Within a Sky Full of Earth

The Disinformation Company is a multimedia company that specializes in presenting information of a controversial, subversive, extreme, or just plain unusual nature. The company publishes a number of books and DVDs, as well as a web site (disinfo.com) about conspiracies, subculture, politics, and other topics the traditional media don't often cover. Launched on September 13, 1996, disinformation was designed to be the search service of choice for individuals looking for information on current affairs, politics, new science and the "hidden information" that seldom seems to slip through the cracks of the corporate-owned media conglomerates. The Disinformation Company is independently owned with offices in New York City. In addition to its site, The Disinformation Company also has thriving publishing, television and home video divisions.

THESE ARE SOME OF THEIR TITTLES:

Bird Flu: Everything You Need to Know
by John Farndon • Foreword by Tony Minson

A Bird Flu pandemic is inevitable - so we are told. First identified in China, this apparently merciless virus, which originated in chickens, supposedly has the potential to mutate and kill thousands, even millions, of people. But how accurate is this picture? Is it a panic created by the media? Or a genuine threat we should protect ourselves against immediately - and how can we do this? What exactly is it and what do terms like "mutate" actually mean? John Farndon answers these questions and also investigates: the history of pandemics - and how this one might be different; the last great flu outbreak - the Spanish flu of 1919; what a virus is and how it spreads; how antiviral drugs and vaccines work; how the statistics of death rates are worked out; what the government's emergency plans are. Whether you are worried about the implications of bird flu for you and your family, or you are simply interested in learn more than what you see and read in the media, this book is for you.


50 Facts That Should Change the World 2.0
by Jessica Williams

Jessica Williams revisits her classic series of snapshots of life in the twenty-first century. Revised and updated with lots of new material, this book is every bit as vital as the first edition. From the inequalities and absurdities of the so-called developed world to the vast scale of suffering wreaked by war, famine, and AIDS in developing countries, it paints a picture of incredible contrasts.
The 2.0 edition again contains an eclectic selection of facts addressing a broad range of global issues, now with added emphasis on climate change, the decline in human rights and democratic freedoms around the world, the unexpected global impact of corporate growth, sports and media madness and inequality, and lots of updated facts and figures. Each is followed by a short essay explaining the story behind the fact, fleshing out the bigger problem lurking behind the numbers. Real-life stories, anecdotes, and case studies help to humanize the figures and make clear the human impact of the bald statistics. All of the facts remind us that whether we like to think of it or not, the world is interconnected and civilization is a fragile concept.

Underground!: The Disinformation Guide to Ancient Civilizations, Astonishing Archaeology and Hidden History
by Preston Peet

Where did 'modern' civilization begin? What lies beneath the waves? Do myths describe interstellar impact? Was the Ark of the Covenant a mechanical device? Were there any survivors of the Atlantean catastrophe? Who really discovered the 'New' World?
Hidden history continues to fascinate a wider audience and all of these questions are answered in this compendium of facts. Peet and his various all-star contributors guide readers through exciting archaeological adventures and treasure hunts, ancient mysteries, lost or rediscovered technologies and assorted forteana, all the while using serious scientific studies and reports, scholarly research and some fringe material. A massive compendium questioning established wisdom about the history of the world. Contributors include: Graham Hancock (Fingerprints of the Gods, Underworld) David Hatcher Childress (Lost Cities and Civilizations series), Colin Wilson (From Atlantis to the Sphinx), and many more.