Bøger af MIchael Harris

Being alone - really alone - could be the only antidote to the frenzy of our digital age.

What do pure mathematicians do, and why do they do it? Looking beyond the conventional answersfor the sake of truth, beauty, and practical applicationsthis book offers an eclectic panorama of the lives and values and hopes and fears of mathematicians in the twenty-first century, assembling material from a startlingly diverse assortment of scholarly, journalistic, and pop culture sources.Drawing on his personal experiences and obsessions as well as the thoughts and opinions of mathematicians from Archimedes and Omar Khayym to such contemporary giants as Alexander Grothendieck and Robert Langlands, Michael Harris reveals the charisma and romance of mathematics as well as its darker side. In this portrait of mathematics as a community united around a set of common intellectual, ethical, and existential challenges, he touches on a wide variety of questions, such as: Are mathematicians to blame for the 2008 financial crisis? How can we talk about the ideas we were born too soon to understand? And how should you react if you are asked to explain number theory at a dinner party?Disarmingly candid, relentlessly intelligent, and richly entertaining, Mathematics without Apologies takes readers on an unapologetic guided tour of the mathematical life, from the philosophy and sociology of mathematics to its reflections in film and popular music, with detours through the mathematical and mystical traditions of Russia, India, medieval Islam, the Bronx, and beyond.

This is the Book which is meant to restore your hearts with true love, faith and loyalty for the Creator, and to make clear to you what was lost in the Scriptures. This is the book that will teach you the right way to serve God, and show you exactly how to please Him. This book will upset you, and for some, it shall open their eyes and redeem their souls.

Colombia occupies the northwest corner of South America. It has an area twice that of France and almost twice Texas, with long coasts on the Caribbean and the Pacific oceans, mountainous regions, and Amazon jungle areas inland. The ethnic groups and cultures are diverse. The country has something to offer almost any traveler. Pick a climate, and it's yours-if you find the light jacket weather of Bogotá cold, drive an hour down through the mountains and sunbathe next to the pool of your rented hacienda. If you don't want to sit still, head off into the Amazon or any of the country's other many inland jungles, snow-capped volcanoes, rocky deserts, endless plains, lush valleys, coffee plantations, mountain lakes, deserted beaches. For culture, intellectual Bogotá might lead the rest of Latin America in experimental theater, indie-rock, and the number of bookstores, but you could also get a completely alien education in an Amazonian malocca, or you could delve into the huge Latin music scene of salsa and cumbia, with the most exciting dance display being the enormous Carnival of Barranquilla. For history, wander the narrow streets of South America's original capital in Bogotá, check out old Spanish colonial provincial retreats like Villa de Leyva, trek through the thick jungle-covered mountains of the northeast to the Lost City of the Tayrona Indians, and walk the walls of Cartagena's achingly beautiful old city, looking over the fortified ramparts upon which the colonial history of South America pivoted. For nightlife, hot Cali is today's world capital of salsa, claiming that competitive distinction over Colombia's other vibrant big-city party scenes, which keep the music going long into the small hours of the morning. The hipsters' playground is found around the El Poblado neighborhood in Medellín downtown. For dining, you'll find everything from the ubiquitous cheap, delicious Colombian home-style meals to world-class upscale and modern culinary arts in the big cities, with cuisines from all corners of the world represented. And for relaxing, there are gorgeous tropical beaches along Colombia's Caribbean and Pacific coasts, but you can find even more laidback and peaceful retreats on the idyllic and unspoilt Caribbean island of Providencia. The political violence has subsided substantially throughout the majority of the country and savvy travelers have already flocked here from around the world-come before everyone else catches on!

