Last year, when I lectured in Martha's Vineyard, I was privileged to meet a pioneer in water research, William Marks. At the time, William was editing and producing a profund book to be sent to the United Nations. Each spread of the book would feature an entry from influential people from all countries who, in some form or another, have worked with or understood the importance and sanctity of water in our world. It was my privilege, once again, to have been asked to contribute to this book. I hope this work will improve our knowledge of one of the Earth's most abundant, and most neglected, natural elements.

Welcome to Water Voices from Around The World – a new book and voice for the water and life gracing our planet’s biosphere. A water voice that flows through all kingdoms of life, as well as our human realms of science; philosophy; politics; history; art; economics; religion; society; music, and culture.

Three years in the making - Water Voices  is a tabletop (13 inches H x 10 inches W) hardcover book containing 230 pages and 400 color photographs - many with informative captions.

Each of the seventy-seven authors in this book provides unique water knowledge. Certainly, there is wisdom in our paying attention to the guidance and inspiration proffered by these profound people from every walk of life, including several recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize and Stockholm Water Prize. Information about each author can be found in the book's 'Biographies' section.

Water Voices from Around The World  is published in consideration and support of the United Nations’ effort for the “International Decade of Action ‘Water for Life’, 2005-2015.” This decade-long UN water effort was initiated by the Republic of Tajikistan, and supported by 148 UN member states. We are thankful for Tajikistan President Emomali RAHMON'S water initiative and contribution to this important United Nations' effort.

Water Voices from Around The World provides a visual journey into the esoteric and mystical worlds of water, while the letters and articles present guidance, new insights, and unique research about this universally rare and precious entity.


     "I invite all readers of  Water Voices from Around The World - to become Ambassadors for this worldwide citizens' initiative in your countries, and your institutions."