New Future

Within a few years, humans will be able to voyage to Mars. SpaceX is at the forefront of companies already building fleets of spaceships to make interplanetary travel as affordable as Old-World passage to America – to the New World. We will settle the red planet, transforming its raw materials into resources and tackling the challenges that await us, creating a new frontier for humankind. Dr Robert Zubrin explains how populous Martian city-states will emerge, producing their own air, water, food, power and more. How they must be beautiful to attract settlers, and what that might look like.

Dickson D. Despommier proposes a visionary yet achievable plan for creating a new, self-sustaining urban landscape. He argues that we can find solutions through the concept of biomimicry: emulating successful strategies found in nature. A better city is possible if we heed the lessons that forests and trees teach about how to store carbon, grow food, collect rainwater, and convert sunlight into energy.

We tend to view prolonged economic downturns, such as the Great Depression of the 1930s and the Long Depression of the late 19th century, in terms of the crisis and pain they cause. But history teaches us that these great crises also represent opportunities to remake our economy and society and to generate whole new eras of economic growth and prosperity.

The Departure: Anticipation and Preparation for the Rapture Are you ready for the ultimate divine event that will change the course of history? Discover the profound mysteries of the Rapture with "The Departure: Anticipation and Preparation for the Rapture" – a must-read for every Christian seeking to understand and prepare for Christ's return. This groundbreaking book unveils the secrets of the end times and equips believers with the knowledge and spiritual tools needed to navigate these turbulent days. In an age of uncertainty and increasing global turmoil, the promise of the Rapture ...

Max Moran reluctantly attends a Halloween party at the Congressional Hotel. When he has too much to drink - which is only a couple of glasses of champagne for Max - he goes off to the hotel library, where he promptly falls asleep. He is awakened by a woman dressed as a gypsy who insists on telling his fortune. She catches his undivided attention when she tells him that his lifeline may be about to run out. She also warns him that a mysterious man will soon come into his life, and he should be particularly respectful of this individual. When just such a strange man shows up that night but ...

Drawing upon history, economics, complexity theory, human immunology, psychology and his own extraordinary experiences, Joshua Ramo puts forth a radical new model for looking at the world, one that embraces its inherent unpredictability--and offers our best hope for dealing with problems and disasters as they emerge.

Edited by Jason Schenker, Chairman of The Futurist Institute Discover what’s next for robotics, automation, and AI—before it happens. In the midst of a digital transformation, The Robot and Automation Almanac – 2020 captures a powerful snapshot of the technologies, industries, and trends that are shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This must-read volume assembles forecasts and insights from 25+ leading futurists, technologists, and industry experts on the future of work, supply chains, smart manufacturing, and AI-driven innovation. With original essays from executives at ...

At last, mankind has found a way to shake off the yoke of the Akkato. Some seek their fortune on a new, alien world. Others see an opportunity to reclaim the Earth and the entire solar system by force of arms.

A dystopian science fiction epic set in the Alpha Centauri system during the 31st century.In the 31st century, Earth's most dangerous criminals, rebels, and zealots are exiled to New Australia, a remote planet in the Alpha Centauri system. Stripped of their rights and abandoned, these sixty individuals are forced to forge a new society from the harsh and unforgiving terrain. Over centuries, their descendants grow into a population of millions, maintaining the legacy of their thirty original family names. Vernon Jones 711 has always known the world as a place where science is abandoned, and ...

With American interests increasingly under threat, the FBI must turn to an unlikely collaborator... On routine business in Russia, Silicon Valley tech executive Hanna Arnol overhears two men discussing an espionage plot in a Moscow café. From what she can make out, an influential piece of United States AI is in danger of being stolen — and Hanna’s expertise makes her uniquely qualified to identify the target. And the FBI is convinced she’s the woman for the job. Determined to avoid a security breach and its ensuing uproar, Hanna follows one of the men to CyberStena, one of two ...

At 35 years old, Ashley is completely on her own..and alone. She left her cheating, swindling husband in the middle of the night. Where will she go? What will she do? Head somewhere new and yet familiar? Will she find love in the process?

Experience the enchanting world of motherhood through the captivating pages of "Blessed Madness: Stories and Lessons of Motherhood." This heartfelt book takes you on a remarkable journey as the author, a professional journalist, embraces the adventure of becoming a first-time mother in Cuba, her home country. With love and optimism as guiding forces, the author shares her narrative, intertwined with journalistic chronicles and expert advice based on medical criteria. From the moment she decides to embark on the path of motherhood to the joys and challenges she encounters along the way, this...

Electric utilities in the United States spent almost $60 billion on grid modernization in 2019 and will spend trillions in the coming decades to keep the lights on. We’re facing a global challenge to make humanity’s presence on this planet sustainable. The electrical grid is undergoing an energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, but it needs to become more flexible to supply and sustain our needs. Amazing work is being done with renewable energy to decarbonize the electrical grid, but the grid is not yet flexible enough to become carbon-neutral. Yet. Virtual Power ...

Stella is getting ready for her next big step. This year, she's a fifth grader, which means she's not only one of the big kids in her elementary school, but she'll also have to start thinking about middle school. GULP! Luckily, Stella can count on her best friends Jenny and Stanley at her side. But when she has a chance to apply for an art and science program at a magnet school, Stella realizes that her future might hold a lot of big changes.

This book is framed around two questions: "What creates new futures?" and "How can you and your team or your family co-create the best possible future?" The author has had the privilege of teaching in countries all over the world and helping senior executive teams re-gear and reinvigorate some of the most admired companies in business today.

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.

'Local is Our Future' by Helena Norberg-Hodge connects the dots between our social, economic, ecological and spiritual crises, revealing how a systemic shift from global to local can address these seemingly disparate problems simultaneously. Distilling the wisdom gleaned from four decades of activism and direct experience in both the global North and South, Helena lucidly deconstructs the old narrative of 'progress' through technological advance and corporate growth, while presenting a concise and compelling case for economic localization.

Discover the Future of Humanity In "Robot and AI: The New Quest of Humanity," brilliant author Nick Simoneschi takes you on an insightful journey into the evolving relationship between humans and intelligent machines. As robots and AI seamlessly cohabit our world, Simoneschi explores the profound philosophical dilemmas, ethical challenges, and risks that come with this new era. But this book is more than just a reflection — it’s a call to action. Simoneschi proposes a visionary "Universal Treaty of Rights and Regulations" to ensure harmonious coexistence between humans and AI. Filled ...

The Unity Economy Unlocking the Future of Work, Abundance and Purpose in an Infinite Universe By Brent N. Hunter What if the secret to global peace, prosperity, and purpose isn’t more consumption — but more contribution? In this groundbreaking vision for a better future, author and futurist Brent N. Hunter unveils a radical yet practical economic blueprint rooted in abundance, unity, and service. The Unity Economy is more than a book — it's a paradigm shift. Blending cutting-edge technology with timeless wisdom, Hunter introduces readers to a new kind of economy — one powered by ...

Dr. Temple Grandin gets to the real issues of autism, the ones parents, teachers, and individuals on the spectrum face every day. Temple offers helpful dos and don'ts, practical strategies, and try-it-now tips, all based on her insider perspective and a great deal of research.