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Launching India into the 21st century Launching India into the 21st century S. S. Mehta Novel based on Indo-Pakistan wars of 1965 and 1971. OL1052104W
Why your world is about to get a whole lot smaller Why your world is about to get a whole lot smaller Jeff Rubin An internationally renowned energy expert has written a book essential for every American--a galvanizing account of how the rising price and diminishing availability of oil are going to radically cha… OL14911106W
The March of the Millennia The March of the Millennia White, Frank,Isaac Asimov An abridged version of "Asimov's Chronology of the World" OL14959658W
The Long Descent The Long Descent John Michael Greer Americans are expressing deep concern about US dependence on petroleum, rising energy prices, and the threat of climate change. Unlike the energy crisis of the 1970s, however, there is a lurking fear… OL15178808W
Beyond smoke and mirrors Beyond smoke and mirrors Burton Richter "Global climate change is one of the most important issues humanity faces today. This book assesses the sensible, senseless and biased proposals for averting the potentially disastrous consequences o… OL15570747W
The empathic civilization The empathic civilization Jeremy Rifkin Bestselling social critic Jeremy Rifkin shows that the disconnection between our vision for the world and our ability to realize that vision lies in the current state of human consciousness. OL15626415W
Countdown Countdown Tom Kratman While on a seemingly routine hostage rescue mission, Terry Welch finds himself the last man standing when an attack on his company's home base leaves families and friends under the threat of death an… OL15666180W
Brazil Brazil Paulo Sérgio de M. S. Pinheiro,Jorge Wilheim,Ignacy Sachs "Brazil, the largest of the Latin American nations, is fast becoming a potent international economic player as well as a regional power. This English translation of an acclaimed Brazilian anthology p… OL16046379W
Aftermath Aftermath Lawrence E. Joseph In his celebrated previous book, Apocalypse 2012, author Joseph appraised the likelihood of planet-wide catastrophe in 2012 by presenting scientific evidence of looming chaos and even mass extinction… OL17820408W
21 Lessons for the 21st Century 21 Lessons for the 21st Century Yuval Noah Harari In a world deluged by irrelevant information, clarity is power. Censorship works not by blocking the flow of information, but rather by flooding people with disinformation and distractions. 21 Lesson… OL17917961W
From resource scarcity to ecological security From resource scarcity to ecological security Dennis Pirages "From Resource Scarcity to Ecological Security revisits the findings of The Global 2000 Report to the President-commissioned by President Jimmy Carter and released in 1980-and presents an up-to-date … OL18428868W
2030 2030 Amy Zuckerman by Amy Zuckerman and Jim Daly, illustrated by John Manders (Dutton, 2009). A talking dog, a housecleaning robot and a three-dimensional "data orb" are among the many cool features that kids might en… OL1903131W
7 deadly scenarios 7 deadly scenarios Andrew F. Krepinevich A global pandemic finds millions swarming across the U.S. border.Major U.S. cities are leveled by black-market nukes.China's growing civil unrest ignites a global showdown.Pakistan's collapse leads t… OL2063984W
India 2000 India 2000 Shyama Prasad Ganguly,Anil Dhingra Contributed research papers. OL23606798W
Glitch in the machine Glitch in the machine Edgar Swamp It's 2025. The United States is in the shadow of a puppet government run by giant corporations, and the 99 percent live without rights or the protection of government regulations, fully at the mercy … OL24200982W
The kids guide to the millennium The kids guide to the millennium Ann Love,Jane Drake "Take a tour through millennia past, present and future. This unique combination of history, information and activities will help kids prepare for the celebration of a lifetime" Cf. Our choice, 1998-… OL27963762W
Doomsday denied Doomsday denied Stephanie Ocko This book -- 21 chapters from ozone depletion to psychics - is a big bang for the buck. Each topic is covered in a no-nonsense style that tells it like it is. If you've ever wondered (as I have) what… OL3346449W
Natural capitalism Natural capitalism Paul Hawken There are no more reespected voices in the environmental movement than these authors, true counselors on the direction of twenty-first-century business. With hundreds of thousands of books sold world… OL3940931W
What's Next: The Experts' Guide What's Next: The Experts' Guide Jane Buckingham What will the next ten years look like?In her role as founder and president of The Intelligence Group, a consulting and trend-spotting company at the forefront of predictions about the ever-elusive y… OL5123096W
The hero's journey toward a second American century The hero's journey toward a second American century Michael E. Salla "The hero's journey is a process of (re)discovery of the principles that make up the national identity of a country. These principles must then be applied in the formulation and implementation of for… OL6210245W
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