Visionary Future

An electrifying biography of one of the most extraordinary scientists of the twentieth century and the world he made. The smartphones in our pockets and computers like brains. The vagaries of game theory and evolutionary biology. Nuclear weapons and self-replicating spacecrafts. All bear...

From Alec Nevala-Lee, the author of the Hugo and Locus Award finalist Astounding, comes a revelatory biography of the visionary designer who defined the rules of startup culture and shaped America’s idea of the future. During his lifetime, Buckminster Fuller was hailed as one of the greatest...

If you’re an entrepreneur, you already know the hustle. You’re spinning plates, managing teams, launching ideas, chasing opportunities—and somehow, you still feel stuck. You’re working harder than ever, yet your impact feels smaller than you expected. Sound familiar? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In Visionary, author Mark C. Winters unpacks the real reason so many high-achieving entrepreneurs feel frustrated: they’re doing too much of what they shouldn’t be.

In the underground world of crime, Jet Rusco clashes with gangsters and space thugs. He’s a man who lives on the edge, turned to hustling to survive. A heist gone bad centering on alien tech leads him on a dodgy adventure, forces him to find allies. Who can he trust? Rough-boy Marty, headstrong Deidra, the tech-savvy TK, the kickbutt Wren? Wracked with self doubts and with bounty hunters on his tail, Rusco finds his choices bringing him face to face with a mystical despot who if left unchecked, will subjugate the human-populated free colonies. The question is, can Rusco outwit his enemies...

We all know a visionary leader when we see one. They're bold and prophetic and at the same time pragmatic. They don't just promote change - they drive it, while inspiring and mobilizing others to do the same. Visionaries like Steve Jobs and Jeff Bezos possess a host of innate qualities that make them extraordinary, but what truly sets them apart is their ability to turn vision into action. Here, Innosight's Mark W. Johnson and Josh Suskewicz introduce a new way of thinking and managing, called "future-back", that enables any manager to become a practical visionary.

One of Heatmap's 18 Climate Books to Read in 2025 The award-winning environmental journalist’s extraordinary, long-awaited portrait of hope and resilience as we face a fractured and uncertain future In this profoundly human and moving narrative, the bestselling author of The World Without Us...

Less than 50,000 years ago mankind had no art, no religion, no sophisticated symbolism, no innovative thinking. Then, in a dramatic and electrifying change, described by scientists as "the greatest riddle in human history," all the skills and qualities that we value most highly in ourselves appeared already fully formed, as though bestowed on us by hidden powers. In Visionary, Graham Hancock sets out to investigate this mysterious "before-and-after moment" and to discover the truth about the influences that gave birth to modern human mind.

Tesla: The Man Who Saw the Future and Lived in the Shadows Step into the extraordinary life of Nikola Tesla—the forgotten genius who lit the world, dreamed of wireless power, and lived years ahead of his time. From his humble beginnings in a small village in Croatia to the dazzling laboratories of New York City, Tesla transformed electricity, wireless communication, and modern engineering. He battled giants like Thomas Edison, envisioned technologies that seemed impossible, and became a legend shrouded in mystery. Yet despite his brilliance, Tesla’s final years were spent in obscurity...

Elon Musk: Visionary of the Future delves into the extraordinary life of Elon Musk, a figure who has fundamentally transformed entire industries and continues to shape the future. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of Musk's relentless pursuit of innovation, his ambitious goals, and the challenges he's faced on his journey to becoming one of the most influential figures of our time. From revolutionizing the electric vehicle industry with Tesla, to making space travel more affordable and accessible through SpaceX, Musk's ventures extend across a wide spectrum of industries. The ...

#1 Must-Read for Future-Focused Leaders, Innovators & Change-Makers Are you ready to stop reacting to change—and start creating it? Disruption doesn’t knock—it crashes in. Whether it’s a sudden shift in market dynamics, groundbreaking technologies like AI, economic uncertainty, or global crises, one thing is clear: the world is changing faster than ever. And in today’s high-stakes environment, those who wait to adapt are already behind. Seeing the Future: Anticipating Disruption, Creating Opportunity, and Leading Forward is your essential playbook for thriving in a world of chaos,...

