Author: Xuan Thuan Trinh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
For 300 years, Trinh Xuan Thuan writes, since the time of Isaac Newton, scientists saw reality as a giant clock--a sterile mechanism in which one part acts on another in a deterministic fashion. But the discoveries of the last few decades have changed all that, conjuring up instead a universe brimming with unpredictability, creativity, and chance. Writing with exceptional grace and clarity, Thuan vividly describes these important scientific discoveries, intriguing new theories about chaos, gravity, strange attractors, fractals, symmetry, superstrings, and the strangeness of atoms. Equally important, he reveals how these discoveries have shaped our view of the universe--for instance, how quantum mechanics brought indeterminism to the subatomic universe. Thuan deftly describes quantum mechanics, discusses its relationship to the theories of relativity (which deal inability to accept it. Indeed, throughout Chaos and Harmony, he makes clear as never before the mind-bending ideas of modern physics, such as the effect of gravity on time (it slows it down), the impossibility of crossing the speed-of-light barrier (it would actually reverse time), the role of fractals as "the language of nature," and the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics in understanding the universe. From the subatomic world to the vast realm of quasars and galaxies, from the nature of mathematics to the fractal characteristics of the human circulatory system, Trinh Xuan Thuan takes us on a breathtaking tour of the universe. With striking examples and clear, plain language, he shows how science has actually restored mystery to the world around us--a world of symmetry and chaos, contingency and creativity.
Chaos and Harmony
Author: Xuan Thuan Trinh
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
For 300 years, Trinh Xuan Thuan writes, since the time of Isaac Newton, scientists saw reality as a giant clock--a sterile mechanism in which one part acts on another in a deterministic fashion. But the discoveries of the last few decades have changed all that, conjuring up instead a universe brimming with unpredictability, creativity, and chance. Writing with exceptional grace and clarity, Thuan vividly describes these important scientific discoveries, intriguing new theories about chaos, gravity, strange attractors, fractals, symmetry, superstrings, and the strangeness of atoms. Equally important, he reveals how these discoveries have shaped our view of the universe--for instance, how quantum mechanics brought indeterminism to the subatomic universe. Thuan deftly describes quantum mechanics, discusses its relationship to the theories of relativity (which deal inability to accept it. Indeed, throughout Chaos and Harmony, he makes clear as never before the mind-bending ideas of modern physics, such as the effect of gravity on time (it slows it down), the impossibility of crossing the speed-of-light barrier (it would actually reverse time), the role of fractals as "the language of nature," and the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics in understanding the universe. From the subatomic world to the vast realm of quasars and galaxies, from the nature of mathematics to the fractal characteristics of the human circulatory system, Trinh Xuan Thuan takes us on a breathtaking tour of the universe. With striking examples and clear, plain language, he shows how science has actually restored mystery to the world around us--a world of symmetry and chaos, contingency and creativity.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 392
Book Description
For 300 years, Trinh Xuan Thuan writes, since the time of Isaac Newton, scientists saw reality as a giant clock--a sterile mechanism in which one part acts on another in a deterministic fashion. But the discoveries of the last few decades have changed all that, conjuring up instead a universe brimming with unpredictability, creativity, and chance. Writing with exceptional grace and clarity, Thuan vividly describes these important scientific discoveries, intriguing new theories about chaos, gravity, strange attractors, fractals, symmetry, superstrings, and the strangeness of atoms. Equally important, he reveals how these discoveries have shaped our view of the universe--for instance, how quantum mechanics brought indeterminism to the subatomic universe. Thuan deftly describes quantum mechanics, discusses its relationship to the theories of relativity (which deal inability to accept it. Indeed, throughout Chaos and Harmony, he makes clear as never before the mind-bending ideas of modern physics, such as the effect of gravity on time (it slows it down), the impossibility of crossing the speed-of-light barrier (it would actually reverse time), the role of fractals as "the language of nature," and the unreasonable effectiveness of mathematics in understanding the universe. From the subatomic world to the vast realm of quasars and galaxies, from the nature of mathematics to the fractal characteristics of the human circulatory system, Trinh Xuan Thuan takes us on a breathtaking tour of the universe. With striking examples and clear, plain language, he shows how science has actually restored mystery to the world around us--a world of symmetry and chaos, contingency and creativity.
