Consciousness: A Ladybird Expert Book

Consciousness: A Ladybird Expert Book

Author: Hannah Critchlow

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2018-06-14

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 1405934921

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Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES. ____________ Are other animals, or even plants, conscious? Can we create conscious robots? Are we able to assume the consciousness of someone else? We all experience the world differently. REALITY is shaped by our individual memories. So we respond to THE WORLD in our own ways. Our UNIQUE EXPERIENCE underpins what it means to be CONSCIOUS. This raises so many questions such as where does consciousness live? And what is it for? Discover the answers and more inside Hannah Critchlow's Ladybird Expert - Consciousness, the thrilling and accessible account that explains what it means to be conscious - from what defines it, to questioning the existence of free will.


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Download or read book Consciousness: A Ladybird Expert Book written by Hannah Critchlow and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2018-06-14 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES. ____________ Are other animals, or even plants, conscious? Can we create conscious robots? Are we able to assume the consciousness of someone else? We all experience the world differently. REALITY is shaped by our individual memories. So we respond to THE WORLD in our own ways. Our UNIQUE EXPERIENCE underpins what it means to be CONSCIOUS. This raises so many questions such as where does consciousness live? And what is it for? Discover the answers and more inside Hannah Critchlow's Ladybird Expert - Consciousness, the thrilling and accessible account that explains what it means to be conscious - from what defines it, to questioning the existence of free will.

The Science of Fate

The Science of Fate

Author: Hannah Critchlow

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Published: 2019-05-02

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1473659302

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**THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** 'A truly fascinating - if unnerving - read' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Acute, mind-opening, highly accessible - this book doesn't just explain how our lives might pan out, it helps us live better' BETTANY HUGHES 'A humane and highly readable account of the neuroscience that underpins our ideas of free will and fate' PROFESSOR DAVID RUNCIMAN *** So many of us believe that we are free to shape our own destiny. But what if free will doesn't exist? What if our lives are largely predetermined, hardwired in our brains - and our choices over what we eat, who we fall in love with, even what we believe are not real choices at all? Neuroscience is challenging everything we think we know about ourselves, revealing how we make decisions and form our own reality, unaware of the role of our unconscious minds. Did you know, for example, that: * You can carry anxieties and phobias across generations of your family? * Your genes and pleasure and reward receptors in your brain will determine how much you eat? * We can sniff out ideal partners with genes that give our offspring the best chance of survival? Leading neuroscientist Hannah Critchlow draws vividly from everyday life and other experts in their field to show the extraordinary potential, as well as dangers, which come with being able to predict our likely futures - and looking at how we can alter what's in store for us. Lucid, illuminating, awe-inspiring The Science of Fate revolutionises our understanding of who we are - and empowers us to help shape a better future for ourselves and the wider world.


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Download or read book The Science of Fate written by Hannah Critchlow and published by Hodder & Stoughton. This book was released on 2019-05-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER** 'A truly fascinating - if unnerving - read' DAILY TELEGRAPH 'Acute, mind-opening, highly accessible - this book doesn't just explain how our lives might pan out, it helps us live better' BETTANY HUGHES 'A humane and highly readable account of the neuroscience that underpins our ideas of free will and fate' PROFESSOR DAVID RUNCIMAN *** So many of us believe that we are free to shape our own destiny. But what if free will doesn't exist? What if our lives are largely predetermined, hardwired in our brains - and our choices over what we eat, who we fall in love with, even what we believe are not real choices at all? Neuroscience is challenging everything we think we know about ourselves, revealing how we make decisions and form our own reality, unaware of the role of our unconscious minds. Did you know, for example, that: * You can carry anxieties and phobias across generations of your family? * Your genes and pleasure and reward receptors in your brain will determine how much you eat? * We can sniff out ideal partners with genes that give our offspring the best chance of survival? Leading neuroscientist Hannah Critchlow draws vividly from everyday life and other experts in their field to show the extraordinary potential, as well as dangers, which come with being able to predict our likely futures - and looking at how we can alter what's in store for us. Lucid, illuminating, awe-inspiring The Science of Fate revolutionises our understanding of who we are - and empowers us to help shape a better future for ourselves and the wider world.

Nelson: Battle of The Nile

Nelson: Battle of The Nile

Author: Sam Willis

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2019-02-07

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 1405933895

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Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES - Why was the Battle of the Nile so decisive in the French Revolutionary Wars? - Why did the French believe they were unassailable? - And why did Nelson and the British win? TRACK the revolutionary roots and dramatic turning points of the British Royal Navy's glorious victory over the French naval expedition to Egypt. From Napoleon's rise to prominence to Nelson's celebrated tactical leadership, discover how this significant battle changed the face of the French Revolutionary Wars. THE BATTLE THAT CHANGED THE BALANCE OF POWER IN EUROPE Written by historian, archaeologist, and broadcaster Sam Willis, Nelson: Battle of the Nile is a thrilling and accessible account of the naval battle that established Nelson's fame.


