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  Wanting - The Power of Mimetic...

  Luke Burgis

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  A groundbreaking exploration of why we want what we want, and a toolkit for freeing ourselves from chasing unfulfilling desires.Gravity affects every aspect of our physical being, but there’s a psychological force just as powerful—yet almost nobody has heard of it. It’s responsible for bringing groups of people together and pulling them apart, making certain goals attractive to some and not to others, and fueling cycles of anxiety and conflict. In Wanting, Luke Burgis draws on the work of French polymath René Girard to bring this hidden force to light and reveals how it shapes our lives and societies.  According to Girard, humans don’t desire anything independently. Human desire is mimetic—we imitate what other people want. This affects the way we choose partners, friends, careers, clothes, and vacation destinations. Mimetic desire is responsible for the formation of our very identities. It explains the enduring relevancy of Shakespeare’s plays, why Peter Thiel decided to be the first investor in Facebook, and why our world is growing more divided as it becomes more connected.Wanting also shows that conflict does not arise because of our differences—it comes from our sameness. Because we learn to want what other people want, we often end up competing for the same things. Ignoring our large similarities, we cling to our perceived differences.Drawing on his experience as an entrepreneur, teacher, and student of classical philosophy and theology, Burgis shares tactics that help turn blind wanting into intentional wanting--not by trying to rid ourselves of desire, but by desiring differently. It’s possible to be more in control of the things we want, to achieve more independence from trends and bubbles, and to find more meaning in our work and lives.The future will be shaped by our desires. Wanting shows us how to desire a better one.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press"This book makes a startling case that many of our goals are merely reflections of what we think others want. It’s a spellbinding read, and it will leave you rethinking your own motivations for months and maybe even years later.” --Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Originals, and host of the TED podcast WorkLife"Luke Burgis’ Wanting is a brilliant exploration of the hidden and powerful dynamics of desire operating in our age of social media memes, commercial rivalry, and rising partisan scapegoating and violence...It’s a call to discernment and a deeper fulfillment that lights a path beyond the darkness of our current world." --Stephen Hanselman, New York Times bestselling co-author of Lives of the Stoics and The Daily Stoic

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  The Pecan - A History of...

  James McWilliams

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  “This excellent and charming story describes a tree that endured numerous hardships to become not only a staple of Southern cuisine but an American treasure.” —Library Journal   What would Thanksgiving be without pecan pie? New Orleans without pecan pralines? But as familiar as the pecan is, most people don’t know the fascinating story of how native pecan trees fed Americans for thousands of years until the nut was “improved” a little more than a century ago—and why that rapid domestication actually threatens the pecan’s long-term future.   In The Pecan, the acclaimed author of Just Food and A Revolution in Eating explores the history of America’s most important commercial nut. He describes how essential the pecan was for Native Americans—by some calculations, an average pecan harvest had the food value of nearly 150,000 bison. McWilliams explains that, because of its natural edibility, abundance, and ease of harvesting, the pecan was left in its natural state longer than any other commercial fruit or nut crop in America. Yet once the process of “improvement” began, it took less than a century for the pecan to be almost totally domesticated. Today, more than 300 million pounds of pecans are produced every year in the United States—and as much as half of that total might be exported to China, which has fallen in love with America’s native nut. McWilliams also warns that, as ubiquitous as the pecan has become, it is vulnerable to a “perfect storm” of economic threats and ecological disasters that could wipe it out within a generation. This lively history suggests why the pecan deserves to be recognized as a true American heirloom.

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  Touchpad Plus Ver 21 Class 3

  Team Orange

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  Computer Science Textbook Designed for Joyful Learning 
  
  KEY FEATURES 
  - Fun Zone: contains variety of exercises to reinforce the concepts. 
  - Let’s Plug-in: links back to previous knowledge before starting the lesson. 
  - Special Chapter: on Computational Thinking and Artificial Intelligence. 
  - QR Code: for digital interaction. 
  
  DESCRIPTION 
  Touchpad PLUS (Version 2.1) is based on Windows 10 and MS Office 2016. This series contains five sections: 
  - Digital World section introduces fundamental and application concepts to embrace computer science and integrate them with other subjects and skills. 
  - Cyber Word section covers Internet literacy and makes the students aware of cybercrime and cyber security, website development, etc. 
  - Computational Thinking section includes interesting and engaging activities on Reasoning, Visualization, Interpretation, Critical Thinking, Information Processing and Algorithmic Intelligence and there by making them smarter. 
  - Coding World section introduces students to the world of coding and thus developing their problem solving and logical skills. 
  - Artificial Intelligence (AI) section takes the students on a voyage to the world of latest trends like Robotics and AI along with an AI game, making them future ready. 
  
