Future Books

Everyone who is considering starting a family should read this book. It is incredicble how your childs spirit selects you! You can prepare years ahead for your the arrival of your child and integrate this new member into your family with a higher sense of ease. I would also recommend it to anyone that has a young child. It will help you understand the dynamic of what our job really is as a parent. My husband and I do not have a child but this book is helping us to prepare and be the best parents we can be when we are ready. . .

My husband and I have read a number of books to help us fully understand what it means to be a future parent and what we can do to prepare for a successful and healthy conception. Dr. Rosen's book offered us an incredibly comprehensive view of the issues -- everything from practical tips on nutrition and lifestyle to explorations of the emotional links to your future child's soul. You'll find pearls of wisdom in this book that your own parents probably never even considered! It's well written, easy to follow, and the questions at the end of each chapter allow you to tailor the information to suit your unique needs.

The third book of a series about a boy, Sam Foster, who makes a time machine out of a portable CD player. He meets a girl named Meg Clayton who lives in 1850 and together they travel through time.

In this work, Sam and Meg travel to the year 2040 to check up on Sam's future. When they find out Sam will die in 2035, they go there to investigate the circumstances of his death. They end up learning a lot more.

The author's rendition of the future world is neither post-apocalyptic nor a world with exaggerated technology. The future world portrayed in this work is as different from the present day world as the present day world would be to the world of 1972.

During Sam and Meg's meeting with Sam's future self, his futurte self makes cryptic comments which may foreshadow future events.

The ending was great, as Sam has to deal with unresolved threads from his trip to the future, as well as dealing with the fact that looking ahead does not erase uncertainty from life.

This third book demands a sequel, more so than the second or even the first book.

Kristen Sheley's time-travel based Partners in Time series takes a dark and dramatic turn with its third installment. If you haven't read the first two (awesome) books in the series, do so, or else you might be a bit lost. "Future Shock" gives fans of time travel exactly what they've been waiting for: a glimpse into the future, although one not too distant -- the year 2035.

The future depicted in "Future Shock" is not a stereotypical dark, Orwellian one, nor is it full of exaggerated technology like the one depicted in Back to the Future Part II. It is a stunningly believable one, filled with subtle advancements in current technology (such as whisper-quiet, electric/ethanol hybrid vehicles; computers with RAM measured in zettabytes; and fingerprint-recognition software used to instantly identify any individual). But when you get wrapped up into the deep, complex storyline into which the protagonists Sam and Meg get tangled, you'll get past all of that future jazz. Sheley has created a deep and involving storyline that makes you truly care about the characters in it. She may be an "under-the-radar" writer now, but she certainly has a great deal of talent, and it is only a matter of time before the proper people take notice. I highly recommend this book series, and eagerly await Number Four. Keep 'em coming, Kristen!

Environmentalists are often passionate but seldom patient, so it's refreshing to find an environmental book written with a positive, upbeat attitude. After briefly stating that yes, the planet has been badly damaged by its human inhabitants, author Karen Roberts stops lamenting that fact and immediately begins describing some of the beneficial actions occurring around the world. Citing examples as familiar as Oregon and the Dakotas and as far-reaching as Nepal and Antarctica, the author takes readers on a world tour of earth-saving efforts by heroes of all kinds and representing very diverse cultures. Surprisingly, many of these crusaders are usually cast as villains on the environmental battlefield; here hunters, ranchers, developers -- even oil companies -- are working to protect the planet. As awareness of the fragility of our ecosystem grows, even some corporate and government hard-liners begin to realize the importance of concepts like alternate energy research, land trusts, public transportation, and slow-growth. This book delivers a message of hope and of encouragement that, with any luck, will be heeded by the planners, politicians, and power-brokers whose decisions and actions affect the quality of life on earth.

