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Choices of Life

By: John P. Boyce

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Michael C. Stone is a God-fearing Christian man whose family was saved and now lives in the glow of Gods loving kindness. Late one night, Michaels phone rings, bringing with it terrible news: Michaels longtime friend, Nathan Parkera gay manlies in a hospital bed, dying of AIDS. Through his beliefs and love of God, Michael witnesses to Nathan, striving to help him to overcome his past demons and find a life worth living that is free of past temptations. Nathan discovers the true meaning of love, the power of forgiveness, and his true purpose in life. He receives a miracle and a second chance to start his life anew surrounded by Gods love. Even so, along the way he finds himself tempted by his past way of life. He focuses his efforts on helping others to escape the gay lifestyle he used to live, and he is encouraged by friends and family. His life eventually becomes an example for others to follow. All life is based on the choices we make, both the good and the bad. Nathan struggles to make the right choices and to place his love and faith in God.

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145029684X

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Information and Consciousness

An Exploration

By: John M. Budd

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Information and Consciousness

An Exploration

By: John M. Budd

Information and Consciousness: An Exploration connects information and consciousness in ways that will open up potential inquiry into what information is, how it works, and its relationship to human consciousness. Information has been taken to mean many things in the past; the risk has been that, if it is taken to mean everything, it may mean nothing. In this book, information’s definition is restricted to the inclusion of meaning and truth in discursive action. Consciousness, for its part, has frequently been taken to refer to the material workings of the brain. Recent inquiry has led to a broadening to embrace the human body and the environment in extended consciousness. Using these two conceptions, the connections between information and consciousness are explored. The book includes a unique definition of information that centers on discursive action, meaning, and truth; the role of sign systems—semiotics—and how it is connected to what information is; a critique of the standard model of consciousness, and an investigation of alternatives; an alternative to embodied/extended consciousness as a preferred model, and an exploration of its role with respect to information; and more. The book aims to make connections between what informs humans and what humans are conscious of. Anyone who is concerned with how people identify what informs will be interested in the entirety of the work. The author provides readers with the foundation they need to understand the most common conceptions of what information and consciousness are. Information and Consciousness also looks into the future for enquiry. Presenting a different way of conceiving information and consciousness, the book shows a way forward for enquiry and education.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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1538198509

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9781538198506

Technical Difficulties: Plays for Online Theatre

By: Leah Barker,Mashuq Mushtaq Deen,Steph Del Rosso,Arlene Hutton,John Cameron Mitchell,Craig Pospisil,Christina Quintana (CQ),Elaine Romero,Aurin Squire,Ken Urban

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Technical Difficulties: Plays for Online Theatre

By: Leah Barker,Mashuq Mushtaq Deen,Steph Del Rosso,Arlene Hutton,John Cameron Mitchell,Craig Pospisil,Christina Quintana (CQ),Elaine Romero,Aurin Squire,Ken Urban

