Author: Avi Loeb
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0358274559
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 245
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New York Times Bestseller | Wall Street Journal Bestseller | Publishers Weekly Bestseller | Publishers Marketplace 2020 Buzz Book | Amazon Best Book of the Year | Longlisted for the 2022 PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award “Provocative and thrilling ... Loeb asks us to think big and to expect the unexpected.” —Alan Lightman, New York Times bestselling author of Einstein’s Dreams and Searching for Stars on an Island in Maine Harvard’s top astronomer lays out his controversial theory that our solar system was recently visited by advanced alien technology from a distant star. In late 2017, scientists at a Hawaiian observatory glimpsed an object soaring through our inner solar system, moving so quickly that it could only have come from another star. Avi Loeb, Harvard’s top astronomer, showed it was not an asteroid; it was moving too fast along a strange orbit, and left no trail of gas or debris in its wake. There was only one conceivable explanation: the object was a piece of advanced technology created by a distant alien civilization. In Extraterrestrial, Loeb takes readers inside the thrilling story of the first interstellar visitor to be spotted in our solar system. He outlines his controversial theory and its profound implications: for science, for religion, and for the future of our species and our planet. A mind-bending journey through the furthest reaches of science, space-time, and the human imagination, Extraterrestrial challenges readers to aim for the stars—and to think critically about what’s out there, no matter how strange it seems.
Author: Annie Jacobsen
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316193852
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 628
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This "compellingly hard-hitting" bestseller from a Pulitzer Prize finalist gives readers the complete untold story of the top-secret military base for the first time (New York Times). It is the most famous military installation in the world. And it doesn't exist. Located a mere seventy-five miles outside of Las Vegas in Nevada's desert, the base has never been acknowledged by the U.S. government — but Area 51 has captivated imaginations for decades. Myths and hypotheses about Area 51 have long abounded, thanks to the intense secrecy enveloping it. Some claim it is home to aliens, underground tunnel systems, and nuclear facilities. Others believe that the lunar landing itself was filmed there. The prevalence of these rumors stems from the fact that no credible insider has ever divulged the truth about his time inside the base. Until now. Annie Jacobsen had exclusive access to nineteen men who served the base proudly and secretly for decades and are now aged 75-92, and unprecedented access to fifty-five additional military and intelligence personnel, scientists, pilots, and engineers linked to the secret base, thirty-two of whom lived and worked there for extended periods. In Area 51, Jacobsen shows us what has really gone on in the Nevada desert, from testing nuclear weapons to building super-secret, supersonic jets to pursuing the War on Terror. This is the first book based on interviews with eye witnesses to Area 51 history, which makes it the seminal work on the subject. Filled with formerly classified information that has never been accurately decoded for the public, Area 51 weaves the mysterious activities of the top-secret base into a gripping narrative, showing that facts are often more fantastic than fiction, especially when the distinction is almost impossible to make.
Author: Chip Walter
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0802778917
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 289
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Over the past 150 years scientists have discovered evidence that at least twenty-seven species of humans evolved on planet Earth. These weren't simply variations on apes, but upright-walking humans who lived side by side, competing, cooperating, sometimes even mating with our direct ancestors. Why did the line of ancient humans who eventually evolved into us survive when the others were shown the evolutionary door? Chip Walter draws on new scientific discoveries to tell the fascinating tale of how our survival was linked to our ancestors being born more prematurely than others, having uniquely long and rich childhoods, evolving a new kind of mind that made us resourceful and emotionally complex; how our highly social nature increased our odds of survival; and why we became self aware in ways that no other animal seems to be. Last Ape Standing also profiles the mysterious "others" who evolved with us-the Neanderthals of Europe, the "Hobbits" of Indonesia, the Denisovans of Siberia and the just-discovered Red Deer Cave people of China who died off a mere eleven thousand years ago. Last Ape Standing is evocative science writing at its best-a witty, engaging and accessible story that explores the evolutionary events that molded us into the remarkably unique creatures we are; an investigation of why we do, feel, and think the things we do as a species, and as people-good and bad, ingenious and cunning, heroic and conflicted.
