Future World

In the near future, hard times make hard men.Awakened by the near annihilation of humanity on earth, good and evil warriors battle to achieve world stability. Peace might be achieved by teaching methods of self-control and personal responsibility or by oppression of the masses. The miracles documented in the myths of the ancient world become common as humanity enters the Age of Water. The god-men of a more enlightened population set the foundation for the future through inner struggles and outer confrontations.

Since the beginning of civilization, humans have built cities to wall nature out, then glorified it in beloved but quite artificial parks. In Urban Jungle Ben Wilson—the author of Metropolis, a seven-thousand-year history of cities that the Wall Street Journal called “a towering achievement”—looks to the fraught relationship between nature and the city for clues to how the planet can survive in an age of climate crisis.

AI and the Ongoing Collapse V: Your Navigation Roadmap for Living in the World of Pure Intelligence The AI revolution isn’t coming—it’s here. The world is reorganizing at an unprecedented pace, and those who fail to adapt will be left behind. AI and the Ongoing Collapse V isn’t just another book on artificial intelligence—it’s your wake-up call and survival guide for the new reality. This is not theory, speculation, or empty futurism. This is about alignment with intelligence—the fundamental shift that will determine who thrives and who gets swept away. Most people still think...

With American dominance no more, war sweeps across the world. Has World War III begun? In North America, the stakes have never been higher. In the former United States, President Mitchell Spector and the United Constitutional States of America are feeling pressure on all sides and will stop at nothing to ensure a Red Faction victory. To the north, Canadian democracy struggles under the weight of war. Can Canada’s politicians, its military and its intelligence services stave off the authoritarian threat that is now stalking the land of the true North strong and free? In the Pacific, an ...

"Dive into the spellbinding universe of 'Manifestors of Magnificence - Uniting the World's Light Workers,' the enthralling third installment in the visionary series following 'The Futurist' and 'The Architects of Reality.' Step beyond the veil of ordinary existence and into a world where the power of unity and purpose holds the key to transforming the very fabric of our reality. As the architects of reality strive to shape a brighter future, they encounter an unexpected truth: the colossal vision they bear cannot be woven alone. The intricate tapestry they envision requires the harmonious ...

Philip Bump, a reporter as adept with a graph as with a paragraph, is popular for his ability to distill vast amounts of data into accessible stories. THE AFTERMATH is a sweeping assessment of how the baby boom created modern America, and where power, wealth, and politics will shift as the boom ends. Bump helps us navigate the flood of data in which our sense of the country now drowns. He fits numbers into a narrative about who we are (including what "we" really means), how we vote, where we live, what we buy—and what predictions we can make with any confidence.

It's on the television, in the papers, and in our minds. Every day we're bludgeoned by news of how bad everything is - financial collapse, unemployment, growing poverty, environmental disasters, disease, hunger, war. But the rarely acknowledged reality is that our progress over the past few decades has been unprecedented. By almost any index you care to identify, things are markedly better now than they have ever been for almost everyone alive.

Major disruptive changes are coming to the future of finance. Trends and technologies in place before the COVID-19 pandemic have been accelerated. Modern monetary theory, rising debt levels, overburdened entitlements, blockchain, and quantum computing will push the world of finance to its limits. In The Future of Finance After COVID, the top-ranked economist and futurist Jason Schenker shares his visions for the financial future ahead. The book includes a discussion of what comes after the #COVID19 pandemic, shutdown, and #recession, including . - The key levers of FinTech. - Monetary ...

It's the 24th century. The earth has been scorched ... Stone is back – angrier than ever, and determined to bring violent justice to those around him. Somes reviews have said "This series is unique and one of a kind. Best series in this category that I've read in years." Stranded in hostile territory and burdened with the mission of a dead man, Stone will have to be at his most ruthless to survive. Six months have passed since the collapse of the Place of Bridges and Stone strikes a deal that could reunite him with his companion, Nuria. Only the deal is cloaked in lies and soured by ...

Why can't we solve our problems anymore? Why do threats such as the Gulf oil spill, worldwide recession, terrorism, and global warming suddenly seem unstoppable? Are there limits to the kinds of problems humans can solve? Rebecca Costa confronts - and offers a solution to - these questions in her highly anticipated and game-changing book, The Watchman's Rattle.

