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You Are the Universe – Deepak Chopra & Menas C. Kafatos, Ph.D.

by Myrna Posted on August 29, 2019

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You Are the Universe

Discovering Your Cosmic Self and Why It Matters

Deepak Chopra & Menas C. Kafatos, Ph.D.

Genre: Science & Nature

Price: $2.99

Publish Date: February 7, 2017

Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER  • Deepak Chopra joins forces with leading physicist Menas Kafatos to explore some of the most important and baffling questions about our place in the world.  "A riveting and absolutely fascinating adventure that will blow your mind wide open!" —Dr. Rudolph E. Tanzi   What happens when modern science reaches a crucial turning point that challenges everything we know about reality? In this brilliant, timely, and practical work, Chopra and Kafatos tell us that we've reached just such a point. In the coming era, the universe will be completely redefined as a "human universe" radically unlike the cold, empty void where human life is barely a speck in the cosmos.   You Are the Universe  literally means what it says–each of us is a co-creator of reality extending to the vastest reaches of time and space. This seemingly impossible proposition follows from the current state of science, where outside the public eye, some key mysteries cannot be solved, even though they are the very issues that define reality itself:   • What Came Before the Big Bang? • Why Does the Universe Fit Together So Perfectly? • Where Did Time Come From? • What Is the Universe Made Of? • Is the Quantum World Linked to Everyday Life? • Do We Live in a Conscious Universe? • How Did Life First Begin?   “The shift into a new paradigm is happening,” the authors write. “The answers offered in this book are not our invention or eccentric flights of fancy. All of us live in a participatory universe. Once you decide that you want to participate fully with mind, body, and soul, the paradigm shift becomes personal. The reality you inhabit will be yours either to embrace or to change.” What these two great minds offer is a bold, new understanding of who we are and how we can transform the world for the better while reaching our greatest potential.

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Einstein’s Shadow – Seth Fletcher

by Myrna Posted on April 27, 2019

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Einstein’s Shadow

A Black Hole, a Band of Astronomers, and the Quest to See the Unseeable

Seth Fletcher

Genre: Astronomy

Price: $2.99

Publish Date: October 9, 2018

Publisher: Ecco

Seller: HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS


A NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S CHOICE Einstein’s Shadow follows a team of elite scientists on their historic mission to take the first picture of a black hole, putting Einstein’s theory of relativity to its ultimate test and helping to answer our deepest questions about space, time, the origins of the universe, and the nature of reality Photographing a black hole sounds impossible, a contradiction in terms. But Shep Doeleman and a global coalition of scientists are on the cusp of doing just that.  With exclusive access to the team, journalist Seth Fletcher spent five years following Shep and an extraordinary cast of characters as they assembled the Event Horizon Telescope, a virtual radio observatory the size of the Earth. He witnessed their struggles, setbacks, and breakthroughs, and along the way, he explored the latest thinking on the most profound questions about black holes. Do they represent a limit to our ability to understand reality? Or will they reveal the clues that lead to the long-sought Theory of Everything? Fletcher transforms astrophysics into something exciting, accessible, and immediate, taking us on an incredible adventure to better understand the complexity of our galaxy, the boundaries of human perception and knowledge, and how the messy human endeavor of science really works. Weaving a compelling narrative account of human ingenuity with excursions into cutting-edge science, Einstein’s Shadow is a tale of great minds on a mission to change the way we understand our universe—and our place in it.  

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A Briefer History of Time – Stephen Hawking & Leonard Mlodinow

by Myrna Posted on March 15, 2018

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A Briefer History of Time

The Science Classic Made More Accessible

Stephen Hawking & Leonard Mlodinow

Genre: Science & Nature

Price: $14.99

Publish Date: September 27, 2005

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

Seller: Penguin Random House LLC


#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHORS The science classic made more accessible • More concise • Illustrated FROM ONE OF THE MOST BRILLIANT MINDS OF OUR TIME COMES A BOOK THAT CLARIFIES HIS MOST IMPORTANT IDEAS   Stephen Hawking’s worldwide bestseller A Brief History of Time remains a landmark volume in scientific writing. But for years readers have asked for a more accessible formulation of its key concepts—the nature of space and time, the role of God in creation, and the history and future of the universe. A Briefer History of Time is Professor Hawking’s response. Although “briefer,” this book is much more than a mere explanation of Hawking’s earlier work. A Briefer History of Time both clarifies and expands on the great subjects of the original, and records the latest developments in the field—from string theory to the search for a unified theory of all the forces of physics. Thirty-seven full-color illustrations enhance the text and make A Briefer History of Time an exhilarating and must-have addition in its own right to the great literature of science and ideas.

