In this unique book, visionary scientist Peter Russell updates his classic 1998 manifesto for awakening to the mounting planetary crisis--even while deepening our connection to inner tranquility. Amid fears of ecological catastrophe and political chaos, this tenth anniversary new edition of a multiple-award winning book stands out for its message of sanity and hope. FEATURING: A new foreword by Ervin Laszlo, author of Macroshift A new introduction by Peter Russell Fully updated-with new illustrations WINNER: Ben Franklin Award, 1999; Independent Publishers Award, 1999 Peter Russell, the widely acclaimed author of the bestseller The Global Brain and other pioneering works, earned degrees in theoretical physics and psychology at the Cambridge University in England, where he studied for a time under Stephen Hawking. Among Russell's many other books are the bestselling The TM Technique, The Brain Book,and From Science to God. A world-renowned futurist and scientific visionary, Russell has been a keynote speaker at many conferences worldwide, and is frequently interviewed on radio and television.