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Physics, Fractals and Flowers

Physics, Fractals and Flowers

Peter Anthony Cook

Austin Macauley Publishers
2024
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At the core of scientific thought lies a fundamental misconception, one that has kept humanity ensnared in what future generations will dub the 'Aeons of Ignorance.' This book unveils this profound oversight, introducing a 'foundational grand narrative' that harmonizes the realms of science. Dive into the exploration of a long-anticipated unifying theory, rooted in a singular, recurring pattern. "Surely underneath it all is something so beautiful, so simple, that when we find it in a decade, a century, or a millennium, we will all turn to each other and say, how can it have been otherwise, how can we have been so stupid?" - John Wheeler, physicist
The Understanding of Causation and the Production of Action

The Understanding of Causation and the Production of Action

Peter Anthony White

Psychology Press Ltd
2015
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This text is an attempt to trace out a line of development in the understanding of how things happen, from origins in infancy to mature forms in adulthood. There are two distinct but related ways in which people understand things as happening, denoted by the terms "causation" and "action". This book is concerned with both.; The central claim and organizing principle of the book is that, by the end of the second year of life, children have differentiated two core theories of how things happen. These theories deal with causation and action. The two theories have a common point of origin in the infant's experience of producing actions, but thereafter diverge, both in content and in realm of application. Once established, the core theories of causation and action never change, but form a permanent metaphysical underpinning on which subsequent developments in the understanding of how things happen are erected. The story of development is therefore largely the story of how further concepts become attached to integrated with the core theories. Although the developmental and adult literatures on causal understanding appear at first glance to have little in common, in fact this appearance is illusory, and the idea of two theories helps to bring the two literatures in contact with each other.; The book begins with a survey of the main philosophical ideas about causation and action. Following this, the possible origins of understanding in infancy are reviewed, and separate chapters then deal with the development of understanding of action and causation through childhood. This is then linked to the adult understanding of action and causation, and the literature on adult causal attribution and causal judgement is reviewed from this perspective.
Love's Triumph. an Opera. as It Is Perform'd at the Queen's Theatre in the Hay-Market. by P. Motteux.
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT068216Vertical chain lines. At foot of the titlepage: "Price one shilling"; a variant does not have this.London: printed for Jacob Tonson, 1708. 8],40p.; 4
Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion: Prentice Hall Philosophy Series

Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion: Prentice Hall Philosophy Series

Peter Anthony Bertocci; Arthur E. Murphy

Literary Licensing, LLC
2012
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""Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion"" is a comprehensive guide to the central concepts and debates in the field of philosophy of religion. Written by Peter Anthony Bertocci, this book is part of the Prentice Hall Philosophy Series and is designed to introduce readers to the key ideas and arguments that have shaped the discipline of philosophy of religion.The book begins by exploring the nature and scope of the philosophy of religion, including the different approaches that scholars have taken to the subject. It then delves into some of the most important topics in the field, such as the nature of God, the problem of evil, and the relationship between faith and reason.Throughout the book, Bertocci provides clear explanations of complex philosophical concepts and theories, making them accessible to readers with little or no background in the subject. He also includes a range of examples and case studies to illustrate how these concepts are applied in real-world contexts.Whether you are a student of philosophy, theology, or religious studies, or simply interested in exploring the big questions of life, ""Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion"" is an essential guide to this fascinating and important field of study.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Love's Triumph. An Opera. As it is Perform'd at the Queen's Theatre in the Hay-Market. By P. Motteux
The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.Western literary study flows out of eighteenth-century works by Alexander Pope, Daniel Defoe, Henry Fielding, Frances Burney, Denis Diderot, Johann Gottfried Herder, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, and others. Experience the birth of the modern novel, or compare the development of language using dictionaries and grammar discourses. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT068216Vertical chain lines. At foot of the titlepage: "Price one shilling"; a variant does not have this.London: printed for Jacob Tonson, 1708. 8],40p.; 4
Acis and Galatea

Acis and Galatea

Peter Anthony Motteux

Gale Ecco, Print Editions
2018
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The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions to preserve these invaluable works in the largest archive of its kind. Now for the first time these high-quality digital copies of original 18th century manuscripts are available in print, making them highly accessible to libraries, undergraduate students, and independent scholars.The eighteenth-century fascination with Greek and Roman antiquity followed the systematic excavation of the ruins at Pompeii and Herculaneum in southern Italy; and after 1750 a neoclassical style dominated all artistic fields. The titles here trace developments in mostly English-language works on painting, sculpture, architecture, music, theater, and other disciplines. Instructional works on musical instruments, catalogs of art objects, comic operas, and more are also included. ++++The below data was compiled from various identification fields in the bibliographic record of this title. This data is provided as an additional tool in helping to insure edition identification: ++++British LibraryT070697The libretto only, by P.A. Motteux. With a half-title.London: printed for J. Roberts, 1723. 24p.; 8
The Long and the Short of It

