Fascinating and exhilarating--Sean B. Carroll at his very best.--Bill Bryson, author of The Body: A Guide for Occupants
From acclaimed writer and biologist Sean B. Carroll, a rollicking, awe-inspiring story of the surprising power of chance in our lives and the world
Why is the world the way it is? How did we get here? Does everything happen for a reason or are some things left to chance? Philosophers and theologians have pondered these questions for millennia, but startling scientific discoveries over the past half century are revealing that we live in a world driven by chance. A Series of Fortunate Events tells the story of the awesome power of chance and how it is the surprising source of all the beauty and diversity in the living world.
Like every other species, we humans are here by accident. But it is shocking just how many things--any of which might never have occurred--had to happen in certain ways for any of us to exist. From an extremely improbable asteroid impact, to the wild gyrations of the Ice Age, to invisible accidents in our parents' gonads, we are all here through an astonishing series of fortunate events. And chance continues to reign every day over the razor-thin line between our life and death.
This is a relatively small book about a really big idea. It is also a spirited tale. Drawing inspiration from Monty Python, Kurt Vonnegut, and other great thinkers, and crafted by one of today's most accomplished science storytellers, A Series of Fortunate Events is an irresistibly entertaining and thought-provoking account of one of the most important but least appreciated facts of life.
Автор: McMahan Rosie Название: Fortunate Daughter: A Memoir of Reconciliation ISBN: 1647420245 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781647420246 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 2476.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Rosie's sins were never difficult to recall; they lined themselves up like baby ducks in her mind's eye. Her confession to Father Hart one day in 1974 went like this: "I didn't finish all my chores. I stole the Halloween candy my mom hid in the pantry. And I let my Daddy touch my private places." Though it begins as an all-too-common story of childhood sexual abuse, Fortunate Daughter gradually becomes a rare story of how one person heals from that early trauma. In this intimate first-person narrative, Rosie McMahan offers the reader a portrait of misery, abuse, and hurt, followed by the difficult and painful task of healing--a journey that, in the end, reveals the complicated and nuanced venture of true reconciliation and the freedom that comes along with it.
Автор: Fredrick Stephen Название: Fortunate Son ISBN: 0983983224 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780983983224 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 4309.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Krimmer Tracy Название: The (Un)fortunate Fall ISBN: 1393336388 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781393336389 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1323.00 р. Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии.
This is a read-aloud story about Wilbur Grey Squirrel. Although still a nestling, his eyes not yet opened, Wilbur feels that he really needs more space than the crowded nest offers. Determined to reach the fresher breezes outside, Wilbur suddenly finds himself plummeting into the outside world. Exciting adventures unfold as he is rescued by Aimee and grows up as a well-loved, comical and unpredictable guest in her grandparents' apartment.
Автор: Carlson Teresa Renda Название: In My Misfortune, I Am Most Fortunate ISBN: 0998765155 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780998765150 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 3104.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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Teresa Renda Carlson is no stranger to tragedy. Between an endless cascade of health crises starting in 1972, and her front-row seat to the myriad horror shows that mankind inflicts upon itself, Teresa has spent a lifetime practicing the art of coping. Not only did she cope, but truly made a heaven of hell.
In this follow-up to her Oddyssey trilogy, Carlson shares an inspiring account of one woman summoning beauty amid ugliness, art amid chaos, generosity amid human destructiveness, and above all, joy amid the barrage of adversities that life has bombarded her with. In these times of uncertainty, may Teresa's stories of a relentless zest for life despite it all remind us that it is ultimately we who create our own fortune.
Автор: Strong MR Oliver, Strong Oliver Название: Necron (Part 2): Fortunate Son ISBN: 0957545754 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780957545755 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 1378.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Puller, Jr., Lewis B. Название: Fortunate son ISBN: 0802136907 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780802136909 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2483.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: When Lewis Puller tripped a booby-trapped howitzer round in Vietnam, triggering a explosion that would cost him his legs, his career as a soldier ended--and the battle to reclaim his life began. "An extraordinary story of survival. And of love."--Mary Jordan, "The Washington Post."
A Journey Through the Elements is an entertaining account of one man's journey through life as a geologist. Part 'Boys' Own Adventure', part 'Ode to Nature', the narrative travels from Australia to California, Papua New Guinea, Indonesia and beyond as it brings to life with humour, history, science and personal anecdotes a dynamic and inspiring world that most people cherish but few have encountered quite so vividly.
Автор: Catherine Hokin, Hokin Название: Fortunate ones ISBN: 1838881182 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781838881184 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2205.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
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