New Releases by David Christian

Đây không phải một cuốn sách vật lý vũ trụ. Đây không phải một cuốn sách sinh học tiến hóa. Đây cũng không phải một cuốn sách về bất kỳ một chuyên ngành hẹp nào. Đây không phải một cuốn sách lịch sử văn minh nhân loại hay nhân học, địa chất học, xã hội học… Thay vào đó, David Christian, bằng sự kết hợp khéo léo kiến thức của nhiều ngành khoa học, chỉ trong 400 trang sách, David đang kể cho chúng ta câu chuyện về cội nguồn của vạn vật, một lịch sử vĩ đại của vạn vật và dành cho tất cả mọi người trên toàn thế giới. Christian đưa độc giả vào một chuyến đi hoang dã trong suốt 13,8 tỉ năm của “lịch sử”. Bằng cách tập trung vào việc xác định các sự kiện (ngưỡng), xu hướng chính và các câu hỏi sâu sắc về nguồn gốc của chúng ta, ông đã phơi bày những sợi chỉ ẩn giấu gắn kết mọi thứ lại với nhau – từ việc tạo ra hành tinh cho đến sự ra đời của nông nghiệp, chiến tranh hạt nhân và hơn thế nữa.

A Samurai arrives in England intent on conquering the world of London Prizefighting. But there is much more to the young warrior Datte than at first meets the eye. Haunted by the ghosts of his past and spurred on by the hope of saving someone he loves, Datte must master the brutal, beautiful art of Boxing or die trying.In front of him lies his first challenge, but many more will come.Written by David Christian, creator of the popular youtube channel The Modern Martial Artist and author of the best selling technique book Footwork Wins Fights, Mortal Weapons is the beginning of an epic journey that spans multiple continents and showcases several unique and diverse disciplines. Illustrated by Emon Maki Rashid, full-time karate instructor and artist. Utilizing his knowledge of traditional martial arts along with his art skills allowed him to draw the dynamic movements of Mortal Weapons. Mortal Weapons seamlessly blends the feel of a classic Kung Fu Movie and a Sports Anime. It showcases real techniques and strategies used by the worlds greatest fighters today, while emerging the reader in a narrative full of drama, humor and violence.

Wir feiern zu Recht menschliche Kreativität, Innovation und Unternehmertum, doch allzu oft sind unsere Erfolge in Wissenschaft und Technologie mit einem enormen Preis für unsere Umwelt und damit auch unsere Zukunft verbunden. Die menschliche Geschichte war weitaus häufiger von Konflikten und Verzweiflung als von Fürsorge, Liebe und Koexistenz geprägt – es wäre ein Leichtes, sie als eine Geschichte tragischer Hybris zu lesen. Doch die Geschichte ist hier nicht zu Ende. Wir stehen an der Schwelle zur Zukunft und fragen uns, wie die Würfel fallen werden. Wir wetten mit der Nachwelt, dass der menschliche Einfallsreichtum, die Intelligenz und Anpassungsfähigkeit stark genug sein werden, um eine ganz andere Zukunft hervorzubringen. Prix Pictet. Human zeigt über 100 herausragende Werke zeitgenössischer Fotografie von vielen der weltweit renommiertesten Fotograf*innen, die sich mit dem bewusst weitgefassten und ambivalenten Themenkomplex konzeptuell auseinandersetzen.

What’s next? Eine Geschichte von übermorgen. Woher sollen wir wissen, was in den nächsten hundert, tausend oder sogar einer Milliarde Jahre geschieht? So paradox es klingt: aus einem Geschichtsbuch. David Christian, der Begründer der Big History, die Erkenntnisse von Geologie, Astronomie und Biologie synthetisiert, hat es geschrieben. Es ist ein Leitfaden dafür, wie wir uns die Welt des fortgeschrittenen Anthropozäns vorzustellen haben, aber auch das Ende von allem. Eine Bedienungsanleitung für die Zukunft und ein historischer Rahmen, mit dessen Hilfe wir klarer sehen – bei der Suche nach Lösungen für die Herausforderungen, vor denen wir als Spezies stehen: Klimawandel und Artensterben. »David Christian bereitet uns auf die großen Herausforderungen vor, vor denen wir als Menschheit stehen.« Bill Gates.