The Long and the Short of It

Peter Anthony Barbieri

iUniverse
2018
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What does it mean to have a personality that is slightly skewed? I am not speaking of a personality that throughout its ?earthly? tenure exhibits qualities of excess, be they psychosomatic, psychotic, delusional, or narcissistic; I am speaking of a personality that on occasion, given the depth of emotional entrapment, takes matters to the edge of predictable behavior and beyond, thus shedding light on the darkness lurking within. Although these qualities might, at times, apply to some or all of the main characters here, they primarily serve as the necessary, yet ?impure, ? ingredients for the alchemist's journey; as such, they point out the twists and turns of hints and allusions, the oddness of the plots, and, of course, the suggestion of larger, more intangible issues. In The Long and the Short of It, character impurities?and our rigorous attempt to sublimate and repress them?are subtle reminders of the cosmic hoop through which we jump to keep our world ordered and ?sane.?
The Norton Project Vol. 1

The Norton Project Vol. 1

Peter Anthony Malik

Xulon Press
2019
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If you had a machine that could send you into the past, what would be your destination? Three brothers with such a machine set off on a voyage into the fourth dimension. Their port in time is Sunday, April 5, A.D. 33, at a recently-sealed tomb outside of ancient Jerusalem. At dawn, will they see the dead come back to life as He promised?
The Norton Project Vol. 1: Sunrise on an Empty Tomb
If you had a machine that could send you into the past, what would be your destination? Three brothers with such a machine set off on a voyage into the fourth dimension. Their port in time is Sunday, April 5, A.D. 33, at a recently-sealed tomb outside of ancient Jerusalem. At dawn, will they see the dead come back to life as He promised?
Wings of Valor

Wings of Valor

Peter Anthony Collier

Naval Institute Press
2016
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The Aces of World War I were knights of the sky, obeying an unwritten code of noblesse oblige. The romance of flight still clung to the Aces of World War II, Korea and Vietnam, but they had a different and more decisive mission. Less figures of chivalry now than their predecessors, they were hunters trying to survive in the jungle warfare of the skies, stoic heroes asking no quarter of the enemy and giving none as they scored the five aerial victories that made them a special breed. Unlike the equally heroic ground forces they protected, the Aces of these wars were on their own, relying on their individual skills, determination and daring to prevail in engagements that were the aerial equivalent of a bare knuckle brawl. The stakes--control of the airspace over which the battles that would determine the course of history--couldn't have been higher. No wonder the Ace is an iconic figure with such a strong and durable hold on the American imagination!At one time there were over 1,400 fighter aces. Because of the changing technology of war and the shifting nature of war itself, these men of Wings of Valor are considered the last of the traditional aces. Wings of Valor takes a last look at these larger than life fighter pilots, enters the timeless drama of their dogfights one final time, and makes their achievements a living legacy. It describes their battles and the planes they flew. Most of all it tells their stories--who they were and where they came from before the aerial combat that that made them heroes; and the lessons each of them learned from his rendezvous with destiny. This book honors the content of their character via formal photographs of these valiant men, the last of their breed. As Wings of Valor shows, theirs are stories that never grow old and never die.
Mindful Exercise

Mindful Exercise

Peter Anthony Gryffin; Roger Jahnke; Bill Douglas

YMAA Publication Center
2018
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Today, more doctors than ever are prescribing tai chi for patients recovering from injury, illness, and surgery. This book presents over ten years of research into how and why tai chi benefits health from an evidence-based, medical perspective. Dr. Peter Anthony Gryffin demonstrates the link between health and metarobics, his term for slow, meditative exercises that enhance blood oxygen saturation, diffusion, and oxygen-based metabolism. Metarobics—including tai chi, qigong, and yoga—focus on relaxation and deep breathing. Dr. Gryffin’s research shows that these exercises offer a wide range of benefits for treating chronic disease. Dr. Gryffin cites numerous scientific studies as well as testimonials from patients who have experienced the natural healing benefits of metarobic exercise. Many have surmounted chronic health problems to improve their quality of life. Some even overcame grave diagnoses. This book features:More than 120 scientific studies on tai chi and other metarobic exercises More than 50 case stories from tai chi qigong, and yoga practitionersClear, straightforward languageTested guidelines to improve your metarobic exercise and maximize health benefits “This book presents over ten years of research into how and why tai chi benefits health from a physiological perspective,” Dr. Gryffin says. “The links I discovered will allow everyone from novice students to veteran teachers to maximize benefits for health and chronic conditions.” In 1968, Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s book Aerobics changed the world of health and fitness. Mindful Exercise: Metarobics , Healing, and the Power of Tai Chi is the next step in this evolution.