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Essay on scientific interpretation of human phenomena, called "marvelous" phenomena. Their integration into biology and the philosophy of evolution. Parapsychology. Body, mind and spirit. An essay that thrills and nourishes.
When Jack goes to visit his brother-in-law's house, he gets more than he bargained for. Sam is a big, hulking guy with a wife named Tiffany, and they've been playing around with guys on tape. Sam makes Jack a simple offer: If he wants to get with Tiffany, he'll have to let Sam have his way with him first. Will Jack give in to this bisexual seduction?Ver livro
This is a concise summary and analysis of A Brief History of Intelligence , by Max Bennett. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Max Bennett. Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview. A Brief History of Intelligence explores the evolution of human intelligence, examining its development from early ancestors to modern-day humans. The book delves into the biological, psychological, and social factors that have shaped cognitive abilities, offering insights into how intelligence has been measured and understood throughout history. It provides a clear and engaging overview of the science behind human thought, decision-making, and problem-solving, while addressing the implications for the future of intelligence.Ver livro
This audiobook has been recorded using Text to speech (TTS). The Bible is a profound book on many levels. Spiritually it holds questions and answers for what it means to be human. Historically it reveals the lives of thousands of individuals and dozens of nations. It is not a book written by one man or one god. It is a collection of thoughts, poems and histories collated together in one mega-volume. There are cyphers, codes and systems that hide secrets. There are metaphors that evade ordinary reasoning. In this film we are going to zone in one those codes and metaphors to unravel a massive hidden history. A sacred truth that has found itself locked away in the societies man created in later days such as the Freemasons. This ultimate secret stretches back in time for thousands of years and was included within the pages of the Bible. This is the tale of a powerful and secret organization that has influenced mankind for millennia. This is the tale of how their existence brought about a number of mysteries that we will now unravel. This is the story of the Holy Secret Society.Ver livro
SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE AND THE HESSELL-TILTMAN PRIZEA journey told through stories and songs into Doggerland, the ancient region that once joined the east coast of England to Holland. Time Song tells of the creation, the existence and the loss of a country now called Doggerland, a huge and fertile area that once connected the entire east coast of England with mainland Europe, until it was finally submerged by rising sea levels around 5000 BC. Blackburn mixes fragments from her own life with a series of eighteen 'songs' and all sorts of stories about the places and the people she meets in her quest to get closer to an understanding of Doggerland. She sees the footprints of early humans fossilised in the soft mud of an estuary alongside the scattered pockmarks made by rain falling eight thousand years ago. She visits a cave where the remnants of a Neanderthal meal have turned to stone. In Denmark she sits beside Tollund Man who seems to be about to wake from a dream, even though he has lain in a peat bog since the start of the Iron Age.Ver livro
Nestled along the shores of the Indian Ocean, Kilwa emerged as a vibrant cultural and trading hub whose origins can be traced back to the mingling of diverse peoples and traditions. Long before it became known as a dominant maritime power, the region was home to indigenous communities that thrived on the rich resources of the East African coast. The arrival of Arab and Persian traders introduced new goods, ideas, and cultural practices, setting in motion a transformation that would lay the groundwork for Kilwa’s future prominence. The early formation of Kilwa was not the result of a single event but rather a gradual process influenced by its strategic geographic location. Its natural harbor provided an ideal meeting point for merchants navigating the vast Indian Ocean, linking the interior of Africa with the markets of Arabia, India, and even China. This advantageous position allowed Kilwa to evolve from a modest trading outpost into a bustling urban center, where economic opportunities attracted people from far and wide. As the trade networks expanded, so did the cultural exchange. The integration of Islamic traditions played a significant role in shaping the identity of the nascent city-state. Early Muslim traders and scholars brought with them not only the teachings of Islam but also innovative approaches to governance, education, and law. This infusion of new perspectives blended with existing local customs, creating a unique cultural synthesis that became characteristic of the Swahili coast. Over time, the fusion of indigenous and foreign elements fostered a distinct identity, one that celebrated both its African roots and the influences of distant lands.Ver livro
Zeno of Elea, a philosopher from ancient Greece, is best known for his paradoxes, which have intrigued thinkers for over two millennia. These paradoxes, particularly those dealing with motion, challenge fundamental concepts of space, time, and the nature of infinity. While Zeno's ideas emerged within the context of ancient philosophical debates, their relevance persists today in various fields of study, from physics to mathematics and philosophy. One of the most striking aspects of Zeno's paradoxes is their ability to question assumptions that many take for granted. The Paradox of Achilles and the Tortoise, for example, suggests that a faster runner (Achilles) could never overtake a slower one (the tortoise) if the tortoise has a head start. At first glance, this seems absurd, as we know that Achilles would inevitably pass the tortoise in a real race. However, Zeno’s argument raises deeper questions about how we understand infinite divisions in space and time. Today, this paradox invites reflection on the nature of infinity, a concept that remains central in modern mathematics and the study of calculus. Zeno’s paradoxes also raise critical questions about the nature of motion itself. His Arrow Paradox, for instance, claims that an arrow in flight is always at rest at any given moment in time, suggesting that motion is an illusion. While this may seem like a mere abstract thought experiment, it has significant implications for how we perceive the passage of time and the continuum of motion. In modern physics, the concept of time and motion is constantly reexamined, especially in the context of relativity theory, where time can bend and stretch depending on an object's velocity and position in space. Zeno’s paradoxes, thus, offer an early philosophical precursor to these scientific discussions.Ver livro
