Bastin, Ted, and C W Kilmister, Combinatorial Physics, World Scientific 1995 About this book (World Scientific) 'The authors aim to reinstate a spirit of philosophical enquiry in physics. They abandon the intuitive continuum concepts and build up constructively a combinatorial mathematics of process. This radical change alone makes it possible to calculate the coupling constants of the fundamental fields which — via high energy scattering — are the bridge from the combinatorial world into dynamics. The untenable distinction between what is ‘observed’, or measured, and what is not, upon which current quantum theory is based, is not needed. If we are to speak of mind, this has to be present — albeit in primitive form — at the most basic level, and not to be dragged in at one arbitrary point to avoid the difficulties about quantum observation. There is a growing literature on information-theoretic models for physics, but hitherto the two disciplines have gone in parallel. In this book they interact vitally.' 
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Cantor, Georg, Contributions to the Founding of the Theory of Transfinite Numbers (Translated, with Introduction and Notes by Philip E B Jourdain), Dover 1895, 1897, 1955 Jacket: 'One of the greatest mathematical classics of all time, this work established a new field of mathematics which was to be of incalculable importance in topology, number theory, analysis, theory of functions, etc, as well as the entire field of modern logic.' 
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Christie, Agatha, Lord Edgeware Dies: A Hercule Poirot Mystery, William Morrow Paperbacks 2011 From the Back Cover 'When Lord Edgware is found murdered thepolice are baffled. His estranged actress wife wasseen visiting him just before his death andHercule Poirot himself heard her brag of herplan to “get rid” of him. But how could she have stabbed Lord Edgware in his library at exactly the same time she was seen dining with friends? It’s a case that almost proves to be too much for the great Poirot.' 
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Huxley, Aldous, Brave New World, Harper Perennial Modern Classics 2006 'Amazon.com Review '"Community, Identity, Stability" is the motto of Aldous Huxley's utopian World State. Here everyone consumes daily grams of soma, to fight depression, babies are born in laboratories, and the most popular form of entertainment is a "Feelie," a movie that stimulates the senses of sight, hearing, and touch. Though there is no violence and everyone is provided for, Bernard Marx feels something is missing and senses his relationship with a young women has the potential to be much more than the confines of their existence allow. Huxley foreshadowed many of the practices and gadgets we take for granted today--let's hope the sterility and absence of individuality he predicted aren't yet to come.' 
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Morrow, Ann, Highness: The Maharajahs of India, Grafton Books 1986 Jacket: Once there 565 Princes who ruled one third of India. . . . Maharajahs conjures up their vanished world where the women were guarded by eunuchs and the influence of the English nanny was even more prized than the Rolls Royce. Based on extensive travels in India, encounters with surviving Princes and interviews with courtly retainers, this penetrating but affectionate study will delight all those with an interest in Indian culture.' 
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Noyes, H. Pierre, and J. C. Van Den Berg, Bit-String Physics: , World Scientific 2001 'We could be on the threshold of a scientific revolution. Quantum mechanics is based on unique, finite, and discrete events. General relativity assumes a continuous, curved space-time. Reconciling the two remains the most fundamental unsolved scientific problem left over from the last century. The papers of H Pierre Noyes collected in this volume reflect one attempt to achieve that unification by replacing the continuum with the bit-string events of computer science. Three principles are used: physics can determine whether two quantities are the same or different; measurement can tell something from nothing; this structure (modeled by binary addition and multiplication) can leave a historical record consisting of a growing universe of bit-strings. This book is specifically addressed to those interested in the foundations of particle physics, relativity, quantum mechanics, physical cosmology and the philosophy of science 
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Popper, Karl Raimund, The Logic of Scientific Discovery, 1992 Jacket: 'A striking picture of the logical character of scientific discovery is presented here ... Science is presented as ... the attempt to find a coherent theory of the world composed of bold conjectures and disciplines by penetrating criticism.' 
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Yandell, Benjamin H., The Honours Class: Hilbert's Problems and their Solvers, A K Peters/CRC Press 2002 Book description: 'This eminently readable book focuses on the people of mathematics and draws the reader into their fascinating world. In a monumental address, given to the International Congress of Mathematicians in Paris in 1900, David Hilbert, perhaps the most respected mathematician of his time, developed a blueprint for mathematical research in the new century. Jokingly called a natural introduction to thesis writing with examples, this collection of problems has indeed become a guiding inspiration to many mathematicians, and those who succeeded in solving or advancing their solutions form an Honors Class among research mathematicians of this century. In a remarkable labor of love and with the support of many of the major players in the field, Ben Yandell has written a fascinating account of the achievements of this Honors Class, covering mathematical substance and biographical aspects.' 
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Zee, Anthony, Quantum Field Theory in a Nutshell, Princeton University Press 2003 Amazon book description: 'An esteemed researcher and acclaimed popular author takes up the challenge of providing a clear, relatively brief, and fully up-to-date introduction to one of the most vital but notoriously difficult subjects in theoretical physics. A quantum field theory text for the twenty-first century, this book makes the essential tool of modern theoretical physics available to any student who has completed a course on quantum mechanics and is eager to go on. Quantum field theory was invented to deal simultaneously with special relativity and quantum mechanics, the two greatest discoveries of early twentieth-century physics, but it has become increasingly important to many areas of physics. These days, physicists turn to quantum field theory to describe a multitude of phenomena. Stressing critical ideas and insights, Zee uses numerous examples to lead students to a true conceptual understanding of quantum field theory--what it means and what it can do. He covers an unusually diverse range of topics, including various contemporary developments,while guiding readers through thoughtfully designed problems. In contrast to previous texts, Zee incorporates gravity from the outset and discusses the innovative use of quantum field theory in modern condensed matter theory. Without a solid understanding of quantum field theory, no student can claim to have mastered contemporary theoretical physics. Offering a remarkably accessible conceptual introduction, this text will be widely welcomed and used.  
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All Is True - Wikipedia, All Is True - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, ' All Is True is a 2018 British film directed by Kenneth Branagh, written by Ben Elton. It stars Branagh as William Shakespeare and takes its title from an alternative name for his play Henry VIII.' back

