. Sadly, absolutely nothing.
For those interested in the phenomenon of UFOs, and especially those that have read some from the massive bulk of books out there about the matter this book here will come across as one pathetic effort to milk a mosquito, i.e., score some cash.
There's no need to try and tell you in detail what the book professes really. The author maintains that the object was indeed an alien craft and that there were possibly not one but two such objects that crashed, but, he offers zilch evidence to back up his claims.
Sceptics will say "as if other books offer more evidence". That's a sad argument too, because other books offer indeed evidence! This book doesnt.
Books like this do more harm than good because they discredit honest UFO research and authorship as they make it look like a cheap way to earn a buck based on a public that feeds on empty stories. It's not like that any anybody who takes this matter seriously knows this all too well.
Even though it comes at a very affordable price avoid this book. Spend your money on books of the genre like "You cant tell the people" or "Aliens" by Colin Wilson to name just a couple that will really offer you evidence and food for thought.
'Nuff, and probably too much, said...

tThe Haunting Story of the Shag Harbour Incident
Dark Object weaves a fascinating story, even for a UFO skeptic such as myself. The expectation of empirical evidence, which is forcefully projected by the book's subtitle, "The World's Only Government-Documented UFO Crash", was enticing enough for me. The saga begins with the bizzare, yet well-documented, events of early October 1967, and then proceeds to the exciting investigative odyssey of the 1990's. Here co-author Chris Styles discovered government documentation that presents irrefutable proof that the Canadian navy actively pursued the recovery of what it described as a disabled flying saucer. The intrigue was relentless, for intermingled with the big finds, were coverups which revealed more than they disguised. At the heart of this compelling narritive, is the personalities of the authors, who are raconteurs of the dramatic and humourous. Regardless of whether your interests are in science, history, or espionage-style intrigue, for the reader this book is money and time well spent.

What?! A book?!
Maybe I'm jaded by having read so many other far superior books documenting information about alleged UFO crashes, sightings, abductions, etc., but DARK OBJECT read more like an overlong pamphlet than it did a book. The authors attempt at research is basically reduced to a series of telephone conversations, eyewitness interviews, and newspaper clipping summaries that add up to nothing. In the final chapter, they make the allegation that not only was one saucer downed, but there were two! It read like bad fiction, more than a hard core examination of what evidence was available. The cover speaks of officials denying the events contained within, but the authors didn't discuss anyone who denied anything! They just didn't want to talk about it. Go reread ALIEN AGENDA.

Finally, a UFO book that's not a catalogue!
.....How do you resurrect a UFO crash that "slipped between the cracks"? Apparently, by persistence and obsession. The authors may not have found any extra-terrestrial wreckage but they establish that whatever the UFO was, it wasn't anything conventional. "Dark Object" is a modern day quest. No one finds "The Holy Grail" but then again there is no troublesome weather balloon. The Book is a "page turner". Its only shortcoming is its length. I wanted more. ... Read more

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The accounts given by extraterrestrials in this volume are about events that occured in our solar system many millions of years ago.In that ancient time the solar system consisted of four planets and four "radiar systems" that orbited the central sun.The four planets of the solar system are known today as Venus, Earth, Mars and a now-totally shattered world that was called Maldec.

The term "radiar" applies to the astronomical bodies we presently call Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.The original satellites of these radiars are generally called moons by Earth astronomers, but the extraterrestrials prefer to call them planetoids.

This book reflects the personal views of a number of different types of extraterrestrials regarding the state of the local solar system and the state of the Earth: Sharmarie, a Martian; Trome, a Saturnarian; Churmay, a Venusian; Rake, a Jupiterian; Jaffer Ben-Rob of Earth (Sarus); Nisor of Moor; Ombota of Mars, and many more. ... Read more

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The best book I've ever read!
I've read the book twice because it had alot of information in it that seemed repititious and a little confusing. I take notes on all books that I read. As a result, I've been able to formulate a lot about the aliens such as where they're from, and what they have accomplished with their lives. This is a must read book, even though it is going to take a while to understand everything in it (so don't be in a hurry). I have recommended it to a lot of people. I thank Wesley Bateman for taking the time to author this book. ... Read more

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The quest for God's truth about UFOs and extraterrestrial life.

Across the spectrum of humankind there are beliefs and theories about UFOs and extraterrestrial life as diverse and numerous as the stars in the sky. Primarily, a dichotomy exists between naturalists who deny the supernatural and insist upon scientific explanations for all accounts, and mystics who attribute every unusual sighting to paranormal activity. The common thread is that both sides attempt to fit the unknown into their own paradigm.

People everywhere are looking for honest answers. As believers, we have another mandate. We do not simply find an idea or train of thought that is suitable to our sensibilities. We neither shy away from the supernatural because it is unsettling nor condemn scientific explanations for their lack of spirituality. Rather, we search for truth.

In Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men, the authors have initiated a search for truth to answers about UFO sightings and extraterrestrial life. Using extensive scientific background and knowledge of the Scriptures, they approach these questions:

·Could life exist on other planets?

·If extraterrestrials exist, is it possible for them to travel to Earth?

·Should reports of alien contact and abductions be dismissed?

·What do UFO cults believe?

·Does documentation exist for UFO sightings and landings?

·What has been the government's involvement in UFO and extraterrestrial phenomena?

·Is there a relationship between UFO sightings and demonology?

·How should believers approach the subject of UFOs and extraterrestrial life?

