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

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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.

Moving Lessons: Margaret H'Doubler and the Beginning of Dance in American Education

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Great Book on Origins of Dance in American Universities

Moving Lessons: Margaret H'Doubler and the Beginning of Dance in American Education
Janice Ross
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"One of the best dance books of the decade. In focusing on H'Doubler, a complicated woman who combined both vision and short-sightedness, Ross offers a fascinating look at how a generation of academic women exerted influence in universities during a moment when women were in the minority among faculty and administrators."- Mindy Aloff, dance critic for New Republic

Moving Lessons is an insightful and sophisticated look at the origins and influence of dance in American universities, focusing on Margaret H'Doubler, who established the first university courses and the first degree program in dance (at the University of Wisconsin). Dance educator and historian Janice Ross shows that H'Doubler (1889-1982) was both emblematic of her time and an innovator who made deep imprints in American culture. An authentic "New Woman," H'Doubler emerged from a sheltered female Victorian world to take action in the public sphere. She changed the way Americans thought, not just about female physicality but also about higher education for women.

Ross brings together many discourses-from dance history, pedagogical theory, women's history, feminist theory, American history, and the history of the body-in intelligent, exciting, and illuminating ways and adds a new chapter to each of them. She shows how H'Doubler, like Isadora Duncan and other modern dancers, helped to raise dance in the eyes of the middle class from its despised status as lower-class entertainment and "dangerous" social interaction to a serious enterprise. Taking a nuanced critical approach to the history of women's bodies and their representations, Moving Lessons fills a very large gap in the history of dance education.

"An impeccable work of archival scholarship and interpretive history, Ross's explorations of H'Doubler's biography, the details of her classes, and the more abstract unpacking of philosophical theories of learning are both inspiring and intelligent."-Sally Banes, author of Dancing Women: Female Bodies on Stage

"Intimate histories of dance in the American University are extremely rare. Janice Ross has written one that is not only a pleasure to read, it is a major contribution to understanding the development of dance in American higher education."-Elliot W. Eisner, professor of art and the Lee Jacks Professor of Education, Stanford University

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Great Book on Origins of Dance in American Universities.......2001-05-06

This is an excellent book that provides an illuminating history into the origins of dance in education, specifically in American Universities during the early 20th century. Special attention is paid to the influence of Margaret H'Doubler (1889-1982) who in addition to being a dance education pioneer, was a trained biologist who introduced her dance students to anatomical observation using a model skeleton prior to commencing their dance studies.

This is just one of many examples of the historical detail found throughout the text, which beyond being a scholarly work, offers many insightful views of the convergence of dance history, feminism, and the role of women in higher education.

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From a standard college guide you can find loads of statistics about student-to-teacher ratios and women-to-men ratios, SAT averages and grade-point averages, number of applicants versus number of acceptances, and how many parties there are on a Saturday night (much of which is included here, too), but if you're looking to major in the performing arts, you'll have some specific needs the general book will not address. Carole Everett's The Performing Arts Major's College Guide provides specialized sections for dance, drama, and music. She discusses the audition at length, going into what to wear and how to deal with nerves, when to time the audition and what to expect, by what criteria the auditions are evaluated, and what not to do.

For these audition sections alone the guide is worth it. The book goes on, however, to explain the various degrees possible for each major and discuss matters relevant to every college applicant--such as visiting campuses, college interviews, the application process, and financial aid, plus matters particularly pertinent to arts majors, such as assessing one's talent and setting realistic goals. The most vital section follows: the selected listing of performing-arts programs, where for dance and drama, it ranks programs from "most highly recommended" to "recommended" to "noteworthy," and does the same for music, also detailing programs for every area of study, from jazz to orchestra to composition, and many instrument programs, as well, from accordion and bassoon to tuba and voice. In addition, there's an informational section on conservatory programs, and a number of appendices covering alternative careers, an index of schools by state and country, and a checklist for parents. With such focused information, this is a singularly helpful guide for the student pursuing one of the performing arts. --Stephanie Gold

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This edition is out of print and has been replaced by ISBN 0768923255.

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Helpful guide to music schools.......2004-05-17

I used the 2nd edition of this book when I was an undergraduate searching for a good grad school. I found the information to be clear, and, for the most part, accurate. Of course, teachers and institutions can change rapidly, so a student would be wise to consult a university's website or recruiting materials for the most up-to-date information, but I found the print guide to be a good starting point. I am now a university music teacher and recently had one of my students use the 3rd edition while searching for a grad school.

