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Nerves of Steel: How I Followed My Dreams, Earned My Wings, and Faced My Greatest Challenge
by Captain ShultsNerves of Steel is the captivating true story of Tammie Jo Shults&’s remarkable life—from growing up the daughter of a humble rancher, to breaking through gender barriers as one of the Navy&’s first female F/A-18 Hornet pilots, to safely landing the severely crippled Southwest Airlines Flight 1380 and helping save the lives of 148 people.Tammie Jo Shults has spent her entire life loving the skies. Though the odds were against her, she became one of the few female fighter pilots in the Navy. In 1994, after serving her country honorably for eight years, Tammie Jo left the Navy and joined Southwest Airlines in the early 1990&’s. On April 17, 2018, Tammie Jo was called to service once again. Twenty minutes into a routine domestic flight, Captain Shults was faced with the unthinkable—a catastrophic engine failure in the Boeing 737 caused an explosion that severed hydraulic and fuel lines, tearing away sections of the plane, puncturing a window, and taking a woman&’s life. Captain Shults and her first officer, Darren Ellisor, struggled to stabilize the aircraft.Drawing deeply from her well of experience, Tammie Jo was able to wrestle the severely damaged 737 safely to the ground. Not originally scheduled for that flight, there is no doubt God had prepared her and placed her right where she needed to be that day.
Nerves of Steel (Young Readers Edition): The Incredible True Story of How One Woman Followed Her Dreams, Stayed True to Herself, and Saved 148 Lives
by Captain ShultsThe amazing story of pilot Tammie Jo Shults, adapted for young readers! Tammie Jo worked hard, had faith, stayed true to herself, and overcame every obstacle on her journey to becoming a navy pilot. Years later, those lessons served her well as she was put in the right place at the right time to safely land a crippled plane and save 148 lives.Tammie Jo Shults grew up wanting to be a pilot. She worked hard but faced many obstacles and challenges along the way that threatened to derail her dreams. Doing the next right thing kept her spirit alive as she persevered to find her special calling—to serve God and the world around her.Tammie Jo&’s path eventually led her to join the navy, where she became one of the first women to fly the F/A-18 Hornet. Her specialized flight training in fighter aircraft honed her skills to a razor&’s edge. After eight years, she left the military, flew for the forest service in California fighting forest fires for a season, and then went to work for Southwest Airlines flying Boeing 737s.Tammie Jo wasn&’t scheduled for flight 1380 on the morning of April 17, 2018. In fact, she and her husband, Dean, also a Southwest pilot, had traded trips so she could attend their son&’s track meet. Then the unthinkable happened. A catastrophic engine failure in her Boeing 737 caused an explosion that severed hydraulic and fuel lines, tore away sections of the plane, punctured a window, and took a woman&’s life. In the midst of the emergency, Tammie Jo stayed calm. She wrestled the crippled plane safely to the ground, and in doing so, saved many lives. No doubt God had prepared her and placed her right where she needed to be that day.Nerves of Steel (Young Readers Edition) is for all young readers who work hard to chase their dreams and are excited for the adventure ahead.Includes a photo insert, glossary, engaging graphics, and sidebars that explore topics related to planes, pilots, and a military career.
Nervous Breakthrough: Finding Freedom from Fear and Anxiety in a World That Feeds It
by Christy BoulwareExhaustion and hurry aren’t a badge of honor. Fear and anxiety rage in our world―a weight we carry, producing profound physical consequences. We hustle hard and strive more each day, our priorities mismatched with our Savior’s―struggling to surrender our lives to his will. We believe our superwoman tendencies are amazing when they are in fact alarming. What will it take to rock the boat enough to awaken our souls? A total nervous breakdown? A diagnosis of severe panic and anxiety disorder answered that question for Christy Boulware. Her fast-paced, highly driven, mis-prioritized life finally caught up with her. Eventually she went from being superwoman to staring at guns on her bedroom floor. Through her journey to recovery, Christy learned how to overcome fear and anxiety in a world that feeds both emotions. Whether you’re on the verge of a breakdown, in the middle of one, or worried you’re headed toward one―this book will show you how a breakdown can lead to a breakthrough. We have wasted enough time living in fear; let’s start living in freedom! Through this book, the reader will: • Lay down superwoman tendencies and discover how to fully surrender to a trustworthy God. • Stop anxiety before it starts by recognizing its smoke alarms. • Recognize ungodly thoughts and replace them before they snowball out of control. • Learn why the presence of fear does not mean your faith is weak. • Discover where science complements God’s Word to achieve a balanced approach for overcoming anxiety.
