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Transcendental Medication considers why human brains evolved to
have consciousness, yet we spend much of our time trying to reduce
our awareness. It outlines how limiting consciousness-rather than
expanding it-is more functional and satisfying for most people,
most of the time. The suggestion is that our brains evolved
mechanisms to deal with the stress of awareness in concert with
awareness itself-otherwise it is too costly to handle. Defining
dissociation as "partitioning of awareness," Lynn touches on
disparate cultural and psychological practices such as religion,
drug use, 12-step programs, and dancing. The chapters draw on
biological and cultural studies of Pentecostal speaking in tongues
and stress, the results of our 800,000+ years watching hearth and
campfires, and unconscious uses of self-deception as mating
strategy. Written in a highly engaging style, Transcendental
Medication will appeal to students and scholars interested in mind,
altered states of consciousness, and evolution. It is particularly
suitable for those approaching the issue from cultural, biological,
psychological, and cognitive anthropology, as well as evolutionary
psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and religious studies.
Transcendental Medication considers why human brains evolved to
have consciousness, yet we spend much of our time trying to reduce
our awareness. It outlines how limiting consciousness-rather than
expanding it-is more functional and satisfying for most people,
most of the time. The suggestion is that our brains evolved
mechanisms to deal with the stress of awareness in concert with
awareness itself-otherwise it is too costly to handle. Defining
dissociation as "partitioning of awareness," Lynn touches on
disparate cultural and psychological practices such as religion,
drug use, 12-step programs, and dancing. The chapters draw on
biological and cultural studies of Pentecostal speaking in tongues
and stress, the results of our 800,000+ years watching hearth and
campfires, and unconscious uses of self-deception as mating
strategy. Written in a highly engaging style, Transcendental
Medication will appeal to students and scholars interested in mind,
altered states of consciousness, and evolution. It is particularly
suitable for those approaching the issue from cultural, biological,
psychological, and cognitive anthropology, as well as evolutionary
psychology, cognitive neuroscience, and religious studies.
This volume reaches beyond the controversy surrounding the teaching
and learning of evolution in the United States, specifically in
regard to the culture, politics, and beliefs found in the
Southeast. The editors argue that despite a deep history of
conflict in the region surrounding evolution, there is a wealth of
evolution research taking place-from biodiversity in species to
cultural evolution and human development. In fact, scientists,
educators, and researchers from around the United States have found
their niche in the South, where biodiversity is high, culture runs
deep, and the pace is just a little bit slower.
This volume reaches beyond the controversy surrounding the teaching
and learning of evolution in the United States, specifically in
regard to the culture, politics, and beliefs found in the
Southeast. The editors argue that despite a deep history of
conflict in the region surrounding evolution, there is a wealth of
evolution research taking place-from biodiversity in species to
cultural evolution and human development. In fact, scientists,
educators, and researchers from around the United States have found
their niche in the South, where biodiversity is high, culture runs
deep, and the pace is just a little bit slower.
A lot has changed for Ellena Blackwell. Becoming business partners
with Surf Master Brynn O'Connell over Craggy's and discovering her
childhood cat can talk are just a couple of things. When a body
washes up to shore, the entire village of Craggy's Peak is in
shock, bringing back painful memories for Brynn. Escaping to London
to escape his past, Brynn leaves Ellena with Benedict who decides
it's high time for another adventure. Following him to the capital,
Ellena discovers a secret Brynn would rather she had never found
out. Receiving a package from beyond the grave, Ellena and Brynn
must stand united against the forces that threaten their very
survival. But Ellena's past is catching up with her, and when Brynn
becomes entangled in the danger of her life, Ellena is forced to
recognise that Brynn may mean more to her than she realised. With a
killer on the loose and a talking cat determined to interfere with
every aspect of her life, Ellena's nine lives appear almost up...
Ellena Blackwell has gotten herself into a lot of trouble recently.
Getting shot, sending her boss to prison and oh yeah, that small
matter of meeting a talking cat, Benedict. Things are about to get
a whole lot more troublesome. Inheriting some property Ellena and
Benedict travel to Devon to discover that along with the surfer
shack, Craggys- they also receive the following debts. Unable to
sell, Ellena is forced to try turning things around. But Ellena has
attracted the unwanted attention from some very dangerous people
and Brynn O'Connell, the overbearing Surfmaster of Craggys is
determined to get involved. With her old flame Detective Calloway
trying to convince her to leave Craggys, Ellena has to make a
choice to stand up for what she believes in. Corruption, greed and
an attempted murderer stand in her way, and soon Ellena finds that
she and Benedict have to bite back to survive...
If you are a fan of cozy mysteries and have a soft spot for talking
cats, you will love E. Earle's The Girl With Nine Lives. What do
you do when friends start going missing and all signs point to your
boss being a crime lord? Nothing is going right for Ellena
Blackwood. She is failing at life and teetering on an emotional
collapse. When she accidentally discovers a secret at work, a
secret the Home Office is willing to keep at any price, she has
must rely on her wits to save her own life. The mystery and danger
only deepen when friends begin to disappear and Ellena's boss turns
out to be a big time crime boss. Even the local police seem intent
on keeping Ellena quiet. The only one she can depend on is her cat
Ben, who has no trouble telling Ellena when its time to end the
pity party. Will Ellena and Ben have what it takes to unravel the
twists and turns before it's too late? Praise for E. Earle and The
Girl With Nine Lives: "I have to say that when I first ran across
"The Girl With Nine Lives" I was immediately intrigued by book's
summary and within a few pages of starting the book I was hooked.
This is a charming and spellbinding fantasy novel that really has a
wonderfully imaginative story at the center of It." - PipLou "E.
Earle manages to combine an exciting and extremely gripping story
with side splitting humour." - Stephen Challis Elizabeth Earle is
the author of four books, including three Adventures of Benedict
and Blackwell books. She studied at the Norwich University College
of the Arts after studying a National Diploma in Fine Art. After a
switch she earned her BA (Hons) in Creative Writing and began her
writing career. Be sure to checkout all of E. Earle's titles.
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