When we have medical questions, we seek answers from qualified medical professionals. Likewise, when we have questions about UFO and extraterrestrial phenomena, we should seek answers from qualified sources. Authors Hugh Ross, Kenneth Samples, and Mark Clark have training and experience in the appropriate disciplines. They augment scientific and historical analysis with truths from God's Word to provide a balanced look at a controversial subject. ... Read more

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The truth is out there...WAY out there!
Thirty years ago I read a pamphlet written by a fundamentalist author (who inundated the Christian market with such pamphlets back in those days) who asserted that the UFOs that weren't out-and-out hoaxes to be the work of the demonic realm. When I discovered this book, co-written by an evangelical scientist that I highly respect (Hugh Ross), I was interested to see what conclusion would be reached by these highly educated authors. Guess what? Same conclusion! However, painstaking scientific knowledge and logic are brought to bear on this issue, to the point where it's impossible (for me, at least) to doubt that this really is the case.

The sections of the book written by Ross were the most compelling for me. He lays out the utter impossibility of travelers from other galaxies making the trek from earth. In fact, he makes a strong case for the view that earth is the only planet in the universe capable of sustaining intelligent life. After he fully convinces the reader that UFOs are not carrying interstellar visitors, he uses the interdimensional model, accepted by many non-religious researchers, to explain the small percentage of UFOs that are actually legitimate. He ties in the fact that most alien abductees have a background in the occult (not necessarily ALL of them, with due respect to a previous reviewer) to conclude that demons are behind the UFO phenomenon.

This is a fascinating book, and I'm sure some people will shake their heads, but the authors make what seems to be an air-tight case. So enjoy watching Star Trek, but keep in mind that it's just a fantasy, and those Klingons could not possibly be from another planet.

Finally Answers To The UFO Mystery
Most UFOs are just naturally occurring events, hoaxes, or military aircraft as we all know but what about those few that really cannot be explained? What about the claims that people make that have encountered alien life forms visiting Earth?

You can find a lot of UFO book on the market that claim they hold the answers to this puzzling phenomenon but they usually only leave you with more questions then answers.

Lights in the sky breaks the trend. It proves the answers to the UFO mystery.

It starts by making the case that life on other plants is highly improbable and interstellar space travel is even more improbable and borders on impossible due sheer distance and the dangers of space travel. These claims are backed up with science and it goes into some depth. Meanwhile, the idea of a government cover-up can be chalked up to simple slow moving bureaucratic procedures.

Lights makes the claim that real UFO encounters are of a more super nature occurrence and are usually experienced by people who have a connection with the Occult. That these experiences are of demonic origins. Before you scoff at this idea keep in mind that idea of UFOs as we know them became popularized as the human race pioneered space travel. Pervious to then, people claimed to have seen "air ships" at the turn of the century and "fairies" and other mystical beings before then.

Lights in the Sky is well written and well research and is a must read for anybody interested in UFOs. Its aimed for a Christian audience but its not at all preachy. Its a work that should be taken seriously by both Christian and non-Christians.

Demons behind UFOs
LAST SUMMER, ATTENTION was focused on the southern skies, where Mars appeared brighter than usual. Its orbit had placed it within 35 million miles of Earth, the closest the two planets have been in 60,000 years.

The curious were drawn outdoors, hoping to catch a brighter than normal glimpse of the red planet. Some, no doubt, came away pondering the existence of extraterrestrials.

Interest in UFO phenomenon continues to fuel the success of movies such as "Signs," and "Contact" as well as TV Shows like "The X-Files" and more recently, Steven Spielberg's "Taken."

For millennia, man has wondered whether he is alone in the universe. Organizations such as the SETI Institute (Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence), founded in 1984, employs more than 100 scientists, educators, and support staff in its quest to "explore, understand and explain the origin, nature and prevalence of life in the universe." To date, they've come up empty.

The assumption that there must be life somewhere else in the universe is rooted in the philosophies of evolution and naturalism. It goes something like this: Given the sheer numbers of stars and the possibilities of planetary systems orbiting them, the probabilities of there being another earthlike planet where evolution occurred is significant.

Swiss author Erich Von Daniken - founder of the Archaeology, Astronautics, and SETI Research Association - has been weighing in on the subject since the 1970s with his bestseller "Chariots of the Gods: Unsolved Mysteries of the Past."

"On a clear night, the naked eye can see about 4,500 stars, so the astronomers say. The telescope of even a small observatory makes nearly 2,000,000 stars visible and a modern reflecting telescope brings the light from thousands of millions more to the viewer," writes Von Daniken, and he concludes there must be at least 100,000 planets upon which "civilizations more advanced than our own could have developed." Much of the book cites "dramatic discoveries" such as "an alien astronaut preserved in a pyramid" and "a giant spaceport in the Andes" that Von Daniken offers as "irrefutable evidence that Earth has been visited repeatedly by advanced aliens from other worlds." Though Von Daniken's claims have been debunked by reputable experts, he continues to promote his theories by writing, lecturing, appearing in films and TV specials, and maintaining a multilingual Web site (www.daniken.com). This year, he even launched a Mystery Park in Switzerland.

The Bible is silent about the existence of life on other worlds. With the exception of the angelic host - both good and evil - nowhere in Scripture is it explicitly stated that there are other races of beings anywhere in the universe that might give rise to UFOs.