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
  You will learn about: 
  - Fundamentals of computers 
  ICT Tools, 
  - Computational Thinking, 
  - Coding and Artificial Intelligence, 
  - Touch Typing. 
  - AI 
  - Paint 3D 
  
  WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR 
  Grade - 3 
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  1. Computer System 
  2. Windows 10 
  3. Let’s Learn Paint 3D 
  4. Using Word 2016 
  5. Editing and Formatting in Word 2016 
  6. Internet 
  7. Stepwise Thinking 
  8. Let’s Learn Scratch 
  9. AI-Enabled Devices 
  10. Project 
  11. OGO Cyber Sample Questions

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  Quantum Mechanics Technology...

  Martin K Ettington

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  Quantum Mechanics is a strange but fundamental part of modern physics and we see the results of this theory with technology used in our daily lives. Quantum effects may also help to explain our consciousness and spiritual (paranormal) abilities. Quantum effects also lead to some very strange phenomena which seem impossible at first glance. 
  Some of the main subjects discussed here include: 
  ·        Quantum Teleportation 
  ·        Quantum Computing 
  ·        Quantum Gravity 
  ·        Quantum Consciousness 
  ·        Our Consciousness wave function 
  ·        The Multiverse 
  I also use the experiential knowledge from my prophecies and the research I’ve done on the paranormal to show potential links to quantum effects. The human ability to teleport psychically is one possible connection. 
  There seems to be a coordination between quantum effects and spiritual abilities as described in the Yoga Sutras on Patanjali. Near the end of the book I make an effort to link quantum phenomena and consciousness together.

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  Podcasting - The Ultimate Guide...

  Martin C. Glover

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  Make Your Podcast Today. Learn Podcasting Tips for Launching a Successful Online Show 
  Today only, get this audio bestseller for a special price. 
  What is a Podcast? It is audio or video shows, that when you subscribe to them, are automatically updated on your Computer, Smartphones, iPads, Tablets, and/or iPods. Think of them as free radio or TV shows which you deliver Spam-Free! directly to your audience every time you produce one. 
  Truly the ultimate podcast training audiobook whether you're new to podcasting or you're looking to improve your existing podcast. 
  From my proven methods, and simple to use strategies you will learn how to grow your podcast, acquire high profile guests, and monetize your podcast, you'll hear it all right here in this audio program. 
  Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... 
  Podcasting Basics for Everyone 
  Understanding Podcasting Terminology 
  Finding Inspiration for Your Podcasts 
  Avoid These Podcasting Mistakes 
  Podcasting Tools You Need 
  Finding Relevant Interviewees for Your Podcast 
  Questions to Ask in an Podcast Interview 
  Tips for Giving a Great Interview 
  How to Grow Your Audience for Your Podcast 
  Making Money from Your Podcasts 
  Frequently Asked Questions about Podcasting 
  And much, much more! 
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  Evolution Is Wrong - A Radical...

  Erich von Däniken

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  A Fascinating Exploration on Why the Darwinists’ Theory No Longer Explains Everything 
  There was once a set of ideas called the theory of evolution, conceived by clever people and confirmed by countless scientists. Then people discovered the electron microscope. This made it possible to make the molecules within the cell visible, and suddenly questions about evolution arose that were not possible before. Which force actually bundles the atoms in the right order? What moves the molecular chains into the correct position? How did the first living unit within the cell actually come about? How does inheritance work, how does information pass on to the next generation? Did humans descend only and exclusively from primates—as Charles Darwin and countless other great minds assumed—or did additional “engines” intervene in evolution?  
  Today it is clear: countless questions can no longer be answered with the previous theory of evolution. There is a form of life called “Blob” (Physarum polycephalum). The “thing” has neither eyes nor ears, neither a mouth nor a nose or even a brain. Nevertheless, it takes in food, overcomes obstacles by the shortest route and exchanges information with other “blobs.” The “blob” contradicts any evolutionary thought that one develops from the other. Or the “gastric-brooding frogs” (Rheobatrachus) found in Australia. They hatch their young in the stomach. Impossible in a slow, evolutionary process.  
  Everywhere there are characteristics of animals that do not want to fit into the theory of evolution anywhere. And man? Are we really the most adapted life-form on this planet? Today, more and more scientists who contradict the previous theory of evolution speak out. The theory fits the changes within the species, but it can no longer be reconciled with the inner workings of the cell. Some other influence that has so far escaped us is affecting evolution. It is called “Intelligent Design.” Intelligent planning is suspected behind this. Anyone or anything—a spirit of the universe? Aliens?—could be behind this planning.  
  Erich von Däniken uses countless examples to demonstrate the impossibility of the previous evolutionary idea. He quotes scientists who argue against the previous teaching, but also those who defend it. Unfortunately, established science still refuses to look at discrepancies and holes in the theory of evolution, even though it is quite obvious that there is more going on with regard to the development of all species, as well as human culture, than could be explained by the theory of evolution alone.

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