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Iner Traditions, 2002. 1st Paperback Edition Printing Unknown. Soft cover. New/No Jacket Issued. B&W illustrations. CONDITION: NEW (in publisher's shrink-wrap) 2002 Inner Traditions large paperback, first edition. B&W illustrations. CONTENT: A groundbreaking look at the phenomenon of the labyrinth, connecting this ancient symbol to modern scientific principles. . Illustrated with labyrinths from around the world and throughout history. . Demonstrates how the labyrinth differs from a maze and how it is a tool for interpreting ancient myths and religious beliefs. . Draws parallels between the labyrinth and quantum physics, showing how through the secrets of the labyrinth we can unlock the mystery of life itself. The powerful symbol of the labyrinth exists in countless cultures spanning the globe from Africa and ancient Greece to India, China, and pre-Colombian North and South America. For centuries they have been used for religious rituals, meditation, and spiritual and physical… Read More

W W Norton & Company, 2008. 1st Edition 6th Printing. Hardcover. New/New. B&W era photos throughout. CONDITION: NEW 2008 Norton hardcover (grey marbled boards) & dust jacket, first edition, 6th printing. B&W era photos throughout. CONTENT: Learn the science behind the headlines?the tools of terrorists, the dangers of nuclear power, and the reality of global warming. We live in complicated, dangerous times. They are also hyper-technical times. As citizens who will elect future presidents of the most powerful and influential country in the world, we need to know?truly understand, not just rely on television's talking heads?if Iran's nascent nuclear capability is a genuine threat to the West, if biochemical weapons are likely to be developed by terrorists, if there are viable alternatives to fossil fuels that should be nurtured and supported by the government, if nuclear power should be encouraged, and if global warming is actually happening. This book is written in… Read More