Conversations With Opa - Paperback
by J. Q. Kansil
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Languages:EnglishPublisher:Prometheus BooksISBN-13:9781616144975ISBN-10:1616144971UPC:9781616144975Book Category:PhilosophyBook Subcategory:MovementsBook Topic:HumanismSize:7.17 x 5.08 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.141Product ID:SCBP5KXBD7
"Where did everything come from, Opa? I mean the stars, the planets, and life on Earth. What are the origins of the Universe?"So begins this charming cross-generational dialogue featuring Quintana, a curious young girl, and Albert, her wise and worldly octogenarian godfather, whom she calls Opa (Grandfather). In an engaging give-and-take, Quintana and Albert cover many deep topics, from the origin and nature of the universe and how life began on Earth, to questions about morality, religion, science, happiness, human progress, the future outlook for humankind, and even death. This books is sure to spark dynamic conversations and the curiosity of all readers.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Prometheus BooksISBN-13:9781616144975ISBN-10:1616144971UPC:9781616144975Book Category:PhilosophyBook Subcategory:MovementsBook Topic:HumanismSize:7.17 x 5.08 x 0.50 inchesWeight:0.141Product ID:SCBP5KXBD7
J. Q. Kansil, an inventor of card, word, and board games, has authored four other books. His most popular game is Bridgette, a two-hand bridge game that is in the Games magazine Hall of Fame. He was also the backgammon editor for Games magazine and a crossword puzzle constructor for the New York Times and International Herald Tribune. Kansil taught for many years in Honolulu and in various countries in the Far East.
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