Nervous Christians
by Gilbert LittleIn this day of unsettled world conditions, social tensions, and increasing crime and moral laxity, multitudes of people are emotionally disturbed. Christians, unfortunately, are not immune to mental stress, worry, and the assault of care and anxiety. This need not be so, for Christ and His Word offer the answer.Dr. Little, author of Nervous Christians, is a Christian pyschiatrist with many years of experience in dealing with the mental and psychological problems of uncounted men and women. He combines the skill of a trained physician with a dedicated Christian's knowledge of God's Word and God's love. He takes into consideration the factors other psychiatrists weigh, but also considers the part played by Satan the deceiver in the life of troubled Christians.A careful reading of this book will help you to understand more clearly why so many people, even Christians, become disturbed and confused, and how such difficulties can be cured through Christ. You will find the book interesting, enlightening, and most helpful.
Nervous Norman Hot on the Trail: The Parable of the Lost Sheep (The Bug Parables)
by Bill Myers Andy J. SmithThe Bug Parables series brings Jesus’ teachings to life. Children will love the colorful illustrations and humorous, touching stories. And parents will love how little ones learn the principles of God’s Word at an early age. Nervous Norman Hot on the Trail With so many critters he must oversee, why would God care for just one lowly me? Baby Missy is missing! Hungry birds, nasty spiders … terrible things can happen to a lost little ladybug. Leaving his herd, Norman, the shepherd of ladybugs, heads off on a perilous search for Missy—and learns an important lesson about God’s love and care.
A Nest of Sparrows
by Deborah RaneyHis Fiancée Was the One Woman He'd Loved.Her Children Are All He Has Left.Reserved contractor Wade Sullivan never expected to fall in love with Starr Parnell or to love her three small kids as if they were his own. But that's exactly what happened. As their wedding draws near, however, tragedy strikes-and Wade must put aside his own grief in order to help Starr's children cope. As Wade focuses his efforts on caring for the children, he discovers that their tender, young lives give tremendous meaning to his own broken one. Then Starr's abusive ex-husband shows up to claim the offspring who barely remember him-and Wade prepares for the fight of his life. Will Anyone Believe His Claim to Love the Children More than Their Father Loves Them? A powerful novel of loss and discovery, courage and grace, A Nest of Sparrows masterfully illustrates one man's struggle to know when to fight, when to let go, and when to simply wait.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Nesting Instincts (Mysteries of Sparrow Island)
by Krysteen Seelen Susan PlunkettABBY IS WORKING FURIOUSLY to finish the centerpiece of The Nature Museum's "Wonderful World of Wings" exhibit, to be shown at the Leavenworth Bird Fest. She is also trying to brush up on her movie trivia now that the island's young people have sponsored "Cinema Classics" movie night. When her old beau from Cornell University unexpectedly appears, Abby is caught up in a whirlwind of romance, all the while trying to figure out who is responsible for the ring of credit card theft that has plagued the community. Could it be one of the youngsters she has become so fond of ? Or her long lost love? And can she corner the culprit before tourists get wind of the problem?
