Bøker av Robert Wright

From one of America's most brilliant writers, a New York Times bestselling journey through psychology, philosophy, and lots of meditation to show how Buddhism holds the key to moral clarity and enduring happiness.At the heart of Buddhism is a simple claim: The reason we sufferand the reason we make other people sufferis that we don't see the world clearly. At the heart of Buddhist meditative practice is a radical promise: We can learn to see the world, including ourselves, more clearly and so gain a deep and morally valid happiness. In this ';sublime' (The New Yorker), pathbreaking book, Robert Wright shows how taking this promise seriously can change your lifehow it can loosen the grip of anxiety, regret, and hatred, and how it can deepen your appreciation of beauty and of other people. He also shows why this transformation works, drawing on the latest in neuroscience and psychology, and armed with an acute understanding of human evolution. This book is the culmination of a personal journey that began with Wright's landmark book on evolutionary psychology, The Moral Animal, and deepened as he immersed himself in meditative practice and conversed with some of the world's most skilled meditators. The result is a story that is ';provocative, informative and...deeply rewarding' (The New York Times Book Review), and as entertaining as it is illuminating. Written with the wit, clarity, and grace for which Wright is famous, Why Buddhism Is True lays the foundation for a spiritual life in a secular age and shows how, in a time of technological distraction and social division, we can save ourselves from ourselves, both as individuals and as a species.

*A controversial but optimistic book about humanity's increasing co-operation and our technological future

Are men literally born to cheat? Does monogamy actually serve women's interests? These are among the questions that have made The Moral Animal one of the most provocative science books in recent years. Wright unveils the genetic strategies behind everything from our sexual preferences to our office politics--as well as their implications for our moral codes and public policies. Illustrations.

Cassie and Rose fought to escape their homeworld of Ecstasy. Following a perilous trip across the stars they awaken the other humans on their ship, ready to start a new life on Earth. They've barely begun this new life when another threat surfaces and, with the help of new allies, they are once again fighting for their lives, their happiness and Earth's future generations.

Twelve-year old Dede is on the adventure of a lifetime.Will she survive it all?Between toad creatures, shadow guards, dragons, and . . . toxic diapers, it's a race to see what will be the greatest challenge.

Humans went out of their way to massacre their fellow man over differences in the color of skin, religion, and politics. We were supposed to be the generation that saved the planet and humanity for ourselves and our children. Unfortunately, we were never given the chance.Envious eyes looked upon Earth from our nearest neighbor, Alpha Centauri. Eyes that had decided we weren't killing ourselves off fast enough. Eyes that had taken matters into their own hands on the day they tried to kill humanity. They miscalculated . . . Fifteen-year-old Tanya's life was turned upside down on "The Day". Now, she's found a reason to fight but will she win?

The emotional climax to Ceri's story! With her sister kidnapped and her parents injured, Ceri must take charge and act like a true princess to save the day. Her new adventure takes her to the Others world and beyond to help her baby sister. With the help of old friends and new, she is out to even some scores.

Ceri is lost in a world of strange creatures. As she tries to find her way home she encounters dragons, goblins, shape-shifters and others; but her greatest challenge is the three sisters who want her dead. And they are just the dangers she knows about.

Outside, that's where the danger lay, not with some child. Not that any zombie could get through the razor wire surrounding the camp, but the captain wasn't one to take chances. Besides, there might be a few aliens left from the unit they had destroyed. - from Extinction Effect: Zombie RunIn a land overrun with zombies, aliens, and killer rabbits, Tanya finds herself in the middle of a child army. All the while her friend, Bo Jangles, scours the land looking for her.This second book in the Extinction Effect series, follows the continuing adventures of Tanya and Bo Jangles as they struggle to survive in their new reality.

