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Acclaimed by a wide range of experts, The "God" Part of the Brain is a classic Matthew Alper presents a stunning argument: that our brain is hardwired to believe in a God. He offers a scientific explanation that we inherit an evolutionary mechanism that allows us to cope with our greatest terror - death.

The author also evokes his personal odyssey as he sought to understand why mankind created the concept of a higher power to deal with the fear and terror we experience due to our species' unique awareness of the inevitability of death.

The "God" Part of the Brain has sparked praise by scientists such as E.O. Wilson, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner; E. Fuller Torry, "the most famous psychiatrist in America"; and Arnold Sadwin, former Chief of Neuropsychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania. The book has been adopted by universities across the country.

Praise for The "God" Part of the Brain

"This cult classic in many ways parallels Rene Descartes' search for reliable and certain knowledge...Drawing on such disciplines as philosophy, psychology, and biology, Alper argues that belief in a spiritual realm is an evolutionary coping method that developed to help humankind deal with the fear of death...Highly recommended."
- Library Journal

"I very much enjoyed the account of your spiritual journey and believe it would make excellent reading for every college student - the resultant residence-hall debates would be the best part of their education. It often occurs to me that if, against all odds, there is a judgmental God and heaven, it will come to pass that when the pearly gates open, those who had the valor to think for themselves will be escorted to the head of the line, garlanded, and given their own personal audience."
- Edward O. Wilson, two-time Pulitzer Prize-Winner

"This is an essential book for those in search of a scientific understanding of man's spiritual nature. Matthew Alper navigates the reader through a labyrinth of intriguing questions and then offers undoubtedly clear answers that lead to a better understanding of our objective reality."
- Elena Rusyn, MD, PhD; Gray Laboratory; Harvard Medical School

"What a wonderful book you have written. It was not only brilliant and provocative but also revolutionary in its approach to spirituality as an inherited trait."
- Arnold Sadwin, MD, former chief of Neuropsychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania

"A lively manifesto...For the discipline's specific application to the matter at hand, I've seen nothing that matches the fury of The 'God' Part of the Brain, which perhaps explains why it's earned something of a cult following."
- Salon.com

"All 6 billion plus inhabitants of Earth should be in possession of this book. Alper's tome should be placed in the sacred writings' section of libraries, bookstores, and dwellings throughout the world. Matthew Alper is the new Galileo...Immensely important...Defines in a clear and concise manner what each of us already knew but were afraid to admit and exclaim."
- John Scoggins, PhD

"Vibrant ... vivacious. An entertaining and provocative introduction to speculations concerning the neural basis of spirituality."
- Free Inquiry Magazine

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This rhetorical, multi-disciplinary guide discusses the major genres of science writing including research reports, grant proposals, conference presentations, and a variety of forms of public communication. Writing in the Sciences combines a descriptive approach—helping students to recognize distinctive features of common genres in their fields—with a rhetorical focus—helping them to analyze how, why, and for whom texts are created by scientists. Multiple samples from real research cases illustrate a range of scientific disciplines and audiences for scientific research along with the corresponding differences in focus, arrangement, style, and other rhetorical dimensions. Comparisons among disciplines provide the opportunity for students to identify common conventions in science and investigate variation across fields. Individuals who need to write in the sciences.

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This fascinating book, discusses the amazing findings from science indicating that we seem to have an "antenna" within us for communicating with God! It brings together, for the first time, the latest scientific discoveries from physics, biology, and neuro-physiology, to show how we are made to communicate with a spiritual domain. The book explains, in easy to understand terms, how in each of our cells, we have biological "micro antennas;" made up of so called "centrioles" which are capable of sensing and receiving an enormous amount of input. It shows how these wondrous structures seem tailor-made to "couple" to a new spiritual "field" dimension, indicated by the latest discoveries in physics..
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This book takes us on the first leg of an exciting journey. It provides a roadmap for achieving the awesome spiritual experience of communion with the Absolute God; by rediscovering the ancient teachings of the early Christian saints, and using the latest scientific findings as an aid. It points out how the instructions for accessing the spiritual domain were given to us in the "hidden" meaning contained in Christ's own commandments; and how, following the practical directions from the early saints, this state of grace is available to all, in today's world . The book also outlines the scientific context in support of this profound spiritual state, and indicates how our latest scientific understanding can help us in the quest of attaining this most important spiritual goal..
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Discusses how statistics can enhance the professional lives. Uses excerpts from over 500 recent articles-presented and discussed-to help consumers of research understand, critically evaluate, and apply statistics to the everyday lives of teachers and administrators. Softcover. DLC: Statistics. .
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Flow Cytometry, Second Edition is a complete and comprehensive two-volume laboratory guide and reference for the use of the most current methods in flow cytometry sample preparation and analysis. These essential techniques are described in a step-by-step format, supplemented by explanatory sections and trouble-shooting tips. The methods are accessible to all researchers and students in biomedical science and biology who use flow cytometry to separate and analyze cells.

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* Completely revised and greatly expanded since the publication of the First Edition in 1990
* Unique comprehensive methodological coverage
* In-depth treatment of procedures, including:
* Theoretical foundations
* Critical aspects
* Possible pitfalls
* Written by authors with extensive experience who developed or modified the techniques
* Methods cover cell death and cell cycle analyses
* Practical, handbook-style presentation works in lab and in the classroom
* Color plates illustrate technique.
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University of California, Los Angeles. Introduction to bacterial genetics, including laboratory methods, for advanced students and beginning researchers. Handbook with plastic spiral-bound laboratory manual. .
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The Nasser D. Khalili Collection contains an enormous number of historically important objects relating to the fields of Islamic science in astrology, astronomy, medicine, and magic. This volume brings all these subjects together, and provides fascinating insight into the traditions and innovations of scholars and scientists in Islamic cultures. An intriguing and beautiful array of instruments and artefacts are presented here, accompanied by complete descriptions and authoritative essays..
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