History: Fiction or Science? (Chronology, No. 1)

Book Description

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.

Bring Me That Horizon: The Making of Pirates of the Caribbean

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Bring me "either" Horizon
A Pirate's Life for Me
Excellent book for POTC fans!!!
Behind the scenes mith Jerry Bruckheimer from Pirates of the Caribbean
Bring Me That Horizon: the Making of Pirates of the Caribbean

Bring Me That Horizon: The Making of Pirates of the Caribbean
Michael Singer
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ASIN: 142310319X
Release Date: 2007-05-22

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Bring me "either" Horizon.......2007-10-18

At Denny Magic Studios we are committed to watch the Disney Corporation closely to see what they are doing as a company in the theme park and movie business. That's why we try to purchase each and every book about Disney, what Disney has done, or what Disney will do. Because we are in the theme park design business, we cannot afford to ignore the company that started it all!

However, we were a bit disappointed in this particular book, and the primary reason was that we had recently purchased the faux leather bound "The Art of the Pirates of the Caribbean". When laid side by side, this book and the one just mentioned are basically the same book. Many of the color plates are repetitive and because we dropped a chunk of change on the faux leather version,. this is by far the better value. So our disappointment would only carry over to those of you that go ahead and by the faux leather bound book after acquiring this one. Either one by itself should satisfy most Disney fans.

A Pirate's Life for Me.......2007-10-11

As the lead animal trainer on all three of the "Pirates of the Caribbean" movies, I found Michael Singer's account of our shared experience accurate, artistic, and exciting. So often, the perspective disseminated via the publicity machine shows an idealized view of the film making process. "Bring Me That Horizon" beautifully illuminates our journey - warts and all. I am especially appreciative of the special chapter on "Critical Critters"(pages 88 & 89). For a veteran of the "Pirates" wars, this book is like a photo album - slash - scrapbook I will cherish forever.

Excellent book for POTC fans!!!.......2007-08-04

This book is very informative and so colorful! The pictures are incredible and it's very entertaining to read the actors' comments on their characters and the trilogy. I'm very glad that I invested the money! Any POTC fan who loves to read about the back stories behind the characters and the storyline will LOVE this!!! I highly recommend this one!

Behind the scenes mith Jerry Bruckheimer from Pirates of the Caribbean.......2007-07-15

For every Pirates movie fan a must have. The Characters talking about things that happened during filming. You get to know them better by reading this, things that you never have read before in any other interview in magazines or on sites. Also very nice phatography by Jerry Bruckheimer. Pictures only published in this book. Whene you are reading this you get great respect for all those people who are working behind the scenes. Then you realise how huge the work is to build a set. You find very much information about how the movie comes to that what we see on the whitescreen. Enormous what a work is done to deliver these three movies for us to see. You read who created the final line "bring me that horizon" of the first movie.

Bring Me That Horizon: the Making of Pirates of the Caribbean.......2007-07-13

This is a great book and well worth the cost. The history of the making of all three movies is very interesting and the pictures are great. I highly recommend this book for any fan of the Pirates trilogy.

The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, the First Marines, and the Secret Mission of 1805

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Pirate Coast
The Pirate Coast; Thomas Jefferson, The First Marines, and the Secret mission of 1805
"Nother excellent book by Mr. Zacks
The Pirate Coast (Book Review)
Great Telling of an Obscure Story

The Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, the First Marines, and the Secret Mission of 1805
Richard Zacks
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ASIN: 140130849X
Release Date: 2006-05-31

Book Description

In an attempt to stop the legendary Barbary Pirates of North Africa from hijacking American ships, William Eaton set out on a secret mission to overthrow the government of Tripoli. The operation was sanctioned by President Thomas Jefferson, who at the last moment grew wary of intermeddling in a foreign government and sent Eaton off without proper national support. Short on supplies, given very little money and only a few men, Eaton and his mission seemed doomed from the start. He triumphed against all odds, recruited a band of European mercenaries in Alexandria, and led them on a march across the Libyan Desert. Once in Tripoli, the ragtag army defeated the local troops and successfully captured Derne, laying the groundwork for the demise of the Barbary Pirates. Now, Richard Zacks brings this important story of Americas first overseas covert op to life.