NET, Abide Bible, Ebook: Holy Bible
by Thomas Nelson“Abide in me.” John 15:4 Do you yearn for life-giving, intimate communion with God? The Abide Bible is designed to help you experience the peace, hope, and growth that come from encountering the voice and presence of God in Scripture. Every feature in Abide is designed to teach and develop Scripture-engagement habits that help you know the power and spiritual nourishment of abiding in Christ. Created in partnership with Bible Gateway and the Taylor University Center for Scripture Engagement, The Abide Bible’s features include book introductions and practical Scripture-engagement prompts based on five ways of interacting deeply with the Bible: Praying Scripture: Pattern your prayers after biblical texts, personalizing the prayers and gaining language for the thoughts and emotions you want to express. Picture It: Place yourself in a biblical narrative as a bystander or participant in important events. Journaling: Focus and reflect on Scripture and its meaning for your life, opening yourself to God’s voice as you ponder. Engage Through Art: Consider a classic piece of art—photograph, sculpture, painting—and let it deepen your meditations on scriptural truths. Contemplate: Follow the church’s longstanding practice of reading, meditating on, praying, and contemplating a passage of Scripture in order to experience God’s presence through the words of the Bible. Features include: * Line-matched, single-column Scripture text * Thomas Nelson’s exclusive NET Comfort Print® 9-point type size * Smyth-sewn binding lays flat in your hand or on your desk * Two satin ribbon markers * 68 beautifully printed works of art that inspire deeper biblical reflections
NET Eternity Now New Testament Series Set: Holy Bible
by Thomas NelsonEternity Now reveals the history-shaping story of how Jesus Christ changed the world and what that means to you. This reader-friendly series presents the New Testament books across five volumes to make it easy to read anytime.Volume 1: The Legacy—Matthew, Hebrews, James, JudeVolume 2: No Going Back—Mark, 1–2 PeterVolume 3: Grand Tour—Books of Luke: Luke, ActsVolume 4: Death to Life—Books of Paul: Romans, 1–2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians, 1–2 Thessalonians, 1–2 Timothy, Titus, PhilemonVolume 5: Now But Not Yet— Books of John: John, 1–3 John, Revelation
NET, Love God Greatly Bible, Ebook: Holy Bible
by Love God GreatlyThe Love God Greatly Bible encourages and equips women to meet God on the pages of Scripture. Each feature in this Bible is beautifully designed to help you engage with God&’s Word so you can know the abiding love of a faithful God.Each book includes an extensive introduction to give context, followed by a reading plan that uses a simple, proven framework—Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer—to guide you through the text. Additional reflection and challenge questions are provided to go deeper on particular passages, and wide margins are provided for taking notes.While knowing God is a personal journey, as a believer, you join the global community of faith. This Bible includes testimonies of women from around the world to connect and strengthen you in your pursuit of God in any place and circumstance.Features include:Thomas Nelson&’s exclusive NET Comfort Print® typefaceOver 60 country profiles with nation-specific prayer guides, plus verses highlighting God&’s promises to the nationsPowerful testimonies from women around the world whose lives have been changed through engaging with ScriptureMore than 150 devotionals and memory verse list for deeper reflection50 reading plansOne-year reading planTopical index, and original full-color, in-text mapsReflection and challenge questions included in each book of the BibleOriginal word art for each book of the BibleTwo satin ribbon markers9.5-point print size
NET, The TEXT Bible: Uncover the message between God, humanity, and you
by Michael DiMarco Hayley DiMarcoWhat would you do if you could text all your questions, all your worries, all your doubts and fears to God? What if He was always online and would always answer you? Would you start typing right now?Someone once said that the single most important thing about you is your thoughts on God. Give that a minute to sink in. Why would that be? Because all your thoughts about humanity, love, suffering, and the like are shaped primarily by whether or not you think there is any meaning to it all, by whether or not you are on your own, and by whether or not God even cares about it all. Knowing who God is will give you answers to life&’s big questions that you might not have even known you needed.The NET, TEXT Bible is like a conversation between you, a friend teaching you about the faith, and the God of the Universe. It gives you a method of Bible study that's easy to remember and use for any passage of scripture: Talk to God; Encounter God and humanity; eXamine your heart; Talk to others. Plus, there's so much more!Features include:Book introductionsTexting the Text: use the 4-step process of Scripture engagementBig Q of the Text: big life questions with short answers"Who is God?": 100 short devotions on the person and character of GodPraying the Text: learn how to start praying God's Word right back to HimGet to Know the Text: provides concise history of a major event or characterFollow the Thread: navigate the Bible across topicsAnatomy of the Text: describes parts of speech or important types of literature such as parables or apocalyptic booksTerms of the Text: what you need to understand about some of the unique words in the Bible
NET, Young Women Love God Greatly Bible: A SOAP Method Study Bible
