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<!-- HEADER.ASP ENDS --> <h1>What is <i>The Design of Life</i>?</h1> <i>The Design of Life</i> is the definitive book on intelligent design (ID). Written by two key ID theorists, mathematician William Dembski and biologist Jonathan Wells, it provides a comprehensive overview of intelligent design for a general audience. It is clear, direct, and readable -- and free of the distortions that creep into many accounts of intelligent design in popular media, whether secular or religious. Anyone interested in the scientific status of intelligent design must read this book. <p> <h1>What is the key message of <i>The Design of Life</i>?</h1> Materialistic science is bankrupt; intelligence acts in nature, and its activity must feature in our scientific understanding of the world. <p> <h1>There is lots of intelligent design literature out there. What sets apart <i>The Design of Life</i>?</h1> Coverage. <i>The Design of Life</i> is the first book that lays out the entire current intelligent design program. As a standalone volume aimed at the general reader, <i>The Design of Life</i> provides the evidence and conceptual tools necessary to understand the scientific case for intelligent design. Here you will find cutting-edge research and in-depth analysis. <p> <h1>How is <i>The Design of Life</i> related to the earlier book <i>Of Pandas and People</i>?</h1> Though originally conceived as a third edition of <i>Pandas</i>, <i>The Design of Life</i> quickly took on an identity of its own. More than two-thirds of the material is completely new, and what remains of the original material has been thoroughly reworked and updated. Though there is continuity with <i>Pandas</i>, <i>The Design of Life</i> is a new book. <p> <h1>Is <i>The Design of Life</i> intended for public or private school classrooms?</h1> <i>The Design of Life</i> was written for a broad demographic and will be available on the open market. Colleges and universities will find it a valuable resource. It was not developed for use in public secondary schools, whose guidelines, developed to circumvent controversy, may not permit this level of open inquiry. <p> <h1>When will <i>The Design of Life</i> be available?</h1> <i>The Design of Life</i> will be available for purchase at <a href="http://www.thedesignoflife.net/" target="_blank">www.thedesignoflife.net</a> as of November 19, 2007. <p> <h1>How much will <i>The Design of Life</i> cost?</h1> Retail price is $35.00. The book is available at <a href="http://www.thedesignoflife.net/" target="_blank">www.thedesignoflife.net</a> for $31.50 (a 10% discount), plus shipping and handling. <p> <h1>Will <i>The Design of Life</i> be available in audio or electronic format?</h1> Alternative media formats are under consideration. <p> <h1>What is the Foundation for Thought and Ethics?</h1> A widely reported study during the early 1980s examined 60 public school social sciences textbooks and found in them a left-leaning bias hostile to traditional values. The Foundation for Thought and Ethics was established to address such bias by (1) producing effective communication tools that elucidate critical subjects involving world view, morality, and conscience, and (2) positively but accurately portraying family values and healthy lifestyles for the education of young people. <p> <h1>When was the Foundation for Thought and Ethics established?</h1> The Foundation for Thought and Ethics was established in the early 1980s. <p> <h1>How is the Foundation funded?</h1> Through the sales of books and other products, individual donations and grants from businesses and foundations. For further information about available products, visit FTE's web site at <a href="http://www.fteonline.com/" target="_blank">www.fteonline.com</a>. <p> <h1>What other books has the Foundation published?</h1> The Foundation has published over a half dozen additional books. FTE's first book, <i>The Mystery of Life's Origin</i> (New York: Philosophical Library) was published in 1984. It soon became the best-selling academic book on the origin of life. <!-- FOOTER.INC BEGINS -->
