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As the failures of physicalism begin to shake the confidence of even the most biased of its supporters, a new view on the nature of reality is establishing itself as the only tenable alternative: Analytic Idealism. According to it, there is a world out there independent of our individual minds, but such world is—just like ourselves—also mental or experiential. While being a realist, naturalist, rationalist, and even reductionist view, Analytic Idealism flips our culture-bound intuitions on their head.

When I was in my early twenties, a friend asked me to take the Correctional Officer test. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. For 5 years I walked through the valley of the shadow of death in a prison and I didn't fear evil. A detailed account of my day-to-day inside one of the most dangerous prisons in the United States and I lived to tell about it.

After being cheated on, individuals may feel battered by emotion, with nowhere to turn, and no roadmap in sight. International relationship advice authors Wayne and Tamara Mitchell provide that roadmap through Cheating in a Nutshell: What Infidelity Does to the Victim.

Stephen Hawking’s phenomenal, multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time, introduced the ideas of this brilliant theoretical physicist to readers all over the world. Now, in a major publishing event, Hawking returns with a lavishly illustrated sequel that unravels the mysteries of...

Number one bestselling author Janet Evanovich teams up with award-winning author Dorien Kelly to deliver a sparkling novel of romantic suspense, small-town antics, secretive sabotage, and lots and lots of beer Kate Appleton needs a job. Her husband has left her, she's been fired from her...

Quantum theory is at the heart of modern physics, but how does it actually work? NASA scientist and communicator Sten Odenwald demystifies the subject and makes this crucial topic accessible to everyone. Featuring topics such as Schrodinger's cat, the wave-particle duality and the newly emerging theories of quantum gravity, as well as the personalities behind the science, such as Max Planck, Neils Bohr, Werner Heisenberg, Richard Feynman and many more, Knowledge in a Nutshell: Quantum Physics provides an essential introduction to cutting edge science.

Johannes Vermeer: Light, Silence, and the Art of Seeing A definitive exploration of the life, art, and enduring mystery of a master Johannes Vermeer (1632–1675) painted fewer than forty known works—yet few artists have shaped the way we see the world as profoundly as he did. This book offers a richly informed, deeply engaging journey into Vermeer’s life, art, and legacy, written from the perspective of a world-renowned art historian and curator specializing in Vermeer and the Dutch Golden Age. Moving beyond biography alone, this book situates Vermeer within the cultural, scientific, ...

From Descartes' famous line "I think, therefore I am" to Kant's fascinating discussions of morality, the thinkers of the Enlightenment have helped to shape the modern world. Ranging across Enlightenment thinking from Berkeley to Rousseau, Enlightenment Philosophy in a Nutshell explains important ideas such as Locke's ideas of primary and secondary qualities, Kant's moral rationalism, and Hume's inductive reasoning.

Carl Jung was the founder of analytical psychology who revolutionized the way we approached the human psyche. Drawing on Eastern mysticism, mythology and dream analysis to develop his theories, Jung proposed many ideas which are still influential today, including introversion, extroversion and the collective unconscious.

I’m Emma McAdam, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and my mission is to make mental health resources more easy to access. I take therapy skills and psychological research and condense them down into bite-sized nuggets of help.I’m here to spread the message that while mental illness is real, it’s common, it’s debilitating, it’s also treatable. There are dozens of research-backed approaches to treating depression, anxiety, and other mental illness. Change, growth, and healing are possible. Please keep courage! Try one little thing every day to improve your life and health and ...

The wonder of the nine-book Conversations with God body of work is that it contains everything human beings need to know in order to make life on Earth a joyous, meaningful, and fulfilling experience. Perhaps more remarkably, it presents this information in terms so clear that it is virtually impossible to misinterpret or misunderstand.

Life is a game, but no one hands you the rulebook at birth. However, this book can be your ultimate guide to mastering the choices, difficulties, and modifications that characterize your journey. This book isn’t just about conquest—it’s about strategy. The author breaks down the three golden rules of life: respect, discipline, and protecting your peace.

Life is now evolving at a more rapid rate than humans have ever experienced before. As the world spins, quantum science has blown old Newtonian models to bits, while opening vast new realms of possibility. We’re riding an accelerating arc of material and spiritual change that demands a radical change in our own minds and thinking. The Quantum Mindset in a Nutshell teaches us that anything we can imagine is considered possible.

How to quickly master the 2,500 year-old teachings of Buddhist philosophy to live a happier and more meaningful life starting tomorrow...without worshipping a golden statue of Buddha! This audiobook is about you! You...living a happier and more meaningful life! You...finding more peace, joy, and love. And you - mastering the core teachings of Buddha so that you can live the life you know you deserve!

Transition to a Secure Retirement with Confidence and Clarity — even if Social Security feels like a maze of confusion and unknowns. Are you overwhelmed by the complicated rules surrounding Social Security benefits? Do you fear making costly mistakes as you approach retirement? Are you uncertain about when and how to claim your benefits for maximum advantage? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you are part of a vast community of individuals approaching retirement who share the same concerns! The good news is there's a clear way forward. This insightful guide aims to provide ...

Filled with helpful diagrams and simple summaries, Knowledge in a Nutshell: Cognitive Psychology is perfect for the non-expert, taking the complexities of the science of the mind and making them easy to understand.

An invaluable aid to understanding . Creation . Life . The Rapture . Endtimes . Death . The Afterlife. This book is a great resource and aid to understanding everythng about the Bible, especially the difficult and grey areas and the deep mysteries.It covers creation, life, the rapture, end times, death and the aterlife in great details. It is guaranteed to be a great study help for Christians who have not had enough time to fully digest the Bible, the atheists, the agnostics and people of other religious persuasions and to all those who are still struggling to decide whether they should or ...

From Socrates' fascinating discussions of morality and virtue to Pythagoras' attempts to understand the arrangement of the cosmos, the thinkers of the ancient world provided us with an astonishing array of ideas that has helped to shape the modern world.

Number one bestselling author Janet Evanovich teams up with award-winning author Dorien Kelly to deliver a sparkling novel of romantic suspense, small-town antics, secretive sabotage, and lots and lots of beer Kate Appleton needs a job. Her husband has left her, she's been fired from her...

Unlock the Mysteries of the Bible and Discover Life-Changing Wisdom! Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the sheer size and complexity of the Bible? Are you searching for a concise yet comprehensive guide that brings the Scriptures to life? Look no further! 'The Bible in a Nutshell' is the ultimate companion for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the most influential book in human history. In this meticulously crafted guide, you'll embark on a captivating journey through each book of the Bible, uncovering its key themes, messages, and profound teachings. From the awe-inspiring stories ...