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The Akashic Records: Open the book of your soul and discover your purpose
by Theresa CheungAre you ready to open the book of your life?Spiritual expert Theresa Cheung leads you on the path to enlightenment by introducing you a new realm of self-discovery: the Akashic records.The term 'Akashic' is rooted in the Sanskrit word 'akasha', meaning 'ether'. In the traditional Hindu Ayurvedic medicine practice, 'akasha' is one of the building blocks of the cosmos - empty space where everything connects. Your Akashic record is part of this unseen dimension, an endless energetic library that records your soul's journey through life. All your experiences, past, present and future, are written in this plane. Among them you'll find the answers to all your burning questions about yourself, your life and the universe.With Theresa as your guide, accessing your Akashic record will heighten your self-awareness, teach you to approach the world with unconditional love and give you new tools to steer the direction of your life.The sky is no longer the limit - your Akashic record awaits.Contents include:- A history and explanation of the Akashic records- An introduction to the Akashic records' spiritual guardians- The benefits of accessing your own Akashic record in your daily life- The 12 most common pathways to channel your Akashic record, featuring guided mediations, intuitive tools and dreamwork exercises
The Akashic Records: Sacred Exploration of Your Soul's Journey Within the Wisdom of the Collective Consciousness
by Ernesto Ortiz“Profound and practical” this guide from a shamanic healer “explores a deep domain of reality in ways that treat the esoteric as everyday reality” (Ervin Laszlo, author of Science and the Akashic Field).The Akashic Records is equal parts practical and profound, the culmination of nearly two decades of immersion by Ernesto, personally and professionally, into the Akashic Records for individual healing, growth, and self-realization. This book provides a thorough map of the energetic territory you will be exploring and the many ways you can use the Akashic Records and the guidance of the masters and teachers.By experiencing The Akashic Records you will:Learn a sacred prayer that has the potential to change your life foreverCreate a deep and meaningful relationship with the Lords of AkashaBe able to heal past and present and move with ease, grace, and inspiration into your futureLearn how to mix the energy of the Akashic Records with any other modality to bring you to the next level of your potentialLearn an easy and powerful way of protection and how to always be connected to Source and SpiritThis definitive work provides all of the conceptual and practical information you need to truly understand what the Akashic Records are and, more importantly, to incorporate accessing your own Records into your lifestyle—for a lifetime!“In simple, down-home language, Ernesto Ortiz vitalizes this sacred library of self-remembrance in all its specifics, so that we, too, may become proficient in accessing the Akashic Records on our soul’s journey through time.” —Jacquelyn Small, author of Awakening in Time, Becoming A Practical Mystic and The Sacred Purpose of Being Human
The Alamo's Ghosts and Other Hauntings of San Antonio, Texas (Haunted History)
by Matt ChandlerSo many lives were lost in the Battle of the Alamo. Are the spirits of these brave fighters now haunting modern-day San Antonio, Texas? What other ghosts could be joining them? Discover the ghosts and haunted places of this historic Texas town. Between these pages, readers will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night.