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Pirate Coast .......2007-09-21

I Just finished a book titled "The Pirate Coast" by Robert Zacks. A very interesting historical account of how a handful of Marines along with General William Eaton embarked on America's first overseas covert op. They traipsed across the Sahara in an endeavor to free American soldiers that were captured and enslaved by Barbary pirates- Moslems. It's an interesting chronicle of how Moslems enslaved Christians, Americans & Europeans dating as far back as the 1700's.

Even back then we were the only nation with the cajones to stand up to these despicable pirates. It was during a time when many nations were intimidated into paying "tribute' to these Moslem nations in order not to be enslaved/ or unlawfully seized from the waters.

It was during these troubling times when a US Navy vessel(USS Philadelphia) ran aground in the harbor of Tripoli-(now Libya) and was captured along with over 270 American soldiers. The Bey or Pasha of Tripoli - Yusef Karamanli was a ruthless thug that murdered his brother, de-throned his father, & exiled his next older brother, Hamet, while keeping Hamet's wife & children hostage in the castle; as an incentive for him not to return and stake claim to his rightful throne. Yusef enjoyed the notoriety of the first foreign ruler ever to declare war on the U.S.A.

I think you would enjoy it.

From the halls of Montezuma to the shores of Tripoli....

The Pirate Coast; Thomas Jefferson, The First Marines, and the Secret mission of 1805.......2007-07-19

Courage, adventure, and political intrigue. Accurate historical account of early American foreign policy toward Muslim states. Many parallels to issues facing America today.

"Nother excellent book by Mr. Zacks.......2007-07-09

And "avoid a land war in asia" should be modified to include North Africa. medaling in the affairs of foreign governments has led us to no good outcomes for a very long time. Mr. Zacks makes is abundantly clear that the grounding of the ship Philadelphia was a minor problem compared with its premature abandonment. And that the secret mission of Pres. Thomas Jefferson and his agent Mr. Eaton led us to far more grief than if we had just arrived with the fleet and demanded an end of this open sea piracy.

A great read for all of those who love politics as theater and are interested in sea stories. Reads like a Patric O'Brien novel but has the full truth in it.

The Pirate Coast (Book Review).......2007-06-30

'Small Fonts'

My biggest issue w/ this book is that the font used is kinda tiny, about 8 or 9 pt. size. I noticed this when I started having headaches after reading it, which I didn't used to get when reading other books.

Comparing it to other Trade Paperback Books, the others normally use 10 pt., rather than the 8-9 pt. size used on this one.

Apparently, this is a rather long book, since even w/ the small font size, it is already almost 500 pages long. If they had used the normal 10 pt. font size, the book would've ballooned to 600-700 pages, adding to the costs & perhaps made the book unattractive.

The book could've likely used more careful editing, trimming it down to around 500 pages using the usual 10 pt. font size.

I sort of regretted buying this book, its kinda expensive, & am not sure if I will ever be able to finish it.

Great Telling of an Obscure Story.......2007-05-30

Richard Zacks' "Pirate Coast: Thomas Jefferson, the First Marines, and the Secret Mission of 1805" is an engrossing tale of one of the first US overseas "covert" missions. While also telling the story of the First Barbary War, Zack concentrates on the energetic and ambitious William Eaton, whose audacious plan was to march over 500 miles across the North African desert to attack Tripoli (one of the Barbary States) from land.

Eaton's successful attack on the town of Derna was a key element in the peace made to conclude the war. However, upon his return to the United States, Eaton fell into political conflict with President Thomas Jefferson and was never compensated for much of his personal expenses from the expedition - and he eventually died a broken alcoholic.

"Pirate Coast" is not a full telling of the First Barbary War, but Zacks gives enough background that the reader can follow the big picture while also focusing on Eaton's courageous and daring mission. Zacks also brings the many historical characters to life, showing how their personalities impacted the war, the mission, and the aftermath. This is an excellent book for anyone interesting in US history, military history, or who wants to learn more about this forgotten war.

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Finally!
The Art of the Pirates of the Caribbean
This is Quality
Art of Pirates of the Caribbean--THIS IS THE WAY IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE DONE!
Sketches and concept art

Art of Pirates of the Caribbean, The

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ASIN: 1423103181
Release Date: 2007-05-22

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Finally!.......2007-09-17

I'm one of the artists featured in the book. I have to say this is one book that I'm proud to have my name attached. Too often "Art of" books smack of kissing up to the producers and above the line folks. This is an "art of" book that doesn't lie. It's just a bunch of art. Period. Thanks to Jon Rogers at Disney for putting this together.

