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Long before Korten began writing about 'the Great Transition,' Goerner wrote this beautiful, eloquent, and sweeping study of what she described as the emergence of the Integral Society. Unfortunately, this book was published in britain (american publisher's didn't take it) and has not gotten the circulation it richly deserves. While there are many other books out there looking at this Transition (including Hawken) and it is almost common knowledge in many circles, I still recommend this book because of its theory of social and cultural changes. Unlike Korten, who sees this current epoch as going back 5000 years, she accurately looks at the multiple shifts in world view in the West and how those have taken place in the past 2000 years, and demonstrates the integration, complexification and evolution of these ideas. She also presents a concise yet thorough understanding of systems theory, science of complexity and interdependence, chaos, biological changes, and 'new' scientific world views, etc. Alas, her last few chapters make several statements that are questionable, and it is difficult, without being an expert in the field, to really know how much weight to give her social predictions.

If the modern world seems confusing read this book. This book helps me keep perspective when I see the turmoil of world events. It is a guide to the major intellectual and social transitons happening all around us. Most of us can see that our particular part of the world is in trouble -- look at any profession or social institution and the cracks in the foundation are evident. Sally Goerner's thesis is that we are undergoing the biggest social transformation since at least the middle ages and probably since the beginning of known history. The driving force behind the transition from medieval to modern was the development of a new mathematics, physics and astronomy which fundamentally changed how people saw the place of man in the cosmos. These intelectual tools eventually led to the development of the industrial society in which we now live. In the past 30 years there has been similarly powerful new developments in mathematics and all other sciences which Sally calls web dynamics. You may have heard of chaos theory which is one aspect of a much larger way of understanding complex systems which develop out of the operation of many forces. This new understanding is changing the old competitive, isolated, reductionist and individualistic social structures in favor of an understanding of the world based on complex, self-organizing systems which evolve cooperatively as well as competitively. It has implications for every aspect of social, poilitcal and intellectual life from physics and biology to medicine and education. This book helps us see the much larger patterns which are often obscured in the choas of world affairs and gives some hope and direction for making a positive difference in the outcome.

This is an astonishing and truly revolutionary book.

Dr. Goerner builds a practical picture of the transformation that we must choose to take if we are to flourish or even survive. Her basic concept begins with the now familiar concept that civilizations undergo periodic "Big Changes," that involve changes in the way that they view the world. Not just how the intellectual elite sees things, but rather the general population. She thinks, and I am sure that she is correct, that we are on the cusp of one of these "Big Changes," which will involve the replacement of the Newtownian ("Clockwork") view of the universe, with a "Web" view, that sees the universe as a series of intricate interconnections. This "Web thinking" has been around for a while, but has so far not really taken root, because it has not always been expressed very clearly, many people have failed to see it's relevance to everyday life and it was not linked to any deeply felt, motivating vision.

This book is an important step in rectifying those previous failings. She introduces a helpful term: "Intricacy," which she defines as "the order which arises from interweaving."

My only disagreement is with her use of the word "Energy," of systems, when I think it would be more accurate to use the term "Information."

Highly recommended.

Ms. Goerner has managed to integrate the disparate cultural, scientific and intellectual trends of the late 20th Century into a cohesive and comprehensible whole. One could say that she has transformed chaos into order, at least for this reader. Bravo!

If the modern world seems confusing read this book. This book helps me keep perspective when I see the turmoil of world events. It is a guide to the major intellectual and social transitons happening all around us. Most of us can see that our particular part of the world is in trouble -- look at any profession or social institution and the cracks in the foundation are evident. Sally Goerner's thesis is that we are undergoing the biggest social transformation since at least the middle ages and probably since the beginning of known history. The driving force behind the transition from medieval to modern was the development of a new mathematics, physics and astronomy which fundamentally changed how people saw the place of man in the cosmos. These intelectual tools eventually led to the development of the industrial society in which we now live. In the past 30 years there has been similarly powerful new developments in mathematics and all other sciences which Sally calls web dynamics. You may have heard of chaos theory which is one aspect of a much larger way of understanding complex systems which develop out of the operation of many forces. This new understanding is changing the old competitive, isolated, reductionist and individualistic social structures in favor of an understanding of the world based on complex, self-organizing systems which evolve cooperatively as well as competitively. It has implications for every aspect of social, poilitcal and intellectual life from physics and biology to medicine and education. This book helps us see the much larger patterns which are often obscured in the choas of world affairs and gives some hope and direction for making a positive difference in the outcome.

