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  Mind into Matter - A New Alchemy...

  Fred Alan Wolf

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  A physicist examines ideas from medieval alchemy and contemporary science to explore the connection between mind and matter. 
   
  Alchemists of old attempted to make sense of the universe—to discover the connection between mind and matter. Some of today’s scientists, in particular quantum physicists, are doing the same. In this contribution to the study of consciousness, physicist Fred Alan Wolf reveals what he calls the “new alchemy” —a melding of the ideas of the old alchemists and the new scientists to reach a fuller understanding of mind and matter. 
   
  An elegant book with short, stand-alone chapters, each framed by an alchemical symbol and its definition, Mind into Matter is thought provoking for scientists and lay people alike. 
   
  Praise for Mind into Matter 
   
  “I consider Fred Alan Wolf one of the most important pioneers in the field of consciousness. This book could change the way you perceive the world.” —Deepak Chopra, MD, FACP, author of How to Know God 
   
  “Once again, physicist Fred Alan Wolf takes us on a magical mystery tour into the adventure land of science and spirit. . . . Both enthralling and energizing.” —Michael Toms, cofounder, host, producer of New Dimensions Radio 
   
  “How refreshing to have a scientist put the emphasis on the individual where it belongs! Wolf has written a glorious entertainment for the mind that matters.” —Kenneth Ring, PhD, author of Lessons from the Light 
   
  “[A]llows readers to look at their own inner mechanism and better understand the consciousness which gives them life and makes them aware of the outer world of forms and phenomena in which they live.” —Glen P. Kezwer, Ph.D., physicist, author of Meditation, Oneness and Physics

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  Columbia Disaster The: The...

  Charles River Editors

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  On February 1, the Columbia was due to land at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 09:16. Only a few members of the press were present to watch the landing - this was, after all, supposed to be a routine return from a routine mission, the 113th for the shuttle program and the 28th for Columbia, one of the oldest Space Shuttles. 
  Reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere is always the most dangerous part of any space mission. The intense heat generated as a spacecraft enters the thin upper atmosphere at immense speed can be potentially lethal, but the shuttle was designed to deal with this heat, and Columbia had successfully done it 27 times in the past. For the five men and two women on board and the members of the press present, everything seemed normal, but there was a measure of concern among those in the ground control team. The team was aware that Columbia had possibly suffered damage to the thermal tiles forming the heat shield on one wing soon after liftoff, but no one knew how extensive the damage was or even if it existed at all. There was also some disagreement about how serious it might be - some on the ground were concerned this might compromise the shuttle wing’s ability to resist the heat of reentry, while others were sure it was a minor issue that would have no serious impact on the mission. Videos of the launch had been exhaustively reviewed by engineers on the ground, but it was impossible to be certain of the precise level of damage to the heat shielding on the underside and leading edge of the wing.  
  There was no agreement on what should or could be done, so one thing was universally agreed upon: the crew would not be informed of the problem. There was nothing they could do to make repairs and no way to avoid reentry. 

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  Comet! - The World's First Jet...

  Graham M. Simons

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  “A masterpiece of the most diligent research and extraordinary detail and surely represents the definitive study of the Comet . . . a terrific book.”—Royal Aeronautical Society   This volume from the respected and well-regarded aviation historian and author Graham Simons is “a solid book of such scope that you’ll probably consult it for a lot more than just Comet material” (SpeedReaders.info).    Extensively illustrated throughout, Comet! features details lifted directly from enquiry and salvage reports, much of which have never been published before and offers a unique insight into the failures and tragedies that blighted the early days of development, laying down lessons that were ultimately to benefit later designs. As part of his research into the book, the author met and interviewed Harry Povey, the De Havilland Production Manager and John Cunningham, the Comet test pilot who would be the first to experience flight at the helms of the iconic craft. Both of these first-hand accounts are relayed in the book, adding a deeper sense of authenticity and a more personalized account of proceedings than facts and reports alone are able to achieve.   Attention is also paid to the derivative Nimrod design, and the book features an interview that the author conducted with the aircraft commander of the last ever Nimrod operational flight. Interviews of this kind are supplemented by the author’s own narrative of proceedings, setting personal experience within historical context and exploring the themes and historical topics that the interviews evoke.   “An outstanding account of the life of the Comet . . . all readers will find inspiration and achievement in the tale.”—Firetrench

