Daniel Quinn Libros

An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit Father Jared Osborne has received an extraordinary assignment from his superiors: Investigate an itinerant preacher stirring up deep trouble in central Europe. His followers all him B, but his enemies say he’s something else: the Antichrist. However, the man Osborne tracks across a landscape of bars, cabarets, and seedy meeting halls is no blasphemous monster—though an earlier era would undoubtedly have rushed him to the burning stake. For B claims to be enunciating a gospel written not on any stone or parchment but in our very genes, opening up a spiritual direction for humanity that would have been unimaginable to any of the prophets or saviors of traditional religion. Pressed by his superiors for a judgment, Osborne is driven to penetrate B’s inner circle, where he soon finds himself an anguished collaborator in the dismantling of his own religious foundations. More than a masterful novel of adventure and suspense, The Story of B is a rich source of compelling ideas from an author who challenges us to rethink our most cherished beliefs.

An extraordinary and startlingly original sequel to  Ishmael   “Enthralling, shocking, hope-filled, and utterly fearless, Daniel Quinn leads us deeper and deeper into the human heart, history, and spirit. In  My Ishmael , Quinn strikes out into entirely new territory, posing questions that will rock you on your heels, and providing tantalizing possibilities for a truly new world vision.”—Susan Chernak McElroy, author of  Animals as Teachers & HealersWhen Ishmael places an advertisement for pupils with “an earnest desire to save the world,” he does not expect a child to answer him.  But twelve-year-old Julie Gerchak is undaunted by Ishmael’s reluctance to teach someone so young, and convinces him to take her on as his next student.  Ishmael knows he can't apply the same strategies with Julie that he used with his first pupil, Alan Lomax—nor can he hope for the same outcome. But young Julie proves that she is ready to forge her own spiritual path and arrive at her own destination.  And when the time comes to choose a pupil to carry out his greatest mission yet, Ishmael makes a daring decision—a choice that just might change the world. Explore Daniel Quinn’s spiritual  Ishmael  trilogy: ISHMAEL • MY ISHMAEL • THE STORY OF B

A man and a great ape conduct a series of philosophical conversations in a work that presents a new vision of evolution and humankind and asks the question: does the Earth belong to humans, or do humans belong to the Earth?

In Beyond Civilization , Daniel Quinn thinks the unthinkable. We all know there's no one right way to build a bicycle, no one right way to design an automobile, no one right way to make a pair of shoes, but we're convinced that there must be only one right way to live -- and the one we have is it, no matter what.Beyond Civilization makes practical sense of the vision of Daniel Quinn's best-selling novel Ishmael . Examining ancient civilizations such as the Maya and the Olmec, as well as modern-day microcosms of alternative living like circus societies, Quinn guides us on a quest for a new model for society, one that is forward-thinking and encourages diversity instead of suppressing it. Beyond Civilization is not about a "New World Order" but a "New Personal World Order" that would allow people to assert control over their own destiny and grant them the freedom to create their own way of life right now -- not in some distant utopian future.

Daniel O'Quinn explores the intricate relationships between Europeans and Ottomans during the long eighteenth century, focusing on the period from the 1699 Treaty of Karlowitz to the 1815 Greek independence movement. He examines the experiences of British, Dutch, and French diplomats at the Ottoman Empire's Sublime Porte, navigating the capitulations granted by the Sultan. Through a diverse archive of drawings, maps, letters, memoirs, travel narratives, and artworks, O'Quinn reveals how the Ottoman state served not only as a subject of curiosity but also as a critical counterpoint to Western governance theories. He contrasts narrative accounts, like those of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, with visual representations, such as Jean Baptiste Vanmour's depictions of Ottoman elite costumes, highlighting the spread of European interpretations of the Empire in eighteenth-century culture. In eight interconnected chapters, O'Quinn conducts in-depth case studies of specific objects, personalities, and contexts, framing East-West encounters through themes of translation, mediation, sociability, and hospitality. Richly illustrated and thought-provoking, this work underscores the importance of studying the Ottoman world to fully grasp European modernity.

