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  When the Dragon Wore the Crown -...

  Don Cerow

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  When our ancestors gazed upon the skies thousands of years ago they looked up into the center of Creation and saw a mighty Dragon, a great celestial serpent with wings circling ceaselessly above them, night after night, century after century. When the Dragon Wore the Crown is a ground breaking book that covers a period of over six thousand years, focusing on what astrologers would call the Ages of Gemini, Taurus and Aries and taking us through the period of classical astronomy with the Greeks and Romans (approx. 7000 BC-200 AD).When the Dragon Wore the Crown opens and closes with the Chinese mythological tradition and touches on Sumerian, Babylonian, Phoenician, Hindu, Norse, Native American and even Mayan myths, weaving together many of their celestial serpentine similarities. It focuses primarily on the role of the constellation Draco, the astronomical marker of the North Celestial Pole for literally thousands of years. The importance of this simple astronomical observation helped facilitate the study of the calendar, navigation, farming and social organization. The circuit of the seasons was marked by this cadence with the moving center guarding the position of the zodiacal circle for literally thousands of years. The secret of the circle was hidden in its center. The one had to be determined before the other. If the true center was not accurately observed and determined, the entire circle was off.This is a beautiful and informative book of discovery, following the mythology of various cultures as it evolved into modern astronomy.

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  Physics of the Soul - The...

  Awit Goswami PhD

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  At last, science and the soul shake hands. Writing in a style that is both lucid and charming, mischievous and profound, Dr. Amit Goswami uses the language and concepts of quantum physics to explore and scientifically prove metaphysical theories of reincarnation and immortality.In Physics of the Soul, Goswami helps listeners understand the perplexities of the quantum physics model of reality and the perennial beliefs of spiritual and religious traditions. He shows how they are not only compatible but also provide essential support for each other. The result is a deeply broadened, exciting, and enriched worldview that integrates mind and spirit into science.

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  Powering agri-food value chains...

  Irena International Renewable...

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  This report provides recommendations to accelerate the deployment of geothermal energy in the agri-food sector.

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  Safety WALK Safety TALK - How...

  David Allan Galloway

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  Do you want to make a difference?  
  Perhaps there is no leadership responsibility more profound than creating a sustainable, injury-free workplace. 
  Achieving an injury-free environment is one of the most difficult problems many leaders face. Indeed, during 35 years in manufacturing I never discovered a singular solution to this challenge.  
  In my experience, organizations with the best safety performances do not have a secret. They simply do a lot of small things collectively and strategically well. 
  This book is a collection of leadership concepts, thoughts, words, and actions that can move your organization toward a better safety future.  
  The first section of the book reviews fundamental concepts everyone who is striving to achieve safety excellence should understand. 
  The core of the book reviews key research findings in social psychology and sociology as they apply to safety. I share personal experiences of highly effective leadership. And I recount other situations that exemplify the wrong approach. In each case, I discuss how you can leverage these concepts in a practical way to improve your safety leadership skills.  
  At the end of each chapter, there is a segment called the SAFETY LEADER'S TOOLBOX. This toolbox contains over 70 practical tools and tips for being a more effective safety leader! Readers are encouraged to consult this toolbox for small changes in what you think, say, and do to shape your safety culture. 
  Where do you begin? Start with a "Why" of caring. If you start with caring as your personal motive, you won't have to do everything perfectly. Your employees will want to do the right things for the right reasons. 
  I teach an online course based on the concepts from this book. Visit safetywalksafetytalk.com/course to learn more.

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  Orangutans: My Cousins My...

  Leif Cocks

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  The four specific characteristics which differentiate the orangutans from other Great Apes
  Why orangutans are the most intelligent beings on the planet today, second only to humans
  Leif's personal journey to know and understand orangutans and how he came to be an expert witness in a human rights case on behalf of an orangutan named Sandra
  The five things you can start doing today to help save the orangutans from extinction and preserve the last remaining populations of these critically endangered species in the wild
  Learn how by protecting and conserving their rainforest habitat we can also save the planet for future generations 
  Plus the remarkable, heart warming stories of some of the orangutans, Leif has come to know as friends
  And much, much more  
  
   
  "I am often asked why I choose to work for orangutans. And my honest answer is, that in many ways, it was the orangutans who first chose me. As I’m sure you can imagine, my answer is often met with quizzical looks, raised eyebrows, and an even greater curiosity on the part of the questioner. But the truth is that I never consciously planned to do this work. Nor did I envision myself as becoming an author, a speaker or an outspoken campaigner on their behalf. And I certainly had no idea that I would one day found and lead an international conservation charity, The Orangutan Project, to ensure the welfare and survival of our remarkable orange cousins. However, from experience, I’ve come to see that life has a way of putting unexpected possibilities and significant choices across our paths, and the decision is always our individual responsibility as to how we will respond. So it was for me, that by the time we started The Orangutan Project back in 1998, it had become the single, most obvious course of action for me to take. In fact, to not start the organization and dedicate my life to this work was simply no-longer an option...."

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  The Sceptical Chymist

  Robert Boyle

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  "The Sceptical Chymist" is a book written by Robert Boyle, a renowned 17th-century natural philosopher, in 1661. In this book, Boyle challenges the conventional beliefs about chemistry and the nature of matter that were prevalent during his time. 
  Boyle argues that the traditional theories of alchemy and Aristotelian philosophy are flawed and insufficient in explaining the nature of matter. He proposes a new approach to chemistry that emphasizes empirical observation, experimentation, and the use of the scientific method. Boyle's work laid the foundation for modern chemistry by introducing the concept of elements and the notion that chemical reactions occur due to the rearrangement of atoms. 
  Moreover, "The Sceptical Chymist" also contains philosophical arguments about the nature of science and the role of experimentation in scientific inquiry. Boyle critiques the prevailing notion that science should be based solely on deductive reasoning and argues that empirical evidence should be given greater weight in scientific investigations. 
  Overall, "The Sceptical Chymist" is a landmark work in the history of science, as it helped to establish chemistry as a scientific discipline and paved the way for the development of modern scientific methods

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