by Thomas NelsonThis is the Bible that helps young women love God greatly with their lives using an easy system for applying God's Word and encouragement from women of faith, past and present.How do you, as a young woman, learn to love God and others well in this crazy, upside-down world? There is no better way than through God&’s Word. The Young Women Love God Greatly Bible uses the proven SOAP Bible study framework – Scripture, Observation, Application, and Prayer – to create the path for daily, personal interaction with the Bible and the God who loves you. Combined with devotions, profiles of biblical and historical women, personal testimonies from women around the world, and mentor letters to guide you through life&’s challenges and questions, this Bible provides a safe and encouraging community-like experience to grow in your faith and navigate life through the truth of the Word.Features Include:Book Introductions & Memory Verses for each book of the Bible50 Reading Plans for reading through Scripture with daily readings using the SOAP method10 Topical Reading Plans around life's issues, such as fear and anxiety, truth and lies, and friendship25 Letters from a Mentor offer instruction, encouragement, and love from a seasoned woman of faith25 Heroes of the Bible features profile women who followed God at different times and circumstances25 Heroes of the Past articles highlight women throughout the history of the church who made a difference for God&’s Kingdom100 Devotions for encouragement and teaching deeper insights about God&’s Word66 Personal Testimonies shared by women from around the worldReflection Questions, Challenges, and Journaling Space in the wide margins next to the Scripture text10 Maps paint a visual picture of the biblical geography in the Old and New Testaments10 Detailed Timelines display historical events of Israel, the life of Jesus, and the early church
Network Governance of Global Religions: Jerusalem, Rome, and Mecca (Routledge Research in Information Technology and Society)
by Michel S. LaguerreThis study seeks to explain three models of network governance embedded in digital practices that the mainstream monotheistic religions—Judaism, Catholic Christianity, and Islam—have used to lead and manage the worldwide distribution of their local nodes, exploring the connection between network governance and its digital embeddedness and showing how the latter enhances the performance of the former.
Networking the Black Church: Digital Black Christians and Hip Hop (Religion and Social Transformation #13)
by Erika D. GaultProvides a timely portrait of young Black Christians and how digital technology is transforming the Black ChurchThey stand at the forefront of the Black Lives Matter movement, push the boundaries of the Black Church through online expression of Christian hip hop, and redefine what it means to be young, Black, and Christian in America. Young Black adults represent the future of African American religiosity, yet little is known regarding their religious lives beyond the Black Church. Networking the Black Church explores how deeply embedded digital technology is in the lives of young Black Christians, offering a first-of-its-kind digital-hip hop ethnography. Erika D. Gault argues that a new religious ethos has emerged among young adult Blacks in America. To understand Black Christianity today it is not enough to look at the traditional Black Church. The Black Church is itself being changed by what she calls digital Black Christians. The volume examines the ways in which Christian hip hop artists who have adopted Black-preaching-inspired spoken word performances create alternate kinds of Christian communities both inside and outside the walls of traditional Black churches. Framed around interviews with prominent Black Christian hip hop artists, it explores the multiple ways that digital Black Christians construct religious identity and meaning through video-sharing and social media. In the process, these digital Black Christians are changing Black churches as institutions, transforming modes of religious activism, inventing new communication practices around evangelism and Christian identity, and streamlining the accessibility of Black Church cultural practices in popular culture. Erika D. Gault provides a fascinating portrait of young Black faith, illuminating how the relationship between religion and digital media is changing the lived experiences of a new generation of Black Christians.
Networks and Religion: Ties that Bind, Loose, Build-up, and Tear Down (Structural Analysis in the Social Sciences #45)
by Sean F. EvertonSocial scientists who study religion generally believe that social networks play a central role in religious life. However, most studies draw on measures that are relatively poor proxies for capturing the effects of social networks. This book illustrates how researchers can draw on formal social network analysis methods to explore the interplay of networks and religion. The book's introductory chapters provide overviews of the social scientific study of religion and social network analysis. The remaining chapters explore a variety of topics current in the social scientific study of religion, as well as introducing a variety of social network theories and methods, such as balance theory, ego-network analysis, exponential random graph models, and stochastic actor-oriented models. By embedding social network analysis within a social scientific study of religion framework, Networks and Religion offers an array of approaches for studying the role that social networks play in religious belief and practice.
