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  Power vs Force - The Hidden...

  Dr. David R. Hawkins

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  The publication of Power vs. Force by Sir David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D., reveals to the general public secret information heretofore only shared by the author with certain Nobelists and world leaders. 
  Analyzing the basic nature of human thought and consciousness itself, the author makes available to everyone the key to penetrating the last barrier to the advancement of civilization and science and resolving the most crucial of all human dilemmas: how to instantly determine the truth or falsehood of any statement or supposed fact. 
  All human endeavors have the common goal of understanding or influencing human experience. To this end, man has developed numerous descriptive and analytical disciplines: morality, philosophy, psychology, and so on. Regardless of what branch of inquiry one starts from (philosophy, political theory, theology) all avenues of investigation eventually converge at a common meeting point: the quest for an organized understanding of the nature of pure consciousness. 
  To explain that which is simple can be difficult indeed. Much of this book is devoted to the process of making the simple obvious. If we can understand even one simple thing in depth, we will have greatly expanded our capacity for comprehending the nature of the universe and life itself.

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  Biocivilisations - A New Look at...

  Predrag B. Slijepcevic, Vandana...

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  Biocivilisations is an important, original rethinking of the mystery of life and its deep uncertainty, exploring the complex civilisations that existed on Earth long before humans.  
  What is life? Many scientists believe life can be reduced to ‘mechanistic’ factors, such as genes and information codes. Yet there is a growing army of scientists, philosophers and artists who reject this view. The gene metaphor is not only too simplistic but deeply misleading. If there is a way to reduce life to a single principle, that principle must acknowledge the creativity of life, turning genetic determinism on its head.  
  The term biocivilisations is the acknowledgement of this uncertainty of life, as opposed to a quasi-certainty of the human position governed by a narrow time window of the scientific revolution. Life existed without humans for more than 99.99 percent of the Earth’s existence. Life will also continue without humans long after our inevitable extinction.  
  In Biocivilisations, Dr Predrag Slijep?evi? shows how bacteria, amoebas, plants, insects, birds, whales, elephants and countless other species not only preceded human beings but demonstrate elements of how we celebrate human civilisation – complex communication, agriculture, science, art, medicine and more.  
  Humans must try to adopt this wisdom from other biocivilisations that have long preceded our own. By rethinking the current scientific paradigm, Dr Slijep?evi? makes clear that a transformation – from a naïve young species into a more mature species in tune with its surroundings – will save us from our own violence and the violence we inflict on the rest of our living planet.

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  Flint - a lithic love letter

  Joanne Bourne

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  'A very British love-letter to the beauty of flint' Daily Telegraph
  Joanne Bourne has been in awe of flint as long as she can remember.
  It was all around her where she grew up in Kent: used for garden walls, to edge drives and weight dustbin lids, as well as to build pubs, churches, Roman villas and castles. For centuries it was the only building stone available.
  It is also magical. Made from the remains of plankton and sea sponges, it is second only in hardness to a diamond and can be used to make fire. Part of human development for three million years, it was used as a weapon to hunt and in war, and hung as protection against thunderbolts and fairies.
  In a deeply personal love letter to this extraordinary 'biogenic' rock, Bourne traces its geological, architectural and social history and invites us to roam with her in search of it on her beloved North Downs.
  Fusing science, poetry, history and a profound love of landscape, this is her heartfelt, thoroughly persuasive tribute to the stone she calls 'an art project of the great divine'.

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  Teamwork for Project Managers

  Tom Henricksen

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  Project Management can create exceptional teams. Collaborating with their team members with qualities of great team players. They can influence their peers and bring unity. Help your team achieve as a teamwork all-star!Learn the qualities of great team playersBuild empathy and credibilityCreate team normsAdd accountability to your teamEstablish team structure 
  We ask two leaders in the industry to share their expertise. You won't be disappointed.

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  Serverless Data Engineering -...

  Chuck Sherman

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  In the fast-paced world of data engineering, staying agile, scalable, and cost-efficient is paramount. "Serverless Data Engineering" is your essential guide to revolutionizing the way you handle data pipelines and analytics. Dive into the cutting-edge technology of serverless computing and discover how it can supercharge your data engineering projects. 
  This book begins by unraveling the fundamentals of serverless architectures, shedding light on the core components and services offered by leading cloud providers. You'll explore the stark differences between serverless and traditional data engineering approaches, setting the stage for a paradigm shift in your work. 
  From there, you'll embark on a hands-on journey through the various stages of data engineering, from data ingestion to transformation, storage, orchestration, and beyond. Learn how to architect robust data pipelines using serverless functions, and discover the power of serverless data storage solutions like data warehouses and NoSQL databases. 
  "Serverless Data Engineering" doesn't stop at the technical aspects. It delves into the critical realms of data quality, governance, monitoring, and error handling to ensure your data remains pristine and your pipelines resilient. Harness the true potential of scalability and cost optimization, and gain insights into emerging trends like edge computing and machine learning integration. 
  "Serverless Data Engineering" is your indispensable companion on the journey to mastering serverless technology and transforming your data engineering practices. Start building smarter, leaner, and more efficient data pipelines today. 
   

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  Nature & Culture - A change...

  Eco-Philosophy The Council for

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  Dalai Lama (2000) believes that seeking happiness "lies in our nature": The desire or need to be happy knows no bounds. It is something that lies in our nature. As such, it needs no grounds and it is justified by the simple fact that it is something we rightly want out of our nature. One has also asked if happiness is as important in all cultures. The answer is that happiness is at the top of the wish-list in every country; It is more important than wealth and to come to heaven, and as important as love (Diener and Biswas-Diener, 2008)...what makes us richer has been costly. The wealth, or what has been the prerequisite for wealth, has reduced a quieter life, close and stable relationships, we are moving apart. A materialistic lifestyle has a negative connection with happiness (Hellevik, 2003). NEF (2016) has calculated values on Happy Planet Index for 140 countries. Highest ranks Costa Rica and a number of other countries in Latin America. The population of Costa Rica has high values for happiness and longevity, and they have low values of ecological footprints. Norway has very high values of happiness and longevity, but also of footprints. In total, Norway is ranked twelfth and therefore highest among European countries, but closely followed by Albania. The United Kingdom is at thirty-fourth place, Canada number eighty-five and the United States number 108.

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