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Download or read book Nelson: Battle of The Nile written by Sam Willis and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2019-02-07 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES - Why was the Battle of the Nile so decisive in the French Revolutionary Wars? - Why did the French believe they were unassailable? - And why did Nelson and the British win? TRACK the revolutionary roots and dramatic turning points of the British Royal Navy's glorious victory over the French naval expedition to Egypt. From Napoleon's rise to prominence to Nelson's celebrated tactical leadership, discover how this significant battle changed the face of the French Revolutionary Wars. THE BATTLE THAT CHANGED THE BALANCE OF POWER IN EUROPE Written by historian, archaeologist, and broadcaster Sam Willis, Nelson: Battle of the Nile is a thrilling and accessible account of the naval battle that established Nelson's fame.

Homer: A Ladybird Expert Book

Homer: A Ladybird Expert Book

Author: Daisy Dunn

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2019-09-24

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0718188284

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Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES 'Brought evocatively to life' HISTORY REVEALED - Was there really a Trojan War? - What makes a Homeric hero? - How did Odysseus defeat the Cyclops? IMMERSE yourself in the epic adventures of the Ancient Greek gods and heroes. Filled with daring feats, battles and terrifying monsters, the poems and the stories told within them raise complex questions about fate, death and forgiveness that are still debated today. MIGHTY HEROES AND MEDDLING GODS Written by the winner of the Classical Association Prize 2020, Daisy Dunn's Homer is a fascinating introduction to these ancient stories and their truly timeless themes.


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Download or read book Homer: A Ladybird Expert Book written by Daisy Dunn and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES 'Brought evocatively to life' HISTORY REVEALED - Was there really a Trojan War? - What makes a Homeric hero? - How did Odysseus defeat the Cyclops? IMMERSE yourself in the epic adventures of the Ancient Greek gods and heroes. Filled with daring feats, battles and terrifying monsters, the poems and the stories told within them raise complex questions about fate, death and forgiveness that are still debated today. MIGHTY HEROES AND MEDDLING GODS Written by the winner of the Classical Association Prize 2020, Daisy Dunn's Homer is a fascinating introduction to these ancient stories and their truly timeless themes.

Beowulf

Beowulf

Author: Janina Ramirez

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2019-03-21

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 1405935952

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Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Beowulf is an accessible, authoritative, and entertaining introduction to the Anglo-Saxon epic. Written by the leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible and authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history and culture. For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years.


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Download or read book Beowulf written by Janina Ramirez and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2019-03-21 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the new Ladybird Expert series, Beowulf is an accessible, authoritative, and entertaining introduction to the Anglo-Saxon epic. Written by the leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible and authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history and culture. For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years.

Climate Change (A Ladybird Expert Book)

Climate Change (A Ladybird Expert Book)

Author: HRH The Prince of Wales

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2017-01-26

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 0718185862

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What is climate change? How does it work? Learn from the experts in the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES Learn about one of the most important issues facing our world today in this clear, simple and enlightening introduction. From HRH The Prince of Wales, environmentalist Tony Juniper and climate scientist Dr Emily Shuckburgh, it explains the history, dangers and challenges of global warming and explores possible solutions with which to reduce its impact. You'll learn about . . . - The causes and consequences of climate disruption - Heatwaves, floods and other extreme weather - Disappearing wildlife - Acid oceans - The benefits of limiting warming - Sustainable farming - New, clean technologies - The circular economy Learn about other topics in the Ladybird Experts series including Gravity, Quantum Physics, Climate Change and Evolution. Written by the leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible and authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history and culture. For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years.


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Download or read book Climate Change (A Ladybird Expert Book) written by HRH The Prince of Wales and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-01-26 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is climate change? How does it work? Learn from the experts in the ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES Learn about one of the most important issues facing our world today in this clear, simple and enlightening introduction. From HRH The Prince of Wales, environmentalist Tony Juniper and climate scientist Dr Emily Shuckburgh, it explains the history, dangers and challenges of global warming and explores possible solutions with which to reduce its impact. You'll learn about . . . - The causes and consequences of climate disruption - Heatwaves, floods and other extreme weather - Disappearing wildlife - Acid oceans - The benefits of limiting warming - Sustainable farming - New, clean technologies - The circular economy Learn about other topics in the Ladybird Experts series including Gravity, Quantum Physics, Climate Change and Evolution. Written by the leading lights and most outstanding communicators in their fields, the Ladybird Expert books provide clear, accessible and authoritative introductions to subjects drawn from science, history and culture. For an adult readership, the Ladybird Expert series is produced in the same iconic small hardback format pioneered by the original Ladybirds. Each beautifully illustrated book features the first new illustrations produced in the original Ladybird style for nearly forty years.

Pain: A Ladybird Expert Book

Pain: A Ladybird Expert Book

Author: Irene Tracey

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2020-11-26

Total Pages: 59

ISBN-13: 1405936304

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PART OF THE ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES - What is pain and can we measure it? - What is chronic pain and can we treat it? - Can we make pain pleasant? UNDERSTAND the causes and the reasons for pain. This complex, subjective but vital perception is experienced by the entire animal kingdom. We may not enjoy feeling it, but living without pain would be dangerous - it is our body's way of telling us when something isn't right. YOUR BODY'S BUILT IN ALARM SYSTEM Written by Professor of Anaesthetic Neuroscience at the University of Oxford, Irene Tracey, PAIN is an accessible and fascinating illustrated introduction to one of our body's most important sensory and emotional experiences.


