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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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The courage to be happy : the Japanese phenomenon that shows you that true contentment is within your power / by Kishimi, Ichirō,1956-author.; Koga, Fumitake,1973-author.; Kishimi, Ichirō,1956-Shiawase ni naru yūki.English.;
"What if one simple choice could unlock your destiny? Already a major Japanese bestseller, this eye-opening and accessible follow-up to the "compelling" (Marc Andreessen) international phenomenon The Courage to Be Disliked shares the powerful teachings of Alfred Adler, one of the giants of nineteenth-century psychology, through another illuminating dialogue between the philosopher and the young man. Three years after their first conversation, the young man finds himself disillusioned and disappointed, convinced Adler's teachings only work in theory, not in practice. But through further discussions, the philosopher and the young man deepen their own understandings of Adler's powerful teachings and learn the tools needed to apply them to the chaos of everyday life. To be read on its own or as a companion to the bestselling first book, The Courage to Be Happy reveals a bold new way of thinking and living, empowering you to let go of the shackles of past trauma and the expectations of others, and to use this freedom to create the life you truly desire. Plainspoken yet profoundly moving, The Courage to Be Happy will illuminate your life and brighten the world as we know it. Discover the courage to choose happiness."-- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Self-help publications.; Adler, Alfred, 1870-1937.; Adlerian psychology.; Conduct of life.; Happiness.; Interpersonal relations.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Thought and thinking.;
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ABCs of kindness at Halloween / by Hegarty, Patricia.; Macon, Summer.;
"Discover all the ways to be kind and thoughtful at Halloween--from A to Z!"--
Subjects: Board books.; Alphabet books.; Stories in rhyme.; Halloween; English language;
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7 lessons from heaven : how dying taught me to live a joy-filled life / by Neal, Mary C.,author.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Trust in God; Faith and reason; Heaven; Thought and thinking; Religion and science.; Near-death experiences;
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In the snow / by Denslow, Sharon Phillips; Tafuri, Nancy;
Forest animals come out after a fresh snow to eat the seeds a thoughtful child has scattered on the ground."Ages 3 up"--P. [2] of cover.
Subjects: Forest animals; Animal feeding; Snow; Stories in rhyme;
© c2005., HarperCollins,
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Islamophobia : deal with it in the name of peace / by Saleh, Safia.; Shafi, Hana,1993-;
Includes bibliographical references and Internet addresses.Filmography.Ages 9+.Helps children identify Islamophobic thoughts and behaviours and gives tools on how to deal with them.LSC
Subjects: Islamophobia; Islam;
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Countdown to Riches : 21 Days of Wealth-Attracting Habits. by Byrne, Rhonda.;
From Rhonda Byrne, author of the global phenomenon The Secret and the New York Times bestseller The Greatest Secret, comes Countdown to Richesthe book that can lead anyone to financial freedom. Financial struggle is caused by one thingour thoughts. To have a rich life, you have to use your mind, the very thing that has previously kept money from you. You must free yourself once and for all of a scarcity mindset, which unfortunately plagues the majority of people. When your mind becomes wealthy, YOU become wealthy.Countdown to Riches reveals simple, proven wealth-attracting practices that are easily incorporated into daily life, and that will rapidly change the financial circumstances of anyone who applies them.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mindfulness & Meditation; BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / New Thought; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Personal Finance / General; SELF-HELP / Motivational & Inspirational;
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Every day is Malala Day / by McCarney, Rosemary A.; Plan (Organization);
Girls around the world express their thoughts and feelings for Malala, the brave girl who was shot by the Taliban for wanting to go to school.LSC
Subjects: Yousafzai, Malala, 1997-; Girls; Children's rights;
© 2013., Second Story Press,
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How to grow more vegetables : (and fruits, nuts, berries, grains, and other crops) than you ever thought possible on less land with less water than you can imagine / by Jeavons, John,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Vegetable gardening.; Organic gardening.; Biointensive gardening.;
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