The Hum of the World is an invitation to contemplate what would happen if we heard the world as attentively as we see it. Balancing big ideas, playful wit and lyrical prose, this imaginative volume identifies the role of sound in Western experience as the primary medium in which the presence and persistence of life acquires tangible form. The positive experience of aliveness is not merely in accord with sound, but inaccessible, even inconceivable, without it. Lawrence Kramer’s poetic book roves freely over music, media, language, philosophy, and science from the ancient world to the present, along the way revealing how life is apprehended through sounds ranging from pandemonium to the faint background hum of the world. This warm meditation on auditory culture uncovers the knowledge and pleasure waiting when we learn that the world is alive with sound.

Few people think for themselves anymore. Bombarded 24/7 by radio, television, internet, cellular microwaves, satellite signals and low frequency electromagnetic radiation, society is inundated with electronic visual, auditory and subliminal messaging. What effect does this have on our mental well being? Is there a deliberate sinister conspiracy at work to take over our thoughts and control our decisions? 'The Hum' by Ralph Anderson explores the factual mysterious hum that has plagued the world for over fifty years. Heard by only an estimated two percent of the population, from Largs, Scotland to Bristol England to Kokomo, Indiana to Taos, New Mexico, The Hum has caused insomnia, anxiety and suicide for those unfortunate who hear it. Why do only some people hear this ultra low frequency hum? Is it real or is it just tinnitus? That is a question that has baffled investigators, scientists and doctors for decades. Is there a correlation between The Hum and acts of violence? Amazingly, not only has no one ever been able to find a source for The Hum, no one has ever been able to record it. Explore one probable source of The Hum as Ralph Anderson connects the dots between actual world events in his speculative, thought provoking book.

Would You Recognize an Angel if You Saw One? The majority of earth’s inhabitants believe in Angels. Yet so few of us can claim to have seen one. Why? Perhaps it’s because in order to encounter one, we first have to learn what to look for and how to look! We live in a world where the natural and supernatural overlap. Angels are constantly on mission from God and constantly at work in this world. From the Garden of Eden to the Book of Revelation, Scripture is filled with hundreds of references to these wondrous creatures. In this creative work, Scot McKnight explores what the Bible says – and doesn’t say – about these majestic beings. And that’s deeply important because angels are still on mission today. They express God’s love, confirm His presence, and even lead humans in redemptive worship. Don’t just believe in angels. Learn how to recognize these messengers of God that are all around us and know how God might be using them to affect our lives. Most People Believe in Angels. It’s What we Believe About them that Matters. Believing in angels is one thing. But how can we know what angels are really like – especially when our preconceived notions have been mostly shape by sensationalized misinterpretations of these wondrous beings? To help sort things out, Scot McKnight untangles fact from fiction on topics such as: * Do loved ones become angels when they die? * Can we hear from angels? * Is there a hierarchy of angels? * Do we have a specific guardian angel? * Should we be scared of angels? * Are cherubs and seraphs different creatures than angels? * Do angels have wings? * Are angels worship leaders? The Hum of Angels illuminates what the Bible says about these heavenly beings; and it helps you to understand the deepest truths about one of God’s most magnificent and yet misunderstood creations.