John Warden was the strategist of the air campaign in the 1991 Gulf War. In 1998, he updated his influential book. A must read for anyone interested in the military, its past, present and future.

John Warden's book earned high praise because of its author's role in planning operation Desert Storm, but although the book is a very good synthesis of air warfare theory it is not either groundbreaking or revolutionary. In fact most of its arguments were presented for the first time by the pioneers of air power of the 1920s and 30s like Giulio Duhet and William Mitschell. Warden's contribution has more to do with the revival of those forgotten theories and the presentation of a complete picture of aerial operations instead of inventing new methods of war. Central to his thesis is the idea that air superiority is crucial, that a campaign will be lost if the enemy has it, that in many circumsatnces it alone can win a war, and that its possession is needed before other actions on the ground or in the air can be undertaken.

Warden also places emphasis on thorough training saying that if something is going to be done in war, it ought to be practiced in peace, and if it has not be practiced, losses are likely to be high and the plan is unlikely to go as expected. He analyzes the three kinds of inderdiction (distant, indermediate and close) and he gives an interesting definition of the term "close air support": "It is an air operation that theoritically could and would be done by ground forces on their own, if sufficient troops or artillery were available".

The author repeats often the great value of striking the enemy's center of gravity, that timing is everything in the commitment of air reserves and that ground and naval forces can serve as an adjunct to air forces in the battle for air superiority. His opinion that fighting defensively is the worst way to fight an air war is uneiversally accepted as is his thesis that numbers are important, so important that a primary goal of the operational commander ought to be to make sure that his forces outnumber the enemy every time they meet. Modern research using the Lancaster equations has also proved his argument that the large force almost always inflicts greater absolute casualties on the smaller force and thath it also suffers less in the process.

John Warden also explains in the Epilogue how his concept of ideas was implemented in the Desert Storm campaign of 1991. In that case the enemy was visualized as a target system of five concentric rings (leadership, key production, infrastructure, population and field forces) with the leadership ring at the center. In the case of Iraq, the US goal was "to reduce the energy level of the entire system enough to reach our peace objectives" which were to eject "Iraq out of Kuwait and an Iraq that would not be a strategically threatening regional superpower for the next decade".

On the minus side of the book are the extremely poor black and white pictures.

A fresh and renovated review on a complicated topic such as Strategy. Interesting and updated points of view with a simple and easy language. A must for any military aviator.

Colonel John A. Warden III was one of the most distinguished officers of his generation. A veteran fighter pilot, he was--is--as well a true defense intellectual--not the sort of individual often touted by the so-called "defense reform movement," but a true warrior-scholar in the classic image of, say, a J. F. C. Fuller--or a George Patton. Not one to shy away from controversy, Warden was convinced in the 1980's that the United States Air Force--had strayed away from its first principles. It had become a stove-piped, tribal organization, riven by discord and confusion between its "strategic" and "tactical" communities. Warden, in this brilliant work (written as a thesis at the National Defense University), posited an exciting new vision of the centrality of air power in national defense. This book served as an important departure point for the service's subsequent "Global Reach--Global Power" strategic planning framework issued in 1990. By that time, Warden was running Checkmate, a key office in Air Force planning. Through his own initiative and vision, he and a small team of "weapons officers" planned Instant Thunder, the first major response to Saddam Hussein's aggression in the Gulf. Warden briefed Instant Thunder to the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff (the Chief was away), and then on his suggestion to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Gen. Colin Powell. Powell sent him to CENTCOM to brief Norman Schwarzkopf. His reaction was enthusiastic, and Warden was directed to brief Instant Thunder in the Gulf, to the CENTAF air component commander, General Charles Horner. Horner, brilliant in his own right, accepted much of what Warden said. But the personal chemistry between the two men was bad, and Warden returned to the States, leaving behind a small staff of acolytes and experts, most notably Lt. Col. David A. Deptula. It was the partnership of Deptula, Gen. Buster Glosson, Gen. Horner, and (back in Checkmate) John Warden that made the Desert Storm air campaign a success. After the war, Warden became commander of the Air Command and Staff College, making notable (and badly needed) changes to its curriculum. This book is a "must read" by anyone who would consider themselves a military and/or air power professional. There are Americans alive today because of John Warden's work. Warden never made general, largely because of petty jealousies by senior people above him. He was--is--a consumate professional and true patriot: never complaining, never self-advocating, always keeping true to his core beliefs. But his truest legacy is this book and the thinking it has inspired--thinking that has lead to five notable American victories over the last decade. Buy it, read it, keep it, use it!

