
Olduvai
Steve Bull(Author)
FriesenPress
Published on 25. February 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
184 pages
978-1-4602-0689-8 (ISBN)
Description
Is a global economic, social, and political collapse imminent?
Flowing from actual world events, a damaged environment, dwindling energy resources, and a manipulated market-economy all come crashing together in this tale about the social and individual impact of stresses that overwhelm a precarious and complex global system. Supply chain interruptions, border disputes, increased fascism, growing protest movements, and mass migration out of rural areas and into cities dominate the new normal.
Follow the struggles of several Canadians amidst the chaos. Marissa, a young university student, confronting the end of her prescription for a mental health issue, and her eight year old sister, Kat, who are stranded in a remote part of Ontario when their parents are caught up in a massive riot in Toronto; Mac, a mature student at Lethbridge College, Alberta, who uncovers a Canadian military secret; Ranjeet, a recently promoted Toronto banker who has his faith in the banking system turned upside down when a colleague shares some startling information; and Sam, an activist who has predicted the collapse for years, but has his preparations challenged by an unexpected Black Swan event.
Is this the world's future?
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
240 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4602-0689-8 (9781460206898)
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Person
Steve lives in a Derbyshire village with his wife, two children and two greedy cats.From being in construction to teaching, Steve had, and still has, absolutely no idea about writing children's books but did it anyway!'Odi the Ostrich at the Animal Games' is the beginning of a heartwarming series of exciting and charming children's books created by Steve after having a friendly bet with his wife about who could write the best children's book.