The authors of Civilization One return; bringing new evidence about the Moon that will shake up our world. Christopher Knight and Alan Butler realized that the ancient system of geometry they presented in their earlier; breakthrough study works as perfectly for the Moon as it does the Earth. They found a consistent sequence of integer numbers that they can apply to every major aspect of the Moon; no such pattern emerges for any other planet or moon in the solar system. In addition; Knight and Butler discovered that the Moon possesses few or no heavy metals and has no core—something that should not be possible. Their persuasive conclusion: if higher life only developed on Earth because the Moon is exactly what it is and where it is; it becomes unreasonable to cling to the idea that the Moon is a natural object—an idea with profound implications.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Union Monitor by Angus KonstamBy Peter F. LessesHere is yet another book on warships in the Civil War by the English naval historian Angus Konstam. It has plentiful pictures and even one of the unusual Roanoke; a three turreted monitor. As is usual in his series; there is a cutaway picture of an important ship in the middle in the book; in this case the Monitor of fame. A lot of research was put into this brief volume of only 47 pages; and many of the pictures were unknown to me. The book is well written and worth buying for those interested in the subject. Also; I liked the accurate paintings by the illustrator Tony Bryan. The main criticism is that he didn't explain much about how the planning and bending machines worked that made the iron sheathing used on the exterior of the ships. He only shows pictures of some that were used. Near the end are valuable specifications on all the classes of ironclads.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A Needed Study on an Important Class of WarshipBy Jonathan LuptonThis book provides useful information on a subject that has been given little attention by writers: the technical characteristics of the Union's Civil War monitors. This title also covers three other Union non-monitor ironclads that saw service in the eastern theatre; the USS Keokuk; USS Galena; and USS New Ironsides. The illustrations are of good quality; conveying well the subtle differences between the monitor classes. The author demonstrates how "monitor fever" followed the USS Monitor's success at Hampton Roads; leading an over-emphasis on monitors that ignored their serious failings. With a low profile; thick turret armor; and the flexibility of rotating turrets; the monitors were superior to all Confederate ironclads they encountered; but fared less well against forts. And they were seriously unseaworthy; as demonstrated when USS Weehawken sank in only moderate seas in December; 1863.This title gives some interesting technical details about guns and armor; but less background on the seaworthiness problem. There is little coverage of monitors in action; or the historic influence of monitors on warship design. There are some interesting points about details like the US Navy's preference for reliable; short-ranged smoothbores in monitors rather than longer-ranged; less reliable rifled guns. Like many books in this series; this title is limited by brevity and gives just enough to make you want more.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Waterlogged book just found in front yard under a bush ...By MargaretWaterlogged book just found in front yard under a bush on 02 May 2017. Delivery was not made to usual location.
