The story includes references to many proven and some yet to be proven scientific theories. Where possible we have linked to sites with the simplest explanations.

For more information on the Big Bang theory you may start your search here http://www.big-bang-theory.com/ or here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bang

For Dark matter look here http://imagine.gsfc.nasa.gov/docs/science/know_l1/dark_matter.html

For Evolution http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolution

In the book some of the characters travel through other Dimensions. For information on the existence of other dimensions start here http://www.tenthdimension.com/medialinks.php or here http://www.superstringtheory.com/experm/exper5.html

We also note that one of the objectives of the Supercollider at CERN in Europe is to prove (or disprove) the existence of other dimensions.

String theory is a topic that is closely tied to the CERN project and research on other dimensions, Branes and dark matter. Try these sites  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/String_theory and http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/elegant/

Some readers may wish to note that the Great spirit in the story is the result of the combined intelligence of many beings. For more on Collective Intelligence look here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collective_intelligence

There are other quasi-scientific topics touched on in the story. These include;

The God gene http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101041025/

and Near death experiences http://www.near-death.com/ or http://www.near-death .com/experiences/evidence01.html

We note that there is real research being done on near death experiences. There are many documented cases and there is now work being done to find a physiological or psychological explanation.

Adolph Chandler’s solution to the middle east problem is not that original and is similar to U. N. Resolution 181 http://www.mideastweb.org/181.htm or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UN_Partition_Plan

For more information on the Book of Revelation try a Bible, or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Revelation or http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/apocalypse/revelation/white.html The following topics are also included in the Book of Revelation:

• New Jerusalem http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Jerusalem and
• Third angel, wormwood http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wormwood_(star)

While the novel does not cast a vote for or against any theories on intelligent design the work of the Great spirit and its own evolution could be considered to be intelligent design theory in action. http://www.actionbioscience.org/evolution/nhmag.html

For links to information on various monotheistic world religions start with these sites.

World religions http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/cultural/religion/

Christianity http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/

Hinduism http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/ and for

• Brahman http://www.hinduwebsite.com/brahmanmain.asp or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brahman

Islam http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/islam/

Judaism http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/judaism/

Zoroastrianism http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/zoroastrian/

Books

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