civilization

Presents the annotated text of the science-fiction novel "But What of Earth?" a story that examines the effects of declining population on civilization, and includes an introduction, notes, and conclusion in which the author details the indignities the book suffered at the hands of an incompetent editor.

Journeys through time and across the continents to explore fascintating and complex stories about human evolution.

English society from the beginnings through 1983.

A secular compendium of 365 readings designed to refresh the spirit and stimulate the mind, featuring daily devotionals that, over the course of each week, cover the fields of history, literature, visual arts, science, music, philosophy, and religion.

Adam One, the leader of a religious vegetarian group called God's Gardeners, predicted that a catastrophe would decimate Earth. When it finally happens, most human life is destroyed. Two women, Ren and Toby, are among a handful of humans that lived through the disaster. Now they must do whatever it takes to survive in a world inhabited by gene-spliced life forms, experimental humans, and corrupt ruling powers.

Provides descriptions of twenty-one cities around the world at their greatest moments of achievement, discussing cultural and artistic creativity, technological and economic innovation, the marriage of art and technology, urban innovation with regard to problem solving, quality of life, and other topics.

"The profound influence of ancient cosmologies on our ideas about the human spirit"--Provided by publisher.