David Christian
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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 time change the way we perceive the universe, the earth, and our very existence? These were the questions David Christian set out to answer when he created the field of...
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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 and environmental studies—all figure...
Cosmology, geology, archeology, and population and environmental studies—all figure...
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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 history and big history is a call to action, based...
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"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? Where is the future, the place where we set those stories? Can we trust our future stories? And what sort of futures do they show us? This book is about future stories and future thinking, about how we prepare for the future. Think of it as a...
6) Diggers
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"Simple text and supportive images introduce young readers to diggers. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
7) Zack Ryder
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"Engaging images accompany information about Zack Ryder. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
8) The Miz
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"Engaging images accompany information about the Miz. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
10) Adders
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"Simple text and full-color photography introduce beginning readers to adders. Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.
11) John Cena
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Text and photographs provide information about the wrestler John Cena.
12) Sheamus
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"Engaging images accompany information about Sheamus. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
13) Randy Orton
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"Engaging images accompany information about Randy Orton. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
14) Kane
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"Engaging images accompany information about Kane. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--Provided by publisher.
15) Bull snakes
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Simple text and photographs introduce bull snakes, including their physical characteristics and habitat.
16) Undertaker
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Engaging images accompany information about Undertaker. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7.
17) Kraits
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Simple text and photographs introduce kraits, including their physical characteristics and habitat.
18) Triple H
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A biography of wrestling star Triple H, covering his path to professional success and signature moves. Includes a glossary and a list of additional resources.
19) Rey Mysterio
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"Engaging images accompany information about Rey Mysterio. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 2 through 7"--
20) Tiger snakes
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Simple text and photographs introduce tiger snakes, including their physical characteristics and habitat.