Michael Shermer Knihy

Jednoduché matematické triky a tajemství uvedená v této publikaci jednou provždy změní váš pohled na svět čísel. Kniha vás zasvětí do metod, jaké používají skuteční zázrační počtáři. Ve velmi krátkém čase dokážete z hlavy provádět úžasné výpočty, které byste dříve považovali za zhola nemožné. Osvojíte si metody uznávaného „matemagika“ Arthura Benjamina, který se zde dělí o své zkušenosti s bleskovým počítáním a odhaluje ohromující triky pro zacházení s čísly. Tato publikace také dramaticky zlepší vaši numerickou paměť a naučí vás – možná vůbec poprvé – mít z matematiky radost. Nejde přitom o žádná kouzla. S pomocí knihy se může každý z vás naučit provozovat zdánlivě komplikovanou číselnou ekvilibristiku, a to vše z hlavy, bez použití tužky a papíru. Stačí k tomu několik jednoduchých triků. Zvládnete rychle násobit a dělit trojciferná čísla, elegantně zacházet se zlomky a počítat druhé a třetí mocniny i odmocniny bez mrknutí oka. Nezáleží na vašem věku ani na vašich současných matematických schopnostech. Autoři vás naučí bez velkého úsilí předvádět neobyčejné matematické výkony. Takovou matematiku se ve škole nenaučíte.

These simple math secrets and tricks will forever change how you look at the world of numbers. Secrets of Mental Math will have you thinking like a math genius in no time. Get ready to amaze your friends—and yourself—with incredible calculations you never thought you could master, as renowned “mathemagician” Arthur Benjamin shares his techniques for lightning-quick calculations and amazing number tricks. This book will teach you to do math in your head faster than you ever thought possible, dramatically improve your memory for numbers, and—maybe for the first time—make mathematics fun. Yes, even you can learn to do seemingly complex equations in your head; all you need to learn are a few tricks. You’ll be able to quickly multiply and divide triple digits, compute with fractions, and determine squares, cubes, and roots without blinking an eye. No matter what your age or current math ability, Secrets of Mental Math will allow you to perform fantastic feats of the mind effortlessly. This is the math they never taught you in school.

Exploring the complexities of the human mind, this work employs evolutionary psychology and cultural evolutionary theory to provide insights to an alien scientist. It delves into the origins of human behavior, thought processes, and cultural developments, offering a unique perspective on what makes humanity distinct. Through this imaginative lens, the book seeks to unravel the intricacies of human nature and the evolutionary factors that shape our psychology and culture.

Takes a look at those who say the Holocaust never happened and explores the motivations behind such claims. This work shows how we can be certain that the Holocaust happened and, for that matter, how we can confirm any historical event.

An Intelligent Career is a playbook for the modern knowledge worker, with clear guidance and support on taking charge of your own destiny, seeking continuous learning, collaborating with others, recognizing and acting on fresh opportunities, determining when it is time to move on, and much more.

Bestselling author Shermer presents a comprehensive and provocative theory on how beliefs are born, formed, reinforced, challenged, changed, and extinguished.

Apart from disproving Holocaust denials, the authors lay a framework for examining how we know that any historical event actually happened.

Exploring the latest scientific research, this edition delves into the neurological mechanisms that shape belief and skepticism in the human brain. It examines how cognitive processes and emotional responses influence our faith in ideas, ideologies, and the world around us, offering insights into the psychological underpinnings of belief systems. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between brain function and the formation of beliefs, making it a vital resource for those interested in psychology, neuroscience, and philosophy.

Explains how to add, subtract, multiply and divide in your head using tricks and techniques and how to apply these new-found skills to real-life situations.

"Shermer is savage about the shortcomings of intelligent design and eloquent about the spirituality of science . . . An invaluable primer." --Los Angeles Times Book Review Science is on the defensive. Half of Americans reject the theory of evolution and intelligent-design campaigns are gaining ground. Classroom by classroom, creationism is overthrowing biology. In Why Darwin Matters, bestselling author Michael Shermer decodes the scientific evidence to show that evolution is not "just a theory" and illustrates how it achieves the design of life through the bottom-up process of natural selection. Shermer, once an evangelical Christian and a creationist, argues that intelligent-design proponents are invoking a combination of bad science, political antipathy, and flawed theology. He refutes their pseudoscientific arguments and then demonstrates why conservatives and people of faith can and should embrace evolution. Cutting the politics away from the facts, Why Darwin Matters is an incisive examination of what is at stake in the debate over evolution.