Author: David Bodanis
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408708086
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Widely considered the greatest genius of all time, Albert Einstein revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos with his general theory of relativity and helped to lead us into the atomic age. Yet in the final decades of his life he was also ignored by most working scientists, his ideas opposed by even his closest friends. This stunning downfall can be traced to Einstein's earliest successes and to personal qualities that were at first his best assets. Einstein's imagination and self-confidence served him well as he sought to reveal the universe's structure, but when it came to newer revelations in the field of quantum mechanics, these same traits undermined his quest for the ultimate truth. David Bodanis traces the arc of Einstein's intellectual development across his professional and personal life, showing how Einstein's confidence in his own powers of intuition proved to be both his greatest strength and his ultimate undoing. He was a fallible genius. An intimate and enlightening biography of the celebrated physicist, Einstein's Greatest Mistake reveals how much we owe Einstein today - and how much more he might have achieved if not for his all-too-human flaws.
Einstein's Greatest Mistake
Author: David Bodanis
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408708086
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Widely considered the greatest genius of all time, Albert Einstein revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos with his general theory of relativity and helped to lead us into the atomic age. Yet in the final decades of his life he was also ignored by most working scientists, his ideas opposed by even his closest friends. This stunning downfall can be traced to Einstein's earliest successes and to personal qualities that were at first his best assets. Einstein's imagination and self-confidence served him well as he sought to reveal the universe's structure, but when it came to newer revelations in the field of quantum mechanics, these same traits undermined his quest for the ultimate truth. David Bodanis traces the arc of Einstein's intellectual development across his professional and personal life, showing how Einstein's confidence in his own powers of intuition proved to be both his greatest strength and his ultimate undoing. He was a fallible genius. An intimate and enlightening biography of the celebrated physicist, Einstein's Greatest Mistake reveals how much we owe Einstein today - and how much more he might have achieved if not for his all-too-human flaws.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1408708086
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Widely considered the greatest genius of all time, Albert Einstein revolutionised our understanding of the cosmos with his general theory of relativity and helped to lead us into the atomic age. Yet in the final decades of his life he was also ignored by most working scientists, his ideas opposed by even his closest friends. This stunning downfall can be traced to Einstein's earliest successes and to personal qualities that were at first his best assets. Einstein's imagination and self-confidence served him well as he sought to reveal the universe's structure, but when it came to newer revelations in the field of quantum mechanics, these same traits undermined his quest for the ultimate truth. David Bodanis traces the arc of Einstein's intellectual development across his professional and personal life, showing how Einstein's confidence in his own powers of intuition proved to be both his greatest strength and his ultimate undoing. He was a fallible genius. An intimate and enlightening biography of the celebrated physicist, Einstein's Greatest Mistake reveals how much we owe Einstein today - and how much more he might have achieved if not for his all-too-human flaws.
