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Download or read book Harnessed written by Mark Changizi and published by BenBella Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2011-08-02 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The scientific consensus is that our ability to understand human speech has evolved over hundreds of thousands of years. After all, there are whole portions of the brain devoted to human speech. We learn to understand speech before we can even walk, and can seamlessly absorb enormous amounts of information simply by hearing it. Surely we evolved this capability over thousands of generations. Or did we? Portions of the human brain are also devoted to reading. Children learn to read at a very young age and can seamlessly absorb information even more quickly through reading than through hearing. We know that we didn't evolve to read because reading is only a few thousand years old. In Harnessed, cognitive scientist Mark Changizi demonstrates that human speech has been very specifically “designed" to harness the sounds of nature, sounds we've evolved over millions of years to readily understand. Long before humans evolved, mammals have learned to interpret the sounds of nature to understand both threats and opportunities. Our speech—regardless of language—is very clearly based on the sounds of nature. Even more fascinating, Changizi shows that music itself is based on natural sounds. Music—seemingly one of the most human of inventions—is literally built on sounds and patterns of sound that have existed since the beginning of time. From Library Journal: "Many scientists believe that the human brain's capacity for language is innate, that the brain is actually "hard-wired" for this higher-level functionality. But theoretical neurobiologist Changizi (director of human cognition, 2AI Labs; The Vision Revolution) brilliantly challenges this view, claiming that language (and music) are neither innate nor instinctual to the brain but evolved culturally to take advantage of what the most ancient aspect of our brain does best: process the sounds of nature ... it will certainly intrigue evolutionary biologists, linguists, and cultural anthropologists and is strongly recommended for libraries that have Changizi's previous book." From Forbes: “In his latest book, Harnessed, neuroscientist Mark Changizi manages to accomplish the extraordinary: he says something compellingly new about evolution.… Instead of tackling evolution from the usual position and become mired in the usual arguments, he focuses on one aspect of the larger story so central to who we are, it may very well overshadow all others except the origin of life itself: communication."
Book Synopsis The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by : William Kamkwamba
Download or read book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind written by William Kamkwamba and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-02-05 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now a Netflix film starring and directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, this is a gripping memoir of survival and perseverance about the heroic young inventor who brought electricity to his Malawian village. When a terrible drought struck William Kamkwamba's tiny village in Malawi, his family lost all of the season's crops, leaving them with nothing to eat and nothing to sell. William began to explore science books in his village library, looking for a solution. There, he came up with the idea that would change his family's life forever: he could build a windmill. Made out of scrap metal and old bicycle parts, William's windmill brought electricity to his home and helped his family pump the water they needed to farm the land. Retold for a younger audience, this exciting memoir shows how, even in a desperate situation, one boy's brilliant idea can light up the world. Complete with photographs, illustrations, and an epilogue that will bring readers up to date on William's story, this is the perfect edition to read and share with the whole family.
Download or read book Bitterroot written by Susan Devan Harness and published by University of Nebraska Press. This book was released on 2020-03-01 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2019 High Plains Book Award Winner for the Creative Nonfiction and Indigenous Writer categories In Bitterroot Susan Devan Harness traces her journey to understand the complexities and struggles of being an American Indian child adopted by a white couple and living in the rural American West. When Harness was fifteen years old, she questioned her adoptive father about her “real” parents. He replied that they had died in a car accident not long after she was born—except they hadn’t, as Harness would learn in a conversation with a social worker a few years later. Harness’s search for answers revolved around her need to ascertain why she was the target of racist remarks and why she seemed always to be on the outside looking in. New questions followed her through college and into her twenties when she started her own family. Meeting her biological family in her early thirties generated even more questions. In her forties Harness decided to get serious about finding answers when, conducting oral histories, she talked with other transracial adoptees. In her fifties she realized that the concept of “home” she had attributed to the reservation existed only in her imagination. Making sense of her family, the American Indian history of assimilation, and the very real—but culturally constructed—concept of race helped Harness answer the often puzzling questions of stereotypes, a sense of nonbelonging, the meaning of family, and the importance of forgiveness and self-acceptance. In the process Bitterrootalso provides a deep and rich context in which to experience life.
