Questing For Values

Author : Elayne Wareing Fitzpatrick
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 1494900882

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QUESTING FOR VALUES: THE HUMANITIES AS A FOUNDATION FOR HAPPINESS is an illustrated 364-page philosophic journey intended to encourage college students and other 'searchers' to examine their own beliefs and values in relation to some enduring wisdom of the ages. Readings are divided into seven units: Examining and Evaluating; Philosophy as the Pursuit of Happiness, by-product of 'Doing the Right Thing'; What About God?; Nature Mysticism and Science; Metaphorical Power of Myths and Stories; Fate, Freedom, and Creativity; and Balancing 'Head' and 'Heart' in our High Tech, Politicized Society.

Author : Elayne Fitzpatrick
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1511905328

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QUESTING FOR VALUES: THE HUMANITIES AS A FOUNDATION FOR HAPPINESS (VALUES WORKBOOK, 2015 EDITION) is an illustrated 425-page philosophic journey created to encourage college students -- and other serious 'searchers' -- to examine their own beliefs and values in relation to some enduring wisdom of the ages. Readings are divided into seven units: Examining and Evaluating; Philosophy as the Pursuit of Happiness, By-product of 'Doing the Right Thing'; What About God?; Nature Mysticism and Science; Metaphorical Power of Myths and Stories; Fate, Freedom, and Creativity; and Balancing 'Head' and 'Heart' in our High Tech, Politicized Society. This revised and expanded text includes a Values Workbook for Wholehearted Questers featuring mini-lectures and useful questions for pondering each unit in the book.

Author : Julian Scutts
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780244798192

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"And Is There Honey Still for Tea?" Questing Unity by Julian Scutts Pdf

The reference to 'questing unity" pertains to many different subjects and themes involving grappling with issues in such areas as comparative literature, linguistics, literature, history and mythology. In all events every comparison implies a criterion wide enough to comprehend the scope of the common area occupied by the subjects of comparison, whether the inquirer is aware f it or not. Thus comparison involves delving into one's own psyche, or not? Without the assumption of a universal underlying unity: no religion, no science and no sanity.

Author : Rubem P. Mondaini
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9789814520829

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BIOMAT 2012 by Rubem P. Mondaini Pdf

This is a book of a series on interdisciplinary topics of the Biological and Mathematical Sciences. The chapters correspond to selected papers on special research themes, which were presented at BIOMAT 2012 International Symposium on Mathematical and Computational Biology, in Tempe, Arizona, USA, November 6-10. This book contains state-of-the art articles on special research topics on mathematical biology, biological physics and mathematical modeling of biosystems; comprehensive reviews on interdisciplinary areas written by prominent leaders of scientific research groups. The treatment is both pedagogical and advanced in order to motivate research students as well as to fulfill the requirements of professional practitioners.

Author : Delia Clark,Steven Glazer
Publisher : UPNE
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 1584653345

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Questing by Delia Clark,Steven Glazer Pdf

A guide to creating treasure hunts that teach and share the special places in your community.

Author : Richard Brian
Publisher : AuthorHouse
Page : 484 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-02-04
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781504915700

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The Path of the Three Great Quests by Richard Brian Pdf

The Journey of The Path is a pilgrimage to reconnect with The Source. The Three Great Quests are the swinging hammer and sparking anvil of technology. The Chamber of Initiation is the transcendent experience of The Thunderbolt of Enlightenment. As One, they are a movement into a condition, which reincarnates us out of the ashes of yesterday, and transforms us into The Phoenix of Tomorrow.

Author : Jiangdi Fan
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813270800

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Endless Quests: Theory, Experiments And Applications Of Frontiers Of Superconductivity by Jiangdi Fan Pdf

The book is devoted to advancing and developing the frontiers of superconductivity; in particular, the theory of the Diagrammatic Iteration Approach (DIA), described in Chapter 1, is unique in the community of superconductivity.The application of DIA to electron correlation effects has allowed the tough issue of strongly-coupled electron systems to be solved, which is important for high-temperature superconductivity (HTS). DIA, when applied to a layered two-dimensional system, gives rise to marvelous outcomes that can explain all the anomalies in the normal state of HTS, and leads to a transition temperature that is dependent on quantities including the dielectric constant, electron band mass and spacing between layers. This then serves as a quantifiable guide on how to make ideal superconductors. Moreover, in such a scenario, the mechanisms of low- and high-temperature superconductivity can be unified on the basis of repulsive Coulomb interactions between electrons.The book contains rich first-hand information on experiments at the frontiers of superconductivity, as well as on relevant applications of such cutting-edge developments. For instance, Jiasu Wang, co-author of the chapter discussing the HTS Maglev train, is the person who completed the world's first HTS Maglev train. Thus, the draw of this book lies not only in its ability to marry theory, experiment and application, but also in its inclusion of research from prestigious experts of the field.

Author : Katherine Woodbury
Publisher : Peaks Island Press
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781370145553

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Tales of the Quest by Katherine Woodbury Pdf

Ah, the Quest! The sight of chivalric knights setting forth on heroic tasks to win the hand of the fair princess stirs any heart. This fourth installment in the Roesia Chronicles explores the dark and violent beginnings of the Quest up to its pragmatic and often humorous present. Amidst all the game playing, will true love and genuine respect still triumph? Therein lies quite the tale.