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 purpose, Clausen rejects unfounded preconceptions about the apostle. For example, he did not teach a “law-free gospel,” he did not reject Judaism or the law, and he did not see himself as a miserable sinner who found forgiveness only in Christ. Based on a reappraisal of first-century Judaism, recognition of the pagan targets of Paul’s mission, and an appreciation for Paul’s skill as a Greco-Roman rhetorician and interpreter of Jewish scripture, Meet Paul Again brings consistency and clarity to critical Pauline concepts including the new covenant, works of the law, preservation and deliverance, the future of Israel, and the status of gentiles in God’s family. Paul’s was a mission of inclusiveness. His primary objective was to preserve sinning gentiles from God’s wrath, and welcome them in worship beside their Jewish brothers and sisters, before the imminent arrival of the great and terrible Day of the Lord.

Sipa - The man who followed the bees is an amazing, enchanting and deep tale of a man''s life journey. Starting when Sipa turns 14 and follows him all the way to his 50th year. This short story takes you on the adventurous path of Sipa who seeks both earthly progress and spiritual development and who at crucial moments in his life is guided by the bees. Ann Macmillan says about it: "The genre of this book is reminiscent of those of the ‘Tales by Trees’ series. Christian’s story is tiny, but powerful in the telling; it could be read within the space of a train journey yet the images created through Sipa''s journey will last much longer! The bees with whom Sipa connects as a young man, lead him through extraordinary life-experiences before finally seemingly to desert him. At that crucial moment Sipa understands what the Bees are telling him: that he is responsible now for creating his own next challenge which turns out to be the most herculean task of his life. Destiny allows him enough time to see the first seeds of his efforts germinate, and that''s when he hears once again, the returning sound of his friends. . . This is an exceptional allegorical tale that I couldn''t put down till it was finished--it will remain in my memory for a long time to come!" Here a short extract from Christian Gruetzmacher’s (honey-bee-lover-researcher and founder of the Bee-Observatory: bee-observatory.org) debut: "…. All along that lane there were thousands of flowers on the ground, the shrubs and bushes, and now within that abundance there were bees, bees everywhere, many more than usual. All sorts of bees! Big ones, small ones, furry ones, shiny ones - and they all seemed to be busier and louder than they usually were. Sipa liked that. He thought: “Maybe it’s a good sign!” So, he speeded up, walking very briskly along this forest lane, noticing all the time that the bees were always there, no matter how fast he walked - they were around him all the time! He took that as a clear sign and decided that he would follow the bees no matter where they would lead him, and he did - all day long!"

A maioria dos historiadores estuda os segmentos mais curtos de tempo, dando destaque a datas específicas, figuras e documentos. Mas como seria estudar toda a história, desde o Big Bang até à atualidade - e até ao futuro distante? Se analisássemos o tempo no seu todo, como mudaria a perceção que temos do universo, da Terra e da existência humana? Essas foram as questões que David Christian se propôs responder quando começou a explorar a ideia de «Grande História», a nova e mais entusiasmante abordagem para compreendermos onde temos estado, onde estamos e para onde vamos. Neste livro, o autor leva-nos numa viagem empolgante através dos 13 800 milhões de anos que conhecemos como «história». Concentrando-se em acontecimentos definidores (limiares), tendências marcantes e questões profundas sobre as nossas origens, David Christian expõe as linhas escondidas que interligam tudo - desde a criação do planeta até ao advento da agricultura, à guerra nuclear e mais além. Com análises impressionantes sobre a origem do universo, o começo da vida, a emergência da vida humana e o que o futuro nos pode trazer, esta obra redefine o lugar do Homem no cosmos. Nesta obra, em pouco mais de 300 páginas, David Christian resume a história do Universo e da humanidade. Um livro recomendado por Bill Gates e Carlo Rovelli, com direitos vendidos para mais de 25 países.

David Christian apresenta o relato épico e extraordinário da história do mundo: da explosão original ao futuro da humanidade. Como passamos do big bang à complexidade impressionante de hoje, em que 7 bilhões de seres humanos estão conectados por redes poderosas o suficiente para transformar o planeta? David Christian oferece essas respostas com uma saborosa narrativa cosmológica que amplia nossos horizontes, contada na maior escala possível. Criador do projeto Big History, que tem Bill Gates como um de seus grandes apoiadores, ele traça como, em oito momentos fundamentais, as condições certas permitiram que novas formas de complexidade surgissem — das estrelas às galáxias, da Terra ao Homo sapiens, da agricultura aos combustíveis fósseis. Esta última grande inovação nos deu uma bonança energética que trouxe enormes benefícios para a humanidade, mas que também ameaça abalar tudo o que criamos. Com um escopo panorâmico e uma narrativa cativante, Origens revela o que podemos aprender sobre a existência humana quando a consideramos a partir de uma escala universal. "Sou um antigo fã de David Christian. Neste livro ele costura elegantemente evidências e insights a partir de diversas disciplinas científicas e históricas, para construir uma só narrativa histórica acessível." — Bill Gates "Em Origens, David Christian encontrou uma maneira espetacular de usar a história para ordenar todo um conjunto de conhecimentos sobre o mundo. Um feito maravilhoso." — Carlo Rovelli, autor de Sete breves lições de física

