Rassemblant à la fois photographies spectaculaires du grand photographe allemand Michael Martin prises lors de reportages réalisés spécialement pour le livre avec une équipe de tournage, et textes de grands scientifiques, ce grand livre sur les déserts du monde est un portrait actuel de notre planète, à travers ses zones désertiques. Pour la première fois, un beau livre présente à la fois les déserts chauds et froids de la Terre. Son objectif ? Parcourir les quatre zones désertiques du globe afin d'en dresser, certes, l'inventaire, mais dans une dimension comparative. Du Sahara au Groenland, de l'Antarctique au Namib, ce ne sont pas moins de 24 régions réunies au sein d'un seul ouvrage qui sont offertes au lecteur, pour montrer les points communs des climats et des peuples de ces zones extrêmes, fondement de l'équilibre climatique de notre planète.
Michael Martin Livres
Michael Martin est un philosophe, théologien et poète dont l'œuvre explore les liens profonds entre spiritualité, art et nature. En tant que rédacteur en chef et directeur, il se consacre à favoriser le dialogue sur des thèmes existentiels et mystiques. Son approche littéraire se caractérise par un langage poétique et une profonde contemplation de la condition humaine. L'écriture de Martin encourage les lecteurs à l'introspection et à l'exploration des dimensions transcendantes de la vie.






Funerals for Friends
- 176pages
- 7 heures de lecture
Exploring the extraordinary within the mundane, this collection features 35 emotionally charged stories that navigate love and loss. Set in relatable environments like homes, offices, and street corners, the narratives delve into the complexities of human relationships, particularly between men and women. With a blend of raw emotion and melancholy, the compelling voice captures the bittersweet essence of life, evoking both smiles and heartbreak from readers.
Meditations in Times of Wonder
- 88pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Exploring a blend of emotions, the collection features postmodern metaphysical poetry that navigates themes of love and anger, intertwining pathos with laughter. The poems reflect a journey through perplexity and grace, inviting readers to engage with profound and nuanced experiences.
JESUS the IMAGINATION
A Journal of Spiritual Revolution: Christ-Orpheus (Volume Three 2019)
- 124pages
- 5 heures de lecture
Exploring the connections between Jesus and Orpheus, this journal delves into their shared journeys into the Underworld to liberate the dead. It features contributions from various authors, including Emi Shigeno, Daniel Joseph Polikoff, and Jonathan Geltner, alongside an insightful interview with harpist Therese Schroeder-Sheker. The work invites readers to reflect on the spiritual implications and cultural resonances of these figures across time.
The Deserts of Africa
- 192pages
- 7 heures de lecture
Magnificent photographic journey into the Sahara, Rift Valley, Kalahari and Namib - the people and the landscapes
Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
- 32pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Tells the story of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad. Written in graphic-novel format.
From the Rub al-Khali and the Sinai to the Great Sandy, the Great Basin and the Kalahari, Michael Martin, an internationally renowned photographer, has travelled through every desert on Earth, crossing Asia, Australia, the Americas and Africa, to compile this beautifully photographed volume. Far from being bleak and barren wastelands, these deserts boast natural features of staggering beauty. Afghanistan’s Bamian region is notable for its deep turquoise lakes set amidst towering, rocky mountains. The Danakil’s unnamed volcanoes glow in the Ethiopian night, while Chile’s Atacama region harbours geysers that can erupt at any moment. In addition to these awe-inspiring landscapes, Martin introduces us to the stoic peoples who eke out an existence in such inhospitable environments.
JESUS the IMAGINATION
A Journal of Spiritual Revolution: The Being of Marriage (Volume Two 2018)
- 106pages
- 4 heures de lecture
Exploring the mystical and incarnated aspects of marriage, this volume features contributions from notable authors and thinkers, including Elizabeth Oehlkers Wright and Therese Schroeder-Sheker. It delves into the spiritual dimensions of marital relationships, offering insights and reflections that challenge conventional views. An interview with the Revolutionary Army of the Infant Jesus adds a unique perspective, making this collection a thought-provoking resource for those interested in the deeper meanings of marriage within a spiritual context.
Inner Voice of Trading, The
- 192pages
- 7 heures de lecture
Want to be a successful trader? It's not enough to master generic trading strategies: you must first know yourself. You must understand your own emotional predilections and psychological tendencies. You must learn how to match your strategies to your own personality. You must choose strategies that are sustainable over the long haul, that you can tolerate-and execute. Michael Martin's The Inner Voice of Trading explains why deep self-knowledge is so crucial to successful trading, helps you gain that self-knowledge, and guides you in applying it. Drawing on interviews and discussions with great traders like Michael Marcus and Ed Seykota, he shows how to quiet your mind, develop an "inner voice" you can rely on, and make it your most important trading ally. As seen in Barron's, Minyanville.com and HuffingtonPost.com
Atheism, Morality, and Meaning
- 330pages
- 12 heures de lecture
The book presents a thorough defense of atheism by distinguished philosopher Michael Martin, who challenges the notion that unbelief equates to immorality or a meaningless life. He argues that objective morality and a fulfilling existence can be achieved without belief in God. Martin critiques the prevalent Christian worldview in American society, suggesting it is fundamentally flawed as a foundation for morality and meaning. Through his philosophical insights, he aims to reshape perceptions of atheism in a predominantly religious culture.