Harmony in Chaos
Author: Ken Koppa
Publisher: Ken Koppa
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
"Harmony in Chaos" explores the unexpected beauty and order that can emerge from life's most turbulent moments. Through compelling narratives and insightful reflections, the book delves into the paradoxical nature of chaos and how it often holds the key to personal growth, creativity, and resilience. Each story serves as a testament to the idea that there lies an opportunity for profound harmony and understanding within every moment of disorder. The book takes readers on a journey through diverse landscapes, both literal and metaphorical, where chaos reigns, and yet, against all odds, a unique kind of order and beauty is revealed. From the bustling streets of a city gripped by uncertainty to the quiet introspection of an individual facing inner turmoil, "Harmony in Chaos" showcases how people navigate and ultimately thrive amid disruption. These tales highlight the resilience of the human spirit and the intricate patterns that emerge when we embrace, rather than resist, the complexities of life. At its core, "Harmony in Chaos" celebrates the human capacity to find balance amidst upheaval. It encourages readers to look beyond the surface of chaos and discover the underlying currents of harmony that guide us toward growth and enlightenment. The book's narratives are interwoven with philosophical musings and practical insights, offering a fresh perspective on approaching life's inevitable challenges with grace and poise. It is a reminder that chaos is not something to be feared but an essential part of the journey towards self-discovery and fulfillment. "Harmony in Chaos" is a poignant and thought-provoking read that resonates with anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the unpredictability of life. It is an invitation to embrace the disorder and find its beauty, to recognize that even in the darkest moments, there is a potential for light and clarity. Through its rich storytelling and profound insights, the book provides a roadmap for navigating the chaos with resilience and a renewed sense of purpose.
Publisher: Ken Koppa
ISBN:
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
"Harmony in Chaos" explores the unexpected beauty and order that can emerge from life's most turbulent moments. Through compelling narratives and insightful reflections, the book delves into the paradoxical nature of chaos and how it often holds the key to personal growth, creativity, and resilience. Each story serves as a testament to the idea that there lies an opportunity for profound harmony and understanding within every moment of disorder. The book takes readers on a journey through diverse landscapes, both literal and metaphorical, where chaos reigns, and yet, against all odds, a unique kind of order and beauty is revealed. From the bustling streets of a city gripped by uncertainty to the quiet introspection of an individual facing inner turmoil, "Harmony in Chaos" showcases how people navigate and ultimately thrive amid disruption. These tales highlight the resilience of the human spirit and the intricate patterns that emerge when we embrace, rather than resist, the complexities of life. At its core, "Harmony in Chaos" celebrates the human capacity to find balance amidst upheaval. It encourages readers to look beyond the surface of chaos and discover the underlying currents of harmony that guide us toward growth and enlightenment. The book's narratives are interwoven with philosophical musings and practical insights, offering a fresh perspective on approaching life's inevitable challenges with grace and poise. It is a reminder that chaos is not something to be feared but an essential part of the journey towards self-discovery and fulfillment. "Harmony in Chaos" is a poignant and thought-provoking read that resonates with anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed by the unpredictability of life. It is an invitation to embrace the disorder and find its beauty, to recognize that even in the darkest moments, there is a potential for light and clarity. Through its rich storytelling and profound insights, the book provides a roadmap for navigating the chaos with resilience and a renewed sense of purpose.
Chaotic Harmony
Author: Ali Sanayei
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319067818
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
This fascinating book written by Ali Sanayei and Otto E. Rössler is not a classic scientific publication, but a vivid dialogue on science, philosophy and the interdisciplinary intersections of science and technology with biographic elements. Chaotic Harmony: A Dialog about Physics, Complexity and Life represents a discussion between Otto Rössler and his colleague and student, focusing on the different areas of science and highlights their mutual relations. The book's concept of interdisciplinary dialogue is unusual nowadays although it has a long tradition in science. It provides insight not only into interesting topics that are often closely linked, but also into the mind of a prominent scientist in the field of physics, chaos and complexity in general. It allows a deep look into the fascinating process of scientific development and discovery and provides a very interesting background of known and unknown facts in the areas of complex processes in physics, cosmology, biology, brains and systems in general. This book will be valuable to all who are interested in science, its evolution and in an unconventional and original look at various issues. Surely it can serve as an inspiration for students, explaining the often overlooked fact that science and philosophy enrich each other.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 3319067818
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 277
Book Description
This fascinating book written by Ali Sanayei and Otto E. Rössler is not a classic scientific publication, but a vivid dialogue on science, philosophy and the interdisciplinary intersections of science and technology with biographic elements. Chaotic Harmony: A Dialog about Physics, Complexity and Life represents a discussion between Otto Rössler and his colleague and student, focusing on the different areas of science and highlights their mutual relations. The book's concept of interdisciplinary dialogue is unusual nowadays although it has a long tradition in science. It provides insight not only into interesting topics that are often closely linked, but also into the mind of a prominent scientist in the field of physics, chaos and complexity in general. It allows a deep look into the fascinating process of scientific development and discovery and provides a very interesting background of known and unknown facts in the areas of complex processes in physics, cosmology, biology, brains and systems in general. This book will be valuable to all who are interested in science, its evolution and in an unconventional and original look at various issues. Surely it can serve as an inspiration for students, explaining the often overlooked fact that science and philosophy enrich each other.
