Scott Christianson Books

A chronological survey of the world's most influential books. Many books have become classics, must-reads or overnight publishing sensations, but how many can genuinely claim to have changed the way we see and think? In 100 Books that Changed the World, authors Scott Christianson and Colin Salter bring together an exceptional collection of truly groundbreaking books – from scriptures that founded religions, to scientific treatises that challenged beliefs, to novels that kick-started literary genres. This elegantly designed book offers a chronological survey of the most important books from around the globe, from the earliest illuminated manuscripts to the age of the ebook publication. Entries include: The Iliad and The Odyssey, Homer (750 BC), Gutenberg Bible (1450s), The Quran (AD 609–632), On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres, Nicolaus Copernicus (1543), Shakespeare’s First Folio (1623), Philosophae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, Isaac Newton (1687), The Wealth of Nations, Adam Smith (1776), The Vindication of the Rights of Woman, Mary Wollstonecraft (1792), On the Origin of Species, Charles Darwin (1859), Das Kapital, Karl Marx (1867), The Interpretation of Dreams, Sigmund Freud (1899), The Diary of a Young Girl, Anne Frank (1947), Quotations from Chairman Mao Tse-tung (1964), A Brief History of Time, Stephen Hawking (1988).

A Knight seeks to reclaim his honor while a Princess embarks on a quest to save her Kingdom from an Evil Dark Sorcerer. The key to their success lies in the restoration of a powerful weapon, the Scepter, which has been shattered and its pieces scattered. As the Princess searches for the fragments, she is aided by a Dwarf, a Thief, a Wizard, and the Armies of Pathano's. Together, they must unite the pieces and confront the sorcerer's forces, including Orcs, Goblins, and Dragons, to protect all that is good.

Exploring the perilous history and potential catastrophic future of lethal gases, this book delves into both natural and man-made threats that could endanger humanity. It highlights the dangers posed by these gases, providing a comprehensive analysis of their impact on the environment and society. Through a detailed examination, it raises awareness about the urgent need for understanding and mitigating these risks.

100 Diagrams That Changed The World is a chronological journey through the amazing plans, sketches, drawings and illustrations that have changed the way we think about the world.

100 Documents That Changed the World brings together the most important written agreements, declarations and statements in history. The documents included here have changed the course of history by rewriting laws, granting freedoms and laying out constitutions. But as well as official charters and presidential proclamations, there are also the hand-written documents that have gone on to shape the way we think, the scrawled notes that mark breakthroughs in the worlds of science and technology, and the annotated manuscripts that have become literary landmarks. Documents included: Magna Carta (1215); Shakespeare’s First Folio (1623); Declaration of independence (1776); Constitution of the United States (1787); Louisiana Purchase (1803); Darwin’s Evolutionary Tree (1837); Gettysburg Address (1863); Treaty of Versailles (1919); German Surrender (1945); Martin Luther King, Jr's “I Have A Dream” speech (1963); First Website (1991); Edward Snowden Files (2013).