Great ideas are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Here’s how to find them.We’re used to imagining creativity as a lightbulb moment—sudden, mysterious, reserved for the gifted few. But what if ideas aren’t conjured from thin air? What if they’re discovered—more like precious artifacts that we unearth and refine?In How Great Ideas Happen, cognitive scientist George Newman draws on cutting-edge research to show that creativity isn’t magic, it’s...

The goal of this book is to help young doctors achieve careers that are satisfying for them and beneficial for their patients and families. Nurses may find this useful as well.The focus throughout is on the process of practicing clinical medicine rather than on information, and on how each student or resident can learn to develop their own natural abilities to achieve maximum success as a doctor.The style of the book is relaxed and conversational. This is not a textbook but...

Every month, 1.7 million Americans lose their jobs. Although many of those jobs are replaced with new ones, most are lower-paying, often falling below the poverty line.If you’re over 40 and finding yourself out of a job, you might very well be among the vanishing middle class and likely worrying how you’re going to keep your house and your health insurance plus make payments on your SUV.The answer, says George Newman, author of How to Survive in...

Embark on a fascinating journey through the world of bacteria with George Newman's comprehensive work, "Bacteria: Especially as They are Related to the Economy of Nature, to Industrial Processes, and to Public Health." This enlightening study explores the various roles and impacts of bacteria in nature, industry, and public health.As you navigate through the pages of this scientific exploration, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for the diverse functions and influ...

Originally published in 1931, this book explores the history of health and social evolution in the UK, including chapters on how England learned to control disease, the contribution of the eighteenth century, and the coming of democracy.

"Bacteria" by Sir George Newman is a seminal work that delves into the fascinating world of microorganisms. The book explores the role of bacteria in various ecosystems, their impact on human health, and their significance in the field of medicine. Newman, a prominent bacteriologist, presents complex scientific concepts in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both professionals and lay readers. His insights into bacterial behavior and their interactions with other life forms provid...

An original anthology centered around one very unusual house in Cornwall which serves as a nexus to the multiverse—set in the Wild Cards universe created by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Game of Thrones.An alien virus ravages the world, with effects as random as a hand of cards. Those infected either draw the black queen and die, draw an ace and receive superpowers, or draw the joker and become bizarrely mutated. But whether joker ...

George Stephenson was a British civil and mechanical engineer who lived from June the 9th 1781 to August the 12th 1848. Stephenson, called the "Dad of Railways," was regarded by Victorians as a great example of exertion and a desire to enhance. Samuel Smiles, a self-help supporter, applauded his achievements in particular. The four feet eight +12 inches (1.435 m) basic gauge used by the majority of the world's trains is based upon his chosen rail gauge, at times described as 'Stephenson ga...

The debate features differing perspectives on whether the Bible endorses or condemns polygamy. George Q. Cannon and Orson Pratt, prominent figures in the Latter-day Saint movement, defend the practice by referencing instances in the Old Testament where patriarchs like Abraham, Jacob, and David had multiple wives. They argue that polygamy was not only permissible but also divinely sanctioned in certain eras of biblical history. Their defense reflects the historical stance of the LDS Church ...

Superheroes and villains do battle over the human heart in this delightful anthology featuring all-new stories from a wide range of contributors, all set in the Wild Cards universe, where an alien virus mutates some and grants superpowers to others, created by the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Game of Thrones.An alien virus ravages the world, its results as random as a hand of cards. Those infected either draw the black queen and die, ...

The world’s most legendary dragon slayer, St. George, gets a bold, modern reimagining in this explosive beginning to the Order of the Dragon Slayer series—launching a ragtag band of Scouts into a hidden world of ancient beasts, buried secrets, and destinies forged in dragon fire.“Warning: This adventure is full of danger. It’s got dragons and death, coal mines and cold-blooded killers, treasure and true love—the stuff legends are made of. But even more dang...

Dans "Histoire de mes opinions religieuses", John Henry Newman offre un témoignage autobiographique captivant sur son cheminement spirituel et intellectuel. Écrit avec un style à la fois érudit et accessible, le livre combine des éléments de réflexion personnelle et de critique théologique, soulignant la quête de Newman pour une vérité religieuse garante de sa foi. Contexte majeur du XIXe siècle, période de profondes transformations sociales et politiques, cet ouvrage se situe à l'intersec...