He promised peace. She remembers the cost. After the fall of OmniJoy’s virtual-reality empire, seventeen-year-old Maya Thorne becomes the world’s most wanted terrorist. The world she tried to free has surrendered to a new creation—The Mesh, a system that links human minds into one collective consciousness, erasing pain and conflict to create perfect, lasting peace. It promises unity—and it works. But peace built on forgetting has a price. When Maya’s capture thrusts her into the heart of the program, she faces a haunting choice: embrace the collective bliss of the Mesh or risk ...

When voices from the future whisper in your head, you either decide you're losing your mind—or accept you're humanity's last hope for freedom. David Caffery's ordered world shatters the moment he hears her voice. She claims to be family. She claims to be from 2102. And she's asking him to commit an unthinkable act to save millions of lives. But in a war between AI gods fighting across time itself, truth is the first casualty. Every ally could be an enemy. Every coincidence could be manipulation. And David's autistic mind—the very thing that makes him different—might be the key to ...

'Consummate and thorough' – The Times 'Darkly entertaining' – The Spectator A superbly written work of narrative non-fiction by an exciting new talent, The Anti-Catastrophe League is a brilliant study of the people and their teams who are trying to save the world. Our species has a unique...

Ellen’s miraculous pregnancy defied every explanation. Years later, her daughter Serena discovers the truth—she and others like her were born from a secret alien intervention to save humanity from its own decay. Raised among “the Light Children,” Serena and her peers possess gifts that transcend the limits of ordinary human existence: telepathy, teleportation, and an innate connection to universal knowledge. Their abilities grow stronger when they join minds, turning their collective will into a creative force capable of reshaping the future. But with wisdom comes responsibility. As...

The Trimtab Challenge: Your Operating Manual for the Future Buckminster Fuller's essential 100 quotes. Design the future, stop fighting the past. Wisdom on integrity, Spaceship Earth, and 'doing more with less.' A manual for change. Are you an architect of the future, or its victim? R. Buckminster Fuller (1895–1983) was the ultimate visionary and "comprehensivist"—a man who spent his life developing the principles necessary for humanity's success. This book synthesizes his most profound and practical wisdom, providing the clarity and courage you need to tackle the world's most complex ...

Rose, Olaf, Verdandi, Sophia, Li, and their friends now embark on the next stage of the Future Humans Quest for the co-creation of a thriving world and planetary home for all. Empowered with the knowledge of the cosmic architecture of life, you'll discover how to decode the economics of domination and the governance of disunity. Explore the new choices and possibilities that open up by developing your future human powers and potentials through the wisdom of the higher heart and cosmic mind, with the help of the Cosmic Architect Tools, the Avatar interface, and transformation practices.

Like all A-Z books, this one illustrates the alphabet - but instead of "A is for apple", A is for Angela - as in Angela Davis, the iconic political activist. B is for Billie Jean King, who shattered the glass ceiling of sports; C is for Carol Burnett, who defied assumptions about women in comedy; D is for Dolores Huerta, who organized farmworkers; and E is for Ella Baker, who mentored Dr. Martin Luther King and helped shape the civil rights movement.

Presents shamanic tools to help you prepare to receive visions, release the burdens of the past, and bring clarity to your visions of the future Shares Earth Whispering practices to expand the senses, set intentions, and connect deeply with intuition and spirit helpers Offers advice...

WE are often called a visionary people. We are not ashamed to accept the impeachment. The Bible is a book of visions and its noblest characters were all a visionary people. Abraham’s life was all inspired by the visions Jehovah gave him of the land of his inheritance and the seed of promise as countless as the stars of heaven and the sand on the seashore. Joseph’s life began with his early dreams of faith and hope, and but for these he would have often sunk in the dark hour of his unspeakable sorrow. Moses’ ministry began in the vision of the burning bush, and the last act of his life...

In a world yearning for a brighter future, "The Futurist: The Unsuspecting Architect of Our Future Reality" beckons you to embark on a soul-stirring odyssey of transformation and wonder. Meet Evelyn, a seemingly ordinary woman whose journey transcends the boundaries of imagination and possibility. Guided by mystical whispers and enigmatic mentors, Evelyn unearths her true purpose—to design a world where humanity's radiance and potential shine unbound. With courage as her compass, she dares to confront the shadows of history, weaving the threads of compassion, unity, and creativity into a ...