Human Life

What has counting meant to different cultures and different individuals? In this book, historian and mathematician Benjamin Wardhaugh explores stories from all over the world and from every period of human history, from the African Stone Age to cyberspace; from Assyrian kings to Chinese peasants. Weaving these histories together, Wardhaugh shows the ways in which counting has been continually reinvented over time, through language, writing, counters and machines.

All places are not created equal. In this groundbreaking book, Richard Florida shows that where we live is increasingly a crucial factor in our lives, one that fundamentally affects our professional and personal prospects. As well as explaining why place matters now more than ever, Who's Your City? provides indispensable tools to help you choose the right place for you.

Anticipations, a 1901 book by H.G. Wells, is a collection of prognostications for the 20th century, and was Wells' first nonfiction best seller. Covering topics like urban growth, transportation systems, societies, language, war, democracy, and public policy, it sets out the author's ideas of what the world would be like 100 years later, in the year 2000. Wells was wrong in some aspects and quite right in others. He expected a single worldwide government with one official language, one global religion, and universal peace.

Lives in Limbo: A Tapestry of Human Connections Across the patchwork of towns and villages that dot the landscape, lives hang in a delicate balance. In quiet corners and bustling streets, a diverse cast of characters navigate the complexities of the human heart: Aging Casanovas reflect on past romances, their bravado tinged with nostalgia Single parents struggle to stay afloat, juggling responsibilities and unfulfilled dreams Couples, outwardly content, harbour secret longings and unspoken desires Parents and children dance an intricate waltz of misunderstanding and tentative connectionA ...

HGTV cofounder Susan Packard launches the next chapter in emotional intelligence (EQ) and shows you how to increase your personal satisfaction and productivity - in work and life - via her three-step path toward EQ Fitness.

This playbook anchors you to the notion that your environment dictates your performance and that you alone are responsible for adopting a position of leadership, exercising regularly, and managing your diet to stay healthy in body and mind, while being accountable for all that you do in the world. Think of this book as your call to arms to be brave, have fun and lead by example at work and in life.

While dining at a restaurant popular with millennials, families are gassed and rendered unconscious. When they awaken, they find themselves aboard the yacht of a nefarious couple who use the women's loved ones as leverage to encourage their eager obedience. This is an adult tale intended for the mature reader. Excerpt: “Hello? Where am I? Is anybody there?” the frightened woman called out. “I'm here,” responded a panicky voice nearby. “I don't know where we are either. I'm dizzy, light-headed. I think...I think I've been drugged. It's totally dark, pitch black. I can't see ...

Growing evolutionarily, psychologically and spiritually, is the archetypal call. Archetypes are like laws and norms for the psychical-spiritual development. Archetypes call for personal development and knowledge for living and growing. Archetypes reflect transcendental realities in the mind and the other world. Archetypes are the very old images of a transcendental reality, eternally valid. Archetypes of the Soul are energetic ‘transformers’ and guidelines for growth. This book unveils the fundamental principle of human life: All humans must evolve on the ‘Archetypal Path of the Soul...

Adam is your typical entrepreneur, not too flashy or oversexed, no model or sex god, just a nice guy with success enough to afford a life of ease. He didn’t always have it easy and that leaves him with the attitude that he’s fine just skating along in life. That is until a lost omega enters his warehouse looking for directions. Total understatement. Rich has been through hell pretty much his entire life. And while he’s experiencing some success with his self-help book and subsequent lectures, he’s still got that one foot in hell. When he stumbles upon Adam, his life begins to change...

Let's be honest, lots of baby books are boring. Can't we make things a little more fun!? We don’t need to hear about what fruit our baby is the size of each month. We want to hear the down and dirty details about what it's REALLY like! We want someone to give it to us straight. No bullsh*t and no sugar-coating!