Col. Warden adds new material to this important work on strategy, especially new material on what happened after the Gulf War. This book is many things. It is a history of airpower. It is a fresh look at the application of airpower. It is a guide for anyone in the military or business world who wants to compete or attack a system. Very readable. With Col Warden's reputation as the architect of the Air Campaign against Iraq, he has demonstrated that he can apply his ideas in real world situations. Outstanding read.

Patricia Treece delineates early on the difference between ghost sightings and the apparition of saints.

Without slipping into sloppy new-agey goo, Treece explains how your passed-on relatives might be saints and how they may be assisting you throughout your life.

Unless you work in the Vatican and are privy to contemporary apparition archives, the thrilling details about human interaction with saints in modern times will surprise you.

I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in Jesus, heaven, ghosts, saints, near-death experiences and spiritual healing.

Fascinating book. she does a great job of giving background and helpful information in the introduction regarding the difference between ghosts, demons, various spiritual phenomena. the Chapters themselves give live accounts of apparitions of various saints throughout this past 100 years. all accounts are well documented and researched. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking at trying to understand apparitions and appearances of the spiritual.

The title is misleading and it's a shame because this is a jewel of a book loaded with documentation and stories you won't find elsewhere. She did her homework.

I was amazed that the Catholic church had kept such precise documentation the past 2000 years. Picky picky picky. It was not confined to their records but they've kept the lion's share.

This is a book about people who have died (good) showing up to individuals (usually good), often after someone has prayed to ask their help. I've been praying a long time and it never occurred to me that someone might.... show up!

And they say that "God sent them" so you don't ask them to do the job, you ask them to pray for you and influence God. The church didn't make that up. They learned it from the people who have visited!

You know what this means, don't you... it means that if our relatives were good and made it to heaven they can hear us. But they don't have as much clout as some of the holy saints. There is a whole theology about this based on tons and tons of evidence collected over 2000 years. Try to beat that. I'm shocked at myself for doubting them for so long.

This is a good book to read if you're trying to figure things out... if you've read The Secret for example and find it lacking. This will, frankly, knock your socks off!

I recommended it for boosting your faith that your prayers are being heard. (Whoa!)

Apparitions Of Modern Saints is an enticing way to become acquainted with many recent Saints. Patricia Treece shares a wealth of information in an appealing manner. There are new insights to those Saints with whom we are familiar and we are introduced to others whom perhaps we never would have met.
An inspiration to sanctity.

Many Christians find themselves doubting just when they least want to, i.e. during tragic times. Nothing could help you more than reading about these authenticated researched apparitions of the saints to those on earth. Since Treece is a journalist, her approach is not sentimental but hard as a rock, exactly as you want your faith to be. Delightfully written, you will enjoy and be inspired by these accounts.

Ronda Chervin, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy, Our Lady of Corpus Christi, author of numerous books about the saints.

I attended a conference where one of the authors was present and she was wonderful. The authors are sisters and they have indeed been personally touched by ASD.

This book is highly recommended if you are an educator, a parent, or family member, who is curious and caring enough to learn the ins and outs of Autism Spectrum Disorder. This book just about covers everything.

We are delighted to announce that ASD A to Z and Autismo A-Z have been awarded the Symbol of Excellence. The following review will appear in the April 2007 edition of Exceptional Parent magazine.

Autism Spectrum Disorders from A to Z: is one of our primary resources for understanding ASD. We like several things about this book. First, its authors have personal knowledge of autism. Emily's son, Tom, has ASD. Barbara is Tom's aunt. Emily and Barbara share Tom and what he has taught them with us. Second, we like the book organization. Every chapter begins with a statement of what the chapter contents will teach the reader. Each chapter closes with a summary of chapter themes and lessons. Third, the book is written in an informal and friendly style that is accessible to parents, families, teachers and other professionals and to persons who have ASD. Fourth, the format is engaging and easy to follow. The pages and print are large and the authors make liberal use of, bullets, life examples and sample letters and checklists. Fifth, this book is available in Spanish.