Andrew Buncombe, AOC asks pharma CEO why $2,000 HIV drug costs just $8 in Australia: 'People are dying for no reason', ' New York congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had a simple question for the head of a major drug company: why should a $2,000 HIV treatment be available for just $8 in Australia? “You’re the CEO of Gilead. Is it true that Gilead made $3bn in profits from Truvada in 2018,” Ms Ocasio-Cortez asked Daniel O’Day, the CEO of California-based Gilead Sciences, during a hearing of the House committee on oversight and reform.' back

Astrid Lindgren - Wikipedia, Astrid Lindgren - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, ' Upon finishing school, Lindgren took a job with a local newspaper in Vimmerby. She had a relationship with the chief editor, who was married and a father, and who eventually proposed marriage in 1926 after she became pregnant. She declined and moved to the capital city of Stockholm, learning to become a typist and stenographer (she would later write most of her drafts in stenography). In due time, she gave birth to her son, Lars, in Copenhagen and left him in the care of a foster family.' back

Becoming Astrid - Wikipedia, Becoming Astrid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, ' Becoming Astrid (Swedish: Unga Astrid, Danish: Unge Astrid) is a Swedish-Danish 2018 biographical drama film about the early life of Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. The film is directed by Pernille Fischer Christensen, from a screenplay written by Christensen and Kim Fupz Aakeson, and stars Alba August, Maria Bonnevie, Magnus Krepper, Trine Dyrholm, Henrik Rafaelsen, Björn Gustafsson, and Maria Fahl Vikander.' back

Chantal Da Silva, Trump's war on science: could the Canadian experience offer a blueprint on how to fight back?, '“It was ridiculous, what we encountered. Things like Canadian scientists not being able to talk about research on, say, the extent of Arctic ice. Surely the Canadian people would want to know how much ice is left in the Arctic.” Findlay says. “Research was being done on the public’s dime and they had no access to it.” ' back

