life

A collection of essays about the traumas and triumphs of life with images from religion, history, and mythology.

Discusses life, afterlife, and reincarnation through psychic Sylvia Browne's spirit guide Francine.

A series of meditations written by Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius in which he contemplates life, death, and duty, as they relate to his belief in the Stoic principles of moderation and virtuous conduct based on right reason.

A collection of 1,001 quotations and phrases regarding human beings and life, organized into categories, and featuring the wisdom of Victor Hugo, Mark Twain, Groucho Marx, and others.

The Beginning brings an incredible story to life: the most astonishing history of the Universe. It is the story of who we are, where we are, and how we came to be here. It is the story of life itself. Beautifully illustrated throughout, and containing a wealth of factual information to complement extraordinary narrative, The Beginning will take you on a journey of wonder: from alien landscapes to "upside-down" continents, violent collisions, and mass extinction; from worms with jaws and pigs as big as men to saber-toothed cats and monstrous dinosaurs. A time when humans were the victims, not masters, of their world. Encounter history as you have never experienced it before.

Describes the complicated and fascinating developments of life on Earth.

Explores different everyday subjects from meatloaf to the Salvation Army Band, fireflies to funerals, and hiccups to a watch without hands.

From eastern woods and farmlands to the Pacific northwest coast, to tropical islands and rivers, the author explores the world of natural facts and human meanings.

Examines the history of Earth, looking at what scientists have learned through a study of fossils and rock layers, and discussing the evolution of the planet and its lifeforms.