ASD from A to Z is a wonderful resource for families and professionals who have limited time for reading and research due to the demands of living life. The book does not try to be a complete resource. Instead it focuses on the process of identifying, testing for and diagnosing ASD. It helps the individuals with ASD and their family members understand the context of diagnosis, the diagnostic assessment tools used and the process of receiving and understanding the diagnosis itself. The authors provide resources and research suggestions for understanding the potential causes of autism and share how to form or participate in information sharing groups and ideas. The authors provide even more information on their Website, http://www.asdAtoZ.com. This book has earned the EP Symbol of Excellence.

This book was turned down by another publisher for having
TOO MUCH INFORMATION!

After purchasing many books on Autism Spectrum Disorders I finally found one that made it clear what to do with the diagnosis, how to get help, and how to handle a part of my life that has seemed so out of control. After my son was diagnosed I had no idea what to do. This book covers all of my questions and answered them clearly. I especially love the real life stories the Doyle sisters use to help me "get it".
There wasn't so much technical jargon that it interfered with my reading and understanding the material.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about Autism Spectum disorders and how to manage your life with them. I've loaned this book to 2 preschool teachers and a family that is trying to understand the Spectrum disorders.
This book is a necessary element to your home library or a great gift to family members and teachers alike.

I highly recommend this book which is logically organized in an easy-to-read format. As the title suggests, it answered all my questions regarding early signs and symptoms, the difference between an autism spectrum disorder and ADHD, appropriate testing and diagnosis, all the way through interventions and treatment. The two authors include case history and examples that parents can relate to, especially since one of the authors is a parent of a child diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. I have referred to this book many times to quickly look up information, and have found the bulleted lists and tables extremely helpful, especially since I am a visual learner!

This is a book that matters! Give it five stars for content (incredible compilation and integration of facts and themes to paint a forceful picture) and well written premise. This is not a quick or easy read- it actually asks you to think! And that's one of the reasons to like it.

Wishard states that the next three decades may be the most decisive 30 year period in the history of mankind. He's offering a perspective on the meaning of our times, trying to understand how all the monumental changes of science, psychology, technology and culture are affecting how we live and how nations live. And he asks how we can find new inner meaning amidst this "soul-crushing change". That's a huge chunk to bite off and I wasn't sure he'd make it. The satisfying thing about this book is just how well he fulfills his goal. In broad strokes he moves from the picture of a present interregnum period where change is bringing the birth of a whole new civilization, to a decade by decade historical recap of those 20th century changes in science and technology, economics, social and politcal life, and global events. I found this a well paced and fascinating historical ride. (An appendix at the book's end neatly summarizes this data and is worthy in itself.) He doesn't stop with mere diagnosis, lucid as it is. His analysis, deeply rooted in a moral and ethical context, gives modern man a corageous challenge to "rethink what is the very purpose of human beings in a world of total technological possibility." Between Two Ages ends up being a book of hope based on reality and a dose of vision.

When I was handed an early copy, I expected it to be good, but it was way beyond that. I think BETWEEN TWO AGES may be the best analysis of why we're where we are that's out there. Wishard looks into the heart and mind of the age and the ages, does it memorably, and you get an education while you're being fascinated. It's obviously the result of a lifetime of thought and work.

The forecasts of technology for the next two decades are quite amazing, well researched, and not a little scary. But, of course, look how far we've "advanced" in the last twenty years! He writes about C.G. Jung and the "psychological interpretation of history." That analysis is an excellent framework for the elements he brings into the book. Very worth reading.

Wishard has captured his perspective of this century in a remarkably short volume. His integrated review of the events of the last 100 years is impressive in itself, but his ability to define the meaning of those events and point us toward the really important questions of the next century make this book stand alone in its genre. The second half of the book moves us squarely into the ether of our own making; not only by providing a series of predictions, but also by provoking introspection into what we might want the future to be. Wishard is not afraid to define the basis for meaning for us as individuals and as a human family, and then offer alternative choices. Altogether scholarly, thoughtful, and provocative.

I've been in and out of this book over the past couple of months and I would sum up my reactions in three ways: 1) I will never be able to sum this book up or feel I have gotten all I could out of it--it would be on my list of books to take to a desert island and read over and over again; 2) it is, together with Will and Ariel Durant's "The Lessons of History", a remarkable short-hand survey of the past two centuries; and 3) at the end it cuts to the chase--the big global challenge today is about moral, ethical, cross-cultural, philosophical *grounding*.