The Art of the Pirates of the Caribbean.......2007-09-16

Ever wanted to see how they came they came up with the characters, settings, and more for the hit blockbuster trilogy Pirates of the Caribbean? Then you definitely should check this one out. The book is huge and bound in a beautiful leather cover. The pictures and illustrations are no less than amazing and are definitely worth the $$$ you're going to spend. So, if you are a Pirates of the Caribbean fan or just love artwork get this now!

This is Quality.......2007-09-08

This is worth owning. The prints of the artwork are very large, as compared to other 'art of' books. I would have preferred artist liner notes though.

Art of Pirates of the Caribbean--THIS IS THE WAY IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE DONE!.......2007-08-12

I am a big fan of "The Art of..." type books, and they are usually great fun and add to my enjoyment of the movie. "The Art of Pirates of the Caribbean", however, sets a new standard for quality in this type of book. From the faux-leather cover and binding, to the quality of the paper and the standards of the printing and color reproduction, this is the BEST book of its kind I have ever seen. Filled with fantastic art from all three movies, lavishly laid out...two page fold-out spreads; framable quality full page paintings and sketches..this book has it ALL. If you're a fan of the movies; appreciate great Pirate Art; or simply enjoy a lavishly produced movie book--BUY THIS BOOK (or as Capt. Jack would say--"Just go and steal it!")

Sketches and concept art.......2007-07-28

The Art of the Pirates of the Caribbean is a 160-page hardcover priced at a hefty $50. Although the art covers all three movies, it is mostly sketches and concept art without explanatory text or behind the scenes discussion. As such, it's good eye candy, but not much else.

This is a book you can set on the coffee table for friends to flip through. However, as a huge fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, I was ready to devour this book and came away somewhat disappointed. The drawings are a mix of black-and-white and color of the characters, ships, scenes, and such. Some of the drawings are storyboards and there are a few fold out pages.

Pirates of the Caribbean Visual Guide (Pirates of the Caribbean)

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A Pirate lover's eye candy
The uncompleted visual guide to Priates of the Caribbean
Tired Of Depp and Bloom
Story of Pirates of the Caribbean movies in color
Fun and useful

Pirates of the Caribbean Visual Guide (Pirates of the Caribbean)
Richard Platt
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ASIN: 0756626765

Book Description

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Visual Guide is packed with exciting stills from the movies and images of numerous props - from cutlasses to treasure chests. Contains spectacular Disney illustrations of Cannibal Island, the Flying Dutchman, the eerie Bayou swamp and Singapore's bustling harbour, plus a detachable double-sided poster featuring cut-away illustrations of the Black Pearl and Sao Feng's junk boat the Empress. The guide provides readers with a fascinating insight to all three Pirates of the Caribbean movies - with in-depth details about all the main characters, the magnificent ships and exotic locations. (c) 2006 Disney

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A Pirate lover's eye candy.......2007-08-26

I LOVE Dorling-Kindersly Books! There has never been a publisher that has produced better visual guides to just about everything than DK. So it comes as no surprise that their volume on the third Pirates of the Caribbean film is a joy to look at. You either like the movies--or you don't. BUT, if you like them, the fantastic visual world they created is one of the main draws. This DK volume does the usual wonderful job of putting together a beautifully photographed collection of some of the most striking images from the film. The only problem with the book is, I wish it were longer!

The uncompleted visual guide to Priates of the Caribbean.......2007-08-07

The book is very good, not only the content, but also the print. But it is still not a "complete" visual guide to Piates of the Caribbean, because the world map of the priates on the seven seas is not in the book, that make me very disappoint.

Tired Of Depp and Bloom.......2007-08-06

Another POTC item that focuses on Depp and Bloom (yawn). Geoffrey Rush is a fabulous actor and is not receiving credit he deserves for his excellent performance as Barbossa. Rush is one of the most talented actors who plays many different characters. He is not tied down to one type of character like Depp and Bloom often are. I would only recommend this book to a die-hard Bloom or Depp fan.

Story of Pirates of the Caribbean movies in color.......2007-07-15

Very nice storybook of the POTC trilogy. Full colored. The Characters and the ships with lots of details which every Pirate movie fan wants to know. For adults en growing up childeren. Much pictures and easy text.

