United Nations

Now is not the time for politics or activism as usual. Now is not the time for raging online, or escaping to screens or foreign lands. You are needed here and now. Your gifts are needed and we have much work to do. We are a nation that does big things. We are the nation of the Constitution, NASA, and the Internet. We defeated the Confederacy and the Third Reich. We defeated hate before and we will defeat it again. But first we have to scope the problem. The nature of our problems are not political, technological, or material - we already have every resource, tool, and policy we need to be ...

"We must be prepared to give the same kind of priority to securing the future of our planet as a sustainable home for present and future generations as we have always been willing to accord to military security...only time will tell whether we are on to a pathway to a more secure and sustainable future for the human community, or as a tragic lost, perhaps last, opportunity." -Secretary-General of the UN Earth Summit ONE WORLD: The Health and Survival of the Human Species in the 21st Century is a compelling collection of original essays written by some of the premier scholars and scientists ...

This is a vastly expanded and revised edition of the 2001 classic, Over the Edge: Death in Grand Canyon, now updated after a decade, containing many gripping accounts of all known fatal mishaps in the most famous of the World's Seven Natural Wonders.

Through in-depth analysis and personal narratives, "Decline of a Nation" aims to shed light on the human dimension of immigration, often overshadowed by statistics and political rhetoric. It challenges readers to consider the moral and ethical implications of immigration policies and to envision a future where the United States can reconcile its ideals with the realities of a changing world. As the country navigates this pivotal moment, the path forward demands thoughtful dialogue, informed policy-making, and a commitment to upholding the values that have long defined the American spirit. ...

Ever wonder why everyone wants to immigrate to America? Rediscovering America answers that question, and it’s like no other history you have ever encountered. More than an account of people, dates, and events, this story is about the hidden hand of a purposeful historical development where the main actors are colorful characters, participating in an American drama of little-known but remarkable events where overcoming incredible odds of failure is more unbelievable and engaging than fiction.

First published in 1998, this perennial best seller distills more than 400 exciting tales of heroism from the 150,000 search-and-rescue missions carried out by the National Park Service since Yellowstone was established as the first national park in 1872. Updated to include the most notable incidents through 2004 (including the Park Service's efforts to protect the nation's treasures following 9/11), the new edition features recent rescues and rescue attempts from the icy slopes of Mt. Rainer to the seas off of Acadia National Park.

Sand and stone are Earth's fragmented memory. Each of us, too, is a landscape inscribed by memory and loss. One life-defining lesson Lauret Savoy learned as a young girl was this: the American land did not hate. As an educator and Earth historian, she has tracked the continent's past from the relics of time; but the paths of ancestors toward her - paths of free and enslaved Africans, colonists from Europe, and peoples indigenous to this land - lie largely eroded and lost. In this provocative and powerful mosaic of personal journeys and historical inquiry across a continent and time.

With its stunning and unique landscape, Bryce Canyon National Park is both a beautiful and haunting place. Miles of natural amphitheaters in the park contain the largest concentration of hoodoos—irregular columns of colorful rocks—in the entire world. Although it is one of the smallest national parks in the United States, what the park lacks in size it makes up for in natural splendor. Join 101 Travel Bits™ in celebrating the wonderful national park that is Zion National Park. *** 101 Travel Bits are not your typical guidebooks. Each collection of 101 Travel Bits consists of 101 “...

***Newly Updated in 2025*** The first national park created east of the Mississippi River, Acadia National Park sits on the rugged, rocky Atlantic shoreline of Maine. Featuring the tallest mountains on the eastern seaboard of the United States, Acadia National Park is known for is stunning natural beauty. Join 101 Travel Bits™ in celebrating the wonderful national park that is Acadia National Park. 101 Travel Bits are not your typical guidebooks. Each collection of 101 Travel Bits consists of 101 “bits” of information about one of the great places to visit in the world. This could be ...

The riveting third edition of this New York Times bestseller blows the whistle on China’s economic hit man (EHM) strategy, exposes corruption on an international scale, and offers much-needed solutions for curing the degenerative Death Economy. In this shocking exposé, former EHM John Perkins gives an insider view into the corrupt system that cheats and strong-arms countries around the globe out of trillions of dollars and ultimately causes staggering income inequality and ecological devastation.