The Alchemical Body: Siddha Traditions in Medieval India
by David Gordon WhiteThe Alchemical Body excavates and centers within its Indian context the lost tradition of the medieval Siddhas. Working from previously unexplored alchemical sources, David Gordon White demonstrates for the first time that the medieval disciplines of Hindu alchemy and hatha yoga were practiced by one and the same people, and that they can be understood only when viewed together. White opens the way to a new and more comprehensive understanding of medieval Indian mysticism, within the broader context of south Asian Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Islam. "White proves a skillful guide in disentangling historical and theoretical complexities that have thus far bedeviled the study of these influential aspects of medieval Indian culture. "—Yoga World "Anyone seriously interested in finding out more about authentic tantra, original hatha yoga, embodied liberation . . . sacred sexuality, paranormal abilities, healing, and of course alchemy will find White's extraordinary book as fascinating as any Tom Clancy thriller. "—Georg Feuerstein, Yoga Journal
The Alchemical Search for the Unified Field: Pythagorean, Hermetic, and Shamanic Journeys into Invisible and Ethereal Realms
by R. E. KretzAn in-depth guide to attaining the enlightenment of the Philosopher&’s Stone• Explores the alchemical mechanics of the Philosopher&’s Stone• Illustrates the sacred geometry behind the creation of the Philosopher&’s Stone• Explains how the Philosopher&’s Stone relates to the Third Eye and how to balance its energies to attain enlightenmentInspired by alchemists of the past, R. E. Kretz explores the mechanics of the Philosophers&’ Stone, the Pythagorean transmigration of the soul, and the alchemical path for attaining enlightenment. The author details an illustrative geometric approach for the creation of the Philosophers&’ Stone using an &“oblong square&” (created by three overlapping circles with the center circle squared), the same shape described in Freemasonry as the form of a Masonic Lodge. He compares this diagram to depictions of the Stone in Mesopotamian, Egyptian, and Hindu cultures as well as floorplans for European cathedrals, showing how the sacred geometry of the oblong square elucidates man as mind, body, and spirit encapsulating a soul.Describing the relationship between the alchemical oblong square and the electrical circuit of the brain, the author details the operative process of the Philosophers&’ Stone, likening it to the servomechanism of the third eye located between the twin pillars of the cerebral hemispheres. He explores how to navigate the twin pillars of the brain to find equilibrium—the third pillar. When the energies of our third eye are in equilibrium, we resonate as a harmonic waveform generator, and he shows how this can be achieved through meditation and the synchronizing vibration of vocal mantras.Drawing on the work of Rosicrucianism, Freemasonry, Hermeticism, sacred geometry, and Native American shamanism, this book presents an allegorical quest for the Philosophers&’ Stone and a path for attaining enlightenment.
The Alchemist's Handbook
by John Randolph PriceYou will learn that the whole purpose of the alchemical process is to change your thinking and feeling, and move up to a higher frequency in consciousness. You'll learn to see what you want in life, clearing the channels for Spirit and getting back into the natural order of the universe, where we see infinite possibilities of life.
The Alchemist's Handbook: A Practical Manual (Weiser Classics Series)
by Frater Albertus"If you really want to learn the basic principles of practical alchemy, Frater Albertus' Alchemist's Handbook is literally is worth its weight in gold."—from the foreword by Israel Regardie, author of The Golden Dawn: The Original Account of the Teachings, Rites, and Ceremonies of the Hermetic OrderThe Alchemist's Handbook has long been considered a modern-day classic on the actual practice of alchemy since its first publication in 1960. The book still stands as a groundbreaking work presenting in clear, concise language a practical manual of working knowledge that was formerly handed down only under oath of secrecy.The scope of alchemical work is to provide both a means to synthesize all the other sciences and the necessary training of the intellectual and spiritual faculties. "Hermetic philosophy, with its practical arcanum," writes Frater Albertus, "repeats itself over and over again in the ancient axiom 'As above, so below. As below, so above.'"The Alchemist's Handbook discusses in detail:•The basic fundamental principles of alchemy.•A guide to the formation of an inexpensive home laboratory with illustrations of the necessary equipment.•Step-by-step instructions for the work of the Lesser Circulation, the alchemical transformation within the plant kingdom. "The teachings of Frater Albertus are part of a lineage that traces back to Rosicrucian sources and much earlier and The Alchemist's Handbook is still the best introduction to that lineage. If you feel the call of Alchemy and want real information on the subject, this is definitely the book you will want to read, reread, and read again. It may just turn out to be the book that changes your life."—From the foreword by Robert Allen Bartlett, author of Real Alchemy: A Primer of Practical AlchemyFirst published by Weiser Books in 1974, this new Weiser Classics edition includes a new foreword by Robert Allen Bartlett, author of Real Alchemy.