Genesis simply states God created celestial objects solely: "to divide the day from the night ... for signs and seasons ... for days and years ... to give light on the earth," (Genesis 1:14-15).

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This thesis is supported in a book recently published on the subject. The authors of "Lights in the Sky and Little Green Men," (NavPress, Colorado Springs, Colo., 2002), demonstrate convincingly that "both physical and nonphysical data argue against an extraterrestrial hypothesis for UFOs," while claiming the evidence supports the "extradimensional hypothesis ...a scientifically and biblically credible view of reality."

The book is written by Hugh Ross, who holds a Ph.D. in astronomy; Kenneth Samples, a theologian; and Mark Clark, a professor of political science and director of the national security studies program at California State University in San Bernardino. Their diverse backgrounds provide a balanced, thorough understanding of the UFO-extraterrestrial phenomenon, which is composed of many different elements, among them: natural phenomena, belief in government coverups, and the cultic nature of many human-UFO interactions providing strong evidence for their interdimensional and demonic origin.

The first two chapters are written by Samples. They explain the UFO craze and the different types of UFOs. "Most UFOs become IFOs (identified flying objects)," he writes. "In fact, John Spencer, British ufologist and the editor of The UFO Encyclopedia asserts, 'It is important to note that over 90 percent, possibly 95 percent, of UFO reports received are turned into IFOs and explained satisfactorily.'" In the three following chapters, Ross addresses whether life on other planets is possible, the probabilities of evolution, and the difficulties associated with interstellar space travel.

He demonstrates that the number of stars in the cosmos with planets of any size is significantly less than Carl Sagan's ubiquitous estimates. In a section titled "Hospitable Habitats," he makes this statement: "A calculation of the probability for there existing just one naturally occurring planet anywhere in the observable universe with the capacity to support physical life is less than one chance in 10 raised to the 174th power.," a conclusion he backs up in a substantial appendix.

Other topics in the book include UFO cults, alien abductions, government conspiracies, the Bible and UFOs, the interdimensional hypothesis, and RUFOs -residual unidentified flying objects or those UFOs "that make repeat visits to certain witnesses and sites."

The writers of "The X-Files," portrayed many of these elements in the weekly television series that had FBI agent Fox Mulder (played by David Duchovny) attempting to expose a government coverup to breed alien-human hybrids. "The truth is out there" was the caption on a poster depicting a famous photograph of an alleged UFO on the wall in Mulder's office. I was a loyal fan of the show for much of its nine seasons.

Despite the fact that it was science fiction, Agent Mulder was right about one thing: The truth about UFOs can be known.

Ross concludes: "Indeed, the UFO mystery is a mystery solved. Earth is not being visited by aliens from another planet but some people are being visited by spirit beings who want everyone to think they are aliens from another planet. By trusting the revelation given by the Greatest Transdimensional Being of them all, people never need wonder about UFOs again. When people put their lives in the hands of this Cause of human existence, this God who loves every person, the fear of UFO demons and what they can do evaporates."

Gregory J. Rummo is a syndicated columnist. E-Mail Rummo at GregoryJRummo@aol.com

Multi-level approach at analyzing RUFO phenomonon
Overall, I was impressed by the way this book was organized. The authors investigate the probability of rudimentary and advanced life existing in other parts of the universe, looking at the many challenges of intergalactic space travel, and government conspiracy theories (among other topics). Before fully delving into the extra-dimensional explanation, the readers have been lifted to a level where they can step back and see the UFO phenomenon through the scope of rational thinking. The real experience of abductees and those who claim to have had close encounters are not ridiculed nor dismissed.

The authors address a topic that I have wondered about for many years. Is it possibile for travel between (theoretically backed) existing dimensions - outside of x,y,z, and time - which we as humans are limited?

The scientific claims and theories regarding RUFOs (residual UFOs) are backed up by using Biblical scripture and scriptural accounts. If you profess to be a Christian you will take from this book ample evidence linking the demonic powers described in the Bible with RUFO encounters. If you are not a Christian, this book will be an excellent beginning resource to see the utter uniqueness of our solar system, our earth, the existence of life, and the very real possibility that an intelligence beyond our universe exists.
A fascinating read!

Well-researched, well-documented, logically presented
An outstanding presentation by three exceedingly competent authors, the book is ideal for non-thesists, Christians, UFO aficionados, scientists, lay persons, or those who are merely intrigued by UFO claims. The authors don't just make claims, they give outstanding, well-documented evidence for them, and unlike other books on the subject, there is no hype or exaggeration. The scientific evidence is detailed enough in the appendices to invite scientists, but in the main body copy it is simple enough to keep the attention of non-scientists.

The arguments are well-formed and sound. The theology expresses a Christianity that all major historical Christian denominations can agree on. The writing is interesting and flows nicely. Overall, this book is a rare, level-headed find in the genre of UFO studies, and should be a high-scorer among popular and technical readers. Excellent book! ... Read more

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Through its profile of Mercury de Sade, a computer programmer obsessed with the erotic potential of alien life, Extraterrestrial Sex Fetish introduces a new perversion into the lexicon of sexual pathologies: exophilia, an abnormal attraction for beings from worlds beyond earth.

Unlike other fetishes, whose objects may be difficult but not impossible to obtain, exophilia is a sexual desire for something that is literally not to be found on earth. The necrophile can rob a cemetery, the foot fetishist can steal shoes, but where is an alien sex fiend to find the objects of his desire? A basic inability to satisfy his fetish inspires sadism in Mercury de Sade, and though obsessed with extraterrestrials he is thus compelled to victimize a series of "ninfas" or young girls...

