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The Journey to Truth reveals what author George F. Garlick, PhD believes are new insights into the physical and spiritual realities of our world. The book chronicles Garlick’s personal quest to reconcile what he believes as biblical truths with his own scientific knowledge. Readers will be captivated by the author’s frank narrative as he poignantly draws parallels between scriptural references and modern scientific discoveries, such as the Big Bang, Einstein’s theory of relativity, Superstring, the 5th Dimension and the nature of light. The appeal for readers of The Journey to Truth is in Garlick’s honest account of his personal struggle to accept faith in the face of a successful scientific career. His story is one of success and failure, but his profound connection between science and theology is both overwhelming and humbling. According to Garlick, “By using our mind to explore the mysteries of the universe, we can achieve a better understanding or our relationship with God.”

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Resolution of Conflict between Science and Faith

by Reverend Stewart from on 2010-08-01
The Journey to Truth by George F. Garlick is a wonderful book I received from a member of our church. Dr. Garlick is a recognized physicist and Electrical Engineer. In his book this former farm boy from Nebraska seeks to mesh his scientific passions with his strong Christian beliefs. A delightful read for anyone who has struggled with the conflict that some wish to create between science adevancement and the world of faith.

Interesting Insights, But Didn't Resonate

by Aaron Armstrong from Ontario, Canada on 2010-06-01
For years there's been much hoopla over the apparent conflict between science and Biblical truth.One extreme says that science is absolute, that all we can know is what we can see and measure empirically. Miracles aren't possible. We are, essentially, cosmic accidents. The other extreme completely ignores the reality that science has anything to legitimately offer in terms of understanding how the world and humanity were created and designed to function.However, neither position is intellectually honest. Neither leads to a complete understanding of truth. But is there really as great a divide as some make it seem?In The Journey to Truth, author George Garlick seeks to show how science offers insight into Biblical truth. Garlick, a physicist who pioneered holographic ultrasound technology, blends science, theology and a dash of biography in this short book. To be honest, I found the results to be somewhat mixed.His personal stories provided a great deal of insight into his character, which I greatly appreciated. The last chapter--where he speaks of being compelled to stop and pick up two young men on the Interstate and trying to restore the vitality of his hometown--reveals a man who is deeply compassionate and wants to use the gifts he's been given for the good of others and the glory of God.It's very obvious reading this book that Garlick is a scientist. He provides in-depth descriptions of various scientific theories related to the creation of the universe, time/space and more. And he describes them in such a way that makes it clear that he obviously knows what he's talking about.Which is good, because I don't. This is what is known as "the curse of knowledge." Those with knowledge describe what they're talking about in such a way that eithera. only those who share this knowledge will understand; or b. the illustration becomes bogged in over-communication as the writer seeks to bring the reader up to the same level of knowledgeMore often than not, I found myself scratching my head and wondering if there might be another way of communicating this same point. Perhaps it's because I'm not a big science-guy. I did well in it in school, but it was never my passion.I'm guessing that someone who really loves quantum mechanics and quirks & quarks would completely understand what Garlick is talking about in roughly half the book, but I was left a bit in the dark. This, unfortunately, made for some hard slogging in the middle chapters of The Journey to Truth.So how does scientific discovery point us to Biblical truth? Throughout the book, Garlick provides some intriguing insights that point to the truth that this universe didn't accidentally happen. Scientific discovery, when honestly looked at, reveals to us what God has plainly made known. We know that He is a God of order, given how intricately detailed our bodies and this world are. We know that He is infinitely powerful because only a being of infinite power could cause everything to come from nothing.What Garlick is describing is the truth of Romans 1:18-20:"For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made."On page 40, Garlick illustrates this in a very interesting way. Imagine a mountain where one side is perfectly smooth and the other is jagged. The smooth side is what the Bible reveals. The other is science. Both, Garlick says, eventually come to the same conclusion. Eventually scientists will reach the top of the mountain of truth and find a bunch of theologians already waiting there.As glad as I am that he makes this point, there's so much more that can be said because this is really only dealing with general revelation, rather than special revelation.If the mountain is God's general revelation (natural theology as some describe it), then this is a very apt metaphor. However, it can only really tell us that there is a God who created the world and everything in it, but it can't tell us all that much about Him.Science can tell us a great deal about the "how" of God's creative act, but not the "why."But it doesn't speak to our condition as sinners. And it doesn't speak to our need of a Savior.These are things that there are no scientific categories for.The Journey to Truth provides some helpful insights, but ultimately it left me feeling a bit cold. While some, particularly those who really enjoy science, will undoubtedly enjoy it, it's not a book that resonated well with me.-----A review copy was provided by Bring it On Communications