Book Synopsis Harnessed for Adventure by : Gordon Hickson
Download or read book Harnessed for Adventure written by Gordon Hickson and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by Gordon Hickson - This is my story: the story of how God broke into my life at Cambridge University while I was trying to disprove religion and Christianity, and how He began to harness my life for His purposes. Since that time, I have travelled across the world, witnessed extraordinary miracles, endured tough battles of faith and seen the power of God's Spirit transform whole nations.This is also the story of a young couple who took God's call at face value, believing that He will always make a way where there is no way. It shares the faith battles, the joys and the breakthroughs, as well as the struggles, failures and near-death experiences.Let this book inspire you to totally surrender to "God's harness" and then allow Him to take you on His great adventures for your own life too!
Book Synopsis Harnessing Harmony by : Billy Coleman
Download or read book Harnessing Harmony written by Billy Coleman and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Following the creation of the United States, profound disagreements remained over how to secure the survival of the republic and unite its diverse population. In this pathbreaking account, Billy Coleman uses the history of American music to illuminate the relationship between elite power and the people from the early national period to the Civil War. Based on deep archival research in sources such as music periodicals, songbooks, and manuals for musical instruction, Coleman argues that a particular ideal of musical power provided conservative elites with an attractive road map for producing the harmonious union they desired. He reassesses the logic behind the decision to compose popular patriotic anthems like "The Star-Spangled Banner," reconsiders the purpose of early American campaign songs, and brings to life a host of often forgotten but fascinating musical organizations and individuals. The result is not only a striking interpretation of music in American political life but also a fresh understanding of conflicts that continue to animate American democracy.
Book Synopsis Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning by : Scott McLeod
Download or read book Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning written by Scott McLeod and published by Solutions for Creating the Lea. This book was released on 2018-09-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "By embracing technology in the classroom instead of ignorning or banning it, every educator can promote deeper learning across all subjects and grade levels. Using the 4 Shifts Protocol, 'Harnessing Technology for Deeper Learning' imparts valuable strategies for avoiding missteps, overcoming implemention challenges, and (re)designing instruction that is both meaningful and engaging".
Book Synopsis The Nakshatras by : Dennis M. Harness
Download or read book The Nakshatras written by Dennis M. Harness and published by Lotus Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows you how to access the wisdom of the Nakshatras in your personal life and for society. Through it the modern reader can understand the energies of their stars and learn how to utilize these to bring their lives into harmony with the great forces of the universe. This book is must reading not only for any students of astrology but for anyone interested in self-development or spiritual growth.
Book Synopsis Catch the Wind, Harness the Sun by : Michael J. Caduto
Download or read book Catch the Wind, Harness the Sun written by Michael J. Caduto and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2011-05-11 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get charged up about energy! With more than 20 fun activities and experiments that will have children ages 8 to 12 enthusiastically engaged with making and using renewable energy, Michael J. Caduto takes a hands-on approach to fighting climate change. Step-by-step instructions for projects range from using the sun to make fires to charging electronic devices by peddling your bicycle. Additional energy case studies encourage kids to think about the basic tenets of resource management. Change the world — one miniature windmill at a time.
Book Synopsis Harnessing the Power of Project Management by : Wes Balakian
Download or read book Harnessing the Power of Project Management written by Wes Balakian and published by Brown Books. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Harnessing the Power of Project Management shows what you can do today to make your team, division, or company exponentially more successful at what it already does well. Whether you are CEO, manager, team leader, or team member, getting the most from your people and giving the most to your customers mean perfecting your method of project management. Harnessing the Power of Project Management is equal parts sales tool, operations and leadership manual, delivery program, and proven methodology, designed for easy access to the information you need. It delineates how you and your organization can take advantage of effective project management to grow in today's ever-changing business environment. Whether your organization is for-profit, not-for-profit, or a government agency, pinpointing and capitalizing on its unique strengths are the keys to success. With real-life examples from numerous organizations, including Fortune 50 companies and small firms, this book guides you in generat
Book Synopsis As Consciousness Is Harnessed to Flesh by : Susan Sontag
Download or read book As Consciousness Is Harnessed to Flesh written by Susan Sontag and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2012-04-10 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This second of three volumes begins in the middle of the 1960s and traces Sontag's evolution from fledgling participant in the artistic and intellectual world to renowned critic.
