Universal History

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) is a landmark document in the history of human rights, and Eleanor Roosevelt played a significant role in its development. The UDHR was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948, in Paris. It was drafted by representatives from different legal and cultural backgrounds, including Eleanor Roosevelt, who chaired the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.

In this era of government gridlock, economic and ecological devastation, and seemingly intractable global violence, our future is ever more ripe for - and in need of - fresh, creative reimagining. With her clear-eyed, inspiring, and sweeping vision of a possible global renaissance in the new millennium, Barbara Marx Hubbard shows us that our current crises are not the precursors of an apocalypse, but the natural birth pains of an awakened, universal humanity.  

On October 7th, the world changed forever. A line was drawn between those who celebrated darkness and those who stood with light. Out of this crisis emerged the most extraordinary alliance in human history-Jews and Christians uniting for a purpose far bigger than politics, prophecy, or even Israel itself. In Universal Zionism, Rabbi Tuly Weisz reveals the hidden story the headlines miss: how hundreds of millions of Christians and Jews are joining forces to shape the future of civilization. More than a history book, this is a call to action-and an invitation to be part of humanity's greatest...

A leading ecologist argues that if humankind is to survive on a fragile planet, we must understand and obey its iron laws Our species has amassed unprecedented knowledge of nature, which we have tried to use to seize control of life and bend the planet to our will. In A Natural History of the...

Akashic Records Explained: Cosmic Memory, Universal Consciousness, Soul Evolution, Karmic Patterns, and the Hidden Library of Human Destiny What if the universe remembers everything? Across centuries of philosophy, mysticism, and spiritual exploration, thinkers have suggested that reality may contain a hidden record of every thought, action, and event that has ever occurred. Akashic Records Explained explores one of the most intriguing ideas in spiritual history: the possibility that the cosmos itself holds a vast archive of human experience. This book examines the origins, development, and...

The intimate and long-awaited autobiography of a legendary Carlos Santana, tracing youth in Mexico and early days as a promising guitarist through his influential collaborations with fellow Latin stars. In 1967 in San Francisco, just a few weeks after the Summer of Love, a young Mexican...

What if I told you that the world is on the cusp of such a radical transformation that all the anxieties which now incessantly crowd your mind are about to die away like the jabbering of monkeys upon the entrance of a roaring lion? That all that now worries and depresses you is about to melt away like a dream upon the blessed intrusion of a new reality you hitherto scarcely could have comprehended? Well, that is a reality. The Era is coming. Nothing and no one can stop it. But it is coming like a freight train, and you do not want to be on the wrong side of its arrival.

In 1931 Universal Studios released Dracula starring Bela Lugosi. This box office success was followed by a string of films featuring macabre characters and chilling atmospherics, including Frankenstein, The Mummy, and The Invisible Man. With each new film, Universal established its place in the Hollywood firmament as the leading producer of horror films, a status it enjoyed for more than twenty years.

A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice Shortlisted for the 2018 FT & McKinsey Business Book of the Year Award A brilliantly reported, global look at universal basic income—a stipend given to every citizen—and why it might be necessary in an age of rising inequality, persistent poverty...

The preeminent doctor and health policy expert Ezekiel J. Emanuel gives an incisive tour of eleven health care systems across the globe in search of whose is best “Valuable… It’s hard to imagine anyone better suited to rank the world’s health care systems.” —The New York Review of...

Robert Benjamin Lewis (1802 - 1858) was an African American and Native American author, inventor, and entrepreneur. In the ethnological work Light and Truth, Lewis claims that Adam and Eve were people of color, as were the Egyptians and many great figures of the ancient world, including Julius Caesar and Plato. Denouncing notions of white superiority, he asserts that all humans have a common origin, and pointed to a shared cultural history between Africans and Native Americans.

In 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) was marketed as a global Magna Carta—a secular shield forged in the wake of the Holocaust to protect the individual from the predator state. Today, it remains the most translated document in existence. Yet, three generations later, Bernd Riemann argues that this foundational text is not a failed promise, but a masterfully designed procedural mirage. In this provocative and data-driven deconstruction, Riemann performs a surgical audit of all thirty articles of the declaration, comparing the utopian rhetoric of the post-war era with ...

In his writing, Borges always combined high seriousness with a wicked sense of fun. Here he reveals his delight in re-creating (or making up) colorful stories from the Orient, the Islamic world, and the Wild West, as well as his horrified fascination with knife fights, political and personal...

Natural Law and Human Order: Exploring the Enduring Philosophy of Justice, Morality, and Society takes readers on a journey through one of the most influential ideas in human history. From the ancient Greeks and Romans to Thomas Aquinas, John Locke, and modern legal theorists, natural law has shaped how we think about justice, morality, rights, and the role of government. This book unpacks the evolution of natural law across centuries, showing how it informed revolutions, legal systems, and human rights frameworks that continue to guide our world today. Accessible yet deeply researched, ...

"28 Universal Floods" is a captivating book that immerses us in a fascinating journey through the flood stories present in different mythologies, religions and stories around the world. From the Biblical tales of Noah to the legends of Matsya in Hindu mythology and Deucalion in Greek mythology, this book offers a comprehensive and insightful look at the many floods that have captured the imagination of mankind over the centuries. With careful research and gripping narration, the author immerses us in each of these 28 floods, exploring their origins, characteristics, and symbolic meanings. ...

Experience the electrifying, never-before-told true story of amusement parks, from the middle ages to present day, and meet the colorful (and sometimes criminal) characters who are responsible for their enchanting charms. Step right up! The Amusement Park is a rich, anecdotal history that begins...

The History of Scientific Breakthroughs: The Discoveries That Changed How We Understand Reality BOOK 1: The Birth of Modern Science: How Isaac Newton’s Laws of Motion and Gravity Unified the Physical World is a deep, accessible exploration of one of the most important breakthroughs in human history. Long before modern technology, spaceflight, or advanced engineering, humanity struggled to explain why objects move, why planets orbit, and why the universe behaves with such striking regularity. This book tells the story of how centuries of observation, philosophy, and mathematical insight ...

A thrilling celebration of a forgotten early American renegade, Not Your Founding Father reconsiders just how radical the American experiment could have been. Early in the morning of October 10, 1776—in the small farming community of Cumberland, Rhode Island, in a house surrounded by cherry...

Understanding Noam Chomsky: A Complete Guide to Linguistics, Politics, and the Mind of a Revolutionary Thinker is your essential introduction to one of the most influential intellectuals of the modern era. From groundbreaking theories in language and cognitive science to fearless critiques of media manipulation and U.S. foreign policy, Noam Chomsky has shaped the way we think about language, power, and human freedom. Whether you're a student, activist, educator, or curious reader, this comprehensive guide breaks down Chomsky’s complex ideas into clear, accessible chapters. Explore the ...

Rabindranath Tagore Explained: Poetry, Spiritual Humanism, Bengali Renaissance, Education Reform, National Identity, and the Universal Vision of Freedom and Creativity offers a powerful and accessible exploration of one of the most influential thinkers of the modern era. Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature and a central figure in global intellectual history, Tagore’s work spans poetry, philosophy, education, music, and social thought. This book presents a clear and engaging guide to his major ideas, revealing how his vision continues to shape conversations about culture, identity, ...