The future is here—are you ready to navigate it? In a world defined by rapid technological advancements, shifting cultural norms, and unprecedented environmental challenges, "Future Shock: The World of Tomorrow Is Here" offers a comprehensive guide to thriving amidst the complexities of a constantly evolving landscape. Inspired by Alvin Toffler's original concept of "future shock," this book dives deep into how our society, economy, and individual lives are being transformed at breakneck speed—and what you can do to stay ahead. From the rise of artificial intelligence and autonomous ...

An accessible, story-driven look at the future of the global economy, written by a leading expert, Extreme Economies revives a foundational idea from medical science to turn the logic of modern economics on its head, arguing that the outlier economies are the place to learn about our own future. Whether following Punjabi migrants through the lawless Panamanian jungle or visiting a day-care for the elderly modeled after a casino, Davies brings a storyteller’s eye to places where the economy has been destroyed, distorted, and even turbocharged.

The Prophecy Puzzle is a interesting and practical study on the whole book of Revelation. The subtitle is, "Fitting prophecy from the whole Bible into the book of Revelation" and that is what I tried to do. I go into great detail about how and when end-time events will happen. It is different from other prophecy books in that I believe the style of Jewish writing called, "Parallelism" was largely used in the writing of the book of Revelation. Understanding this gives a much clearer meaning of the book of Revelation, especially in regards to the chronological order of end-time events. The ...

Will Jeremy’s hidden secrets finally be revealed when old video storage devices are discovered…devices that work only with even more obsolete technology from the twentieth century…televisions. A story of family secrets, long hidden clues, and a 200 year old quest for justice... Throughout his professional career Paul Delahass has done what he can to find justice for those no longer able to do so for themselves. He now finds himself trying to do the same for two men who lived generations before his own. After returning from a short trip to Espinola with his cousin, he feels certain ...

In this groundbreaking book, "Unleashing the Digital Powerhouse," we delve into the transformative capabilities of Google Scaffold, a game-changing cloud computing platform. From the birth of Google Scaffold to its impact on businesses and society, we embark on a journey through the digital architecture that underpins the modern world. Discover how data centers, cloud computing, and networking technologies converge to shape the foundation of Google Scaffold. Explore the building blocks of virtual machines, containerization, and Kubernetes, unlocking scalability and efficiency. Dive into the...

With flair and authority, historian and archaeologist Ian Morris draws uniquely on 15,000 years of history to offer fresh insights on what the future will bring. Deeply researched and brilliantly argued, Why The West Rules - For Now is a gripping and truly original history of the world.

This book was initially a workingman's response to the book "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates but also stands on its own as a personal and analytic contemplation of racism and classism. This third edition adds many more essays contemplating the nature and relationship of race and class, racism and classism. "An exceptionally well reasoned critique that is both thoughtful and thought-provoking, Between the World and Us: A Workingman's Response to 'Between the World and Me' is a rewarding and a challenging read that is very highly recommended." --- Midwest Book Review. This book ...

What To Do When Machines Do Everything is a guidebook to succeeding in the next generation of the digital economy. When systems running on Artificial Intelligence can drive our cars, diagnose medical patients, and manage our finances more effectively than humans it raises profound questions on the future of work and how companies compete. Drawing upon real-world cases, data, and insight, the authors provide clear strategic guidance and actionable steps to help you and your organization move ahead in a world where exponentially developing new technologies are changing how value is created.

Dexter Roberts lived in Beijing for two decades working as a reporter on economics, business and politics for Bloomberg Businessweek. In The Myth of Chinese Capitalism, Roberts explores the reality behind today's financially-ascendant China and pulls the curtain back on how the Chinese manufacturing machine is actually powered.

In The Euro, Nobel Prize-winning economist and best-selling author Joseph E. Stiglitz dismantles the prevailing consensus around what ails Europe, demolishing the champions of austerity while offering a series of plans that can rescue the continent - and the world - from further devastation. Hailed by its architects as a lever that would bring Europe together and promote prosperity, the euro has done the opposite. As Stiglitz persuasively argues, the crises revealed the shortcomings of the euro.