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- Knowing what we know : the transmission of knowledge, from ancient wisdom to modern magic / by Winchester, Simon,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."With the advent of the internet, any topic we want to know about is instantly available with the touch of a smartphone button. With so much knowledge at our fingertips, what is there left for our brains to do? At a time when we seem to be stripping all value from the idea of knowing things--no need for math, no need for map-reading, no need for memorization--are we risking our ability to think? As we empty our minds, will we one day be incapable of thoughtfulness? Addressing these questions, Simon Winchester explores how humans have attained, stored, and disseminated knowledge. Examining such disciplines as education, journalism, encyclopedia creation, museum curation, photography, and broadcasting, he looks at a whole range of knowledge diffusion--from the cuneiform writings of Babylon to the machine-made genius of artificial intelligence, by way of Gutenberg, Google, and Wikipedia to the huge Victorian assemblage of the Mundanaeum, the collection of everything ever known, currently stored in a damp basement in northern Belgium. Studded with strange and fascinating details, Knowing What We Know is a deep dive into learning and the human mind. Throughout this fascinating tour, Winchester forces us to ponder what rational humans are becoming. What good is all this knowledge if it leads to lack of thought? What is information without wisdom? Does Rene Descartes's Cogito, ergo sum--'I think therefore I am,' the foundation for human knowledge widely accepted since the Enlightenment--still hold? And what will the world be like if no one in it is wise?"--- Subjects: Information behavior.; Knowledge, Sociology of.; Thought and thinking.; Information technology; Technology;
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- Knowing what we know [text (large print)] : the transmission of knowledge, from ancient wisdom to modern magic / by Winchester, Simon,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."With the advent of the internet, any topic we want to know about is instantly available with the touch of a smartphone button. With so much knowledge at our fingertips, what is there left for our brains to do? At a time when we seem to be stripping all value from the idea of knowing things--no need for math, no need for map-reading, no need for memorization--are we risking our ability to think? As we empty our minds, will we one day be incapable of thoughtfulness? Addressing these questions, Simon Winchester explores how humans have attained, stored, and disseminated knowledge. Examining such disciplines as education, journalism, encyclopedia creation, museum curation, photography, and broadcasting, he looks at a whole range of knowledge diffusion--from the cuneiform writings of Babylon to the machine-made genius of artificial intelligence, by way of Gutenberg, Google, and Wikipedia to the huge Victorian assemblage of the Mundanaeum, the collection of everything ever known, currently stored in a damp basement in northern Belgium. Studded with strange and fascinating details, Knowing What We Know is a deep dive into learning and the human mind. Throughout this fascinating tour, Winchester forces us to ponder what rational humans are becoming. What good is all this knowledge if it leads to lack of thought? What is information without wisdom? Does Rene Descartes's Cogito, ergo sum--'I think therefore I am,' the foundation for human knowledge widely accepted since the Enlightenment--still hold? And what will the world be like if no one in it is wise?"--- Subjects: Large print books.; Information behavior.; Knowledge, Sociology of.; Thought and thinking.; Information technology; Technology;
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- Self help : this is your chance to change your life / by Bernstein, Gabrielle,author.; Schwartz, Richard C.,writer of foreword.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Gabby demystifies the power of Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, taking its ... teachings out of the therapist's office and into your everyday life. You'll discover how extreme patterns like addiction, rage, pleasing, or constant self-judgment often develop as ways to suppress old feelings of inadequacy, shame, or fear. Once you bring these patterns into the light and care for them, healing happens swiftly. ... Sharing her signature wisdom, her calm presence, andher own lived experience, [Gabby] guides you through a simple 4-step process to help you compassionately care for yourself, resolve inner conflicts, and transform your self perception. As you learn to approach your own behaviors, thoughts, and beliefs with curiosity, love, and understanding, you'll start to see yourself through the lens of self-compassion, clearing space for miraculous shifts"--- Subjects: Self-help publications.; Emotions.; Interpersonal relations.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-perception.;