The Alchemist: Paulo Coelho (Plus Ser.)
by Paulo Coelho<P> Every few decades a book is published that changes the lives of its readers forever. The Alchemist is such a book. With over a million and a half copies sold around the world, The Alchemist has already established itself as a modern classic, universally admired. Paulo Coelho's charming fable, now available in English for the first time, will enchant and inspire an even wider audience of readers for generations to come. <P>The Alchemist is the magical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure as extravagant as any ever found. From his home in Spain he journeys to the markets of Tangiers and across the Egyptian desert to a fateful encounter with the alchemist. <P>The story of the treasures Santiago finds along the way teaches us, as only a few stories have done, about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, above all, following our dreams. <P><b>A New York Times Bestseller</b>
The Alchemy Reader: From Hermes Trismegistus to Isaac Newton
by Stanton J. LindenRanging from the pre-Christian era to Robert Boyle and Isaac Newton at the end of the seventeenth century, this Reader covers a broad range of alchemical authors and works. Organized chronologically, it includes around thirty selections in authoritative but lightly-modernized versions. The selections will provide the reader with a basic introduction to the field and its interdisciplinary links with science and medicine, philosophy, religion, and literature and the arts.
The Alchemy of Inner Work: A Guide for Turning Illness and Suffering Into True Health and Well-Being
by Lorie Eve Dechar"My sincere hope is that everyone will read this treasure trove of essential inner knowledge. This book is a magnificent accomplishment." -- Caroline Myss, author of Anatomy of the SpiritAlchemy is the science of transformation—how to change one thing into something else. In The Alchemy of Inner Work, Dechar and Fox examine how illness, suffering, and dis-ease—the "lead" of our lives—can become the "gold" of our authentic selves, and the key to good health and well-being.Drawing on traditional Chinese medicine, Eastern and Western alchemical traditions, Kabbalah, and Jungian psychology—plus case studies from working with patients—the authors provide hands-on insights for bringing "the soul of medicine" back into our lives.The book includes:•A simple introduction to the ancient practices and principles alchemy•How the alchemical model offers a profoundly new path to true health and well-being•An array of practices for removing the barriers that block our own healing energy•An invitation to alchemical "dream work" as a support on the path of healing
The Alchemy of Sexual Energy: Connecting to the Universe from Within
by Mantak ChiaTaoist techniques for replenishing our internal energy with universal cosmic energy • Shows how to transform excess sexual energy (Ching Chi) into self-healing energy • Presents advanced Cosmic Healing Chi Kung practices, which gather the limitless resources of Cosmic Chi for healing • Explains how opening of the three tan tiens to the six directions allows personal consciousness to connect directly to higher sources of energy Taoists consider our sexual energy to be the creative force that we can use to regenerate the body’s internal energy, but we must learn how to harness excess sexual energy and transform it into chi, or life-force energy. When we circulate the sexual energy in the Microcosmic Orbit--a continuous energy loop that runs up the spine and down the front of the body--we transform it into self-healing energy that can be stored in the organs and the three tan tiens: energy centers in the brain, the heart center, and the lower abdomen. The Alchemy of Sexual Energy builds upon Microcosmic Orbit practices discussed in Healing Light of the Tao. The more we open the flow of our internal energy the more capable we are of connecting to the cosmic energy that exists outside ourselves in the universe. By learning to open the three tan tiens to the six directions, the Taoist practitioner combines mind power with extension of chi to draw cosmic energy into the body. This energy, too, can be stored in the three tan tiens and used as needed for healing. When we learn to flow in this way with the energy of the Tao, life ceases to be a struggle.