Neue Wege für die Kultur?: Kommunikationsstrategien und -formate im europäischen Kultursektor
by Christina Vaih-Baur Dominik PietzckerDieses Buch beleuchtet aktuelle Kommunikationsformen europäischer Kulturbetriebe aus wirtschaftlicher, künstlerischer und soziologischer Perspektive. Angebote von Opernhäusern und Theaterspielstätten während der Covid-19 Pandemie, digitale Formate von Museen sowie mäzenatische Sponsoringkonzepte für Kultureinrichtungen werden dargestellt, analysiert und im jeweiligen gesellschaftlichen Kontext verortet. Zudem werden Kommunikationskampagnen, insbesondere im digitalen Raum, von etablierten Kulturinstitutionen untersucht und vorgestellt. In Interviews kommen namhafte Repräsentantinnen und Repräsentanten des kulturellen Feldes zu Wort. Ein weiterer Schwerpunkt des Bandes liegt auf der Perspektive von Besucherinnen und Besuchern von Kultureinrichtungen. Was sind ihre Erwartungen, Idiosynkrasien und Einstellungen gegenüber dem kulturellen Angebot? Der Herausgeberband bietet in übersichtlicher Form wissenschaftliche Analysen, Case Studies und Trends im Bereich von Kunst, Kultur und ihrer Kommerzialisierung. Die Einbindung ästhetischer Phänomene der Sub- und Populärkultur rundet den Band ab.
Neues von der Insel: Englische Literatur und Kultur der Frühen Neuzeit in deutscher Übersetzung (Übersetzungskulturen der Frühen Neuzeit #2)
by Jörg Wesche Silvia Serena Tschopp Franz FromholzerEin interdisziplinärer Band im Open-Access: Die Aufwertung der Volkssprachen in der Frühen Neuzeit führte zu einer Intensivierung und internationalen Öffnung der europäischen Übersetzungskultur. Der Gebrauch des Englischen bleibt in dieser Zeit allerdings weitgehend auf die Insel beschränkt, während die Sprache auf dem Kontinent noch wenig geläufig ist. Erst seit dem 18. Jahrhundert gewinnt sie an internationaler Bedeutung und steigt schließlich zur modernen Weltsprache auf. Der Band fokussiert auf die vormoderne Situation und untersucht in 19 literatur-, kunst-, philosophie- und frömmigkeitsgeschichtlichen Fallstudien die deutsche Rezeption der frühneuzeitlichen englischen Literatur und Kultur. Mit Blick auf das bislang unzureichend erforschte deutsch-englische Interaktionsfeld erhellt er ebenso ausgewählte Personen, Institutionen und Wissensfelder wie Werkübertragungen, Gattungstransformationen und Übersetzungspraktiken, die den bereits in dieser Zeit bemerkenswert dichten Austausch zwischen England und dem Alten Reich prägten. Welche Netzwerke und Medien ermöglichten z.B. die Rezeption einflussreicher Denker und Dichter wie Bacon, Hobbes oder Milton im deutschsprachigen Raum; wie kam es gleichsam im Mutterland des Protestantismus zu einer auffallend intensiven Übersetzung englischer Erbauungsliteratur; welche Rolle spielten Parallelübersetzungen oder auch Übersetzungen aus zweiter Hand, etwa dort, wo der kulturelle Transfer über eine dritte Sprache wie das Französische oder Niederländische erfolgte? Auf solche Fragen werden im Band neue Antworten gegeben.
