Delta Factor (96 results)

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Un brillante y provocador ensayo, donde Jorge Volpi entrelaza ciencia y literatura y demuestra que todos somos ficciones y que la literatura es una de las claves de nuestra identidad individual y nuestras pasiones compartidas. Que pasa en mi cerebro cuando leo una novela o un cuento? Como y cuando aparecieron? Que parte de la mente inventa las anecdotas felices o los desenlaces tragicos? Por que sufrimos o gozamos con los personajes de los relatos y de que forma nosotros, los lectores, nos transformamos en esos personajes? No es acaso el yo nuestra mayor invencion? En este brillante y provocador ensayo, Jorge Volpi destierra la vieja idea de la ficcion como entretenimiento y sostiene, por el contrario, que las novelas y los cuentos han sido esenciales para la evolucion de la especie humana. Del descubrimiento de las neuronas espejo al origen de la conciencia y las emociones, y de las trampas de la memoria a loslaberintos de la inteligencia, el autor de En busca de Klingsor y No sera la Tierra refrenda su voluntad de entrelazar ciencia y literatura. Al final, Leer la mente demuestra que todos somos ficciones y que la literatura es una de las claves de nuestra identidad individual y nuestras pasiones compartidas. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Contrary to common belief, fiction occurs not when the first person lies, but when others, aware of the lie, choose to ignore it. Since our brain basically employs the same mechanisms when dealing with reality or when creating or understanding fiction, we can conclude that fiction has existed since the first Homo sapiens walked the Earth. This illuminating essay stems from a central hypothesis which states that if fiction is such a powerful tool in the exploration of nature, then, fiction is reality.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Un brillante y provocador ensayo, donde Jorge Volpi entrelaza ciencia y literatura y demuestra que todos somos ficciones y que la literatura es una de las claves de nuestra identidad individual y nuestras pasiones compartidas. Que pasa en mi cerebro cuando leo una novela o un cuento? Como y cuando aparecieron? Que parte de la mente inventa las anecdotas felices o los desenlaces tragicos? Por que sufrimos o gozamos con los personajes de los relatos y de que forma nosotros, los lectores, nos transformamos en esos personajes? No es acaso el yo nuestra mayor invencion? En este brillante y provocador ensayo, Jorge Volpi destierra la vieja idea de la ficcion como entretenimiento y sostiene, por el contrario, que las novelas y los cuentos han sido esenciales para la evolucion de la especie humana. Del descubrimiento de las neuronas espejo al origen de la conciencia y las emociones, y de las trampas de la memoria a loslaberintos de la inteligencia, el autor de En busca de Klingsor y No sera la Tierra refrenda su voluntad de entrelazar ciencia y literatura. Al final, Leer la mente demuestra que todos somos ficciones y que la literatura es una de las claves de nuestra identidad individual y nuestras pasiones compartidas. ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Contrary to common belief, fiction occurs not when the first person lies, but when others, aware of the lie, choose to ignore it. Since our brain basically employs the same mechanisms when dealing with reality or when creating or understanding fiction, we can conclude that fiction has existed since the first Homo sapiens walked the Earth. This illuminating essay stems from a central hypothesis which states that if fiction is such a powerful tool in the exploration of nature, then, fiction is reality.…

Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Slight edge wear, smooth spine, binding tight, text clean Prompt, reliable service, shipped next business day. Int'l mailed via first class or priority.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Used - Good.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Good to Fair. First Printing Paperback. Soft Cover slight rub wear & crease in corner, page edges yellow tinted, inside pages toned, Book introduces Morgan the Raider, P3377, original price on cover.

mass_market. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. 1st printing, Feb. 1968; #P3377. Cover photo art is uncredited. Small stains; tape at spine head; tanning; edge and corner wear. Book.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Nice bright and strong copy with clean pages. Lightly bumped at the top right corner of the back.

Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. No dust jacket included with this book. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Paperback. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. Due to age and/or environmental conditions, the pages of this book have darkened. Moderate edgewear on the boards. Moderate shelf wear. Please note the image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item. Book.

Softcover. Condition: Good. Signet #P3377. Solid reading copy with chipped spine, light edge-wear.

Condition: Very Good. VG condition book with dust jacket. Unclipped DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has little wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents, bookplate fep, 190pp.

Stated 1st Printing. Features hard-hitting new hero Morgan the Raider. Solid clean PB reading copy. 176 pp. edges tinted yellow. Good unmarked, lower edge is ragged. MM Paperback in color illus wraps.

Unknown. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. 0451122089 Good copy. Some wear.

Paperback. first PB. 3377, good, creases, damp mark hardboiled mystery, paperback.