有沒有一本書可以告訴我們，「人類從何處而來？又該往何處而去？」 《起源的故事》或許可以提供我們一些答案。 獲選比爾．蓋茲2018年夏季書單，讚譽本書是人類未來發展的指引 入圍Goodreads年度最佳歷史與傳記類圖書 林俊良、孫維新、陳文屏、黃春木、黃貞祥、楊士範、蔣竹山、謝哲青、顏聖紘等諸方學人一致推薦 「大歷史」學派開創者、TED影片點擊九百五十萬次的歷史學家大衛．克里斯欽最新力作！ 【內容簡介】 跨越自然與人文學科的藩籬，重新構建你對歷史的認知，走過一趟一百三十八億年的「歷史旅程」 大多數歷史學家研究的是一小片段的時間，他們凸顯特定的日期、個人及文獻。但研究從大霹靂直到今天，甚至深入遙遠未來的歷史，會是什麼模樣？注視太古以來的時間，又會如何改變我們理解宇宙、地球，以及自身存在的方式呢？這些正是大衛．克里斯欽開始探討「大歷史」觀念時試圖解答的問題，人類從何而來，又會往何處而去。 《起源的故事》將打破一般人對歷史的認知，跨越自然與人文學科的藩籬，帶領讀者走過整整一百三十八億年的「歷史旅程」。本書會聚焦於決定性的事件，諸如宇宙大霹靂、地球誕生、人類出現、農業興起與文明發展，連結一切事物的關聯性，構成一個單一卻連貫清晰的「歷史敘事」，為所有人類知識提供宏大的知識架構。 作者在自序中提到，一九八○年他任教於澳洲雪梨，時時擔心現代世界充斥著核武威脅，人類間充滿種族文化等等的隔閡與偏見，人們的眼見局限於民族、地區與國家。他深感往昔的歷史教學、歷史觀念無助於客觀傳遞知識，反而更加深、加劇人類的衝突，因而起心動念思索如何教授一門「總和的人類史」，開創所謂的「大歷史」學派。 其後，大衛．克里斯欽更跟比爾．蓋茲合作，聯手打造「大歷史計畫」，針對歐美的中學生、大學生，以及有志傳授「大歷史」觀念的教師，設計一系列線上課程，大力推廣綜合天文學、生物學、考古學、物理學、歷史學的跨界新知識。著名的全球史、世界史學者威廉．麥克尼爾（William McNeill）因而讚譽大衛．克里斯欽的成就，足以媲美牛頓的「萬有引力理論」、達爾文的「進化論」。 本書關於宇宙源起、生命起始、人類誕生和未來可能走向的驚人洞見，已大膽重構了我們在宇宙中的定位。 【各界推薦與國際書評】 林俊良｜國家太空中心主任 孫維新｜國立自然科學博物館館長 陳文屏｜中央大學天文研究所講座教授 黃春木｜建國中學歷史老師 黃貞祥｜清華大學生命科學系助理教授 楊士範｜關鍵評論網媒體集團內容長 蔣竹山｜中央大學歷史研究所副教授 謝哲青｜歷史文化工作者 顏聖紘｜中山大學生物科學系副教授 （依姓名筆劃排列） 太空到底有多高？宇宙的極限在哪裡？人類到底是打那兒來的？大地生物的終點站又在哪？相信這是人類文明史上最難解答的問題。這本書由廣義的歷史觀出發，以獨特的推理模式加以剖析，或許可為這近乎詭論的問題提供一些蛛絲馬跡。 ——國家太空中心主任林俊良 這本《起源的故事》由歷史學者撰寫、歷史專家翻譯，異於一般由科學家撰寫的角度與風格，帶領我們探討宇宙天體、地球生命，以及人類文明的來龍去脈，有些仍然不知道「為何」而來，但能夠大略敘述「如何」而來的宏觀歷史。 ——中央大學天文研究所教授陳文屏 歷史，是一門回顧的學問，我們如何看待自己，總是由如何回顧所決定。歷史，也是一門反思的學問，我們如何定位及展望自己，總是由如何反思所決定。本書將人類簡短卻自大的歷史放入悠遠壯麗的宇宙史中重詁，讓我們得以更真切地認識自己。 ——建國中學歷史老師黃春木 克里斯欽讓我們與大歷史的距離不再遙遠，《起源的故事》從宇宙的起源一路談到生命、人類和文明的出現，讓我們感到地球上短短幾個秋的紛紛擾擾，彷彿全都是庸人自擾，即使媽祖一再托夢，也不會執著於發不發大財的俗世塵囂。有了大歷史觀，才能真正用知識立足地球、胸懷世界、放眼星系、征服宇宙！ ——清華大學生命科學系助理教授黃貞祥 本書宏大廣博，是本非常建議花時間好好一讀的巨作，作者從「宇宙」的起源，而非「人類」的起源談起，足見其意圖。我特別喜歡用時間軸來提供這個故事一個基本年代概念，讓我們意識到在宇宙的維度中，人類的城市國家概念不過是兩分半前才開始的，令人感受到滄海一粟，人類之渺小，能用更寬闊的視野看待人生和世界。 ——關鍵評論網媒體集團內容長楊士範 繼《極簡人類史》、《大歷史》之後，我們又有一本簡明版的大歷史專著，這回大衛克里斯欽以更淺顯易讀的方式講述宇宙起源、人類誕生及未來發展的宏大故事，身為他的書迷不可不收。 ——中央大學歷史研究所副教授蔣竹山 我長久以來都是大衛．克里斯欽的書迷。他在《起源的故事》裡，將出自眾多科學及歷史學科的證據和洞見，巧妙地編織成了一部淺顯易懂的歷史論述。——比爾．蓋茲 在《起源的故事》裡，大衛．克里斯欽發現一種絕妙的方式，運用歷史將我們對世界的全套知識排定次序。這是絕妙的成就。 ——卡洛．羅維里（Carlo Rovelli），理論物理學家，《七堂簡單物理課》、《時間的秩序》作者 對我們當前所理解的宇宙、太陽系、海洋、山脈和礦物、地球上的一切生命，乃至人類文化與成就驅動力量之起源的壯麗精煉。只用了三百頁左右的迷人散文，就把這一切科學、藝術及人文學科的無數洞見編織起來。全書的迷人觀點，加上優秀驚悚小說令人手不釋卷的力量，令本書成為一部里程碑式著作，在人類對自身之於地球、乃至地球之於宇宙的地位亟需更透徹、更明智的理解之際應運而生。 ——肯恩．羅賓遜爵士（Sir Ken Robsinson），《讓天賦自由》作者 一部非凡之作，將我等妄自尊大的人類放回宇宙中的應有位置，同時也說明了人類文化與知識故事，何以對我們理解當下、形塑未來至關重要。」 ——梅里．威斯納－漢克斯（Merry Wiesner-Hanks），世界歷史學會會長 一部迷人的宇宙史，從時間的曙光到遙不可及的未來。 ——亞馬遜讀者書評 大多數史學家研究的是最小區段的時間、注重具體的日期、個人和文獻。可若是從大爆炸開始一直研究到遙遠的未來，歷史的風貌將會如何？如果以整個時間變化的幅度來研究宇宙、地球和我們存在方式，歷史又會是如何？ ——亞馬遜讀者書評 克里斯欽用「大歷史」概念拋出了這些問題，是了解我們過去、起源和未來何去何從最有趣的新方式。在《起源的故事》一書，他帶領讀者探索了長達十三億八千萬年的歷史，把重點放在定義事件、主要趨勢和關於人類起源的深度問題上。他找出了串連萬物萬事的線索，從地球的起源到農業、核子大戰等等的萌生。 ——亞馬遜讀者書評 《起源的故事》對宇宙的起源、生命的起源、人類的崛起和未來，有令人驚嘆的見解，堪稱重新規範了我們在宇宙中的位置。比爾．蓋茲說，本書基本上是將大歷史課程濃縮成一部小書。 ——亞馬遜讀者書評 出版社 馬可孛羅 (城邦)