But can a human, however alluring, ever compensate for the fantastic sexuality to be expected of extraterrestrials? If aliens are more intelligent than man, then might they -- must they -- not be more sexually advanced than man too? ... Read more

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ET Outcall
Mercury de Sade is the shaved-head protagonist of Extraterrestrial Sex Fetish, and he's got a "thing" for ETs. In ETSF, Supervert ingeniously takes the UFO abduction myth and turns it upside-down. In the usual UFO abduction, UFO occupants kidnap an unsuspecting Earthling and take her to their flying saucer, where they perform unspeakable "experiments" involving sexual violation. Mercury de Sade, in contrast, is an Earth human who violates extraterrestrials.
The book is written in a non-linear "collage" form, comprised of short essays and vignettes. These short essays are grouped into four categories:

1. Alien Sex Scenes (ASS): These are fantasies where Mercury de Sade makes it with various extraterrestrials. The aliens are inventive parodies of human women, and give Mercury de Sade the opportunity for insights into earthling sexuality. Alien planets are named after letters from the Greek alphabet- "aliens from Epsilon are unusually sensitive to telekinetic transmission". (p. 39) Usually, Mercury de Sade's "exophilia" involves violence or rape.

2. Methods of Deterrestrialization (MOD): These are scenes from planet earth, where Mercury de Sade is a computer programmer in New York City. They involve other human characters- Charlotte Goddard (AKA Ninfa XIX), Charlotte's father, and a couple of detectives hired by Charlotte's father. Apparently, Mercury de Sade and Charlotte's father vie for control of her. Charlotte is trying to get something from her father, but I'm not sure what. It's hard to tell what's going on exactly, as the book is written in a non-traditional collection of interleaved ASSes, MODs, LIEs, and DATs. However, this has the advantage of allowing the reader to browse the pieces, like a magazine. These scenes suggest the possibility that they're the result of an attempt to write a traditional novel, with the usual continuity of scenes and plot, before it was cut up into essays.

3. Lessons in Exophilosophy (LIE): These are essays concerning what great Western philosophers thought about extraterrestrial life. They're arranged chronologically, from ancient up to modern philosophers. These essays exhibit an impressive understanding of Western philosophy- many major Western philosophers are considered, including (but not limited to) Plato, Locke, Hume, Berkeley, Husserl, Wittgenstein, and the Frankfurt School. It's fascinating that so many great philosophers speculated about the existence of extraterrestrial life. These are written in a straightforward, serious style, and depart in tone from the other essays. These essays afford Supervert the chance to not only summarize much of Western philosophy, but also the discussions one finds in UFO literature. Some of these, for example, include, "If extraterrestrials exist, why haven't they contacted us?" and "Are extraterrestrials good or evil?" and "Are extraterrestrials more (spiritually, socially, or technologically) advanced than us"? Although these essays have philosophical heft, their serious tone parodies Western philosophy, insofar as they're in a book entitled Extraterrestrial Sex Fetish.

4. Digressions and Tangents (DAT): These are the pieces that don't fit into any of the other categories. They contain diary excerpts of Mercury de Sade, observations about New York City, and even a description of Mercury de Sade's appearance: "However, it was not hygiene that inspired Mercury de Sade to shave his head. Really he had been deeply affected by popular depictions of extraterrestrial beings, in which they were never shown with such amenities as hair and fingernails".

That's the parts that make up the whole of Extraterrestrial Sex Fetish. Does the whole work? It does. This book is entertaining for science-fiction aficionados, armchair philosophers, and UFO buffs. As a comic parody of UFO literature, ETSF is a welcome counterbalance to the strident seriousness of much UFO lit.

When I first encountered Extraterrestrial Sex Fetish I was put off by the untraditional composition, but entered into the spirit of the book by random browsing. I was soon hooked by hilarious descriptions of alien sex. However, I've yet to unravel what's going on with Charlotte, Mercury de Sade, and Charlotte's father.

The documentary style of the "Lessons in Exophilosophy" work well, and give the reader an overview of extraterrestrial issues. One thing that might've been included is a bibliography of good UFO books, for those wanting to delve deeper. Also, with all the references to mathematical set theory and computer programming, I was disappointed not to find any mention of the famous Drake Equation, which predicts the number (N) of detectable, intelligent extraterrestrial species:

N= (R*)(Fp)(Ne)(Fl)(Fi)(Fc) x L

R* is the rate of star formation
Fp is the fraction of stars with planets
Ne is the fraction of planets with an environment suitable for life
Fl is the fraction of suitable planets where life actually appears

Fi is the fraction of life-bearing planets on which intelligence emerges
Fc is the fraction of intelligent societies with a desire and ability to communicate with other worlds
L is the length of time an intelligent ET society remains communicative.

Scientific work has been done on each of these factors. Notably, when the Drake equation was first invented, no planets outside of our solar system (Fp) had been discovered, and there was even some question as to whether planets orbiting distant stars existed at all. Just in the last few years, however, evidence of planets orbiting other stars besides our sun has been detected.

Supervert reveals his hand in Appendix Two of ETSF, where he states: "I believe that there is no conscious intelligence (other than man) anywhere in the universe." This reviewer believes that the jury is still out. However, given the number of stars visible in an unpolluted sky (perhaps Supervert has spent too much time in Manhattan), I don't see why there shouldn't be extraterrestrials out there somewhere. Whether anyone wants to (ahem) have sex with them is the question posed by Extraterrestrial Sex Fetish.

