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  Revolutionary Wealth Granted, this book is a bit odd and re-hashes many things we already know. One thing that is however most interesting is the idea of change and that societies are changing from manufacturing to knowledge based wealth and it is likely those countries which can handle change best which will be the "winners". Many keep predicting the demise of the USA manufacturing sector but maybe it is simply a transient period in which the US embraces "knowledge" rather than "nuts and bolts". The US is still far ahead of Europe in applied research and research-to-products contributing to GDP. Take the book for what it is but start to read between the lines of where it might be taking us .... a knowledge based and, unfortunately, likely an Orwellian based society where privacy is no longer inherently a private matter. R. Buss
From Publishers Weekly:
This latest futurist forecast by the Tofflers, the husband-and-wife authors of Future Shock, anxiously surveys hundreds of technological, economic and social developments, including globalization, the rise of China, the decay of Europe, the decline of nuclear families, kids today, satellites, genetic engineering, alternative energy sources, frequent-flyer miles, the Internet and the rise of a new economic group, "prosumers" (those who create goods and services "for [their] own use or satisfaction, rather than for sale or exchange"). Above all, the authors note the ever-accelerating speed and transience of all things such that nanoseconds are now too slow and will be replaced by even zippier "zeptoseconds." The Tofflers try, none too incisively, to order the chaos by invoking the "deep fundamentals" of time, space and the cutting-edge "knowledge economy" that is fast outdistancing obsolete industrial-era government institutions. The Tofflers' mantra of "revolutionary wealth" implies that there's money to be made from the maelstrom, but their specific prognostications—the "explosion" of a nonmonetary "prosumer" economy of family care, hobbies and volunteerism; embedded "pinky chips" combining ID and credit cards; the comeback of barter—seem underwhelming or unlikely.
 The Swarm by Frank Schatzing. Although one might think that a science-fiction thriller and investing have nothing in common. On the surface this may be correct but extending the envelope further, we suspect that the environmental damage being done to the planet will start to raise the collective consciousness of many, and this book presents fundamental science in the form of a thriller. Mankind is probably the only species which sacrifices and pollutes its own ecosystem for the sake of short-term financial greed. Although science fiction, it is in large part a mirror of our own society at times and highlights issues of pollution which should make any human being question the current system. Investment opportunities are arising in the areas of environmental engineering, alternative energy forms and nanotechnology just to name a few. Let's hope we are not "too late" in cleaning up our own mess. R. Buss
For more than two years, one book has taken over Germany's hardcover and paperback bestseller lists, reaching number one in Der Spiegel and setting off a frenzy in bookstores: The Swarm.
Whales begin sinking ships. Toxic, eyeless crabs poison Long Island's water supply. The North Sea shelf collapses, killing thousands in Europe. Around the world, countries are beginning to feel the effects of the ocean's revenge as the seas and their inhabi-tants begin a violent revolution against mankind. In this riveting novel, full of twists, turns, and cliffhangers, a team of scientists discovers a strange, intelligent life force called the Yrr that takes form in marine animals, using them to wreak havoc on humanity for our ecological abuses. Soon a struggle between good and evil is in full swing, with both human and suboceanic forces battling for control of the waters. At stake is the survival of the Earth's fragile ecology -- and ultimately, the survival of the human race itself.
The apocalyptic catastrophes of The Day After Tomorrow meet the watery menace of The Abyss in this gripping, scientifically realistic, and utterly imaginative thriller. With 1.5 million copies sold in Germany -- where it has been on the bestseller list without fail since its debut -- and the author's skillfully executed blend of compelling story, vivid characters, and eerie locales, Frank Schatzing's The Swarm will keep you in tense anticipation until the last suspenseful page is turned.