The Alchemy of Stones: Co-creating with Crystals, Minerals, and Gemstones for Healing and Transformation
by Robert Simmons• Reveals that those who love and work with crystals and stones have been intuitively following the path of spiritual alchemy • Provides meditative practices with specific stones to go with each stage of the alchemical transformation process as well as other tools and techniques • Includes an illustrated dictionary summarizing the spiritual qualities of more than 375 different minerals, crystals, and gemstones The Alchemy of Stones presents an inspired breakthrough in Robert Simmons&’ thirty-five year career of exploring and revealing the spiritual qualities and potentials of minerals, crystals, and gemstones. This holistic, Earth-based framework for understanding stones and their energies initiates readers into an alchemical worldview that leads to spiritual healing, transformation, and transcendence. Engaging readers step by step, Simmons provides guidance on discovering and harnessing the three human powers of intention, attention, and imagination, each a crucial component for meeting and working in harmony with the energies of the Stone Beings. Simmons also introduces us to the Divine Feminine intelligence known as Sophia, or Wisdom. The Stone Beings are her emissaries, and through relating and co-creating with them, the healing and redemption of ourselves and the Earth becomes a reality. Offering an illustrated dictionary of the spiritual qualities of more than 375 different minerals, crystals, and gemstones, Simmons also explores in depth what he calls the Four Cornerstones of the Alchemy of Stones: Moldavite, Phenacite, Azeztulite, and Rosophia. He discusses the stages of alchemical transformation and provides meditative practices with specific stones to go with each stage. He also explores how to work with stone mandalas, crystal body layouts, gemstone elixirs, and Orgonite energy devices and details powerful techniques for working with stones. Woven throughout are Simmons&’ personal stories of the pivotal mystical experiences that triggered his capacity to feel stone energies and led him to develop his relationship with the stones, revealing how this work can open minds and awaken hearts. Lavishly illustrated, The Alchemy of Stones is an invitation to a journey of enlightenment, transformation, and spiritual metamorphosis aligned with the path of our living, conscious Earth.
The Alchemy of Tarot: Practical Enlightenment through the Astrology, Qabalah, and Archetypes of Tarot
by Juno LucinaUnveil the mysteries of the Tarot by exploring the connection between the ancient systems of astrology and Qabalah, incorporating shared archetypes of humanity and basic myths that infuse our holy traditions. Through exploring fundamental interconnections, the author forms not only a practical method of divination to help you reclaim your own truth, but also an accurate map to guide you in remembering and reawakening to the absolute Truth, reclaiming yourself and your place within existence. This search has been the root of all great religions and philosophies throughout the ages, which describes humanity as asleep in a world unaware of spirit or real meaning. Use any standard tarot deck with this guide, to unlock these mysteries, to discover the Kingdom of Heaven, the Buddha Within, the City of Brahman, the Philosopher's Stone…and to unearth the divine secrets that you've, too long, buried within.
The Alchemy of Voice
by Stewart PearceOffering straightforward and highly effective techniques to those seeking personal healing, this manual provides ways in which the power of people's voices can improve and enhance their lives. Identifying sound as the center of creation and an individual's unique signature note-the song of the soul-that unifies the mind, body, and spirit, this important tome urges readers to rediscover this inner sound and move onto the path of healing and the hope of creative fulfillment. Exercises to achieve peace and harmony, boost self-confidence, and add color and passion to self-expression help seekers reach their potent, powerful, and most importantly, their personal sound.
The Alchemy of Your Dreams: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of Lucid Dreaming and Interpretation
by Athena LazUnlock the power of your dreams to lead you on the ultimate journey of self-discovery and personal growth.Roughly one-third of our lives is spent sleeping. We know that time spent asleep is vital for rest and rejuvenation, but what if this time could be used for something more? What if our dreams really are telling us something? Psychologist Athena Laz has dedicated her career to uncovering the wisdom of our dreams and revolutionising what it means to be in touch with ourselves and the universe.Packed with expert-level exercises and step-by-step instructions, The Alchemy of Your Dreams teaches readers how to interpret their dreams and how to lucid-dream in order to achieve more in their waking lives. From improved mental wellbeing to enhanced spirituality, this modern guide provides a roadmap to:- Decoding your dreams to uncover their innate guidance.- Learning the power of lucid dreaming.- Rekindling the connection to your unconscious and subconscious mind through your dreams. - Understanding the specific dream figures and symbols that appear in your dreams.- Exploring the world of consciousness and gaining clarity on who you really are.- Unleashing creativity and overcoming past pain for greater wellbeing.For anyone who has ever felt that their dreams have true meaning, this book provides the exact tools needed to unravel their symbolism, harness their power and level-up our lives.
