Nonequilibrium Statistical Mechanics of Heterogeneous Fluid Systems

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There is a wide variety of heterogeneous fluid systems that possess interphase surfaces. This monograph is devoted to pioneering studies in nonequilibrium statistical mechanics of such systems. Starting from the Liouville equation, the equations of surface hydrodynamics are derived with allowance for discontinuities of thermodynamic parameters of interphase boundaries. Brownian motion of a large solid particle in a fluid and nucleation are treated as results of fluctuations of flows across particle surfaces. With the use of the Gibbs method, a shock wave in a gas is considered as a sort of an interphase surface, and the surface tension of a shock front is introduced for the first time.

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Recorded history is a finely-woven magic fabric of intricate lies about events predating the sixteenth century. There is not a single piece of evidence that can be reliably and independently traced back earlier than the eleventh century. This book details events that are substantiated by hard facts and logic, and validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources.

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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03

Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.

Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19

Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.

Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09

There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.

For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.

Very Interesting.......2007-03-07

It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.

History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10

Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.

I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.

Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.

Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.

I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.

This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.

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Flawed in translation
History of the World: From a Slightly Different Angle
Political satires set safely in the distant past
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Apocryphal Tales
Karel Capek
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Flawed in translation .......2007-07-31

Capek is a brilliant and creative writer, whose musings are well worth careful translation into English. Sadly, this edition's been insensitively translated, with characters forced into the type of "working-stiff" American English that Isaac Asimov does so badly (and Bruce Springsteen does so well by avoiding a patronising tone). The Damon Runyanesque argot sits uncomfortably with the Central European setting of these tales and for me renders them unreadable. Such a great opportunity missed! Such a terrible thing to do to great literature! PLEASE edit the translation into something resembling English....then I'll buy 3 copies and tell all my friends to get it. As of now....no.

History of the World: From a Slightly Different Angle.......2004-08-23

Karel Capek was a giant of Czech cultural and political life in the years of the first Czech Republic between WWI and WWII. Èapek rose to fame as the author of RUR, the play that introduced the word robot to the world. He was also the author of the highly acclaimed novel War With the Newts and a newspaper essayist. His life and work during this period was inextricably linked with belief in democracy upon which the First Republic was founded. Capek's devout faith in democracy informed both his world view and his writing. This is particularly evident in his Apocryphal Tales. This edition also contains a group of stories known as the Would Be Tales. Generally, these stories were originally published in Czech newspapers or literary journals.

Apocryphal Tales is a journey through the history of the world. In a series of short stories from the discovery of fire through Napoleon, Capek presents a little vignette with a viewpoint slightly different from our received wisdom. The tales begin with the Punishment of Prometheus, in which Prometheus is sentenced to death for his discovery of fire. The grounds: blasphemy; damaging the property of others; and treason. Next, an old cave man bemoans the audacity and idleness of the younger generation, wasting their time drawing bison and other creatures on cave walls. A solider complains about Achilles' vain striving for glory in doing battle with Troy. Next we come across a letter from Alexander the Great to Aristotle in which he tries to explain to his old teacher that his desire to conquer the world is based purely on the need to more properly defend his small homeland. When one considers that this last piece was written in 1937 the tale is as much a cautionary note as it is a simple story. The Death of Archimedes is also prescient. Written in April, 1938, it shows a conquering Roman soldier trying to convince Archimedes that he would do well to turn his scientific skills to the construction of weapons of mass destruction. Archimedes refuses and the story ends thusly: "It was later reported that the learned Archimedes had met his death through an accident." This last sentence tracked the official language used in reports issued by totalitarian regimes after it had killed one of its so-called enemies.

The Tales include a series of stories involving the life and death of Jesus, each told from a slightly different perspective. The miracle of the loaves and fishes is told from the point of view of a baker whose primary concern is the impact the miracle will have on the price of his bread. After the crucifixion, two Hebrew locals debate the error of Jesus' methods although not his message. In another, Pilate engages in a dialogue with Joseph of Arimathea over the political implications of the crucifixion. Their dialogue on "what is truth" still resonates long after I finished reading it. Èapek also invokes fictional characters, Romeo & Juliet, and Hamlet in two humorous sagas.