Have you ever asked, "who am I?" Have you wondered about the purpose of life? Might there be a path for finding peace and purpose? After a thirty year counseling practice, Dr. Michael J.Harris in this ground breaking book, Secrets for Hope and Healing, discovered ten time honored truths that can change your life.Through his work with thousands of everyday people, he witnessed time and again, the challenges that often 'derailed' them. Through case examples and by studying the lives of those who've succeeded, he discovered certain truths, 'that are literally right between our eyes!' Though many of these truths are readily known, success comes as they are practiced in the collective. In Secrets for Hope and Healing, you will revisit some of life's great challenges (with solutions): -Do you wonder why you are here? "Is there a reason to all this madness?" You will discover the commonality found in diverse ancient beliefs, the 'grand design', and the eternal existence of the soul! -What are the skills that will bring balance to your life? You will learn what it means to be 'real' and to truly take responsibility for your life. As you do this, you'll find greater wholeness and satisfaction.-Do I have unique talents and gifts? Yes you do! You are uniquely equipped for a special life mission. I will offer you tools to uncover and clarify those wonderful gifts!-Is their hope for healing the hurts, past and present? There is, and as you let go of these burdens, you'll open up avenues of energy and opportunity you only dreamed existed. By applying these (and the other) principles found in this work, you will 'set yourself free, ' find greater peace and joy, and a deeper purpose to your life.

What is the Echo? Who is Alexa? How is the Dot different? Brand New for 2017 with the best Hacks for your Echo! If you're looking for the answers to any of these questions, you've found them! Learn how to harness today's most useful technology with Amazon Echo: Full 2017 Amazon Echo User Manual-Learn Everything You Need to Know About Your Echo from Beginner to Expert. This manual for wireless and voice recognition devices will take you from beginner to pro in no time. With easy instructions and clear instructions, you'll get through the basics and on to the good stuff in no time. You get: -A brief introduction to the Amazon Echo -Step by step setup and pairing instructions -A guide to using the Alexa app and harnessing Alexa's skills -Instructions for using the Echo in your home -Easy ways to use Echo for your kid's bedtime routine -Tips for using Echo to help with your work and fitness -Fun tricks and things you can do with Alexa -Troubleshooting help for the Amazon Echo -Echo Easter eggs With Amazon Echo: Full 2017 Amazon Echo User Manual-Learn Everything You Need to Know About Your Echo from Beginner to Expert, you get more than a quick setup guide. You get all the information you need to turn your home into a smart home, and you'll discover a wealth of fun and handy uses for your devices along the way. Why wait? Get your copy today.

Two spectacularly mismatched young people meet at a halfway house in a Seattle suburb in 1971. Paul Siebert is a reporter, a shy, depressive Vietnam veteran, already chastened by the blows life has dealt him. Maggie Ryan is a wild child, a rape victim, a musician, an armed robber, determined to live life to the fullest. They have no business falling in love, no plausible future together. But whatever initially connects them, though it often flickers, refuses to die. Over the next 35 years, as each separately tries to make a settled life, their attraction never stops being an inspiration, and a danger. In the tradition of John Fowles' "The French Lieutenant's Woman," Michael Harris' "Romantic History" balances the claims of individual desire and family values, recklessness and prudence, idealism and delusion, the safe and the forbidden. Ranging from Southeast Asian war zones to a hippie encampment on Crete, from Spokane to Los Angeles, from newsrooms to jails, from the foot of Mount Shasta to the down-and-out streets of Boston, full of vivid and memorable minor characters, this novel follows the evolution of two souls who demand more than the world may be willing to give.

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It often happens in the middle of an otherwise pleasant day -- you're shopping, or walking across a college campus, and you encounter them. They're holding signs that claim Israel is an "apartheid state" and charge Israel with committing "genocide" against Palestinians. They're calling for boycotts against Israeli products, and divestment from companies that do business with Israel. You know supporting Israel is the right thing to do. And you're not alone. For decades, polls have shown a large plurality, usually a majority, of Americans back Israel. But here's the problem: you don't know how to respond - or if you even should - to these Israel haters. That's where this book comes in. Imagine some of the key points from Alan Dershowitz's authoritative volume, The Case For Israel-- as it might be delivered by Bill Maher. All the information you need in this street fight of words, but delivered in a light and accessible way, with satirical humor. So the next time you encounter a group of Israel-hating extremists, you'll be armed with the facts - and the techniques to apply them with skill and confidence. This is the second edition of this book with updated information.

Warren Holt has escaped his trailer-trash background through hard work and playing by the rules. But when he is unjustly fired by a Southern California newspaper, punches out a supervisor in a fit of rage and inadvertently kills the man, Holt's middle-class dreams are destroyed. He heads for Denver, hoping to evade the police long enough to kill his boss' bosses. Can an ordinary person with no previous history of violence become a "weapon" in the service of personal revenge and social justice -- and if he can, at what cost? In the car with Holt is his 15-year-old Latino stepson, Ray Duarte, a nice kid who has his own agenda, especially after he meets a beautiful Mexican girl -- perhaps a victim of sex trafficking -- in remote Green River, Utah.