Faith Seeking Understanding

by John E. Harris from Ridgewood, Queens, New York City on 2010-05-07
I consider myself a pastor, theologian, and amateur philosopher, not a scientist. Nevertheless I love science even though my academic scientific training is limited to High School Physics and Chemistry. George F Garlick is a Scientist and readily admits that he is no theologian. Nevertheless his familiarity with western philosophers such as Leibniz and Pascal as well as Christian Scripture and theology is evident.Garlicks inspirational and autobiographical book The Journey To Truth: How Scientific Discovery Provides Insights Into Spiritual Truths is an example of faith seeking understanding as he documents how he has wrestled to reconcile and synthesize his religious beliefs with recent scientific discoveries. Since Garlick assumes that humans are spiritual beings, this is not a Christian apology written for atheists or agnostics but rather a meditation for people of faith who, like Garlick, seek to understand their faith in light or the latest metaphysics. To his credit, Garlick occasionally employs picturesque metaphors like a poet as he seeks to present his "understanding of scientific facts and new scientific theories as honestly as possible and then demonstrate how they can help us interpret the truths of challenging passages in Scripture." I think his science, however, is better than his theology and biblical interpretation.I easily followed Garlick's discussion of the Big Bang, the fifth dimension and superstring theory, but some less scientifically inclined readers might find the level of science he brings into dialogue with his religion a bit overwhelming. While I resonated with some of his application of scientific theories to theology, being thoroughly schooled in and committed to inclusive language I was a bit put off by his exclusive use of male pronouns to refer to God and a little disappointed when his reading of Scripture was far more literal than my own. At times I felt that Garlick's synthesis of science and religion was a bit schizophrenic. For instance I think he came close to defining God as the infinite unified energy of the Big Bang while at the same time holding fast to defending the factual reality of miracles rather than interpreting them as mytho-poetic reflections of spiritual, not physical, realities. I was also a put off by his out of pocket rejection of Process Theology, which I think offers more possibilities for a synthesis of the Christian faith and metaphysics than traditional theology And while Garlick's religion and religious truths are predominantly Christian, I often found myself thinking that his arguments and examples could also be applied to the truths of other religious systems, but he did not go there. He did not even hint of going there be a possibility.On the whole, I found Garlick's science engaging but nothing new. I found his theology and biblical interpretation a little wanting. On the other hand, a more moderate to conservative and less scientifically minded reader than me could easily find their faith both enriched and stretched as they are exposed to some of the latest cosmology.

Good, but Unbalanced

by S. Payne from London, Ontario on 2010-05-01
"The Journey to Truth" begins with an autobiography of George Garlick's childhood and his developing curiosity in scientific and theological topics. As the book progresses, George attempts to weave together the two topics into a unified perspective.I thought the book started off fairly slow. I am generally indifferent to autobiographies and I was unfamiliar with the author. I also found his initial discussions on scientific and theological topics to be fairly standard. Still, there was some insight and I continued with my reading.It is fortunate that I persisted, because the initial chapters were clearly just building the foundation. Beginning with chapter five, the book suddenly delves deeper and begins to discuss scientific and mathematical concepts on dimensions, light, and time. The topics were freshly unfamiliar.I found his correlation of these scientific concepts to theological concepts insightful and fascinating. It spurred me to take notes and do further research. These chapters occasionally get bogged down with complex scientific terminology and mathematical equations. Some of the more complex material may have been better served in an appendix.In the end I found the book insightful, but there could be a bit more balance. I found the book initially too straightforward, while the later half is occasionally too complex. Never-the-less, it is a worth reading.

