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Jared Diamond
Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies
by W. W. Norton (Hardcover)

W. Cleon Skousen
The 5000 Year Leap: A Miracle That Changed the World
by Center for Constitutional Studies (Paperback)

Discover the 28 Principles of Freedom our Founding Fathers said must be understood and perpetuated by every people who desire peace, prosperity, and freedom. Learn how adherence to these beliefs during the past 200 years has brought about more progress than was made in the previous 5,000 years.

Erik Sass, Will Pearson, Steve Wiegand
The Mental Floss History of the World: An Irreverent Romp through Civilization's Best Bits
by Collins (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2008-10-28)

Jared Diamond
Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed
by Penguin (Non-Classics) (Paperback)

Anne Fadiman
The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures
by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (Hardcover)

David S. Kidder, Noah D. Oppenheim
The Intellectual Devotional Modern Culture: Revive Your Mind, Complete Your Education, and Converse Confidently with the Culturati
by Rodale Books (Hardcover) (Release Date: 2008-10-14)

In the tradition of the instant bestsellers The Intellectual Devotional and The Intellectual Devotional: American History comes the third installment in this indispensable series. In The Intellectual Devotional: Modern Culture, the authors explore the fascinating world of contemporary culture to offer 365 daily readings that provide the essential references needed to navigate the world today. Quench your intellectual thirst with an overview of the literature, music, film, personalities, trends, sports, and pop references that have defined the way we live. From the Slinky to Star Wars; Beatlemania to Babe Ruth; flappers to fascism—refreshing your memory and dazzling your friends has never been easier, or more fun. Whether you're a trivia genius, pop-culture buff, or avid reader, you'll be riveted by this comprehensive journey through contemporary culture.

Sun Tzu
The Art of War
by Tantor Media (CD)

Mark Kurlansky
Salt: A World History
by Penguin (Non-Classics) (Paperback) (Release Date: 2003-01-28)

Mark Kurlansky, the bestselling author of Cod and The Basque History of the World, here turns his attention to a common household item with a long and intriguing history: salt. The only rock we eat, salt has shaped civilization from the very beginning, and its story is a glittering, often surprising part of the history of humankind. A substance so valuable it served as currency, salt has influenced the establishment of trade routes and cities, provoked and financed wars, secured empires, and inspired revolutions. Populated by colorful characters and filled with an unending series of fascinating details, Kurlansky's kaleidoscopic history is a supremely entertaining, multi-layered masterpiece.

Gregg Braden, Peter Russell, Daniel Pinchbeck, Geoff Stray, ...
The Mystery of 2012: Predictions, Prophecies, and Possibilities
by Sounds True, Incorporated (Hardcover)

It began with the Mayan calendar?a startling astrological artifact that reaches its end point in the year 2012. As major spiritual traditions, independent researchers, and archaeological findings all point toward this date as a critical moment in human history, readers everywhere are starting to ask the same question: What will happen in 2012? For the first time, the leading authorities on the 2012 phenomenon are all given voice in a single book: 2012? An invaluable resource for readers who want to learn more about this time of change, this fascinating book features essays from dozens of prominent thinkers, including: ? Gregg Braden's examination of the scientific evidence for a shift in the earth's magnetic field?and how it will affect all life ? Barbara Marx Hubbard's and Peter Russell's explorations of the ?accelerating pace of evolution??why we may literally be transforming into a new species ? John Major Jenkins? journey to the source for answers: the original Mayan calendar

S. Wise Bauer, Susan Wise Bauer
The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: Volume 1: Ancient Times
by W. W. Norton & Company (Hardcover)

This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world's civilizations. Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives—and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world and their history. Susan Wise Bauer has provided a captivating guide to the history of other lands. Written in an engaging, straightforward manner, The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 1: Ancient Times weaves world history into a story book format. What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi's tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the Plantains? And how did a six-year-old become the last emperor of Rome? The Story of the World covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas—find our what happened all around the ...

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