A fascinating insight into the global battle for our energy future The global competition for scarce natural resources that pits the West against the super-hot economies of China and India, plus a clutch of other contenders including Russia, Brazil, and Indonesia, has become one of the biggest issues facing the world today. Whether it is the rare metal lithium found in salt pans in the Andes, gas from the Caspian Sea, oil off the coast of Brazil, coal from Africa's Zambezi River, or uranium from Kazakhstan, China and India are desperate to ensure the security of their future energy supplies. The same goes for food and water, as contamination and over-use take their toll, the need to provide continued access for the next generation and beyond has increased exponentially. In Earth Wars: The Battle for Global Resources, international business journalist Geoff Hiscock explores the problems, potential solutions, and inevitable tensions in this ongoing scramble for finite natural resources. Going beyond "big power" politics to explore resource ownership and the use of innovative technology to get the most out of them, the book takes a forward-looking approach to this pressing issue. Written in clear, jargon-free language, it tells the global resources story in a fresh and engaging way that anyone can understand. Includes insightful, up-to-the-minute coverage of the most pressing debates over resource allocations Discusses the major Chinese and Indian businesses that are just becoming known to those in the West (Sinopec, CNOOC, CNPC, Indian Oil, ONGC, Reliance, Coal India, SAIL, and many others) Presents resource- and region-specific chapters to help readers view the pertinent issues from multiple angles As the economies of China and India grow to challenge those of the West, the battle over natural resources will continue to heat up. Earth Wars looks at this very real problem in-depth, presenting a definitive look at one of the greatest challenges of our time.

There are invisible wars going on behind the scenes on planet Earth, and the inept and unproven angel Dinzwat must answer an unwanted assignment to go and observe what is happening there. In a saga of good and evil, this unlikely angel discovers a mysterious and frightful interaction between the earthlings and the spirit world while he at times finds himself more entangled in its wars than he had planned. He must figure out, despite circumstances beyond his control, how he will maneuver through the unexpected battles he encounters. Even after some hard lessons and a surprising turn of events, he is left with many questions that will linger for a very long time. This alternately whimsical and thoughtful tale balances spirit world fantasy and biblical allusions in a fictional setting. It provides an unflinching look at the human condition in a time of good versus evil.

This overview aims to inform the public discussion of space-based weapons by examining their characteristics, potential attributes, limitations, legality, and utility. The authors do not argue for or against space weapons, nor do they estimate the potential costs and performance of specific programs, but instead sort through the realities and myths surrounding space weapons in order to ensure that debates and discussions are based on fact.

Jewel in the Wake: the 2020 Guide to the Global Transformation” is about, so here goes. This book intends to detail the global situation in all its intricacies and complexity and present a roadmap or way out for humanity. Basically, we, as a species, are @ a crossroad, a fork in the road. If we choose wisely, we can create a livable, sustainable future for humanity. If we don’t make the necessary changes, we are headed towards a potential disaster of unimaginable consequences, basically, the likely end of human civilization. This book lays bare the problems & issues facing humanity @ this pivotal juncture, & presents a feasible way out. Put simply, this manuscript presents a lifeline for humanity as it faces the dual threats of nuclear destruction & catastrophic climate change.