Tom married Sarah, and everything seemed to be perfect, however Sarah was not what she seemed. She went on to strip him of all his self-confidence, his money, and if things had not worked out the way they had, his life!Escape from Marriage follows the life stories of Sarah who goes to Prison for two years, and Tom who moves to make a fresh start.We discover more about each person and the pain that Tom had to suffer. However, Sarah gets released, and she has not finished yet!

In the early 1950s, the Southern Pacific Railroad no longer controls the state of California, as Frank Norris described it in "The Octopus," but in the little town of Dunsmuir it still has the power to force an injured brakeman, Frank Hiller, to return to work before he is healed, and Hiller, an angry man to begin with, passes on the fear and pressure to his wife and children. "Canyon," the story of a single summer day when Hiller disappears, is through the eyes of each of them in turn, including 10-year-old John, who fears his father but is even more frightened to see his father humiliated by a world that, just a few years after World War II, is saturated with images and memories of violence. That all around them is some of the most beautiful scenery in the state is only partial comfort. In broiling, unlovely San Bernardino, an 11-year-old girl catches polio in one of the last pre-vaccine epidemics. In a hospital full of dying children and children in iron lungs, overworked doctors and nurses fight to save her. A sympathetic nurse intuits a fact the girl is too shy and downtrodden to tell -- that for her, the hospital isn't hellish at all; that compared with the dysfunctional family of Dust Bowl migrants she comes from, including a brother who is maturing into a full-blown psychopath, it's almost like Heaven. Jessamyn Colton -- dismissively called Flucy at home -- would just as soon stay in the hospital, but once she recovers -- and she is recovering -- that won't be an option.

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If our near future sometimes feels like a dystopian sci-fi movie, that¿s because it is. Come With Me If You Want to Live reveals how great science fiction films predicted the world we¿re increasingly living in, but how we can still avoid the worst of what they warned us about. [50]

Discover the Power Within YouForget about what's propelling your life or the 26 expert contributing authors' revealing and inspirational essays in this book. This is about YOU and finding balance in your life. Within these pages, you'll find 80+ easy-to-follow tips that will unlock your true potential and help you live the life you've always wanted. The answers you seek are already within you.Whether your life feels like a raging success or a dumpster fire, you have the power to choose what you want and experience inner peace. Don't worry about unbridled success or leaving a big legacy. Happiness is within reach right now. After all, the biggest myth in life, is that there's some kind of destination. What if it's really about relishing your journey and feeling empowered with every moment you have?Are you ready to take control of your life? Embark on a wild and wonderful voyage of self-discovery by purchasing this book today. You won't regret it!Featuring contributions from 26 expert contributing authors including doctors, therapists, actors, musicians, ballerinas, yoga teachers and more -Dr. Adam Chipiuk, Adrianne "Ajax" Jackson, Amy Kreminski, Angelica Daniele & Zeb Homison, Anurag Choudhury, Dr. Avi Sharma, Balwan Singh, Brad Colwell, BridgettAne Goddard, Bynay Blosberg, Cat Koo, Danelle Denstone, Deborah Small, Donna Rubin, Donna Wikio, Emily & Eddie Garner, Gretchen Olsen, John Salvatore, Judy Louie, Kay Forrester, Leo Eisenstein, Mica Fish, Michele Vennard, Nadine Faitas, Rowena Jayne ND, and Spencer Larson.

