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Mathematics for Human Flourishing
Francis Su - 2020
To miss out on mathematics is to live without experiencing some of humanity's most beautiful ideas.In this profound book, written for a wide audience but especially for those disenchanted by their past experiences, and award-winning mathematician and educator weaves parables, puzzles, and personal reflections to show how mathematics meets basic human desires - such as for play, beauty, freedom, justice, and love - and cultivates virtues essential for human flourishing.These desires and virtues, and the stories told here, reveal how mathematics is intimately tied to being human. Some lessons emerge from those who have struggled, including philosopher Simone Weil, whose own mathematical contributions were overshadowed by her brother's and Christopher Jackson, who discovered mathematics as an inmate in a federal prison.Christopher's letters to the author appear throughout the book and show how this intellectual pursuit can - and must - be open to all.PLEASE NOTE: If purchasing this title in the Audible version, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.RUNNING TIME ⇒ 6hrs. and 52mins.©2020 Francis Edward Su (P)2020 Tantor
Computer Science With C++ Concepts File Handling Data Structures - Vol. I and II
Sumita Arora
Physical Condition: Torn Pages.
Other People
Neil Gaiman - 2001
Free online fiction.“Time is fluid here,” said the demon.
The Challenge from Beyond
H.P. Lovecraft - 1935
Moore, Robert E. Howard, H.P. Lovecraft, A. Merritt. As historian/critic Sam Moskowitz says, The Challenge from Beyond is "An All-Star game of supernatural horror. Though a series of special circumstances a group of all-time great writers of fantasy came together to collaborate on a single story--a literary landmark." A Futures-Past Dwarf-Star Classic Novelette.
The Emerald Tablets of Thoth-The-Atlantean
Maurice Doreal - 1994
Written around 36,000 B.C. by Thoth, an Atlantean priest-king, this manuscript dates far back beyond reach of any Egyptian writings ever found. The author, Thoth, a Master-Teacher of the early Egyptians, put this treatise to writing in his native Atlantean language and Dr. Doreal, by use of his expertise as an Occultist and Master of time and space, was given the directive to retrieve these Tablets and translate them into English for the edification of modern man. The powerful and rhythmic verse of Thoth is wonderfully retained in Doreal's translation. Contained within the pages of Thoth's masterpiece of Spiritual and Occult Wisdom is the synthesis of the Ancient Wisdom Teachings, the guideline for initiates of all ages, revealing the Knowledge and Wisdom hitherto held secret, but now in this New Age, revealed to all Seekers on the Path of Light. Dr. M. Doreal, Ms.D., Psy.D., is the Spiritual; Teacher of a multitude of Seekers of Light, having founded a Metaphysical Church and College - The Brotherhood of the White Temple, Inc. He is the author of all of the Organization's writings and teachings, having been given permission for the Esoteric Wisdom to be remitted in a public forum by the Great White Lodge, the Elder Brothers of mankind who shape and form the Spiritual evolution of earth's inhabitants. The Brotherhood of the White Temple, Inc. is a correspondence school, accredited through the State of Colorado, and mails out to its world-wide membership weekly Lessons of Truth. Its four and one-half year College Course unveils the secrets of the Symbolism of all Mystery Schools, giving precisely and beautifully, the step by step progression all Seekers have searched for in their quest for Oneness with God, and for attainment of Cosmic Consciousness. "Read, Believe or not, but read, and the vibration found therein will awaken a response in your soul.' - Doreal
The Inexperienced Ghost
H.G. Wells - 1902
Wells. Do not confuse with The Inexperienced Ghost, a collection of H.G. Wells short stories that includes this short story, which can be found here.
Inner Space: Introduction to Kabbalah, Meditation and Prophecy
Aryeh Kaplan - 1991
In Part Two, Rabbi Kaplan explores the text of Ezekiel's "Vision of the Chariot". He reveals that all prophecy stems from meditation and details the training a prophet undergoes.(254 Pages)
No One at the Wheel: Driverless Cars and the Road of the Future
Samuel I. Schwartz - 2018
Our time at the wheel is done. Driving will become illegal, as human drivers will be demonstrably more dangerous than cars that pilot themselves. Is this an impossible future, or a revolution just around the corner? Sam Schwartz, America's most celebrated transportation guru, describes in this book the revolution in self-driving cars. The ramifications will be dramatic, and the transition will be far from seamless. It will overturn the job market for the one in seven Americans who work in the trucking industry. It will cause us to grapple with new ethical dilemmas-if a car will hit a person or a building, endangering the lives of its passengers, who will decide what it does? It will further erode our privacy, since the vehicle can relay our location at any moment. And, like every other computer-controlled device, it can be vulnerable to hacking. Right now, every major car maker here and abroad is working on bringing autonomous vehicles to consumers. The fleets are getting ready to roll and nothing will ever be the same, and this book shows us what the future has in store.
On the Plurality of Worlds
David Kellogg Lewis - 1985
Lewis argues that the philosophical utility of modal realism is a good reason for believing that it is true.
