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REVIEWS Despite similarities with the death/rebirth would often appear just prior to outbreaks of beliefs of other ancient cultures, the reality the plague. But since the flying saucer flaps of the Maya "resurrection" rituals is chal- of the late 1940s they have "morphed" into lenging and not exactly for the faint-hearted. __ entities, often linked with UFOs, who skulk It is thus with some courage that Gillette around in their unfashionable black suits and suggests ways we may imaginatively enter matching vehicles, threatening innocent the Maya universe and apply their soul- UFO witnesses. transforming wisdom to our own lives. Using supporting case evidence, some of it quite recent, Keith has identified six MIB- CASEBOOK ON THE MEN IN BLACK type scenarios that may all have valid by Jim Keith "explanations", however far-fetched. He Publisher: IllumiNet Press, USA, 1997 sees them as part of an "evolving reality" ISBN: 1-881532-1 1-9 (224pp s/c) whose script includes black lodge magi- Price: AUD$27.00 (incl. p&h); NZD$ cians, government agency black ops, hoax- phone for price; STG£13.50 inc. p&h; ers, aliens in human disguise, extradimen- NFLf29,90; USD$14.95 + p&h sional entities and paranormal manifesta- Available: ‘Aust—NEXUS ph (07) 5442 tions of the human mind. Jim Keith's bur- 9280; NZ—NEXUS, ph (09) 403 8193; geoning casebook is far from closed. UK—NEXUS, ph 01342 322854; Europe— NEXUS, ph +31 (0)321 380558; USA— _THE MOMENT THAT MATTERS Adventures Unlimited, ph (815) 253 6300. by Eric Dowsett ; he Men in Black Ail) Ghoomencn has Publisher: Eric Dowsett, Australia, 1997 enough ‘high strangeness’ aspects to ISBN 0-646-3323-2 (191pp s/c) deter all but the most dedicated ufologists. Price: AUD$19.95; overseas orders But now, a blockbuster film has sparked the phone/fax for p&h quote public's need to know more. Among new en Australla—Gemeratt Books, books bringing this mystery into the light of uffy St, Burwood, Vic. 3125, ph + day is Casebook on the Men in Black, by (0)3 2868 0111 fax +61 (0}8 9886 0044. Jim Keith, a well-known name in conspiracy ver the past few years as research (Casebook on Alternative 3; Black Oren many local callers wanting their Helicopters over America). Not surprising- homes 'cleared’ of harmful Earth energy ly, Keith poses yet more questions that must _ radiations to the appropriately named Eric be asked if this phenomenon is ever to be Dowsett. A practising consultant in envi- explained satisfactorily. ronmental and personal health, Dowsett has Keith's "Basic Black" introduction sets the now distilled his insights and experience tone of the book, reminding us that black into this mind-expanding yet practical book, as been associated with magic, night and in the hope of reaching a wider audience. evil since ancient times, and that shadowy The territory Eric Dowsett covers in The figures are part of many cultural mytholo- Moment That Matters incorporates the meta- gies. These "darklings" were reported dur- physical as much as the physical environ- ing the centuries of witchcraft trials and ment; for while much of what constitutes the practice of dowsing concerns the physical [ world, its effectiveness is linked with the The Moment dowser's connection with the energies of life, nature and consciousness. Reminding Th t M us that certain scientific ‘facts' have never a atters been observed in actuality, so, too, there are n eke other realms or frequencies that exist beyond my our five physical senses—realms that dowsers and sensitives tune into. But beyond the dowser's ability to tap into the Earth's consciousness to find under- ground water, to alleviate energy blocks in the landscape, to reverse disease in people living over blocked energy sources in their homes, there is yet more potential to be tapped. Dowsing is also an effective means of expanding awareness and opening up a whole new world of personal creativity in harmony with the creative force of the uni- verse. Its applications are endless. As Dowsett attests, these attunement abili- BIC 440 SETT ties are latent in most of us. His book is a fine introduction to the art and science. Despite similarities with the death/rebirth beliefs of other ancient cultures, the reality of the Maya "resurrection" rituals is chal- lenging and not exactly for the faint-hearted. It is thus with some courage that Gillette suggests ways we may imaginatively enter the Maya universe and apply their soul- transforming wisdom to our own lives. CASEBOOK ON THE MEN IN BLACK by Jim Keith Publisher: IIlumiNet Press, USA, 1997 ISBN: 1-881532-11-9 (224pp s/c) Price: AUD$27.00 (incl. p&h); NZD$ phone for price; STG£13.50 inc. p&h; NFL£29,90; USD$14.95 + p&h Available: Aust—NEXUS, ph (07) 5442 9280; NZ—NEXUS, ph (09) 403 8193; UK—NEXUS, ph 01342 322854; Europe— NEXUS, ph +31 (0)321 380558; USA— Adventures Unlimited, ph (815) 253 6300. he Men in Black (MIB) phenomenon has enough ‘high strangeness' aspects to deter all but the most dedicated ufologists. But now, a blockbuster film has sparked the public's need to know more. Among new books bringing this mystery into the light of day is Casebook on the Men in Black, by Jim Keith, a well-known name in conspiracy research (Casebook on Alternative 3; Black Helicopters over America). Not surprising- ly, Keith poses yet more questions that must be asked if this phenomenon is ever to be explained satisfactorily. Keith's "Basic Black" introduction sets the tone of the book, reminding us that black has been associated with magic, night and evil since ancient times, and that shadowy figures are part of many cultural mytholo- gies. These "darklings" were reported dur- ing the centuries of witchcraft trials and The Moment NEXUS -77 OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 1997