From Chaos to Harmony
Author: Michael Laitman
Publisher: Laitman Kabbalah Publishers
ISBN: 0978159047
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Reveals the factors contributing to the perilous state in which we find our world today. Many researchers and scientists agree that the cause of humankinds problems is the human ego. Yet Laitmans groundbreaking new book not only demonstrates that ego has been the basis for all suffering throughout human history but also reveals why we are subject to suffering due to our egos, and how we can turn our plight to pleasure, our troubles to opportunity. The book contains two parts. First, an analysis of the human soul and how the souls own structure is its bane. The book also maps out what we need to do to once again be happy, and what we should avoid because it would worsen our suffering. Throughout the book, Laitmans analysis of the state of humanity is supported by examples from science and from Kabbalists both ancient and contemporary. "From Chaos to Harmony" determines that we can and must collectively rise to a new level of existence and explains how we can accomplish this goal on personal, social, national and international levels.
Publisher: Laitman Kabbalah Publishers
ISBN: 0978159047
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
Reveals the factors contributing to the perilous state in which we find our world today. Many researchers and scientists agree that the cause of humankinds problems is the human ego. Yet Laitmans groundbreaking new book not only demonstrates that ego has been the basis for all suffering throughout human history but also reveals why we are subject to suffering due to our egos, and how we can turn our plight to pleasure, our troubles to opportunity. The book contains two parts. First, an analysis of the human soul and how the souls own structure is its bane. The book also maps out what we need to do to once again be happy, and what we should avoid because it would worsen our suffering. Throughout the book, Laitmans analysis of the state of humanity is supported by examples from science and from Kabbalists both ancient and contemporary. "From Chaos to Harmony" determines that we can and must collectively rise to a new level of existence and explains how we can accomplish this goal on personal, social, national and international levels.
The Parent Survival Guide
Author: Theresa Kellam
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 113585808X
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
When parents turn to the parenting/self-help section of their local bookstore, they are looking for both practical guidance and a childrearing philosophy that resonates with them - an approach they can relate to and be comfortable implementing in their own household. In The Parent Survival Guide: From Chaos to Harmony in Ten Weeks or Less, Theresa Kellam presents a way to strengthen the relationship with the child that simultaneously promotes the parent's own emotional healing and wellness. Grounded in a research-supported therapeutic technique that uses structured play time as the catalyst for interpersonal connection and growth, Kellam's model is subtle in its simplicity. Through a series of guided exercises, Kellam gives parents the skills they need to begin to set aside special playtimes with their children, during which the most important part of the process is simply "being there" in a way that promotes healing, growth, and communication. The beauty of this approach is that in only 30 minutes, once a week, the results can be seen in only a few weeks. Features of the book include: "Parent Survival Tip" at the start of each chapter Original cartoon illustrations bring text to life Short but insightful workseet questions bring focus to the program The Parent Survival Guide is structured over a series of 10 chapters, which can be read in conjunction with the 10-sessions of the CPRT workshops for those parents enrolled in a formal filial training program. But the material in the book is designed to be read and implemented by anyone. The author is not only a licensed psychologist and filial therapist, but she has also gone through the program with her own son and continues to rely on its principles within her family.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 113585808X
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 253
Book Description
When parents turn to the parenting/self-help section of their local bookstore, they are looking for both practical guidance and a childrearing philosophy that resonates with them - an approach they can relate to and be comfortable implementing in their own household. In The Parent Survival Guide: From Chaos to Harmony in Ten Weeks or Less, Theresa Kellam presents a way to strengthen the relationship with the child that simultaneously promotes the parent's own emotional healing and wellness. Grounded in a research-supported therapeutic technique that uses structured play time as the catalyst for interpersonal connection and growth, Kellam's model is subtle in its simplicity. Through a series of guided exercises, Kellam gives parents the skills they need to begin to set aside special playtimes with their children, during which the most important part of the process is simply "being there" in a way that promotes healing, growth, and communication. The beauty of this approach is that in only 30 minutes, once a week, the results can be seen in only a few weeks. Features of the book include: "Parent Survival Tip" at the start of each chapter Original cartoon illustrations bring text to life Short but insightful workseet questions bring focus to the program The Parent Survival Guide is structured over a series of 10 chapters, which can be read in conjunction with the 10-sessions of the CPRT workshops for those parents enrolled in a formal filial training program. But the material in the book is designed to be read and implemented by anyone. The author is not only a licensed psychologist and filial therapist, but she has also gone through the program with her own son and continues to rely on its principles within her family.
