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Overview
Scientists predict that Earth will inevitably be struck with future extinction events like the one that wiped out the dinosaurs. The potential for such catastrophes is not a matter of if they will happen, but when. Theoretically, mankind could be sufficiently prepared to eliminate or minimize some of the many drastic threats to our planet, but there is one event looming ahead of us in time that cannot be minimized or avoided.
The core of our sun will one day collapse and expand into a red giant that will destroy all life on Earth. Whether or not humanity becomes extinct as a result depends on whether or not we have colonized other worlds. Any remaining life on Earth will only be salvaged through our efforts, or those of another intelligent species capable of intervening to save Earth's plants and animals. In the process of any such relocation, the possibility of our encroachment on another world where other, alien species already exist is very high--given that a planet is ultimately located that can harbor life. This book explores that future possibility.
"Coracle: A Planet on the Edge" is a delightful science fiction fantasy set in the distant future after our sun has expanded, and the planet Uranus is being terraformed for human life. A young boy develops a compelling friendship with an alien creature known as a wog. Their encounters lead to a series of epic adventures that culminate in the evolution of a wogon, a winged beast reminiscent of Earth's dragon myths.
This book is an allegory, with a message of hope and a final lesson about becoming better stewards of Earth's natural resources.
The core of our sun will one day collapse and expand into a red giant that will destroy all life on Earth. Whether or not humanity becomes extinct as a result depends on whether or not we have colonized other worlds. Any remaining life on Earth will only be salvaged through our efforts, or those of another intelligent species capable of intervening to save Earth's plants and animals. In the process of any such relocation, the possibility of our encroachment on another world where other, alien species already exist is very high--given that a planet is ultimately located that can harbor life. This book explores that future possibility.
"Coracle: A Planet on the Edge" is a delightful science fiction fantasy set in the distant future after our sun has expanded, and the planet Uranus is being terraformed for human life. A young boy develops a compelling friendship with an alien creature known as a wog. Their encounters lead to a series of epic adventures that culminate in the evolution of a wogon, a winged beast reminiscent of Earth's dragon myths.
This book is an allegory, with a message of hope and a final lesson about becoming better stewards of Earth's natural resources.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781666292718 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble Press |
| Publication date: | 12/11/2015 |
| Pages: | 140 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.44(d) |
About the Author
Currently a best-selling author, Kerry L. Barger is a native Texan whose family's heritage in the state predates the American Civil War. After a 30-year career with MHMR, he traveled extensively and visited ancient cultural sites in the U.S., Mexico, Europe, Turkey, and the Caribbean, while researching ancient biblical mysteries and writing his controversial "Elohim" book series. The trilogy offers an unconventional explanation of mankind's origins and identifies the probable sources of all of the world's major religions.
Of all the books Mr. Barger has written, "An American Holocaust: The Story of Lataine's Ring" is by far his most popular work. It details the events of the worst public school tragedy in U.S. history. At the age of 10, his mother's cousin and childhood playmate (Lataine) was killed in the 1937 London School explosion.
Mr. Barger's latest book, "A Little Season in the Big Picture", is arguably this author's crowning achievement. It presents the history of mankind in terms of humanity's changing dispensations throughout the ages and what God expected from his chosen people in the past, compared to His expectations of each and every individual in our present age. Biblical prophecies of global proportions are clarified and simplified, for anyone who can see the Big Picture and observe firsthand how the next age of man is swiftly approaching. This book is a must-read for all who are grappling with the most difficult problems in today's world.
"High Times & Rough Rides of a Bipolar Addict" was designed for anyone afflicted with bipolar illness, and for family members struggling with the drug and alcohol addictions that are so common among those affected.
"The True Story of Noah" explains how Mr. Barger discovered precisely where Noah's ark came to rest, by studying the most ancient documents available that describe the Noachian flood. The scars of that event are still visibly evident in the landscape.
"Coracle: A Planet on the Edge" is a delightful science fiction fantasy set in the distant future after our sun has expanded, and the planet Uranus is being terraformed for human life. A young boy develops a compelling friendship with an alien creature known as a wog. Their encounters lead to a series of epic adventures that culminate in the evolution of a wogon, a winged beast reminiscent of Earth's dragon myths. This book is an allegory, with a message of hope and a final lesson about becoming better stewards of Earth's natural resources.
Of all the books Mr. Barger has written, "An American Holocaust: The Story of Lataine's Ring" is by far his most popular work. It details the events of the worst public school tragedy in U.S. history. At the age of 10, his mother's cousin and childhood playmate (Lataine) was killed in the 1937 London School explosion.
Mr. Barger's latest book, "A Little Season in the Big Picture", is arguably this author's crowning achievement. It presents the history of mankind in terms of humanity's changing dispensations throughout the ages and what God expected from his chosen people in the past, compared to His expectations of each and every individual in our present age. Biblical prophecies of global proportions are clarified and simplified, for anyone who can see the Big Picture and observe firsthand how the next age of man is swiftly approaching. This book is a must-read for all who are grappling with the most difficult problems in today's world.
"High Times & Rough Rides of a Bipolar Addict" was designed for anyone afflicted with bipolar illness, and for family members struggling with the drug and alcohol addictions that are so common among those affected.
"The True Story of Noah" explains how Mr. Barger discovered precisely where Noah's ark came to rest, by studying the most ancient documents available that describe the Noachian flood. The scars of that event are still visibly evident in the landscape.
"Coracle: A Planet on the Edge" is a delightful science fiction fantasy set in the distant future after our sun has expanded, and the planet Uranus is being terraformed for human life. A young boy develops a compelling friendship with an alien creature known as a wog. Their encounters lead to a series of epic adventures that culminate in the evolution of a wogon, a winged beast reminiscent of Earth's dragon myths. This book is an allegory, with a message of hope and a final lesson about becoming better stewards of Earth's natural resources.
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