Neuro Travel
by Kelly ChiBy design, Astra Woods leads a simple life. She lives in San Francisco where she spends her days working as a photographer at a studio. At nights, she trains and teaches at a karate school, before heading home to eat and feed her fish Sam. She has good friends and a comfortable innocuous life. She worked hard to achieve the security, to feel safe. She had kept to herself after losing her parents when she was in college. She’d had no one when she was attacked right after she graduated, and it had been hard work to come back from that period in her life. But her safety and friendships change one night while walking alone through the city. Astra hears a woman’s scream echo through a dark alley. Flashbacks of the previous attack on her own life drive her to enter the darkness and help the stranger. But when one of the perpetrators throws Astra against the alley wall, the following brain trauma instantly alters her mind and her life. Astra wakes up in the hospital and knows something is different, that she has changed, and is somehow not quite the same person. When she closes her eyes, unusual and extraordinary dreams invade her rest. The dreams seem very real. After each adventurous dream, Astra notices physical differences and begins to wonder if there is something more to these imagined explorations. Along with the physical changes, there are personality changes. Astra is no longer the calm forgiving friend. Certain aspects of the odd and abrupt aggressiveness scare Astra. But within the personality deviations, Astra finds a new fierceness and strength that she embraces and relishes. When her friends, her only family, make it clear that they want the old Astra back, the new Astra turns to Dr. Elara Fox, the strange woman she saved. Needing answers, Astra accepts Dr. Fox’s offer to study her mind and dreams at a specialized brain trauma facility. At the facility, Astra realizes that she is not alone. There are others who have similar dreams. Dreams that feel like traveling. She meets Leo Belmonte and together they are determined to understand the extent of these dream travels and the possibility of a strange and incredible ability fashioned by terrible accident and mishap. She begins to understand the complex damage to her brain triggered something never seen before. Her curiosity and fortitude to learn the truth, creates a rift with Leo, the facility, and with an outside force determined to end Astra’s unique ability. She is forced to make decisions that could change the lives of those she loves and all of humanity. Astra must quickly determine who she can trust, or take a leap of faith, to avoid being lost in another world forever.
The Neurobiology of the Gods: How Brain Physiology Shapes the Recurrent Imagery of Myth and Dreams
by Erik D. GoodwynWhere does science end and religion begin? Can "spiritual" images and feelings be understood on a neurobiological level without dismissing their power and mystery? In this book, psychiatrist Erik Goodwyn addresses these questions by reviewing decades of research, putting together a compelling argument that the emotional imagery of myth and dreams can be traced to our deep brain physiology, and importantly, how a sensitive look at this data reveals why mythic or religious symbols are indeed more "godlike" than we might have imagined. The Neurobiology of the Gods weaves together Jungian depth psychology with research in evolutionary psychology, neuroanatomy, cognitive science, neuroscience, anthropology, mental imagery, dream research, and metaphor theory into a comprehensive model of how our brains contribute to the recurrent images of dreams, myth, religion and even hallucinations. Divided into three sections, this book provides: definitions and foundations an examination of individual symbols conclusive thoughts on how brain physiology shapes the recurring images that we experience. Goodwyn shows how common dream, myth and religious experiences can be meaningful and purposeful without discarding scientific rigor. The Neurobiology of the Gods will therefore be essential reading for Jungian analysts and psychologists as well as those with an interest in philosophy, anthropology and the interface between science and religion.
Neuromatic: Or, A Particular History of Religion and the Brain (Class 200: New Studies in Religion)
by John Lardas ModernJohn Modern offers a powerful and original critique of neurology’s pivotal role in religious history. In Neuromatic, religious studies scholar John Lardas Modern offers a sprawling examination of the history of the cognitive revolution and current attempts to locate all that is human in the brain, including spirituality itself. Neuromatic is a wildly original take on the entangled histories of science and religion that lie behind our brain-laden present: from eighteenth-century revivals to the origins of neurology and mystic visions of mental piety in the nineteenth century; from cyberneticians, Scientologists, and parapsychologists in the twentieth century to contemporary claims to have discovered the neural correlates of religion. What Modern reveals via this grand tour is that our ostensibly secular turn to the brain is bound up at every turn with the religion it discounts, ignores, or actively dismisses. In foregrounding the myths, ritual schemes, and cosmic concerns that have accompanied idealizations of neural networks and inquiries into their structure, Neuromatic takes the reader on a dazzling and disturbing ride through the history of our strange subservience to the brain.
Neuromatic: Or, A Particular History of Religion and the Brain (Class 200: New Studies in Religion)
by John Lardas ModernJohn Modern offers a powerful and original critique of neurology’s pivotal role in religious history. In Neuromatic, religious studies scholar John Lardas Modern offers a sprawling examination of the history of the cognitive revolution and current attempts to locate all that is human in the brain, including spirituality itself. Neuromatic is a wildly original take on the entangled histories of science and religion that lie behind our brain-laden present: from eighteenth-century revivals to the origins of neurology and mystic visions of mental piety in the nineteenth century; from cyberneticians, Scientologists, and parapsychologists in the twentieth century to contemporary claims to have discovered the neural correlates of religion. What Modern reveals via this grand tour is that our ostensibly secular turn to the brain is bound up at every turn with the religion it discounts, ignores, or actively dismisses. In foregrounding the myths, ritual schemes, and cosmic concerns that have accompanied idealizations of neural networks and inquiries into their structure, Neuromatic takes the reader on a dazzling and disturbing ride through the history of our strange subservience to the brain.