I don't see the author's vision happening in any sort of structured officially-sanctioned way. And I don't see this book impacting on people the way "IMAGINE" or "Cultural Creatives" can impact--but if you have the time and the intellectual curiosity to go deep, this is a very engaging book that will take a long time to fully appreciate.

In Between Two Ages Van Wishard has done a service for those of us concerned about the age we live in and its future direction. He writes with clarity and style that moves along at a fast clip. He condenses the sweep of events of 20th centry western civilization, with a special focus on the US, into a manageable framework. He surveys a wide array of events and devlopments, drawing on the insights and views of leading thinkers of the time.

The second half of the book summarizes his findings and creates a context that helps us inderstand this critical period by asking the question,"what is the meaning of our new century and where are we going?" It offers a bold and original approach for the next 30 years as technology exerts an ever more powerful hold on our lives.

Wishard explores these questions in a way that is both unexpected and profound, going to the very root of the nature and makeup of the human individual. His conclusions suggest ways of raising the level of human consciousness that could enable us to live in an ever more complex and integrated world.

Quite a read.

Knoke does an excellent job of extrapolating seemingly confusing current trends into a coherent guess about the future. If you liked Future Shock, or Megatrends, you will love this. My only complaint is that is seems to be biased toward the big bussiness perspective.

I remember in the 1970's when Alvin Toeffler's "Future Shock" was on the best seller list. I devoured it and made it a central part of my "Weltanschauung". It swept the whole country. When a friend told me about "Bold New World", I read it and felt quite sure it would also make the best seller list and would sweep the country. I was really surprised when it didn't, even though it did go through more than one printing. Some of what Knoke predicted is already a fact of everyday life - five years later. I'm sure a new edition will eventually be printed, but this one is still current.

The book is aptly subtitled: "the essential road map to the twenty-first century". The central theme of the book is that we now live in a "placeless society" - a society that is being restructured in every way. How we communicate, how we learn, how we bank, how we fight wars, how we create wealth, how we govern and are governed are all in flux. The world is being restructured for the 21st century. The 20th century will be thought of as the last century when people do not routinely interact with machines.

"Place no longer matters". We live in the age of "Everything-Everywhere". He examines the environment, migration, telecommunications, ethics, computers, war, money and other topics. Each chapter starts with several vignettes that take place sometime in the future. A few of the vignettes are a little far-fetched, but most are interesting and thought provoking, even five years after they were written. He has thought provoking ideas in many areas about what the world in the next millennium will be like:

Financial Centers are less important. Lenders and borrowers do not have to meet face to face or even be in the same place. Banking can be done across state national boundaries. Paper isn't so important, and neither are middlepersons.

Warfare will be changed, since an enemy could attack your capital without ever setting foot on the border.

Terrorism will replace warfare as the biggest threat to our security.

Government will eventually become a world government. National governments may lose some of its control to multinational corporations.

Economy: The infinite global labor pool will cause the labor unions to lose their grip over industry. Robots will continue to displace humans in increasingly complex tasks. The world will not be "unemployed", but rather "redeployed". In the Stock Market "Merrill Lynch's neural network...immerses itself in historic stock market data and teaches itself to recognize patterns of behavior in pricing. ... The more information such systems digest, the more they develop an uncanny ability to anticipate future events." In capital intensive projects such as aircraft or spacecraft, the best technologies from all over the world will be melded together into one or two designs used worldwide. Multicurrency accounts will enable writing and cashing of checks in any currency.

Large Corporations will fragment.

Telepresence will be developed so sights, sounds and tactile feelings will be transmitted just as words are transmitted over the Internet now. Datasuits will enable people to visit with and touch one another when they are located in different parts of the world. The computer revolution is in its infancy. "The true computer revolution has yet to begin."

Transportation Hypersonic flight, supertrains, and highly specialized fleets of cargo ships will transform our world. the expense of shipping overnight packages across the country is no more than shipping them across the street. Distances will still exist, but they will no longer so powerfully determine how society will be organized.

Demographics People will no longer have to live where they work. They will no longer be place bound. Population centers may shift, and may become less important as some people move away from more populous areas.

