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  From Outer Space to Inner Space...

  Dr. Edgar Mitchell

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  The sixth man who walked on the moon shares his journey to the stars, into the mind, and beyond. 
  In February 1971, as Apollo 14 astronaut Edgar Mitchell hurtled Earthward through space, he was engulfed by a profound sense of universal connectedness. He intuitively sensed that his presence and that of the planet in the window were all part of a deliberate, universal process, and that the glittering cosmos itself was, in some way, conscious. The experience was so overwhelming, Mitchell knew his life would never be the same.  
  For the next thirty-five years, he embarked on another journey, an inward exploration of the ineffable mystery of human consciousness and being. Mitchell left NASA to form the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS). There he initiated research in areas of study previously neglected by mainstream science and constructed a theory that could explain not only the mysteries of consciousness, but also the psychic event—what spiritualists call a “miracle” and scientists dismiss altogether.  
  Mitchell also created a new dyadic model of reality, revealing a self-aware universe not predetermined by the laws of physics, preordained by deities, or infinitely malleable. While human actions are generally subject to the laws of physics, these laws are also influenced by the mind.  
  From Outer Space to Inner Space traces two remarkable journeys—one through space and one through the mind. Together they fundamentally alter the way we understand the miracle and mystery of being, and ultimately reveal humankind’s role in its own destiny.  
  Previously published as The Way of the Explorer, this edition includes a new foreword by Avi Loeb, an afterword by Dean Radin, and a postscript chapter by the author.

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  The Last Supper Club - A...

  Matthew Batt

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  During a year on sabbatical from his university position, Matthew Batt realized he needed money—fast—and it just so happened that one of the biggest breweries in the Midwest was launching a restaurant and looking to hire. So it was that the forty-something tenured professor found himself waiting tables at a high-end restaurant situated in a Minneapolis brewery. And loving it. 
   
   
   
  Telling the story of Batt's early work in restaurants, The Last Supper Club then details his experiences at the fine dining restaurant, a job that continued well past his sabbatical. 
   
   
   
  The Last Supper Club reveals the ups and downs of a waiter's workday and offers an insightful perspective on what makes a job good, bad, or great. For Batt, this job turns out to be considerably more fun, and possibly more rewarding, than his academic career, and his insider's view of waiting tables extols the significance of our food and the places where we gather to enjoy it—or serve it. 
   
   
   
  Told with sharp humor, humility, and a keen sense of what matters, The Last Supper Club is an ode to life in a high-pressure restaurant, the relationships that get you to the night's close, and finding yourself through the chaos of it all.

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  This Week In Voice Presents:...

  Bradley Metrock

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  As voice technology (more properly referred to as voice-first technology) advances as the most important emerging technology of our time, This Week In Voice has chronicled it all. Amazon's Alexa, Google's Assistant, Apple's Siri, Microsoft's Cortana, Samsung's Bixby, and many other voice assistants now crowd the landscape and have ushered in a new era of computing which uses the human voice as its preferred method of input. 
   
  The rise of voice-first technology has brought along a new set of issues related to gender. If this is our new method of computing, and we're speaking with all manner of voice assistants and intelligent agents now, does it matter if they are gendered? Are there best practices or learnings that have emerged from Amazon's use of a female-gendered assistant (Alexa) relative to Google's own genderless Assistant? 
   
  How do the behaviors of end users, and their willingness to push boundaries and try everything a voice assistant will allow, factor in to the process of creating voice assistants and voice experiences? And we know children are embracing this technology, leading Katie McMahon of SoundHound to dub this new generation of children "Generation V." How does this technology's impact on our children change our views on the gender we assign to these assistants, and the interaction models we try to facilitate? 
   
  These questions, and more, are explored in This Week In Voice Presents: Perspectives On Gender In VoiceFirst Technology.