Yes, this book is primarily intended for high school students. However, a graduate student may also find it to be of use...I did!

WARNING! NOT FOR STUDENTS ALREADY ENROLLED IN COLLEGE!.......2002-07-30

You might think that this is a guide for students already in college, but beware. Though it has some good advice, it is supposed to be written for high school students wanting to major in drama, dance, or music in college.

A second warning: This book is dated, five year-old material.

Faulty Editing in Dance Section.......2002-04-07

I bought this guide to help me decide on a dance program, particularly between two in Arizona. Unfortunately there are lots of typos in the book, it seems as if it hasn't been edited (at least the dance section). Some of the mistakes are the following:

1-The schools such as Temple University, Texas Christian University and Towson State University appeared under the "recommended" and "noteworthy" categories for dance. However, in the full description of each school the Author's Comment states all three as " recommended" for dance.

2- The University of Arizona, Tucson is listed in the "noteworthy" category for dance, but later in the full description the Author's Comment reads, "highly recommended" for dance.

I was very confused as to which to believe; the list of schools by category or the Author's Comment. Over all, for me these mistakes are misleading and detract from the credibility of the guide.

On the good side the guide provides you with a lot of information on what to expect from the auditions, and even show you examples of evaluation sheets the teachers use in schools such as Julliard.
It is mostly geared to High school students so if you are an adult seeking to study dance, most of the information will not be helpful.

The BEST RESOURCE for a serious Performing Arts Major.......2000-12-30

After a long and grueling search, I was coming up empty handed on a really thorough resource to satisfy what I was truly looking for to speed up my college choice. This is what I was REALLY looking for to give me the substantial and real answers I desperately sought after for all my college questions. Finding this book was by far the best thing to help me along in my difficult college search.

Great resource for those considering the performing arts.......2000-11-29

I have the second edition of this guide and it is loaded with not only a listing of schools and programs in schools for every type of preforming art but also gives hints on how to audition for these schools, what monologues to do,what to wear at an audition , types of careers a performing arts majore can go into after completion of a preforming arts training or education plus a slew of periododicles(sp?)on the performing arts and sources where they can be bought or ordered. So I can only imagine what is included in this newer 4th edition of this valuable guide now I think with an additional 34 more pages than before. I highly reccomend this Guide.

Themes and Variations from the Foot-Hook Rag

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GREAT book!

Themes and Variations from the Foot-Hook Rag
Georgette Weisz Amowitz
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THE FOOT-HOOK RAG by Georgette Weisz Amowitz was originally written as a reading exercise for Labanotation students. Staged for a trio, THEMES AND VARIATIONS FROM THE FOOT-HOOK RAG is its performance version. Suitable for Middle School age through middle age and accompanied by the music of Scott Joplin, the RAG features several foot-hooks and a few relationship pins. Following its conclusion, a brief introduction to Labanotation helps novices read the dance.

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GREAT book!.......2006-08-01

For anyone who wants a fun read on notation, this is THE book for you! Mrs. Amowitz creates a fun, upbeat dance that students of all ages should enjoy.

Movement and Dance in Early Childhood (Zero to Eight Series)

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Movement and Dance in Early Childhood (Zero to Eight Series)
Mollie Davies
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ASIN: 0761940545

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This is a unique and innovative book on movement and dance development from birth to eight years. The author shares her depth of knowledge and practical experience in helping children to become skilled, creative and imaginative in a wide range of movement-oriented activities. The book seeks to help early childhood educators and parents in very practical ways and provides guidance based on a sound theoretical understanding.

Originally published as Helping Children Learn Through a Movement Perspective, this book has been fully revised and update and now includes:

An extended investigation of how young children learn in and through movement
Detailed links between movement and early childhood theories of education and care
An expanded chapter on dance, which suggests strategies for working with young children
A new chapter showing how expressive aspects of children's movement can be appropriately located. It includes examples for dance at Key Stage 1 and the early phases of Key Stage 2.

Student's Guide to College Music Programs: How to Obtain Financial Aid * Music Industry Careers * Guidelines for a College Audition (Student's Guide to College Music Programs)

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This is why we have to READ the customer reviews!!!
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Student's Guide to College Music Programs: How to Obtain Financial Aid * Music Industry Careers * Guidelines for a College Audition (Student's Guide to College Music Programs)

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ASIN: 0972070214

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The publishers of School Band and Orchestra magazine proudly present the Second Edition of The Student's Guide to College Music Programs, a unique book which offers expanded state-by-state listings of more than 1,300 college and university music programs. For each of the schools in the book, detailed information is given, including basic admission contacts, course requirements and music programs. Every state also has its own "home page," with useful facts for students, such as music programs within the state, the state capitol, and population figures. The book includes invaluable articles on financial aid, what's expected of incoming freshmen, following a musical vocation, and more.

