Aimed at scientists, historians and writers, PARALLEL DEVELOPMENTS is a unique reference of Earth’s history covering the period from the Big Bang to 3000BC, providing quick answers to questions such “What was the status of human development in Europe when the glaciers were retreating during the last Ice Age?”While there are many excellent books available on the development of plants and animals, this book traces the simultaneous appearances of continents, atmospheres, mountains and oceans as well as life forms - from the earliest bacteria and fungi through plants, animals and humans - allowing the cross-reference of activities for any specific time period.
Bernhard R. Teicher was born in Dresden in 1924. He was drafted into the German army during WWII, and served on the Russian Front as well as the Italian campaign.
After the war, he returned to Germany where he worked various management positions. In 1965, he moved with his family to South Africa where he continued to work as a management consultant.