Unsolved Mysteries of the Mind

Unsolved Mysteries of the Mind

Author: Vicki Bruce

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 9780863773921

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This textbook is for use by psychology, neuroscience and cognitive science undergraduates studying cognition.


Unsolved Mysteries of Science

Unsolved Mysteries of Science

Author: John Malone

Publisher: Turner Publishing Company

Published: 2008-05-02

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 0470355859

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A LIVELY EXPLORATION OF THE BIGGEST QUESTIONS IN SCIENCE How Did the Universe Begin? The Big Bang has been the accepted theory for decades, but does it explain everything? How Did Life on Earth Get Started? What triggered the cell division that started the evolutionary chain? Did life come from outer space, buried in a chunk of rock? What is Gravity? Newton's apple just got the arguments started, Einstein made things more complicated. Just how does gravity fit in with quantum theory? What Is the Inside of the Earth Like? What exactly is happening beneath our feet, and can we learn enough to help predict earthquakes and volcanic eruptions? How Do We Learn Language? Is language acquisition an inborn biological ability, or does every child have to start from scratch? Is There a Missing Link? The story of human evolution is not complete. In addition to hoaxes such as "Piltdown Man" and extraordinary finds such as "Lucy," many puzzles remain. What, in the end, do we mean by a "missing link"?


TIME-LIFE Mysteries of the Unknown

TIME-LIFE Mysteries of the Unknown

Author: The Editors of TIME-LIFE

Publisher: Time Inc. Books

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 619

ISBN-13: 1618933000

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Could the strange actually be true? This book takes readers on a tour of the eerie and unexplained - from the search for vanished civilizations to the science of real-life zombies, from famous UFO sightings to encounters with ghosts and otherworldly creatures, and much more.


Unsolved Mysteries of The Mind

Unsolved Mysteries of The Mind

Author: Vicki Bruce

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2021-12-16

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1317716086

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This textbook is for use in tutorials and seminars by psychology, neuroscience and cognitive science undergraduates studying cognition. The book complements standard course texts in cognition by providing a series of articles which emphasize particularly what we do not understand, rather than what we think we do. It considers a selection of problems and phenomena that remain mysterious despite years, decades or centuries of enquiry, and evaluates different approaches to these problems.; The topics discussed range from specific optical illusions to the nature of consciousness. Some of these unsolved problems provide a vehicle for reviewing different paradigms and shifts in the field over the 20th century. Each chapter also poses some of the remaining unanswered questions, suggesting directions for future enquiry.


Mysteries of the Mind

Mysteries of the Mind

Author: Kathryn Walker

Publisher: Crabtree Publishing Company

Published: 2009-08

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780778741497

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The mind is a powerful instrument that has yet to be completely understood. This book examines mind over matter, looking at--among other things--claims that brain power alone can bend spoons, identify such things as symbols, dates, and numbers without having seen them, or even read the minds of astronauts!


TIME-LIFE Mysteries of the Criminal Mind

TIME-LIFE Mysteries of the Criminal Mind

Author: The Editors of TIME-LIFE

Publisher: Time Inc. Books

Published: 2015-12-15

Total Pages: 746

ISBN-13: 1618932969

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Is it nature or nurture that shapes a serial killer? What drives a person to become a kidnapper or a terrorist? And can such behaviors be predicted — or even stopped before they occur? As advances in science unlock the secrets of our DNA and reveal the inner workings of the human brain, Time-Life Books explores the fascinating findings that are shedding new light on the criminal mind. What role does birth order, divorce, media influence, and other societal pressures play in how criminals are formed? By examining some of the most notorious criminals from history and our modern era — from Al Capone and Charles Manson to Scott Peterson and Dzohkhar Tsarnaev — and their characteristics, the nature of their deeds and the possible formation of their pathologies. Readers will explore the roots of crime, going on the streets to meet the authorities who deal with criminals on a daily basis and have developed unique insights into the criminal mentality. Packed with infographics, sidebars and lists, this book is a compelling yet easy introduction to the new age of crime and punishment — a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how crimes begin and how we can help end them.


Unsolved!

Unsolved!

Author: Marie Powell

Publisher: Mystery Files

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780778780779

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Mystery Files tries to unlock the secrets behind some of the most incredible stories in history-from lost ancient cities and Vanishing ships to unbelievable scientific phenomena. Some mysteries may never be solved. Read about hijacker D.B. Cooper who jumped from an airplane into the night after stealing $200,000, celebrated pilot Amelia Earhart who disappeared on a flight around the world, Roanoke - the first English colony in America, which vanished without a trace, and more! Book jacket.


The Strangest of Strange Unsolved Mysteries, Volume 1

The Strangest of Strange Unsolved Mysteries, Volume 1

Author: Phyllis Raybin Emert

Publisher: Starscape

Published: 2010-09-28

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780765365958

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Did you ever imagine what it would be like to unearth Blackbeard’s hidden pirate treasure? Or wonder what unearthly spirits haunt the Tower of London? Welcome to the weird world of Strange Unsolved Mysteries. Packed with 52 retellings of legends, mysteries, oddities, and weird facts, this collection contains the complete texts of two books: Mysteries of Lost and Hidden Treasures and Ghosts, Hauntings, and Mysterious Happenings. Everything from UFOs to ghosts and spirits, to strange dreams, curiosities from the world beyond, mysteries of bizarre animals and freaks of nature, and lots more. Things that you just won’t believe—but all of them are true!


The Book of Unsolved Mysteries

The Book of Unsolved Mysteries

Author: Publications International Ltd

Publisher: Book of

Published: 2020-09-29

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781645583493

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Features more than 230 fascinating true stories across eleven chapters. Topics include unsolved deaths, unusual disappearances, haunted homes, unexplained phenomena, creepy creatures, and ghostly appearances.


The Encyclopedia of Unsolved Mysteries

The Encyclopedia of Unsolved Mysteries

Author: Colin Wilson

Publisher: Diversion Books

Published: 2015-08-25

Total Pages: 545

ISBN-13: 1682300099

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From the bestselling author of THE OUTSIDER Is the Shroud of Turin a holy relic or a clever fake? What was the coded message that made a poor French priest a millionaire, and does it prove that the crucifixion was a fraud? And what lies at the bottom of the 200-foot shaft on Oak Island, Newfoundland, where two centuries of digging have yet to unearth the buried treasure that must be there? In THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF UNSOLVED MYSTERIES, Colin Wilson presents an astonishing variety of unsolved riddles and enduring enigmas to prove that our everyday world is stranger than we believe, wilder than we can imagine. Ranging in content from Atlantis to the Bermuda Triangle and from Kaspar Hauser to the identity of Shakespeare, Colin Wilson's ENCYCLOPEDIA OF UNSOLVED MYSTERIES is a comprehensive examination of the most baffling mysteries of our time.