Fun and useful.......2007-06-13

My kids have found this to be a great reference tool as they write stories or make their own "Pirates of the Caribbean" story tapes. The pictures are great too.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - The Movie Storybook (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End)

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Beautiful book
The Mystic's Journey
Force of Will
Different insight worthwhile!
Lovely photos

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - The Movie Storybook (Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End)
T.t. Sutherland
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ASIN: 1423103785
Release Date: 2007-04-10

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Beautiful book.......2007-06-01

This book was on my 8 year old grandson's birthday list. He loves it. Paper is high quality and full of very colorful pictures.

The Mystic's Journey.......2007-05-31

As with previous releases, Disney created a number of books featuring photographs from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. These picture books are best for bedtime reading for young children. The books are loosely based on the movie and each tell a part of the story:

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - Saving Jack Sparrow is a 24-page picture book zeroing in on the attempted rescue of Jack Sparrow. Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is hopelessly trapped in Davy Jones' locker after a harrowing encounter with the dreaded Kracken. Jack has gone beyond and to bring him back will require somethinig special.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - Force of Will is a 24-page picture book telling the story of Will Turner. He wants to rescue Jack but also to ensure the love of his life, Elizabeth Swann, doesn't come to harm.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - The Mystic's Journey is a 32-page picture book telling the story of Tia Dalma. Tia Dalma, Pintel, and Ragetti must reach exotic Singapore to convince the infamous pirate Sao Feng to provide them with charts and a ship.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - Singapore! is a 32-page picture book telling the story of the infamous Chinese pirate Sao Feng and his part in the movie.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - Escape from Davy Jones is a 32-page picture book telling the story of the heroic escape from Davy Jones.

These picture books are meant for readers 5 to 7 years old. For older children who are reading on their own, their are much better Jack Sparrow stories to read. There's a fairly good junior novelization of the movie, and there's a growing number of Young Jack Sparrow books

Jack Sparrow #1: The Coming Storm
Jack Sparrow #2: The Siren Song
Jack Sparrow #3: The Pirate Chase
Jack Sparrow #4: The Sword of Cortez
Jack Sparrow #5: Age of Bronze
Jack Sparrow #6: Silver
Jack Sparrow #7: City of Gold
Jack Sparrow #8: The Timekeeper
Jack Sparrow #9: Dance of the Hours
Jack Sparrow #10: Sins of the Fathers

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is a great adventure story and recommended for anyone who loves pirates. For adventure lovers, I also recommend "The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches" and "In the Service of Dragons."

Force of Will.......2007-05-31

As with previous releases, Disney created a number of books featuring photographs from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End. These picture books are best for bedtime reading for young children. The books are loosely based on the movie and each tell a part of the story:

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - Saving Jack Sparrow is a 24-page picture book zeroing in on the attempted rescue of Jack Sparrow. Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp) is hopelessly trapped in Davy Jones' locker after a harrowing encounter with the dreaded Kracken. Jack has gone beyond and to bring him back will require somethinig special.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - Force of Will is a 24-page picture book telling the story of Will Turner. He wants to rescue Jack but also to ensure the love of his life, Elizabeth Swann, doesn't come to harm.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - The Mystic's Journey is a 32-page picture book telling the story of Tia Dalma. Tia Dalma, Pintel, and Ragetti must reach exotic Singapore to convince the infamous pirate Sao Feng to provide them with charts and a ship.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - Singapore! is a 32-page picture book telling the story of the infamous Chinese pirate Sao Feng and his part in the movie.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End - Escape from Davy Jones is a 32-page picture book telling the story of the heroic escape from Davy Jones.

These picture books are meant for readers 5 to [...]. For older children who are reading on their own, their are much better Jack Sparrow stories to read. There's a fairly good junior novelization of the movie, and there's a growing number of Young Jack Sparrow books

Jack Sparrow #1: The Coming Storm
Jack Sparrow #2: The Siren Song
Jack Sparrow #3: The Pirate Chase
Jack Sparrow #4: The Sword of Cortez
Jack Sparrow #5: Age of Bronze
Jack Sparrow #6: Silver
Jack Sparrow #7: City of Gold
Jack Sparrow #8: The Timekeeper
Jack Sparrow #9: Dance of the Hours
Jack Sparrow #10: Sins of the Fathers

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End is a great adventure story and recommended for anyone who loves pirates. For adventure lovers, I also recommend "The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches" and "In the Service of Dragons."