Finding Meaning in an Imperfect World
Author: Iddo Landau
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190657685
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Does life have meaning? Is it possible for life to be meaningful when the world is filled with suffering and when so much depends merely upon chance? Even if there is meaning, is there enough to justify living? These questions are difficult to resolve. There are times in which we face the mundane, the illogically cruel, and the tragic, which leave us to question the value of our lives. However, Iddo Landau argues, our lives often are, or could be made, meaningful—we've just been setting the bar too high for evaluating what meaning there is. When it comes to meaning in life, Landau explains, we have let perfect become the enemy of the good. We have failed to find life perfectly meaningful, and therefore have failed to see any meaning in our lives. We must attune ourselves to enhancing and appreciating the meaning in our lives, and Landau shows us how to do that. In this warmly written book, rich with examples from the author's life, film, literature, and history, Landau offers new theories and practical advice that awaken us to the meaning already present in our lives and demonstrates how we can enhance it. He confronts prevailing nihilist ideas that undermine our existence, and the questions that dog us no matter what we believe. While exposing the weaknesses of ideas that lead many to despair, he builds a strong case for maintaining more hope. Along the way, he faces provocative questions: Would we choose to live forever if we could? Does death render life meaningless? If we examine it in the context of the immensity of the whole universe, can we consider life meaningful? If we feel empty once we achieve our goals, and the pursuit of these goals is what gives us a sense of meaning, then what can we do? Finding Meaning in an Imperfect World is likely to alter the way you understand your life.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0190657685
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 313
Book Description
Does life have meaning? Is it possible for life to be meaningful when the world is filled with suffering and when so much depends merely upon chance? Even if there is meaning, is there enough to justify living? These questions are difficult to resolve. There are times in which we face the mundane, the illogically cruel, and the tragic, which leave us to question the value of our lives. However, Iddo Landau argues, our lives often are, or could be made, meaningful—we've just been setting the bar too high for evaluating what meaning there is. When it comes to meaning in life, Landau explains, we have let perfect become the enemy of the good. We have failed to find life perfectly meaningful, and therefore have failed to see any meaning in our lives. We must attune ourselves to enhancing and appreciating the meaning in our lives, and Landau shows us how to do that. In this warmly written book, rich with examples from the author's life, film, literature, and history, Landau offers new theories and practical advice that awaken us to the meaning already present in our lives and demonstrates how we can enhance it. He confronts prevailing nihilist ideas that undermine our existence, and the questions that dog us no matter what we believe. While exposing the weaknesses of ideas that lead many to despair, he builds a strong case for maintaining more hope. Along the way, he faces provocative questions: Would we choose to live forever if we could? Does death render life meaningless? If we examine it in the context of the immensity of the whole universe, can we consider life meaningful? If we feel empty once we achieve our goals, and the pursuit of these goals is what gives us a sense of meaning, then what can we do? Finding Meaning in an Imperfect World is likely to alter the way you understand your life.
A Life's Mistake Or Love's Forgiveness
Author: Charles Garvice
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dime novels
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Dime novels
Languages : en
Pages : 358
Book Description
The Minimalist Mindset
Author: Danny Dover
Publisher: Intriguing Ideas Press
ISBN: 9780998646701
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: Intriguing Ideas Press
ISBN: 9780998646701
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
How to Ruin Your Life By 30
Author: Steve Farrar
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802483364
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
We all have an internal alarm clock that goes off when we're about to make a bad decision... Some of us spend our 20's hitting the snooze button. By taking a look at 9 common, everyday mistakes, which most of us have an opportunity to make on a regular basis, Steve Farrar speaks with wisdom and wit in this short book that serves as a wake up call we should all take. From starting our 20's on the wrong foot to neglecting our own gifts and strengths, and from isolating ourselves from real community to ignoring God's purpose for our lives, How to Ruin Your Life by 30 will help navigate these treacherous waters we call adulthood. No matter where you are at: preparing for, recovering from, or in the midst of your 20's... this short book will help.
Publisher: Moody Publishers
ISBN: 0802483364
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 141
Book Description
We all have an internal alarm clock that goes off when we're about to make a bad decision... Some of us spend our 20's hitting the snooze button. By taking a look at 9 common, everyday mistakes, which most of us have an opportunity to make on a regular basis, Steve Farrar speaks with wisdom and wit in this short book that serves as a wake up call we should all take. From starting our 20's on the wrong foot to neglecting our own gifts and strengths, and from isolating ourselves from real community to ignoring God's purpose for our lives, How to Ruin Your Life by 30 will help navigate these treacherous waters we call adulthood. No matter where you are at: preparing for, recovering from, or in the midst of your 20's... this short book will help.
