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What if our civilization could avoid self-destruction and completely devastating the environment by decoding the secret messages carried by iconic monuments such as the Great Sphinx of Giza, Taj Mahal in India, or Statue of Liberty in New York? This book takes a unique and fresh approach to our history, with a focus on leadership and climate change, and decodes it through some of the iconic monuments and statues of our world. After four decades of traveling and studying different cultures around the world, Dr. Hari D. Sharma uncovered a well-kept secret: these iconic monuments and statues are more than beautiful artifacts. They are keys that help us better understand the impact of climate change and leadership practices on the evolution of human civilization. Climate Change and Leadership Shaping Civilizations will take you on a journey around the world, from the Sphinx of Egypt to the sacred land of Stonehenge; from the serene Taj Mahal in India to the quaint streets of Paris, with its impressive Tour Eiffel, and bustling New York, with its majestic Statue of Liberty. You will also travel back in time to the Ancient Egyptian-Greco-Roman and Indic civilizations and return to the present day, exploring the Renaissance and democratic civilizations. Packed with examples and illustrations, this book provides an entertaining and unbiased account of our history. It also addresses two of the most burning issues of the modern age: climate change and visionary leadership. It will delight readers passionate about history and travel and will give food for thought and actionable steps to those who are looking for solutions to protect the environment. Last, but not least, the book is a must-read for current and aspiring leaders who want to make a positive impact on the world with their vision and actions.

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Dr. Sharma brings his world class expertise as a civil engineer, combined with a lifetime of global travel and research, to look at history in a new way. It is a fascinating read, different from other historical explorations, and well worth the time. - Rudolph Bonaparte, Ph.D., P.E., Chairman, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., Professor of Practice, Georgia Institute of Technology, Member, National Academy of Engineering. Climate Change and Leadership Shaping Civilizations is an exquisitely outlined tale of how the trends of civilization have impacted the climate change. Understanding this book is a factual voyage rather than just stories: A must read! - Kusum Lata, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Interventional Cardiology, Sutter Health The author weaves together stories about monuments and statues from geographically and temporally wide-ranging civilizations and explores the common themes of civil leadership, preparation, and resilience. Dr. Sharma's latest book will inspire the reader to delve deeper into the historic lessons of leadership and resilience in the face of climatic and political change to help instruct our current society as we face a potential post-industrial climate crisis. - Michael J. Minch, PE, GE, Senior Principal, Geosyntec Consultants

"""Dr. Sharma brings his world class expertise as a civil engineer, combined with a lifetime of global travel and research, to look at history in a new way. It is a fascinating read, different from other historical explorations, and well worth the time."" - Rudolph Bonaparte, Ph.D., P.E., Chairman, Geosyntec Consultants, Inc., Professor of Practice, Georgia Institute of Technology, Member, National Academy of Engineering. ""Climate Change and Leadership Shaping Civilizations is an exquisitely outlined tale of how the trends of civilization have impacted the climate change. Understanding this book is a factual voyage rather than just stories: A must read!"" - Kusum Lata, MD, FACC, FSCAI; Interventional Cardiology, Sutter Health ""The author weaves together stories about monuments and statues from geographically and temporally wide-ranging civilizations and explores the common themes of civil leadership, preparation, and resilience. Dr. Sharma's latest book will inspire the reader to delve deeper into the historic lessons of leadership and resilience in the face of climatic and political change to help instruct our current society as we face a potential post-industrial climate crisis. ""- Michael J. Minch, PE, GE, Senior Principal, Geosyntec Consultants"

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