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Summary: Great read
Review: Finally something intensive to read about the scientific evidence of UFO's. I have always wondered why no one seemed to explain the whos, whats, hows and whys of an investigation, just reports of what events took place. It was refreshing to see the extent of the case reviews. The only problem was the terrible low resolution black and white pictures. Surely some color for these type of reproductions would have left me more impressed.
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Summary: Dard Data on UFOs
Review: Professor Peter Sturrock has done an excellent job in detailing hard scientific evidence that supports the existence of UFOs. Most of the material is derived from a meeting of scientists, both UFO supporters and skeptics, in which the evidence was presented in an even-handed manner. Sturrock's approach is equally even-handed and thoughtful, something sorely missing from most UFO diatribes.This book is a welcome addition to the field and should be read by anyone interested in facts instead of hyperbolie so common to the field. The case studies in the last segment will make any open-minded person take note. The book is highly recommended for anyone interested in the serious study of aerial phenomena.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: There is one in every crowd, and I'm it! I started reading this book with an open and positive mind, thinking that it was going to deliver. It doesn't. I didn't finish reading it 'cause I lost interest after a few pages. This book's contents do not deal with ANY physical evidence. The author would have done the scientific and UFO "communities" a greater service if instead of 2 measly photos the WHOLE book would have been about the better photos/films/videos that exist. The information provided throughout the book is outdated (Condon Report!) and of little interest to those who want to see "good" photos put through the process. The book MAY be of value as reference but not for general reading especially since they don't seem to be aware that Kenneth Arnold's chevron-shaped craft resemble the Horten Brothers Nazi craft. In my 43 years as a UFO-enthusiast, field investigator, and UFO magazine editor, I could come up with a hell of lot more interesting material such as Dorothy Izatt's very strange photos and films, NASA footage of something hauling over the Moon and the stuff from the Shuttle, plus they had a good chance to do something with "Billy" Meier's so-far good films (and some of his photos also wouldn't have hurt). The reproduction of most of the photos was pixel-poor. And just how is the scientific community "hurt" by UFO reports? Scientists don't go afield to interview anyone seeing UFOs. And I'm tired of astronomers being brought up as authorities who should be seeing UFOs. Quite the contrary. This got good press 'cause of the author's name and the promise on the cover of more than it delivers. It had some aggravating reading problems such as the author's name on every page top, and the book's title on the other page top instead of just the book title on the left and the chapters on the right. It's frustrating to have to constantly go to the CONTENTS page to see where one is at. Anyone wanting to e-mail me to discuss other things is welcome.
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Summary: Disappointing
Review: There is one in every crowd, and I'm it! I started reading this book with an open and positive mind, thinking that it was going to deliver. It doesn't. I didn't finish reading it 'cause I lost interest after a few pages. This book's contents do not deal with ANY physical evidence. The author would have done the scientific and UFO "communities" a greater service if instead of 2 measly photos the WHOLE book would have been about the better photos/films/videos that exist. The information provided throughout the book is outdated (Condon Report!) and of little interest to those who want to see "good" photos put through the process. The book MAY be of value as reference but not for general reading especially since they don't seem to be aware that Kenneth Arnold's chevron-shaped craft resemble the Horten Brothers Nazi craft. In my 43 years as a UFO-enthusiast, field investigator, and UFO magazine editor, I could come up with a hell of lot more interesting material such as Dorothy Izatt's very strange photos and films, NASA footage of something hauling over the Moon and the stuff from the Shuttle, plus they had a good chance to do something with "Billy" Meier's so-far good films (and some of his photos also wouldn't have hurt). The reproduction of most of the photos was pixel-poor. And just how is the scientific community "hurt" by UFO reports? Scientists don't go afield to interview anyone seeing UFOs. And I'm tired of astronomers being brought up as authorities who should be seeing UFOs. Quite the contrary. This got good press 'cause of the author's name and the promise on the cover of more than it delivers. It had some aggravating reading problems such as the author's name on every page top, and the book's title on the other page top instead of just the book title on the left and the chapters on the right. It's frustrating to have to constantly go to the CONTENTS page to see where one is at. Anyone wanting to e-mail me to discuss other things is welcome.
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Summary: Commendable but omits valuable research
Review: Until western scientists include the oral wisdom passed down through the ages of indigenous people, our picture of truth will remain incomplete. An excellent book, well worth reading, it nonetheless continues a grave omission about "the people who came before" or the "star people" well known to indigenous "scholars."
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