Different insight worthwhile!.......2007-05-21

I'm a huge fan of Naomi Harris so I think this was a wonderful little
book! I loved the pictures and the insight that you aquire from reading
how still another charactor was looking at the situations in the movie.
I'm very happy I purchased this booklet!

Lovely photos.......2007-05-21

I found this book to be full of lovely photos but brief on text.
Basically the same format as the "Dead Man's Chest" Storybook. Once
you see the movie it all makes sense and it is 98% complete but all
is in how you look at it, and it's difficult to "read" it correctly without
first seening the movie, as with the last book. The childs novel is
a great deal more informative. All in all I'm happy I bought it.

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (Junior Novelization)

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Longer edition is available.
No ending
THE BEST SO FAR!
You'll LOVE this book!
Great book

Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (Junior Novelization)
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ASIN: 1423103777
Release Date: 2007-04-10

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Longer edition is available........2007-06-19

I too was looking forward to getting the novelization for this book, but after having seen the movie and finding out how it ended there was NO WAY I was going to buy this book without that ending. However----I work next door to Barnes and Nobles and they have the complete version in a limited edition hardcover. It is pretty good. And---it has the complete story and explains some of the things you may have missed from the movie. I hope that someday Amazon will carry this edition and if they have it already then I guess I missed it.

No ending.......2007-06-06

In case you only look at the number of stars and don't read the full text of the other reviews, this book does not include any of the climax of the film. I bought this book for my girl because she fell asleep during the end of the film and I wanted her to be able to find out what happened before the DVD came out. It annoys me greatly that Barnes & Noble has a 'special edition' with extra chapters in it, but they left out the entire resolution of the film from the standard edition.

Does Jack or Will get the girl? Does Davey Jones get what's coming to him? Are the pirates wiped out? You'll never know if you read this book.

THE BEST SO FAR!.......2007-06-04

This book is amazing.It has a great story and plot.Not only that you get colorful pictures from the movie!I find that very useful to see the faces of the unknow chracters.I havent gotten the book but i read most of it at Barnes And Nobles and I loved it!couldnt put it down.unfortunately i didnt have enought money at the time!But when i do this will be my first choice!I also reccomend the hardcover special edition from barnes and nobles booksellers.It has the special ending with jack and the special movie theatre ending!!!!A MUST BUY FOR ALL PIRATES FANs.yo ho yo ho a pirates life for me!!........

You'll LOVE this book!.......2007-05-28

This book is a great buy, and book! It doesn't say the ending. You should really buy this book if you like Pirates of the Caribbean. Even if you're not so fond of Pirates of the Caribbean, trust me, you'll be fond of it once you read this book! It's full of action and excitment. You'll love it!

Great book.......2007-04-30

This Book is very good, compared to the book for Dead Man's Chest. To Let everyone know it DOES NOT give you the ending, it ends right when they're about to have the final fight (in the trailer Davy and Jack fighting, the whirlpool) that stuff is left out so there isn't really any spoilers but still a couple spoilers so be warned about that. It also has humor and action . Anyway this is a really great book I suggest you buy it savvy? and remember when in doubt, drink rum

Pirate Soul: A Swashbuckling Journey Through the Golden Age of Pirates

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Arrrrghhh!
Pirate Popup Book
Great, fun book for young & old
Good Reference
Cool

Pirate Soul: A Swashbuckling Journey Through the Golden Age of Pirates
Pat Croce
Manufacturer: Running Press Book Publishers
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0762427566

Book Description

Journey through the Golden Age of Piracy (1690-1730) with one of the foremost pirate-artifact collectors and authorities. Inside this deluxe interactive adventure you'll find engaging authoritative text on all facets of pirate life and history, complemented by fantastic full-color art and over 30 fun and fascinating three-dimensional features. This one-of-a-kind book-plus includes a working period compass, a replica authentic jolly roger, a fold-out treasure map, pieces of eight, period playing cards, a flask of "gunpowder," a cat-o'-nine-tails, Henry Every's 1696 Wanted poster, and much more!

100 full-color illustrations and photographs
30 interactive 3-D features
Includes Authentic full-size removable Jolly Roger!