Thats the way to do it
I wont write a review which lasts a mile, cuz u wont read it anywayz. All I want to say is this: Supervert is one of the most interesting reading-experiences I've had in years. Its a feast of philosophy, UFO-debunking, space-age-mythology, funny and horrible kinks and perversions, and a great ...-take on the pretentious, pseudo-scientific UFO-community. If you usually stays clear of avantgarde or experimental litterature, and only read one book like this in your lifetime, let it be this. Beam me up Supervert!

FASCINATING parable of human vanity...but complex
This is one of the most complex narratives written since Naked Lunch or anything by Celine or Proust. But if you are patient --- and can read above the 8th grade level, you are in for a horrifying, tantalizing trick -- and treat.

The book's "Content Grid" is, indeed, a grid - not a simple table. This book is designed to transport the reader across multiple dimensions of moral platitudes and prescriptions. Simultaneously, the book instructs the reader exactly on how to raise and program a modern sexual psychopath -- as well as how to destroy one. The text manipulates, arouses and nauseates simultaneously. Beauty or Beast, this Supervert? I've read it twice and I still cannot entirely decide. As I explained to a graduate level reading workshop I recently guest lectured for, we have either just met the Devil incarnate...or next literary Messiah.

Extraterrestrial Sex Fetish (ETSF) is a multidimensional deconstruction of the traditional epic, yet its enigmatic personification of megasex, megaego and megahumanity admittedly leaves me shell shocked and yearning for something simple and pure to bring me back to earth -- like a can of chicken noodle soup or a can of fresh air. The hero, Mercury de Sade, performs deeds that leave the original Marquis de Sade limp and whimpering in a pile of his own blood and waste (ala "Quills"). This extraordinary inflation of the famous sex god is necessary, given how jaded today's readers are in light of our glossy porn-saturated lives. What ETSF lacks in simplicity it makes up for with excessive alliteration and fluid poetry. "If the entire universe were comprised of semen [...] this would have decisive consequences for extraterrestrial life," posits Mercury.

Mercury de Sade is an ideal second base coach, helping us to see what is really real and really scary about western sexual ethics and the sociopolitical trappings that we have conned ourselves into believing. As the Marquis hops planets in order to find exo-victims for his sexual pleasure, he hangs on to a fixed lust for a native earth girl -- and uses her as his springboard for all of his ongoing, perverted and disgusting fantastic pillaging schemes.

Erma Bombeck was the one who helped American housewives along with "The Grass is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank." That story (and that line) goes far with ETSF and the Marquis. No matter how many esoteric justifications the Marquis (and the narator) develop along the way to justify their horrendous and criminal acts, the collective and universal pendulum of morality never ceases to swing between the legs of a man bent on endless sex and seed dispersal.

Mankind will never cease to be more than a raw, venal, bombastic example of God's biggest mistake. We are the Universe's true ongoing disappointment.

It would be interesting to hear what Osama bin Laden thinks of this American export. Indeed, Supervert has the potential of becoming the 21st century's successor to both Salman Rushdie and L. Ron Hubbard.

Prescription or prognosis? I still can't decide. But this book is compelling, nonetheless and CERTAIN to make its way (slowly -- possibly postumously) into the socio-religious canon of the next millennium.

If you've ever wished for something better than Sade's _Justine_ or saucier than _Story of O_then buy this book! It also would make an excellent Christmas gift for an illicit lover. ... Read more

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Shocking evidence that alien implants are real...as told by the doctor who removed them!

Alien implants. The objects are real. The facts.are indisputable. But where did they come from?

*A defense worker experiences bizarre radiolike noises coming from inside his jaw. Dental X rays reveal a small triangular object of unknown origin....

*A woman witnesses a UFO one night in the San Fernando Valley. Ever since, she has carried a small, unidentifiable object implanted in her leg....

*A young boy witnesses a glowing, hovering object one night in a potato field. Years later, during a routine X ray, doctors find a mysterious metal object buried deep within his flesh....

Gathered here in shocking detail is hard evidence the medical community has long denied: tangible proof that alien implants are real. They cannot be explained by science. They did not come from earth. And each possesses the unmistakable characteristics of alien origin.

In this eye-opening book, Dr. Roger Leir--a true pioneer in this extraordinary field--documents eight amazing stories of unknown objects being removed from persons reporting alien abduction. The results are some of the most astonishing finds of any UFO research to date.

The question remains: Are we the beneficiaries of implantation...or its victims?
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There are many events that shape our collective efforts to explain who we are and what our place is in the Universe. And there is no phenomenon that so aptly encompasses all the fear and wonder of our times than that of the Unidentified Flying Object (UFO). The Mammoth Book of UFOs provides the ultimate guide to the history and background of the phenomenon, and attempts to interpret the meaning through summaries and true-life accounts about alien abduction, crop circles, and cattle mutilations, as well as through the analysis of the many conspiracy theories that surround UFOs, from alleged Nazi-originated technologies to bizarre CIA plots. Further in-depth materials include classic stories and abductee interviews; weird occurrences such as the "breath suckers" of Brazil and poltergeist outbreaks following UFO sightings; examination of the troubled history of UFO contactees, from their harassment to physical illness, murder, and suicide; the influence of cults such as the Aetherius Society, the tragic Heaven's Gate, and infamous tales of the Men in Black. Illustrated with photographs, maps, and witnesses' sketches, The Mammoth Book of UFOs is thoroughly researched and presented as objectively as possible. It does not seek to convert or persuade, but to excite and provoke by providing an overview of a major twentieth-century phenomenon that both defies and challenges our theories about reality. ... Read more

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UFO Reports That Stick To The Facts,Mam!
This book is simply fantastic.The author has documented so many UFO reports it will keep you wanting more and more.BTW,this book is as the title states;Mammoth.I keep going back to this book over and over again.

