In Dimensions of Faith, cognitive scientist Steve Donaldson takes readers on a journey from the world of assumptions, set minds, widely varying beliefs, and popular misconceptions to an understanding of the true essence and role of faith as the natural and inevitable product of brains. Using numerous illustrations and examples, Donaldson shows how faith is necessitated by a variety of unavoidable limitations, exposes the myth of a divide between faith and critical thinking, provides practical advice for crafting coherent beliefs, and explains why there can ...

This book contains a series of Q & A between a Student and her Spiritual Guide/Teacher, towards Self-Knowledge and Liberation from the prison of negative thoughts and emotions, and freedom from the "false self" that we become as a part of the Conditioning, imposed on us from birth by surrounding authority figures and societal "norms", charged with preparing us for the great big world out there and arming us only with a manufactured Mask in place of the real Self that lies beneath, but is never addressed, let alone Nourished. This book Will help the reader ...

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The element free Galerkin method has been used to solve linear elastic fracture mechanics problems using least square approximations, where the dependent variable at any point is obtained by minimizing a weighted discrete -error norm involving the nodal variable within a small domain surrounding the point. Special techniques are presented for enriching the EFG approximations near the crack tip such as extrinsic and intrinsic enrichment. Extrinsic enrichment involves the addition of solution form to the trial function, whereas the EFG basis is ...

About the book This book has been written using an Evidence -Based Approach covering current and essential issues in implementing change in Mental Health Nursing. The scope and depth of selected papers provides the reader with practical and recent literature which enable Mental Health Practitioners, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Doctors, Managers, Social Workers ,Mental Health Nurses ,Student nurses and all members of the Multidisciplinary Team to understand clients with mental health illness in a holistic way in order to promote them during ...

Poetic Studies is a book written by Elizabeth Ward that delves into the art and craft of poetry. The book is a comprehensive guide that covers various aspects of poetry such as form, structure, language, and imagery. It is intended for both beginners and experienced poets who seek to improve their skills and understanding of the genre.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of poetry. The first chapter provides an introduction to poetry, its history, and its various forms. The subsequent chapters cover topics such as ...

Bien qu'aujourd'hui le e-commerce progresse et les investissements en technologies d'Internet évoluent, les faits ont montré que les expériences réussies dans ce domaine ne sont pas toujours au rendez-vous. Un sentiment de décalage entre les conséquences annoncées et celles constatées se fait de plus en plus sentir. Ainsi, nous avons essayé dans cette recherche d'analyser l'impact du e-commerce sur la compétitivité des entreprises. Par conséquent, nous nous sommes ...

What is the one thing that all businesses depend on? Customers. What could be more important, then, to your organization’s enduring success than a solid, well-planned and executed customer service strategy—a philosophy and culture that show customers that they are the reason you are in business in the first place? As this book reveals, we are all in the business of serving customers, whether they be external or internal to your organization. It therefore behooves each of us to understand and practice the principles of service excellence. ...

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