civilization

"For millennia, humanity has sought to understand and transmit to future generations not just the 'know-how' of life, but the 'know-why'--the meaning and purpose of our existence, as expressed in art, architecture, religion, and philosophy. This crucial passing down of knowledge has required the radical integration of insights from the past and from other cultures. In [this book], . . . author, professor, and public intellectual Martin Puchner takes us on a . . . tour through pivotal moments in world history, providing a global introduction to the arts and humanities in one . . . volume"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the possible political consequences of a decline in the Islamic civilization.

From fighting bloodthirsty battles through being sacrificed to the gods, daily life in the Viking world was pretty deadly! Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the Viking world in this fascinating history title.

"The story of a nameless father and son trying to survive with their humanity intact in a postapocalyptic wasteland where Earth's natural resources have been diminished, and some survivors are left to raise others for meat"--OCLC.

"Deep under our feet, our planet is full of history. Fossils can teach us a lot about Earth. Look inside to find out what fossils are, how they are formed, and where you can find real-life fossils!"--Provided by publisher.

"An . . . artist offers a[n] . . . exploration of human existence from the dawn of history to the present through art and patterns that aim [to] unite readers in their shared motivations [and] challenge each to create new stories for a better future"--BTCat.

From fighting as a gladiator through being fed to the lions, daily life in the Roman Empire was pretty deadly! Readers will love digging up the past and finding out just how horrible it was in this gripping read. Primary sources, colorful designs, and engaging text bring to life the chilling practices of the ancient Romans in this fascinating history title.

Provides children with illustrated overviews for each country in the world, organized by continent. The entries explore the countries' cultures, landscapes, sights, foods, and flags. Includes an introduction to Antarctica, a glossary, and a section of statistics.

Merging space travel with a road trip, a father drives all over the solar system at 37mph in order to allow his children to view the conflicts of Earth's history in the rearview mirror. Whether it's only been the 78 years it takes to drive to Venus or the 8,000 it takes to get to Neptune, humans have been fighting each other for small pieces of space on our planet.

"China today is never out of the news, with stories about international finance, population, and human rights controversies. From the contrast between its ancient heritage and emerging identity to the Chinese 'economic miracle', this Very Short Introduction addresses the themes, developments, and contradictions that have shaped Modern China. In this new edition Rana Mitter provides a contemporary view of the world's most populous nation, considering China's changing foreign policy, and its unique engagement with the internet. Giving an integrated picture of modern Chinese society, Mitter also addresses China's current global position, and analyses the country's growth in international significance"--Front flap.