The Dark Messiah
Michael Anderle - 2016
Michael, the Archangel himself, has returned after a hundred and fifty years rejuvenating in the Etheric Dimension. Now, the most powerful male Vampire the world had ever known is back. The problem? The world went through an Apocalypse and what little honor and justice that previously existed, is gone. Further, his love has left to the stars somewhere, fighting for those on Earth. Now, Michael has to figure out where he is, where he needs to go, help those who need help and figure out how to follow in his love's path. Because if there is one thing that Honor Demands, it is that he make good on his promise to Bethany Anne. Those feeding themselves on the backs of others have very little time to realize an important fact. This Dark Messiah has little compunction about killing. ** As noted in other series set in the Kurtherian Universe, there IS cursing in this book, occasionally, it's funny, too. ** Kurtherian Gambit Series Titles Include: First Arc Death Becomes Her (01) - Queen Bitch (02) - Love Lost (03) - Bite This (04) Never Forsaken (05) - Under My Heel (06) Kneel Or Die (07) Second Arc We Will Build (08) - It’s Hell To Choose (09) - Release The Dogs of War (10) Sued For Peace (11) - We Have Contact (12) - My Ride is a Bitch (13) Don’t Cross This Line (14) Third Arc (Due 2017) Never Submit (Jan) (15) - Never Surrender (16) - Forever Defend (17) Might Makes Right (18) - Ahead Full (19) - Capture Death (20) Life Goes On (21) **New Series** The Second Dark Ages The Dark Messiah (01) The Darkest Night (02) Mar 2017 Darkest Before The Dawn (03) July 2017 Light Is Breaking (04) Nov 2017 The Boris Chronicles * With Paul C. Middleton * Evacuation Retaliation Revelation Dec 2016 Restitution 2017 Reclaiming Honor * With JUSTIN SLOAN * Justice Is Calling (01) Claimed By Honor (02) Jan 2017 The Etheric Academy * With TS PAUL * ALPHA CLASS (01) Dec 2016/Jan 2017 ALPHA CLASS (02) Feb/Mar 2017 ALPHA CLASS (03) May/June 2017 Terry Henry “TH” Walton Chronicles * With Craig Martelle * Book 1 – Nomad Found (Out) Book 2 – Nomad Redeemed (Jan 2017) Book 3 - Nomad Unleashed (2017) Book 4 - Nomad Supreme(2017) SHORT STORIES Frank Kurns Stories of the Unknownworld 01 (7.5) You Don’t Mess with John’s Cousin Frank Kurns Stories of the Unknownworld 02 (9.5) Bitch’s Night Out Frank Kurns Stories of the Unknownworld 03 (13.25) * With Natalie Grey * BELLATRIX Anthologies Glimpse Honor in Death (Michael’s First Few Days) Beyond the Stars: At Galaxy's Edge Tabitha’s Vacation
Confucius, Buddha, Jesus, and Muhammad
Mark W. Muesse - 2010
Now, this 36-lecture series takes you deep into the life stories and legacies of these four iconic figures, revealing the core teachings, and thoughts of each, and shedding light on the historical processes that underlie their phenomenal, enduring impact.Speaking from multilevel personal experience with these teachings, Professor Muesse leads you in an inquiry with a dynamic double thrust.First, you'll get the chance to reflect in depth on the most essential values of spirituality and the art of living, seen from four archetypal perspectives. Second, you'll delve into the historical contexts and individual lives of the four sages, and how the religious and philosophical traditions we associate with them came into being. The lectures serve as a unique window on the origins of these traditions, through their focus on the teachings, actions, and historical roles of the sages who inspired them. In uncovering the original wisdom and practices of each sage, you'll grapple with key questions. How did each man understand the nature of the universe? How did each envision the human self? What did they each see as the path to true self-realization? In words reflecting profound and compassionate insight, these lectures bring the teachings vividly alive as they speak to their essential purpose and as they shed light on the choices we all face, moment by moment, in living deliberately and savoring life to the fullest.
Tobit's Dog: A Novel
Michael Nicholas Richard - 2014
Then one day forces beyond his control start a cascade of misfortune that leaves him blind and nearly destitute. It is then that an affable travelling musician, who calls himself Ace Redbone, shows up on his doorstep claiming to be a distant relative. In an effort to alleviate his family's dire situation, Tobit allows his son, Tobias, to accompany Ace Redbone on a quest to collect a long overdue debt. Together, Ace, Tobias, and a most peculiar dog named Okra set off on a journey that will lead to unexpected consequences. Currents of grace begin rippling through not only Tobit's family but his entire community as hidden crimes are revealed and justice, which had almost been despaired of, is served. This retelling of the biblical story of Tobit, set in North Carolina during the Depression, brings to life in surprising ways the beloved Old Testament characters, including the important but often overlooked family dog.
Lost Lives, Lost Art: Jewish Collectors, Nazi Art Theft, and the Quest for Justice
Melissa Müller - 2009
Their diverse taste ranged from manuscripts and musical instruments to paintings by Old Masters and the avant-garde. But their stigma as Jews in Nazi Germany and occupied Europe doomed them to exile or death in Hitler’s concentration camps. Here, after years of meticulous research, Melissa Müller (Anne Frank: The Biography) and Monika Tatzkow (Nazi Looted Art) present the tragic, compelling stories of 15 Jewish collectors, the dispersal of their extraordinary collections through forced sale and/or confiscation, and the ongoing efforts of their heirs to recover their inheritance. For every victory in the effort to return these works to their rightful heirs, there are daunting defeats and long court battles. This real-life legal thriller follows works by Rembrandt, Klimt, Pissarro, Kandinsky, and others. Praise for Lost Lives, Lost Art: <!--StartFragment--> “A heartbreaking and enthralling story of the brutal and mindless Nazi destruction of a singularly cultivated caste of rich German and Austrian Jews and the pillage of their great art collections: a world that was lost and could never be recreated.” ~ Louis Begley"Each chapter focuses on a single collector. . . the adulatory profiles [are] matched with an attractive layout and an abundance of well-selected images." ~ Wall Street Journal "The book is meticulously researched, brilliantly and dispassionately written, and is in all likelihood a game changer in the world of art, art provenance, and art restitution that will resound for years to come."~ ForeWord Reviews"Richly illustrated with excellent art reproductions and family photographs, this is a solid addition to works on Nazi art plundering and the world of art restitution, ownership, and property rights. This will be of great interest to readers wanting to know more about upper-class Austrian and German Jews. Recommended." ~ Library Journal