The Angry Therapist
Author: John Kim
Publisher: Parallax Press
ISBN: 1941529623
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Tackling relationships, career, and family issues, John Kim, LMFT, thinks of himself as a life-styledesigner, not a therapist. His radical new approach, that he sometimes calls “self-help in a shot glass” is easy, real, and to the point. He helps people make changes to their lives so that personal growth happens organically, just by living. Let’s face it, therapy is a luxury. Few of us have the time or money to devote to going to an office every week. With anecdotes illustrating principles in action (in relatable and sometimes irreverent fashion) and stand-alone practices and exercises, Kim gives readers the tools and directions to focus on what's right with them instead of what's wrong. When John Kim was going through the end of a relationship, he began blogging as The Angry Therapist, documenting his personal journey post-divorce. Traditional therapists avoid transparency, but Kim preferred the language of "me too" as opposed to "you should." He blogged about his own shortcomings, revelations, views on relationships, and the world. He spoke a different therapeutic language —open, raw, and at times subversive — and people responded. The Angry Therapist blog, that inspired this book, has been featured in The Atlantic Monthly and on NPR.
Publisher: Parallax Press
ISBN: 1941529623
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Tackling relationships, career, and family issues, John Kim, LMFT, thinks of himself as a life-styledesigner, not a therapist. His radical new approach, that he sometimes calls “self-help in a shot glass” is easy, real, and to the point. He helps people make changes to their lives so that personal growth happens organically, just by living. Let’s face it, therapy is a luxury. Few of us have the time or money to devote to going to an office every week. With anecdotes illustrating principles in action (in relatable and sometimes irreverent fashion) and stand-alone practices and exercises, Kim gives readers the tools and directions to focus on what's right with them instead of what's wrong. When John Kim was going through the end of a relationship, he began blogging as The Angry Therapist, documenting his personal journey post-divorce. Traditional therapists avoid transparency, but Kim preferred the language of "me too" as opposed to "you should." He blogged about his own shortcomings, revelations, views on relationships, and the world. He spoke a different therapeutic language —open, raw, and at times subversive — and people responded. The Angry Therapist blog, that inspired this book, has been featured in The Atlantic Monthly and on NPR.
The mistakes of a life
Author: Catherine Anne Hubback
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
The Mistakes of a Life
Author: J. Hubback
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3375004095
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1863.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3375004095
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 282
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1863.
A Mistake That changed my Life
Author: Banty Barman
Publisher: Banty Barman
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
The magic of true love at first sight was so absorbed in Banty Barman of Kolkata that he became crazy. Crazy in love with Nisha Jha of Darbhanga. A beautiful girl at young age in school promises to live life together. Due to being of different caste, their love was facing many difficulties like casteism. Banty furiously fights against his girlfriend’s family to get the love of his school life. Passionately fighting with destiny which creates a situation and he stuck in loyalty. What may happen when we are not loyal with our partner is beautifully depicted in his 10 years of relationship. What effect did casteism have on his deep love? We can never imagine at what point destiny can bring us. This book inspires every young love bird to fight for their love. I am sure after reading this book, your eyes will be flooded with tears. It has the potential to be the next bestselling book of this year. So, let’s see the story of true love with some golden words of Banty Barman.
Publisher: Banty Barman
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 137
Book Description
The magic of true love at first sight was so absorbed in Banty Barman of Kolkata that he became crazy. Crazy in love with Nisha Jha of Darbhanga. A beautiful girl at young age in school promises to live life together. Due to being of different caste, their love was facing many difficulties like casteism. Banty furiously fights against his girlfriend’s family to get the love of his school life. Passionately fighting with destiny which creates a situation and he stuck in loyalty. What may happen when we are not loyal with our partner is beautifully depicted in his 10 years of relationship. What effect did casteism have on his deep love? We can never imagine at what point destiny can bring us. This book inspires every young love bird to fight for their love. I am sure after reading this book, your eyes will be flooded with tears. It has the potential to be the next bestselling book of this year. So, let’s see the story of true love with some golden words of Banty Barman.
Life Mistakes
Author: Awanish Surya
Publisher: BFC Publications
ISBN: 9363702634
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
We all do several life Mistakes in our life time. A single mistake can destroy your life. In this book the author is sharing those life Mistakes in details one by one so that you can be aware about the mistakes and correct them.
Publisher: BFC Publications
ISBN: 9363702634
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 109
Book Description
We all do several life Mistakes in our life time. A single mistake can destroy your life. In this book the author is sharing those life Mistakes in details one by one so that you can be aware about the mistakes and correct them.