Schools and Learning will be uncoupled. Schools no longer need buildings (library, classrooms, auditoriums...). Lifelong learning will be required in lieu of or in place of degrees. Learning will be done in a body suit -- in a simulated environment that responds with artificial intelligence. Education will be redesigned to mimic reality. The student will be free to explore. "Countries that thrive in the twenty-first century will be those adapting their educational systems to the Placeless Society."

Religion is likely to have a resurgence as people strive to cope with rapid change.

Knoke covers a whole series of challenges the world faces that result from the changing foundations of society: Terrorism, xenophobia, detached labor force, pollution, radioactivity, environmental degradation, social class and a host of other problems.

Knoke is an investment banker, business consultant, and futurist. He has written a book that's thought provoking and well worth reading.

Everything causes cancer. Right? Well, this book has thatsentiment beat. According to Knocke's theory, everything in today'ssociety causes people to become "placeless." The author would have you believe that if you aren't connected to a "community" you just might blow up a Federal building, or the World Trade Center, or drop chemical agents in a crowded subway, or believe there is an alien spaceship behind the nearest comet. But, who would do those things? I couldn't put this book down. It was like ripping the ski mask off my neighbor's face and really seeing him for the first time. I kept thinking that the author must be a little off. After all, who is going to believe that Boeing and McDonald Douglas will merge? Yep, he writes about it way before it happened -- AND he tells you why it happened! The placeless society is so unnerving that you shouldn't read it alone. Buy two; give one to a dear friend who likes to talk things over. This book definitely has a "place" on the keeper shelf in my house.

A business consultant, William Knoke sought to understand the underlying causes for all the chaotic change taking place in the world today. His explanation is simple, and for that reason, brilliant: we have entered the "Age of Everything Everywhere". Due to improvements in communications and transportation, place no longer matters. Yet, "place" has been a fundamental assumption of every one of our major institutions. Take away that assumption, and things are bound to change -- dramatically! Knoke than goes on to explain how this "Age of Everything Everywhere" impacts our work lives, our families, our nations. His book is a comprehensive explanation of our chaotic world as we approach the 21st century, and how to prepare ourselves. Not since Alvin Tofler's "Power Shift" has anyone brought together such seemingly diverse problems into a single viewpoint.

I remember in the 1970's when Future Shock was on the best seller list. I devoured it and made it a central part of my Weltanschauung. It swept the whole country. When a friend told me about Bold New World, I read it and felt quite sure it would also make the best seller list and would sweep the country. I was really surprised when it didn't. Some of what Knoke predicted is already a fact of everyday life - five years later.

The book is aptly subtitled: the essential road map to the twenty-first century. The central theme of the book is that we now live in a placeless society - a society that is being restructured in every way. How we communicate, how we learn, how we bank, how we fight wars, how we create wealth, how we govern and are governed are all in flux. The world is being restructured for the 21st century. The 20th century will be thought of as the last century when people do not routinely interact with machines.

Place no longer matters. We live in the age of Everything-Everywhere. He examines the environment, migration, telecommunications, ethics, computers, war, money and other topics. Each chapter starts with several vignettes that take place sometime in the future. A few of the vignettes are a little far-fetched, but most are interesting and thought provoking, even five years after they were written. He has thought provoking ideas in many areas about what the world in the next millennium will be like:

FINANCIAL CENTERS are less important. Lenders and borrowers do not have to meet face to face or even be in the same place. Banking can be done across state national boundaries. Paper isn't so important, and neither are middlepersons.

WARFARE will be changed, since an enemy could attack your capital without ever setting foot on the border.

TERRORISM will replace warfare as the biggest threat to our security. Government will eventually become a world government. National governments may lose some of its control to multinational corporations.

ECONOMY The infinite global labor pool will cause the labor unions to lose their grip over industry. Robots will continue to displace humans in increasingly complex tasks. The world will not be unemployed, but rather redeployed. In the Stock Market "Merrill Lynch's neural network...immerses itself in historic stock market data and teaches itself to recognize patterns of behavior in pricing. ... The more information such systems digest, the more they develop an uncanny ability to anticipate future events." In capital intensive projects such as aircraft or spacecraft, the best technologies from all over the world will be melded together into one or two designs used worldwide. Multicurrency accounts will enable writing and cashing of checks in any currency.

LARGE CORPORATIONS will fragment.