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Download or read book Pain: A Ladybird Expert Book written by Irene Tracey and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2020-11-26 with total page 59 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PART OF THE ALL-NEW LADYBIRD EXPERT SERIES - What is pain and can we measure it? - What is chronic pain and can we treat it? - Can we make pain pleasant? UNDERSTAND the causes and the reasons for pain. This complex, subjective but vital perception is experienced by the entire animal kingdom. We may not enjoy feeling it, but living without pain would be dangerous - it is our body's way of telling us when something isn't right. YOUR BODY'S BUILT IN ALARM SYSTEM Written by Professor of Anaesthetic Neuroscience at the University of Oxford, Irene Tracey, PAIN is an accessible and fascinating illustrated introduction to one of our body's most important sensory and emotional experiences.

HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH LIKE A PRO

HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH LIKE A PRO

Author: Ann Louis

Publisher: Notion Press

Published: 2020-05-14

Total Pages: 19

ISBN-13: 1648926398

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If you wish to ignite the dormant spark that your language lacks and unlock your dream job, this book is just for you. It explains the success tools and methods of NLP [neuro-linguistic programming] in a manner that is simple, understandable and applicable in real life. Discover that bold attitude and confidence that comes with having a command over the English language, a language that rules the corporate world. As the pages unfold, learn the art of mastering your language, understanding others effectively and defining your vision clearly. Get ready to be coached with simple and proven skills that can help you achieve success that is meaningful, exclusive and incomparable.


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Download or read book HOW TO SPEAK ENGLISH LIKE A PRO written by Ann Louis and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2020-05-14 with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you wish to ignite the dormant spark that your language lacks and unlock your dream job, this book is just for you. It explains the success tools and methods of NLP [neuro-linguistic programming] in a manner that is simple, understandable and applicable in real life. Discover that bold attitude and confidence that comes with having a command over the English language, a language that rules the corporate world. As the pages unfold, learn the art of mastering your language, understanding others effectively and defining your vision clearly. Get ready to be coached with simple and proven skills that can help you achieve success that is meaningful, exclusive and incomparable.

Why Me? Why This? Why Now?

Why Me? Why This? Why Now?

Author: Robin Norwood

Publisher: TarcherPerigee

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0399165835

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Offers a revolutionary perspective on adversity that will empower you to cooperate with your own destiny, live a far more effective life, and heal even the deepest wounds of the heart.


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Download or read book Why Me? Why This? Why Now? written by Robin Norwood and published by TarcherPerigee. This book was released on 2013 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offers a revolutionary perspective on adversity that will empower you to cooperate with your own destiny, live a far more effective life, and heal even the deepest wounds of the heart.

A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence

A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence

Author: Michael Wooldridge

Publisher: Flatiron Books

Published: 2021-01-19

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1250770734

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From Oxford's leading AI researcher comes a fun and accessible tour through the history and future of one of the most cutting edge and misunderstood field in science: Artificial Intelligence The somewhat ill-defined long-term aim of AI is to build machines that are conscious, self-aware, and sentient; machines capable of the kind of intelligent autonomous action that currently only people are capable of. As an AI researcher with 25 years of experience, professor Mike Wooldridge has learned to be obsessively cautious about such claims, while still promoting an intense optimism about the future of the field. There have been genuine scientific breakthroughs that have made AI systems possible in the past decade that the founders of the field would have hailed as miraculous. Driverless cars and automated translation tools are just two examples of AI technologies that have become a practical, everyday reality in the past few years, and which will have a huge impact on our world. While the dream of conscious machines remains, Professor Wooldridge believes, a distant prospect, the floodgates for AI have opened. Wooldridge's A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence is an exciting romp through the history of this groundbreaking field--a one-stop-shop for AI's past, present, and world-changing future.


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Download or read book A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence written by Michael Wooldridge and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2021-01-19 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Oxford's leading AI researcher comes a fun and accessible tour through the history and future of one of the most cutting edge and misunderstood field in science: Artificial Intelligence The somewhat ill-defined long-term aim of AI is to build machines that are conscious, self-aware, and sentient; machines capable of the kind of intelligent autonomous action that currently only people are capable of. As an AI researcher with 25 years of experience, professor Mike Wooldridge has learned to be obsessively cautious about such claims, while still promoting an intense optimism about the future of the field. There have been genuine scientific breakthroughs that have made AI systems possible in the past decade that the founders of the field would have hailed as miraculous. Driverless cars and automated translation tools are just two examples of AI technologies that have become a practical, everyday reality in the past few years, and which will have a huge impact on our world. While the dream of conscious machines remains, Professor Wooldridge believes, a distant prospect, the floodgates for AI have opened. Wooldridge's A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence is an exciting romp through the history of this groundbreaking field--a one-stop-shop for AI's past, present, and world-changing future.