Customer Reviews:

Arrrrghhh!.......2007-10-13

This book is great! If you love pirates and the history of them, this is for you. There is a lot of real history and facts in this book. Plus the interactive items in it are worth it. It's not a pop-up, but it has several items you can pull out and read/play with. Definitely recommend this for pirate lovers of any age.

Pirate Popup Book.......2007-07-16

Great book for kids-preteens to learn about Pirates. Lots of "swag" to open up and look through, from official looking orders and rosters to currency and even your very own pirate flag.

Something neat to browse through and get some neat details and tidbits but certainly not an adult book

Great, fun book for young & old.......2007-02-20

Cool book, unique, worth every penny. Would love to see musuem.

Good Reference.......2007-02-03

I have seen in many reviews that people purchased this book for their children. This is probably due to the fact that there are removable items within the pages of this book. These are actually replicas of authentic 17th and 18th century documents, a really bad hand of period playing cards, and a replica of an authentic pirate flag. in regards to these documents they are somewhat difficult to read (due to the fact the printing in these times was not exactly "good"). Also the fact that this book covers pirate torture techniques and some of there deaths in gruesome detail makes me wonder if young children should be reading that. Anyway, if you want a fun book for the kids pick up "pirates" by john Matthews, if you want a good introductory to the "golden age of piracy" pick this book

Cool.......2007-01-24

What a neat book and it's by Croche...a philly guy. I just thought it was well put together, fun to look at, and there was a lot of cool info in there that made me want to go visit his museum in Key West so I could learn more.

Empire of Blue Water: Captain Morgan's Great Pirate Army, the Epic Battle for the Americas, and the Catastrophe That Ended the Outlaws' Bloody Reign

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accesible and intriguing tale of the man that changed the Western Hemisphere
The facts behind the legends
Disappointing Read
Private or privateer?
Hooked from first page!

Empire of Blue Water: Captain Morgan's Great Pirate Army, the Epic Battle for the Americas, and the Catastrophe That Ended the Outlaws' Bloody Reign
Stephan Talty
Manufacturer: Crown
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0307236609
Release Date: 2007-04-24

Book Description

He challenged the greatest empire on earth with a ragtag bunch of renegades—and brought it to its knees. Empire of Blue Water is the real story of the pirates of the Caribbean.

Henry Morgan, a twenty-year-old Welshman, crossed the Atlantic in 1655, hell-bent on making his fortune. Over the next three decades, his exploits in the Caribbean in the service of the English became legendary. His daring attacks on the mighty Spanish Empire on land and at sea determined the fates of kings and queens, and his victories helped shape the destiny of the New World.

Morgan gathered disaffected European sailors and soldiers, hard-bitten adventurers, runaway slaves, and vicious cutthroats, and turned them into the most feared army in the Western Hemisphere. Sailing out from the English stronghold of Port Royal, Jamaica, “the wickedest city in the New World,” Morgan and his men terrorized Spanish merchant ships and devastated the cities where great riches in silver, gold, and gems lay waiting. His last raid, a daring assault on the fabled city of Panama, helped break Spain’s hold on the Americas forever.

Awash with bloody battles, political intrigues, natural disaster, and a cast of characters more compelling, bizarre, and memorable than any found in a Hollywood swashbuckler—including the notorious pirate L’Ollonais, the soul-tortured King Philip IV of Spain, and Thomas Modyford, the crafty English governor of Jamaica—Empire of Blue Water brilliantly re-creates the passions and the violence of the age of exploration and empire.

Customer Reviews:

accesible and intriguing tale of the man that changed the Western Hemisphere.......2007-09-13

A wonderfully well-written (flows perfectly and keeps the interest of the reader with brilliant description and exciting prose), this is the story of Henry Morgan and his historic role in the threshold of New World history between the old, honor-bound, religiously dominated Nationalism of Spanish control and the cut-throat, money-ruled, trade-dominated, mercantile rule of England. Henry Morgan, a patriot and a ruthless privateer, was a bloody genius, a democrat, and he embodied all that the pirates stood for in the New World: freedom, power, and riches--all for the taking by anyone not fettered by ideas of nobility and birthright. Henry Morgan is compared and contrasted with the average pirate (who he increasingly distances himself from) and the Spanish and British nobility. Fascinating and accessible. Grade: A-

The facts behind the legends.......2007-08-13

I'm not a history buff, but I really enjoyed reading what some of the legends about pirates are based on. In particular, I didn't know about Henry Morgan, and found reading about his exploits so enthralling, the book was difficult to put down. It was a nice touch to convert the pirates' takes into todays dollar equivalents. These guys were major players! Very enjoyable book.