Author: AQEEL AHMED
Publisher: AQEEL AHMED
ISBN: 1998240428
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 38
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To sum it up: Zorg lived in a strange world in space. He was a blue alien with three eyes and six arms. He was very interested in science and the idea of friendship, which was new to his people. Lily, who was naturally interested, thought about what it would be like to meet strangers on Earth. When Zorg built a spaceship and went to Earth to learn about friendship, their mirrored lives came together. Through her binoculars, Lily looked at his sailboat. When Zorg got there, he met Lily. They got along right away because they had similar lives. The natural world on Earth interested Zorg, and Lily learned about the universe through Zorg's eyes. Zorg thought that friendship was a natural, changing tie, like Earth's plants, not something that needed to be put together as people shared information and experiences. Even though they only spent a short time together, it had a big effect on them. When Zorg went back to his home country, he taught his people about friendship, which started a culture revival. Lily, on the other hand, held on to their memories and loved the letters that crossed space and arrived in her mailbox. Each one told her about Zorg's latest experiments and the links he was making. People on Earth and Zorg's home world told stories about them. It showed that friendship doesn't care about time or place. Over time, their friendship grew stronger as they learned more about each other and the power of connection. Zorg celebrated their eternal bond with a comet that flew by Earth in a very strange way. Lastly, the alien experiment was about more than just Zorg's idea of friendship. It was about how their connection became a light of hope and unity that shaped their own worlds. The story of Zorg and Lily has been told many times, and it shows that relationships are one of the most amazing things in the world. Their friendship showed that even though the universe is very big, friendship can still reach across it and affect lives on many planets. It also showed that the best finds are always the ones we share. This is how the story starts: A world with stunning views that would make a person from Earth's heart skip a beat used to be in the farthest reaches of space, past the Milky Way. In contrast to Earth, this celestial body danced to its own cosmic beat instead of moving on its axis, and its auroras made the sky look like a crazy mix of colors that humans can't understand. In the middle of this otherworldly beauty lived an alien guy who was different from other people of the same species. Zorg was a part of this world, just like the stones that sparkled at night or the plants that sang as they swayed in the strange breezes. It was true blue, deeper than the ocean and brighter than the sky on a clear day. Zorg's skin was beautiful. His three eyes sparkled like gems, and each one was a window into his soul. They filled him with a light that was equal parts crazy wonder and uncontrollable curiosity. The eyes did more than just see. They thought, watched, and imagined. What really set Zorg apart were his six very skilled arms. Each one could move in beautiful, fluid ways. These arms and legs weren't just parts; they were tools for exploring and learning, and they all worked together perfectly. Each arm could spin and whirl with the accuracy of a master craftsman, so Zorg could use them to work on the complicated tools in his workshop. For the people who lived in his world, his arms were just a blur of movement, like the rocks that were floating around without any care. Zorg lived in a big, hollow building that was half submerged in the middle of a huge, clear crystal that pulsed with the planet's energy. His apartment was full of tools and gizmos, some of which were only partially put together and others were in different stages of repair. Wires crossed each other across the floors like vines in a strange jungle, and strange gadgets stayed in zero gravity, ready for Zorg's quick fingers to call them up. Zorg was interested in both amazing technological advances and the idea that there might be life outside of his own world. A story says that there was once a world called Earth where people moved on two legs and water was solid instead of gas. Zorg tried to understand these animals, who seemed so different from him, for many cycles. He thought about how beautiful their sky was, how rough their land was, and how many stories they must have to tell. His interest went beyond the things that were right in front of him. Zorg was interested in nature. Thanks to his many legs, he was able to swim in seas full of bioluminescent life and climb mountains full of life. He went on every trip to try to figure out a little more about the big puzzle that was his world. People all over the world read about Zorg's trials. He made drugs that let people see in three dimensions and engines that whispered the secrets of warp speed. His most ambitious invention so far was a device that could link worlds and open doors to other planets, galaxies, and opportunities. He wanted to meet the animals from his favorite stories by going through the Nexus Conduit. That's what he called it. The other beings were both scared and amazed by Zorg. They thought there was enough room in the universe to look into every nook and hole. They didn't get why Zorg was so restless or why he had to spend his days researching and asking questions. On the other hand, Zorg was not pleased. He was drawn to the stars and the stories they held by a calling. Every night, Zorg would sit under the planet's sparkling plants and look up at the sky with all three eyes. He planned his trip, figured out his path, and dreamed of meeting people from cultures light years away. In his heart, he wanted to connect with people, share knowledge, and tell stories.
Author: Andrea Posner-Sanchez
Publisher: RH/Disney
ISBN: 9780736421614
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20
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Experiment 626 (Stitch) wasn't the first alien experiment Jumba created. There are 625 others--and they've all landed on Earth!...
Author: Nigel Kerner
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1591439841
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 424
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Exposes the agenda behind the bio-robotic grey aliens’ genetic manipulation of certain human races • Reveals the Grey’s nature as sophisticated self-aware machines created by a long vanished extraterrestrial civilization • Explains how their quest to capture human souls appears in the historical record from biblical times • Explains how the phenomenon of racism is a by-product of their genetic tampering In 1997 Nigel Kerner first introduced the notion of aliens known as Greys coming to Earth, explaining that Greys are sophisticated biological robots created by an extraterrestrial civilization they have long since outlived. In this new book Kerner reveals that the Greys are seeking to master death by obtaining something humans possess that they do not: souls. Through the manipulation of human DNA, these aliens hope to create their own souls and, thereby, escape the entropic grip of the material universe in favor of the timeless realm of spirit. Kerner explains that genetic manipulation by the Greys has occurred since biblical times and has led to numerous negative qualities that plague humanity, such as violence, greed, and maliciousness. Racism, he contends, was developed by the aliens to prevent their genetic experiments from being compromised by breeding with others outside their influence. Examining historical records, Kerner shows that Jesus, who represented an uncorrupted genetic line, warned his disciples about the threat posed by these alien interlopers, while Hitler, a pure product of this alien intelligence, waged genocide in an attempt to rid Earth of all those untouched by this genetic tampering. Despite the powerful grip the Greys have on humanity, Kerner says that all hope is not lost. Greys exist wholly in the material world, so if we follow the spiritual laws of reincarnation and karma, aiming for enlightenment and rising above the material--a state the Greys are unable to reach--we can free ourselves from their grasp.
