Transcendental Medication considers why human brains evolved to have consciousness, yet we spend much of our time trying to reduce our awareness. It outlines how limiting consciousness—rather than expanding it—is more functional and satisfying for most people, most of the time.The suggestion is that our brains evolved mechanisms to deal with the stress of awareness in concert with awareness itself—otherwise it is too costly to handle. Defining dissociation as “partitioning...

This volume reaches beyond the controversy surrounding the teaching and learning of evolution in the United States, specifically in regard to the culture, politics, and beliefs found in the Southeast. The editors argue that despite a deep history of conflict in the region surrounding evolution, there is a wealth of evolution research taking place—from biodiversity in species to cultural evolution and human development. In fact, scientists, educators, and researchers from around the United ...

Since the release of The Exorcist in 1973, there has been a surge of movies depicting young women becoming possessed by a demonic force that only male religious figures can exorcise, thereby saving the women from eventual damnation. This book considers this history of exorcism cinema by analyzing how the traditional exorcism narrative, established in The Exorcist, recurs across the exorcism subgenre to represent the effects of demonic possession and ritual exorcism. This traditional exorci...

There are a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches to researching how film spectators make sense of film texts, from the film text itself, the psychological traits and sociocultural group memberships of the viewer, or even the location and surroundings of the viewer. However, we can only understand the agency of film spectators in situations of film spectatorship by studying actual spectators' interactions with specific film texts in specific contexts of engagement.

Reaching back to the beginnings of television, The Greatest Cult Television Shows offers readers a fun and accessible look at the 100 most significant cult television series of all time, compiled in a single resource that includes valuable information on the shows and their creators.While they generally lack mainstream appeal, cult television shows develop devout followings over time and exert some sort of impact on a given community, society, culture, or even media industry. Cult ...

Applying tools for data analysis to the rapidly increasing volume of data about the EarthAn ever-increasing volume of Earth data is being gathered. These data are “big” not only in size but also in their complexity, different formats, and varied scientific disciplines. As such, big data are disrupting traditional research. New methods and platforms, such as the cloud, are tackling these new challenges.Big Data Analytics in Earth, Atmospheric, and Ocean ...

Step into the enchanting world of Christmas with this captivating collection of classic and contemporary tales. From the timeless masterpiece of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" to heartwarming stories by Louisa May Alcott, O. Henry, and more, this anthology captures the true spirit of the season. Immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas Eve, where miracles unfold and the bonds of love and kindness are celebrated. Let these beloved stories warm your heart and fill your home with the ...

This perfect guide to self-sufficient city dwelling was written by a pair of gentle survivalists who brought nature to their Los Angeles home. Christopher and Dolores Lynn Nyerges are prepared for everything from power failures and terrorist attacks to droughts and earthquakes. They'll show you the path to self-reliance, with strategies for coping with disasters as well as making the most of everyday life.The authors explain how to use available natural resources in an intelligent, ...

“The only way to save your ma is to marry me…”Josie and her ma were desperate to save their farm. George wanted their farm and Josie wanted to know why. Something wasn’t right.Praying for the Lord to guide and protect her, she impulsively buys a newspaper, secretly responding to an ad for a mail-order bride.While feeling at peace about her decision, George becomes forceful about their marriage.When disaster leaves them destitute, they escape...

Since the publication of this book, a little more than a year ago, the interest in Einstein and the principle of relativity has very greatly increased. There are now a large number of popular expositions, and the theory itself has undergone some notable advances in its philosophical, mathematical and physical application. In pure philosophy Lord Haldane's Reign of Relativity has applied it to the direct interpretation of the theory of knowledge. In mathematical physics the important work o...

Bingo the Dingo and his pack are in trouble! All the water in their Outback home has completely dried up. They'll be forced to make a long, hard journey on foot to the next watering hole-unless the Roo Crew can build them a new road to drive there.Junior the possum is so excited to help on his first project ever. He's been on his phone day and night looking up everything he might need to know. But when it's time to pick up his toolbelt, can he say "so long" to the screen? Will he b...

When the Roo Crew arrives to build a conservation station in a eucalyptus forest, Sparkles decides to branch out and also construct something special for her fellow koalas. But then Rollo and Fitz ask her to take on special projects that will help the resident lizards and cockatoos. Determined not to let anyone down, Sparkles agrees.It soon becomes clear Sparkles has more work than she can handle. Everything is running behind schedule, and she's running out of energy. Then one afte...