The Mammoth Book of effluvia
You might not consider it fair to write a review while I'm still on page 386, but this is after mammoth jumping, bypassing a lot of boring, hearsay-oriented tales. Yeah, someone's got to archive these tales, but why? There's a ton of books with similar content, all of them boring. I was impressed when I visited the library and saw a UFO title under Lynn's name, since I've read her other books and enjoyed what I read. But now she's dealing with a subject I got interested in back in 1957 and I'm quite knowledgeable about UFOs. This book is a disappointment 'cause Lynn behaves like a believer. It doesn't matter if it's hearsay, she buys it. This book is not like her previous books which seem to be the result of quite extensive research. This is one is not one of them. Yeah, she sort-of provides additional details to some old tales, but this book is not for skeptics. On top of this, regardless of what you read there isn't a single illustration or photo included. This bothered me 'cause when she talks about a case that provided photo/film/video there isn't a single frame shown to see what all the hoopla is about. Read it, but don't swear by it 'cause she quotes a lot of questionable sources. We all know that Travis Walton is a liar. We all know that Strieber is putting you on and getting rich at it. We all know that Hopkins, Jacobs, et al, are not qualified to mess with peoples' minds, but Lynn gives them airtime. And so it goes. If I had edited the book it might have been no more than 150/200 pages and even that might have included a lot of the crap one finds not only in this book but in almost every book written by non-qualified believers. I also would have corrected quite a few typos. Finally, this book is too "mammoth," making it slightly bigger would have produced a thinner, "better" book. Lynn, stick to the mysteries that you have dealt with in the past and leave UFOs to those who have a more open mind. Being a believer colors whatever you want to say. ... Read more

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Shocking. Controversial. Unprecedented. A case unlike any other in the annals of UFO investigation, DNA research, or alien abduction.

Sydney, Australia. July 23, 1992. Twenty-eight-year-old Peter Khoury was awoken by what appeared to be two females -- both striking and unearthly -- kneeling on his bed. What transpired between them was a physical assault as bizarre and disorienting as it was unnatural. Then, as quickly as they had arrived, they vanished. Khoury had become one of a legion of alien abductees with inexplicable experiences, but this particular incident stood apart from all the others. This time, there was evidence -- two strands of white-blonde hair from one of the females.

Khoury's case would result in the very first forensic DNA analysis of "alien abduction" evidence and revealed an extraordinary biological anomaly -- one genetically close to human yet almost impossibly far from the human mainstream. A gripping account of one of the great mysteries of our time, Hair of the Alien brings us closer than ever before to understanding our past, our origins, and our place in the universe.

The results are nothing less than startling.

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In 1969, the author met a man at a movie theater in Caracas andbegan a friendship lasting four months. Three years later, this same"man" greeted the author as he was taken on board the Pleiadean shipfor the first time. Castillo was later to board space ships four moretimes over two years. A highly respected engineer, known for hisgenuine credulity, he dramatically changed his life to research theseamazing encounters. His true story of how events unfolded--from theship rising out of a lake to the "people" who inhabit these vessels(and their control of natural forces)--all lead to a compellingconclusion: the universe is teeming with intelligent, conscious beings. ... Read more

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A must read for UFO study
This books describes in detail the author's experience in dealing with UFO. Not only does it reveal many intriguing ideas, but also it encourages further investigation.

Enrique also suggests that "groups led by super-endowed individuals who claim to have links with UFO entities... I ask myself how best to stop these evil leaders, who are so capable of corrupting people's minds and of thoroughly brain-washing them into terribly wrong beliefs. Liberation from such fanatics can occur only when we use our free will, powers of inquiry and discrimination, and conscience to recognize, fight against, and defeat all falsity and deceit." The negative evil force should be taken care of.

Ps. Rumor has it that the English translation may be modified by secret agency of the US. Anyone has read the original version? ... Read more

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If there's anyone not interested in the possibility of life on other planets, they must keep to themselves. Along with "Who am I?" and "Why am I here?" "Am I alone?" ranks as one of the classic Big Questions asked by all curious minds. Now comes the first detailed reference book covering the search for an answer: The Extraterrestrial Encyclopedia by astrobiologist David Darling. More than 2,000 entries define and explain conceptual, fictional, theoretical, and technical thinking about exobiology, copiously referenced and cross-indexed for easy searching and browsing. Start with SETI (why not?) and after poring over the eight-page entry, you'll find yourself trying to decide whether to check out SERENDIP, Iosef Shklovskii, or the Arecibo radio telescope next.