Embark on an enchanting journey through a captivating reimagining of the classic Snow White fairy tale. In this spellbinding twist, meet our daring heroines: Snow White, her lips stained a deep crimson and her hair as dark as the midnight sky, is no ordinary beauty-she is a vampire. Possessing a soul, she defies the shadows, able to stroll beneath the sun's golden rays. Red Riding Hood, once known for her crimson cape, now roams the enchanted woods as a fierce vegan werewolf. Her loyalty to the forest and its inhabitants rivals her insatiable thirst for adventure. Cinderella, far from the typical damsel, learns to use her magical prowess as a novice witch. Her spells may be unpracticed, and her confidence shaky, but her journey is one of self-discovery and untapped potential. In this rollicking adventure, these three extraordinary young women join forces, weaving together their unique talents in a quest that unfolds the age-old battle between good and evil. As they navigate a world where danger lurks around every corner, the trio discovers that true love can blossom in the most unexpected places. But with malevolent forces closing in, will they survive long enough to claim their own 'happily ever after'? Brimming with magic, courage, and unexpected alliances, 'Red Snow: A Twisted Fairy Tale' is a riveting tale that transports readers into a realm where fairy tales are reshaped, and the heroines redefine their destinies. This is a refreshing and original read. It is steadily paced and focuses on the classic theme of love, except this story transcends gender and other barriers. -Mimie Odigwe for Readers' Favorite Reviews. A saga of friendship, love, and betrayal, Red Snow has something in store for every fantasy lover. -Shrabastee Chakraborty for Readers' Favorite Reviews

Cassie lived on the cloudy, rainy planet of Ecstasy where nothing exciting happened. Then her parents turn up dead, an abusive uncle and her loving cousin come to live with her. That's when all the strange things start happening in Cassie's life. So Cassie and her cousin run to the one place that will afford her an escape away from those that hunt her, and that is when her life really gets wild. Of course, it's not anything a girl that can talk to ghosts and manifest fears out of people's minds can't handle.

The Rock. Such a common name for such a terrible place. Life is cheap on The Rock, it is hard. It's the perfect place to dump the half-breeds, children born of human and alien parents. Children that few wanted to acknowledge, reminders of the near extermination of all human life on Earth. After three years, one girl fights the system. She's going to get off The Rock - or die trying.

Sin is-A dragon.A bounty hunter.A woman with two men in her life. One that shatters her heart. One who sweeps in and turns her world upside down. Is he here to pick up the pieces? What's a dragon to do when she doesn't know who to trust?In a dystopian world ruled by fairies, dragons are not among the favored. They're seen as little better than the humans kept as slaves. Sin is now forced into taking on a bounty. She must hunt down a creature that kills with sex. Her life is in chaos as old friends turn into enemies and strangers turn into friends. Among his fans, Robert Wright Jr. is known for his YA and children's adventures featuring strong female characters. This is his first foray into the world of adult paranormal romance. It won't be the last!

Ceri woke from a strange dream into a nightmare. Her dreams were of goblins, dragons and three evil sisters, oh my. Now awake in Bellingham, she finds out that dreams are sometimes real and can follow you into reality. Here her normal life is thrown out the door and she meets new friends, fights new enemies and learns once again that you can always discover new things about your family. In the end, she fights for those she loves and longs for the days of being a normal teenager once more.

Dede and her charges stumble on the way home when they meet a strange cat with an agenda all his own. But luckily for Dede, a new friend and a ship full of long-lost ghosts step in to guide her back onto her true path. Now, if they could only get home before the next stinky diaper change, everyone would be happy.

A near collision in space with a passing interstellar body changes an asteroid's orbit that will take it to possible Earth impact in less than a decade! Spacefaring nations urgently unite and decide, design, and deploy the means of deflection. Nuclear-thermal-rocket thrusters are landed on the asteroid, to change its trajectory, to nudge Nyame. A U.S. intelligence operative leads a small clandestine cell intent on changing the order of the world, and takes advantage of this opportunity. They ingeniously hack the deep-space radio-linked control of the deflection system. In their hands, the asteroid becomes a city-killing weapon of mass destruction. Regional panic follows, suspicions rise, cooperation thins. A brilliant Black astrophysicist attempts to thwart their plans with a 9-millimeter Glock. She fails. A Russian shakedown changes the threat in the final days to Earth impact.

NATIONAL BESTSELLERThe night of October 30, 1995, was like no other in Canadian history. The young, modern nation that the UN Human Development Index had ranked #1 for the two previous years now faced its greatest challenge: the possibility of fracturing as Quebecers made a fateful decision-whether to separate from Canada-in a referendum that pollsters estimated would be as close as close could be.The Quebec-sovereignist juggernaut that began with the creation of the Parti Quebecois in 1968 climaxed in the provincial referendum on October 30th. On that extraordinary evening, Canadians from all walks of life, in every region of the country, sat glued to their television screens as polling results trickled in from across Quebec. Unlike the 1980 referendum, when the victory of the federalist No vote led by Pierre Trudeau was a foregone conclusion, the 1995 race was a dead heat. All evening, the returns pitched and rolled, and anxious Canadians pitched and rolled along with them. In the end, the No vote won by the narrowest of margins, 50.58% to 49.42%. This was no euphoric victory, no easy vindication of Sir John A. Macdonald's federalist dream. Never before had the country come face to face with its own imminent extinction.In The Night Canada Stood Still, Robert Wright revisits the drama and intrigue that brought Quebecers, and indeed all Canadians, to the very edge of this watershed event.

