[PDF] Making Sense Of Nonsense eBook

Author : Raymond Moody
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 22,89 MB
Release : 2020-01-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0738763373

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What do the whimsical writings of Dr. Seuss have in common with near-death experiences? The answer is that nonsense writing and spiritual experiences seem to defy all logic and yet they both can make a powerful personal impact. In this book, New York Times bestselling author Dr. Raymond Moody shares the groundbreaking results of five decades of research into the philosophy of nonsense, revealing dynamic new perspectives on language, logic, and the mystical side of life. Explore the meaningful feelings that accompany nonsense language and learn how engaging with nonsense can help you on your own spiritual path. Discover how nonsense transcends classical logic, opening the doorway to new spiritual and philosophical breakthroughs. With dozens of examples from literature, comedy, music, and the history of religion, this book presents a unique new approach to the mysteries of the human spirit.

Author : Jules Goddard
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 30,94 MB
Release : 2012-05-03
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1847658210

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This is a book for managers who know that their organisations are stuck in a mindset that thrives on fashionable business theories that are no more than folk wisdom, and whose so-called strategies that are little more than banal wish lists. It puts forward the notion that the application of uncommon sense - thinking or acting differently from other organisations in a way that makes unusual sense - is the secret to competitive success. For those who want to succeed and stand out from the herd this book is a beacon of uncommon sense and a timely antidote to managerial humbug.

Author : Adesola M. Elegbede
Publisher : Covenant Publishing
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 23,33 MB
Release : 2018-05-29
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781907734366

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Why me, why this, why now? Life could not be more meaningless. If God is good, why does He allow evil? If He is All-powerful, why doesn't He prevent evil? Making Sense of Nonsense is a well-written and engaging book for those who want answers to questions about life or deepen their understanding of the things in life that appear not to make sense to them. Prophetess Adesola Elegbede raised many of life's questions and sought to answer them in a way that lay men and women will understand. She urges that when all hope is lost, when the world seems to be caving in, and all you want to do is lie in your bed and pray to fall asleep instead of falling apart, remember that the struggle you see today must develop you for the strength you need tomorrow. Hope empowers us to chase light even inside gross darkness. The darkest of nights cannot defeat the sunrise of hope. Disappointments are finite, but hope is infinite. It is her prayer that as you read this book, you might, in the end, see that there is indeed some sense in the nonsensical things of life.

Author : Jack D. Schwager
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 373 pages
File Size : 27,69 MB
Release : 2012-10-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 1118523164

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Bestselling author, Jack Schwager, challenges the assumptions at the core of investment theory and practice and exposes common investor mistakes, missteps, myths, and misreads When it comes to investment models and theories of how markets work, convenience usually trumps reality. The simple fact is that many revered investment theories and market models are flatly wrong—that is, if we insist that they work in the real world. Unfounded assumptions, erroneous theories, unrealistic models, cognitive biases, emotional foibles, and unsubstantiated beliefs all combine to lead investors astray—professionals as well as novices. In this engaging new book, Jack Schwager, bestselling author of Market Wizards and The New Market Wizards, takes aim at the most perniciously pervasive academic precepts, money management canards, market myths and investor errors. Like so many ducks in a shooting gallery, Schwager picks them off, one at a time, revealing the truth about many of the fallacious assumptions, theories, and beliefs at the core of investment theory and practice. A compilation of the most insidious, fundamental investment errors the author has observed over his long and distinguished career in the markets Brings to light the fallacies underlying many widely held academic precepts, professional money management methodologies, and investment behaviors A sobering dose of real-world insight for investment professionals and a highly readable source of information and guidance for general readers interested in investment, trading, and finance Spans both traditional and alternative investment classes, covering both basic and advanced topics As in his best-selling Market Wizard series, Schwager manages the trick of covering material that is pertinent to professionals, yet writing in a style that is clear and accessible to the layman

Author : Dr. Joe Schwarcz
Publisher : Anchor Canada
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 28,39 MB
Release : 2009-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 0307374645

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When did "chemical" become a dirty word? Forty or so years ago, chemistry -- which had been recognized as a miracle-making boon to humanity - somehow became associated with warfare, sinister food additives, "toxins" and pollution. It's a situation that Dr. Joe Schwarcz aims to put into perspective. Yes, there's a downside to chemistry, he says, but this is dwarfed by its enormous benefits. Dr. Joe's new collection of commentaries will inspire an appreciation for the science of everyday life, and equip you to spot the muddled thinking, misunderstandings and deceptions in media stories and advertising claims. Does organic food really always equal better food? Are vaccines dangerous? Will the latest health fad make you ill? Do expensive wrinkle creams do the job? What are the best ways to avoid cancer? The answers to such questions often lie in an understanding of the chemistry involved. Ask Dr. Joe. Science, Sense and Nonsense celebrates chemistry's great achievements, lambastes its charlatans, and explores its essential connections to our wellbeing. And does so in authoritative, highly readable, good humoured style.

