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Intellectuals in the Middle Ages

Intellectuals in the Middle Ages

This book explores the role of intellectuals in medieval society and culture and their impact on modern ideas.
Kant and the Platypus: Essays on Language and Cognition

Kant and the Platypus: Essays on Language and Cognition

Umberto Eco's "Kant and the Platypus" explores language and human cognition from a philosophical perspective.
The Dream of Reason: A History of Philosophy from the Greeks to the Renaissance

The Dream of Reason: A History of Philosophy from the Greeks to the Renaissance

"A captivating exploration of how philosophy evolved from the Ancients to the Renaissance through reflection and reason."
The Status Syndrome: How Social Standing Affects Our Health and Longevity

The Status Syndrome: How Social Standing Affects Our Health and Longevity

Explores the impact social status has on health and lifespan, with evidence gathered from around the world.
The Sunday Philosophy Club: An Isabel Dalhousie Mystery

The Sunday Philosophy Club: An Isabel Dalhousie Mystery

Mystery novel about Isabel Dalhousie, an Edinburgh philosopher and amateur detective, who solves curious cases with her insight and wit.
The Wisdom Paradox: How Your Mind Can Grow Stronger As Your Brain Grows Older

The Wisdom Paradox: How Your Mind Can Grow Stronger As Your Brain Grows Older

"The Wisdom Paradox" explores the potential benefits of aging, demonstrating how a healthy mind can make life richer and more meaningful.
Thinking and Deciding

Thinking and Deciding

"Thinking and Deciding" by Jonathan Baron helps readers understand and improve their decision-making processes.
Financial Derivatives: Pricing, Applications, and Mathematics

Financial Derivatives: Pricing, Applications, and Mathematics

This book gives readers a comprehensive overview on financial derivatives, covering topics such as pricing, applications, and mathematical aspects.
Happy Accidents: Serendipity in Modern Medical Breakthroughs

Happy Accidents: Serendipity in Modern Medical Breakthroughs

"Happy Accidents" celebrates unexpected medical breakthroughs throughout history, exploring the power of chance in medical science.
Statistical Models: Theory and Practice

Statistical Models: Theory and Practice

This book provides an in-depth exploration of the theories and practices of statistical models for data analysis.
The Doctrine of Deification in the Greek Patristic Tradition

The Doctrine of Deification in the Greek Patristic Tradition

"A comprehensive exploration of the doctrine of deification in the context of the Greek patristic tradition, from its Biblical roots to its modern expressions."
Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes

Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes

A humorous exploration of the world of philosophy through jokes, this book encourages readers to rethink and broaden their understanding of philosophical principles.
The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography from the Revolution to the First World War

The Discovery of France: A Historical Geography from the Revolution to the First World War

Comprehensive historical and geographical exploration of France during The Revolution to WWI. Revealing unique insights into the country's culture and identity.
Explaining Social Behavior: More Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences

Explaining Social Behavior: More Nuts and Bolts for the Social Sciences

An accessible guide to modern social science, providing an understanding of why people behave as they do.
The Blank Swan: The End of Probability

The Blank Swan: The End of Probability

Charts journey of a pioneering trader and philosopher as he realizes probability doesn't predict the future.
Information: The New Language of Science

Information: The New Language of Science

Explores how scientific data is collected, organized, and used in a comprehensive and accessible way.
Bull by the Horns: Fighting to Save Main Street from Wall Street and Wall Street from Itself

Bull by the Horns: Fighting to Save Main Street from Wall Street and Wall Street from Itself

A story of fighting forMain Street against Wall Street forces and saving both from destruction.
The Opposing Shore

The Opposing Shore

A poetic and evocative tale of two communities on either side of a river, where love and fate collide.
The Hour Between Dog and Wolf: Risk Taking, Gut Feelings and the Biology of Boom and Bust

The Hour Between Dog and Wolf: Risk Taking, Gut Feelings and the Biology of Boom and Bust

This book explores the science behind risk taking, which drives human behavior in stock markets and beyond.
Body by Science: A Research Based Program for Strength Training, Body building, and Complete Fitness in 12 Minutes a Week

Body by Science: A Research Based Program for Strength Training, Body building, and Complete Fitness in 12 Minutes a Week

"Body by Science" presents research-backed program that provides strength and complete fitness in only 12 minutes a week.
Models.Behaving.Badly.: Why Confusing Illusion with Reality Can Lead to Disaster, on Wall Street and in Life

Models.Behaving.Badly.: Why Confusing Illusion with Reality Can Lead to Disaster, on Wall Street and in Life

A captivating exploration of how mistaken illusions can lead to disastrous consequences in finance, life and beyond.
Probability Theory

Probability Theory

This classic book from S.R.S. Varadhan provides a mathematical treatment of probability theory and its applications.
God Is a Salesman: Learn from the Master

God Is a Salesman: Learn from the Master

An inspirational book about being successful in business, by applying lessons from the master, God, to our sales methods.
Understanding The Purpose And Power Of Woman

Understanding The Purpose And Power Of Woman

A book that explores the unique purpose and power of women, helping them to discover and maximize their value.
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