The quest for human-kind to find the beginning of human presence and to understand the purpose and meaning of our existence provides the impetus for the collection of thoughts in this book. To think that we can see light coming from a galaxy that was formed shortly after the Big Bang event; we are very fortunate to be living in this period of technological advancement! Through open-minded examination and rational discernment, the author presents a reasonable determination of how we as individuals, and our planet as a whole, is in fact significant. Dedicated to all of us, who at times feel ...

How to Be Human in a Technical World is a powerful account for the technically minded who want to change their behavior and their lives, but don’t know where to start. The first step, asserts author Karine Leblanc, is to increase their emotional intelligence and learn her recipe for success with the Six Magic Skills. Full of real-life stories, research, practical tools, and action steps, this book is the solution to every analytically minded left-brain thinker who desires more from their career, their relationships, and their life.

The ministry of angels is part of our inheritance as believers. Yet, many are not receiving full benefit of their ministry because they don’t know how to activate it on their behalf. From my interaction with today’s Christians, very few have seen or encountered angelic visitations. Many of them are not even aware of angelic presence or don’t even know that they can be around them. This is because there are fewer teachings about angels and many Christians are never taught how to engage walk and work with angels in the first place. In this publication, Apostle Frequency Revelator hands ...

A Quantum Leap in Science Fiction with a Curveball Ending for All Sci-Fi Lovers! Get ready to dive into a thought-provoking journey that redefines first contact with extraterrestrials! The story follows the inhabitants of Cronin, an advanced alien civilization that has spent 3,000 years searching for signs of intelligent life beyond their planet. They first detected Earth in 1945 when they picked up radio signals, which set them on an intergalactic quest to learn all about us. With access to over 90% of Earth's knowledge through the Internet, they've studied our history, technology, and ...

Do you ever think you’re the only one making any sense? Or tried to reason with your partner with disastrous results? Do long, rambling answers drive you crazy? You are not alone. After a disastrous meeting with a highly successful entrepreneur, who was genuinely convinced he was ‘surrounded by idiots,’ communication expert and bestselling author Thomas Erikson dedicated himself to understanding how people function and why we often struggle to connect with certain personality types.

Scientists have long struggled to make pregnancy easier, safer, and more successful. In The Dance of Life, developmental and stem-cell biologist Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz takes us to the front lines of efforts to understand the creation of a human life. She has spent two decades unraveling the mysteries of development, as a simple fertilized egg becomes a complex human being of 40 trillion cells. Zernicka-Goetz's work is both incredibly practical and astonishingly vast.

Introducing Attack on Titan and the Human Condition: A Beyond the Wall Companion Guide: Comparing Attack on Titan’s Fictional Society with Real Life Issues, Politics and Culture, a thought-provoking exploration of the popular anime manga series and its connection to our own human experiences. This book delves into the themes that make Attack on Titan so captivating and relatable, using examples from the story to shed light on the universal truths of our own lives.

Revealing the Power of the Human Spirit The newlyweds who arrived in San Francisco just in time for the devastating earthquake… The centenarian who recalls learning to drive at age 11 and taking over the household duties when she was only 15… The man who survived the Luby’s Cafeteria massacre of 1991 in Killeen, Texas… When disaster strikes, it often brings out a strength you never knew you had. The stories of these people are no exception. But there are ordinary triumphs, too. Adopting dogs that might otherwise get put to sleep. Retiring on the beach, even if you don’t have a lot...

Emotions are the energies that fuel people's lives. Emotions are instilled in us as infants without our awareness. They reduce our rationality and cause suffering, yet successful people make decisions more rationally. Society teaches us that emotions are desirable, but they keep us repeating our patterns, a form of bondage.

Special Agent Floy Turner returns for her final crime-fighting battles. With the first page bringing us back to historical 9/11, Floy finds herself in a precarious situation as she and her team face the potential threats of entering and searching the apartments of the 9/11 terrorists mere hours after the attacks. From escorting renown serial killer Aileen Wournos to her execution to interrupting the insidious ploys of kidnappers, cybercrime predators, and human traffickers, Turner uses her seasoned investigator’s skills to ensure justice is served.