Irrespective of our individual life goals, we all just want to be happy. But how can we get there? Fortunately, life contains inherent intelligence designed to guide us to our very dreams. This intelligence has been expressed by the world's wisdom traditions as a series of truths which David calls "universal life principles." He has assembled what he considers to be the most important life principles-in a series of books called A Manual for Life-which serve as a foundation for the life of greater meaning, joy, and happiness which we all desire and deserve. Truth can be found anywhere, including Hollywood. What makes some of the films out of Hollywood so magical is that they contain these fundamental life principles. We are basically seeing the truth of ourselves on the big screen being reflected back to us, and then we become inspired-sometimes enough to change our lives for the better. Drawing on his background in psychology and spirituality, David analyzes some of Hollywood's most beloved and popular films, extracting the wisdom contained within as it applies to these critical life principles, and explaining it all in an easy-to-understand manner. He then gives exercises so that we can internalize these truths, put them into practice, and make real strides in improving our lives. In this third book titled Powerful Thoughts and Beliefs, David analyzes the classic film Groundhog Day (1993) and the profound movie Vanilla Sky (2001) regarding the most important tools at our disposal when it comes to fulfilling our desires: thoughts, emotions, and beliefs. The universe is designed to serve as a mirror, reflecting back to us what isn't working in our lives so that we can correct it and find improvement. This dynamic is referred to as the Law of Mirroring. While we can do nothing to change this universal law, we can follow it by converting our negative thinking and the negative beliefs behind them into positive ones. We all know about the power of our minds, but few know how to access and use it, especially because of the unhealed emotional wounds of our past that hold us back. This book shows how we can harness that power and break free from the vicious cycle of our mundane lives in order to create the very life of our dreams. Life is ultimately about learning, growing, and evolving. Why not do it in a fun, entertaining, and inspiring way?

The Zen of Hollywood: Using the Ancient Wisdom in Modern Movies to Create a Life Worthy of the Big Screen. Powerful Thoughts and Beliefs. - A Manual for Life, #3

Irrespective of our individual life goals, we all just want to be happy. But how can we get there? Fortunately, life contains inherent intelligence designed to guide us to our very dreams. This intelligence has been expressed by the world's wisdom traditions as a series of truths which David calls "universal life principles." He has assembled what he considers to be the most important life principles-in a series of books called A Manual for Life-which serve as a foundation for the life of greater meaning, joy, and happiness which we all desire and deserve. Truth can be found anywhere, including Hollywood. What makes some of the films out of Hollywood so magical is that they contain these fundamental life principles. We are basically seeing the truth of ourselves on the big screen being reflected back to us, and then we become inspired-sometimes enough to change our lives for the better. Drawing on his background in psychology and spirituality, David analyzes some of Hollywood's most beloved and popular films, extracting the wisdom contained within as it applies to these critical life principles, and explaining it all in an easy-to-understand manner. He then gives exercises so that we can internalize these truths, put them into practice, and make real strides in improving our lives. In this fourth book titled Success through Unity, David explores in depth two unforgettable films, Dances with Wolves (1990) and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971), to illustrate that true success cannot be experienced without recognizing and living from our inherent unity as well as embracing our Godlike nature. Dances with Wolves is an epic film that David believes is calling us to appreciate our diversity while focusing on the underlying commonalties that unite us. The storyline beautifully shows the ultimate Truth: that we are all one-and that as we live from this Truth, we find the harmony and bliss we all desire deep down. Willy Wonka is a gem in its own right, having a vital message that is often missed: that we are all Godlike, and that paradise is a place created right here, right now through the highest values and level of consciousness we uphold in our daily lives.  Life is ultimately about learning, growing, and evolving. Why not do it in a fun, entertaining, and inspiring way?

The Zen of Hollywood: Using the Ancient Wisdom in Modern Movies to Create a Life Worthy of the Big Screen. Success Through Unity. - A Manual for Life, #4

Irrespective of our individual life goals, we all just want to be happy. But how can we get there? Fortunately, life contains inherent intelligence designed to guide us to our very dreams. This intelligence has been expressed by the world's wisdom traditions as a series of truths which David calls "universal life principles." He has assembled what he considers to be the most important life principles-in a series of books called A Manual for Life-which serve as a foundation for the life of greater meaning, joy, and happiness which we all desire and deserve. Truth can be found anywhere, including Hollywood. What makes some of the films out of Hollywood so magical is that they contain these fundamental life principles. We are basically seeing the truth of ourselves on the big screen being reflected back to us, and then we become inspired-sometimes enough to change our lives for the better. Drawing on his background in psychology and spirituality, David analyzes some of Hollywood's most beloved and popular films, extracting the wisdom contained within as it applies to these critical life principles, and explaining it all in an easy-to-understand manner. He then gives exercises so that we can internalize these truths, put them into practice, and make real strides in improving our lives. In this first book titled Authentic Living, David dives into the excellent films The Truman Show (1998) and Troy (2004) to expound upon the wisdom they contain regarding the most important quality we can ever inhabit: authenticity. There is no more important endeavor than discovering and living from our true identity because once we do, everything else in our lives falls into place. David illustrates how to do exactly that through his analysis of, first, The Truman Show-a film which focuses on breaking free from the fearful beliefs and social conditioning we all have been subjected to-and, second, Troy-a film that highlights our self-concept called the ego as well as its selfish and destructive tendencies that can result when we identify with it.  Life is ultimately about learning, growing, and evolving. Why not do it in a fun, entertaining, and inspiring way?