Capek's `would-be' tales are written in a similar style but are written in a contemporary setting. The most compelling of these are the last two, Anonymous Letter and Ten Centavos. In the first, a writer who has produced articles supporting the consumption of cheese is the subject of a hate mail campaign. Ten Centavos involves the horror of an honorable man being publicly besmirched by an avenging state. These stories must surely have had some resonance for Èapek as, as his life neared its end in 1938, he became subject to vicious attacks from some who held him partly responsible for the fate that was about to befall Czechoslovakia.

These are all beautiful stories told in simple narrative form. It has been said of Capek that his deep belief in democracy made him want to present his ideas to be accessible to anyone who could read. I do not know this to be the case but the spirit of Capek's stories shine through readily. These stories would be appreciated by anyone interested in short stories whether or not they have a specific interest in Czech literature. This collection is well worth reading.

Political satires set safely in the distant past.......2002-07-26

This is a collection of short pieces from the Czechoslovakian author of "R.U.R." (the futuristic play in which he coined the term 'robot') who stands out as a calming voice among the chaos of Central Europe in the early 20th Century. The bulk of this volume is comprised of tight, pointed retellings of stories from classical literature: the Greeks, the Bible, and even Shakespeare. By taking a unique slant on some well-known stories, usually with humorous or sardonic overtones, Capek creates modern fables with clearly implied morals that provide practical advice for even the most contemporary readers. Themes range from fear of change, and the importance of the work ethic, to contempt for mob mentality. By placing these tales in the distant past, he is able to present specific political arguments without too openly offending the powers-of-the-moment. With his warm humanism, pointed humor, and continuing sociopolitical relevance, Capek should be a great favorite of fans of such political humorists as Art Buchwald and Jimmy Breslin. With the re-emergence of Eastern/Central Europe from communist domination, it's not too much to hope that Capek's work will soon enjoy the reputation it so richly deserves.

wonderful.......1999-09-02

This is terrific!I think Capek is the most underrated writer of the century{at least}.He's comparatively little known,and seldom given credit even for the word "robot" which he "invented".He's got it all-humor,lovely language{it even shines through in a translation},delightful stile,and more... And he's not just a great writer,but a great playwright,too-his "Macropulos Affair" and "R.U.R" are classics.Warmly recommended.

The Issa Tale That Will Not Die, Nicholas Notovitch and His Fraudulent Gospel

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Jesus between 12 and 30: Christianity Meets Buddhism?

The Issa Tale That Will Not Die, Nicholas Notovitch and His Fraudulent Gospel
H. Louis Fader
Manufacturer: University Press of America
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ASIN: 0761826572

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This book is a fresh investigation disproving the notion, popular today among certain segments of the world's religious culture, that the Russian journalist Nicholas Notovitch definitely discovered, at an Indo-Tibetan monastery, a bona fide ancient Buddhist manuscript which allegedly described Jesus' travels to India and Central Asia before he then launched his well-know public ministry back in Israel.

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Jesus between 12 and 30: Christianity Meets Buddhism?.......2004-11-15

Have you ever wondered what Jesus Christ did after His intellectual challenge to the Jewish leaders at the age of 12 and before His own ministry at the age of 30? Some feel that this 18 year gap was filled by a journey to India (and other far eastern countries). In was here, some contend, that Jesus was influenced by Buddhism and other eastern religions and philosophies.

This sounds humorous--and it should. This is because it is a laughable theory!

H. Louis Fader writes a complex book refuting the idea that Christ made his way to Far-Eastern countries (such as India, Tibet, et. al.) and was in any way influenced by Buddhist philosophies. Fader's collegiate-level book is extremely thorough. It actually reads like a doctoral theses and a detective novel. In the end, Fader sucessfully gives very compelling evidence that Nicholas Notovitch's "Lost Gospel" is nothing more than a [...]

I have given this book "4 stars." This is not because it is lacking in anything. It is because it is written for people who are above-average readers and thinkers in the areas Fader covers. This is not asserted to insult anybody's intelligence. It is stated to show that the book may be over the avererage person's head. However, those who have a genuine interest in the topic of Notovitch's "Lost Gospel" will find the book very helpful. Fader cuts no corners in proving that Christ did not receive any training from Buddhist monks in far-eastern lands.