Inilah kisah epik alam semesta dan tempat kita di dalamnya, dari 13,8 miliar tahun lalu sampai masa depan nan jauh. Bagaimanakah perjalanan kita dari Ledakan Besar ke kompleksitas luar biasa hari ini, di mana tujuh miliar manusia terhubung dalam jejaring-jejaring yang mampu mengubah planet? Dan mengapa primata kerabat terdekat kita malah terdesak sampai hampir punah? Penggagas Big History (Sejarah Besar) David Christian memberi jawabannya dalam kisah detektif kosmologis berskala mahabesar, yang memperluas wawasan akalbudi. Dia menelusuri bagaimana delapan ambang batas penting memunculkan kondisi yang pas sehingga bentuk-bentuk kompleksitas baru muncul, dari bintang ke galaksi, Bumi ke Homo sapiens, pertanian ke bahan bakar fosil. Mega-inovasi yang terakhir itu memberi kita pesta energi yang membawa manfaat besar bagi umat manusia, tapi juga mengancam segala yang telah kita bangun. Kita baru saja bisa mulai menceritakan kisah asal-usul global ini, berkat pemersatuan pengetahuan modern yang mendasarinya. Dengan luas dan mengasyikkan, Origin Story mengungkap apa yang sudah kita pelajari mengenai keberadaan manusia dipandang dari skala universal.

