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This Fleeting World: A Very Small Book of Big History

by David Christian ...

This Fleeting World: A Very Small Book of Big History, or the Story of the Universe and History of Humanity is the smallest book of big history, telling the story of the universe and history of humanity in less than one hundred pages. This is an updated version of the popular Teachers Edition, redesigned for the general reader. Prize-winning historian David Christian covers it all in this compact, ... Read more

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This Fleeting World: A Very Small Book of Big History, or the Story of the Universe and History of Humanity is the smallest book of big history, telling the story of the universe and history of humanity in less than one hundred pages. This is an updated version of the popular Teachers Edition, redesigned for the general reader. Prize-winning historian David Christian covers it all in this compact,
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Origin Story

A Big History of Everything

by David Christian ...

This New York Times bestseller "elegantly weaves evidence and insights . . . into a single, accessible historical narrative" (Bill Gates) and presents a captivating history of the universe -- from the Big Bang to dinosaurs to mass globalization and beyond.Most historians study the smallest slivers of time, emphasizing specific dates, individuals, and documents. But what would it look like to study ... Read more

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This New York Times bestseller "elegantly weaves evidence and insights . . . into a single, accessible historical narrative" (Bill Gates) and presents a captivating history of the universe -- from the Big Bang to dinosaurs to mass globalization and beyond.Most historians study the smallest slivers of time, emphasizing specific dates, individuals, and documents. But what would it look like to study
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Meet Paul Again for the First Time

Jewish Apostle of Pagan Redemption

by David Christian Clausen ...

This bold, new look at the apostle Paul will challenge longtime thinking about the "apostle to the gentiles." Unfortunately, common misperceptions and outdated characterizations continue to prevail in mainstream teaching and preaching about Paul. Meet Paul Again for the First Time introduces readers to a brand-new Paul which, as it turns out, was the original Paul all along. With clarity and ... Read more

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This bold, new look at the apostle Paul will challenge longtime thinking about the "apostle to the gentiles." Unfortunately, common misperceptions and outdated characterizations continue to prevail in mainstream teaching and preaching about Paul. Meet Paul Again for the First Time introduces readers to a brand-new Paul which, as it turns out, was the original Paul all along. With clarity and
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A History of Russia, Central Asia and Mongolia, Volume II

Inner Eurasia from the Mongol Empire to Today, 1260 - 2000

by David Christian ...

Series series Blackwell History of the World
Provides an all-encompassing look at the history of Russia, Central Asia, and MongoliaBeginning with the breakup of the Mongol Empire in the mid-thirteenth century, Volume II of this comprehensive work covers the remarkable history of “Inner Eurasia,” from 1260 up to modern times, completing the story begun in Volume I. Volume II describes how agriculture spread through Inner Eurasia, providing ... Read more

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Provides an all-encompassing look at the history of Russia, Central Asia, and MongoliaBeginning with the breakup of the Mongol Empire in the mid-thirteenth century, Volume II of this comprehensive work covers the remarkable history of “Inner Eurasia,” from 1260 up to modern times, completing the story begun in Volume I. Volume II describes how agriculture spread through Inner Eurasia, providing
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Future Stories

What's Next?

by David Christian ...

The New York Times bestselling author of Origin Story, who Bill Gates has “long been a fan of,” turns his attention to the future of humanity — and how we think about it — in this ambitious book.The future is uncertain, a bit spooky, possibly dangerous, maybe wonderful. We cope with this never-ending uncertainty by telling stories about the future, future stories. How do we construct those stories ... Read more

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The New York Times bestselling author of Origin Story, who Bill Gates has “long been a fan of,” turns his attention to the future of humanity — and how we think about it — in this ambitious book.The future is uncertain, a bit spooky, possibly dangerous, maybe wonderful. We cope with this never-ending uncertainty by telling stories about the future, future stories. How do we construct those stories
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A Big History of Globalization

The Emergence of a Global World System

by Julia Zinkina, David Christian, Leonid Grinin, Ilya Ilyin, Alexey Andreev, Ivan Aleshkovski, Sergey Shulgin, Andrey Korotayev ...

Series series Social Sciences (R0)
This book presents the history of globalization as a network-based story in the context of Big History. Departing from the traditional historic discourse, in which communities, cities, and states serve as the main units of analysis, the authors instead trace the historical emergence, growth, interconnection, and merging of various types of networks that have gradually encompassed the globe. They ... Read more

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This book presents the history of globalization as a network-based story in the context of Big History. Departing from the traditional historic discourse, in which communities, cities, and states serve as the main units of analysis, the authors instead trace the historical emergence, growth, interconnection, and merging of various types of networks that have gradually encompassed the globe. They
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The Upper Room and Tomb of David

The History, Art and Archaeology of the Cenacle on Mount Zion

by David Christian Clausen ...