The Alchemy of Your Dreams: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of Lucid Dreaming and Interpretation
by Athena LazUnlock the power of your dreams to lead you on the ultimate journey of self-discovery and personal growth.Roughly one-third of our lives are spent sleeping. We know that sleep is vital for rest and rejuvenation, but what if this time could be used for something more? What if our dreams really are telling us something? Psychologist and dream expert Athena Laz has dedicated her career to uncovering the wisdom of our dreams and revolutionizing what it means to be in touch with ourselves and the universe. Packed with exercises and step-by-step instructions, The Alchemy of Your Dreams teaches readers how to interpret their dreams in order to achieve more in their waking lives. From improved mental well-being to enhanced spirituality, this groundbreaking book provides a road map to: • Decoding your dreams to uncover their innate guidance • Learning the ancient art of lucid dreaming & discovering the incredible gifts that accompany the practice • Rekindling the connection to your unconscious and subconscious mind through your dreams • Understanding the specific dream figures and symbols that appear in your dreams • Exploring the world of consciousness and gaining clarity on who you really are • Unleashing creativity and overcoming past pain for greater well-beingFor anyone who has ever felt that their dreams have true import and meaning, this book provides the exact tools needed to unravel their symbolism and harness their power to transform our lives.
The Alchemy of Your Dreams: A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of Lucid Dreaming and Interpretation
by Athena LazUnlock the power of your dreams to lead you on the ultimate journey of self-discovery and personal growth.Roughly one-third of our lives is spent sleeping. We know that time spent asleep is vital for rest and rejuvenation, but what if this time could be used for something more? What if our dreams really are telling us something? Psychologist Athena Laz has dedicated her career to uncovering the wisdom of our dreams and revolutionising what it means to be in touch with ourselves and the universe.Packed with expert-level exercises and step-by-step instructions, The Alchemy of Your Dreams teaches listeners how to interpret their dreams and how to lucid-dream in order to achieve more in their waking lives. From improved mental wellbeing to enhanced spirituality, this modern guide provides a roadmap to:- Decoding your dreams to uncover their innate guidance.- Learning the power of lucid dreaming.- Rekindling the connection to your unconscious and subconscious mind through your dreams.- Understanding the specific dream figures and symbols that appear in your dreams.- Exploring the world of consciousness and gaining clarity on who you really are.- Unleashing creativity and overcoming past pain for greater wellbeing.For anyone who has ever felt that their dreams have true meaning, this audiobook provides the exact tools needed to unravel their symbolism, harness their power and level-up our lives.(P) 2021 Penguin Audio
The Aleister Crowley Manual: Thelemic Magick for Modern Times
by Marco ViscontiThis is a no-nonsense, practical guide to working the magick of Aleister Crowley in modern times.Marco Visconti has taught Aleister Crowley's Magick to hundreds of aspirants, proving to himself and others its transmutative powers. This book brings together the effective techniques and practices from those lessons. We all live very busy lives in increasingly small spaces, but this book shows that to practice magick you don&’t need fancy tools or robes or marbles halls. Magick is truly for everyone, because all you need to practice it is a will set in stone.Each chapter in this manual is a lesson, which will add a new tool to your magical arsenal:the nature of the Body of Lightwhat Prana is and how to harness itthe 4 Hermetic Elements that make up the foundations of the Magical Pyramidthe Quintessencethe PentagramHexagram ritualsthe Astral Light invoked through the Middle PillarThe benefits gained from bringing Magick into your life are manifold. You will gain a deeper understanding of your role in the universe, the ability to communicate with the Other, and the wisdom that comes from such relationships. Overall these practices offer a new and deeper sense of awareness of your own role in the universe.
