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  Nineteen Ways of Looking at...

  Patrick House

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  A concise, elegant, and thought-provoking exploration of the mystery of consciousness and the functioning of the brain.Despite decades of research, remarkable imagery, and insights from a range of scientific and medical disciplines, the human brain remains largely unexplored. Consciousness has eluded explanation.Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness offers a brilliant overview of the state of modern consciousness research in twenty brief, revealing chapters. Neuroscientist and author Patrick House describes complex concepts in accessible terms, weaving brain science, technology, gaming, analogy, and philosophy into a tapestry that illuminates how the brain works and what enables consciousness. This remarkable book fosters a sense of mystery and wonder about the strangeness of the relationship between our inner selves and our environment.A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  Einstein's Unfinished Dream -...

  Don Lincoln

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  Humanity has long looked to the sky and marveled at the world around us. We've wondered why the world is the way it is and whether it has to be that way. For millennia these questions were theological, transitioning to philosophical during the Enlightenment, but the discipline that now drives progress is science. We now look forward, hoping to make additional connections and create a better understanding of the ultimate laws of nature. We dream of a time when we have developed a theory of everything—a theory that answers all questions. 
   
   
   
  There is so much that we don't know. This book is up front about our ignorance and spends some time dispelling some of the more popular theories. It then redirects the listener's attention to how we will actually move forward, by identifying things we don't yet understand and engaging with the experiments that will drive our comprehension. 
   
   
   
  Einstein's Unfinished Dream explores the cutting-edge research of modern particle physicists that pushes us slowly towards a theory of everything. Marshalling decades of experience in distilling high-level scientific concepts, Lincoln invites listeners into the mysteries of dark matter, dark energy, matter/antimatter asymmetry, quark and lepton flavor, and other phenomena that have puzzled humanity for centuries.

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  Stop Fear of Heights Sleep...

  Harmooni

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  Are you tired of missing out on breathtaking views and thrilling experiences because your fear of heights keeps you grounded? Do you find yourself wondering if there's a way to conquer your vertigo and embrace the world from new heights? Can you envision a future where you confidently stand atop mountains, gaze down from skyscrapers, and explore elevated vistas without a hint of fear? 
  The path to overcoming your fear of heights and unlocking a world of adventure begins with the Stop Fear of Heights Sleep Hypnosis Meditation. 
  Can you picture a night where you peacefully drift into a deep slumber, leaving behind the fear and anxiety that heights trigger? This transformative audio book is meticulously crafted to guide you into a state of profound relaxation, allowing you to reprogram your subconscious mind to respond to heights with calm and courage. 
  Say farewell to the sweaty palms, racing heart, and paralyzing fear, and welcome a future where you stand tall and fearless in the face of elevation. This audio book isn't just a guide; it's your companion on the path to a life unburdened by fear. 
  As you embark on this journey, you'll gain the tools to manage anxiety, boost self-confidence, and embrace the world from new perspectives. Imagine a future where you relish the thrill of heights, exploring the world's beauty with unshakable confidence. 
  The Stop Fear of Heights Sleep Hypnosis Meditation is your ticket to a life free from the limitations of acrophobia. Don't let your fear of heights keep you earthbound any longer – take the first step toward fearless elevation tonight.

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  Secrets of the Sea: The story of...

  Robert Vennell

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  **SHORTLISTED FOR THE OCKHAM NZ BOOK AWARD BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK OF NONFICTION** 
  An illuminating tour through the native sea creatures of Aotearoa, by the bestselling author of The Meaning of Trees 
   
    
  Secrets of the Sea is a fascinating introduction to New Zealand's fish and shellfish, weaving together history, biology and culture to reveal how these unique and intriguing creatures have shaped our lives. Ranging from sandy shores and rocky reefs to the open ocean and its cavernous depths, Robert Vennell celebrates the magic and mystery of the world beneath the waves. 
  Lavishly illustrated with stunning photographs and fascinating historical illustrations. 
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  'Steeped in history and tradition, Secrets of the Sea is a standout ... gorgeously illustrated, and with stunning photography, Secrets of the Sea is a resplendent unravelling of the mysteries surrounding some of the incredible inhabitants of Aotearoa waters' Jo Lucre, Wellington Regional News 
  'Secrets of the Sea is a treasury of interesting facts, beautiful photography and remarkable prose. Beyond the luscious illustrations is a perfect blend of science, history and mātauranga Māori that gives the text depth and relevance and reveals in fascinating (and urgent) ways the interconnectedness of the human and extra human world. Visually compelling and hugely accessible, this impactful book will delight the marine biologist, sea aficionado and general reader alike.' New Zealand Book Awards Trust, Ockham shortlist for Best Illustrated Book of Nonfiction

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  The Function of Reason

  Alfred North Whitehead

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  Whitehead presented these three lectures at Princeton University in 1929. Although 85 years have passed, his central thesis and his analysis remain remarkably current. The scientific materialism that Whitehead opposed with such vigor continues to dominate in academic circles, and even now those who question that worldview are often accused of being antiscientific. This is especially true in discussions of the nature of the human mind and its relation to the body (particularly the brain).It is hard to find a contemporary thinker with a better perspective on the nature and role of natural science than Whitehead, who, with Bertrand Russell, published Principia Mathematica in 1910; who taught logic and mathematics at Trinity College of Cambridge University; who taught philosophy of science at University College London; and who was a professor of philosophy at Harvard University beginning in 1924. Whitehead's cosmology is far from antiscientific, but he does explain why scientific method and technological practice alone are not able to provide a comprehensive understanding of the full range of human thought and experience. This work explains what we must do to achieve such a comprehensive understanding.© Agora Publications

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  Above Life's Turmoil

  James Allen

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  The turmoil of the world we cannot avoid, but the disturbances of mind we can overcome. The duties and difficulties of life claim our attention, but we can rise above all anxiety concerning them. Surrounded by noise, we can yet have a quiet mind; involved in responsibilities, the heart can be at rest; in the midst of strife, we can know the abiding peace. The twenty pieces which comprise this book, unrelated as some of them are in the letter, will be found to be harmonious in the spirit, in that they point the reader towards those heights of self-knowledge and self-conquest which, rising above the turbulence of the world, lift their peaks where the Heavenly Silence reigns. (Summary from the book)

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