Beloved Chaos
Author: Jamie West Zumwalt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781640854819
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Experience a red light district plagued by poverty and violence, as Jamie weaves her own story of overcoming sexual abuse, shyness, and judgmental religion with the stories of those experiencing homelessness and addiction. Challenging ideas about God and people, inviting us to leave religion and follow the Way of Love.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781640854819
Category : Christian life
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
Experience a red light district plagued by poverty and violence, as Jamie weaves her own story of overcoming sexual abuse, shyness, and judgmental religion with the stories of those experiencing homelessness and addiction. Challenging ideas about God and people, inviting us to leave religion and follow the Way of Love.
The Mathematics of Harmony
Author: Alexey Stakhov
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9812775838
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 745
Book Description
Assisted by Scott Olsen ( Central Florida Community College, USA ). This volume is a result of the author's four decades of research in the field of Fibonacci numbers and the Golden Section and their applications. It provides a broad introduction to the fascinating and beautiful subject of the OC Mathematics of Harmony, OCO a new interdisciplinary direction of modern science. This direction has its origins in OC The ElementsOCO of Euclid and has many unexpected applications in contemporary mathematics (a new approach to a history of mathematics, the generalized Fibonacci numbers and the generalized golden proportions, the OC goldenOCO algebraic equations, the generalized Binet formulas, Fibonacci and OC goldenOCO matrices), theoretical physics (new hyperbolic models of Nature) and computer science (algorithmic measurement theory, number systems with irrational radices, Fibonacci computers, ternary mirror-symmetrical arithmetic, a new theory of coding and cryptography based on the Fibonacci and OC goldenOCO matrices). The book is intended for a wide audience including mathematics teachers of high schools, students of colleges and universities and scientists in the field of mathematics, theoretical physics and computer science. The book may be used as an advanced textbook by graduate students and even ambitious undergraduates in mathematics and computer science. Sample Chapter(s). Introduction (503k). Chapter 1: The Golden Section (2,459k). Contents: Classical Golden Mean, Fibonacci Numbers, and Platonic Solids: The Golden Section; Fibonacci and Lucas Numbers; Regular Polyhedrons; Mathematics of Harmony: Generalizations of Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Mean; Hyperbolic Fibonacci and Lucas Functions; Fibonacci and Golden Matrices; Application in Computer Science: Algorithmic Measurement Theory; Fibonacci Computers; Codes of the Golden Proportion; Ternary Mirror-Symmetrical Arithmetic; A New Coding Theory Based on a Matrix Approach. Readership: Researchers, teachers and students in mathematics (especially those interested in the Golden Section and Fibonacci numbers), theoretical physics and computer science."