It has been a church, a mosque and a synagogue. Jesus is said to have dined there. James, his brother, is believed to have been interred there. King David may be buried beneath its floor. The subject of intense speculation by both scholars and the faithful, the Cenacle on Mount Zion--also known as the Upper Room of the New Testament gospels and as the Tomb of David--has remained a mystery for ... Read more

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It has been a church, a mosque and a synagogue. Jesus is said to have dined there. James, his brother, is believed to have been interred there. King David may be buried beneath its floor. The subject of intense speculation by both scholars and the faithful, the Cenacle on Mount Zion--also known as the Upper Room of the New Testament gospels and as the Tomb of David--has remained a mystery for
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Ferryman: Landfall

by David Christian ...

A tale of a world invaded by the alien Charun who attack and destroy many of Earth’s greatest cities, and their citizens murdered and disappeared.A global no-fly zone enforced without pity or warning is established while the Earth’s resources are plundered by the invaders.Teenager Michael Adair finds himself in a place that is only passingly familiar to the world he had known. His family is gone, ... Read more

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A tale of a world invaded by the alien Charun who attack and destroy many of Earth’s greatest cities, and their citizens murdered and disappeared.A global no-fly zone enforced without pity or warning is established while the Earth’s resources are plundered by the invaders.Teenager Michael Adair finds himself in a place that is only passingly familiar to the world he had known. His family is gone,
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Origin Story

A Big History of Everything

by David Christian ...

Narrated by Jamie Jackson ...

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12 hours 23 min

A captivating history of the universe -- from before the dawn of time through the far reaches of the distant future. Most historians study the smallest slivers of time, emphasizing specific dates, individuals, and documents. But what would it look like to study the whole of history, from the big bang through the present day -- and even into the remote future? How would looking at the full span of ... Read more

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A captivating history of the universe -- from before the dawn of time through the far reaches of the distant future. Most historians study the smallest slivers of time, emphasizing specific dates, individuals, and documents. But what would it look like to study the whole of history, from the big bang through the present day -- and even into the remote future? How would looking at the full span of
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Maps of Time

An Introduction to Big History

by David Christian ...

Series Book 2 - California World History Library
An introduction to a new way of looking at history, from a perspective that stretches from the beginning of time to the present day, Maps of Time is world history on an unprecedented scale. Beginning with the Big Bang, David Christian views the interaction of the natural world with the more recent arrivals in flora and fauna, including human beings.Cosmology, geology, archeology, and population ... Read more

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An introduction to a new way of looking at history, from a perspective that stretches from the beginning of time to the present day, Maps of Time is world history on an unprecedented scale. Beginning with the Big Bang, David Christian views the interaction of the natural world with the more recent arrivals in flora and fauna, including human beings.Cosmology, geology, archeology, and population
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Made of Love

by Christian David Ali ...

Made of Love is a book about any and every baby from conception to birth. It is a story that explore the notion of child development within the womb. My hope is that parents can bring out this book and read it to their children as a special moment of engagement and enlightenment surrounding the existence of life. We were all born at one time in our lives. You were born, I was born and every ... Read more

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Made of Love is a book about any and every baby from conception to birth. It is a story that explore the notion of child development within the womb. My hope is that parents can bring out this book and read it to their children as a special moment of engagement and enlightenment surrounding the existence of life. We were all born at one time in our lives. You were born, I was born and every
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This Fleeting World

A Very Small Book of Big History: The Story of the Universe and History of Humanity

by David Christian ...

Narrated by Neil Scott-Barbour ...

Unabridged

4 hours 20 min

This Fleeting World is the smallest book of big history, telling the story of the universe and history of humanity in less than one hundred pages. Prize-winning historian David Christian covers it all in this compact, accessible, and inspiring guide to the history of everything, from stars and empires to cities, the World Wide Web, capitalism, and globalization. David Christian's approach to human ... Read more

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This Fleeting World is the smallest book of big history, telling the story of the universe and history of humanity in less than one hundred pages. Prize-winning historian David Christian covers it all in this compact, accessible, and inspiring guide to the history of everything, from stars and empires to cities, the World Wide Web, capitalism, and globalization. David Christian's approach to human
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