Passions And Patience: Fostering Earth's Future Through Unlikely Partnerships by environmental activist Karen Roberts and professional photographer Tim Hauf is dedicated to inspiring men and women to protect the planet, conserve neighboring wildlife, and renew hope in the cause of promoting and defending environmental improvement and protection issues. A collection of stories of unexpected partnerships such as that of the Shell Oil company with DaimlerBenz to produce hydrogen fuel in Iceland, and the collaboration between hunters and artists working together to save the ducks, Passions And Patience is a welcome and very highly recommended addition to personal, school, and library Environmental Issues reference collections and supplemental reading lists. Passions And Patience is also available in a hardcover edition.

As a former Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Assistant Director of the Congressional Office of Technology Assessment,I have long been conversant with the issues addressed in Dr. Atkinson's book. I find myself in complete agreement with his basic thesis and believe he has articulated it so effectively and done such a prodigious job in assembling evidence from so many disparate sources, while delineating specific actions to promote productivity growth for a more humane economy, that I consider it a classic guide for America's 21st Century.

One of the best explanations of the New Economy I've read. Dr. Atkinson has written a readable economics book (no mean feat!) which explains and applies the work of Joseph Schumpeter, an economist people talk about but do not read.

As a professional in public policy, I find his recommendations innovative and challenging, and, above all, his explication of the New Economy clarifies why the 21st Century presents great progressive opportunities

THIS BOOK TAKES YOU TO A PLACE WHERE YOU HAVE NEVER BEEN BEFORE. IT TAKES CARE OF ALL THE QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE ABOUT THE SUBJECT OF PHYSICAL DEATH. IT ALLOWS YOU TO LOVE EXISTENCE AND ACCEPT LIFE AS A NEVER ENDING JOURNEY. ES UN LIBRO QUE TE LLEVA POR TODO EL COSMOS. AL LEERLO SENTIRAN COMO SI ESTUVIERAN FLOTANDO EN EL UNIVERSO. BELLISIMA OBRA. FELICITACIONES A LA AUTORA Y ESPERO QUE ALGUN DIA NIRVANA TENGA SUCURSALES EN TODO EL MUNDO. SONRISAS........ PAOLA... DE TALLAHASSEE.

This book is a sensitive and enlightening treatment on the subject of life after death. It is divided in two parts. The first deals with scientific and spiritual evidence that supports the view that the individual consciousness survives the trauma of death.I was impressed by the work being done in Princeton and by the Intercommunication evidence, of people who have died and are trying to contact the material world. The second part was the most impacting to me as a narrative of a spirit called Kirkudian who tells his various incarnations, that include some very famous personalities. It was truly fascinating and very moving. The book is written in Spanish and I understand there is an English version that I would like to read as well. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in this fascinating subject.

"For those who have been appalled as I have been by our politician's program to end violence with war and violence, Chris Maser's book will come as a great relief. He shows how fear insidiously works its way into almost every part of our lives and in doing so corrupts our decision-making. It's fear that makes us believe violence is a solution. Our media is now obsessed with making us afraid, and we need strong, positive books like this one in order to think our way through fear toward beliefs about society and other people that lead to peaceful relations. The humane and moral response to the tragedy of September 11th is what Maser offers in his book; it's a courageous statement given the social climate that now prevails. I recommend this book as a means to productive dialogue and a way to begin to think outside the non-productive cycle of violence that defines our lives today."
- Susan Sarandon, Actor/Activist

"For anyone saddened, confused, or outraged by current events, Chris Maser's "The Perpetual Consequences of Fear and Violence" provides an accessible way to begin to penetrate the complexities of today's world with insight and compassion. Reading this volume is much like spending a summer afternoon on the front porch with a beloved aunt or uncle or respected village elder who-by virtue of the practical wisdom accumulated over many years of real-life experience and self-reflection-can discern patterns and piece together parts of a larger puzzle into a coherent and meaningful whole. At its best, it introduces readers to the concepts and questions that expose the implications of unconscious thought, inviting them to begin their own journey of self-reflection and do what they can to contribute to a more mindful future. Maser's writing is mercifully free of specialized jargon; but don't be fooled, the material in this book works simultaneously on many levels. Approach this book not as a professional or scholarly expert, but as a concerned citizen and-above all-as a human being. It's a book chocked full of common sense. It's a book to be pondered and savored."
-Dean Button, Director of Program Development, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Rensselaer Polytechnic

