Future World

The Skolian Empire rules a third of the civilized galaxy through its mastery of faster-than-light communication. But war with the rival empire of the Traders seems imminent, a war that can only lead to slavery for the Skolians or the destruction of both sides. Destructive skirmishes have already occurred. A desperate attempt must be made to avert total disaster.

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.

When a van carrying nine Christian teenagers crashes deep in the Minnesota woods, the teens must work together to survive until help arrives. Led by Joey, a compassionate nurse, the diverse group uses their unique skills to endure for over a week. Meanwhile, Jeremy Doolittle of the original heroic Fellowship of Nine Lives uses his guardian angel to help locate the missing teens. Impressed by how the group banded together, Jeremy sees their potential and recruits them to join the reformed Fellowship. In the advanced yet challenging 24th century world, oppressive authorities threaten global ...

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.

Eldenworld; a world of ruins built on top of ruins back to the dawn of time. Eldenworld; a realm of dragons, shapeshifters and terrors out of nightmares. Eldenworld; a doomed world with one slim chance for survival resting on the shoulders of a former Marine. Against impossible odds Gareth Köhler has reached the famed Eye of Zuebrihn, and has learned certain truths; including the fact that he and his companions will all die unless he blows up Eldenworld’s single distant moon, in order to save the world and everyone on it. To get there he will have to travel Eldenworld again, in search of...

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 ...

Earth is dying, but I hold the key to its survival. The people of Earth thought we wouldn’t survive. Why else would they only send their criminals with a ship full of aliens? We proved them wrong. All we have to do is cross the galaxy and return home before Earth freezes to death in less than three months. Easy, right? The unknowns of the universe, like meteor showers, wormholes, and space pirates, are nothing compared to what we face on our own ship. With our own people. Our salvation has never been so close…yet so far away. Will we make it back to Earth in time to save not only those ...

Self-driving electric cars! Trips to the Moon and Mars! A world where fossil fuels are no longer needed! An age where humanoid robots will do the dangerous, boring jobs! Welcome to the world that Elon Musk is creating.

Welcome to "Raising 21st Century Kids," a magical guide for parents navigating the complexities of raising children in today's rapidly changing digital world. As we embark on this transformative journey together, we will explore the essential skills, knowledge, and values needed to cultivate resilient, adaptable, and well-rounded individuals who can thrive in the 21st century. The dawn of the digital age, especially the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), has brought unprecedented opportunities and challenges to the upbringing of our children. In this era of constant technological ...

In the world of Green Cities, perfection is a birthright, a privilege bestowed upon the chosen few. To be born into a family with a high Rating is an aspiration beyond imagination. This is the world Ghel knows, a world where her destiny has already been predetermined. Everything changes, however, when her older sister, in a daring act of rebellion, leaves behind the comfort of their happy life for the enigmatic Red City, a place from which no one returns. For Ghel, each day brings forth new mysteries, ones she cannot ignore; such as who is leaving cryptic messages on her bathroom mirror and...

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.

Everything that we experience remains part of our inner self for the rest of our lives and unconsciously shapes the choices we make and the direction our lives may take in the future. In this chaotic modern world, we are bombarded by a host of superficial external influences. To such an extent that we forget the importance of listening to the internal voice we have, or are even deafened to its words by our external confusion. Dealing with dreams provides crucial support within our lives and the images we receive act as spiritual guides if we understand the messages held within them. In “...

Classic Cyberpunk with some refreshing twists Set in a dystopian future, humanity has escaped the decaying physical landscape of Earth by transferring its collective conciseness into the digital world known as the Cyberside. Though designed to be a utopia, the Cyberside has quickly devolved into a chaotic, dangerous digital landscape. The story follows two main characters: a monster hunter, James Reynolds, and an "information vampire", Matilda. James has lived his entire life in the Cyberside as his stoic, no-nonsense persona, “Taciturn.” Matilda, on the other hand, is a frenzied bundle...

Voices of Tomorrow - The Future Thought Leaders Passionate to Change the World features 23 inspiring authors who offer their unique perspectives and visions for a better future. They tackle pressing global issues like climate change, AI ethics, poverty, and inequality, among others. With passion and innovative ideas, these young leaders have the potential to transform the world. This book serves as a platform for them to share their visions on a global scale, igniting conversations and inspiring actions for a brighter future. Through their thought-provoking essays, the authors hope to ...

Humans only have months left on Earth. We have left our salvation to an alien ship filled with criminals, like me. When our ship lands on the unknown planet of Noetov, who better than criminals to fight for whatever it takes to save our species. With the man I have been (literally) dreaming about for over a year at my side, I know I can accomplish anything. But the man I love is also the inhabitants of Noetov's life-long enemy. When he's captured, I know I'll do anything to save him...even if it sacrifices the salvation of Earth. 1-click this romantic apocalyptic survival space opera today!...

This Book Is Suitable For Teens And Young Adults In 2073, a nuclear war broke out between China and the West, which lasted just over two years. The nuclear fallout from this war created a spacial rift in the fabric of space between Earth (now known as Earth 1) and Earth 5. Sometime in the past, Earth 5 developed what has become known as the ‘Alexander-Davy Gateway,’ which helped them to communicate and to eventually travel to other earths throughout the multiverse universes, including Earth 1. This new relationship, which started to develop between the two earths, meant that Earth 5 ...

La obra póstuma de Umberto Eco, que el autor entregó a imprenta pocos días antes de morir, es una selección de artículos inéditos en España, seleccionados por él mismo.

After the Permian Extinction, the earth was on fire for hundreds of years. After the Cretaceous Extinction, the world was covered in Iridium from massive gash in our core. After the Pleistocene Extinction, the Earth shifted its axis and massive tidal waves crashed over mountains. After the massive 3100BC extinction, massive mutation of our DNA still causes us grief. We know details about previous extinctions and we know a lot about the one coming very soon. By comparing ancient extinctions and what lead up to those conditions along with dozens of prophetic details, we can map out pretty ...

This tells the story of how Opher Goodwin was selected by aliens to save the world. The visitors from afar had scoured the universe in search of life and intelligence. They found it on a planet called Earth, where, unfortunately, the dominant life form was trying it’s best to wipe itself – and everything else – out. The aliens set about selecting a saviour and installing him as Global President. They chose the unlikely hero Opher Goodwin. Opher and his friends from the pub had all of the immense problems of the world on their shoulders plus the vicious opposition of the existing ...

Return to Decize, where conflict between the new foundry and the workers is brewing into rebellion. Join Haywood Vale as he struggles to feed a desperate populace with his garden magic. Now a full Gardener six years after his devastating conflict with the blood mage he might be the only one who can save the city. As a master of Baari's twisting and a dabbler in the devoured god, Bileam, he must make a choice between standing up for the people of Decize or hiding in his gardens. When Haywood makes a desperate attempt to save lives he is swept into a conflict that might topple the city, ...