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Authors and companies promoting books or videos can obtain a review on this page by submitting a copy to us. I have reviewed 35 books now and viewed 19 videos, all of these have been reviewed on this web site with great success. I shall be reviewing CDs in the near future These are the reviews on books and videos I have recently received. To send a book, CD or video please Email the Webmaster first before posting the item to: The University of Life Web Site, 26, Rex Lane, Chickerell, Dorset. DT3 4AY. England. There is a star rating awarded to each book, CD or video according to quality of content.

The Sacred Ark of the Covenant, created from a legendary substance, is the source of one of the deepest mysteries of the Western world. No reason is given in the Bible as to why the Ark of the Covenant was so richly contrived, and no explanation exists of its alleged awesome and deadly powers. But now the answers to some of these questions and many more have been uncovered by an internationally renowned historian.

Laurence has accessed Rosicrucian archives in liaison with eminent nuclear physicists to reveal where the ark is, what it is, and how this lost secret of the distant past has led to the phenomenal new science of space-time manipulation. Laurence Gardner's controversial research reveals that the secret of the pharaohs' rite of passage to the Afterlife was due to an amazing substance, which was directly associated with the pyramids and the biblical Ark of the Covenant. This substance, now known to be super conductive monatomic gold, became known as the Philosophers' Stone, while in today's corridors of quantum mechanics its attributes are classified as the "most remarkable physical property in the universe". In the field of quantum mechanics, NASA scientists have recently confirmed that matter can indeed be in two places at once. It is now an established fact that, through quantum entanglement, particles millions of light-years apart can be connected without physical contact. Space-time can now be manipulated; teleportation is becoming a reality; gravity-resistant material is now heralded for air transport, and virtual science has led to a greater understanding of hyper-dimensional existence. In Lost Secrets of the Sacred Ark, Laurence Gardner reveals that the keys to all this are: (a) Mfkzt - referred to by the Institute of Advanced Studies as 'exotic monatomic matter', and (b) the amazing technology of Superconductivity - acclaimed by the Center for Advanced Study as 'the most remarkable physical property in the universe'.

I have personally read Laurence Gardner's two previous International bestsellers, "Bloodline of the Holy Grail" and "Genesis of the Grail Kings" and I can see the sales of this book reaching the same acclaim.

"Realm of the Ring Lords" brings together for the very first time in one arena the mysteries of the legendary quests for the Ring and the Grail, from Arthurian romance of the J.R.R. Tolkien, these stories are enveloped within the magical lore of Elphame - however the myths are based on no mere fantasy, but on an engaging and continual history of real characters and events.

Time-honoured tales of fairies, elves and dragons have long carried a particular fascination which lingers in our collective psyche - a familiar but historical allure which is rooted in the far - distant realm of the Scythian Ring Lords.

Dealing with numerous aspects, from Sleeping Beauty to Robin Hood and Count Dracula, the author reveals how a prestigious sovereign heritage has been strategically suppressed by parliamentary and church dictate, facilitated by a forged document which has controlled all monarchical and governmental practices in Western Europe for over 1200 years.

Published by MediaQuest - Hardcover - 422 pages - 16 colour plates. ISBN 0-9537686-7-8 Ł18.99p plus Ł2.50p Postage & Packing. to: MediaQuest, Cenarth, Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire, SA38 9JN U.K. Enquiries for prices outside the U.K. please email or Telephone: +44(0)1239 711343

"Realm of the Ring Lords" and Laurence's other publications are also produced in Audio.

Steven Greer Founder and Director of CSETI ( The Center for the Study of Extraterrestrial Intelligence) which is widely regarded as the world's foremost authority on UFOs and extraterrestrial intelligence has written, what I consider, is the most definitive book on the UFO & ET subject . He puts forward the best UFO and ET cases backed up by hard evidence. Extraterrestrial Contact is a book that once you have started to read it you will not want to put it down until you have finished reading it. I must admit I have been extremely hesitant about even lending my copy to my daughter to read for fear of losing it. The book covers "Project Starlight", (the disclosure programme for releasing information of the proof of UFO/ET existence that Steven and members of CSETI have worked so hard on) and a lot of evidence for the existence of a UFO/ET presence. This is the man who has briefed President Clinton's first CIA director, key members of Congress, the Senior UN (United Nations) officials, very senior Pentagon officials holding Top Secret clearances in the military, the Director of Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA), Senior Military Officials in The United Kingdom, Europe and Cabinet members of the Japanese government among others. He has written the book in a manner that makes it easy to digest and brings home many factors involving the presence of the UFO/ET which others would prefer to stay hidden or not even acknowledge. Steven is a man of extreme courage, integrity, intellectual and sincere, and one who I am proud to consider a friend.

All copies of his book that Steven brought with him for signing at the Glastonbury Symposium 2000 sold within a few minutes. The book will be available from October 2000 in the UK and Europe from NEXUS Magazine UK (Ł16.50p + p&p) or the remainder of the world direct from CSETI.

