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Pathways of Chance is the story of the life of physicist and writer F. David Peat - growing up in war-time Liverpool, the birth of the Beatles, research in Canada, meeting exceptional people including David Bohm, Bertrand Russell and Michael Tippett, sitting in a Tepi with Blackfoot elders, talking to artists and settling in a medieval Italian village. Each chapter of this story is interspersed with Peats reflections on science, philosophy and society including how language shapes the ways we see the world; the elusive nature of quantum reality; Jung and synchronicity; film and art; ethics and gentle action."David Peat possesses one of the most incisive, expansive minds I've ever known. His work has inspired a generation. His autobiographical Pathways of Chance is a fascinating roadmap of 20th-century learning and a beacon to the future. No one perceives connections or explains them with greater clarity than Peat. This book is a moveable feast." Larry Dossey, MD, Author Author: Reinventing Medicine, The Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things and Healing Powers.'Here we have that rare and wonderful thing: a scientist who can truly write. Peat's autobiography is a daring fusion of the memoir and the cutting-edge essay. It makes a rich and readable introduction, not only to Peat's own extraordinary life and his web of 20th-century connections, but also to some of the most tantalizing ideas and figures of the period, across both science and art. It is, at times, provocative; at other times, poignantly human. Throughout, it is erudite and, above all, keenly concerned about how we, as a species and a planet, move forward in the 21st-century. Peat's words are subtle catalysts, sparking in us our own potential for transformation at all levels of life. Pathways of Chance is a fascinating book, and an important one. Read it now.' Alison McLeod, author of the novel The Wave Theory of Angels Yes, physicists are strange beings and usually we fail to see just what makes them tick or we can't imagine how anyone in their right mind would ever become one. David Peat's new book provides an informative and honest from-the-heart answer. This autobiographical look behind the scenes will inform and engage you as you follow along Dr. Peat's journey through time and meet all of the characters he found so interesting.Fred Alan Wolf, Ph.D.Author of "The Yoga of Time Travel" David Peat has one of the liveliest, most wide-ranging, depth-probing minds I've ever encountered. Peat's thoughts on physics, philosophy and the arts, put forward in a genial, gracious writing style read like a can't-put-down mystery novel. "Pathways of Chance" will surely appeal to all who are interested in any of these subjects as well as those who like reading about his and other famous people's fascinating lives. Joseph Eger, Conductor, Symphony for United Nations and author of Einsteins Violin: A Conductor's Notes on Music, Physics and Social Change Pathways of Chance is the story of the life of physicist and writer F. David Peat - growing up in war-time Liverpool, the birth of the Beatles, research in Canada, meeting exceptional people including David Bohm, Bertrand Russell and Michael Tippett, sitting in a Tepi with Blackfoot elders, talking to artists and settling in a medieval Italian village. Each chapter of this story is interspersed with Peats reflections on science, philosophy and society including how language shapes the ways we see the world; the elusive nature of quantum reality; Jung and synchronicity; film and art; ethics and gentle action."David Peat possesses one of the most incisive, expansive minds I've ever known. His work has inspired a generation. His autobiographical Pathways of Chance is a fascinating roadmap of 20th-century learning and a beacon to the future. No one perceives connections or explains them with greater clarity than Peat. This book is a moveable feast." Larry Dossey, MD, Author Author: Reinventing Medicine, The Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things and Healing Powers.'Here we have that rare and wonderful thing: a scientist who can truly write. Peat's autobiography is a daring fusion of the memoir and the cutting-edge essay. It makes a rich and readable introduction, not only to Peat's own extraordinary life and his web of 20th-century connections, but also to some of the most tantalizing ideas and figures of the period, across both science and art. It is, at times, provocative; at other times, poignantly human. Throughout, it is erudite and, above all, keenly concerned about how we, as a species and a planet, move forward in the 21st-century. Peat's words are subtle catalysts, sparking in us our own potential for transformation at all levels of life. Pathways of Chance is a fascinating book, and an important one. Read it now.' Alison McLeod, author of the novel The Wave Theory of Angels Yes, physicists are strange beings and usually we fail to see just what makes them tick or we can't imagine how anyone in their right mind would ever become one. David Peat's new book provides an informative and honest from-the-heart answer. This autobiographical look behind the scenes will inform and engage you as you follow along Dr. Peat's journey through time and meet all of the characters he found so interesting.Fred