This collection of socially distant shorts is designed to be performed on the internet as well as the stage. Playful and inventive, TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES taps into the delights and frustrations of staying connected. HEY STRANGER by Steph Del Rosso. Years after a messy breakup, Eve and Gideon reunite. What could go wrong? Possibly everything. A comedy about mixed signals and bad internet, loneliness and autonomy. And one very precocious high schooler. (1M, 2W.) OYSTER by Elaine Romero. Marisela negotiates a potential opportunity in a border world where kids live in government cages and being bilingual comes at a price. (1W.) INTRO TO FICTION (VIRTUAL) by Ken Urban. During office hours, a professor discusses his student’s short story. When her characters feel too close for comfort for the professor, teacher and student must reckon with how to write a good ending. (1M, 1W.) A REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION by Leah Barker. Are you in the market for a new home, and with that home, a new you? Would you like that new home-slash-you to be a charming saltbox Cape? Audience votes guide this interactive tour and auction, complete with special guests, updated appliances, and a realtor’s long hidden secret. (1W, flexible casting.) BLACK IN BLUE by Aurin Squire. After one act of police brutality too many, one man decides to do something. But in trying to get “street justice,” he threatens his life, his brother, and his job. (2M.) LOOKING BACK by Arlene Hutton. Kath was the last visitor to leave a major theme park before the pandemic lockdown. While reminiscing about life pre-Covid, two roommates challenge each other’s ideas of what truly makes a person happy. (2 n/s.) ARTFUL by Christina Quintana (CQ). In the wake of her ex-husband’s departure, Taani logs on to a Metropolitan Museum of Art webinar. Suddenly in conversation with the art itself, she finds the event is more personal than she ever could have imagined. (1M, 3W.) BOREDOM, FEAR AND WINE by Craig Pospisil. When you’re stuck at home during a pandemic, everything happens online— even therapy. Harper is suffering, and can’t reconcile feelings about the terrifying disease with the monotony of lockdown. Jess tries to be sympathetic, but the session goes off the rails. (2 n/s.) FORCED by John Cameron Mitchell. When the author was invited to attend Russia’s first queer film festival, he was prepared for trouble: The hosting cinema had pulled out after a national film figure derided the event as a “festival for child molesters.” Inspired by the courage of the organizers, Mitchell agreed to attend, bringing his Russian friend Sasha along. This monologue is derived from his diary. (1M.) TELEPHONES WITH CORDS by Mashuq Mushtaq Deen. Bozz and Banjo, best friends and fellow puppets, are feeling the separation of a Zoom existence. Frustrated, Bozz wants to talk by phone, and Banjo can’t help but sense their friend’s growing existential despair. Usually the optimist, even Banjo begins to wonder about the hands at work in their lives. (2 n/s.)

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Dramatists Play Service, Inc.

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0822241935

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9780822241935

Broadway Musicals, 1943-2004

By: John Stewart

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Broadway Musicals, 1943-2004

By: John Stewart

On March 31, 1943, the musical Oklahoma! premiered and the modern era of the Broadway musical was born. Since that time, the theatres of Broadway have staged hundreds of musicals--some more noteworthy than others, but all in their own way a part of American theatre history. With more than 750 entries, this comprehensive reference work provides information on every musical produced on Broadway since Oklahoma's 1943 debut. Each entry begins with a brief synopsis of the show, followed by a three-part history: first, the pre-Broadway story of the show, including out-of-town try-outs and Broadway previews; next, the Broadway run itself, with dates, theatres, and cast and crew, including replacements, chorus and understudies, songs, gossip, and notes on reviews and awards; and finally, post-Broadway information with a detailed list of later notable productions, along with important reviews and awards.

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McFarland

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1476603294

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9781476603292

Infinity Now

By: John Clark

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Infinity Now

By: John Clark

William Thayer is plucked from a prized job as a researcher at Princeton University and offered an even better position with the government at a secret facility on the MIT campus administering mankind's greatest medical discovery. Why? He doesn't know. But, soon, events begin occurring which lead him to believe the new job is not what he thought it was.

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1984578820

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9781984578822

Whereabouts Unknown

By: Rawley, John

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Whereabouts Unknown

By: Rawley, John

Chronicles the lives of a handful of promising young people. It opens in their history classroom in the last days of the 1989 school year and ends at the students' high school reunion ten years later. This play taps into the growing interest in the 1980's subculture and music that is ever more steadily developing as the passage of time helps to create a sense of nostalgia for days gone by.

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I. E. Clark Publications

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0886804736

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Risky Business of Love

By: Yahrah St. John

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Risky Business of Love

By: Yahrah St. John

Reporter Ciara Miller is working the congressional beat, waiting for the big story that will earn her a spot on the evening news. Then she meets senatorial candidate Jonathan Butler. He's powerful, charismatic and the sexiest man Ciara has ever seen. The chemistry they share is hot, thrilling and risky. But their illicit affair is about to lead Ciara to an unexpected crossroad—a choice between ambition and love…. A Washington insider, Jonathan knows the political game well. He knows romance with a reporter is playing with fire. And yet, he's willing to take a chance with Ciara, until dirty politics, betrayal and scandal shake up his world and his feelings for Ciara!