The author, Michael Harris, discusses his intellectual exploration, which has taken him from seeing a UFO land to exploring the enigmas of telepathy and time travel. He encourages us to join him on his journey for greater knowledge by presenting difficult questions about the nature of reality and our role in the universe. People have scoured ancient books for hidden clues and mysteries throughout history. Scholars, theologians, and seekers of all stripes have long been fascinated by and inspired by the Bible because of its extensive history and everlasting wisdom. Many people's imaginations have been captured by The Bible Code; a rumored code supposedly concealed within the text of the Bible. They have considered the nature of reality and the significance of divine intervention in our lives as a result. Michael discusses the arguments in favor of and against the existence of the Bible Code, as well as the potential implications for our understanding of the Bible. He provides a novel perspective on this contentious and complicated topic. Using a variety of sources, including biblical studies, history, and philosophy, he provides a comprehensive and meticulous explanation for this extraordinary event. Whether you are a believer, skeptic, scholar, or layperson, this book will undoubtedly challenge your preconceived notions and deepen your comprehension of the Bible and its numerous mysteries. He looks into concepts like telepathy, time travel, and resurrection. Additionally, he uses information from numerous religious books to back up his claims. Additionally, the book delves into the idea of a moneyless system and how it might be implemented in society. Time travel and its consequences for history are one of the book's primary subjects. Michael fights that various individuals and gatherings have used time travel to modify the direction of occasions since forever ago. He shows how time travel has changed the past by referencing events like the Flood and the resurrection of the dead. The book discusses telepathy as an important concept. He defines telepathy as the capacity to communicate without the use of words or hand gestures. He imagines that clairvoyance might be developed as a characteristic ability with training. Additionally, he argues that telepathic communication can be used to improve social cohesion. In a society where the idea of telepathy might seem like a far-fetched concept, this book forces us to reevaluate our understanding of this phenomenon and its potential effects on human contact and relationships. The author conveys his views clearly and concisely throughout the entire book. It is simple for readers to follow since he backs up his claims with examples and data. Despite the complexity of the subjects discussed in the book, Michael does a great job breaking them into manageable chunks.

“Farley and Claire is a love story, a biography, a Tale of Two Farleys, or perhaps three: the public one, the private one, and the secret one.â€?‿Margaret AtwoodThe tumultuous, enduring love story between iconic writer Farley Mowat and his wife Claire, including excerpts from their passionate letters, published here for the first time. When Farley Mowat met Claire Wheeler in August 1960, the attraction was immediate, and within days they were lovers, despite the fact that Farley was already married. Their affair‿partly aided and abetted by publisher Jack McClelland‿included an extended correspondence until several years later, when Farley finally obtained a Mexican divorce and the two were married in Texas. They were together until Farley‿s death 54 years later. Claire, a brilliant diarist, has given author Michael Harris complete access to her journals and letters, as well as Farley‿s letters, and Harris has conducted extensive interviews with her and original research. The result is a literary love story for the ages, complete with photos of the couple who defied conventions of their time to be together. Published in partnership with the David Suzuki Institute.

Key statistics principles for anyone studying or working in medicine and healthcare who needs a basic overview of the subject. Now in its fourth edition Medical Statistics Made Easy, is the perennial bestseller in its field and is widely used on a variety of courses and programmes worldwide.

Stay Alive reveals the hidden revolution at the heart of The Hunger Games and what it means for our age of defiant youth-led revolt.

I wrote this book as a form of communication with people who experience negativity in life. Whether it be depression, mistreatment in relationships or family, mistreatment just because they are different or just dealing with defeat on a somewhat regular basis. My goal is to let these people know that I understand their pain and that they shall not worry. Remember that the sky can be dark and grey for many days, but the sun will always shine again soon.

The ever-popular blue jean originated in the Old Westfrontier of San Francisco in the late 1800s, and here is an extensive look at the entire era of Old West denim.Gathered from collectionsaround the world, it presents never-before-seen pictures of antique“miner’s denim” worn in the frontier communities of Nevada andCalifornia, including Levi denim that is over 120 years old. More than adozen other brands that helpedmake blue jeans what they are today include Greenebaum Brothers,Neustadter Brothers, S. R. Krouse, A. B. Elfelt & Co., Heynemann &Co., Harman Adams, W. & I. Steinhart & Co., Toklas, Brown, and others. Many of these innovative blue-jeandesigns have been lost in the dust of history and were inaccessible tothe public until now.Over 300 color photos and illustrations chronicle examples, patent drawings, and the histories of themanufacturers. This is invaluable information for fashion historians andcollectors alike.

In the first book to present Star Wars as a mirror for contemporary politics, Michael Harris reveals Star Wars' new Left roots.

A look at the fascinating history of the narrow gauge, including as passenger carrier, industrial motive power and on preserved tourist lines.