Jo Marchant - Böcker

Den moderna läkekonsten kan utföra underverk, men inom vissa områden lyser framgångarna med sin frånvaro. Depressioner, kronisk smärta och andra långvariga sjukdomstillstånd står i många fall bortom medicinens räckvidd. Det här har öppnat upp för ...

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For most of human history, we have had a close relationship with the stars. Once they shaped our religious beliefs, power structures, scientific advances and even our biology. But over the last few centuries we have separated ourselves from the un...

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In 1900 a group of sponge divers blown off course in the Mediterranean discovered an Ancient Greek shipwreck near the island of Antikythera dating from around 70 BC. Lying unnoticed for months amongst their hard-won haul was what appeared to be a ...

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In Decoding the Heavens , Jo Marchant tells for the first time the full story of the hundred-year quest to decipher the ancient Greek computer known as the Antikythera Mechanism. Along the way she unearths a diverse cast of remarkable characters a...

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More than 3,000 years ago, King Tutankhamun's desiccated body was lovingly wrapped and sent into the future as an immortal god. After resting undisturbed for more than three millennia, King Tut's mummy was suddenly awakened in 1922. Archaeologist ...

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Now in paperback! An historically unprecedented disconnect between humanity and the heavens has opened. Jo Marchant's book can begin to heal it.For at least 20,000 years, we have led not just an earthly existence but a cosmic one. Celestial cycles...

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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER SHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY SCIENCE BOOK PRIZE LONGLISTED FOR THE WELLCOME PRIZE ALL IN THE MIND? - Can meditation fend off dementia? - Can the smell of lavender affect the immune system? - Can your thoughts eas...

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A handbook to inform school premises staff, business managers, headteachers and governors in England of their legal responsibilities around buildings compliance. As well as exploring the impact of school buildings and grounds on student learning, ...

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In 1900 a group of sponge divers blown off course in the Mediterranean discovered an Ancient Greek shipwreck near the island of Antikythera dating from around 70 BC. Lying unnoticed for months amongst their hard-won haul was what appeared to be a ...

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For most of human history, we have led not just an earthly existence but a cosmic one. Celestial cycles drove every aspect of our daily lives. Our innate relationship with the stars shaped who we are - our religious beliefs, power structures, scie...

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Ever wondered how Swedes cope with 24-hour darkness, why we feel pain, or whether smartphones dumb down children? Have you heard about the US military's research into supercharging minds? Originally commissioned by the Wellcome charity, Brain...

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16 revealing stories about the human brainEver wondered how Scandinavians cope with 24-hour darkness, why we feel pain - or whether smartphones really make children stupid?Have you heard about the US army's research into supercharging minds?You ne...

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Das Rätsel um den ältesten Computer der Welt Eigentlich dürfte es ihn gar nicht geben, so modern ist er: der mechanische Kalendercomputer von Antikythera, ein Apparat, mit dem die Griechen um 100 vor Christus verschiedenste Kalendarien und Zeitz y...

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Wer zu viel Stress hat, ruiniert seinen Körper. Wer positiv denkt, hat gute Chancen, schneller gesund zu werden. Wer an etwas glaubt im Leben, wird seltener krank. Diese und andere Weisheiten waren lange die Domäne esoterischer Ratgeber; Schulmedi...

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Im Jahr 1900 entdeckten Schwammtaucher im Mittelmeer ein antikes Schiffswrack aus der Zeit um 70 v. Chr. und bargen vom Meeresgrund unter anderem einen Klumpen korrodierter Bronze. Er erwies sich als eines der erstaunlichsten Artefakte, die die Na...

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Wer zu viel Stress hat, ruiniert seinen Körper. Wer positiv denkt, hat gute Chancen, schneller gesund zu werden. Wer an etwas glaubt im Leben, wird seltener krank. Diese und andere Weisheiten waren lange die Domÿne esoterischer Ratgeber; Schulme...

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