Your gifts connect you to a world of giving Americans are generous with their pocketbooks, but trying to make a difference and actually making a difference are two different things. Where Am I Giving? by New York Times bestselling author Kelsey Timmerman takes you on a journey to meet people who will inspire you to live a purpose-filled, generous life and make the greatest impact you can through your career, time, consumer dollars, and donations. Starting in his hometown of Muncie, Indiana, and then traveling all over the world (Myanmar, Kenya, India, Nepal, and more), Kelsey explores not only different ways of giving—as a worker, consumer, volunteer, giver, local and global citizen—but also the benefits and effectiveness of these methods. He spends time with monks, students, a refugee, a Marine, a former Hollywood executive, Peace Corps Volunteers, and seasoned aid workers to explore how they give, as well as with the people on the receiving end of their giving. Along the way he struggles to be a more informed giver as he becomes a "voluntourist,” starts his own local non-profit, and searches for a balance between rationality and passion in how he gives. This book will help you: Reveal the amazing opportunities you have to make an impact using your own gifts—and it doesn't have to be money Understand the sociology, philosophy, anthropology, and neuroscience of giving See how giving can make you more connected and happier Examine types of giving, including microlending, volunteering, donating, ethical consumption, mission trips, voluntourism, child sponsorship, etc. Dive into a nuanced view of effectiveness of international aid and its intersection with development, politics, and culture Where Am I Giving? is a fast-paced narrative combining compelling stories collected over 15 years of travel to 90+ countries, mixed with practical advice on how to make giving a part of our everyday lives.

In the lush and bountiful valley of Evergreen, the kingdom blossomed as beautiful and peaceful as ever. Until one day the evil Vorvain destroyed the royal family in his quest for absolute power. The beloved King Tyfear was still alive, but his Queen Roselyn was imprisoned and their firstborn was sent to die. Tyfear had no choice but to sell his soul to the devil, becoming a powerful wizard to avenge his family. After Tyfear kills Vorvain and his knights, the devil has other plans to ruin what God intended for this peaceful kingdom. In the exciting new fantasy adventure The Medallion of Mose Hum, it is up to Mose Hum and the men of Hum to use a medallion of glory to catapult the devil back to hell. Will their valiant fight make it possible to recondition the Earth to an everlasting wonderful world? About the Author: Peter Reda grew up in Toronto and now lives near Los Angeles. A long-distance truck driver, he says, Driving the freeways and different kinds of roads such as farm areas and wilderness, I was inspired by the rivers, creeks and forest ambiance that created a perfect setting to get this book started.It took me about five years to compile such a wonderful story that involves how people believe in the power of God. Publisher's website: http: //SBPRA.com/PeterRed

In the face of adversity, political differences pale; past hurts dissolve and the divergent paths of two elderly people re-converge. They discover that it's never too late to pull their own lives together and, with the help of modern technology, to rekindle their youthful passion. ""The Hum of the Machine"" takes place in a dystopian future where climate change and human mismanagement have resulted in great scarcity. Water vouchers are traded like currency. Social groups with different technologies have evolved differently, in isolated geographies. Our couple navigates the natural and man-made challenges of this world together, without pretense, yet never losing their respective ideologies. Theirs is a story of love, courage, and the raw honesty that often comes with having lived a full life.

In Dancing the Deep Hum, Connie Pwll examines the sometimes delightful and sometimes painful lessons she has learned in her sixty-five years of life, and humbly presents some ideas about how to live life joyfully. Weaving in and out between the personal and the public, the individual and the whole - the universe, the infinite, and the here and now, she searches for the definition of that unnamable something that hums, uses her own experiences and other people's stories found in books, film and the media, to suggest a set of principles for living that just might bring us personal happiness while moving us toward a solution to the world's ecological and social justice problems.

Global Clinical Trials for Alzheimer's Disease is a handy one-stop reference for researchers and physicians planning and conducting global clinical trials in this area. This book addresses important considerations that may arise during the successful design and execution of these trials, including site selection, local regulatory issues, pharmacogenomics, ethical matters and much more. Given the saturation of traditional clinical trial markets and the worldwide progression of Alzheimer's disease, there is a need to focus on clinical trials in emerging markets and developing countries. This book provides you with a practical approach to recognizing the opportunities and tackling the challenges that are present during the planning and execution of global clinical trials for Alzheimer's disease. - Written by leading experts with hands-on experience in designing and running global Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases clinical trials - A step-by-step guide that provides critical information on the design, conduct and standardization necessary to effectively execute clinical trials and accelerate drug development in this area - Includes practical examples, ethical considerations, lessons learned and other valuable tools to aid the planning and implementation of Alzheimer's disease global clinical trials in emerging markets and developing countries