civilization

A graphic novel that explores the history of human beings.

A graphic novel that explores the history of human beings.

After a deadly pathogen kills off most of the world's population, an injured teen named Andrew takes shelter with Jamie and the two bond. They are forced to set out in search of other survivors but both boys have secrets that hold them back from falling for each other. However, if they want to survive, they will have to reveal their pasts and find the courage to fight for a future together.

In the second "Sapiens" volume, Yuval Noah Harari tells the story of how we took over the world; how an unlikely marriage between a god and a bureaucrat created the first empires; and how war, famine, disease, and inequality became a part of the human condition. The origins of modern farming are introduced through Elizabethan tragedy, the changing fortunes of domesticated plants and animals are tracked in the columns of the Daily Business News, and the story of urbanization is told as a travel brochure offering discount journeys to ancient Babylon and China.

Revered, admired, and protected - every country and culture has certain artifacts that are prized above all others. Cultural Treasures of the World brings together more than 200 of these objects, exploring the fascinating and unique stories behind each of them.

Presents the rise of civilization, featuring key historical events presented through live-action re-enactments and computer-generated animation.

"Juliette, now mayor of Silo 18, doesn't trust Silo 1, especially its leader, Donald. But in the world of the Silos, there is no black and white -- everything is shades of gray. Donald may not be the monster Juliette thinks he is, and may in fact be key to humanity's continued survival.But can they work together long enough to succeed?"--Provided by publisher.

In a toxic world, a community lives underground, when Sheriff Holston asks to leave and go outside, mechanic Juliette is appointed as the new sheriff and learns how badly her world is broken.