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Vainglorious Sun (Paperback)
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Vainglorious Sun (Paperback)
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What might the coordinated behavior of ant colonies, where no
individual ants are in charge, have to do with ancient notions of
spirit and soul? Vainglorious Sun is a philosophical adventure at
the cutting-edge of science and the mystical unknown. Famed
biologist Xavier del Rojo Reino is an environmentalist, a genius,
and a direct descendent of the last Mayan kings. He is also, quite
possibly, insane. Recognizing a link between the modern concept of
"swarm intelligence" and ancient notions of "spirit" and "soul,"
Dr. Rojo Reino has come to believe he can commune with the spirits
of the forests. He has heard their desperate pleas for mercy. He
has become consumed by their wailing cries for revenge. He intends
to perform "the ultimate sacrifice" to restore balance and harmony
to the universe. Documentary film maker Jared Foster travels to
Guatemala to save his beloved rainforests from development. With
the help of his beautiful but volatile lover and a loyal
anthropologist friend, he gathers clues to an unfolding prophecy of
apocalypse. People have been mysteriously disappearing from the
region, the Mayans predict the end of time, and a satellite dish
atop a remote jungle ruin hints at the resurgence of a conquered
race. Though Jared travels to save the environment, he will be
forced to make an unexpected decision. Nature, it seems, has
already found a champion and it is no longer the rainforests that
are in danger. **Previously published as The Shaman: Science,
Nature, Prophecy**
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Imprint: |
Sophic Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2012 |
First published: |
March 2012 |
Authors: |
Mark D. Longo
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Dimensions: |
198 x 129 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
274 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-615-62148-7 |
Categories: |
Books >
Fiction >
Genre fiction >
Adventure / thriller >
General
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LSN: |
0-615-62148-1 |
Barcode: |
9780615621487 |
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