{"product_id":"9780486812625","title":"The Turning Place: Stories of a Future Past","description":"Fearful of mankind's growing space exploration, an alien race known as the Chlordians wipes out nearly all of the planet's carbon-based life forms. Life on Earth is forever changed after the \"Chlordian sweep,\" not only on account of the struggle for physical survival but also because of a shift in attitudes. Survivors experience a form of enlightenment that leads them away from competitive, destructive impulses and toward unity with all life. Ultimately, the catastrophic attack ushers in a new era of cooperation and peaceful coexistence.\u003cbr\u003eWritten from the perspective of a far-distant civilization, these nine \"Stories of a Future Past\" offer optimistic, thought-provoking perspectives on the possibilities for our planet's evolution. Even readers who are not already science fiction fans will be intrigued by these imaginative tales. Chosen as a Junior Literary Guild selection, \u003ci\u003eThe Turning Place\u003c\/i\u003e is an outstanding book for young adults.","brand":"Dover Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47104211550448,"sku":"9780486812625","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780486812625_p0.jpg?v=1763709108","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780486812625","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}