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On Being Certain
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Author : Robert Alan Burton
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan
Release Date : 2008-02-05
On Being Certain written by Robert Alan Burton and has been published by Macmillan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-05 with Medical categories.
Neurologist Robert Burton challenges common notions about how people think about what they know, demonstrating how the feeling of certainty comes from a place beyond knowledge and control and is a mental sensation, not evidence of fact.
On Being Certain
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Author : Robert A. Burton
language : en
Publisher: Macmillan + ORM
Release Date : 2008-02-05
On Being Certain written by Robert A. Burton and has been published by Macmillan + ORM this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-02-05 with Science categories.
“In his brilliant new book, Burton systematically shows that certainty is a mental state . . . that doesn’t dependably reflect object truth.” —Forbes You recognize when you know something for certain, right? You “know” the sky is blue, or that the traffic light had turned green, or where you were on the morning of September 11, 2001—you know these things, well, because you just do. In On Being Certain, neurologist Robert Burton challenges the notions of how we think about what we know. He shows that the feeling of certainty we have when we “know” something comes from sources beyond our control and knowledge. In fact, certainty is a mental sensation, rather than evidence of fact. Because this “feeling of knowing” seems like confirmation of knowledge, we tend to think of it as a product of reason. But an increasing body of evidence suggests that feelings such as certainty stem from primitive areas of the brain, and are independent of active, conscious reflection and reasoning. The feeling of knowing happens to us; we cannot make it happen. Bringing together cutting-edge neuroscience, experimental data, and fascinating anecdotes, Robert Burton explores the inconsistent and sometimes paradoxical relationship between our thoughts and what we actually know. Provocative and groundbreaking, On Being Certain, will challenge what you know (or think you know) about the mind, knowledge, and reason. “If there’s anything you think you’re certain of, read this book and you may change your mind.” —Skeptical Inquirer “Burton provides a compelling and thought-provoking case that we should be more skeptical about our beliefs.” —Seed Magazine
Making It To Heaven
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Author : John R. Lewis
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014-08-18
Making It To Heaven written by John R. Lewis and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-08-18 with Religion categories.
If You Died Today, Are You 100 Percent Certain You Would Go to Heaven? You Can Be. "I thought I had to wait until I die to find out if I will go to heaven." Not true. You can know right now. John, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ wrote, "I write these things to you . . . so that you may know that you have eternal life" (1 John 5:13). God loves us and desires to spend eternity with us in heaven, so He wants us to have no doubt about whether or not we will go there. He has even made a pathway that leads to this eternal life, and provided us with everything we need to find and follow it. In Making It to Heaven: How to Be Certain You'll Spend Eternity with God, you will find answers to these all-important life questions and find keys for walking this pathway: How does sin affect our eternal destiny? Will everyone go to heaven when they die? What is the one way to eternal life in heaven, with God? How can I know for certain I will go to heaven when I die? Making It to Heaven will inspire you to turn from the mundane and trivial matters of the day to focus on some of the biggest, most important questions in this life, while revealing how to join God on the path He has created to life everlasting. John Lewis has served as a pastor of Grace Church in New Glarus, Wisconsin, for fourteen years. His ministry focus has been on youth, small groups, preaching, and teaching. John graduated from Christian Life College in Mount Prospect, Illinois, with a bachelor's degree in Ministerial Studies. He also has a master's degree in Exercise Science from Northern Michigan University. John resides in New Glarus with his wife Angie and their two kids, Alayna and Noah.
Discovering The Brain
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Author : National Academy of Sciences
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 1992-01-01
Discovering The Brain written by National Academy of Sciences and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992-01-01 with Medical categories.
The brain ... There is no other part of the human anatomy that is so intriguing. How does it develop and function and why does it sometimes, tragically, degenerate? The answers are complex. In Discovering the Brain, science writer Sandra Ackerman cuts through the complexity to bring this vital topic to the public. The 1990s were declared the "Decade of the Brain" by former President Bush, and the neuroscience community responded with a host of new investigations and conferences. Discovering the Brain is based on the Institute of Medicine conference, Decade of the Brain: Frontiers in Neuroscience and Brain Research. Discovering the Brain is a "field guide" to the brainâ€"an easy-to-read discussion of the brain's physical structure and where functions such as language and music appreciation lie. Ackerman examines: How electrical and chemical signals are conveyed in the brain. The mechanisms by which we see, hear, think, and pay attentionâ€"and how a "gut feeling" actually originates in the brain. Learning and memory retention, including parallels to computer memory and what they might tell us about our own mental capacity. Development of the brain throughout the life span, with a look at the aging brain. Ackerman provides an enlightening chapter on the connection between the brain's physical condition and various mental disorders and notes what progress can realistically be made toward the prevention and treatment of stroke and other ailments. Finally, she explores the potential for major advances during the "Decade of the Brain," with a look at medical imaging techniquesâ€"what various technologies can and cannot tell usâ€"and how the public and private sectors can contribute to continued advances in neuroscience. This highly readable volume will provide the public and policymakersâ€"and many scientists as wellâ€"with a helpful guide to understanding the many discoveries that are sure to be announced throughout the "Decade of the Brain."
