Sacred sites are among the world's most visited and venerated places. They indeed offer another level of experience to its visitors and pilgrims, full of intensity, presence and, for some, higher vibration levels and consciousness. The drawback is often overcrowded places, full of tourists whose presence will ruin this privileged moment. In his forty years of pilgrimage, renowned National Geographic photographer Martin Gray has visited 160 countries and photographed hundreds of these lesser known sacred sites. He selected here his favorite hidden holy places, the result of a lifetime's quest.

Sacred Earth is written and photographed by Martin Gray and published by Sterling Publishing. Sacred Earth is the culmination of twenty-five years of travel to hundreds of sacred sites in more than one hundred countries. The book features two hundred beautiful color photographs with concise descriptions, an informative and intriguing introductory essay, National Geographic maps showing the locations of sacred sites around the world and a fine bibliography.

From its introduction by Nobel Laureate Desmond Tutu to the epilogue by the Dalai Lama, Geography of Religion encourages new understanding of the world's great religions and of their evolution from ancient roots to vital roles in modern life. With a text as fascinating as it is authoritative; vivid photographs that evoke the reverence, rituals, and rewards of each spiritual tradition; and a rich variety of essays, sidebars, and maps, this magnificent book charts the many paths that guide us to God.

We have living beings shown on our money, let’s use that money to protect them.

During the past twenty-five years thousands of species of animals, birds, fish and plants have been taken to the brink of extinction and beyond because of mankind’s destruction of the natural world. The rate of extinction is increasing every day with more than one species currently becoming extinct every 20 minutes.

The nations of the world spend trillions of dollars on weapons and military expenditures, but only a fraction of that on the protection of the natural world. The living species we humans share the planet with have as much right to life as we do and it is only through our actions that we can protect and save them.

Featuring hundreds of close-up photographs of beautiful coins from around the world and showing a large variety of animals, plants, birds and fish, Sacred Life is a visual feast and a plea for respect of the natural world. These are not valuable coins but they illustrate the greatest value of all, which is life. Money can cause harm or promote life. The choice is ours.