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The Happiness of Pursuit: What Neuroscience Can Teach Us About the Good Life
by Shimon EdelmanWhen fishing for happiness, catch and release. Remember these seven words-they are the keys to being happy. So says Shimon Edelman, an expert on psychology and the mind. In The Happiness of Pursuit, Edelman offers a fundamental understanding of pleasure and joy via the brain. Using the concept of the mind as a computing device, he unpacks how the human brain is highly active, involved in patterned networks, and constantly learning from experience. As our brains predict the future through pursuit of experience, we are rewarded both in real time and in the long run. Essentially, as Edelman discovers, it’s the journey, rather than the destination, that matters. The idea that cognition is computation-the brain is a machine-is nothing new of course. But, as Edelman argues, the mind is actually a bundle of ongoing computations, essentially, the brain being one of many possible substrates that can support them. Edelman makes the case for these claims by constructing a conceptual toolbox that offers readers a glimpse of the computations underlying the mind’s faculties: perception, motivation and emotions, action, memory, thinking, social cognition, learning and language. It is this collection of tools that enables us to discover how and why happiness happens. An informative, accessible, and witty tour of the mind, The Happiness of Pursuit offers insights to a thorough understanding of what minds are, how they relate to each other and to the world, and how we can make the best of it all.
Apollo 13: A Successful Failure
by Laura B. Edge"Houston, we've had a problem." On April 13, 1970, the three astronauts aboard the Apollo 13 spacecraft were headed to the moon when a sudden explosion rocked the ship. Oxygen levels began depleting rapidly. Electrical power began to fail. Astronauts James Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise were about to be stranded in the inky void of outer space. The mission to the moon was scrapped. Now, Apollo 13's only goal was to bring the crew home. With the damaged spacecraft hurtling towards the moon at roughly six thousand miles per hour, there was little hope of success. But the astronauts and mission control were fully prepared to do whatever it took to return the crew to Earth. This space disaster occurred at the peak of the United States' Space Race against the Soviet Union. But for four days in 1970, the two nations put aside their differences, and the entire world watched the skies, hoping and praying the astronauts would return safely. As missions to Mars and commercial space flight become a reality, the time is now to be reminded of our common humanity, of how rivals can work together and support each other towards a shared goal. Because no matter what happens or where we travel, we all call Earth home.
Warslayer
by Rosemary EdgehillRosemary Edgehill has written previous fantasies both by herself and in collaboration with Mercedes Lackey. This is her first solo work in five years and it is the tale of a tv heroine asked to become a real heroine in another world where real demons and monsters are threatening the peaceful folk of the land.
Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself
by Monica Edinger Lesley YoungeMillions of Africans were enslaved during the transatlantic slave trade, but few recorded their personal experiences. Olaudah Equiano's The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano is perhaps the most well known of the autobiographies that exist. Using this narrative as a primary source text, authors Monica Edinger and Lesley Younge share Equiano's life story in "found verse," supplemented with annotations to give readers historical context. This poetic approach provides interesting analysis and synthesis, helping readers to better understand the original text. Follow Equiano from his life in Africa as a child to his enslavement at a young age, his travels across the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea, his liberation, and his life as a free man.
For Teenagers Living With a Parent Who Abuses Alcohol/Drugs
by Edith Lynn Hornik-BeerFor Teenagers Living With a Parent Who Abuses Alcohol/Drugs by Edith Lynn Hornik-Beer answers questions about alcoholism asked by teenagers. Included are: What causes alcoholism? Where can I get help? What do I do about the abuse? Should I stay at home? Where can I go? How can anyone expect me to concentrate in school? Why do I fight with my parents even when they are sober?
World History: Modern [1200–Present], AMSCO® Advanced Placement® Edition
by EditorsNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Healthy Sides Cookbook: Easy Vegetables, Pastas, and Grains for Every Meal
by Editors of Cooking Light MagazinePerfect pairings for every meal! In The Healthy Sides Cookbook, side dishes finally get their due. Discover more than 300 inspired recipes that are big on flavor and short on effort. Tested and perfected by the experts at Cooking Light, this handy cookbook covers weeknight classics such as Roasted Rosemary Fingerling Potatoes; holiday crowd-pleasers like Sage and Apple Stuffing; and new favorites including Zucchini Ribbons with Pecorino. Chapters are organized by ingredient, so you can easily look up new ways to use your favorite produce, grains, and pastas. In addition to recipes, you'll also find: Simple ingredient swaps to satisfy a wide range of palates; Prep-ahead pointers for easy weeknight meals; A "Perfect Pairings" index to help select the best matches for your mains; Complete nutrition information. Filled with bright color photos and genius cooking tips, The Healthy Sides Cookbook is a go-to guide for making every meal memorable.