Disappointing Read.......2007-08-08

I expected an engaging read about Henry Morgan, but found this writer's style not to be my cup of tea. I found it boring and gave up after 75, or so, pages. I recently finished "Einstein" and expected a similar narrative, but came away disappointed.

Private or privateer? .......2007-08-03

I've never been much interested in pirates, but I found myself enthralled with Stephan Talty's Empire of Blue Water: Captain Morgan's Great Pirate Army, the Epic Battle for the Americas, and the Catastrophe That Ended the Outlaws' Bloody Reign.

Empire of Blue Water begins with the British trying to muscle in on Spain's hold in the New World by conquering Jamaica. At the time, Welshman Henry Morgan was a young sailor. But by the end of his life, he proved to be one of the most influential men in the Caribbean and helped to change the course of world history.

There was a thin line between being a private or a privateer, with Morgan being in the latter group. Privateering was actually invented by Henry VIII. This cash-strapped king offered commissions to sea captains to harass the French, attacking and capturing enemy ships. But unlike regular pirates, privateers gave a percentage of their "profits" to the crown. A romantic imagine exists today about pirates, but pirating was a very hard and dangerous life. But unlike most jobs, pirating was a "democratic institution." "The most important decisions were made from the bottom up." As for leadership, "the captain was only in charge when the crew was fighting, chasing a ship, or being chased."

Henry Morgan made a name (and a fortune) for himself by amassing large groups of pirates and staging four of the most daring raids of that period. They were against Granada, Portobello, Maracaibo and Panama. The Caribbean was akin to the Wild West in these days and Morgan proved to be a bold and brilliant leader. His cunning strategies allowed him to assess the weaknesses of the Spanish and to beat them at almost every turn. When England and Spain finally signed a peace treaty, pirating was outlawed. Morgan was one of the few who made a successful transition to private life, running his Jamaican plantation and becoming deputy governor.

There are fascinating tidbits of information in Blue Waters and I enjoyed how Henry Morgan and his exploits affected the world stage. Morgan had much to do with breaking the back of the Spanish Empire. "Without him, who knows what the map of the Caribbean and even the United States might look like." After 1713, Spain ceased to be a world power. Also, an earthquake in Port Royal four years after Morgan's death destroyed this Jamaican trade capital. Trade with Port Royal was then diverted through the American Colonies, never to return.

So, was Captain Morgan a bold, brilliant privateer or a "rampaging, torturing, thieving pirate?" Read Stephan Talty and decide for yourself!

Hooked from first page!.......2007-07-27

A very enjoyable, informative read. As someone who enjoys reading about this time period, I found this book to be extremely well researched and well written. The author captures the complexity of the time period and conveys it in a very engaging manner! I highly recommend "Empire of Blue Water"

The Musical World of Boublil and Schonberg: The Creators of Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Martin Guerre and The Pirate Queen

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Very insightful

The Musical World of Boublil and Schonberg: The Creators of Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Martin Guerre and The Pirate Queen
Margaret Vermette
Manufacturer: Applause Theatre and Cinema Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1557837155

Book Description

Two Frenchmen, an idea, and a blank piece of paper. That's how it started. Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg are the creators of the multi-award-winning and much-loved musicals Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Martin Guerre and now an exciting new work The Pirate Queen. Les Miserables alone has been seen by over 53 million people.

The Musical World of Boublil and Schonberg is the first book to offer a comprehensive look behind the closed doors of these intensely private musical theatre giants. Boublil and Schonberg take center stage and talk openly about their methods and the creative processes involved in writing the book, the music, and the lyrics. Additional interviews from collaborators such as their co-writers Herbert Kretzmer, Richard Maltby, Stephen Clark, and John Dempsey; their directors Trevor Nunn, John Caird, Nicholas Hytner, Conall Morrison, and Frank Galati; the choreographer of The Pirate Queen, Mark Dendy; and their long-time producer Cameron Mackintosh gives the reader a full view into their successful process.

Full-color production photographs tell the story of each musical.

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Very insightful.......2007-04-11

This book is a wonderfully insightful book to some of my favorite musicals! I really enjoyed the background information as to how some of the musicals came to be, the processes that were followed...everything! I highly recommend this book!

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