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Life in the Universe. From myth to science - Ricardo Campo (ed.)
Anomaly Foundation-Lulu / Spain / 2008 / 219 pages

The Anomaly Foundation has concocted a new kid for Camille Flammarion collection, this time under the umbrella of the virtual editorial Lulu, which means big profits for those willing to acquire the work from countries other than Spain. It is "Life in the Universe. From myth to science", a book that had been planned for several years and who for various reasons was finally left in late 2008. And believe me when I say that ended up being better because if you know someone interested in the UFO subject is not what to get for this holiday season, now you know.

"Life in the Universe" contest has several authors, mostly English, who give a look at the UFO phenomenon from two perspectives: the sociological, reviewing the features that has made culture the belief in alien visitors, and astrobiology. Both pillars are erected under the superb direction of Richard Field (author of "UFOs. thymic Go!"), who took the reins of this book two years ago and can finally see the dream come true to create an original and unique in the market on UFO our language.

I say this because of the seriousness with which they address the different topics that shape the book. Here there is a book of individual cases, but rather an attempt reflective rarely have the opportunity to read in Castilian. Following the introduction, which is the responsibility of the Country, the sociologist Ignacio Cabria open fires by analyzing the rise and fall of the aliens in the past decades. Journalist Luis Alfonso Gámez skeptical and whose very name makes the credulones bristling, reviewed in an amused tone to the English who have dedicated themselves to "hunt Martians", or chasing UFOs, basically.

Manuel Borraz reviews the interest of scientists in the matter before us, and progress Luis Gonzalez, author of "The abductions. Thymic Go!" makes a taxonomy of "them." Matías Morey Launches with all your item spoiled, the relationship of the aliens movies, case which had previously made a monumental dossier "Journal of Ufology." Ricardo Campo, editor of the book, discusses the myth of concealment, that the "cover-up." This tasty string of entertaining topics ends with a review of the Chupacabras, from its origins to the chaos of earlier this century by Diego Zúñiga, one of the fools of this Nave.

The second part, devoted to astrobiology, begins with another input field, this time referring to the alien worlds as different cultures on Earth. Manuel Vazquez, the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands, Spain, is released to break down the phenomenon of life as possible universal constant. Julian Chela-Flores, International Centre for Theoretical Physics Trieste, Italy, speaks of the physical foundations that sustain the search for life in the universe. Elaborates on exoplanets Eduardo Guerrero, also of the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias. The same institution is Cesar Esteban, who spoke of the Fermi paradox and alleged extraterrestrial visits in the past. On the Arecibo Observatory writes someone who knows the topic: Daniel Altschuler, who served for years as director of the radio telescope in Puerto Rico.

As you see, this is a book of high standard, in addition to the six previous works with which this collection had Anomaly Foundation. You can get a copy in this link where you can choose between two options: the download to take a look at the computer, or traditional: a paper book. The prices are ridiculously low when compared with the quality of material, five thousand Chilean pesos discharge, 13 thousand dollars a book. In short, a work worth reading and a special place in any decent library UFO.

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think No. 20 (Vol. 5, No. 4) / October-December of 2008 / 24 pages

It is still gratifying to see that the journal Thinking, published by the CSI for Latin America, have managed to reach number 20. Each edition to see the light requires a considerable effort of its director, Alejandro Borgo of Argentina skeptical that always leaves the reader satisfied, which are usually eager to give a different look at these things as fun and fantastic that appear in other journals less concerned about education and more eager to make money out of readers unaccustomed to the critical eye.

think the number 20, focuses his home in that cultural relativism, a position that is often even in universities, whose essence is that anything goes and even the most insane ideas belong in pursuit of an "open mind" misunderstanding, which could endanger democracy and truly transcendent values \u200b\u200bfor the future of societies. All that is impeccably developed by Hernán Toro.

