Richard Dawkins is not a shy man. Edward Larson's research shows that most scientists today are not formally religious, but Dawkins is an in-your-face atheist in the witty British style. The title of this book, refers to the Rev. William Paley's 1802 work, Natural Theology, which argued that just as finding a watch would lead you to conclude that a watchmaker must exist, the complexity of living organisms proves that a Creator exists. Not so, says Dawkins: "All appearances to the contrary, the only watchmaker in nature is the blind forces of physics, albeit deployed in a very special way... it is the blind watchmaker." Dawkins is a hard-core scientist: he doesn't just tell you what is so, he shows you how to find out for yourself.
Every page rings of truth. It is one of the best science books-one of the best any books-I have ever read.
Lee Dembart, Los Angeles Times
What Is Anthropology? Leading anthropologist Thomas Hylland Eriksen shows how anthropology is a revolutionary way of thinking about the human world. Perfect for students, but also for those who have never encountered anthropology before, this book explores the key issues in an exciting and innovative way. Eriksen explains how to see the world from below and from within - emphasising the importance of adopting an insider's perspective. He reveals how seemingly enormous cultural differences actually conceal the deep unity of humanity.
Still the Mind - An Introduction to Meditation by Alan Watts In his teachings, Alan Watts uses words to
take us beyond them. He instills in listeners not only an understanding
of meditation, but an experience of it as well. Watts first became
famous as an intellectual and then as a serious student of Buddhism and
meditation.
Still the Mind consists of several talks he gave in
his later years, recorded and edited by his son, Mark Watts. His
speaking shows a maturity and wisdom that can only come after years of
meditation, and his words are still as visionary today as when they
were first spoken. Whether you are experienced in meditation or just
beginning,
Still the Mind is an invaluable guide. It takes you on a wonderful journey that shows you the great miracle of who you really are.
Psycholinguistics Psycholinguists have shown that the comprehension and production of even the simplest language is a highly complex, almost miraculous, process. This brief introduction shows how psycholinguistic research can act as a window to the workings of the human mind.
Wonders of the World Coloring Book (Dover Coloring Book) by A. G. Smith
Reading level: Ages 9-12
Detailed, ready-to-color images of India's lovely Taj Mahal, the hanging gardens of ancient Babylon, the Mayan temples of Tikal in Guatemala, the magnificent sanctuary of Abu Simbel in Egypt, England's awesome Stonehenge, and 22 other amazing structures. Captions.
This is a great book to color. It shows all the wonders of the Ancient World as well as many "newer" wonders, such as the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and Macchu Picchu. Highly recommended.
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Still the Mind - An Introduction to Meditation by Alan Watts
