Introduction: Starting your incredible odyssey -- Prebirth: the undiscovered continent -- Birth: through the tunnel -- Infancy: legends of the fall -- Early childhood: the magical mystery years -- Middle childhood: entering the civilized world -- Late childhood: becoming a part of the crowd -- Adolescence: adventures in the twilight zone -- Early adulthood: building an independent life -- Midlife: moving through muddy waters -- Mature adulthood: scaling the peaks -- Late adulthood: approaching the horizon -- Death and dying: crossing the bridge -- Beyond death: travel to other lands -- Conclusion: Planting your oar in the sand -- Appendix A. Films to illuminate the times of your life ; B. Books to help throughout the life span ; C. Organizations that support human development