Almost two years since the Uprising, the world has drastically changed. Sophia has taken up the mantle of the world's champion superhero, Freedom. However due to her cryptic message to the United Nations the world is divided in regards to her role in it. To some, she is a beacon of hope, while others see her as a new global threat they must find a way to deal with. The aftermath of Peace's attempted takeover of the planet has given rise to superhuman boosting and genetic hate groups.

Book Summary The Great Haiti Humanitarian Aid Swindle is the inside story of how some of the world’s most respected humanitarian aid agencies have deceived and manipulated the overseas public regarding what is really happening in Haiti. Sometimes they’ve done it knowingly, sometimes through self-delusion, but always with the goal of collecting money from sympathetic donors and always by ignoring or burying data that would contradict their fantastic claims. Their greatest ally has been the mainstream press. Thirsting for sensational stories about hunger, suffering, and violence, the ...

How did America become “one nation, indivisible”? What unified a growing number of disparate states into the modern country we recognize today? To answer these questions, Winchester follows in the footsteps of America’s most essential explorers, thinkers, and innovators. Introducing the fascinating people who played a pivotal role in creating today’s United States, he ponders whether the historic work of uniting the States has succeeded, and to what degree.

***Newly Updated in 2025*** Situated on the ridges of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains is Shenandoah National Park. Traversed by the famed Skyline Drive, the park is known for its incredible views and hiking. Only a short trip from some of the most populated parts of the East Coast, Shenandoah National Park provides many with a scenic respite from a hectic world. Join 101 Travel Bits™ in celebrating the wonderful park that is Shenandoah National Park. 101 Travel Bits are not your typical guidebooks. Each collection of 101 Travel Bits consists of 101 “bits” of information about one of...

A magisterial history of Indigenous North America that places the power of Native nations at its center, telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue today. Long before the colonization of North America, Indigenous Americans built diverse civilizations and adapted to a changing world in ways that reverberated globally. And, as award-winning historian Kathleen DuVal vividly recounts, when Europeans did arrive, no civilization came to a halt because of a few wandering explorers, even when the strangers came well armed.

In August 1862, after decades of broken treaties, increasing hardship, and relentless encroachment on their lands, a group of Dakota warriors convened a council at the tepee of their leader, Little Crow. Knowing the strength and resilience of the young American nation, Little Crow counseled caution, but anger won the day. Forced to either lead his warriors in a war he knew they could not win or leave them to their fates, he declared, "[Little Crow] is not a coward: he will die with you."

In The Righteous Mind, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt explores the origins of our divisions and points the way forward to mutual understanding. His starting point is moral intuition - the nearly instantaneous perceptions we all have about other people and the things they do. These intuitions feel like self-evident truths, making us righteously certain that those who see things differently are wrong. Haidt shows us how these intuitions differ across cultures, including the cultures of the political left and right.

One idea can change a nation. Four simple words. In a fractured United States, divided into eleven autonomous states, a ruling Presidential dynasty, protected by the Freedom Protection Unit (FPU), holds each territory under a tight, relentless grip. Isolationism has reshaped society, ensuring a life of obedience and conformity, but beneath the surface, something is stirring. A hidden knowledge. Alex Harper, an ordinary factory worker, stumbles upon a book, a guide to awakening the mind, connecting with energy, and reclaiming inner power. As he begins to unravel its mysteries, he discovers a...

🌲 68 United States National Parks You Must See! A Bucket List Travel Guide for Nature Lovers, RVers & Adventure Seekers Have you ever dreamed of standing at the edge of the Grand Canyon? Wandering through the ancient forests of the Olympic? Or watching the sunrise over a steaming geyser in Yellowstone? The United States is home to over 85 million acres of protected, awe-inspiring natural beauty—and this ultimate guide will help you explore the best of it. Whether planning your first trip or checking off your national park bucket list one adventure at a time, this book was written for ...

To truly grasp the roots of America’s political polarization, economic inequality, public health crises, and democratic collapse, we must examine the country’s longstanding regional divides. In Nations Apart, Colin Woodard—an expert on North American regionalism and European ethnonationalism —delves into how centuries-old settlement patterns and the cultural geography they created have shaped today’s most contentious policy debates and brought American democracy to the brink.