The main article dealing with the myth of the chupacabra (which is in fact a preview of the book "Life in the Universe", which is reported below), an interview with the Italian astrophysicist Margaret Hack, a criticism of Benedict XVI and his action against Fernando Lugo, a former priest and current president of Paraguay, in addition to the always uplifting "Pills", the "local news" and commentary on the book "God. The failed hypothesis. " Thinking is always a good investment and therefore you are cordially invited to be a gift and subscribe to this wonderful magazine .



Skeptical Inquirer (Vol. 32, No. 5) / September-October 2008 / 68 pages

Mother magazine's global skepticism has material for all tastes provided in acid and informative style. The cover story is about questionable medical treatment, case being treated in a pack of three articles on vagus nerve stimulation to treat depression, indiscriminate prescribing of remedies for treating psychiatric disorders with dubious intentions and misleading advertising in medicine. Besides

discuss issues in depth, Skeptical Inquirer columns gives us Joe Nickell, Massimo Polidoro, Robert Sheaffer, among others. The first, in his column talking about ghosts and stuff, it is also responsible for an interesting work on Padre Pio, beloved by many and unknown in their most delirious, hidden and uncertain. The myth of the end of the world by 2012 (we have three years of life, damn whatever) is also carefully propped up in this edition of the Skeptic Inquisitor, which also brings the always interesting letters from readers and comments on recent publications on issues related to the journal they have seen the light in the U.S.. A subscription that becomes imperative.

The Skeptical No. 27 / May to August 2008 / 80 pages

An absorbent number gives us the Society for the Advancement of Critical Thinking from Spain. Issue 27 of The Skeptical axis is skepticism in Cuba, an issue not least because the internet access on the island is still limited. However, you may have access to certain skeptics generated in Cuban universities to which should take a look. There are texts on rational thinking workshop held at the University of Havana, as well as articles about the misleading use of the term "energy" and a compilation of all sorts of pseudoscience.

Another text, whether the dossier Cuban talks about the urinoterapia, filth that was fashionable some years ago and that some little asquientos still practice with the naive belief that it is for something to drink body waste. Extensive work on the ambiguous use which makes the intelligent design of biological aspects leads to an article on the placebo effect.

This is supplemented by the sections "The escolarp", comments on books (eye with "Monsters", a book published in Spain and cryptozoology is a critical perspective), the skeptical view of the world and illuminating Felix Ares critical to the belief that buying electricity saving bulbs actually contributes to the cause. The English skeptical remember that what really makes us mad is consuming energy as heat, not light. The Skeptic's still in the gap, and very well.

Anomaly No. 9 / June 2008 / Digital edition

One, which is always a bad idea, I'd say @ nomalía is the drain of the things that did not qualify for Notebooks Ufology, stem magazine Anomaly Foundation. But, hey, for the ninth time it shows that it is not. @ Nomalía has its own life and that life itself enlivens its readers. No, not the dustbin of scraps of other publications. This is a virtual adventure (published in digital format CD) is well worth taking. His works are held by themselves and would hold up better on paper, but probably to cut costs it was decided to release it on compact disc. Lovers of print can stand if it is to read material of high quality.

First, a brief but compelling interview with Frank Drake, the astronomer who dismisses the oft-plane in person we have contact with aliens, as some characters. The conversation flows between Drake overwhelming response ("If aliens could travel faster than light, they'd be here") and others downright devastating: "People who say they have seen UFOs or have had contact with aliens have not provided any evidence strong showing they are right. "

The main pack is run by Matthew Morey, who reviews the significance of the film "2001. Space Odyssey "in the world of science fiction and the little world of ufology. The dossier includes a selection of interesting videos that allude to the film and even its advertising reach to this day. It also adds an analysis of Milton Hourcade the disappointment of some ufologists with the path it has taken this hobby. We add a new look at the case Manises, Borraz by Manuel, who dissects the familiar case from a TV program by Javier Sierra, the lengthy article "Man of the MOA" Vicente " Juan Ballester Olmos ( and published in The Warehouse last few months) and regular features "The Wanderer of Sirius", "The South" and bibliographic reviews Luis González Manso captive, our friend author of "The abductions. Go scam! ". Subscribe to @ nomalía through the Foundation website.