Author : Jamie Holmes
Publisher : Crown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 47,17 MB
Release : 2016-10-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0385348398

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An illuminating look at the surprising upside of ambiguity—and how, properly harnessed, it can inspire learning, creativity, even empathy Life today feels more overwhelming and chaotic than ever. Whether it’s a confounding work problem or a faltering relationship or an unclear medical diagnosis, we face constant uncertainty. And we’re continually bombarded with information, much of it contradictory. Managing ambiguity—in our jobs, our relationships, and daily lives—is quickly becoming an essential skill. Yet most of us don’t know where to begin. As Jamie Holmes shows in Nonsense, being confused is unpleasant, so we tend to shutter our minds as we grasp for meaning and stability, especially in stressful circumstances. We’re hard-wired to resolve contradictions quickly and extinguish anomalies. This can be useful, of course. When a tiger is chasing you, you can’t be indecisive. But as Nonsense reveals, our need for closure has its own dangers. It makes us stick to our first answer, which is not always the best, and it makes us search for meaning in the wrong places. When we latch onto fast and easy truths, we lose a vital opportunity to learn something new, solve a hard problem, or see the world from another perspective. In other words, confusion—that uncomfortable mental place—has a hidden upside. We just need to know how to use it. This lively and original book points the way. Over the last few years, new insights from social psychology and cognitive science have deepened our understanding of the role of ambiguity in our lives and Holmes brings this research together for the first time, showing how we can use uncertainty to our advantage. Filled with illuminating stories—from spy games and doomsday cults to Absolut Vodka’s ad campaign and the creation of Mad Libs—Nonsense promises to transform the way we conduct business, educate our children, and make decisions. In an increasingly unpredictable, complex world, it turns out that what matters most isn’t IQ, willpower, or confidence in what we know. It’s how we deal with what we don’t understand.

Author : Jean Bricmont
Publisher : Springer
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 20,55 MB
Release : 2017-10-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 3319652710

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Permeated by the author's delightful humor, this little book explains, with nearly no mathematics, the main conceptual issues associated with quantum mechanics: The issue of determinism. Does quantum mechanics signify the end of a deterministic word-view? The role of the human subject or of the "observer" in science. Since Copernicus, science has increasingly tended to dethrone Man from his formerly held special position in the Universe. But quantum mechanics, with its emphasis on the notion of observation, may once more have given a central role to the human subject. The issue of locality. Does quantum mechanics imply that instantaneous actions at a distance exist in Nature? In these pages the author offers a variety of views and answers - bad as well as good - to these questions. The reader will be both entertained and enlightened by Jean Bricmont's clear and incisive arguments.

Author : Dayton Preston
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 47,42 MB
Release : 2010-12
Category :
ISBN : 9781456838607

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Winning Your Weight gets you out of the trap of habits that only produce frustration because of the lack of lasting results. Nonsense: I should eat a big breakfast. Nonsense: I need to eat fat-free if I want to lose weight. Nonsense: The less I eat the better. Nonsense: I need to eat a special combination of foods to lose weight. Nonsense: I shouldn't eat after 6pm. Nonsense: I should avoid carbs as much as possible. Nonsense: Ab gadgets and sit ups will flatten my stomach. Nonsense: The glycemic index is the answer to losing weight. Nonsense: If I'm not hungry, I shouldn't eat. Nonsense: I need weight loss supplements to help lose weight. Nonsense: I have to eat from a list of foods to maintain control of what I eat. Nonsense: I have to eat from pre-packaged meals to control my food intake. Nonsense: I need to detox my body and jump start my efforts. Nonsense: Surgery is my only hope.

Author : Jane Feber
Publisher : Maupin House Publishing, Inc.
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 28,7 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Education
ISBN : 1934338168

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Move beyond boring word drills and vocabulary quizzes with Active Word Play! The 31 engaging games and activities in Active Word Play encourage students in grades four and up to make new vocabulary words their own. As students actively work with words, the connections they make help them understand and retain the words they are learning. Jane Feber's active-engagement approach infuses Active Word Play with the same enthusiasm your students will experience when they play these games and create make-and-takes that promote long-term retention of new vocabulary words. Step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and templates-as well as lists of common roots, prefixes, and suffixes-make this a ready-to-go resource you'll use over and over. You just choose the words from literature or content-area and basal texts that fit your instructional needs. Students will have as much fun learning the new words as you will teaching them!