The Alexander Technique: A Skill For Life
by Pedro De AlcantaraThe challenges of modern life are best met with poise, alertness, and nimbleness of mind and body. These attributes are our birthright, as demonstrated by every child at play. As adults, however, we tend instead to be hurried, inattentive, and stiff of mind and body. The Alexander Technique is an effective way of re-discovering our natural freedom, which is characterized not so much by what we do but by what we refrain from doing, and its resulting health and well-being. The Alexander Technique: A Skill for Life explains the principles of the Technique and uses testimonials, case histories, photos, and line drawings to illustrate its applications to medicine, personal relationships, sports and exercise, and the performing arts.
The Alexander Technique: Twelve fundamentals of integrated movement
by Penelope EastenThis book gets back to the core of the Alexander Technique (AT), much of which is not known even to most teachers. This is because Alexander (1869-1955) changed what he was doing at least three times, around 1912, 1923, and 1930, each time leaving key elements behind, unexplained. These lost elements include natural breathing, his biomechanics to alter the body for ourselves, the real thought processes of his directions, how he used inhibition and quiet attentiveness to discover intrinsic movement patterns, and how he used vision as part of his process. There are snippets of AT history throughout, and a potted history of what really happened in the AT, as it has not been told before, but the emphasis is on AT in the context of integrated movement.
The Algae Oil Revolution: Fight Disease and Promote Brain Development and Mental Health with the Vegan Elixir From the Sea
by Michael NehlsFight cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, heart attacks, diabetes, and more with plant-based essential Omega-3 – the elixir of life from the sea Omega-3 fatty acids have played a crucial role in the evolution of our intelligence. Due to our evolutionary history, however, we can efficiently utilize only aquatic omega-3 fatty acids. Yet, fish and seafood are no longer sufficiently available to us due to overfishing of the world's oceans, not to mention their contamination with pollutants. Algae oil is a purely plant-based source of aquatic omega-3 fatty acids and at the same time the only sustainable alternative to address the worldwide deficiency of aquatic omega-3 fatty acids. This deficiency is partly responsible for nearly all modern diseases—ranging from heart attacks to stroke, from depression to Alzheimer's, and from diabetes to cancer. During childhood development, a deficit of this essential brain-building substance leads to severe impairments in emotional, social, and rational intelligence—not least to ADHD and autism. Regular intake of algae oil prevents life-threatening omega-3 deficiency and makes an essential contribution to healthy living. In The Algae Oil Revolution, renowned scientist and bestselling author Michael Nehls introduces the reader to this sustainable and accessible substance, explains why and how it can prevent a range of diseases, and also sheds light on what this discovery means for the future of global human health.
