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Science starts to get interesting when things don'’t make sense. Even today, there are experimental results that the most brilliant scientists can neither explain nor dismiss. In the past, similar anomalies have revolutionised our world: in the 16th century, a set of celestial irregularities led Copernicus to realise that the Earth goes around the sun and not the reverse. In 13 Things That Don'’t Make Sense, Michael Brooks meets thirteen modern-day anomalies that may become tomorrow'’s breakthroughs.

This is a landmark in science writing. It resurrects from the vaults of neglect the polymath Jerome Cardano, a Milanese of the 16th century. Who is he? A gambler and blasphemer, inventor and chancer, plagued by demons and anxieties, astrologer to kings, emperors and popes. This stubborn and unworldly man was the son of a lawyer and a brothel keeper but also a gifted physician and the unacknowledged discoverer of the mathematical foundations of quantum physics.

The atom. The big bang. DNA. Natural selection. All ideas that have revolutionised science - and that were dismissed out of hand when they first appeared. The surprises haven't stopped: here, Michael Brooks, best-selling author of 13 Things That Don't Make Sense, investigates the new wave of unexpected insights that are shaping the future of scientific discovery. Through 11 radical new insights, Brooks takes us to the extreme frontiers of what we understand about the world.

Published to coincide the with 50th anniversary of the Israel occupation of the West Bank, an anthology that explores the human cost of the conflict there as witnessed by such notable writers as Colum McCann, Colm Toibin, Dave Eggers, Madeleine Thien, Eimear McBride, Taiye Selasi and editors...

Asteroids, killer sharks, nuclear bombs, viruses, deadly robots, climate change, the apocalypse – why is Hollywood so obsessed with death and the end of the world? And how seriously should we take the dystopian visions of our favourite films? With wit, intelligence and irreverence, Rick Edwards and Dr Michael Brooks explore the science of death and mass destruction through some of our best-loved Hollywood blockbusters.

As the host of The Michael Brooks Show and cohost of the Majority Report, Brooks was a progressive fighter whose work brought people together from around the world. In this, his first book, he lets his understanding of the digital media environment direct his analysis of the "conservative rebels" who had taken YouTube by storm in 2018. Brooks provides a theoretically rigorous but accessible critique of the most prominent "renegades," including Sam Harris, Jordan Peterson, and Brett Weinstein while also examining the social, political, and media environment that such rebels thrive in.

Now you can possess charisma, confidence, and true personal power all winners have: the power of rapport. Instant Rapport allows you to forge an immediate bond with anyone, anywhere. It will literally remake the way the world sees you. Author Michael Brooks, nationally acclaimed communications expert, shares the same Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) techniques he has taught to Fortune 500 executives in his renowned seminars.

"The Go-Go Years is not to be read in the usual manner of Wall Street classics. You do not read this book to see our present situation reenacted in the past, with only the names changed. You read it because it is a wonderful description of the way things were in a different time and place."...

Whether we realize it or not, we as humans live in a universe full of hidden light. The hidden lightbulb symbolizes hidden talent in dark places and environments that is worthy of notice. While incarcerated at Cape Vincent Correctional Facility for armed robbery, Michael Brooks discovers his power to write poetry. He was going through the darkest, roughest, toughest and worst stages of his life when he decided to make the best out of a bad situation and turn a negative to a positive.

Founded by James Oglethorpe on February 12, 1733, the Georgia colony was envisioned as a unique social welfare experiment. Administered by twenty-one original trustees, the Georgia Plan offered England's "worthy poor" and persecuted Christians an opportunity to achieve financial security in the New World by exporting goods produced on small farms. Most significantly, Oglethorpe and his fellow Trustees were convinced that economic vitality could not be achieved through the exploitation of enslaved Black laborers.

An illuminating, millennia-spanning history of the impact mathematics has had on the world, and the fascinating people who have mastered its inherent power, from Babylonian tax officials to the Apollo astronauts to the eccentric professor who invented the infrastructure of the online world...

Welcome to The Scaling Edge! Our channel is a goldmine for entrepreneurs seeking to transform their vision into successful, scalable ventures. We leverage the combined experience of seasoned business leaders and thriving startups to bring you unparalleled insights into the world of entrepreneurship.At The Scaling Edge, we firmly believe that every entrepreneur possesses a unique edge - a secret sauce to success that sets them apart.Every episode is a deep-dive into what it takes to grow and scale in today's fast-paced, dynamic business environment. We go beyond theories and textbooks to bring ...

A podcast about ME/CFS brought to you by Michael Brooks - ME patient diagnosed in 2006 after Glandular Fever in 2004. Decode ME Ambassador.

This podcast is just what I do from day to day.

The Remote iT! podcast explores the POWER of a remote workforce and how companies can massively scale their businesses while reducing the bulky overhead of office space, employment benefits and the cost of the monthly water cooler! Remote SuperHero Michael Brooks will discuss and pontificate about the benefits and the disadvantages of hiring a remote workforce with mind burning questions and answers! If you are a freedom seeking individual that wants to gain control over your life and income this may be the place for you to explore the potential of true life/balance without commuting and being...

Imagine how great it would be to cut costs and grow your business beyond your wildest expectations by “remoting it” with outstanding global freelance talent. Discover how you can eliminate the expense of maintaining an office and many other costs with this approach. Get ready to ditch the office and experience the freedom of working from anywhere while leading a booming business.

Each week, Michael Stevens and Shelley Brooks invite comedians, writers, and artists to discuss their ultimate Stealth Sex Symbols - the alluring actors who don't necessarily fit Hollywood's narrow idea of leading men and women - and the movies that showcase just what makes them so HOT!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/everyone-is-hot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murder made him a prisoner. Truth can set him free. In a distant future, all criminals of violent crimes are sentenced to life in the Arena where they must battle against both man and beast in a fight to the death. When 16-year-old Calvin Sawyer is wrongly convicted of his father’s murder, his charmed life as the son of a senator is changed forever...It’s kill or be killed.

More Conversations with Pop is a fun collection of quick flash fiction stories of conversations between a father and his son. Pop has a unique (and sometime annoying) way of viewing life but always finds ways to impart nuggets of wisdom, while engaging in humorous verbal sparring matches with his son who is always there to keep his father grounded. More Conversations with Pop is the second book where listeners get a glimpse into the fascinating mind of Pop.

Conversations with Pop is a series of flash fiction stories between a father and his son as they discuss Pop's unique take on life while he imparts some of his "wisdom" to his son on everything from reading, driving, social networking, technology, and the way things used to be.