TELEPRESENCE will be developed so sights, sounds and tactile feelings will be transmitted just as words are transmitted over the Internet now. Datasuits will enable people to visit with and touch one another when they are located in different parts of the world. The computer revolution is in its infancy. "The true computer revolution has yet to begin."

TRANSPORTATION Hypersonic flight, supertrains, and highly specialized fleets of cargo ships will transform our world. the expense of shipping overnight packages across the country is no more than shipping them across the street. Distances will still exist, but they will no longer so powerfully determine how society will be organized.

DEMOGRAPHICS People will no longer have to live where they work. They will no longer be place bound. Population centers may shift, and may become less important as some people move away from more populous areas.

SCHOOLS AND LEARNING will be uncoupled. Schools no longer need buildings (library, classrooms,auditoriums...). Lifelong learning will be required in lieu of or in place of degrees. Learning will be done in a body suit -- in a simulated environment that responds with artificial intelligence. Education will be redesigned to mimic reality. The student will be free to explore. "Countries that thrive in the twenty-first century will be those adapting their educational systems to the Placeless Society."

RELIGION is likely to have a resurgence as people strive to cope with rapid change.

Knoke covers a whole series of challenges the world faces that result from the changing foundations of society: Terrorism, xenophobia, detached labor force, pollution, radioactivity, environmental degradation, social class and a host of other problems.

Knoke is an investment banker, business consultant, and futurist. He has written a book that's thought provoking and well worth reading.

Shawn Regan and Eleanor Field have pulled off something close to a coup
in this interesting book. There are precious few books that provide
us both the person's inside experience of hypnotic regression that includes
past-life references as well as the professionals perspective on these events.
It is a stunning journey for both popular audiences and professionals
wanting to be exposed to different hypnotic techniques and a clinical
perspective of the process. The story itself is a healing journey on the level
of solving a personal mystery impacting this life for Shawn Regan as well as
one of redemption, resolution and celebration for him, his psychologist and
the reader.

Co-written by award-winning writer Shawn Regan and licensed clinical psychologist and family therapist Eleanor S. Fields, Brain Storms! is a true story of a patient's harrowing journey as he learns from the turbulent experiences of his past life. A work of non-fiction presented with the reading fluency of a novel, Brain Storms! offers therapeutic revelations and insights worthy of the best of the self-help book. Brain Storms! is a compelling and recommended journey taking the reader through phases of life, eras of time, and the depths of the human mind.

This well-written book is a fascinating journey into the human mind.

Brain Storms is an amazing book you won't be able to put down! It is expertly written around the concept that perhaps we all may have lived another life (or lives) before this one.

The author, Eleanor S. Field, Ph.D, a noted and known psychologist and hypnotherapist, weaves the commentary of one of her patients who, under her guidance, was able to revivify and relive his past life experiences, along with documentation of Dr. Elly's insightful commentary and observations.

The recounting of this journey certainly transformed my thinking about life, death and the hereafter. Read it and allow it to inspire you and shine a measure of light and lessons upon your life, as well! Thank you Dr. Elly for writing this beautiful book!

Jean Krueger, author of: Why the Weight? Dare To Be Great! ISBN:0972208607

Brain Storms is an amazing book you won't be able to put down! It is expertly written around the concept that perhaps we all may have lived another life (or lives) before this one.

The author, Eleanor S. Field, Ph.D, a noted and known psychologist and hypnotherapist, weaves the commentary of one of her patients who, under her guidance, was able to revivify and relive his past life experiences, along with documentation of Dr. Elly's insightful commentary and observations.

The recounting of this journey certainly transformed my thinking about life, death and the hereafter. Read it and allow it to inspire you and shine a measure of light and lessons upon your life, as well! Thank you Dr. Elly for writing this beautiful book!

Jean Krueger, author of: Why the Weight? Dare To Be Great! ISBN:0972208607

This is a true pocket guide. Very handy for staying on top of the various screenings for each pediatric visit, as well as helpful reminders of tips for parents.

Thr Bright futures pocket guide great for anyone treating pediatric patients or in nursing or medical school. I would highly recommend this book. I am in my last rotation as a family nurse practitioner and I use this book daily.

A must have for NP school. Great book. Thanks Amazon for providing the best prices and great services.

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This pocket guide to developmental stages is a wonderful resource for primary care practitioners working with children. I would highly recommend it.

