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Sleep: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By Russell G. Foster, Steven W. Lockley. 2012
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Science and technology, Medicine
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Two neuroscientists survey the modern-day science of sleep. They define sleep; explain why we need it, how much is optimal,…
and what happens when we don't get enough; look at major sleep disorders; and consider the impact of our modern twenty-four-hour society on our sleep and its patterns. 2012
Spirituality: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By Philip Sheldrake. 2012
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Religion, Spirituality
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Scholar and writer looks at the historical foundations of spirituality in the major world religions. Explores the concept of spiritual…
experience and considers its meaning, transformative power, and the impact it has on society. Contrasts spirituality and religion and considers spirituality in philosophy, anthropology, and psychology. 2012
Theology: a very short introduction (Very Short Introductions)
By David Ford. 2013
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Religion, Christianity
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Professor of divinity surveys the central questions of theology, addressing believers and nonbelievers alike. Considers the principles underlying religious belief,…
such as the centrality of salvation to most major religions; the concept of God in ancient, modern, and postmodern contexts; and the issue of sin and evil. 2013
Sikhism: a very short introduction (Very short introductions)
By Eleanor Nesbitt. 2005
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Religion
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The Sikh religion has a following of over 20 million people worldwide and is one of the largest religions in…
the world. This book introduces newcomers to the meaning of Sikhism, its practices, rituals, and festivals. 2005.