The Zen of Hollywood: Using the Ancient Wisdom in Modern Movies to Create a Life Worthy of the Big Screen. Authentic Living. - A Manual for Life, #1

Information Theory, Inference and Learning Algorithms

If you've ever wondered how much energy we use, and where it comes from — and where it could come from — but are fed up with all the hot air and "greenwash", this is the book for you. Renewable resources are "huge", but our energy consumption is also "huge". To compare "huge" things with each other, we need numbers, not adjectives. This book cuts through all the contradictory statements from the media, government, and lobbies of all sides. It gives you the numbers and the facts you need, in bite-sized chunks, so you can understand the issues yourself. If you've thrown your hands up in despair thinking no solution is possible, then read this book — it's an honest, realistic, and humorous discussion of all our energy options.

Sustainable Energy without the hot air

David O. McKay (1873-1970), 9e président de l'Église de Jésus-Christ des saints des derniers jours ;
David MacKay (en) (?-), acteur américain ;
David MacKay (en) (1944-), réalisateur et producteur ;
David J. C. MacKay (1967-2016), mathématicien britannique.

Je me souviens encore qu'ils aient roulé les téléviseurs en noir et blanc dans notre classe à l'école afin que nous puissions regarder les hommes atterrir sur la lune, et cela a évidemment eu un impact énorme. J'ai découvert plus tard que les personnes volant Apollo étaient d'anciens pilotes d'essai militaires, alors j'ai décidé de rejoindre l'armée de l'air et de devenir pilote de test.

J'ai été élevé dans le nord de l'Écosse, et où je vivais était si peu peuplé, il était utilisé comme zone de vol à basse altitude, donc beaucoup d'avions passionnants volaient sur mon village.

Au milieu des années 30, j'ai juste pensé: «Cela ne va pas arriver. Je ne deviendrai jamais un astronaute au Royaume-Uni.

J'ai regardé la lune atterrir en tant que garçon, et je pensais que c'était la chose la plus excitante de tous les temps, allant dans l'espace, orbite autour de la Terre et explorant d'autres planètes. Cela avait l'air fantastique.

Je veux aller sur la lune. Je veux aller sur Mars.

J'ai un peu peur des hauteurs. Mais je n'ai pas peur des hauteurs quand je pilote un avion.

Peu de temps après avoir obtenu ma qualification de pilote de test, j'ai réalisé qu'il n'y avait pas de programme de vol spatial habité au Royaume-Uni, et il n'y en avait peu à un.

Nous montons juste dans l'espace - l'espace est le plus souvent accepté comme étant à 100 kilomètres au-dessus de la surface de la Terre, et nous montons juste au-delà à environ 350 000 pieds.

Il est très triste qu'il y ait une pause dans le vol spatial habité des États-Unis. La navette était un véhicule fantastique et extrêmement complexe. C'était inévitable que cela prendrait fin, mais c'est l'occasion pour le monde commercial de s'impliquer. Alors que l'ère de la navette se termine, une autre fenêtre d'opportunité s'ouvre.

Je pensais que toute chance que j'avais de voyages dans l'espace serait militaire ou contrôlée par le gouvernement.

J'ai vu SS2 évoluer au fil des ans vers un véhicule incroyable qui va ouvrir de l'espace à plus de personnes que jamais.

J'étais un astronaute frustré toute ma vie. J'ai grandi à un moment où l'espace ne semblait pas n'avoir pas de frontières, et beaucoup d'entre nous présumaient que les humains vivraient sur la lune et atterrissent sur Mars.

J'ai eu la chance d'avoir piloté des avions très intéressants dans le passé, mais SpaceShiptwo est de loin le plus excitant de tous.

Je ne vais pas prétendre que piloter un vaisseau spatial sera aussi sûr que de se rendre dans un 747 avec quatre moteurs pour un vol à travers l'Atlantique.

Quand j'avais 12 ans, j'ai vu les débarquements d'Apollo Moon, et je pensais que c'était vraiment fantastique et excitant et j'ai pensé: "C'est ce que je veux faire."

J'ai toujours grisé après être allé dans l'espace et à marcher sur la lune et Mars. Je voulais être astronaute, et s'il y avait eu un programme de vol spatial habité au Royaume-Uni, j'aurais frappé à la porte.

Je dirais que si vous avez des ambitions, n'attendez pas seulement. Sortez et rendez-vous aussi bien qualifié que possible afin que vous puissiez saisir cette rare opportunité lorsqu'elle se présente.

Dès mon plus jeune âge, je voulais piloter des avions.

Dans tous les avions que vous volez, vous pensez toujours à ce qui peut mal tourner et vous le planifiez à l'avance. Vous avez toujours des plans de sauvegarde.

J'ai hâte de monter là-haut et de découvrir les voyages dans l'espace pour la première fois. Ce sera un rêve devenu réalité.

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