The Perpetual Consequences Of Fear And Violence: Rethinking The Future by author, lecturer, conflict resolution facilitator, and social visionary Chris Maser is a moral and ethical response to endemic problems and social issues embedded in contemporary American society ranging from the September 11th attacks; to the widespread phenomena of child abuse as the root cause of human violence; to the problematic issues arising from the rapidly evolving science of genetic engineering upon plants, animals, and even humans; corporate dominance in shaping human political and social milieus, and so much more. A deeply introspective and serious warning of what social ills can bring if left unchecked, The Perpetual Consequences Of Fear And Violence is an impressive and highly recommended addition to personal and academic Philosophy Studies, Social Science Studies, Ecological Studies, Political Science Studies, and Peace Studies library collections and supplemental reading lists.

This book was intriguing and kept me reading! I could not put it down. It was especially interesting since the cemetery is nearby. The pictures are spine tingling! I recommend it!

I couldn't put this book down...I've read most of what is out in the NDE and afterlife; and these sisters have a very fresh and down to earth way of sharing their story about their brother's death and the quest for knowledge on the afterlife. I also find it great for someone who's lost a dear one. VERY GOOD!!!!

World peace? NAH - just a utopian pipe dream. That's what I thought, too, until I read this book. One of the authors (Ferencz) grew up ghetto tough, fought in WWII, witnessed nazi atrocities, and had the honor of serving as an attorney in the Nuremberg war trials.

He went on to study international law, and came to the conclusion that world peace does have a chance, if people will insist on it. It would take a framework of international law, and some capability for enforcing that law, but IT COULD WORK.

He gives examples, quotes from great thinkers, quotes from great leaders and generals, and spells out an action plan for getting from here to there. You read the book, and you think - maybe for the first time - "Hey, maybe this could work".

I buy used copies and give them away. I wish everyone could read this book. Tomorrow. Boy, there is a lot of stuff that could be fixed, if everyone would expose themselves to these ideas.

Got kids? Want them to have a world free of the threat of global war? Want them to have a world where pollution and environmental abuse are subject to global control (rather than based on the greed and myopia of the population where the abuse occurs)? You NEED to read this book!

Ferencz is not claiming that he can change human nature - that is not the point. Instead, his plan is to replace the law of force (between nations) with the force of law. It has been done before, to a limited degree (in the Constitution of this great country). It is still happening, each time we find some new opportunity for international accord. But it is happening too slowly. We can all speed the process up, and this book will give you some ideas and excitement about doing so.

If you read it and get the fever, write me at relaskop@aol.com - I will be glad to hear your thoughts.

Terry Fethe

This book was extraordinarily helpful to me and made a world federalist of me. I bought 100 copies (I think they were 50 cents at the time) and handed them out to my friends. The book helped me see that just as Maryland is not at war with Pennsylvania because we have a federal government to deal with interstate disputes, so we would not have wars between nations if we had a strong world federal government. This would include a criminal court that could bring individuals as well as nations into the courtroom when international laws were broken, such as laws against drug trafficking and terrorism. The authors give an analogy of the "wild west" where people settled before governments (and therefore laws) were established, where guns ruled and civilization was difficult to maintain. This book helped me to compose a number of letters to the editor of our local paper over the years. The logic is so simple and obvious, yet I find that most people, even those in the peace movement, are not tuned in to this issue. I wish the book would be reissued and offered cheap in bulk once again. If cheap enough, I would certainly buy another 100 copies and give them away.

Planting The Future provides a different focus on the botanical market, featuring works by the herbalists of United plant Savers and discussing strategies to save and preserve medicinal herbs. Chapters provide an A-Z listing of herbs and their history, uses and propagation.

This is a MUST HAVE book not only for Herbalists but for all People of this Turtle Isand. As ypou read this book it will not oly scare you but it will also wake you up. It is not up to a few people to save the plants, IT IS UP TO ALL OF US!

