From the title page: "A book of feast days and holy days, holidays and festivals, of seasons, astronomical occurrences, birthdays of the famous and the infamous, of the forgotten but creative people who have helped shape our daily lives; dates of important and wondrous inventions; words of wisdom from ancient and modern sages; special events not to be forgotten; important historical dates from the future which both give hope and cause concern; sacred observances and observances of all kinds and reflective readings and short parables intended to season your life, inspire your spirit, and awaken your soul."