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Kimani Press

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1426804288

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The Forgiving Dream

By: John Harrison Taylor

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The Forgiving Dream

By: John Harrison Taylor

Several years ago, I saw a thirteen-year-old boy with the disease of Progeria, in which the aging process is accelerated in children, being interviewed on television. He looked like a little old man despite his tender years, yet he seemed to transcend his affliction. His voice had a musical, flute-like quality, and I had never seen anyone so full of joy and focused in the moment. I was later to learn that what emanated from that boy is typical of children with Progeria. I wondered what it must have been like in ancient times for such a child. Would he have been feared? Revered? Abandoned? Or put to death as evila devil child? Then, in an instant, I believe the Divine gave me the concept of a story that takes place in such ancient times with such a boy who becomes known as a great and wise healer at its center. The people think hes a little old man, but then its discovered hes really a twelve-year-old boy. The Forgiving Dream is the first book in The Forgiving Dream Trilogy.

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Balboa Press

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1504344642

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The Plan

By: John M. McKee,Helen Latimer

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The Plan

By: John M. McKee,Helen Latimer

Personal Balance. Career Success. Financial Strength. The Plan provides readers with a proven approach to creating a full and satisfying life. Applying the same time-tested methods used by the world's most successful organizations and individuals, readers will learn how to take control of their personal, career and financial lives with straightforward step-by-step approach. The Plan helps readers break free of both conscious and unconscious behaviors that may be preventing them from achieving their goals.

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Lulu.com

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0557951542

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9780557951543

Statistical Ecology

A Primer in Methods and Computing

By: John A. Ludwig,James F. Reynolds

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Statistical Ecology

A Primer in Methods and Computing

By: John A. Ludwig,James F. Reynolds

Ecological community data. Spatial pattern analysis. Species-abundance relations. Species affinity. Community classification. Community ordination. Community interpretation.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471832359

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Modern Humans

Their African Origin and Global Dispersal

By: John F. Hoffecker

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Modern Humans

Their African Origin and Global Dispersal

By: John F. Hoffecker

Modern Humans is a vivid account of the most recent—and perhaps the most important—phase of human evolution: the appearance of anatomically modern people (Homo sapiens) in Africa less than half a million years ago and their later spread throughout the world. Leaving no stone unturned, John F. Hoffecker demonstrates that Homo sapiens represents a “major transition” in the evolution of living systems in terms of fundamental changes in the role of non-genetic information. Modern Humans synthesizes recent findings from genetics (including the rapidly growing body of ancient DNA), the human fossil record, and archaeology relating to the African origin and global dispersal of anatomically modern people. Hoffecker places humans in the broad context of the evolution of life, emphasizing the critical role of genetic and non-genetic forms of information in living systems as well as how changes in the storage, transmission, and translation of information underlie major transitions in evolution. He also draws on information and complexity theory to explain the emergence of Homo sapiens in Africa several hundred thousand years ago and the rapid and unprecedented spread of our species into a variety of environments in Australia and Eurasia, including the Arctic and Beringia, beginning between 75,000 and 60,000 years ago. This magisterial work will appeal to all with an interest in the ever-fascinating field of human evolution.

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Columbia University Press

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0231543743

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Used Boat Notebook

From the Pages of Sailing Magazine, Reviews of 40 Used Boats Plus a Detailed Look at Ten Great Used Boats to Sail Around the World

By: John Kretschmer

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Used Boat Notebook

From the Pages of Sailing Magazine, Reviews of 40 Used Boats Plus a Detailed Look at Ten Great Used Boats to Sail Around the World

By: John Kretschmer

John Kretschmer is a professional delivery skipper with over 200,000 bluewater miles.

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Sheridan House, Inc.