The Alien Abduction Files: The Most Startling Cases of Human-Alien Contact Ever Reported
by Kathleen Marden Denise StonerAn in-depth study of the experiences of two victims of alien abduction. Why would two women separated by thousands of miles share a common thread involving alien abduction? Both cases are supported by multiple witnesses and have substantial evidence. Both women experienced missing time while driving with a companion, and were later taken from their homes. Both have been unwilling participants in ongoing experimental procedures that appear to follow family genetic lines. Both witnesses have given detailed descriptions of the crafts&’ interiors and technology, medical procedures, messages from the visitors, and the types of ETs they have encountered, including their society&’s hierarchical structure. Even more startling, both have independently described finding themselves on identical huge craft, within the same timeframe . . .The Alien Abduction Files finally reveals: The little-known details of alien experimental procedures The theoretical science that can explain alien technology The messages conveyed by the ETs to abduction experiencers The vulnerabilities and benefits of living life as an abduction experiencer The evidence that these phenomena are real Praise for The Alien Abduction Files &“The topic of alien abduction is complex and controversial. This book comes closer than others, bringing clarity to the haze of controversy.&” —Stanton T. Friedman, nuclear physicist, author of Flying Saucers and Science &“Highly respected UFO abduction scholars Marden and Stoner have accomplished something rare and remarkable with The Alien Abduction Files, namely, an opportunity for readers to enter into the heart of what may well be the greatest mystery and challenge facing humanity today.&” —Peter Robbins, coauthor of the British bestseller Left at East Gate and longtime assistant to pioneer UFO abduction researcher Budd Hopkins
The Aliens Are Coming!: The Exciting and Extraordinary Science Behind Our Search for Life in the Universe
by Ben MillerDiscover the fascinating and cutting-edge science behind the greatest question of all: is there life beyond Earth? For millennia, we have looked up at the stars and wondered whether we are alone in the universe. In the last few years, scientists have made huge strides towards answering that question. In The Aliens are Coming!, comedian and bestselling science writer Ben Miller takes us on a fantastic voyage of discovery, from the beginnings of life on earth to the very latest search for alien intelligence. What soon becomes clear is that the hunt for extra-terrestrials is also an exploration of what we actually mean by life. What do you need to kickstart life? How did the teeming energy of the Big Bang end up as frogs, trees and quantity surveyors? How can evolution provide clues about alien life? What might it look like? (Probably not green and sexy, sadly.) As our probes and manned missions venture out into the solar system, and our telescopes image Earth-like planets with ever-increasing accuracy, our search for alien life has never been more exciting - or better funded. The Aliens are Coming! is a comprehensive, accessible and hugely entertaining guide to that search, and our quest to understand the very nature of life itself.
The Aliens Are Coming!: The Exciting and Extraordinary Science Behind Our Search for Life in the Universe
by Ben MillerDiscover the fascinating and cutting-edge science behind the greatest question of all: is there life beyond Earth? For millennia, we have looked up at the stars and wondered whether we are alone in the universe. In the last few years, scientists have made huge strides towards answering that question. In The Aliens are Coming!, comedian and bestselling science writer Ben Miller takes us on a fantastic voyage of discovery, from the beginnings of life on earth to the very latest search for alien intelligence. What soon becomes clear is that the hunt for extra-terrestrials is also an exploration of what we actually mean by life. What do you need to kickstart life? How did the teeming energy of the Big Bang end up as frogs, trees and quantity surveyors? How can evolution provide clues about alien life? What might it look like? (Probably not green and sexy, sadly.) As our probes and manned missions venture out into the solar system, and our telescopes image Earth-like planets with ever-increasing accuracy, our search for alien life has never been more exciting - or better funded. The Aliens are Coming! is a comprehensive, accessible and hugely entertaining guide to that search, and our quest to understand the very nature of life itself.
The Aliens Are Coming!: The Extraordinary Science Behind Our Search for Life in the Universe
by Ben MillerActor and bestselling science writer Ben Miller takes readers to the cutting edge of one of the greatest questions of all: Is there life beyond Earth? For millennia, we have looked up at the stars and wondered whether we are alone in the universe, but in the last few years—as our probes begin to escape the solar system, and our telescopes reveal thousands of Earthlike planets—scientists have taken huge leaps toward an answer. “Forget science fiction,” author Ben Miller writes. “We are living through one of the most extraordinary revolutions in the history of science: the emergent belief of a generation of physicists, biologists, and chemists that we are not alone.” The Aliens Are Coming! is a refreshingly clear, hugely entertaining guide to the search for alien life. Miller looks everywhere for insight, from the Big Bang’s sea of energy that somehow became living matter, to the equations that tell us Earth is not so rare, to the clues bacteria hold to how life started. And he makes the case that our growing understanding of life itself will help us predict whether it exists elsewhere, what it might look like, and when we might find it.