Stewart Brand

Discover a practical way to prevent catastrophic climate change with this must-read book by Joshua S. Goldstein and Staffan A. Qvist. Learn how several countries have already replaced fossil fuels with low-carbon energy sources in just a matter of decades, and how we can decarbonize the global economy by midcentury. Combining clean energy sources with a new energy source called käkraft, we can avoid personal sacrifice without sacrificing prosperity. With extensive technical references and a compelling message, this book could spark a shift in world energy policy that saves the world.

Explore the rich mythology and stories of Middle-earth with this must-read collection. This hardcover edition brings together four books that provide a complete account of the writing of The Lord of the Rings, including rare scenes, maps, and illustrations never seen before. Christopher Tolkien, the youngest son and literary heir of J.R.R. Tolkien, has done an incredible job in detailing the thousand-year war between the Elves and the evil Morgoth and his lieutenant, Sauron. Discover the fascinating history behind one of the greatest literary works of all time.

"Vanishing Asia" captures the rapidly disappearing ancient and beautiful traditions of Asia, spanning 35 countries from Turkey to Japan and Siberia to Indonesia. This 3-volume set boasts 9,000 images on 1,000 uniquely designed pages, showcasing the diverse cultures through costumes, architecture, festivals, and lifestyles. The author/photographer passionately traveled to remote places for 49 years to create this one-of-a-kind book. Don't miss the chance to experience and preserve what's left of a disappearing Asia.

Explore the fascinating and otherworldly realm of extreme wealth and its insidious effects on society with this compassionate and perversely humorous journey into the American wealth fantasy. Jackpot delves into the social, psychological, and societal downsides of great affluence, asking important questions about wealth's impact on our collective psyche and how it exacerbates economic differences. With deep reporting and interviews with a wide array of fortunate citizens, Jackpot offers a thought-provoking window into the world of the wealthy and the costs of their affluence.

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In the autumn of 1968,Donald Crowhurst set out from England in his untested trimaran,a competitor in the first singlehanded nonstop around-the-world sailboat race. Eight months later,the boat was found in mid-Atlantic with no one on board. Crowhurst's logs and diaries revealed that,although he had radioed messages from his supposed round-the-world course,he had in fact never left the Atlantic. This journalistic masterpiece reconstructs what Crowhurst's growing distrust of his boat; his first decision to attempt one of the great hoaxes of our time; the lying radio transmissions; the "triumphal" return up the Atlantic as the elapsed-time race leader; and the fantastic ending. The Strange Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst is both a suspenseful narrative and a psychological casebook of human zeal and anguish.

Discover how to adopt a long-term perspective in this thought-provoking book, which uses the construction of The Clock of the Long Now as a framework. The author tackles important questions like: How do we make long-term thinking more common? What role does discipline in thought play? Why is taking the time to think about the future more essential than ever? Combining visionary philosophical inquiry with the chronicling of fantastic technology, this mind-expanding book is a must-read for anyone who wants to think differently about time.

Unlock your improvisation skills with this classic book by Keith Johnstone. Originally published in 1987, the book focuses on the art of improvisation, exploring the subjects of spontaneity, storytelling, and creativity. Get ready to challenge your notions and unleash your creativity in this must-read for anyone interested in improvisation.

A celebrated masterpiece of twentieth century literature, this new edition of Ulysses provides a vivid and illuminating context for the experiences of its characters on June 16, 1904. With maps, photos, explanatory footnotes, and introductions by leading Joyce scholars, readers can dive into the pleasures and challenges of this monumental work. Featuring a facsimile of the 1922 Shakespeare and Company text and references to later amendments, this edition unlocks the mysteries of Ulysses for modern audiences.

El día que el joven Lemuel Gulliver decidió embarcar en un navío como médico de a bordo no podía sospechar que su viaje lo llevaría a islas imposibles, a territorios inexplorados, a universos que desafían toda lógica en los que iba a vivir las aventuras más apasionantes. Tras despertar de un naufragio se hallará en una isla habitada por gente de no más de un palmo de altura, luego dará con sus huesos en una ciudad llena de gigantes, visitará un mundo que flota en el aire, un país gobernado por caballos... La mezcla de la parodia de la sociedad europea, sus formas de gobierno y de religión, y hasta de la misma naturaleza humana, con la entretenida literatura de viajes que realizó Jonathan Swift en Los viajes de Gulliver dio como resultado este gran clásico de la literatura juvenil, una obra de la que los lectores de todas las edades pueden obtener más que jugosa lectura.