Hope to use as at book club sometimes

by J. J. Nunn from Bonney Lake, Wa USA on 2010-04-24
Great book --The part about the DIMENSIONS OF CREATION was especially memorable to me when he said that science thinks that the 5th dimension is a spiritual dimension. Also mind boggling how energy was created into matter.A little harder reading for me because I do NOT have a scientific background-- I am recommending it to my friends at the Presbyterian Book Club & also I attend a Methodist Church where I hope we will study it in the future.

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Based on E. Nesbit’s turn-of-the-century children’s classic, this BBC miniseries features delightful special effects, charming performances, and incredible predicaments that teach an invaluable lesson: Be careful what you wish for!

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Family films

by Bookworm from Dallas,Tx USA on 2009-10-12
This was a very well done movie and was very entertaining for children of all ages.The DVD arrived in excellent condition.

Charmless

by B. L. DaBoll from La Crescenta, CA United States on 2007-05-13
I loved the recent movie produced by Jim Henson Company and Capitol Films staring Kenneth Branagh, Zoe Wanamaker, Eddie Izzard and five adorable kids. It is called, surprise, Five Children and It. Clever, funny, endearing, and very well acted and filmed. When I bought "Five Children and It/The Return of It" I assumed I was getting the sequel. Unfortunately, it wasn't. And this film, based on E. Nesbit's story is charmless, poorly acted, poorly staged, and sadly... boring.

Get this version, not the with the smiling kid on the cover

by Kevin Lauderdale from Annandale, VA United States on 2006-08-27
This version sticks to the book quite faithfully. (There was a later version, and THAT one's cover features a smiling kid. THAT version made a lot of changes from the book. THIS version has a close-up of the creature on the cover.) Yes, the special effects are BBC /"Dr. Who" cheesy, but they don't distract from the series. I read the book to my [...], and then she watched this and thoroughly enjoyed it. So did her 30-something parents.

The Irascible Psammead

by Gord Wilson from Bellingham, WA USA on 2006-03-15
Having read a few of E. Nesbit's fantasies: The Phoenix and the Carpet, Five Children and It, and The Story of the Amulet, I wondered why in the nearly 100 years since they were written these books had never made it to the silver screen. Then I found out they had. As usual, there's a bad (according to reviews) American edition, and then good (also according to reviews) British ones. As with Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and The Chronicles of Narnia, the newer films merely send viewers back to discover the older BBC ones.In the case of E. Nesbit, there are a few to discover. I've not seen any of these films, and so rely on other reviewers. This dual set of Five Children and It/ The Return of It gets high marks (it's also rather high priced) and there are earlier BBC versions called The Sand Fairy and Return of the Sand Fairy on VHS (not yet on DVD). I don't think they're the same as this DVD because the Psammead (Sand Fairy) on the cover looks different. Then there's The Phoenix and the Carpet from BBC but released through Disney, along with Nesbit's best-known film, The Railway Children (which is not a fantasy).Edith Nesbit was one of the early founders of the Fabian Society, a utopian socialist British society, and in her novels predicts something unknown in Victorian society: a pollution- free river Thames. C.S. Lewis was among her admirers and upon finishing the first Chronicle of Narnia, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, exulted that he had written a story like E. Nesbit's (The Pevensie children bear striking similarities to kids in her books). The Bastables and other Nesbit broods do fun things like slide down the stairs on the tea tray and try to wrangle wishes out of an irascible sand fairy, which is why we're still reading her after 100 years.

Great Movie!

by Jessica Morris from USA on 2006-01-26
My husband and I rented this charming movie one evening and loved it! It is sweet, silly, funny and highly entertaining. I would highly recommend this movie for a fun family night. This movie is clean and is wholesome entertainment for the youngsters.