Author : Dipo Toby Alakija
Publisher : Calvary Rock Resource
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-01
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789783601833

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THE REAL QUESTS FOR NEW WORLD ORDER by Dipo Toby Alakija Pdf

While some historical accounts are distorted, so many parts were written long before they eventually become history. This is because a clique sees the need to destroy the old order and pave the way for the New World Order. The quest to dominate the world and fuse all nations together as one entity is an age-long battle which becomes more profound and pronounced in the modern days with the use of chemical, biological, psychological, spiritual and other weapons. With presentations of documentary, circumstantial and pictorial evidences most of which are made available by ancient and modern researchers and writers, this book shed light on what actually characterized global events like the French revolution, world wars, civil wars, virus pandemic like COVID-19 and other catastrophes that plague humanity. These research works address the question that was raised in the book, titled “Pawn In The Game” by William Guy Carr who asked, “why the Human Race can't live in peace and enjoy the bounties and blessing God provides for our use and benefit in such abundance?” This book also serves as a warning that when the New World Order emerges, human beings will be shackled with Computer Network and turned into semi-robots that are controlled by a Clique of Globalists.

Author : Dipo Toby Alakija
Publisher : Calvary Rock Resource
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Art
ISBN : 9789780490386

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The Quests For New World Order by Dipo Toby Alakija Pdf

While some historical accounts are distorted, so many parts were written long before they eventually become history. This is because a clique sees the need to destroy the old order and pave the way for the New World Order. The quest to dominate the world and fuse all nations together as one entity is an age-long battle which becomes more profound and pronounced in the modern days with the use of chemical, biological, psychological, spiritual and other weapons. With presentations of documentary, circumstantial and other evidences most of which are made available by ancient and modern researchers and writers, this book attempts to shed light on what actually characterized global events like the French revolution, world wars, civil wars, virus pandemic and other catastrophes that plague humanity. These research works address the question that was raised in the book, titled “Pawn In The Game” by William Guy Carr who asked, “why the Human Race can't live in peace and enjoy the bounties and blessing God provides for our use and benefit in such abundance?” This book also serves as a warning that when the New World Order emerges, humans will become semi-robots that are shackled into Computer Network through the use of Artificial Intelligence (IA), as opposed to Natural Intelligence.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Editura Lumen
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789731663203

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Postmodern quests in applied philosophy by Anonim Pdf

Author : Philippe G. Le Prestre
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : International relations
ISBN : 9780773515321

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Role Quests in the Post-Cold War Era by Philippe G. Le Prestre Pdf

Role Quests in the Post-Cold War Era examines the question of foreign policy change through a comparative analysis of the Great Powers' reactions to the transformations in international relations after the Cold War. Contributors describe and explain the efforts of the United States, the Soviet Union/Russia, China, Japan, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Canada to redefine the role they play in an environment that has become internally and externally more uncertain.

Author : Steven Charleston
Publisher : Church Publishing, Inc.
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780819231741

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The Four Vision Quests of Jesus by Steven Charleston Pdf

A unique look at Christian biblical interpretation and theology from the perspective of Native American tradition. This book focuses on four specific experiences of Jesus as portrayed in the synoptic gospels. It examines each story as a “vision quest,” a universal spiritual phenomenon, but one of particular importance within North American indigenous communities. Jesus’ experience in the wilderness is the first quest. It speaks to a foundational Native American value: the need to enter into the “we” rather than the “I.” The Transfiguration is the second quest, describing the Native theology of transcendent spirituality that impacts reality and shapes mission. Gethsemane is the third quest. It embodies the Native tradition of the holy men or women, who find their freedom through discipline and concerns for justice, compassion, and human dignity. Golgotha is the final quest. It represents the Native sacrament of sacrifice (e.g., the Sun Dance). The chapter on Golgotha is a discussion of kinship, balance, and harmony: all primary to Native tradition and integral to Christian thought.

Author : Jeff Howard
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-24
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781000576450

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Quests by Jeff Howard Pdf

Combining theory and practice, this updated new edition provides a complete overview of how to create deep and meaningful quests for games. It uses the Unity game engine in conjunction with Fungus and other free plugins to provide an accessible entry into quest design. The book begins with an introduction to the theory and history of quests in games, before covering four theoretical components of quests: their spaces, objects, actors, and challenges. Each chapter also includes a practical section, with accompanying exercises and suggestions for the use of specific technologies for four crucial aspects of quest design: • level design • quest item creation • NPC and dialogue construction • scripting This book will be of great interest to all game designers looking to create new, innovative quests in their games. It will also appeal to new media researchers, as well as humanities scholars in the fields of mythology and depth-psychology that want to bring computer-assisted instruction into their classroom in an innovative way. The companion website includes lecture and workshop slides, and can be accessed at: www.designingquests.com

Author : Miguel Chávez,Alessandro Bressan,Alberto Buzzoni,Divakara Mayya
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 319 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401003933

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New Quests in Stellar Astrophysics: The Link Between Stars and Cosmology by Miguel Chávez,Alessandro Bressan,Alberto Buzzoni,Divakara Mayya Pdf

Stellar astrophysics still provides the basic framework for deciphering the imprints left over by the evolving universe on all scales. Advances or shortcomings in the former field have direct consequences in our ability to understand the global properties of the latter. This volume contains the most recent updates on a variety of topics that, though independent by themselves, are inevitably connected on a cosmological scale. These include comprehensive articles by leaders in fields extending from stellar atmospheres through properties of the stellar component in the Milky Way up to the stellar environment in high redshift galaxies. The wide coverage of astrophysical themes makes this volume very valuable for researchers and Ph.D. students in astrophysics.