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 also focus on the development of certain ideas, processes, institutions, and phenomena that spread through those networks to become truly global. The book specifies five macro-periods in the history of globalization and comprehensively covers the first four, from roughly the 9th – 7th millennia BC to World War I. For each period, it identifies the most important network-related developments that facilitated (or even spurred on) such transitions and had the greatest impacts on the history of globalization. By analyzing the world system''s transition to new levels of complexity and connectivity, the book provides valuable insights into the course of Big History and the evolution of human societies.

Perché ci troviamo su questo pianeta, in questo preciso luogo e in questo preciso tempo? Qual è il nostro ruolo in un sistema così complesso, che non riusciamo ancora a comprendere pienamente? E, soprattutto, è possibile servirsi della scienza per raccontare la storia dell''universo, della Terra e degli organismi viventi e trovare risposta a quelle domande che da sempre ci tormentano? La soluzione avanzata da David Christian, docente di storia cresciuto tra Nigeria, Galles e Canada, è la Big History, la «storia del tutto», una narrazione delle origini in chiave moderna, laica e unificante. Un progetto storiografico articolato, di respiro globale, tanto innovativo quanto saldamente ancorato alla scienza, che tiene insieme vaste aree della conoscenza, società e culture diverse. Un approccio in grado di riassumere con una manciata di leggi interpretative gli ultimi 13,82 miliardi di anni di vita dell''universo: dal big bang al sistema solare, dagli oceani ai minerali, dai dinosauri ai primati, dall''arte rupestre alle guerre mondiali, dal nomadismo a internet. Al cuore di questa moderna narrazione delle origini c''è l''idea di una complessità crescente: la successione di condizioni fortunate e vantaggiose ha infatti permesso l''evoluzione di qualcosa di piccolo e semplice come un atomo in forme sempre più complesse, in un processo che continua a svolgersi sotto i nostri occhi. Oggi pensiamo di poter controllare il cambiamento, ma le attività umane hanno modificato la distribuzione e il numero degli organismi viventi, alterato la chimica degli oceani e dell''atmosfera, riorganizzato i paesaggi naturali e squilibrato gli antichi cicli chimici che presiedono alla circolazione di azoto, carbonio, ossigeno e fosforo. E le conseguenze potrebbero costituire una minaccia per tutti i risultati conquistati. Per questo bisogna impegnarsi affinché la complessità crescente conduca a una gestione consapevole dell''intera biosfera, magari imparando proprio dai nostri antenati. Dall''origine porta alla luce questo retaggio condiviso da tutti gli esseri umani, e ci prepara alle immense sfide e opportunità che abbiamo di fronte in questo momento cruciale della storia del nostro pianeta.

Kan vi förändra vårt sätt att se på världen, universum och vår egen existens genom att betrakta helheten? Det här är Berättelsen om allt: från Big Bang till framtiden, via de första stjärnorna, jordens födelse, dinosaurierna, människans uppkomst, istider, jordbruk, månlandning och globalisering. De flesta historiker studerar avgränsade tidsperioder, specifika datum, individer och dokument. David Christian studerar i stället hela historien och tar med läsaren på en vild resa genom de 13,8 miljarder år som vi känner till som vår historia. Han fokuserar på milstolpar och belyser de dolda trådar som binder allt samman för att förklara varifrån vi kommer och vart vi är på väg. Med klargörande insikter i vårt universums ursprung, livets uppkomst och människans framväxt, ger Berättelsen om allt en helt ny förståelse för vår plats i kosmos.