The book may be confusing to people who do not understand Christian theology or who do not understand the debate about Christ being influence by far-eastern theology. As stated--Fader refutes the notion that Jesus made His way too far east of Israel on the map--let alone making it the whole way to India. I recommend the book to advanced readers who are seeking to learn more about the alleged relationship between Christianity and Buddhism. I do not recommend the book to novice readers who lack in knowledge about Christian and far-eastern theology.

Strange tales about Jesus: A survey of unfamiliar gospels

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A persuasive expose of popular Jesus scams.

Strange tales about Jesus: A survey of unfamiliar gospels
Per Beskow
Manufacturer: Fortress Press
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ASIN: 0800616863

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A persuasive expose of popular Jesus scams........2000-10-20

In this little book, Swedish scholar Per Beskow takes on some of the most influential stories about Jesus of our time: the Book of Mormon, Life of Saint Issa, Aquarian Gospel, Gospel of Barnabas, Gospel of the Holy Twelve, and others. He describes how each was produced, and shows why each is clearly a fraud. He knows more about European tales than American, and skips over stories that fall outside the boundaries of his chosen subject matter. (His approach is mostly historical, so in general he does not deal with channeled revelations.) Also, the book was written about 20 years ago, so of course he gives no mention of more recent strange story-tellers like Elizabeth Claire Prophet, Richard Paton, or Neale Walsch. (Though he hardly needs to.) But within those parameters, his analysis is effective and persuasive. Beskow is fair-minded and dispassionate, and tends to give his subjects the benefit of the doubt when he can. At the same time, he cuts through smoke screens and malarky with precision and efficiency.

While his approach is mostly historical, at the end of the book Beskow also remarks on the astonishing "freshness, power, and ability to move" of the N.T. Gospels, in comparison to these works. For interesting arguments related to that point, I reommend the second half of Chesterton's Everlasting Man, and essays by Machen (History and Faith) and C. S. Lewis (Fernseed and Elephants).

Also my own new book, Jesus and the Religions of Man. In it, I add the scholarly "historical Jesus" and a few other Hindu and Buddhist figures, to Beskow's list of strange tales. Just as Muslims, Hindus, Mormons, and New Agers recreate Jesus in their images to protect their view of life, so Humanists like Funk and Crossan betray scholarly principles by "projecting" their ideals onto First Century history. I argue that this inability of people of various ideologies to write Gospels that match the original, suggests that the disciples not only would not but could not have made up "their" Jesus.

I bought several copies of Strange Tales from the publisher several years ago, so even though the book is out of print, it may still be available.

d.marshall@sun.ac.jp

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The Bite and Other Apocryphal Tales
Francis Greig
Manufacturer: Jonathan Cape
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Gather No Moss An Apocryphal Autobiography (The eye-widening and merry tale of a publicity man and part-time roue who breaks the rules by living happily ever after.)
Sean O'Hanlon
Manufacturer: Harper & Brothers
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HEADS YOU LOSE AND OTHER APOCRYPHAL TALES
Francis Greig
Manufacturer: Crown
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Heads You Lose And Other Apocryphal Tales
Francis GREIG
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The Lost Books of the Bible and the Forgotten Books of Eden (Manuscripts Excluded and Suppressed From the Canon of Scripture)

Manufacturer: World Bible Publishers
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Though apocryphal in nature, these books - suppressed by the Church Fathers - are fascinating and beautifully written. Here you can read for yourself many of the manuscripts which were excluded from the Canon of Scripture, and discover new appreciation for those which were chosen. Included are the Apostles' Creed, the Psalms and odes of Solomon, the tale of Joseph and Potiphar's wife, the story of Adam and Eve following the Fall, the life and childhood of Mary, and the childhood of Jesus. Warmth, intimacy, and humanity fill these pages of enjoyable reading.

Apocryphal Tales: With a Selection of Fables and Would-Be Tales.: An article from: World Literature Today

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Apocryphal Tales: With a Selection of Fables and Would-Be Tales.: An article from: World Literature Today
B.R. Bradbrook
Manufacturer: University of Oklahoma
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This digital document is an article from World Literature Today, published by University of Oklahoma on March 22, 1998. The length of the article is 593 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Apocryphal Tales: With a Selection of Fables and Would-Be Tales.
Author: B.R. Bradbrook
Publication: World Literature Today (Refereed)
Date: March 22, 1998
Publisher: University of Oklahoma
Volume: v72 Issue: n2 Page: p411(2)

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