Darling's choice of entries is telling--far from just a dry assortment of biographies and dates, you'll find 2001: A Space Odyssey, the ancient Greek philosopher Xenophanes, and hydrothermal vents explored as they relate to the Big Question. Though the book has all the facts you'd need for a hundred term papers, it also acknowledges the strong cross-currents running between scientific and pop cultures, which makes for entertaining and sometimes surprising reading. (Who knew that so many serious astrophysicists wrote science fiction?) The truth may or may not be out there, but The Extraterrestrial Encyclopedia will keep us current on the search. --Rob Lightner ... Read more

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Fine work of reference that's a pleasure to read
David Darling, prolific author of a wide range of popular works on astronomy and allied subjects, has favored us with this encyclopedic take on things beyond our planet. I say "favored us" because Darling is a writer who writes with the kind of clarity that we all wish we could achieve, and is therefore a pleasure to read.

By the way, my favorite David Darling book is Zen Physics: The Science of Death, the Logic of Reincarnation (1996), which is a very readable and profound look at human consciousness, a book I cannot recommend highly enough. (See my review!)

Included here are objects and energies in space, instruments and machines for exploring space, mythological references to the heavens, historical cosmic events, catastrophes from space, ideas about space, space programs (some still only on the drawing boards), space scientists and scientists tangentially involved in some aspect of the extraterrestrial, scientists who have mentioned something otherworldly, historical figures that have mentioned something otherworldly, science fiction writers, movie and book titles about space, aspects of other sciences that could be applied to things extraterrestrial, etc., etc.

But this is not a dry reference book. On the contrary it is exciting to read and fun to flip through. Opening it at random to page 164 I find "Galileo (spacecraft)" which I learn is the "first spacecraft to conduct long-term observations of Jupiter" with Jupiter in bold face so that I know I can cross-reference it if I like. There is a little table in the entry giving the launch date, the date of arrival at Jupiter and other information about the spacecraft. Darling also uses bold-faced arrows in the text to point to related entries. Here an arrow points to "Jupiter, moons of," which has further information about the Galileo spacecraft.

The next entry is "Galton, Francis (1822-1911)" making me wonder what the old social Darwinian had to do with the extraterrestrial. Turns out he proposed in a letter to the editor of the London Times in 1892 that sunlight be reflected toward Mars to catch the attention of any possible Martians.

Next are "gamma rays" and the "gamma-ray burster" (two full-page columns worth) carrying me to the next page where there is "Ganymede," the Galilean satellite that is the largest moon in the solar system.

There are long entries on topics that Darling considers "of central importance or popular interest" such as Frank Drake's famous equation (Darling evaluates each variable) and SETI which includes a list of programs from 1960 to 1999 with information about the investigator, the location, frequency used, etc.

One senses that one of Darling's main tasks in compiling and writing this book was to decide what to include and what to leave out. How pertinent does something have to be to be included? I wasn't surprised to see paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould with an entry since his idea of punctuated equilibrium (also included) depends in part on catastrophic environmental changes, some brought about by extraterrestrial events. Nor were the entries on the elements from the periodic table surprising. (There's a very nice entry on the biological abundance of elements both here and in space.) But I was surprised to find many entries on biology and microbiology, including entries on DNA and RNA. And yet, one can see how they are relevant in thinking about extraterrestrial life.

As a side note, remember Whitley Strieber who wrote the book Communion: A True Story (1987), purporting to be an actual experience with aliens?--a book, by the way, for which he reportedly got a million dollar advance. Well, according to the entry by his name here, he confessed in 1993 that he made it all up!

There's a chronology at the back of the book identifying events under the categories, "The Search for Life in Space," "Science Fiction," and "World/Scientific Events" beginning in 580 BCE. There are also several pages devoted to Web Sites with URLs. Darling has footnoted his text with 634 references giving book titles and journals for further reading.

One final thought: In the future there will be an encyclopedia devoted to every subject and to every creature and to every person under heaven. And those encyclopedias will be on the Web (as will future editions of this book, I predict). And it will be part of our life experience to update our encyclopedia, as Darling will surely have to do with this book in a few years.

Excellent reference work
Thorough, clear, and occasionally whimsical, this book is an invaluable reference to keep by your side as you read about the search for extraterrestrial life and, indeed, as you read about most space topics.

Information is presented in hundreds (even thousands?) of well-written entries explaining and describing topics as diverse as the role of extraterrestrials in science fiction to Cepheid Variable stars, from laundry lists of nearby star systems to biographies of prominent scientists. The length and breadth of the information presented is truly impressive.

All information is throughly cross-referenced, with more detailed references indicated by a dark arrow.

Entries are written with an interest in the search for extraterrestrial life, but the book is a fine general reference work for amateurs interested in all space sciences.

The only complaint I have is that I wish there were more detailed illustrations for some concepts; if half stars were available, I might rate this book 4-and-a-half for this, but it deserves better than a four, in my opinion.

All in all, an extremely valuable reference, as well as a fascinating read in and of itself if you are interested in space science.

Excellent!!!! Finally, a Reference Guide for ALL of Us!!!!
This encyclopedia covers much more than its title suggests. You'll find subjects involving everything from religion to history to science --- and it's all related somehow to the possibility of life on other planets. This is a comprehensive work, yet I find it somewhat entertaining, too. The latest facts available regarding SETI, Area 51, the Roswell Crash of 1947, the Hubble Telescope, and too many other subjects to mention here are all presented in condensed, yet concise form in this book. The author also covers science fiction topics and theories as well as science. And it's perfect for the beginner or the trained professional. Charts, photos, illustrations, and cross references make it even more reader friendly. ... Read more

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Scientific evidence to prove that mankind could not possibly have evolved naturally. Step by step clues that explore the very real possibility that we are direct descendants of ancient starmen who came from other planets to Earth millions of years ago.