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我們不能只是了解全球史、世界史！ 更必須掌握「Big History大歷史」，更宏觀、開闊、全面、完整的人類歷史圖像敘述！ 大衛‧克里斯欽開創大歷史學派「Big History大歷史」開山之作 2005年榮獲西方歷史協會年度最佳世界歷史圖書獎 （The World History Association Book Prize），暢銷迄今！ 比爾‧蓋茲強力推薦、斥資千萬傾力支持， 針對歐美中學生、大學生、教師設計全球公開線上課「Big History大歷史計畫」！ 《時代週刊》、《衛報》、《新科學家》、《美國科學家》好評如潮 打通時間線，更新世界觀，引發認知革命的「Big History大歷史」開山之作，將人類的歷史置於生物圈甚至整個宇宙歷史，講述從宇宙大爆炸至今，宇宙、地球、生命、人類長達130億年的大歷史。大衛‧克里斯欽開創大歷史學派，創造跨領域跨知識的影響力，暢銷迄今！ 《Big History大歷史：跨越130億年時空，打破知識藩籬的時間旅圖》講述從大爆炸到地球形成，生命起源到現代文明長達130億年的歷史，將人類史融入整個宇宙的時間線。它是新一輪的認知革命，比爾‧蓋茲斥資千萬傾力支持的全球公開課「Big History大歷史計畫」（Big History Project），向全世界推廣大歷史教育；他高度讚賞大歷史改變了我們看待世界的方式。全球史奠基人威廉‧麥克尼爾，將大衛‧克里斯欽的《Big History大歷史》譽為媲美牛頓「萬有引力定律」、達爾文「進化論」的經典著作；既有《人類大歷史》的宏觀視野，也有《時間簡史》和《物種起源》的知識深度，建立起整個世界起源直至未來的時間架構。 大衛‧克里斯欽的「Big History大歷史」提供人類一種新世界觀，更新了我們對歷史和現實的認知。他在《Big History大歷史》中完美結合了自然史與人類史，重新定義時間和歷史：從宇宙大爆炸開始說起，多尺度考量宇宙、地球和人類的歷史演進，整合人類共同的知識財富，彌合人文科學與自然科學的斷裂；打破知識學科界線，摒棄針孔式的世界觀，抵制知識碎片化，綜合天文學、生物學、考古學、物理學、歷史學等多門知識，成為一門跨領域跨學科的新知識。 與傳統世界史不同的是，大衛‧克里斯欽倡導的「大歷史」不再局限於民族、地區、國家的歷史，而是將人類史視為宇宙歷史的一個章節，重新定位人類在宇宙演化進程中的歷史座標。因此「大歷史」深刻影響了大眾讀者對人類歷史的認知。 大衛‧克里斯欽：我對大歷史能否蓬勃發展深具信心，部分是因為它顯然是有這樣的本事，就像完形轉換（gestalt switch），可以協助學生與學者用新的方式來關照熟悉的事物。另一個讓我深具信心的原因，就在於過去二十多年來，有一小群協助建構起這個領域的學者所奉獻的精力、智慧、慷慨與冒險精神。建構大歷史，還真的是集體學習的具體實踐。

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 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 "Big History," the most exciting new approach to understanding where we have been, where we are, and where we are going. In Origin Story, Christian takes readers on a wild ride through the entire 13.8 billion years we''ve come to know as "history." By focusing on defining events (thresholds), major trends, and profound questions about our origins, Christian exposes the hidden threads that tie everything together -- from the creation of the planet to the advent of agriculture, nuclear war, and beyond. With stunning insights into the origin of the universe, the beginning of life, the emergence of humans, and what the future might bring, Origin Story boldly reframes our place in the cosmos.