In the enchanted realms of Heaven and Hell, a prophecy unfolds, predicting the arrival of a child destined to bring the forces of light and dark together. Picture this: our extraordinary youngster now on a wild journey, chased by minions from both Heaven and Hell!>Angel discovers hidden powers, tapping into their celestial heritage. But beware! Danger is lurking everywhere. Heaven's crew wants to bottle up their purity, while Hell's squad is all about unleashing the chaos within. Get ready for a saga of destiny and choices where friends might just be enemies, and the true meaning of unity is up for the ultimate test. Will Angel rock the prophecy, bringing in a new era of celestial harmony? Or will the power-hungry minions mess things up and throw the realms into chaos forever? Join us on a journey where celestial powers collide, and the fate of worlds is basically in the hands of a teen caught between Heaven and Hell. 'Lucifer's Daughter' is a paranormal adventure that dives deep into courage, flirts with darkness, and sees the transformative power of destiny.

Big-game hunting and trading in Central Africa from 1894 to 1904. The Robert Wright memoirs are an interesting and sometimes humorous window into the life of the European pioneers of Northern Rhodesia and the British East African Protectorate from 1894 to 1904. Robert and his brother David were initially employed as coffee farmers in the Blantyre district. Their sense of adventure soon led them to start a business hunting trophy animals and trading for ivory and rubber from Lake Tanganyika to the Katanga province of the Congo. Robert was a keen photographer and fortunately many of his photographs have survived and are included in this book.

This book was written to explore the contribution of Revolutionary War veterans to the founding of the American republic. By veterans, we mean all those who served in the Continental and state forces, on land or sea. Twenty three of those veterans were among the men who signed the Constitution in Philadelphia on 17 September 1787. That document, as the eminent American historian Samuel Eliot Morison put it, is "a work of genius, since it set up what every earlier political scientist had thought impossible, a sovereign union of sovereign states. This reconciling of unity with diversity, this practical application of the federal principle, is undoubtedly the most original contribution of the United States to the history and technique of human liberty."

For centuries, faithful followers of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism have looked to their holy texts for spiritual guidance, social and political mandates, and answers to man's burning questions about the workings of the universe. But what if these believers have been overlooking the most important message in their Scriptures?In THE EVOLUTION OF GOD, bestselling author Robert Wright finds a kind of 'hidden code' in the Bible and the Koran. Read closely, he says, these texts reveal the key to harmony among the Abrahamic faiths, and thus to a peaceful world - nothing less than the salvation of humankind. THE EVOLUTION OF GOD explains why spirituality has a role today, why science affirms the validity of the religious quest, and why the future will hold harmony instead of religious extremism.If there is an author capable of giving us a revolutionary, enlightening re-reading of the Scriptures, it is Robert Wright. He has written acclaimed and influential books on the evolution of our minds and our history. Now he tackles the evolution of God.

In this unique, well-illustrated book, readers learn how fifty financial corporations came to dominate the U.S. banking system and their impact on the nation's political, social, and economic growth. A story that spans more than two centuries of war, crisis, and opportunity, this account reminds readers that American banking was never a fixed enterprise but has evolved in tandem with the country.More than 225 years have passed since Alexander Hamilton created one of the nation's first commercial banks. Over time, these institutions have changed hands, names, and locations, reflecting a wave of mergers, acquisitions, and other restructuring efforts that echo changes in American finance. Some names, such as Bank of America and Wells Fargo, will be familiar to readers. The origins of others, including Zions Bancorporation, founded by Brigham Young and owned by the Mormon Church until 1960, are surprising. Exploring why some banks failed and others thrived, this book wonders, in light of the 2008 financial crisis, whether recent consolidations have reached or even exceeded economically rational limits. A key text for navigating the complex terrain of American finance, this volume draws a fascinating family tree for projecting the financial future of a nation.

* A lucid and provocative study of the ground-breaking new science of evolutionary psychology.