Marvin Olasky's new book on Katrina stands out among the rest because it is the first to look closely at "what worked" as well as what failed in the days following the storm. It is the first to identify the important role that faith-based efforts played in the recovery, and most importantly, it is the only book to offer real strategies for the future.

Hurricane Katrina was a national disaster that was played out on an international stage. In this age of instant and graphic communication where there is an increasingly thin line between news and entertainment, the whole world watched while the hurricane bore down on New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. The world watched with sick fascination as pictures of death and devastation flashed across their television screens. Untold millions watched as the New Orleans levies let go, inundating the city with water. And the world saw the response which was both impressive in its speed and frustrating in its disorganization. In The Politics of Disaster, Marvin Olasky, professor of journalism at the University of Texas and editor-in-chief of World magazine, takes a look back at this disaster and looks forward to the inevitable "Katrinas" of the future. "This book examines incidents, some partially preventable, that have a major negative impact on the ability of an entire community to live peaceably."

Olasky dissects the disaster and gazes into the future. He begins by asking what went wrong in New Orleans. He traces the bulk of the problems to two sources. The first is what he calls "Katrina's paperocracy." This sarcastic sentence tacitly describes the paperocracy: "Perhaps New Orleans could have used even more planning and more meetings to unify the FEMA, OEP, LOEP, NHC, MCI, and ESF plans and experience." New Orleans was prepared, on paper at least, to deal with a Hurricane. Various agencies had plans in place. But these plans were contradictory and allowed little flexibility. Fear of overstepping boundaries, fear of litigation, kept the plans from being effective. "The brutal fact is that big government tends toward big bureaucracy, which means elaborate paper flow but the tendency of one misplaced card to bring down the house."

The second source of problems was the media. "National media had become a megaphone for hysteria and blame. Among the casualties were truth, speed in offering help, and progress in both international affairs and domestic relations." Reporters focused undue attention on the traumatic, dramatic events at the Superdome and the Convention Center. Olasky looks at the reality of the crime and violence in the days after the storm and shows how the media stirred hysteria, constantly reporting rumor as fact and fiction as rumor. This hysteria did great damage to the city. For example, reports of armed gangs and snipers were largely false, but relief efforts were put on hold while soldiers and police were dispatched to hunt down these non-existent criminals. As Olasky says, "crying and yelling made for much better ratings than calm assessment of the damages." News became entertainment. A real-life tragedy became little more than an action movie, and millions sat transfixed by it.

The second section of the book discusses what went right. Olasky looks at rescue, relief and recovery and shows how faith-based organizations, primarily the Salvation Army, the Southern Baptist Convention and local churches, by far outperformed any government agency. The absence of a paperocracy allowed these organizations to move quickly and decisively. He looks also at corporations such as Home Depot, Wal-Mart and Fed-Ex which played an integral role in relief efforts and which put the government to shame with their speed, preparedness and organization.

In the third section the author suggests ways of reforming national disaster policy and then, in the fourth, proposes how faith-based organizations can take the lead in post-disaster relief efforts. The book wraps up with a chapter on international disasters and another that looks at how America is equipped to deal with one of three disasters likely to strike her in the future: earthquake, terrorism and pandemic.

The final chapter, "Beyond Worry," provides a biblical basis for not becoming overwhelmed with fear of the future. We must avoid both fatalism and undue worry, and place our confidence in God's providence. "Maybe we need to reawaken that understanding if we are to deal with disasters in ways neither foolhardy nor fearful." We can have full assurance that God is in control, that nothing happens apart from His knowledge, even events that are difficult to understand. "What's hard to accept is that the road to contentment runs through misery." As has been so clearly shown in the death of Jesus Christ, pain and suffering can be terrible means to a wonderful end.

The Politics of Disaster shines some much needed light on the events of Katrina, proving that so much of what we witnessed on television was pure fiction. While the disaster was an act of God, it was made far worse by politics, pride and falsehood. We can only hope and pray that the next time a major disaster strikes America, she will be better prepared and that she will have learned from the mistakes of Katrina, for future disaster is inevitable. Clearly the fruit of much research and much consideration, this is an excellent book and one I enjoyed thoroughly.