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- Your skirt, your way : draft your block, choose your shape, customize your own design! / by Taylor, Jenniffer,author.;
This brilliantly simple book teaches you exactly how to design and create your own gorgeous, unique skirts. Start by creating your own block and toile using a few basic body measurements; select a skirt shape; choose your fittings and fastenings; add your chosen details; then put the whole thing together with ease! The entire book is colour-coded by section and contains clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions. The skirt tutorials are shown in miniature, which makes them incredibly easy to understand. The book contains a 'recipe' section at the back, which gives you 10 different options as a starting point for inspiration, created by mixing and matching the techniques covered in the book. With no need for shop-bought patterns, this book ensures that you can easily pull together all the design elements you really want into your perfect garment.- Subjects: Skirts.; Dressmaking;
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- How to explain coding to a grown-up / by Spiro, Ruth.; Martínez, Teresa,1980-;
"In this tongue-and-cheek guide, a kid expert explains to young readers how to teach their grown-ups about the basics of coding, including hardware, software algorithms, and debugging"--- Subjects: Computer programming;
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- Kitty and the twilight trouble / by Harrison, Paula.; Løvlie, Jenny.;
"Kitty prevents a near-disaster at the town carnival , while teaching Pixie's new friend Hazel that helping people is the most important part of being a superhero"--Provided by publisher.Ages 6-10.Grades 2-3.LSC- Subjects: Adventure fiction.; Superheroes; Human-animal communication; Cats; Carnivals;
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- Emily's new friend / by Senning, Cindy Post.; Post, Peggy,1945-; Björkman, Steve.;
Emily and a new neighbor become friends by treating one another with generosity, kindness, and good manners. Includes a note for parents on the importance of teaching principles of etiquette at home."Ages 4-7"--P. [2] of cover.LSC- Subjects: Friendship; Children; Etiquette for children and teenagers; Neighbors;
- © c2010., HarperCollins,
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- Dying : a memoir / by Taylor, Cory,1955-2016,author.;
"At the age of sixty, Cory Taylor is dying of melanoma-related brain cancer. Her illness is no longer treatable: she now weighs less than her neighbor's retriever. As her body weakens, she describes the experience--the vulnerability and strength, the courage and humility, the anger and acceptance--of knowing she will soon die. Written in the space of a few weeks, in a tremendous creative surge, this powerful and beautiful memoir is a clear-eyed account of what dying teaches: Taylor describes the tangle of her feelings, remembers the lives and deaths of her parents, and examines why she would like to be able to choose the circumstances of her death. Taylor's last words offer a vocabulary for readers to speak about the most difficult thing any of us will face. And while Dying: A Memoir is a deeply affecting meditation on death, it is also a funny and wise tribute to life".--Amazon.com.- Subjects: Biographies.; Taylor, Cory, 1955-2016.; Death; Terminally ill;
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- You were the first / by MacLachlan, Patricia.; Graegin, Stephanie.;
Reminds firstborn children that they will always special--even if another child or children follow--because they have been the first to do many things, including teaching their mother and father to be parents.LSC- Subjects: Parent and child; Birth order; Infants; Babies;
- © 2013., Little, Brown,
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- The high 5 habit : take control of your life with one simple habit. by Robbins, Mel.;
"Mel Robbins broke self-publishing records has changed the lives of millions of people with her best-selling global phenomenon, The 5 Second Rule. And now, she's back with The High 5 Habit and on a mission to help you change your life. Don't let the title fool you. This isn't a book about high fiving everyone else in your life. You're already doing that. Instead, Mel teaches you how to start high fiving the most important person in your life, the one who is staring back at you in the mirror: YOURSELF. If you struggle with self-doubt (and who doesn't?) ... If you're tired of that nagging critic in your head (could somebody evict them already?) ... If you're wildly successful but all you focus on is what's going wrong (you're not alone) ... If you're sick of watching everybody else get ahead while you sit on the couch with your dog (don't bring your dog into this) ... "--Library Bound Incorporated- Subjects: BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Motivational; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Success; SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success;
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