What We Cannot Know

Author: Marcus Du Sautoy
Publisher: Fourth Estate
ISBN: 9780007576661
Category : Discoveries in science
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Britain's most famous mathematician takes us to the edge of knowledge to show us what we cannot know. Is the universe infinite? Do we know what happened before the Big Bang? Where is human consciousness located in the brain? And are there more undiscovered particles out there, beyond the Higgs boson? In the modern world, science is king: weekly headlines proclaim the latest scientific breakthroughs and numerous mathematical problems, once indecipherable, have now been solved. But are there limits to what we can discover about our physical universe? In this very personal journey to the edges of knowledge, Marcus du Sautoy investigates how leading experts in fields from quantum physics and cosmology, to sensory perception and neuroscience, have articulated the current lie of the land. In doing so, he travels to the very boundaries of understanding, questioning contradictory stories and consulting cutting edge data. Is it possible that we will one day know everything? Or are there fields of research that will always lie beyond the bounds of human comprehension? And if so, how do we cope with living in a universe where there are things that will forever transcend our understanding? In What We Cannot Know, Marcus du Sautoy leads us on a thought-provoking expedition to the furthest reaches of modern science. Prepare to be taken to the edge of knowledge to find out if there's anything we truly cannot know.

7 Things Your Teenager Won't Tell You

Author: Jenifer Lippincott
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0812969596
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
REVISED AND UPDATED 2011 EDITION The essence of adolescence hasn't changed since this book was first published in 2005. Their brains haven't skipped a growth spurt; their search for identity hasn't been called off or even detoured; they haven't forgotten how to speak with the ease of attitude. And yet, fingers fly across keys to a host of new adolescent domains--from texting to iTunes, from chats to anything-on-demand. This update traverses new adolescent territory, both charted and uncharted, to bring parents up-to-speed on what to expect and how to deal. Every teenager keeps secrets, and if you're like most parents, you worry about what your kids don't tell you--especially when they prefer text messages and social networking sites to face-to-face conversation. Now this popular guide has been revised and updated to address the challenges parents face with a wired and Web-savvy generation. Jenifer Lippincott and Robin Deutsch offer a deceptively simple plan for talking to your kids that's based on a simple set of rules: Teens need to stay safe, show respect, and keep in touch--online, and in real life.

Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible

Author: Michael F. Bird
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310538866
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
Answers to the most common questions and misconceptions about the Bible Seven Things I Wish Christians Knew about the Bible is a short and readable introduction to the Bible—its origins, interpretation, truthfulness, and authority. Bible scholar, prolific author, and Anglican minister Michael Bird helps Christians understand seven important "things" about this unique book: how the Bible was put together; what "inspiration" means; how the Bible is true; why the Bible needs to be rooted in history; why literal interpretation is not always the best interpretation; how the Bible gives us knowledge, faith, love, and hope; and how Jesus Christ is the center of the Bible. Seven Things presents a clear and understandable evangelical account of the Bible's inspiration, canonization, significance, and relevance in a way that is irenic and compelling. It is a must read for any serious Bible reader who desires an informed and mature view of the Bible that will enrich their faith.

The Jungle

Author: Upton Sinclair
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chicago (Ill.)
Languages : en
Pages : 442

Book Description

7 Things Your Teenager Won't Tell You

Author: Jenifer Lippincott
Publisher: Ballantine Books
ISBN: 0307490750
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 274

7 Things He'll Never Tell You

Author: Kevin Leman
Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
ISBN: 1414327927
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 218

Book Description
Kevin Leman wants you to know that men are less complicated than you give them credit for. At the core of men, you'll find a sensitive, emotional being that needs to feel loved, respected and needed. Men are very protective of their core. It's this protective behavior that keeps men from openly sharing their feelings with women. But, Kevin Leman knows that the more you understand and are sensitive to the fears, anxieties, and insecurities that make the men in your life behave the way they do, the stronger your relationships will be.

Stuff You Should Know

Author: Josh Clark
Publisher: Flatiron Books
ISBN: 1250268516
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 336

Book Description
From the duo behind the massively successful and award-winning podcast Stuff You Should Know comes an unexpected look at things you thought you knew. Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant started the podcast Stuff You Should Know back in 2008 because they were curious—curious about the world around them, curious about what they might have missed in their formal educations, and curious to dig deeper on stuff they thought they understood. As it turns out, they aren't the only curious ones. They've since amassed a rabid fan base, making Stuff You Should Know one of the most popular podcasts in the world. Armed with their inquisitive natures and a passion for sharing, they uncover the weird, fascinating, delightful, or unexpected elements of a wide variety of topics. The pair have now taken their near-boundless "whys" and "hows" from your earbuds to the pages of a book for the first time—featuring a completely new array of subjects that they’ve long wondered about and wanted to explore. Each chapter is further embellished with snappy visual material to allow for rabbit-hole tangents and digressions—including charts, illustrations, sidebars, and footnotes. Follow along as the two dig into the underlying stories of everything from the origin of Murphy beds, to the history of facial hair, to the psychology of being lost. Have you ever wondered about the world around you, and wished to see the magic in everyday things? Come get curious with Stuff You Should Know. With Josh and Chuck as your guide, there’s something interesting about everything (...except maybe jackhammers).

Wall Street Secrets-7 Things You Need to Know

Author: Michael S. Lawrie
Publisher: Joyous Noise Publishing
ISBN: 9780971433304
Category : Finance, Personal
Languages : en
Pages : 100

Book Description

7 Things to Know About Getting Money for Your Business

Author: Dr. David Doriscar
Publisher: Elm Hill
ISBN: 1400331242
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 70

Book Description
This book will share some insights for both people who are currently in need of getting money for their business as well as people that are in a situation where they currently do not feel like they need any money but would like to be armed with the knowledge that may be useful if they ever did need to consider financing. This book will arm the reader (Business owner, or aspiring Business owner) with the perspective that most funders have, which will allow the Business principal to better anticipate and position themselves in a way that can increase their chances for receiving funding. The book was written after witnessing the different perspectives that business owners and funders have, its aim is to bridge that gap so that there can be greater understanding between those aspiring to receive funds and those giving it. The book is mainly focus on speaking to those aspiring to receive funds, to help them be more successful by learning these 7 things they should know as a foundational piece to their funding endeavors.

The 7 Things Every Young Black Entrepreneur Should Know

Author: Karabo Che Mokoape
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN: 1776094344
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 211

Book Description
The go-to guide for every young black entrepreneur! The 7 Things Every Young Black Entrepreneur Should Know is a practical and inspirational guidebook aimed at empowering the next generation of young black entrepreneurs. All the information in this book is based on the author’s decades of experience as an entrepreneur and represents a distillation of the most important lessons he’s learnt. Readers will be empowered to understand how to leverage their strengths, minimise their weaknesses, count the true cost of success, be patient, distinguish between good and bad ideas, manage risk, raise funding wisely and build shared prosperity.