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Cox delivers an intriguing life story that depicts Eastern spiritual practice as a tonic to Western culture He also arrestingly describes his own spiritual experiences on the path to enlightenment Kirkus Reviews
Through it all, tennis plays an important role physically and spiritually, and lovers of that sport will grasp both the reality and the metaphor through the authors accountshe also provides welcome splashes of humor Self-Publishing Review
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A voice called my name. It took me three or four times to realize someone or something was calling out to me. I finally realized someone was calling to get my attention and asked, "Are you talking to me?" He responded and began speaking to me; I could not believe it.
"Can I ask a question?" He was waiting for me to ask, He said. Now I am in complete shock. I have now realized I died and now talking with God or Jesus Christ.
I was then given three...
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In Wonders of Life: Exploring the Most Extraordinary Force in the Universe, the definitive companion to the Discovery Science Channel series, Professor Brian Cox takes us on an incredible journey to discover the most complex, diverse, and unique force in the universe: life itself.
Through his voyage of discovery, international bestselling author Brian Cox explains how the astonishing inventiveness of nature came about and uncovers the milestones...
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By the star physicist and author of multiple #1 Sunday Times bestsellers, a major and definitive narrative work on black holes and how they can help us understand the universe.
Of all the many scientific marvels occurring in our universe, perhaps none have been more, consistently intriguing and mysterious than black holes. What are they, exactly? How do they form? And, what can they tell us about the nature and future of our universe?
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Experience our universe as you've never seen it before 13.7 billion years old. 93 billion light-years across. It contains over 100 billion galaxies, each containing hundreds of billions of stars. This infinite, vast and complex Universe has been the subject of human fascination and scientific exploration for thousands of years. The wonders of the Universe might seem alien to us and impossible to understand, but away from the telescopes, the labs and...
10) Pacific Warriors
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Pacific Warriors is a unique, humorous and personal insight into two very contrasting worlds, all united in their passion for one sport.
12) The Carer
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Diagnosed with a rare form of Parkinson's Disease, ailing theatrical legend Sir Michael Gifford (Brian Cox) is terminally ill. He's also foul-mouthed, irascible, and highly resistant to the concept of allowing a full time care giver into his home. Out of sheer necessity but hardly convicted at the notion herself, Sir Michael's daughter Sophia (Emilia Fox) reluctantly brings in a candidate to interview for the job. Into this fraught household comes...
13) Red
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A reclusive man's best friend and inspiration for living is his 14-year-old dog named Red. When three troublesome teens kill the dog for no good reason, the grieving man sets out for justice and redemption by whatever means are available to him.
14) Hidden Agenda
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A member of a panel investigating British atrocities in Northern Ireland is caught up in the cover-up of the death of her boyfriend at the hands of British soldiers.
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Brian Cox (Golden Globe Winner for HBO's Succession) is Rory MacNeil, a rugged old Scotsman who reluctantly leaves his beloved isolated Hebridean island for San Francisco to seek medical treatment. Moving in with his estranged son, Rory's life will be unexpectedly transformed through a newly found love for his baby grandson.
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Featuring previously unseen footage, de-classified documents, and revealing interviews with Kissinger supporters (Alexander Haig, Brent Scowcroft, and William Safire) as well as his detractors (Seymour Hersh, William Shawcross, and Christopher Hitchens), The Trials of Henry Kissinger explores how a young boy who fled Nazi Germany grew up to become one of the most powerful and controversial figures in U.S. history.
18) All at Sea
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When retired sailor Wally's best friend Skipper dies, he vows to bury his comrade at sea. Wally enlists fellow retirement home residents to join him on a madcap adventure to carry out the burial before anyone can put an end to his scheme.
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In one of the most exciting and accessible explanations of The Theory of Relativity in recent years, Professors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw go on a journey to the frontier of 21st century science to consider the real meaning behind the iconic sequence of symbols that make up Einstein's most famous equation, exploring the principles of physics through everyday life.
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By the star physicist and author of multiple #1 Sunday Times bestsellers, a major and definitive narrative work on black holes and how they can help us understand the universe.
Of all the many scientific marvels occurring in our universe, perhaps none have been more consistently intriguing and mysterious than black holes. What are they, exactly? How do they form? And, what can they tell us about the nature and future of our universe?
Renowned physicist...