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  Artificial Intelligence in Banking

  Introbooks Team

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  In these highly competitive times and with so many technological advancements, it is impossible for any industry to remain isolated and untouched by innovations. In this era of digital economy, the banking sector cannot exist and operate without the various digital tools offered by the ever new innovations happening in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its sub-set technologies. 
  New technologies have enabled incredible progression in the finance industry. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have provided the investors and customers with more innovative tools, new types of financial products and a new potential for growth. 
  According to Cathy Bessant (the Chief Operations and Technology Officer, Bank of America), AI is not just a technology discussion. It is also a discussion about data and how it is used and protected. She says, “In a world focused on using AI in new ways, we’re focused on using it wisely and responsibly.”

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  Ossman & Steel's Classic...

  Silver RavenWolf, Jake Richards

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  A long-treasured but forgotten classic of folk healing, with an introduction and commentary by the author of Backwoods Witchcraft and Doctoring the Devil. 
   
   
   
  Ossman & Steel's Guide to Health or Household Instructor (its original title) is a collection of spells, remedies, and charms. The book draws from the old Pennsylvania Dutch and German powwow healing practices that in turn helped shape Appalachian folk healing, conjure, root work, and many folk healing traditions in America. Jake Richards, author of Backwoods Witchcraft and Doctoring the Devil, puts these remedies in context, with practical advice for modern-day "backwoods" healers interested in using them today. 
   
   
   
  The first part contains spells and charms for healing wounds, sties, broken bones, maladies, and illnesses of all sorts. The second part includes other folk remedies using ingredients based on sympathetic reasoning, including sulfuric acid, gunpowder, or other substances for swelling, toothache, headache, and so on. These remedies are presented here for historic interest, to help better understand how folk medicine evolved in America. It is Jake Richards's hope that reintroducing this work will reestablish its position as a useful household helper in the library of every witch or country healer.

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  Calming Sleep Music & Rain - All...

  mindMAGIXX - All Night Sleep Sounds

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  Calming Sleep Music & Rain – All Night Edition | Continuous Ambient Sleep SoundsThis all-night sleep soundscape combines calming ambient sleep music with the gentle, steady rhythm of natural rain sounds to help you relax deeply, let go of stress, and sleep peacefully through the night. Designed for uninterrupted listening, this continuous ambient sleep track plays seamlessly for hours, creating a stable and comforting sonic environment for rest and recovery.The soft layers of soothing rain, blended with slow, atmospheric ambient tones, help quiet mental chatter, ease anxiety, and support the body's natural sleep cycle. The sound design is intentionally smooth and unobtrusive, making it ideal for deep sleep, insomnia relief, nighttime relaxation, and background white noise.The tracks are perfect for:•Falling asleep faster and staying asleep longer•Deep, restorative sleep and nighttime relaxation•Reducing stress, anxiety, and nervous tension•Blocking out unwanted noise with natural rain sounds•Meditation, mindfulness, and calming evening routinesThe All Night Edition is carefully balanced to avoid sudden changes in volume or texture, allowing your nervous system to remain relaxed while your brain gently drifts into deeper sleep stages. Whether you're resting at home, traveling, or simply need a calm background for the night, these continuous ambient sleep sounds provide a safe, soothing atmosphere you can rely on.For best results:Listen at a low to moderate volume using speakers or headphones in a comfortable, safe resting position.Ideal for anyone seeking calming sleep music, rain sounds for sleeping, ambient noise for deep rest, or peaceful nighttime audio.--calming sleep music and rain sounds, ambient sleep music all night, continuous rain sounds for sleep, deep sleep ambient soundscape, relaxing rain and music for sleeping, insomnia relief sleep sounds rain, soothing ambient noise for deep sleep, sleep music with rain all night long, peaceful night rain sounds relaxation, background ambient sleep audio, calming music for anxiety and sleep, rain sounds to fall asleep faster, uninterrupted sleep soundscape ambient, deep rest music with nature sounds, stress relief sleep music rain, natural rain white noise for sleep, ambient relaxation sounds for nighttime, sleep aid music continuous playback, mindfulness and meditation sleep sounds, night rain ambience for restful sleep

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