Chris Buckley and Keith Bradsher, How Xi's Last-Minutr Switvh on U.S.-Chins Trade Deal Upended It, ' BEIJING — China’s leader, Xi Jinping, seemed confident three weeks ago that a yearlong trade war with the United States could soon subside, handing him a potent political victory. . . . But just a week after that speech, Chinese negotiators sent the Americans a substantially rewritten draft agreement, prompting President Trump to accuse Beijing of reneging on terms that had been settled. That has left hopes for a historic breakthrough in tatters.' back

Dominican Order, Australian Province, List of Anniversaries of Deceased Friars, back

dynamis (δύναμις) - Wiktionary, dynamis (δύναμις) - Wiktionary, the free distionary, ' power, might, strength, ability, skill, power, authority, influence back

Galileo affair - Wikipedia, Galileo affair - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, 'The Galileo affair was a sequence of events, beginning around 1610, during which Galileo Galilei came into conflict with both the Catholic Church, for his support of Copernican astronomy, and secular philosophers, for his criticism of Aristotelianism.' back

Gregory Jaczko, I oversaw the U.S. nuclear power industry. Now I think it should be banned, ' Nuclear accounts for about 19 percent of U.S. electricity production and most of our carbon-free electricity. Could reactors be phased out here without increasing carbon emissions? If it were completely up to the free market, the answer would be yes, because nuclear is more expensive than almost any other source of electricity today. Renewables such as solar, wind and hydroelectric power generate electricity for less than the nuclear plants under construction in Georgia, and in most places, they produce cheaper electricity than existing nuclear plants that have paid off all their construction costs.' back

Hamid Dabashi, Trump's desperate search for a 'Reichstag Fire', '"Donald Trump needs a war," Bradley Burston correctly diagnoses and further adds, "But not just any war. He needs just the right global non-Christian, all-powerful, all-frightening, non-white, non-negotiable enemy. He needs a Holy War." The only "Holy War" Trump can wage is of course against Muslims. Standing next to him is one Steve Bannon, an obsessed crusader you have to go back all the way to characters such as Raynald of Chatillon or Guy of Lusignan of the Crusaders period to find the likes of him: vicious, malignant, hatred of Muslims and Jews definitive to who and what he is.' back

Institute for the Works of Religion - Wikipedia, Institute for the Works of Religion - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, 'The Institute for the Works of Religion . . . , commonly known as the Vatican Bank, is a privately held institute located inside Vatican City and run by an advisory board who reports directly to a committee of cardinals and the Pope (or the Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church during a Sede Vacante).

Founded by Pope Pius XII in June 1942, its assets are not considered property of the Holy See, nor it is overseen by the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See,[ and it is listed in the Annuario Pontificio not under "Holy See" or "Vatican City State", but after the pages on religious institutes,[3] and cultural institutes, and placed with charitable foundations.' back

Lynas Corporation, Home, 'Lynas Corporation Ltd is an ASX 100 listed company, with the strategy to create a reliable, fully integrated source of Rare Earths from mine through to market, and to become the benchmark for the security of supply and environmental standards in the global Rare Earths industry.' back

Matthew 18:7 Douay-Rheims, , 'Woe to the world because of scandals. For it must needs be that scandals come: but nevertheless woe to that man by whom the scandal cometh.' back

NSW Trade and Investment, Responsible Service of Alcohol, 'Why is RSA training necessary? The NSW liquor laws mandate responsible service of alcohol training for the liquor industry. These requirements reflect the importance of ensuring licensees and staff understand their obligations in serving liquor responsibly and the types of strategies that can be implemented to add value to a venue’s operations.' back

Nyquist-Shannon sampling theorem - Wikipedia, Nyquist-Shannon sampling theorem - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, 'In the field of digital signal processing, the sampling theorem is a fundamental bridge between continuous-time signals (often called "analog signals") and discrete-time signals (often called "digital signals"). It establishes a sufficient condition for a sample rate that permits a discrete sequence of samples to capture all the information from a continuous-time signal of finite bandwidth.' back