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this movie was pretty good

by Brittany Stewart from Nc on 2010-05-21
this movie/Eposide was pretty i just don't get why he kept on having sex with jennifer for that was the most nasty parts. but other then that if you love good movie this is one to buy or rent but beware if you rent it on blockbuster it be long wait trust me. but this one is must see

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This book turns the corner and finally provides a convincing explanation of IQ and human intelligence. It begins by rejecting some of the most basic assumptions that psychologists make about intelligence, including that intelligence should be defined by behavior. Instead, it argues that intelligence is about the ability to understand. It then uses recent scientific findings about the brain to show how changes in the brain lead to understanding. Readers will find that this book contains many revelations that will profoundly change their perception of how their own brain works. This book will also explore the startling implication of a "sensitive period" for developing intelligence, arguing that children can learn differently to adults. This is an idea that many people intuitively recognize, but one that is rarely explored. It will also refute common misconceptions about the brain, including the idea that the first five years of life are the most critical and having more neurons and connections are better. It turns out that late childhood can be the most important for future success and having fewer neurons and connections can be better than more. Anyone who is interested in how the brain works, why people differ in intelligence, and how a child can be a genius will want to read this book.

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Anyone interested in how the brain works or intelligence needs to read this book

by TreeMan from on 2010-09-03
There are so many books on the brain, but what they don't do is look at the underlying mechanisms that lead to human intelligence. They will try and argue that particular brain regions are important, or that the genes or the environment are most important. But these books don't explain how the brain works. Dennis Garlick goes beyond what these books do and uses recent brain research to show how the brain actually produces intelligence. Most impressive is the range of evidence he considers. Many books on the brain simply ignore IQ. He doesn't say that IQ is all of intelligence, but he does say that any book that explains intelligence needs to deal with IQ. This is essential as IQ testing provides important evidence on human intelligence that he uses to better understand how the brain works. The result is a theory that makes intuitive sense and seems obvious in hindsight. Anyone who wants to be fully informed about the intelligence debate needs to read this book.

Revolutionary?

by JaneM from Los Angeles, USA on 2010-08-06
This book has some really big, profound ideas in it that really changes how you view the brain. One of the biggest is the notion that having more connections in the brain is not necessarily better. This initially sounds nonsensical. However, it makes perfect sense when you think about it. The ability to abstract is fundamental to human intelligence. To see abstractions or commonalities across events, you need to filter out information. This is then why the brain is found to actually reduce its connections over childhood. Reducing the connections leads to a better ability to perceive abstractions. The author also talks about how this process is more active in childhood. This correlates with anecdotes such as children being more able to learn languages and computers. However, just exactly what it is that children can learn better hasn't been addressed so coherently before. The implications of this have the potential to transform education. But even more importantly, after you have read this book you feel that you have a genuine understanding of the core principles that govern how the brain works in a way that even lay people can understand.

Fascinating

by Mark Sewell from San Francisco on 2010-08-05
This is a fascinating book. Dennis Garlick is critical of current approaches to intelligence on both sides of the debate, suggesting that they have really lost sight of the original issue. Rather than arguing for either the genes or the environment, he argues that both play a critical role. But this is more than your standard interactionist argument. He gets into the mechanisms underlying intelligence, relating them to specific processes in the brain. I really liked his explanation of memory in terms of auto-associative networks. This has been done before, but his take on it really simplifies it. But the real strength of the book is dealing with the role of abstraction in human intelligence. I think there are few people who would deny that ability to abstract is central to human intelligence, but other books on the brain or intelligence tend to ignore abstraction. Not only does he emphasize the role of abstraction, but he looks at how the brain is able to perceive abstractions.I also found his argument that computers are not a good model for human intelligence to be long overdue. He also goes through the basics of IQ testing, dispelling a number of myths. In some parts he probably doesn't have enough evidence to completely make his argument but there is still a lot of thought-provoking material here. Highly recommended.

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When used on hardwood, these Lynx cabinet scrapers will leave a smooth surface without the tedium and expense of sandpaper. Available in four different styles for flat, concave and convex shapes of varying radii. Straight is 2-1/2" x 5", convex/concave is 2" x 6", goose neck is 2-7/8" x 4-5/8", and the double curved is 2-3/4" x 5-1/2". Scrapers are made of properly tempered .80mm high quality steel.

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