{"title":"Marcelo Gleiser","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eMarcelo Gleiser\u003c\/em\u003e, a renowned physicist, author, and natural philosopher. Marcelo Gleiser's writings artfully weave together the intricacies of the universe with the wonders of the natural world, inviting readers on an intellectual journey that spans science, philosophy, and personal reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Simple Beauty of the Unexpected - A Natural Philosopher's Quest for Trout and the Meaning of Everything\u003c\/strong\u003e, captures this harmonious blend beautifully. In this book, Gleiser embarks on a personal quest that intertwines the art of fly fishing with profound philosophical insights, revealing the hidden connections between scientific exploration and the deeper questions of meaning and existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGleiser's books sit at the intersection of \u003cem\u003ePhilosophy \u0026amp; Psychology\u003c\/em\u003e, offering readers a unique perspective that challenges conventional thinking. His writings encourage an appreciation for both the seen and unseen forces that shape our lives and universe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the thought-provoking narratives of Marcelo Gleiser, where each page promises not only to inform but also to inspire a deeper understanding of the world around us.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-simple-beauty-of-the-unexpected-a-natural-philosophers-quest-for-trout-and-the-meaning-of-everything-by-marcelo-gleiser-9781684581085","title":"The Simple Beauty of the Unexpected - A Natural Philosopher's Quest for Trout and the Meaning of Everything","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA personal and engaging tribute to nature from a world-famous theoretical physicist.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarcelo Gleiser has had a passion for science and fishing since he was a boy growing up on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. As a world-famous theoretical physicist with hundreds of scientific articles and several books of popular science to his credit, he felt it was time to once again connect with nature in less theoretical ways. After seeing a fly-fishing class on the Dartmouth College green, he decided to learn to fly-fish, a hobby, he says, that teaches humility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Simple Beauty of the Unexpected\u003c\/em\u003e, Gleiser travels the world to scientific conferences, fishing wherever he goes. At each stop, he ponders the myriad ways physics informs the act of fishing; how, in its turn, fishing serves as a lens into nature’s inner workings; and how science engages with questions of meaning and spirituality, inspiring a sense of mystery and awe of the not yet known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePersonal and engaging, \u003cem\u003eThe Simple Beauty of the Unexpected\u003c\/em\u003e is a scientist’s tribute to nature, an affirmation of humanity’s deep connection with and debt to Earth, and an exploration of the meaning of existence, from atom to trout to cosmos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis softcover edition features a new essay by Gleiser on how we need a profound change of worldview if we are to have a vibrant future for our species in this fragile environment. He describes how this book was an incubator for his current thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000817303788,"sku":"9781684581085","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/21514123482787.jpg?v=1763307025"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/marcelo-gleiser.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}