Neuromatic: Or, A Particular History of Religion and the Brain (Class 200: New Studies in Religion)
by John Lardas ModernJohn Modern offers a powerful and original critique of neurology’s pivotal role in religious history. In Neuromatic, religious studies scholar John Lardas Modern offers a sprawling examination of the history of the cognitive revolution and current attempts to locate all that is human in the brain, including spirituality itself. Neuromatic is a wildly original take on the entangled histories of science and religion that lie behind our brain-laden present: from eighteenth-century revivals to the origins of neurology and mystic visions of mental piety in the nineteenth century; from cyberneticians, Scientologists, and parapsychologists in the twentieth century to contemporary claims to have discovered the neural correlates of religion. What Modern reveals via this grand tour is that our ostensibly secular turn to the brain is bound up at every turn with the religion it discounts, ignores, or actively dismisses. In foregrounding the myths, ritual schemes, and cosmic concerns that have accompanied idealizations of neural networks and inquiries into their structure, Neuromatic takes the reader on a dazzling and disturbing ride through the history of our strange subservience to the brain.
Neuroscience and Psychology of Meditation in Everyday Life: Searching for the Essence of Mind
by Dusana DorjeeNeuroscience and Psychology of Meditation in Everyday Life addresses essential and timely questions about the research and practice of meditation as a path to realization of human potential for health and well-being. Balancing practical content and scientific theory, the book discusses long-term effects of six meditation practices: mindfulness, compassion, visualization-based meditation techniques, dream yoga, insight-based meditation and abiding in the existential ground of experience. Each chapter provides advice on how to embed these techniques into everyday activities, together with considerations about underlying changes in the mind and brain based on latest research evidence. This book is essential reading for professionals applying meditation-based techniques in their work and researchers in the emerging field of contemplative science. The book will also be of value to practitioners of meditation seeking to further their practice and understand associated changes in the mind and brain.
Neuroscience and the Soul: The Human Person in Philosophy, Science, and Theology
by Gregg A. Ten Elshof Steven Porter Thomas M. CrispAn interdisciplinary look at arguments both for and against traditional belief in the soul It is a widely held belief that human beings are both body and soul, that our immaterial soul is distinct from our material body. But that traditional idea has been seriously questioned by much recent research in the brain sciences. In Neuroscience and the Soul fourteen distinguished scholars grapple with current debates about the existence and nature of the soul. Featuring a dialogical format, the book presents state-of-the-art work by leading philosophers and theologians—some arguing for the existence of the soul, others arguing against it—and then puts those scholars into conversation with critics of their views. Bringing philosophy, theology, and science together in this way brings to light new perspectives and advances the ongoing debate over body and soul.CONTRIBUTORS: Robin Collins John W. Cooper Kevin Corcoran Stewart Goetz William Hasker Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen Eric LaRock Brian Lugioyo J. P. Moreland Timothy O'Connor Jason D. Runyan Kevin Sharpe Daniel Speak Richard Swinburne
Neuroscience, Consciousness and Spirituality
by Wayne B. Jonas Harald Walach Stefan SchmidtNeuroscience, Consciousness and Spirituality presents a variety of perspectives by leading thinkers on contemporary research into the brain, the mind and the spirit. This volumes aims at combining knowledge from neuroscience with approaches from the experiential perspective of the first person singular in order to arrive at an integrated understanding of consciousness. Individual chapters discuss new areas of research, such as near death studies and neuroscience research into spiritual experiences, and report on significant new theoretical advances. From Harald Walach's introductory essay, "Neuroscience, Consciousness, Spirituality - Questions, Problems and Potential Solutions," to the concluding chapter by Robert K. C. Foreman entitled "An Emerging New Model for Consciousness: The Consciousness Field Model," this book represents a milestone in the progress towards an integrated understanding of spirituality, neuroscience and consciousness. It is the first in a series of books that are dedicated to this topic.