The coordinator of BEST Futures, a project researching sustainable solutions to global problems, advocates the need for a new evolutionary direction to address growing crises due to diminishing resources. In support of this transformation, he discusses the basis of a sustainable society; progress indicators that take into account emotional, intellectual, and spiritual needs; and tools for constructive change (e.g., The Earth Charter, 2000). Color illustrations by Fereshteh M. Sadeghi enhance the text. Distributed by Consortium Books Sales and Distribution. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)