Orestia - Wikipedia, Orestia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, ' The Oresteia (Ancient Greek: Ὀρέστεια) is a trilogy of Greek tragedies written by Aeschylus in the 5th century BC, concerning the murder of Agamemnon by Clytemnestra, the murder of Clytemnestra by Orestes, the trial of Orestes, the end of the curse on the House of Atreus and pacification of the Erinyes. The trilogy—consisting of Agamemnon (Ἀγαμέμνων), The Libation Bearers (Χοηφóρoι), and The Eumenides (Εὐμενίδες)—also shows how the Greek gods interacted with the characters and influenced their decisions pertaining to events and disputes.' back

pathos (πάθος ) - Wiktionary, pathos (πάθος ) - Wiktionary, the free dictionary, ' pain, suffering, death, misfortune, calamity, disaster, misery, any strong feeling, passion, emotion, condition, state, incident back

Paul VI, Encyclical Letter Humanae Vitae on the Regulation of Birth, '14. Therefore We base Our words on the first principles of a human and Christian doctrine of marriage when We are obliged once more to declare that the direct interruption of the generative process already begun and, above all, all direct abortion, even for therapeutic reasons, are to be absolutely excluded as lawful means of regulating the number of children. Equally to be condemned, as the magisterium of the Church has affirmed on many occasions, is direct sterilization, whether of the man or of the woman, whether permanent or temporary. Similarly excluded is any action which either before, at the moment of, or after sexual intercourse, is specifically intended to prevent procreation—whether as an end or as a means.' back

Sally Young, The secret history of News Corp: a media empire built on spreading propaganda, ' As I explain in my book Paper Emperors: The Rise of Australia’s Newspaper Empires, News Corp began its corporate life in 1922 as News Limited. It was a company that was secretly established by a mining company owned by the most powerful industrialists of the day, and it was created for the express purpose of disseminating “propaganda”.' back

Stephen Koukoulas, Why are Bill Shorten and Labor scared to run on the economy?, 'All polls on the question of “Who is the better economic manager?” have the Coalition ahead of Labor by about 20 points. The facts on economic growth and job creation since the Whitlam government in 1972 shows Labor to have the edge over the Coalition in terms of GDP and jobs growth when in office. The perception that the Coalition is a better manager of the economy has been largely unchallenged by Labor despite the facts.' back

Stephen Thornton, Karl Popper (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy), First published Thu Nov 13, 1997; substantive revision Tue Feb 5, 2013 ' Karl Popper is generally regarded as one of the greatest philosophers of science of the 20th century. He was also a social and political philosopher of considerable stature, a self-professed critical-rationalist, a dedicated opponent of all forms of scepticism, conventionalism, and relativism in science and in human affairs generally and a committed advocate and staunch defender of the ‘Open Society’.' back

Timothy Koeth and Miriam Hiebert, Tracking the journey of a uranium cube, ' In the summer of 2013, a cube of uranium two inches on a side and weighing about five pounds found its way to us at the University of Maryland. If the sudden appearance of the unusual metal cube wasn’t intriguing enough, it came with a note that read, “Taken from the reactor that Hitler tried to build. Gift of Ninninger.” ' back

Variety (cybernetics) - Wikipedia, Variety (cybernetics) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, 'The Law of Requisite Variety: If a system is to be stable the number of states of its control mechanism must be greater than or equal to the number of states in the system being controlled.' back

W Ross Ashby, Ashby's book "Introduction to Cybernetics", 'W. Ross Ashby (1956): An Introduction to Cybernetics, (Chapman & Hall, London): now available electronically. Principia Cybernetica has selected Ashby's "Introduction to Cybernetics" as a classic book that deserved to be published again electronically. The original version has been out of print for many years. back

Warwick Smith, Mineral wealth, Clive Palmr, and the corruption of Australian politics, ' Clive Palmer is reportedly spending A$70 million of his own money on his party’s campaign. How is it possible for one individual to command so much wealth and where did it come from? The sad and strange reality is that Australian governments gave him most of it by letting him dig up and sell natural resources that, by rights, belong to us not him.' back