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1574091506

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9781574091502

Time to Choose

By: John Watson Milton

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Time to Choose

By: John Watson Milton

In the aftermath of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, the abortion issue became the most important blood test for political candidates. Those who didn't follow the party line on this issue had little or no chance to win their party's endorsement. Anyone seeking middle ground was caught in the crossfire. Time to Choose is a novel of romance in the middle of the crossfire. A story about the many choices we make personal and professional, why and how we make them, and the consequences of those choices. Former state senator Michael Burke returns to the State Capitol after a ten year absence, to attend the funeral of a former colleague and close friend. The funeral evokes memories of bittersweet years in politics. Exhilarating victories, and crushing losses. He's reminded that he left the turbulent political arena for a more stable and balanced life, one with time and energy for his children. But after meeting an intriguing new candidate for the Senate, Dr. Patricia Culligan, he breaks a vow: never to go back to politics. Michael Burke's return to the battleground forces him to confront his past, and understand how his choices caused harm to himself and others. And how accepting this can be a prelude to moving on with his life.

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1462835732

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The Historiography of Gladstone and Disraeli

By: Ian St John

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The Historiography of Gladstone and Disraeli

By: Ian St John

This book traces the often sharply differing perspectives historians have formed with regard to the key incidents in the careers of the two foremost politicians of the Victorian age – Gladstone and Disraeli. Following the parallel careers of both men, it focuses upon a series of contentious questions, ranging from why Disraeli opposed Corn Law repeal in 1846 and Gladstone abandoned his High Tory politics for Peelism, to whether Disraeli was ever an Imperialist and why Gladstone took up the cause of Irish Home Rule. By juxtaposing the contrasting interpretations advocated by historians, it brings home to students how history is a continually evolving subject in which every generation poses new questions, or reformulates answers to old ones – encouraging those studying the subject to realise that history is an ongoing dialogue to which they are called upon to contribute.

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Anthem Press

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1783085304

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The Theory of Quantum Information

By: John Watrous

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The Theory of Quantum Information

By: John Watrous

Formal development of the mathematical theory of quantum information with clear proofs and exercises. For graduate students and researchers.

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1107180562

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Understanding Information Transmission

By: John B. Anderson,Rolf Johnnesson

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Understanding Information Transmission

By: John B. Anderson,Rolf Johnnesson

Understanding Information Transmission introduces you to the entire field of information technology. In this consumer handbook and introductory student resource, seven chapters span the gamut of the field—the nature, storage, transmission, networking, and protection of information. In addition to the science and technology, this book brings the subject alive by presenting the amazing history of information technology, profiling incredible inventions and fascinating inventors, and their dramatic impact on society. Features include problem sets, key points, suggested reading, review appendices, and a full chapter on mathematical methods. Private and public funding of information technology continues to grow at staggering rates. Learn what’s behind this race to be the biggest, brightest, and fastest in the field with Understanding Information Transmission.

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John Wiley & Sons

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0471711195

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Information Theory And Evolution (2nd Edition)

By: John Scales Avery

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Information Theory And Evolution (2nd Edition)

By: John Scales Avery

Information Theory and Evolution discusses the phenomenon of life, including its origin and evolution (and also human cultural evolution), against the background of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and information theory. Among the central themes is the seeming contradiction between the second law of thermodynamics and the high degree of order and complexity produced by living systems. This paradox has its resolution in the information content of the Gibbs free energy that enters the biosphere from outside sources, as the author will show. The role of information in human cultural evolution is another focus of the book.The first edition of Information Theory and Evolution made a strong impact on thought in the field by bringing together results from many disciplines. The new second edition offers updated results based on reports of important new research in several areas, including exciting new studies of the human mitochondrial and Y-chromosomal DNA. Another extensive discussion featured in the second edition is contained in a new appendix devoted to the relationship of entropy and Gibbs free energy to economics. This appendix includes a review of the ideas of Alfred Lotka, Frederick Soddy, Nicholas Georgiescu-Roegen and Herman E. Daly, and discusses the relevance of these ideas to the current economic crisis.The new edition discusses current research on the origin of life, the distinction between thermodynamic information and cybernetic information, new DNA research and human prehistory, developments in current information technology, and the relationship between entropy and economics.