Publisher: World Scientific
ISBN: 9812775838
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 745
Book Description
Assisted by Scott Olsen ( Central Florida Community College, USA ). This volume is a result of the author's four decades of research in the field of Fibonacci numbers and the Golden Section and their applications. It provides a broad introduction to the fascinating and beautiful subject of the OC Mathematics of Harmony, OCO a new interdisciplinary direction of modern science. This direction has its origins in OC The ElementsOCO of Euclid and has many unexpected applications in contemporary mathematics (a new approach to a history of mathematics, the generalized Fibonacci numbers and the generalized golden proportions, the OC goldenOCO algebraic equations, the generalized Binet formulas, Fibonacci and OC goldenOCO matrices), theoretical physics (new hyperbolic models of Nature) and computer science (algorithmic measurement theory, number systems with irrational radices, Fibonacci computers, ternary mirror-symmetrical arithmetic, a new theory of coding and cryptography based on the Fibonacci and OC goldenOCO matrices). The book is intended for a wide audience including mathematics teachers of high schools, students of colleges and universities and scientists in the field of mathematics, theoretical physics and computer science. The book may be used as an advanced textbook by graduate students and even ambitious undergraduates in mathematics and computer science. Sample Chapter(s). Introduction (503k). Chapter 1: The Golden Section (2,459k). Contents: Classical Golden Mean, Fibonacci Numbers, and Platonic Solids: The Golden Section; Fibonacci and Lucas Numbers; Regular Polyhedrons; Mathematics of Harmony: Generalizations of Fibonacci Numbers and the Golden Mean; Hyperbolic Fibonacci and Lucas Functions; Fibonacci and Golden Matrices; Application in Computer Science: Algorithmic Measurement Theory; Fibonacci Computers; Codes of the Golden Proportion; Ternary Mirror-Symmetrical Arithmetic; A New Coding Theory Based on a Matrix Approach. Readership: Researchers, teachers and students in mathematics (especially those interested in the Golden Section and Fibonacci numbers), theoretical physics and computer science."
D.H.Lawrence's Poetry
Author: Amitava Banerjee
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349110671
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
This book brings together articles and essays published over a period of about 60 years. These discussions lead to an assessment of Lawrence's poetry, showing how he has been regarded as a poet over the years, as well as analyzing the intrinsic merit of his poetry.
Publisher: Springer
ISBN: 1349110671
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 299
Book Description
This book brings together articles and essays published over a period of about 60 years. These discussions lead to an assessment of Lawrence's poetry, showing how he has been regarded as a poet over the years, as well as analyzing the intrinsic merit of his poetry.
Approaching Chaos
Author: Lucy Wyatt
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1846942551
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Twenty-first century civilization faces economic, ecological and spiritual meltdown. To survive this century as civilized people, we need to refer back to a time when city life was in harmony with nature and the wider environment. We cannot dismiss the ancients as 'primitive' when they had a blueprint for civilization that first appeared over 5,000 years ago. Perhaps we should look at the ancient past for solutions.
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing
ISBN: 1846942551
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 353
Book Description
Twenty-first century civilization faces economic, ecological and spiritual meltdown. To survive this century as civilized people, we need to refer back to a time when city life was in harmony with nature and the wider environment. We cannot dismiss the ancients as 'primitive' when they had a blueprint for civilization that first appeared over 5,000 years ago. Perhaps we should look at the ancient past for solutions.
Chaos in the Cosmos
Author: Irene Edwards
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
'Chaos In The Cosmos' is book 2 in the 'Magic Islands' series. The fun and games of the wicked Purple Wizards' tricks and their wrong doings are taken too far, resulting in an urgency to save Planet Earth from disaster before time runs out for the planet. The story illustrates the way nature can hit out when not heeded or respected, and it shows the impact climate change can have on our planet in extreme temperatures. It sets the scene for young readers to learn and understand the effects of a warmer chaotic world, and aims at promoting such concepts through storytelling and adventure, thus exposing some of the global issues surrounding planetary warming, as narrated and visualized through the eyes of magic and fantasy. Written with much lyrical fun in mind for children, there is, of course, some serious underlying elements... those of fostering climatic awareness, and the realisation our planet is very precious to us all. 'Chaos in the Cosmos,' is a fantasy narrative for children aged between 8 to 12 years. Book 1 - A Spooky Wish Book 2 - Chaos In The Cosmos Book 3 - The Land Of Now And Then
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 284
Book Description
'Chaos In The Cosmos' is book 2 in the 'Magic Islands' series. The fun and games of the wicked Purple Wizards' tricks and their wrong doings are taken too far, resulting in an urgency to save Planet Earth from disaster before time runs out for the planet. The story illustrates the way nature can hit out when not heeded or respected, and it shows the impact climate change can have on our planet in extreme temperatures. It sets the scene for young readers to learn and understand the effects of a warmer chaotic world, and aims at promoting such concepts through storytelling and adventure, thus exposing some of the global issues surrounding planetary warming, as narrated and visualized through the eyes of magic and fantasy. Written with much lyrical fun in mind for children, there is, of course, some serious underlying elements... those of fostering climatic awareness, and the realisation our planet is very precious to us all. 'Chaos in the Cosmos,' is a fantasy narrative for children aged between 8 to 12 years. Book 1 - A Spooky Wish Book 2 - Chaos In The Cosmos Book 3 - The Land Of Now And Then