Alan Wolf, Ph.D.Author of "The Yoga of Time Travel" David Peat has one of the liveliest, most wide-ranging, depth-probing minds I've ever encountered. Peat's thoughts on physics, philosophy and the arts, put forward in a genial, gracious writing style read like a can't-put-down mystery novel. "Pathways of Chance" will surely appeal to all who are interested in any of these subjects as well as those who like reading about his and other famous people's fascinating lives. Joseph Eger, Conductor, Symphony for United Nations and author of Einsteins Violin: A Conductor's Notes on Music, Physics and Social Change Pathways of Chance is the story of the life of physicist and writer F. David Peat - growing up in war-time Liverpool, the birth of the Beatles, research in Canada, meeting exceptional people including David Bohm, Bertrand Russell and Michael Tippett, sitting in a Tepi with Blackfoot elders, talking to artists and settling in a medieval Italian village. Each chapter of this story is interspersed with Peats reflections on science, philosophy and society including how language shapes the ways we see the world; the elusive nature of quantum reality; Jung and synchronicity; film and art; ethics and gentle action."David Peat possesses one of the most incisive, expansive minds I've ever known. His work has inspired a generation. His autobiographical Pathways of Chance is a fascinating roadmap of 20th-century learning and a beacon to the future. No one perceives connections or explains them with greater clarity than Peat. This book is a moveable feast." Larry Dossey, MD, Author Author: Reinventing Medicine, The Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things and Healing Powers.'Here we have that rare and wonderful thing: a scientist who can truly write. Peat's autobiography is a daring fusion of the memoir and the cutting-edge essay. It makes a rich and readable introduction, not only to Peat's own extraordinary life and his web of 20th-century connections, but also to some of the most tantalizing ideas and figures of the period, across both science and art. It is, at times, provocative; at other times, poignantly human. Throughout, it is erudite and, above all, keenly concerned about how we, as a species and a planet, move forward in the 21st-century. Peat's words are subtle catalysts, sparking in us our own potential for transformation at all levels of life. Pathways of Chance is a fascinating book, and an important one. Read it now.' Alison McLeod, author of the novel The Wave Theory of Angels Yes, physicists are strange beings and usually we fail to see just what makes them tick or we can't imagine how anyone in their right mind would ever become one. David Peat's new book provides an informative and honest from-the-heart answer. This autobiographical look behind the scenes will inform and engage you as you follow along Dr. Peat's journey through time and meet all of the characters he found so interesting.Fred Alan Wolf, Ph.D.Author of "The Yoga of Time Travel" David Peat has one of the liveliest, most wide-ranging, depth-probing minds I've ever encountered. Peat's thoughts on physics, philosophy and the arts, put forward in a genial, gracious writing style read like a can't-put-down mystery novel. "Pathways of Chance" will surely appeal to all who are interested in any of these subjects as well as those who like reading about his and other famous people's fascinating lives. Joseph Eger, Conductor, Symphony for United Nations and author of Einsteins Violin: A Conductor's Notes on Music, Physics and Social Change Pathways of Chance is the story of the life of physicist and writer F. David Peat - growing up in war-time Liverpool, the birth of the Beatles, research in Canada, meeting exceptional people including David Bohm, Bertrand Russell and Michael Tippett, sitting in a Tepi with Blackfoot elders, talking to artists and settling in a medieval Italian village. Each chapter of this story is interspersed with Peats reflections on science, philosophy and society including how language shapes the ways we see the world; the elusive nature of quantum reality; Jung and synchronicity; film and art; ethics and gentle action."David Peat possesses one of the most incisive, expansive minds I've ever known. His work has inspired a generation. His autobiographical Pathways of Chance is a fascinating roadmap of 20th-century learning and a beacon to the future. No one perceives connections or explains them with greater clarity than Peat. This book is a moveable feast." Larry Dossey, MD, Author Author: Reinventing Medicine, The Extraordinary Healing Power of Ordinary Things and Heal0976706415\Niagara Falls is an ever-changing destination of fun, romance, and natural beauty. The falls have served as a power source for electrical experiments, the nemesis of daredevils, inspiration for countless writers and artists, and of course, a vacation destination for millions of families, friends and lovers from all over the world. Today, the lure of the falls is greater than ever. Visitors can venture to its restless base on a legendary boat ride, explore haunted houses and wax museums on Clifton Hill, or dine by candlelight at a romantic resort. Niagara has it all, plus great shopping, golfing, winery tours, casinos, amusement parks, and much more. 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