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World Scientific

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9814401250

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9789814401258

Playing Possum

By: John Marshall

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Playing Possum

By: John Marshall

When Texas Gov. Rick Perry signed a bill in May 2009 authorizing the Brazos River Authority to sell the entire inhabited shoreline of Possum Kingdom Lake, not many people questioned it. But the odd thing is that the property in question had been sold exactly one month earlier to a good ol' boy that had earned the nickname "the River Card." While the Texas legislature had been busy considering the will of the people, the Brazos River Authority had been busy selling the land. The final sale price was fifty million dollars. The estimated value of the land was one billion dollars. Playing Possum offers a detailed analysis of the most costly political scandal perpetrated in Texas since the Sharpstown Stock-Fraud scandal. It involved the state's most powerful politicians-including the governor, the lieutenant governor, and the attorney general-but to this day very few people know what really happened. It also involved the leading candidates for those same offices in 2014. This true account reveals how the taxpayers of Texas were cheated out of approximately one billion dollars worth of prime Texas real estate in a story of high-stakes real estate poker.

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1491730803

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9781491730805

Bandwidth Efficient Coding

By: John B. Anderson

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Bandwidth Efficient Coding

By: John B. Anderson

This book addresses coding, a new solution to the major challenge of communicating more bits of information in the same radio spectrum. Explores concepts and new transmission methods that have arisen in the last 15 years Discusses the method of faster than Nyquist signaling Provides self-education resources by including design parameters and short MATLAB routines Bandwidth Efficient Coding takes a fresh look at classical information theory and introduces a different point of view for research and development engineers and graduate students in communication engineering and wireless communication.

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John Wiley & Sons

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1119345227

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The Second Law of Life

Energy, Technology, and the Future of Earth As We Know It

By: John E.J. Schmitz

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The Second Law of Life

Energy, Technology, and the Future of Earth As We Know It

By: John E.J. Schmitz

In this compelling, and important book, John Schmitz brings order to the world of chaos that surrounds us. The Second Law of Life refers to the second law of thermodynamics, entropy, which is an omnipresent force that quietly and crucially determines every aspect of our society, culture and daily lives. Unless we come to understand entropy, future generations will face consequences of the unstoppable laws of physics.Entropy explains the amount of energy no longer capable of doing work; in other words, wasted energy or heat loss. Each moment of every day, we lose irreplaceable energy and ômodernö technology is not helping. In fact, it is accelerating the problem at a catastrophic rate. û And we will ultimately face a heat death crisis and utter destruction of the Earth. Even actions we take to improve the environment may actually do more damage than good. For example, recycling is considered environmentally, socially and politically correct. Under the influence of entropy, however, it is a prolific waster of energy; we must look at entire systems, not just parts.It is critical that we find ways to reduce energy loss. Seeing the problems with greater clarity will lead to solutions. This fascinating and accessible journey through the second law of thermodynamics is a step in the right direction.

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Elsevier

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0815519303

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The Landing

By: John Herrick

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The Landing

By: John Herrick

The power of a song: It can ignite a heart, heal a soul-or for Danny Bale, resurrect a destiny. When songwriter Danny escaped to the Atlantic coast seven years ago, he laid to rest his unrequited affection for childhood friend Meghan Harting. Now Danny, haunted by an inner stronghold and determined to win Meghan back, must create a masterpiece and battle for the heart of the only woman who understands his music. As memories resurface, Danny and Meghan embark on parallel journeys of self-discovery-and a collision course to seal their mutual fate. The perfect beach read and a character-driven page turner in the tradition of Nicholas Sparks, THE LANDING has warmed the hearts of readers whose passions include mainstream fiction best sellers by Jodi Picoult, and John Green, as well as other romance, coming of age, and new adult novels. Available as a Kindle Unlimited title. ACCLAIM FOR JOHN HERRICK: "Eloquence with an edge. In a single chapter, John Herrick can break your heart, rouse your soul, and hold you in suspense. Be prepared to stay up late." Doug Wead, NY Times bestselling author and advisor to two presidents "John Herrick's characters become your best friends. His world is keen, compelling and excessively alive." -- Jeffrey James Keyes, New York Times bestselling author and James Patterson co-writer "Herrick will make waves." -- Publishers Weekly "Herrick...evokes compassion and empathy." -- Foreword Reviews

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