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Congratulations, by the way – George Saunders

by Myrna Posted on June 15, 2015

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Congratulations, by the way

Some Thoughts on Kindness

George Saunders

Genre: Self-Improvement

Price: $7.99

Publish Date: April 22, 2014

Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

Seller: Random House, LLC


NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Three months after George Saunders gave a graduation address at Syracuse University, a transcript of that speech was posted on the website of The New York Times, where its simple, uplifting message struck a deep chord. Within days, it had been shared more than one million times. Why? Because Saunders’s words tap into a desire in all of us to lead kinder, more fulfilling lives. Powerful, funny, and wise, Congratulations, by the way is an inspiring message from one of today’s most influential and original writers. Praise for Congratulations, by the way   “As slender as a psalm, and as heavy.” — The New York Times   “The graduating college senior in your life probably just wants money. But if you want to impart some heartfelt, plainspoken wisdom in addition to a check, you can't do much better than [ Congratulations, by the way ].” — Entertainment Weekly “The loving selflessness that [George Saunders] advises and the interconnectedness that he recognizes couldn’t be purer or simpler—or more challenging.” — Kirkus Reviews   “Warm and tender.” — Publishers Weekly From the Hardcover edition.

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Buying Into Solar Power, No Roof Access Needed

by ChelseaDown Posted on June 19, 2014

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How to Paint Citadel Miniatures: Mek Gunz – Games Workshop

The roar of Mek Gunz has heralded the end for many a hapless foe. Spitting out blasts of crackling energy, swatting planes out of the air or crushing their victims in crackling fists of bright green force, these big, clanky field guns have enough dakka to stomp even the toughest targets. Of course, as no self-respecting Ork would be left behind when there’s

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The Art of Raising a Puppy (Revised Edition) – Monks of New Skete

For more than thirty years the Monks of New Skete have been among America’s most trusted authorities on dog training, canine behavior, and the animal/human bond. In their two now-classic bestsellers, How to be Your Dog’s Best Friend and The Art of Raising a Puppy, the Monks draw on their experience as long-time breeders of German shepherds and as t

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Rescuing Riley, Saving Myself – Zachary Anderegg & Pete Nelson

While hiking on a solo vacation in a remote, uninhabitable region of Arizona, Zachary Anderegg happened upon Riley, an emaciated puppy clinging to life, at the bottom of a 350-foot canyon. In a daring act of humanity that trumped the deliberate savagery behind Riley’s presence in such a place, Zak single-handedly orchestrated a delicate rescue. What didn’t c

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How to Be Your Dog’s Best Friend – Monks of New Skete

For nearly a quarter century, How to Be Your Dog’s Best Friend has been the standard against which all other dog-training books have been measured. This new, expanded edition, with a fresh new design and new photographs throughout, preserves the best features of the original classic while bringing the book fully up-to-date. The result: the ultimate trai

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How to Raise the Perfect Dog – Cesar Millan & Melissa Jo Peltier

From the bestselling author and star of National Geographic Channel’s Dog Whisperer , the only resource you’ll need for raising a happy, healthy dog. For the millions of people every year who consider bringing a puppy into their lives–as well as those who have already brought a dog home–Cesar Millan, the preeminent dog behavior expert, says, “Yes,

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How to Paint Citadel Miniatures: Big Mek With Shock Attack Gun – Games Workshop

Especially talented or popular Mekboyz will soon attract a following, lording it over a growing gang of underlings. A Mek with this much clout is referred to as a Big Mek, and can prove indispensable to the local Warboss with his knowledge of shokk attack guns, force field technology, and tellyporta rigs. Yet Warbosses don’t willingly suffer rivals. If a Big

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Warhammer 40,000 (Interactive Edition) – Games Workshop

In the nightmare future of the 41st Millennium, Mankind teeters upon the brink of extinction. The galaxy-spanning Imperium of Man, beset on all sides by ravening aliens, foul traitors and Warp-spawned Daemons, looks once more to its greatest heroes to stave off the encroaching darkness. There is no time for peace. No respite. No forgiveness. There is only wa