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This is why we have to READ the customer reviews!!!.......2007-08-29

I could have saved myself the $14.95 wasted on this "book" if I had only scrolled down to read what others thought of this garbage. How can an outdated list of schools be considered a helpful book???

What the HELL was that!?!?!?.......2006-05-27

This book was utter garbage, I cant believe I wasted money that I could have spent on fast food or something equally lethal and delicious. If you want real help on making money, read "The Music Business: How YOU can make $500,000 "or more" a year in the music industry by Doing it Yourself!". Thats what helped me through college.

A Waste of my Money.......2005-11-22

This book is not at all what it is billed to be. It is simply a (very long) listing of all colleges in the U.S. that offer degrees in music, and their addresses, phone number and website addresses. There is no other information offered. What does a parent or student do with all this information? Not much!

A Complete Waste.......2005-11-01

My daughter expressed interest in pursuing her music after high school, so this book caught my eye. One would expect that a book entitled "Student's Guide to College Music Programs" might actually provide some information about college music programs. This book is little more than a list of colleges that offer a music program, along with website listings. A five minute Google search will provide more information than is offered by this "guide". The schools are organized by state, and in an apparent effort to beef up the book a little, each state section starts with a recitation of the state's population, state bird, motto, flower and tree, the total number of square miles in the state and the date the state was admitted to the United States -- crucial information when selecting a music program.

Teaching Theatre Today: Pedagogical Views of Theatre in Higher Education

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Teaching Theatre Today: Pedagogical Views of Theatre in Higher Education
Anne Fliotsos , and Gail Medford
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ASIN: 1403966885

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Teaching Theatre Today addresses the changing nature of educational theory, curricula, and teaching methods in theatre programs of colleges and universities of the United States and, to a lesser extent, Great Britain. Thirteen essays are arranged to lead the reader from an overview of changing theories of theater education through the teaching of specific types of courses, to the study of the African American experience in theatre education, to issues of changing pedagogical goals in the United Kingdom, and finally to the current state of training for future teachers of theatre. This book offers both historical and theoretical insights that drove pedagogy in American theatre education in colleges and universities during the twentieth century and into the twenty-first.

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written before it's time...

Dance: A Creative Art Experience
Margaret N. H'Doubler
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ASIN: 0299015246

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A landmark book in dance education is now back in print, its message as valid today as it was more than fifty years ago

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written before it's time..........2001-06-04

brilliant, true and a rare gem. Dance is an up-and-coming art experience that will soon be genuinely valued.

Mediated Access: Broadcasting and Democratic Participation in the Age of Mediated Politics

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Mediated Access: Broadcasting and Democratic Participation in the Age of Mediated Politics
Brian McNair , Matthew Hibbard , and Philip Schlesinger
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ASIN: 1860205925

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The influence of political programs on politics itself is discussed in this compelling examination of the dynamic between the media and the democratic process. The research in this study assesses the impact of broadcasted political debates on formal forms of political participation, such as elections, and considers the value of political programming on the democratic process as a whole. Data collected from focus groups and interviews with media personnel address the aims of political broadcasting, how the creators of these programs target their audience, and whether their efforts have been effective for the general public. Programs covered include special broadcasted debates on the war on terrorism and the war in Iraq.

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Teaching Dance Studies

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Dance Imagery for Technique and Performance

ASIN: 0415970369

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TEACHING DANCE STUDIES introduces key issues in dance pedagogy. Many young people graduating from universities with degrees desire to teach dance, either in college settings or at local dance schools. This collection covers all areas of dance education, including improvisation/choreography; movement analysis; anthropology; theory; music for dance; dance on film; kinesiology/injury prevention; notation; history; archiving; and criticism. Among the contributors are Bill Evans from the University of New Mexico, a leader in Laban/Bartenieff studies, writing on movement analysis; Susan Foster from UCLA, one of the leading dance theoreticians in the country, covering dance theory; Ilene Fox, head of the Dance Notation Bureau, discussing dance notation; and Linda J. Tomko, professor of dance history at U of California, Riverside, addressesing new approaches to teaching the history of all types of dance.
Filling a gap in the field, and including contributions by major experts, this book will strongly appeal to dance history, theory, and pedagogy students, their teachers, and professionals.

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