Author: Nate Ball
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 9780062314949
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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The must-read second book in the Alien in My Pocket series. Zack and Amp are back and up to even more trouble in this hilarious story, complete with a do-it-yourself science experiment! Ever since Amp crash-landed his spaceship through Zack McGee's bedroom window, Zack's life has gotten crazier and his grades have gone from bad to worse. Who has time for homework when there's an alien invasion to stop? But now Zack's up against his greatest challenge yet—the school science fair. If Zack doesn't get an A on his project, he's going to flunk the class. Luckily, Zack has Amp around to help, but when Zack's experiment turns out to be too good, he winds up in a whole different kind of trouble. Complete with many illustrations, a riveting plot, and fun scientific facts, this book is perfect for young readers! Supports the Common Core State Standards
Author: Susan A. Clancy
Publisher: Harvard University Press
ISBN: 0674029577
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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They are tiny. They are tall. They are gray. They are green. They survey our world with enormous glowing eyes. To conduct their shocking experiments, they creep in at night to carry humans off to their spaceships. Yet there is no evidence that they exist at all. So how could anyone believe he or she was abducted by aliens? Or want to believe it? To answer these questions, psychologist Susan Clancy interviewed and evaluated "abductees"--old and young, male and female, religious and agnostic. She listened closely to their stories--how they struggled to explain something strange in their remembered experience, how abduction seemed plausible, and how, having suspected abduction, they began to recollect it, aided by suggestion and hypnosis. Clancy argues that abductees are sane and intelligent people who have unwittingly created vivid false memories from a toxic mix of nightmares, culturally available texts (abduction reports began only after stories of extraterrestrials appeared in films and on TV), and a powerful drive for meaning that science is unable to satisfy. For them, otherworldly terror can become a transforming, even inspiring experience. "Being abducted," writes Clancy, "may be a baptism in the new religion of this millennium." This book is not only a subtle exploration of the workings of memory, but a sensitive inquiry into the nature of belief.
Author: Arik Kershenbaum
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 0241986850
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 368
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DISCOVER HOW LIFE REALLY WORKS - ON EARTH AND IN SPACE 'A wonderfully insightful sidelong look at Earthly biology' Richard Dawkins 'Crawls with curious facts' Sunday Times _________________________ We are unprepared for the greatest discovery of modern science. Scientists are confident that there is alien life across the universe yet we have not moved beyond our perception of 'aliens' as Hollywood stereotypes. The time has come to abandon our fixation on alien monsters and place our expectations on solid scientific footing. Using his own expert understanding of life on Earth and Darwin's theory of evolution - which applies throughout the universe - Cambridge zoologist Dr Arik Kershenbaum explains what alien life must be like. This is the story of how life really works, on Earth and in space. _________________________ 'An entertaining, eye-opening and, above all, a hopeful view of what - or who - might be out there in the cosmos' Philip Ball, author of Nature's Patterns 'A fascinating insight into the deepest of questions: what might an alien actually look like' Lewis Dartnell, author of Origins 'If you don't want to be surprised by extraterrestrial life, look no further than this lively overview of the laws of evolution that have produced life on earth' Frans de Waal, author of Mama's Last Hug
Author: David M. Jacobs, PhD
Publisher: Disinformation Books
ISBN: 1938875141
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 306
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In his 1998 book, The Threat, Jacobs uncovered disconcerting reports about aliens’ plans for the future of Earth. He reported that a “change” is coming; a future when very human-like hybrids would intermingle with humans in everyday life. “Soon we will all be together,” the aliens said. “Soon everyone will be happy and everyone will know his place.” This book examines a chilling phenomenon that Jacobs began noticing in 2003. The alien integration action plan has kicked into high gear. The incidents of alien abductions have declined as occurrences of alien involvement in everyday life have accelerated. A silent and insidious invasion has begun. Alien hybrids have moved into your neighborhood and into your workplace. They have been trained by human abductees to “pass,” to blend in to society, to appear as normal as your next door neighbor. This book illustrates in detail the process of alien integration into society and the strategy and support structure that has been developed to make this happen seamlessly. While he is not certain why they are doing it, the final chapter of the book will provide some chilling possible answers as to why they are here and what they want to accomplish. Jacobs is a careful researcher who has investigated more than 1150 abduction events experienced by more than 150 abductees. This book focuses on the experiences of thirteen abductees.