 The Revenge of Gaia by James Lovelock. The end is all but nigh for Mother Earth's inhabitants unless drastic measures are soon taken: that's the rueful prognostication delivered by Lovelock, intuitive originator of the theory that the world is a self-regulating system that, over the eons, has been able to sustain an equilibrium between hot and cold so as to support life. Now, propelled by global warming, Lovelock says, a tipping point has almost been reached beyond which the Earth will not recover sufficiently to sustain human life comfortably. Lovelock dismisses biomass fuels, wind farms, solar energy and fuel cell innovations as technologies unlikely to mitigate greenhouse gases in time to save the planet. Instead he sees nuclear energy as the only energy source that can meet our needs in time to prevent catastrophe. […] This is a useful book not only for personal empowerment but also for broader issues regarding money and investments. -- Publishers Weekly.
 Chasing Daylight by Eugene O'Kelly. The former CEO and chairman of accounting juggernaut KPMG who was diagnosed with brain cancer at 53, writes about his "forthcoming death" as one would expect an accountant to: methodically. He charts his downward spiral, from symptoms to diagnosis to the process of dying in this poignant and posthumously published book. (O'Kelly died in September 2005.) O'Kelly's narrative recounts the steps he took to simplify his life-how he learned, for instance, "to be in the present moment, how to live there at least for snippets of time"-and the final experiences he shared with close friends and family. Though less than perfect, O'Kelly's examination of the life he lived and the opportunities he missed while climbing the corporate ladder will resonate with readers in "foot to the pedal" careers. -- Publishers Weekly.
 You'll See It When You Believe It: The Way to Your Personal Transformation by Wayne W. Dyer. I bought this book in the early 1990s. I have now read it about 5 times and keep it in my personal library as both a reference and inspiration. It has helped me to look at issues differently and to address the common issue of fear when facing change. Dr. Dyer shares personal experiences and gives practical examples to help guide you. He has been on the path of transformation and he shares insights that are both solid and practical. This is a useful book not only for personal empowerment but also for broader issues regarding money and investments.
 Oil Crisis by C. J. Campbell. C. J. Campbell is a former oil exploration geologist and the president of the Association for the Study of Peak Oil. Now, in OIL CRISIS, he argues it's here, and the world is hopelessly unprepared for the consequences. Well meaning enthusiasm for renewables and high hopes about hydrogen will be seen for what they are when the wells stop pumping. It's a crisis of truly historic proportions. This is the book by the man who has the deep oil industry experience to properly unravel the issues, to illuminate for us the chamber of horrors into which we've just stumbled.
 Soloing by Harriet Rubin. If you are looking for a business book with lots of how-to advice on how to go from being an employee to running your own one-person organization, you will probably be disappointed. On the other hand, if you enjoy learning more about a person's psychology in making a change than practical advice on what you should do, this is a superb book and one you will enjoy.
 Balance Sheet Recession: Japan's Struggle with Uncharted Economics and Its Global Implications by Richard Koo - Balance Sheet Recession argues that contrary to popular belief, it is this massive shift in corporate behavior, instead of structural problems, that is the root cause of both the deflation and the non-performing loan problems that have troubled Japan for so long. It argues that when the causality runs from the corporate balance sheet problems to deflation and banking problems, a highly unconventional policy response is needed to stabilize the economy. After all, the last time anything similar has happened was the 1930s in the US.
 Hyperinflation by Gerald Swanson - Of the books published regarding hyperinflation, this may be the only one that provides effective strategies for operating a business under conditions of a rapidly depreciating currency.
"The Hyperinflation Survival Guide: Strategies for American Businesses" was written by Dr. Gerald Swanson (an associate professor of economics at the University of Arizona).
 Zukunftsenergien von Craig Morris - erklärt zunächst, warum die Einwände gegen erneuerbare Energien meist auf Fehlinformationen basieren, und verfolgt so einen ganz anderen Argumentationsansatz als andere Autoren, die mehr das Potenzial dieser Energien unterstreichen. Dann zeigt er auf, wie der richtige Mix aus Biomasse, Solarenergie, Windkraft, Geothermie, Wasserkraft und Effizienz aussehen kann.
 Twilight in the Desert: The Coming Saudi Oil Shock and the World Economy by Matthew Simmons - A troubling answer to the most critical question facing today's world energy market - can Saudi Arabia meet the rising world demand for oil in the years ahead?
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