A Whole New Mind
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Author : Daniel H. Pink
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2006-03-07
A Whole New Mind written by Daniel H. Pink and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-03-07 with Psychology categories.
New York Times Bestseller An exciting--and encouraging--exploration of creativity from the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing The future belongs to a different kind of person with a different kind of mind: artists, inventors, storytellers-creative and holistic "right-brain" thinkers whose abilities mark the fault line between who gets ahead and who doesn't. Drawing on research from around the world, Pink (author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others) outlines the six fundamentally human abilities that are absolute essentials for professional success and personal fulfillment--and reveals how to master them. A Whole New Mind takes readers to a daring new place, and a provocative and necessary new way of thinking about a future that's already here.
What Every Body Is Saying
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Author : Joe Navarro
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2009-10-13
What Every Body Is Saying written by Joe Navarro and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-13 with Psychology categories.
OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD Joe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence officer and a recognized expert on nonverbal behavior, explains how to "speed-read" people: decode sentiments and behaviors, avoid hidden pitfalls, and look for deceptive behaviors. You'll also learn how your body language can influence what your boss, family, friends, and strangers think of you. Read this book and send your nonverbal intelligence soaring. You will discover: The ancient survival instincts that drive body language Why the face is the least likely place to gauge a person's true feelings What thumbs, feet, and eyelids reveal about moods and motives The most powerful behaviors that reveal our confidence and true sentiments Simple nonverbals that instantly establish trust Simple nonverbals that instantly communicate authority Filled with examples from Navarro's professional experience, this definitive book offers a powerful new way to navigate your world.
Seeing Like A State
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Author : James C. Scott
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2020-03-17
Seeing Like A State written by James C. Scott and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-03-17 with Political Science categories.
“One of the most profound and illuminating studies of this century to have been published in recent decades.”—John Gray, New York Times Book Review Hailed as “a magisterial critique of top-down social planning” by the New York Times, this essential work analyzes disasters from Russia to Tanzania to uncover why states so often fail—sometimes catastrophically—in grand efforts to engineer their society or their environment, and uncovers the conditions common to all such planning disasters. “Beautifully written, this book calls into sharp relief the nature of the world we now inhabit.”—New Yorker “A tour de force.”— Charles Tilly, Columbia University
The Power Of Moments
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Author : Chip Heath
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2017-10-03
The Power Of Moments written by Chip Heath and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-03 with Business & Economics categories.
The New York Times bestselling authors of Switch and Made to Stick explore why certain brief experiences can jolt us and elevate us and change us—and how we can learn to create such extraordinary moments in our life and work. While human lives are endlessly variable, our most memorable positive moments are dominated by four elements: elevation, insight, pride, and connection. If we embrace these elements, we can conjure more moments that matter. What if a teacher could design a lesson that he knew his students would remember twenty years later? What if a manager knew how to create an experience that would delight customers? What if you had a better sense of how to create memories that matter for your children? This book delves into some fascinating mysteries of experience: Why we tend to remember the best or worst moment of an experience, as well as the last moment, and forget the rest. Why “we feel most comfortable when things are certain, but we feel most alive when they’re not.” And why our most cherished memories are clustered into a brief period during our youth. Readers discover how brief experiences can change lives, such as the experiment in which two strangers meet in a room, and forty-five minutes later, they leave as best friends. (What happens in that time?) Or the tale of the world’s youngest female billionaire, who credits her resilience to something her father asked the family at the dinner table. (What was that simple question?) Many of the defining moments in our lives are the result of accident or luck—but why would we leave our most meaningful, memorable moments to chance when we can create them? The Power of Moments shows us how to be the author of richer experiences.
The Sin Of Certainty
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Author : Peter Enns
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins
Release Date : 2016-04-12
The Sin Of Certainty written by Peter Enns and has been published by HarperCollins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-12 with Religion categories.
The controversial evangelical Bible scholar and author of The Bible Tells Me So explains how Christians mistake “certainty” and “correct belief” for faith when what God really desires is trust and intimacy. With compelling and often humorous stories from his own life, Bible scholar Peter Enns offers a fresh look at how Christian life truly works, answering questions that cannot be addressed by the idealized traditional doctrine of “once for all delivered to the saints.” Enns offers a model of vibrant faith that views skepticism not as a loss of belief, but as an opportunity to deepen religious conviction with courage and confidence. This is not just an intellectual conviction, he contends, but a more profound kind of knowing that only true faith can provide. Combining Enns’ reflections of his own spiritual journey with an examination of Scripture, The Sin of Certainty models an acceptance of mystery and paradox that all believers can follow and why God prefers this path because it is only this way by which we can become mature disciples who truly trust God. It gives Christians who have known only the demand for certainty permission to view faith on their own flawed, uncertain, yet heartfelt, terms.
How To Win Friends And Influence People
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Author : Dale Carnegie
language : en
Publisher: Manjul Publishing
Release Date : 2017
How To Win Friends And Influence People written by Dale Carnegie and has been published by Manjul Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017 with Self-Help categories.