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In his masterful work, The Abolition of Man, C. S. Lewis observed how modern education was changing our conception of what it means to be human. By cutting off students from the transcendent values of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, modern schools ceased cultivating virtue in students and instead communicated a mechanistic vision of the world that viewed students as products to be engineered. Lewis argued that we must recover these transcendent values in order to prevent the dehumanizing tendency in modern education.

In this clear and methodical field guide, author Mark Coleman shows you step-by-step how to develop a nature-based meditation practice every week of the year. Through systematic cultivation of mindfulness techniques, he’ll teach you how to attune to your senses and connect with the richness of the sensory world.

Petra Kronos has a simple, happy life. But it's never been ordinary. She has a pet tin spider named Astrophil who likes to hide in her snarled hair and give her advice. Her best friend can trap lightning inside a glass sphere. Petra also has a father in faraway Prague who is able to move metal with his mind. Petra's life is forever changed when, one day, her father returns home - blind.

Introducing "Capturing the Sky": Your Ultimate Guide to Stunning Astrophotography Have you ever gazed at the night sky and wondered how to capture its beauty with your camera? Look no further than "Capturing the Sky," the comprehensive guide to mastering astrophotography. This 300-page eBook is jam-packed with everything you need to know to elevate your astrophotography skills to the next level. Beginning with an introduction to astrophotography, you'll learn about the equipment, planning, techniques and even image processing in a step-by-step approach that makes learning easy and enjoyable...

Rann falls for the beautiful and equally brilliant Stephanie Kung, who lives in Paris with her Chinese father and has not seen her American mother since she abandoned the family when Stephanie was six years old. Both Rann and Stephanie yearn for a sense of genuine identity. Rann feels plagued by his voracious intellectual curiosity and strives to integrate his life of the mind with his experience in the world. Stephanie struggles to reconcile the Chinese part of herself with her American and French selves.

Like so many of us, McKibben grew up believing—knowing—that the United States was the greatest country on earth. As a teenager, he cheerfully led American Revolution tours in Lexington, Massachusetts. He sang “Kumbaya” at church. And with the remarkable rise of suburbia, he assumed that all Americans would share in the wealth. But fifty years later, he finds himself in an increasingly doubtful nation strained by bleak racial and economic inequality, on a planet whose future is in peril. And he is curious: What the hell happened?

Amidst the political turmoil in America in 1968, the music you heard on the radio was as eclectic a concoction as anyone could imagine. It’s sappy ballads, bubblegum records, psychedelic hits, instrumental hits, country tunes, hard rock, power pop, soul, Motown classics, protest songs, novelty records and, as always, or at least since 1964 in America, the genius of The Beatles. Even among just the #1 songs of the year, the variety is mind-blowing, from ‘Hey Jude’, ‘Honey’, ‘Green Tambourine’, ‘Love Is Blue’, ‘Grazing In The Grass’ and ‘Harper Valley P.T.A.’ to ‘...

"Libra: (September 23 - October 22): The Scales' Harmony. Balance and Beauty in the Air of Libra," the subsequent enlightening entry in our zodiac series, invites you into the world of Libra. This book explores the essence of Libra, a sign defined by its quest for balance, beauty, and harmony in all aspects of life. Through the pages of this harmonious exploration, discover the scales that guide Libra's approach to relationships, aesthetics, and justice, and how these traits foster their pursuit of peace and partnership. Why "Libra" is a vital addition to your astrological library: Explore ...

Dr. Jonathan Reisman - a physician, adventure traveler, and naturalist - brings listeners on an odyssey, navigating our insides like an explorer discovering a new world. With unique insight, Reisman shows us how understanding mountain watersheds helps to diagnose heart attacks, how the body is made mostly of mucus, not water, and how urine carries within it a tale of humanity’s origins.

Melissa Bank's runaway best seller, The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing, charmed readers and critics alike with its wickedly insightful, tender look at a young woman's forays into love, work, and friendship. Now, with The Wonder Spot, Bank is back with her signature combination of devilishly self-deprecating humor, seriousness, and wisdom.

Learn about the Seven Wonders of the World with iMinds insightful audio knowledge series. Twenty-five hundred years ago, people began to talk about the wondrous structures they had seen in their travels around the Mediterranean. In 222 B.C., Philo of Byzantium wrote an essay called "On the Seven Wonders".

Everything around us is striking evidence that God exists, that he once appeared in human form, spoke to us directly and made us for a specific purpose. Wherever you are in life—whether you’re a person of faith, a skeptic, or something else—this book is an invitation to find and embrace the radiant, resilient, relevant person you were created to be. From three-time Emmy Award winner, bestselling author, and former ABC News science editor Dr. Michael Guillen comes a book of fascinating and inspiring daily essays that explore the astonishing scientific facts about the universe in a new way.

This is a selection of short stories each containing a seed of wonder. Apocalyptic stories, hopeful stories, stories of alternative realities all await your enjoyment.

Unlock the secrets of the Earth with "Mysteries of Dater Mountain," an enthralling exploration into the geological marvels of one of nature's most intriguing landscapes. This captivating eBook takes you on a journey from the mountain’s ancient geological origins to its present-day form, revealing the remarkable processes that shaped its magnificent terrain. Start with an engaging introduction that sets the stage for an adventure through time, delving into the tectonic forces and erosional processes that sculpted Dater Mountain. Discover the intricate details of its rock formations, ...

What does aging mean to you? We often look at aging through the lens of what is lost, not what is gained. But as we grow older, we can find the freedom to cultivate a deeper, more meaningful experience of life. “The journey through midlife and beyond,” says Cheryl Richardson, “is when we make the shift from less ego to more soul.” With Self-Care for the Wisdom Years, this bestselling author shares her most valuable insights for helping you age consciously, so you can flourish as a wise and compassionate elder.

Muscle weakness has left Grace Wagler with a broken body - and her childhood best friend has left her with a broken heart. She can hold her own in the timber camp (and do everything else the other women in Badger Creek can do), but in an Amish district where women outnumber men three to one, marriage is an unlikely prospect for a girl with bad legs. Ben Eicher just arrived in Michigan from Pinecraft, Florida. When his most recent shenanigans proved too much for his daed’s patience, Ben was sent to the Upper Peninsula to work in the lumber camp.

From the best-selling author of Seven Deadly Wonders and Contest comes a thrilling racing adventure. In the world of the near future, the most popular sport is hover car racing. Superfast and dangerous, its heroes are the racers: part fighter pilot, part race-car driver, all superstar. But to get to the Pro Circuit, you must first pass through the International Race School, a brutal cauldron of wild races on even wilder courses, where only the best of the best will survive.

From their youngest years, our children are innately curious. They explore the world around them through play, imagination, and discovery. They build meaning, they create understanding, and they unabashedly share their learning. It’s in this process that they find joy in life and relevance in the world around them.

Anyone who has dipped a toe into any of the world’s spiritual traditions knows that letting go and letting be are key. But how? In this fresh, frank, and powerful guide, Peter Russell allows listeners to see that the things we get hung up on are generally not tangible problems in the present, but are instead thoughts, feelings, interpretations, beliefs, or expectations we have about them.

USA National Parks: Lands of Wonder is a celebration of these magnificent parks - packed with inspiring ideas for your next adventure, whether you want to be alone amid the vast and haunting wilderness of Alaska's Denali Park or get up close to the teeming tropical wildlife of Florida's Everglades. All 62 national parks are covered, showcasing what makes each one unique, with maps, facts and figures, things to do, and when and where to experience it at its best.