This book will offer enlightenment to all that read it. The author has spent nearly fifty years in research, enquiry, discovery and personal experience. The anecdotal stories he relates are so vivid and evidential which makes them so striking. They capture the imagination of the individual reading the material and I found it so refreshing instead of the questionable, bland and "run-of-the-mill" books that are available today in the shops and via mail order. James has read the sciences, philosophy, psychology, parapsychology and many paranormal subjects, with the jackpot question always in mind: What happens to us when we die?

My wife and I have both read the book, it is one of those books that once picked up one does not want to put down. I found myself reading it and then re-reading it, congratulations James. Apart from being an extremely good book to read it also serves as a reference book. It is definitely a book which makes it a number one book in my view to put on your shopping list.

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Do you remember staying up to watch the lunar landings? If so this after reading this book it will alter your thoughts. Were the Apollo moon landings the greatest sting in history?? Why did the Soviets not blow the whistle? An exhaustively researched book documenting the photographs with added lighting, the lethal radiation of space which seems to have no effect on man or machine and the enormous discrepancies between the stills and the film footage. Tracing the history of space exploration, the common factor linking both "sides" seems to be the presence, after WW11, of Nazi rocket scientists in the USA and the USSR. After reading the incredible, compelling evidence presented in this book you may think NASA has many questions to answer. You would be very right. At the very least we have been misled, at the worst..... This book is available in paperback. It has plenty of original NASA photographs and these photographs are used to explain the greatest sting in history. Priced at Ł16.99 (GBP) it is available from all good bookshops.

After reading the book my exclamation was "wow". It covers, contains and explains areas of phenomena not covered in other Crop Circle books. The photographs are up to the high standard that has become recognised and known as "Lucy Pringle's". The book will fascinate a great many readers, even experienced researchers and newcomers to the subject. Her research into the electro-magnetic forces emanating from the circles leads us to consider more seriously the theory that the crop circle formations are "gateways" to parallel dimensions that could reveal potent secrets about the living earth and the consciousness of the universe. The breadth of Lucy's own experience and research will make even the hardened skeptics think again. Definitely a book to take pride of place on your bookshelf and one that you will hesitant to lend out for fear of it not being returned.

Zecharia Sitchen is a world renowned scholar, founder of The Ancient Astronaut Society, and one of the few men alive able to read the Sumerian Cuneiform script. The discoveries he made and the conclusions he drew provide compelling and conclusive evidence that the origin of Man seems to be not only stranger than we can imagine but far, far more dramatic. A very special offer on the following 8 books by Sitchin is available from Nexus for only Ł40 inclusive of postage in the UK.

Sir Laurence Gardner's book, "Realm of The Ring Lords." Available from Nexus now.

I have watched several videos dealing with the subject of the Cydonia complex over the years. I must say that this latest one of David Percy's is by far the best and the easiest to understand that I have viewed. This update to the unfolding story of the famous face on Mars features the latest enhanced images of the Cydonia region of Mars and demonstrates the wonderful accuracy of its match to ordinance survey maps of Avebury, Stonehenge and Glastonbury and the links inside the Great Pyramid. David supplied the original graphics and computer images which enabled Richard Hoagland to bring to the worlds attention the remarkable discoveries photographed on Mars 20 years ago now. A video which is well worth watching and is available from David Percy's website or from NEXUS magazine. The cost is Ł16 (GBP). You will find Nexus and David's web site.

Find a comfortable armchair, sit back and relax. You are about to watch the most informative, controversial and factual 222 minutes of video on what must be history's greatest conspiracy. Having read David's book "Dark Moon" I must say that I found this video a complimentary asset. I felt NASA's responses to questions posed by the film facts to be "feeble" attempts to gain back a little credibility. In this video there is new evidence revealing significant errors in continuity between the Apollo still photos and the live TV coverage which I remember staying up all night to watch. It suggests that NASA hoaxed the official record of mankind's first visit to the Moon. These new findings are supported by detailed analysis and the testimony of experts from various disciplines. Recent research indicates that the errors evidenced were deliberately planted by individuals determined to leave clues pointing to the faking of the record of Apollo. This is a video you will want to keep in a special pride of place on your shelf.

The video is a two tape set. Released this year and has a running time of approximately 222 minutes. Price Ł15. 95p and is available from Aulis Publishers. Web Site Email

In Alan's own words: Since I was a child I have known there was more "to Life" so: From the Creator within me, to the Creator within you: I offer this balancing Music from Home for this transition-time on Planet Earth. I offer it with pure intent and a great deal of passion and love. These CD's are for your listening pleasure or to accompany energy work.

This is a double album of the most incredible music that I have heard for a long time. It states on the sleeve as "Music to help balance your Electromagnetic Field." It is said that music be the food of love, if this is the case this food has totally filled my physical, spiritual and emotional being. There is well over an hour of this beautiful music on each CD. The price of the CD is Ł14.99p, + overseas package & posting extra (U.K. p&p is included in the price). Please forward your cheque to : 36, Elizabeth Way, Mangotsfield, Bristol BS16 9LX England. Any queries or for more details please email Alan or Shirley.