Dreams of Final Theory: The Scientist's Search for the Ultimate Laws of Nature
A scientist recounts his search for the laws of nature, imagining the shape of a final theory on nature and the effects its discovery will have on the human spirit. 60,000 first printing. $60,000 ad/promo.
These 500 puzzles offer the ultimate challenge for solvers who want to pit their wits against crafty conundrums, stretch their mental powers, and sharpen their IQs. The degree of difficulty keeps rising in each of the 20 sections, so work through them in methodical order to find mathematical patterns that seem to reoccur and visual clues that overlap. That helps as the problems get harder, but beware: just when you think you're caught on to the trick, it changes
This is a synthesis of two one-volume works: Encyclopaedia of Psychic Science and Spence's Encyclopaedia of Occultism. Although I haven't read the entire two volumes, I must say that I'm impressed by the comprehensive nature of the set. It includes articles about modern occult magicians like Isaac Bonewits and doesn't leave out critics of the paranormal such as James Randi. Also check out the 4-vol. Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 24-vol. Man, Myth & Magic 2-vol. Encyclopedia of Freemasonry, and Bernard McGinn's
An easy-to-follow map for successfully navigating the perils of personal financial planning When it comes to their own finances, most people don't know what to do--or what not to do--until it's too late. Money Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make is an easy-to-follow rule book for recognizing and avoiding the ordinary, often-overlooked financial missteps that can ruin the best-laid financial plans, and haunt investors for years.
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Of Science and Scientists
Although abundance of material is available in the form of biographies and writings of scientists, very little information is found on what made these scientists not only great discoverers but humane too, blessed with humour, humility and humanism like us, the lesser known mortals. Science is in a continuous state of progression and those involved in this unique adventure bring out the modes and methods of their investigation.
