Quantum theory is so shocking that Einstein could not bring himself to accept it. It is so important that it underpins all modern sciences. Without it, we'd have no molecular biology, no understanding of DNA, no genetic engineering, no computers. A century after the development of quantum mechanics, In Search of Schrödinger's Cat tells the full story of how scientists reckoned with a truth stranger than any fiction. John Gribbin leads us into the ever more bizarre and fascinating world of the smallest particles we have discovered, requiring only that we approach it with an open mind. He introduces the ... |
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75th Anniversary Edition. Market developments over the past seven decades have borne out the wisdom of Graham's basic policies, and in today's volatile market, The Intelligent Investor remains essential. It is the most important book you will ever read on making the right decisions to protect your investments and make them grow. Featuring updated commentaries which accompany every chapter of Graham's book-leaving his original text untouched-from noted financial journalist Jason Zweig, this newly revised edition offers readers an even clearer understanding of Graham's wisdom and how it should be applied ... |
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Robert Greene is a master guide for millions of readers, distilling ancient wisdom and philosophy into essential texts for seekers of power, understanding and mastery. Now he turns to the most important subject of all - understanding people's drives and motivations, even when they are unconscious of them themselves. We are social animals. Our very lives depend on our relationships with people. Knowing why people do what they do is the most important tool we can possess, without which our other talents can only take us so far. Drawing from the ideas and examples of Pericles, Queen Elizabeth I, Martin Luther King Jr, ... |
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The 7 Rules for Richer, Happier Days. ... We are busier than ever. But do we really know which experiences bring us joy and success, and which don`t? Cultural commentator James Wallman, bestselling author of Stuffocation, investigates our fear of missing out and the problem of unfulfilling time, and finds a powerful answer - a revolutionary approach to life based on the latest scientific discoveries. Bursting with original stories, fresh takes on tales you thought you knew, and insights from psychology, economics and culture, Time and How to Spend It reveals a seven-point checklist that will help you avoid empty, waste- ... |
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Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching is the source of Zen Buddhism, and is probably the most broadly influential spiritual text in human history. Complete & Unabridged. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, cloth-bound, pocket-sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition is translated and introduced by David Hinton. Fluent in ancient Chinese and an acclaimed poet, he skilfully reveals how remarkably current and even innovative this text is after 2500 years. According to legend, Lao Tzu left China at ... |
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A Breakthrough Program to Treat the Root Cause of Illness and Optimize Your Health. After suffering for years with unexplainable health issues, Dr. Ben Lynch discovered the root cause dirty genes. Genes can be born dirty or merely act dirty in response to your environment, diet, or lifestyle-causing lifelong, life-threatening, and chronic health problems, including cardiovascular disease, autoimmune disorders, anxiety, depression, digestive issues, obesity, cancer, and diabetes. Based on his own experience and successfully helping thousands of clients, Dr. Lynch shows you how to identify and optimize both types of dirty ... |
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A religious problem. It does not seem reasonable to describe the young man who shot twenty children and six staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, in 2012 as a religious person. This is equally true for the Colorado theatre gunman and the Columbine High School killers. But these murderous individuals had a problem with reality that existed at a religious depth. As one of the members of the Columbine duo wrote: The human race isn't worth fighting for, only worth killing. Give the Earth back to the animals. They deserve it infinitely more than we do. Nothing means anything anymore.' ... |
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The hedgehog is lonely. So he writes a letter, inviting the animals of the forest to visit. But before he can post it, doubts start flooding his mind... As winter draws in, can anything save the hedgehog from himself? An overthinking hedgehog boxes himself in with a litany of worries and paranoias in this deliciously witty first volume in Toon Tellegen's philosophical and heartwarming series of fables for grownups, perfect for fans of Charlie Mackesy. The first in the internationally bestselling series of witty, moving and philosophical animal fables for adults. ... |
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A Brief Tour of Everything We Know. Are you a human? Do you have a mind? Then this book is for you: a wonderfully entertaining overview of all of psychology by one of its greatest experts. Nothing is more familiar and yet less understood than the human mind. It defines the experience of being human, and yet its workings contain some of the deepest mysteries ever encountered. Written by one of the world's greatest teachers of psychology, The Human Mind provides a masterful and riveting guide to all that we have learned since modern science began probing those mysteries. It will illuminate everything you think and ... |
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Create delicious dishes from My Neighbor Totoro, Howl's Moving Castle, and more with this cookbook inspired by the stunning worlds of Studio Ghibli! Whether they offer a moment of family bonding, comfort in difficult situations, or pesky temptations, the kitchen scenes are always of central importance in Studio Ghibli films. Now, with Studio Ghibli: The Unofficial Cookbook, you can recreate more than twenty of these movie-inspired recipes in your own home! Featuring recipes such as the sumptuous bento from My Neighbor Totoro, the herring and pumpkin pie from Kiki's Delivery Service, the red bean buns from ... |
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Create ready-to-go, fun, and delicious meals inspired by My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away, and more with this beautiful bento cookbook celebrating the imaginative worlds of Studio Ghibli! Make delicious bento lunches modeled after your favorite Studio Ghibli movie characters. The easy-to-follow recipes are fun to make and fun to eat! Recipes for fans: Create Calcifer, No-Face, Ponyo, and more with bentos that celebrate characters from My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service, Princess Mononoke, Castle in the Sky, Howl's Moving Castle, Spirited Away, and ... |
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Learn to cook, host, and eat like a private chef with 100 recipes from Meredith Hayden of Wishbone Kitchen. Inspired by years working as a chef in New York City and the Hamptons, as well as her childhood summers on Nantucket, Meredith Hayden makes food that is both unfussy and elegant-often with a touch of whimsy. In The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook, Meredith teaches you to cook like a professional hostess (and have fun while doing it). This is the kind of food to celebrate every season of life; the kind of cooking you don't start until you've made yourself a drink first. Recipes range from 20-minute meals to show- ... |