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Codex: Orks (Enhanced Edition) – Games Workshop

Orks thunder into battle bellowing “Waaagh!” at the top of their lungs. They fall upon their foes like an avalanche, a vast horde of barbaric greenskined warriors wielding an assortment of crude but deadly weapons. All Orks live for fighting. They are addicted to the thunderous racket of really big guns, to speeding about in ramshackle trucks and buggies, an

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White Dwarf Issue 20: 13 June 2014 – White Dwarf

Of all the weapons found in the 41st Millennium, little can be regarded as deadly as the one that teleports a terrified Snotling into your brain; say hello to the new shokk attack gun! It’s joined in White Dwarf issue 20 by a host of Orky dakka as the Mek Guns make their arrival too. To celebrate all of this, Adam pens a feature on why Orks are now one

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A Big Little Life – Dean Koontz

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In a profound, funny, and beautifully rendered portrait of a beloved companion, bestselling novelist Dean Koontz remembers the golden retriever who changed his life. A retired service dog, Trixie was three when Dean and his wife, Gerda, welcomed her into their home. She was superbly trained, but her greatest gifts couldn’t be taught

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Science Standards Divide a State Built on Coal and Oil

by Myrna Posted on May 18, 2014

Wyoming, which has been enriched by the sale of its natural resources, was the first state to reject new national science standards for schools, but it likely won’t be the last. Link to original –  Science Standards Divide a State Built on Coal and Oil ; ;Related ArticlesCalifornia Wildfires Spread Across Hills, Leveling HomesMatter: When Predators Vanish, So Does the EcosystemThe Science Behind Forest Fires ;

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Jane Kleeb vs. the Keystone Pipeline

by Myrna Posted on May 16, 2014

An environmental activist has organized an unlikely group to protest the project: Nebraska ranchers and farmers. Read this article: Jane Kleeb vs. the Keystone Pipeline ; ;Related ArticlesMatter: When Predators Vanish, So Does the EcosystemCalifornia Wildfires Spread Across Hills, Leveling HomesFire Season Starts Early, and Fiercely ;

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Study: Recent Warming May Have Been Dramatically Underestimated

by kosiczek1910 Posted on November 15, 2013

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The so-called global warming “pause”—in essence, the contention that global warming has slowed down or even stopped over the past 15 years—drew dramatic media attention. Arguably, it derailed the entire rollout of the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s Fifth Assessment Report back in late September.

All that….and yet a new study in the Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society suggests there might not have even been a global warming “pause” at all. Rather, the notion of a “pause” may just be the result of incomplete data: In particular, a lack of weather stations in the remote Arctic region. That gap is problematic because we know that Arctic amplification is occurring and global warming is moving particularly fast there. The dramatic new low in Arctic sea ice extent in the year 2012 put an exclamation point on that finding.

The new paper, by Kevin Cowtan of the University of York in the UK and Robert Way of the University of Ottawa, uses an array of techniques to show that the lack of Arctic coverage probably biases global temperature estimates, and particularly those from the Hadley Center in the UK, in a cool direction. Then the study use two approaches, including one drawing on data from satellites, to try to fill this well known gap in observational temperature data. The upshot is quite dramatic: as RealClimate.org points out, the new temperature trend over the past 15 years falls directly into line with the larger warming trend. The alleged global warming slowdown vanishes.

On the just released episode of the Inquiring Minds podcast (stream above), Penn State climate researcher Michael Mann commented on the new study and its significance. “We’ve known for some time that there’s a potential bias in some estimates of the global average temperature from not including some parts of the Arctic, where the data are sparse, but where we know most of the warming is taking place,” Mann explained. “And if you don’t sample that part of the Arctic, you’re underestimating the rate at which the globe is warming.”

The whole idea of a global warming pause is “really not supported by good science,” concludes Mann.

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Rare Look at a Baby Kipunji – One of the World’s Most Endangered Monkeys

by Myrna Posted on June 5, 2013

A rare look at a baby kipunji, one of the most endangered monkeys on the planet. Continue at source –  Rare Look at a Baby Kipunji – One of the World’s Most Endangered Monkeys ; ;Related ArticlesDot Earth Blog: How Storm Chasers Have Made Tornado Alley SaferHow Storm Chasers Have Made Tornado Alley SaferThe Right Rules for Keeping Ships from Hitting Right Whales ;

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