Max H. Flindt was the first to scientifically document from biological evidence the possibility that mankind may be a hybrid from a prehistoric union of terrestrial humanoids and starmen!!!! ... Read more

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Hyperbole at its best
This book just keeps promising but never delivers. If you've read Sitchin or van Daniken or any of the others, don't bother. The intended audience for this book is a total mystery. It's a waste of time. I couldn't bring myself to finish it.

A controversial book
I'll never look at evolution the same.

Thought-provoking exploration of mankind's alien origins
I read the first edition of this book about 20 years ago, and I've been searching for it ever since I lost that copy. Needless to say, I am delighted to see that it has been revised and re-released. It presents the theory that mankind is an alien colony, and that we are a hybrid of naturally-evolved humanoids and alien visitors. Much of the evidence presented is hard to ignore! The authors show that even the Bible may be reinterpreted to support their theories. I highly recommend this book to all readers interested in how we came to be on this planet. ... Read more

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Out-of-this-world speculation on extraterrestrial life that will fascinate fans of Star Trek, The X-Files, and sci-fi of all kinds.

"Run, leap, scurry and scoot to your nearest bookstore and get [Pickover's] books."-Byte

"Bucky Fuller thought big, Arthur C. Clarke thinks big, but Cliff Pickover outdoes them both."-WIRED

"Pickover inspires a new generation of Da Vincis to build unknown flying machines and create new Mona Lisas."-Christian Science Monitor

If extraterrestrials ever landed on earth, they would find us extremely strange. Their first intimation of our existence might well be a presidential speech or the Olympic Games, a mud-wrestling match or Third Rock from the Sun.

What would aliens look like? An intelligent octopus-like creature is certainly plausible. What about odd numbers of limbs-a three-legged alien with three arms and three eyes? Could creatures live at extremely high pressures and temperatures? Would they have any interest in abducting us? Would they want to have sex with us?

In classic Pickover style, here is scientifically based speculation at the far edge of knowledge-and beyond. ... Read more

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For those who like both science and aliens :)
This book is all about the science of aliens. Which means, how would they look like, how would they act, how will they reproduce, how will they communicate with us and so on.
I enjoyed the book mainly because I learned a lot of stuff. I learned about the tons of weird creatures we have right here on earth - alien-like creatures. I enjoyed reading about space-travel possibilities, about weird planets, and weird possible alien life-forms.
All in all, this book is about using science and imagination to think about how possible aliens would be like.

This is not a book for UFO fanatics in no way. It's rather a scientific book about the possibilities.
When, again, the single most important thing I learned from it is about the BILLIONS of species we have right here on earth that are VERY alien.

The book is interesting most of the time, only a few boring sections; And it would have been much more enjoyable if the many sketches/drawings would have been better.

All in all, I can recommend it for those who like to speculate, learn and think..

Mind-boggling, scientifc speculation. Great alien images!

I was able to get an advance copy of Cliff Pickover's "Science of Aliens." Spectacular! The drawings of aliens are wonderful and stimulate the imagination. The innovative scientific speculation on extraterrestrial life, alien biologies, alien abduction, the search for extraterrestrial life (SETI), and alien psychology make this book appeal to a general audience. The pictures excited my ten-year-old, as did the references to science fiction in the movies. Seasoned scientists will appreciate all the hard science and deep research that Pickover had to do in order to consider what aliens might look like. He shows a broad knowledge of the bizarre creatures that already inhabit our planet. There are even some extraterrestrial messages in the book for readers to decode. I definitely recommend this book to teachers (middle school through college) who want to stimulate their students who show an interest in biology and animal life.

Buy this book and feed you brain. You'll definitely not feel the same once you finish this book which lingers in the mind long after other books are long forgotten.

Read the book in one night...
Of course it took all night and I called in sick the next day.

It was terrific. A refreshingly scientific approach --by a real scientist no less -- to the big "What if?" without requiring the reader to have a desk reference handy. Pickover manages to get the point across in a logical yet entertaining style that should keep most people glued to the pages. Sure, he makes a couple of leaps, but hey, we're talking about ALIENS.

This was my first exposure to Pickover. It will definately not be my last.

If you like the subject matter but are tired of all the self-published kooks out there then this is your book.

test is too simple
? = 8
The product of the two digits equals the next number.
7 x 7 = 49; 4 x 9 = 36; 3 x 6 = 18; 1 x 8 = 8.

Great book! Highly recommended!
I just finished reading The Science of Aliens. It is a fascinating read for those interested in exobiology and such things. Cliff has obviously done his research and spent a considerable amount of time pondering the issues related to the
topic. This is not just a collection of speculations on what aliens might be like. For each supposition, you get real life examples of creatures right here on Earth who exhibit some of these very same characteristics and behaviors. And, since a picture is worth a thousand words, Cliff has included a number of artists' renderings, which are extremely helpful in picturing the descriptions. To anyone who is considering this title, I highly recommend it! ... Read more

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Like his predecessor, Heinrich Harrer, who spent seven years in Tibet, Hartwig Hausdorf has ventured, virtually on foot, over many of the sacred places of the Far East. But his aim has been not to discover his own soul, but rather to uncover tell-tale traces of an Alien Mind which may have passed that way millennia ago, and may be passing by again. He has sought out the fabled, forbid