The Great East Japan Earthquake; which occurred on March 11; 2011; reminded us that we were just one species within the great cycle of life on earth; that we were allowed to survive only because of nature; and that the idea that we were somehow able to conquer nature was simply an illusion. Now more than ever it is time that we confront head-on the change from the "underground resources" type of civilization to one with a new way of life and technology that embraces a sense of nature. To do so; we must learn from nature; the only sustainable society on earth; and create technology that embraces such a view of nature. We call such technology; which cleverly revives natures greatness; Nature Technology. Taking a casual glance at nature; a nest of termites in the savanna region can be observed to maintain a steady temperature of 30deg;C despite the fact that the outside air temperature ranges from 50deg;C during the day to nearly 0deg;C at night. There are countless numbers of open pores just several billionths of a meter (nanometer) wide in the "earth" of the nest; which serve to regulate the temperature and humidity. In fact; all kinds of "earth" have these pores (clay mineral with aggregated structures) and air conditioners that require no electricity have been created by hardening this earth while preserving its structure; a cooling floor or wall becomes the alternative to a conventional air conditioner. This book provides many such examples of how Nature Technology can support a new lifestyle that is both environmentally sound and spiritually uplifting.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful music made extremely educationalBy Ben Culture"SMiLE" is very advanced music. In spite of its history as an unfinished Beach Boys album; it isnt really rock and roll music; having more in common with gospel; baroque classical; pastoral; and any number of other genres. It is a beautiful work of high art; a sentiment which has been more than adequately stated in the reviews for the CD.The sheet music transcriptions here seem perfectly accurate to my ears. The music contains a number of unusual and complex chords; as well as swift passages which defy categorization as "chord changes"; for example; "Our Prayer" changes its harmonic basis so rapidly; its amusing to imagine a rhythm guitarist attempting to block it out as a series of strummed chords -- but such an attempt would doubtlessly be educational. For guitarists; keyboardists -- players of any polyphonic instrument; really -- there is much to be learned about voicings; here. "Our Prayer" is; of course; an a capella piece for four or more singers; but learning it on an instrument will be a fun and inspiring challenge.Learning to play the music on SMiLE -- or attempting to; some of it is quite difficult -- will be educational to any ambitious musician; and surely will be inspirational to composers or songwriters. Any musician who enjoys the album SIMPLY MUST have this book. Even beginning players should buy it now; and challenge themselves to grow into the advanced compositions.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excelent! Hidden JemBy CustomerGreat book; very complete in chords and melodies! The best gift for any Beach Boys fan!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy David Wayne BainesAs advertised.