In this work, Daniel Quinn presents transformative insights into human history and our collective future, continuing to engage new readers annually. Following his earlier works, he addresses a question he's often asked: "How do you do what you do?" He reveals his thought processes, encouraging readers to perceive the world creatively and perhaps even revolutionarily. The book includes previously unpublished essays, "The New Renaissance" and "Our Religions." Quinn highlights the urgent issue of global warming, noting a scientific consensus that we are nearing a tipping point faster than anticipated. He portrays humanity as a rational species paradoxically undermining the very planet it inhabits. The future remains uncertain, with no definitive plan in place. However, Quinn suggests that in the coming decades, society will either learn to live sustainably or face dire consequences. This pivotal moment offers a chance for extraordinary change. Understanding this reality increases the likelihood of transforming human society, ensuring a future for the human race.

Set in a chilling alternate world where Nazis triumphed in World War II, this thought-provoking work from the author of Ishmael presents a reality where America, untouched by war, acknowledges Nazi dominance. The narrative explores a future where the planet is homogeneously populated by white individuals, as the Nazis' campaign against "mongrel races" has succeeded globally. In this society, the past is forgotten, and being human equates to being Caucasian, rendering history irrelevant to the current inhabitants. The story takes a fascinating turn with the concept of reincarnation, where souls transition between living beings over time. A soul that once belonged to an African American woman during World War II is now embodied in an Aryan individual. After a traumatic incident, memories of her former life begin to resurface, challenging the established norms of this dystopian society. With comparisons to 1984 and Brave New World, this narrative serves as a powerful moral thriller, engaging readers in a reflection on human history and the implications of a world stripped of its diversity. It invites contemplation on the dynamics of race, identity, and the consequences of a singular narrative, making it a significant commentary on contemporary issues.

Ever since the publication of Ishmael in 1992, readers have yearned for a glimpse into a dimension of spiritual revelation the author only hinted at in that and later books. Now at long last they have it in seven profound but delightfully simple tales that illuminate the world in which humans became humans. This is a world seen through animist as friendly to human life as it was to the life of gazelles, lions, lizards, mosquitos, jellyfish, and seals — not a world in which humans lived like trespassers who must conquer and subdue an alien territory. It's a world in which humans have a place in the community of life — not as rulers but as equals — with the paths of all held together in the hand of god.This is not an ancient world or a lost world. It exists as surely today as it ever did — for those who have eyes to see it. Tales of Adam, delightfully illustrated by Michael McCurdy, is a book that will come to be shelved alongside The Prophet , Jonathan Livingston Seagull, and The Alchemist .

They knew us before we began to walk upright. Shamans called them guardians, mythmakers called them tricksters, pagans called them gods, churchmen called them demons, folklorists called them shape-shifters. They’ve obligingly taken any role we’ve assigned them, and, while needing nothing from us, have accepted whatever we thought was their due – love, hate, fear, worship, condemnation, neglect, oblivion. Even in modern times, when their existence is doubted or denied, they continue to extend invitations to those who would travel a different road, a road not found on any of our cultural maps. But now, perceiving us as a threat to life itself, they issue their invitations with a dark purpose of their own. In this dazzling metaphysical thriller, four who put themselves in the hands of these all-but-forgotten Others venture across a sinister American landscape hidden from normal view, finding their way to interlocking destinies of death, terror, transcendental rapture, and shattering enlightenment.

The Unschooling Unmanual features 11 essays by 8 writers: Nanda Van Gestel, Jan Hunt, Daniel Quinn, Rue Kream, Kim Houssenloge, Earl Stevens, and Mary Van Doren. Through engaging personal stories, examples, and essays, the writers offer inspiration and encouragement for seasoned and prospective unschoolers alike.