Provides an all-encompassing look at the history of Russia, Central Asia, and Mongolia Beginning 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 the foundations for new agricultural states, including the Russian Empire. It focuses on the idea of “mobilization”—the distinctive ways in which elite groups mobilized resources from their populations, and how those methods were shaped by the region’s distinctive ecology, which differed greatly from that of “Outer Eurasia,” the southern half of Eurasia and the part of Eurasia most studied by historians. This work also examines how fossil fuels created a bonanza of energy that helped shape the history of the Communist world during much of the twentieth century. Filled with figures, maps, and tables to help give readers a fuller understanding of what has transpired over 750 years in this distinctive world region, A History of Russia, Central Asia and Mongolia: Volume II: Inner Eurasia from the Mongol Empire to Today, 1260-2000 is a magisterial but accessible account of this area’s past, that will offer readers new insights into the history of an often misunderstood part of the world. Situates the histories of Russia, Central Asia, and Mongolia within the larger narrative of world history Concentrates on the idea of Inner Eurasia as a coherent ecological and geographical zone Focuses on the powerful ways in which the region’s geography shaped its history Places great emphasis on how “mobilization” played a major part in the development of the regions Offers a distinctive interpretation of modernity that highlights the importance of fossil fuels Offers new ways of understanding the Soviet era A History of Russia, Central Asia and Mongolia: Volume II is an ideal book for general audiences and for use in undergraduate and graduate courses in world history. The Blackwell History of the World Series The goal of this ambitious series is to provide an accessible source of knowledge about the entire human past, for every curious person in every part of the world. It will comprise some two dozen volumes, of which some provide synoptic views of the history of particular regions while others consider the world as a whole during a particular period of time. The volumes are narrative in form, giving balanced attention to social and cultural history (in the broadest sense) as well as to institutional development and political change. Each provides a systematic account of a very large subject, but they are also both imaginative and interpretative. The Series is intended to be accessible to the widest possible readership, and the accessibility of its volumes is matched by the style of presentation and production.

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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 centuries. Claimed by Jews, Christians and Muslims, the sacred structure continues to evoke passionate controversy. Does it date back to the time of Christ? Was the Last Supper celebrated there? Is this the place where the Holy Spirit descended on the apostles on the first Pentecost following Easter Sunday? Did King David''s remains ever lie there? These and many other questions are explored in this first-ever study, offering a readable, fully researched narrative account of the Cenacle''s history, archaeology and imagery. Artistic, architectural and photographic illustrations document the Cenacle and its surroundings over the past 1,500 years.

Big History: Between Nothing and Everything surveys the past not just of humanity, or even of planet Earth, but of the entire universe. In reading, instructors and students will retrace a voyage that began 13.7 billion years ago with the Big Bang and the appearance of the universe. Big history incorporates findings from cosmology, earth and life sciences, and human history, and assembles them into a single, universal historical narrative of our universe and of our place within it. The first edition of Big History: Between Nothing and Everything, is written by the pioneers of the field and presents a framework for learning about anything and everything. It encourages students to think critically about our cumulative history and the future of the world through a variety of lenses. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: • SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. • Access to your instructor’s homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. • Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. • The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping. Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html

A scholar among the laity, anonymous author David Christian, in checking the text amongst the ordained, received positive feedback including the following: Ernie (38 years of church pastoral leadership) wrote, Book is remarkable with more knowledge of biblical literature and history than most ministers including yours truly. Laurie (pastor of a small local church) offered For your fun and engaging approach abundant praise. And know that its a fine book to use with small groups. Wayne (ordained seminary professor) calls it a thesaurus of great reading, good thinking, and delightfully provocative writing. The goal of the book is to motivate saving the many Christian churches from themselves so that in unity the Church will motivate saving the world from itself. We dont have a lot of time.

"An integrated view of the history of our global community from a 21st-century perspective, with a focus on environmental and social issues. The 580 articles, edited and written by scholars around the world, examine connections and interactions made over time (and across cultures and locales) through trade, warfare, migration, religion, and diplomacy"--Provided by publisher.

"A great historian can make clear the connections between the first Homo sapiens and today''s version of the species, and a great storyteller can make those connections come alive. David Christian is both, and This Fleeting World: A Short History of Humanity, makes the journey--from the earliest foraging era to the agrarian era to our own modern era--a fascinating one. Ready to help your students give up their preconceptions that anything old is probably boring? Enter This Fleeting World."--From publisher description.

本书用进化论的过程来展现了要类与其他生命形式之间的联系。将自然史与人类史综合成了一篇宏伟壮丽而又通俗易懂的巨著。

Mapas del tiempo es historia en gran escala: una nueva forma de "gran historia" que nos cuenta, desde la perspectiva del hombre, lo que ha ocurrido desde el origen del universo hasta nuestros dias.