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  Trackpad Ver 10 Class 5

  Nidhi Arora

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  Computer Science Textbook Designed for Joyful Learning 
  
  KEY FEATURES 
  - National Education Policy 2020 
  - Find on Google: This section asks a quick question from the present world. 
  - Pure Fact: This presents a 100% pure fact with a numerical data. 
  - Video Based Question: This is an interactive question to be attempted after watching a small video accessible on the QR Code. 
  - Coding Zone: This presents a quick insight into coding concepts. 
  
  DESCRIPTION 
  Trackpad, a computer book series for grades I to VIII, is designed to build a strong foundation for students about to enter the fascinating world of computer technology. With Trackpad, the process of discovery is bound to be equally enjoyable and educational, as the series is written in a friendly and engaging style, which will spark the interest of students of all skill sets. 
  
  Based on Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010, this series has all that is required to ensure that the students understand and retain what they have read. 
  
  The books ensure up-to-date coverage of contemporary computer concepts and most widely used software packages. Though comprehensive in scope, each topic presents practical, day-to-day applications of computer in a friendly manner. The series begin to explore the subject of Artificial Intelligence from grade III itself and each grade has four Periodic Assessments & two Test Sheets for evaluation of students' learning. Grade I and II books have four-line writing space each to inculcate the love for writing and enhance writing skills in children. 
  
  WHAT WILL YOU LEARN 
  You will learn about: 
  - Fundamentals of computer 
  - ICT Tools 
  - Computational Thinking 
  - Coding and Artificial Intelligence 
  - Scratch 
  - Computer Malware 
  - PowerPoint 
  - Excel 
  - Word Advanced 
  - Windows 7 Advanced 
  - Internet and E-mail 
  
  WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR 
  Grade-5 
  
  TABLE OF CONTENTS 
  1. Windows 7—Advanced Features 
  2. Word 2010—Advanced Features 
  3. Formatting in PowerPoint 
  4. Animation and Transition in PowerPoint 
  5. Excel 2010—An Introduction 
  6. Editing in Excel 2010 
  7. More on Scratch 
  8. Creating Game in Scratch 
  9. Computer Malware 
  10. Internet and E-mail 
  11. Evolution of Artificial Intelligence 
  12. Techipedia 
  13. Project 
  14. OGO Cyber Sample Questions

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  Astronomy For Beginners - The...

  Sally R. Ball

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  Astronomy is inherently more observational rather than an elemental study of science. All measurements are performed at a greater distance from the object of interest, with no control of quantities such as chemical composition, pressure, or temperature. You will also understand the study of the solar system with relation to the gravitational attraction that holds the planets in their elliptical orbits around the sun.  
  An early study of the universe was done through the naked eyes. This method led to the categorization of the celestial bodies and assigned constellations. Constellation has been a very important navigational tool since the beginning of the world. Various disciplines of Astronomy will also be discussed.  
  Examples of such disciplines include: 
  •	Astrophysics 
  •	Galactic astronomy 
  •	Galaxy Formation 
  •	Cosmology 
  •	Astrometry 
  •	Extragalactic astronomy 
  •	Stellar astronomy 
  •	Planetary sciences 
  •	Astrobiology 
  •	Formation of stars

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  Dogs and All About Them

  Robert Leighton

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  This comprehensive guide on dog-rearing looks at dogs as more than just pets - as people's best friends. The author describes each breed of dog in a detailed and systematic way, with complete notes on show-dogs. (Summary by Diana Majlinger)

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