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How to Change Your Mind : The New Science of Psychedelics (9780141985138)

THE NO. 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER, NOW A MAJOR NEW NETFLIX SERIES 'Reminds us that the mind is the greatest mystery in the universe' Yuval Noah Harari, Guardian, Books of the Year Could psychedelic drugs change our worldview? Join Michael Pollan on a journey to the frontiers of the human mind. Diving deep into an extraordinary world - from shamans and magic mushroom hunts to the pioneering labs mapping our brains - and putting himself forward as a guinea-pig, Michael Pollan has written a remarkable history of psychedelics and a compelling portrait of the new generation of scientists fascinated by the implications of these drugs. How to Change Your Mind is a report from what could very well be the future of consciousness. 'A sweeping and often thrilling chronicle of the history of psychedelics, all interwoven with Pollan's adventures as a psychedelic novice. This is a serious work of history and science, but also one in which the author, under the influence of toad ven

Nonlinear Structures & Systems, Volume 1 : Proceedings of the 40th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics 2022 (9783031040856)

Nonlinear Structures & Systems, Volume 1: Proceedings of the 40th IMAC, A Conference and Exposition on Structural Dynamics, 2022, the first volume of nine from the Conference brings together contributions to this important area of research and engineering. The collection presents early findings and case studies on fundamental and applied aspects of Nonlinear Dynamics, including papers on: Experimental Nonlinear Dynamics Jointed Structures: Identification, Mechanics, Dynamics Nonlinear Damping Nonlinear Modeling and Simulation Nonlinear Reduced-Order Modeling Nonlinearity and System Identification Product details Format Hardback | 272 pages Dimensions

La segunda versión : poesía reunida (9788417143985)

GUILLERMO SUCRE (Tumeremo, 1933): Poeta, ensayista, crítico y docente venezolano. Fundó en 1958, junto a escritores como Adriano González León, Salvador Garmendia y Elisa Lerner, entre otros, el grupo "Sardio", de importante recordación por haber renovado la literatura venezolana tanto en creación como en recepción crítica. Reconocido como un agudo ensayista desde temprana edad, su libro Borges, el poeta (1967), uno de los mejores que se haya escrito sobre la poesía del gran argentino, y, sobre todo, La máscara, la transparencia (1975), considerado como uno de los más penetrantes y originales estudios sobre poesía hispanoamericana contemporánea, han opacado su importante obra poética, en parte por su dispersión editorial, pero sobre todo por su falta de recepción y puesta en contexto, aún más sorprendente cuando se revela que la suya es la misma promoción poética de Rafael Cadenas, Eugenio Montejo o Ramón Palomares, poetas venezolanos esenciales de la segunda mitad del siglo

A Sufi Saint of the Twentieth Century : Shaikh Ahmad al-'Alawi (9780946621507)

'Almost a prerequisite for any serious study of Sufism in European languages': this was the verdict of Seyyed Hossein Nasr in his review of the first edition of A Sufi Saint of the Twentieth Century: Shaikh Ahmad al-Alawi his Spiritual Heritage and Legacy. In this work, the author, Dr Martin Lings, presents a vivid picture of the unforgettable figure of the Algerian Shaykh Ahmad al-Alawi through a short biography by his French doctor and the translation of the Shaykh al-Alawi's own autobiography. These are followed by expositions of the Shaykh al-Alawi's teachings which are based on pure metaphysics and gnosis. Finally, Dr Martin Lings translates selections from Shaykh al-Alawi's aphorisms and mystical poetry. The whole work immerses the reader in the world of North African Sufism both as an intellectual tradition and a living reality. Product details Format

20 Years Younger : Look Younger, Feel Younger, Be Younger! (9780316177962)

It's time to turn back the clock! In 20 YEARS YOUNGER, Bob Greene offers readers a practical, science-based plan for looking and feeling their best as they age. The cutting-edge program details easy and effective steps we can all take to rebuild the foundation of youth and enjoy better health, improved energy, and a positive outlook on life. The four cornerstones of the program are: an exercise regimen for fighting muscle and bone loss, a longevity-focused diet, sleep rejuvenation, and wrinkle-fighting skin care. Woven throughout the text is practical advice on changing appearances, controlling stress, staying mentally sharp, navigating medical tests, and much more. Readers will walk away with a greater understanding of how the body ages and what they can do to feel-and look-20 years younger. Product details Format

Ready Player Two : The highly anticipated sequel to READY PLAYER ONE (9781780897448)

_____________________ AN UNEXPECTED QUEST. TWO WORLDS AT STAKE. ARE YOU READY? Days after winning OASIS founder James Halliday's contest, Wade Watts makes a discovery that changes everything. Hidden within Halliday's vaults, waiting for his heir to find it, lies a technological advancement that will once again change the world and make the OASIS a thousand times more wondrous - and addictive - than even Wade dreamed possible. With it comes a new riddle, and a new quest: a last Easter egg from Halliday, hinting at a mysterious prize. And an unexpected, impossibly powerful, and dangerous new rival awaits, one who'll kill millions to get what he wants. Wade's life and the future of the OASIS are again at stake, but this time the fate of humanity also hangs in the balance. Lovingly nostalgic and wildly original as only Ernest Cline could conceive it, Ready Player Two takes us on another imaginative, fun, action-packed adventure through his beloved virtual universe, and jol