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Awakening Minds is the layman's guide to sparking spiritual transformation and social empowerment; filled with mindful exercises and practices to help you realize your best self.

Philosophy of physics is concerned with the deepest theories of modern physics--quantum theory, our theories of space, time and symmetry, and thermal physics--and their strange, even bizarre conceptual implications. This book explores the core topics in philosophy of physics, and discusses their relevance for both scientists and philosophers.

Paradise Rue is the story of a young abandoned woman who makes her way to the exciting world of Montmartre in Paris in the late 1800s during the explosion of the French Impressionist art movement and the vibrant, budding nightclub scene in the district. Josay Rue learns to navigate this dangerous and difficult landscape by risk-taking and using talents she never knew she possessed. Along the way, she meets and befriends artists, entertainers, restauranteurs, business leaders, politicians, gangsters, and royalty. Josay Rue becomes an integral part of the world of art and a moving force in the exciting nightclub life of Montmartre at the very beginning of its historical rise which eventually led to places like the Moulin Rouge. She and her friends and even her enemies help to make Paris become the envy of every entertainment scene in the world--- and the City of Lights.

Covering Geoffrey Chaucer's life and work, David Wallace considers the influence and enduring appeal of his body of writing, explores the wide ranging geography and iconic characters in his stories, and discusses how Chaucer's own experiences contributed to his literature.

Focusing on the evolution of environmental policy in six OECD countries, the book highlights the diverse political and regulatory approaches and their impacts on innovation. It includes two industry-specific case studies that offer a transnational view on how technology and environmental policy influence each other. The conclusion emphasizes that successful innovation relies on establishing credible, long-term environmental objectives while maintaining regulatory flexibility, open dialogue, and trust among stakeholders.

Focusing on the dynamics of industrial organization in rapidly industrializing nations, the report posits that these countries are more likely to adopt sustainable production principles than their developed counterparts. It highlights the role of multinational firms, which contribute managerial and technological expertise, as vital resources for this shift. By implementing coherent policies for sustainable development, developing countries can effectively direct foreign investment towards environmental objectives.

An expanded edition featuring new interviews and an introduction by the editor, a New York Times journalist and friend of the author A unique selection of the best interviews given by David Foster Wallace, including the last he gave before his suicide in 2008. Complete with an introduction by Foster Wallace's friend and NY Times journalist, David Streitfeld. And including a new, never-before-published interview between Streitfeld and Wallace.

"Wallace's explorations of morality, self-consciousness, addiction, sports, love, and the many other subjects that occupied him are represented here in both fiction and nonfiction. Collected for the first time are Wallace's first published story, "The View from Planet Trillaphon as Seen In Relation to the Bad Thing" and a selection of his work as a writing instructor, including reading lists, grammar guides, and general guidelines for his students. A dozen writers and critics, including Hari Kunzru, Anne Fadiman, and Nam Le, add afterwords to favorite pieces."--Publisher's description.

A ‘celebrity’ archaeologist is on the track of a mystery dating back to the days of Roman Britannia. The clues lead to a tiny Welsh island, and an ancient horror that the Roman Army left behind. When a UN official's body is fished from the sea, Peri Carlton is sent to investigate the island by a new boss – who thinks there’s something strange about her. Peri finds the foggy little island strangely quiet - what happened to everyone? Something hungry is loose on the Island of Fog and Death. And if it reaches the mainland, the consequences will be disastrous. Can Peri stop the monster? Or will she be its next meal? Find out in this thrilling sci-fi / horror adventure.