“…For example, if readers want to know how to use Flash's QuickTime export feature, they can turn directly to that page, quickly grasp the technique, as well as pick up a few tips along the way…”

“…It is not merely that millions of people feel comfortable deploying the word 'Dickensian' to describe their own and others' lives, but that many more people who have never read Dickens know what Dickensian means. They know about Dickens because they have access to over a century of adaptations for the big and small screen. …”
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“…The book presents a spatiotemporal approach to understanding the brain and the implications for artificial intelligence, novel therapies for psychiatric disorders, and for ethical, societal and philosophical issues.Pulling concepts from neuroscience, psychology and philosophy, the book presents a modern and complete look at what we know, what we can surmise, and what we may never know about the distinction between brain and mind --…”

“…Some of these causal powers are determined in an intelligible way by the categorical natures of their conscious states: if you know what consciousness is, then you can also know (by the mere exercise of your intelligence) some of what consciousness does. …”

“…If so, what can be done to cut down on the potential conflict that arises when humans invade bear country? Today we know more about bears and their behavior. We know that the bear is not our brother, neither is it our enemy. …”

“…Brown challenges everything people think they know about vulnerability, saying it is not weakness but rather the clearest path to courage and meaningful connection…”

“…Martin Wenham explores the basic knowledge that children need to know in order to explore and experiment with the visual language that artists use to communicate. …”