The Mystery To A Solution

Irwin mirrors the aesthetic impact of the genre by creating in his study the dynamics of a detective story--the uncovering of mysteries, the accumulation of evidence, the tracing of clues, and the final solution that ties it all together.

Drawing on the fields of psychology, neuroscience and anthropology, a New York Times best-selling author unlocks the secrets of mystery's allure, shedding new light on everything from the formulas of our favorite detective shows to the calculated risks of the stock market.

In this revolutionary and easy-to-read book, discover the real and frequently suppressed truth about the new epidemic of AIDS (the Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). -- adapted from back cover

Meet Ankit Agrawal, the genius behind "The Mystery of Solutions," a self-help book disguised as a novel - because who said personal development can't come with a side of plot twists and character development? In this page-turner, enter Saket, a young developer who lands his dream job only to realize that no matter how prestigious the company is, challenging work cultures seem to be an unfortunate commonality across the corporate landscape. As Saket grapples with the harsh realities of the tech world, he discovers that problems are like stubborn bugs, they're everywhere, but they can be squashed with the right mindset and a touch of sarcasm. Join Saket on his journey of professional enlightenment, where he learns that the real MVP isn't the person who writes the most lines of code but the one who survives the office coffee. "The Mystery of Solutions" is not your typical self-help guide; it's a guide for grown-ups who understand that life is too short for complicated solutions. As Saket unravels the mysteries of the tech world, readers are treated to a buffet of moral stories for adults, sprinkled with enough humor to make even the most seasoned developer snort their energy drink through their nose. Ankit Agrawal, the mastermind behind this literary rollercoaster, invites you to laugh, learn, and maybe question your life choices along the way. Because, let's be honest, who doesn't need a dose of sarcasm and self-help wisdom served with a side of relatable tech nightmares? "The Mystery of Solutions", because sometimes the answers to life's problems are hidden in the lines of code and the punchlines of a good joke. Get ready for a wild ride through the cubicles of wisdom!

The Final Solution clarifies the key questions surrounding the attempt by the Nazis to exterminate the Jews. Drawing on important new research, these authoritative essays focus on the preconditions and antecedents for the 'Final Solution' and examine the immediate origins of the genocidal decision. Contributors also examine the responses of peoples and governments in Germany, occupied Europe, the USA and among Jews worldwide. The controversial conversions of this study challenge many of our accepted ideas about the period.

Much of today's writing on children treats the child of any age as a problem or a set of problems to be solved, effectively reducing the child to a complex of biological and chemical factors, explainable in scientific terms, or regarding children as objects of adult control. In contrast, Martin Marty here presents the child as a mystery who invokes wonder and elicits creative responses that affect the care provided him or her. Drawing on literature as new as contemporary poetry and as old as the Bible, The Mystery of the Child encourages the thoughtful enjoyment of children instead of the imposition of adult will and control. Indeed, Marty treats the impulse to control as a problem and highlights qualities associated with children -- responsiveness, receptivity, openness to wonder -- that can become sources of renewal for adults. The Mystery of the Child represents a new tack for Martin Marty -- universally respected as a historian, theologian, and interpreter of religion and culture -- but displays the same incisive, erudite quality marking the fifty-plus books and thousands of articles that he has previously written. Marty's broad, thoughtful perspective will inspire readers to think afresh about what it means to be a child -- and to be a caregiver. This book is sure to claim a wide readership -- parents, grandparents, schoolteachers, theologians, historians -- engaging anyone wanting to explore more fully the profound realm of the child.

This is the first book to offer a critical analysis of one variant of the mystery story or novel—the use of a physician as the major detective. There is little difference between a medical “case study” and a mystery story. The book reviews the works of major authors, from R. Austin Freeman, Helen McCloy, Josephine Bell, and H.C. Bailey, to Patricia Cornwell, Kathy Reichs, Aaron Elkins, and Colin Cotterill, with briefer reviews of minor authors. It also addresses historical (fictional) physician detectives, psychological detectives, and physician detective nonfiction. Physicians and health workers are avid readers of detective fiction and will welcome this volume, which addresses their specific interests. Its critical analysis of books that have long been viewed as central to detective fiction will also appeal to fans of the mystery story.