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  Blockchain The Ultimate...

  yoshi takeshita

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  Blockchain is the new breed of innovation that has already begun to reinvent trade, social and political relationships, and any other form of exchange of value. For once, it's not just a transition, it's a strong trend already in practice. As of this writing, over 40 top financial organizations and many different companies across industries have begun investigating blockchain to minimize transaction costs, speed up transaction time, reduce fraud risk, and remove intermediary or broker services. Some are trying to re-imagine legacy systems and services to take them to a new level and develop new types of service offerings as well. 
  In the public conversation and in the media, the blockchain has received a lot of attention. Many fans contend that the blockchain has been the best innovation since the Internet emerged. Therefore, a lot of books and articles about the blockchain have been written over the past few years. 
  The book was written because it involves a conceptual understanding of the blockchain's technological foundations to grasp actual blockchain implementations, analyze business cases of blockchain start-ups, or follow the analysis of its future economic impacts. It will be impossible to assess the value or potential impact of the blockchain in general or to understand the added value of specific blockchain applications without an appreciation of the underlying concepts. The book focuses on the blockchain's underlying concepts as a lack of understanding of a new technology will contribute to the excitement being carried away and then frustrated due to unrealistic unreasonable expectations.

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  Why? The Purpose of the Universe

  Philip Goff

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  Why are we here? What's the point of existence? On the "big questions" of meaning and purpose, Western thought has been dominated by the dichotomy of traditional religion and secular atheism. In this pioneering work, Philip Goff argues that it is time to move on from both God and atheism. Through an exploration of contemporary cosmology and cutting-edge philosophical research on consciousness, Goff argues for cosmic purpose: the idea that the universe is directed towards certain goals, such as the emergence of life.In contrast to religious thinkers, Goff argues that the traditional God is a bad explanation of cosmic purpose. Instead, he explores a range of alternative possibilities for accounting for cosmic purpose, from the speculation that we live in a computer simulation to the hypothesis that the universe itself is a conscious mind. Goff scrutinizes these options with analytical rigor, laying the foundations for a new paradigm of philosophical inquiry into the middle ground between God and atheism. Ultimately, Goff outlines a way of living in hope that cosmic purpose is still unfolding, involving political engagement and a non-literalist interpretation of traditional religion.

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  Uncle Wiggily's Travels

  Howard R. Garis

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  This is the second of 79 Uncle Wiggily books published and contains another selection of bedtime stories from those originally published in the Newark Evening News every day except Saturday for over 40 years. Uncle Wiggily Longears is a loveable rabbit who suffers from rheumatism and has many woodland friends and innocent adventures. (Summary by Lynne Thompson)

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  Dreaming with Oak - A Tree...

  Heather Sanderson

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  Dreaming with Oak takes you on a journey into the world of the trees and plants. 
  Through introducing concepts of active imagination, shamanic practices, and how to connect and dream with Plant and Tree Spirits (and what that means), this short book provides insight, encouragement, and practical application for you to discover or strengthen your relationship with the plant and tree world in general and Oak in particular. 
  Dreaming with Oak also shares some of the spiritual characteristics, healing properties, and folklore associated with Oak. You'll even experience a guided dream or story to receive special wisdom from Oak just for you. 
  A great ally for strength, standing in your power, and nurturing entire communities, Oak is a royal and prolific being. Discover more about these and her other healing abilities.

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  Summary: Dare to Lead: Brave...

  EssentialInsight Summaries

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  "I define a leader as anyone who takes responsibility for finding the potential in people and processes, and who has the courage to develop that potential" – Brené Brown 
    
  Summary of Dare to Lead: Brave Work. Tough Conversations. Whole Hearts by Brené Brown 
    
  Brené Brown is an authority in the study of courage and vulnerability as it pertains to leadership. In brief, she shares subtle skills that encourage courage-building skills and also gives practical steps to apply these skills within organizations and any other form of social setting throughout this empowering book. 
    
  What to take from this book? 
  We all experience difficult conversations frequently. Our first instinct is usually to avoid these kinds of conversations due to the discomfort that they produce. However, this book is a practical guide that delivers the necessary skills to handle these situations competently, courageously, and productively. 
    
  Who is this book for? 
  This book is for readers who seek to exude more courage, confidence, and leadership. Employees who wish to build productive relationships, trusting and respectful connections with their colleagues, and happy, healthy relationships at all levels will enjoy this book. especially meant for leaders in any setting including military branches, business. NGOs, sports, and all vocations. The following main topics are covered in this book:Rumbling with Vulnerability.Living into our Values.Braving Trust.Learning to rise.

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  The Synesthesia Experience -...

  Maureen Seaberg

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  “Explores a dimension of synesthesia long encountered in reports of synesthetes: its relation to mystical and artistic vision . . . fascinating accounts.” —Patricia Lynne Duffy, author of Blue Cats and Chartreuse Kittens   “The Synesthesia Experience will open up for you a whole new world in our universe.” —The Amazing Kreskin   What does blue taste like to you? A violinist sees a scarlet form when he plays a certain note; a rock star sees waves of blue and green as he composes a ballad; an actress tastes cake when she utters the word “table.” Described by some as a superpower, this mingling of the senses is called synesthesia, and the people who possess this amazing gift are called synesthetes.   What happens when a journalist turns her lens on a mystery happening in her own life? Maureen Seaberg did just that and spent a year exploring her synesthesia. What she learned is that synesthesia is not an idle “brain tick” but a unique ability to tap into and reveal a greater creative universe and even the divine.   Join her as she visits top neuroscientists, rock stars, violinists, other synesthetes, philosophers, savants, quantum physicists, and even Tibetan lamas on her journey toward the truth. Famous synesthetes and experts interviewed in the book include Billy Joel, Itzhak Perlman, Pharrell Williams, Dr. Dean Radin, Dr. Amit Goswami, and Dylan Lauren.

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