D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

• 

  Be Fruitful and Multiply - How...

  Donald Worster

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  A groundbreaking history that explores how human desires have affected our relationship with the natural world, and why this is a cause for hope Donald Worster looks back over 200,000 years of Homo sapiens to show how human nature, especially the drive for food and sex, has responded to environmental conditions throughout history. Examining how this process led from foraging to the agrarian revolution and then to a capitalist way of life, Worster brings us face to face with a third transformation of human society that is beginning to take shape in China: an ecological civilization. This meticulously researched book explores how human desires have driven us to overrun our environments, and how we have adapted by creating new relationships with the earth. Tying the past to the future and humans to the planet, Worster acknowledges that we are at a potentially dangerous tipping point. Yet he offers a surprisingly optimistic vision, full of faith in the strength of our human desires, to help us develop exciting futures in a changing world—as we have done time and again—and achieve a good life for the billions of us trying to survive on a finite planet.

  Voir livre

• 

  The Curious History of the Heart...

  Vincent M. Figueredo

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  For much of recorded history, people considered the heart to be the most important organ in the body. In cultures around the world, the heart—not the brain—was believed to be the location of intelligence, memory, emotion, and the soul. Over time, views on the purpose of the heart have transformed. Modern medicine and science dismissed what was once the king of the organs as a mere blood pump subservient to the brain, yet the heart remains a potent symbol of love and health and an important part of our cultural iconography. 
   
   
   
  This book traces the evolution of our understanding of the heart from the dawn of civilization to the present. Vincent M. Figueredo—an accomplished cardiologist and expert on the history of the human heart—explores the role and significance of the heart in art, culture, religion, philosophy, and science across time and place. He examines how the heart really works, its many meanings in our emotional and daily lives, and what cutting-edge science is teaching us about this remarkable organ. Figueredo considers the science of heart disease, recent advancements in heart therapies, and what the future may hold. He highlights the emerging field of neurocardiology, which has found evidence of a "heart-brain connection" in mental and physical health, suggesting that ancient views hold more truth than moderns suspect.

  Voir livre

• 

  Data Miner - Clear Introduction...

  Chuck Sherman

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Data mining is the art of discovering patterns, trends, and relationships buried deep within complex data. With the exponential growth of data in today's digital age, mastering data mining has become a critical skill for individuals and organizations alike. This book serves as your essential roadmap, providing a clear and accessible introduction to the core principles, techniques, and applications of data mining. 
  Starting with the basics, you will learn about the historical context and evolution of data mining, grasping the foundational concepts and terminology. You'll explore the various types of data and understand the crucial steps of data preprocessing, including data cleaning, transformation, and normalization, ensuring your data is primed for analysis. 
  Delving into the heart of data mining, the book showcases powerful tools for data exploration and visualization. You'll discover how to unleash the full potential of your data by identifying meaningful patterns and trends, enabling you to make data-driven decisions with confidence. 
  No data mining journey would be complete without exploring the realm of machine learning. "Data Miner" demystifies the realm of supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, arming you with the knowledge to build predictive models and discover hidden clusters within your data. Embracing the world of ensemble methods, you'll learn to boost the accuracy of your models and master the art of model evaluation. 
  Looking ahead, the book explores the exciting future trends in data mining, from advancements in machine learning to interdisciplinary collaborations, emphasizing the ever-growing importance of data mining in shaping the world of tomorrow. 
   

  Voir livre

• 

  The New Creationism - Building...

  Paul Garner

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The academic culture in which science is practiced today is one of tacit - if not explicit - atheism. Nowhere is this more evident than in the scientific study of how the universe began and developed - the field of origins. This book has been written in the conviction that the first eleven chapters of the book of Genesis - the Bible's book of beginnings - provide a trustworthy and accurate account of the early history of the universe. In the increasingly secular age in which we live, it is all too easy to forget that the major disciplines of science were founded by men of broadly Christian convictions. Their names are perhaps familiar to us - Boyle, Ray, Hooke, Newton, Faraday - but there is often an embarrassed silence concerning the spiritual beliefs that motivated these scientific giants. Like the astronomer, Kepler, these men perceived that in their scientific insights they were thinking God's thoughts after him'. Today, however, there is a sense of collective amnesia about the religious motivations of these men.

  Voir livre

• 

  Guided Meditation for Spirit Guide

  Meditative Hearts

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Do you yearn for spiritual guidance and deeper connection to the unseen realms? Are you curious about the wisdom and support that spirit guides can offer you? Imagine having access to a source of profound insight and love, always ready to assist you on your life’s journey. 
  Introducing a powerful guided meditation designed to help you connect with your spirit guide. This audio book provides a serene and immersive experience, guiding you through meditation practices that open the channels of communication with your spiritual helpers. Through calming narration and intuitive techniques, you’ll be led on a journey to meet and interact with your spirit guide, gaining valuable insights and a sense of companionship. 
  Whether you’re seeking guidance for specific challenges, spiritual growth, or a deeper sense of peace, this guided meditation offers a pathway to profound connection and understanding. With regular practice, you’ll find yourself more attuned to the presence and messages of your spirit guide, enhancing your intuition and enriching your spiritual life. 
  Don’t let the opportunity to connect with your spiritual support system pass you by. Embrace this meditative journey and discover the wisdom and love your spirit guide has to offer. Start today and experience the transformative power of connecting with your spirit guide, bringing clarity, comfort, and guidance into your life.

  Voir livre

• 

  Care Without Pathology - How...

  Christoph Hanssmann

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Over the past two decades, medical and therapeutic approaches to transgender patients have changed radically, from treating a supposed pathology to offering gender-affirming care. Based on ethnographic fieldwork in New York City and Buenos Aires, Care without Pathology moves across the Americas to show how trans- health activists have taken on the project of depathologization. 
   
   
   
  In New York, Christoph Hanssmann examines activist attempts to overturn bans on using public health dollars to fund trans- health care. In Argentina, he traces how trans- activists marshaled medical statistics and personal biographies to reveal state violence directed against trans- people and travestis. Hanssmann also demonstrates the importance of understanding transphobia in the broader context of gendered racism, ableism, and antipoverty, arguing for the rise of a thoroughly coalition-based mass mobilization. 
   
   
   
  Care without Pathology highlights the distributive arguments activists made to access state funding for health care, combating state arguments that funding trans- health care is too specialized, too expensive, and too controversial. Hanssmann situates trans- health as a crucible within which sweeping changes are taking place—with potentially far-reaching effects on the economic and racial barriers to accessing care.

  Voir livre