The Don't Sweat Guide to Your Finances: Planning, Saving, and Spending Stress-Free (Don't Sweat Ser.)
by Editors of Don't Sweat PressForeword by Richard Carlson, Ph.D. A new Don't Sweat guidebook, based on the bestselling Don't Sweat series by Richard Carlson, Ph.D. Finances are often confusing and frustrating. This easy-to follow guidebook will help readers plan, save, and spend. The key is budgeting without obsessing over every bill and expense.
U.S. History and Government Tutor (High School Tutors Study Guides)
by Editors of REA Gary LandHelp for high school studies is here with REA's High School Tutor series! Each High School Tutor book makes it easy to learn difficult subjects. The High School Tutor for U.S. History and Government covers every American history and government topic taught in classrooms today including Pre-Colonization to modern America, the branches of the federal government, Supreme Court decisions, and more. In easy-to-follow, student-friendly language, students are tutored intelligently about U.S. history & government making the subject easy to learn, easy to understand, and easy to study. DETAILS - An essential companion to any high school textbook - Superb study guide for quizzes, tests and exams - An excellent aid when working on homework - Helps students grasp and understand U.S. History and Government more fully - Indexed for easy topic searches
CLEP History of the United States I: Early Colonization to 1877 (Green Edition )
by Editors of Research Education AssociationCollege Board's College-Level Examination Program, or CLEP test prep covers everything you need to know about the CLEP History of the United States I exam, and will help you earn the college credit you deserve. This book, and the online tools that come with it, allow you to create a personalized study plan through three simple steps: assessment of your knowledge, targeted review of exam content, and reinforcement in the areas where you need the most help.
Big Book of Answers: 1,001 Facts Kids Want to Know (Time For Kids Big Bks.)
by Editors of TIME For Kids MagazineIn a great new oversized format, TIME For Kids Big Book of Answers satisfies the most curious kids with answers to the questions they commonly ask but adults can rarely answer. Questions like ""How does popcorn pop?"", ""Where did the Titanic sink?"" and ""Why are our eyes different colors?"" are grouped into easy-to-navigate categories such as animals, humans, history, science and sports. Colorful photos, dynamic graphics, and simple text help kids discover 1,001 amazing facts to impress their parents, teachers, friends...and anyone else who will listen
Health & Wellness, Eleventh Edition
by Gordon Edlin Eric GolantyRevised and updated throughout with the latest data and statistics, the Eleventh Edition of Health & Wellness engages students with specific tips and guidelines to help them evaluate and improve their health habits. The text, along with the accompanying website, encourages students to learn the skills they need to enhance the quality and longevity of their life. Health and Wellness covers the many perspectives of personal health, including physical, emotional, mental, social, environmental, and spiritual perspectives, with a central theme of self-responsibility for one’s behavior.
The New Mexico Journey: To Enrich and Inspire Humankind
by Gibbs Smith EducationThe New Mexico Journey is a history textbook program that is based on the New Mexico State Standards for social studies for use in grades 6 and older. The student edition places the state's historical events in the larger context of our nation's history.
Science Techbook, Physical Science, Florida Edition
by Inc. Discovery EducationNIMAC-sourced textbook
California Inspire Biology
by McGraw Hill EducationThe Inspire High School Series brings phenomena to the forefront of learning to engage and inspire students to investigate key science concepts through their three-dimensional learning experience. Start exploring now! Inspire Curiosity - Inspire Investigation - Inspire Innovation.
Economics: Principles And Practices
by McGraw-Hill EducationProven in the classroom, Economics: Principles and Practices provides a solid basis for learning economics for all students based on the twenty standards from the Council of Economic Education Includes Print Student Edition
Glencoe The Developing Child
by Mcgraw-Hill EducationThe Developing Child is a comprehensive, up-to-date text which guides students through the developmental process of children from birth to age twelve. Focusing on observation and the scientific approach, The Developing Child excels at engaging students and integrating critical thinking skills. Includes: hardbound student edition aligned to the content standards.
Glencoe Mathematics for Business and Personal Finance (Lange: Hs Business Math Ser.)
by McGraw-Hill EducationNIMAC-sourced textbook