Book Synopsis Harnessing the Power of Technology to Improve Lives by : P. Cudd
Download or read book Harnessing the Power of Technology to Improve Lives written by P. Cudd and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2017-09-05 with total page 1156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The lives of people with disabilities are complex and various, and there are many situations where technology – particularly assistive technology – already makes a real difference. It is clear that smart phone and tablet computer based solutions continue to enhance the independence of many users, but it is also important that more traditional assistive technologies and services are not forgotten or neglected. This book presents the proceedings of the 14th conference of the Association for the Advancement of Assistive Technology in Europe (AAATE 2017) entitled: ‘Harnessing the power of technology to improve lives’, held in Sheffield, UK, in September 2017. This 4-day event about assistive technologies (AT) highlights the association’s interest in innovating not only technology, but also services, and addresses the global challenge of meeting the needs of the increasing number of people who could benefit from assistive technology. The 200+ papers in the book are grouped under 30 subject headings, and include contributions on a wide range of topical subjects, including aging well and dementia; care robotics; eHealth and apps; innovations; universal design; sport; and disordered speech. The breadth of the AAATE conference reflects people’s life needs and so the book is sure to contain something of interest to all those whose work involves the design, development and use of assistive technology, whatever the situation. The photo on the front cover illustrates the breadth of assistive technologies that can improve lives. Photographer: Simon Butler.
Book Synopsis The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind LP by : William Kamkwamba
Download or read book The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind LP written by William Kamkwamba and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2009-10-13 with total page 446 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a land withered by drought and hunger, a place where hope and opportunity were hard to find. But William had read about windmills and dreamed of building one that would bring his family electricity and running water, luxuries that only two percent of Malawians could afford. He used scrap metal, tractor parts, and bicycle halves to forge a crude machine that eventually powered four lights, complete with homemade switches and a circuit breaker made from nails and wire. A second windmill turned a water pump that could battle the drought and famine looming with every season. The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind will inspire anyone who doubts the power of one individual's ability to change his community and better the lives of those on an entire continent.
Book Synopsis Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, of the Reign of Henry VIII by : Great Britain. Public Record Office
Download or read book Letters and Papers, Foreign and Domestic, of the Reign of Henry VIII written by Great Britain. Public Record Office and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Harnessing Your Emotions by : Andrew Wommack
Download or read book Harnessing Your Emotions written by Andrew Wommack and published by Destiny Image Publishers. This book was released on 2012-06-19 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emotions Are: Off the top of your head, you could probably think of times when you've been very emotional and lost control at the slightest set back or challenge. You then had to come back and apologize for how your emotions overtook you. NO MORE! Harnessing Your Emotions teaches us how to take responsibility for our emotions and control ourselves. Andrew Wommack shares from his own experiences, including his time in Vietnam. He shows us why we have emotional problems, gives solutions from the Bible, and tells why God's answers will bring lasting results. Controlling your emotions is easier said than done, but the point is, it is possible! Everyone can benefit from this book. There is not one person who can ignore or neglect the emotional part of their lives and still be successful and fulfilled in life. The truths from God's Word pointed out in this book ensure that your emotions and actions will never be the same again. Meant For Enjoyment Created To Be Good To Be Controlled By Each Individual
Download or read book Harness making written by Paul N. Hasluck and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-07-10 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Harness making" by Paul N. Hasluck. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Book Synopsis Unleashing Your Harnessed Potential by : Byron L. Giles
Download or read book Unleashing Your Harnessed Potential written by Byron L. Giles and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-04-29 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Professional and College Freelancer's Guide to Using CertificationPoint.Org to Reach Full Potential. CertificationPoint is a global online employment marketplace. CertificationPoint allows clients to hire businesses, college students, as well as independent contractors. Online collaborative tools allow for onsite and/or remote team project management. Independent contractors, businesses, and college students create online profiles and portfolios, submit proposals for jobs, and collaborate and receive payment through the CertificationPoint. CertificationPoint allows for centralized credential management for businesses, contractors and college students for career management and networking. This guide provides a roadmap for success not only for the CertificationPoint model but other freelance website models.
Download or read book Harnessed written by Ceri Thompson and published by Llyfrau Amgueddfa Cymru. This book was released on 2008 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colliery horses and pit ponies once powered the coal mining industry. This book reveals the suffering and injuries, but also tells us how miners bravely - sometimes fatally - attempted rescues from underground disasters. It shows how the horses lived, worked - and died.