The Value of the eight chapters in this volume -- each dealing with a major issue affecting business in China -- is that they are by well-regarded experts in their fields, with lenghty hands-on experience in the subjects they discuss. Thus, these essays go well beyond speculations and value judgements and really deal in depth with specifics that can inform those running and investing in businesses in China. They also offer startling insights that often trigger a rethinking of conventional wisdom about the country. For example,in a comprehensive examination of demographics in China, Tony Saich (Daewoo Professor of International Affairs at the Kennedy School of Government) observes, "China will be the first society to grow old before it grows rich."

This volume provides the modus operandi for analyzing the key aspects of China, including political, economic/financial and social. There are all too many people who claim or wish to give the appearance of "China Hands". Messrs. Hoffmann and Enright and the contributors to this book do not need to make such a claim or appearance because they ARE simply the best. I strongly recommend this book to the attention of those who are seriously trying to understand China and would like to get pragmatic perspectives as to the reality on the ground and considerations for their business.

Based on their experience and intensely detailed work, I know of no better individuals than John and Michael to comment on China. Yet they have gone further. They have assembled an influential group of experts who can accurately interpret the soundbites broadcast from inside China to give guidance to those outside looking in. THAT wealth of insight makes this a must have book.
Kiron Chatterjee
NMSEZ Private Limited
Mumbai, India

This is a must read for anyone seriously considering doing business with or in China. China economics are vast and at best mysterious. The editors have pulled together experts that present a real life view on China economics and politics that are either distorted by some media or totally missed by "China Experienced" consultants. Leadership impact is discussed with different chain of events that produce different potential futures. A great tool for corporate planners to follow as a road map to see which of the identified potentials become real and the route to the future is defined.

The editors have pulled together some of the best experts on Greater China and given the reader some advantage and comfort with the potential outcomes in a very complex and important market. The knowlege of leadership succession and the use of over the horizon planning can offer corporate leadership in the region as strong advantage. This book is a great start point.

What an impressive book! I was continuously amazed by the level of insight and depth that young people had around complex social issues. This book was an important reminder that adults would greatly benefit from listening to what children have to say.
What a refreshing opportunity to view children in a different light!
The most remarkable thread throughout the book were the selfless wishes that young people had around what would make the world a better place. This book is a testament to the strength and wisdom of the next generation!

I don't have children as of yet, but I'm glad I'll have this book to read again and again when I do. I want to have an amazing relationship with my children, and the author has pretty much given guidelines for how to do that. The "co-authors" of this book are at some of the most difficult ages, ages when bonds with their parents are either strengthened, or in some unfortunate cases, even broken. I truly believe that any parent, teacher, aunt, uncle, even grandparent... will strenghten their relationships with the young people in their life with what they'll take away from reading this book. It WILL make the future a brighter place!

I recommended this book to everyone I knew. Watching the progression of childrens' thoughts and attitudes from early childhood through high school was fascinating. It gave me a whole new insight into how parents can connect with their kids at all ages, and what qualities kids value in their parents. I had no idea what kinds of pressures were on children these days and how strongly they are affected by current events until I read this book.

This book is such a unique publication....Ms. Stack has taken the true to life, honest responses, feelings and opinions of todays children. The book is both uplifting, sobering and insightful - adults could truly learn something from their children. These particular children's voices need to be heard, as should all, by adults everywhere. Thank you Ms. Carrie Stack for sharing this with us!

This is a heart-warming collection of over 70 personal stories told by children of various ages, about their hopes and dreams for peace, equality, and a bright future. Among adult writers and political leaders, these subjects sound cliché and overdone; but, as told by the youngsters in this book, the subjects are fresh and invigorating. The book is divided into three sections, featuring stories from 4th , 8th , and 12th graders.

One elementary school student was asked what he would want to tell adults. His answer: "I want them to know that they're not bad kids. They do pay attention in school. They can do some stuff that adults can." In other words, we as adults can learn from these children that not every kid is bad, failing in school, or incapable of learning. Amidst all the negative media about schools, violence, and drugs, it's good to hear a positive message from the kids themselves. Marcel Proust wrote a book called, Remembrance of Things Past around 1910. I was amused to read a sentence in it where a woman is lamenting the "slovenliness" of young people these days. That was almost 100 years ago. And in the Holy Bible, Jehu was chastised by his father for racing his chariot through the village. The so-called problems of our youth are nothing new. Be of good cheer and read and learn from the kids around you. You can start by reading this book.