Category: Book recommendation

Summer Is Here – Recharge Yourself! Regenerate with Intention

Olvasási idő: 6 perc

The exam period is over, and the summer break has finally begun. Although many people expect to feel energetic again after just a few days of rest, reality is often different: the mental and physical strain accumulated by the end of the semester does not disappear overnight. If you find it difficult to motivate yourself to make plans or feel like you need a break, that is completely natural. The good news is that summer offers an opportunity for genuine recovery. However, it is worth remembering that rest means much more than finally getting enough sleep. Continue reading “Summer Is Here – Recharge Yourself! Regenerate with Intention” →

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From Alexandria to the Digital Age: The Future of Human Memory

Olvasási idő: 8 perc

A Library That Never Truly Died

In 48 BCE, during Julius Caesar’s campaign in Egypt, a fire broke out in the port of Alexandria. The flames – according to legend – reached the world’s largest library and burned nearly half a million scrolls: Aristotle’s lost dialogues, long-forgotten dramas, astronomical observations, medical descriptions. Fragments of an entire civilization’s thinking were destroyed in a single night. Or were they? Modern scholarship offers a more nuanced picture: the Library of Alexandria actually declined gradually over several centuries, rather than in a single catastrophic event. Yet the legend still speaks a deeper truth: what is once lost is rarely recovered. There is no better metaphor for the fragility of knowledge than a burning library.

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Science Fiction as Scientific Inspiration – On the Border Between Star Wars and Reality

Olvasási idő: 7 perc

Let’s admit it: the world of lightsabers is so captivating that we rarely stop to think about the plasma physics behind them. Yet if we dig a little deeper, it becomes clear that the worlds of science-fiction films and novels have long been more than simple entertainment—they function as a kind of intellectual laboratory where “what if” questions sometimes point toward real scientific directions.

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Why Is It So Hard to Concentrate? – The Challenges of a Dopamine-Driven Present

Olvasási idő: 8 perc

Maintaining concentration has become one of the greatest challenges of our time, especially when studying, working, and the constantly present digital environment all affect us simultaneously. Have you ever noticed that it’s hard to focus, that your attention is easily distracted, or that while studying, it feels like your “brain just won’t work”? This is not a weakness, nor a lack of ability: the modern environment simply overwhelms us with stimuli, and the nervous system tries to respond through constant adaptation. This article aims to help you understand why you often feel unable to focus, how the digital world affects your learning, and what kind of environment supports effective concentration.

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Japanese culture

Olvasási idő: 5 perc
Japan, where tradition meets modernity in perfect balance, is a captivating destination that combines ancient customs with advanced technology.

The country is especially renowned for its technological achievements and is at the forefront of innovation, from manufacturing to humanoid robots that help care for the elderly. A shining example of this progress is the Shinkansen, or bullet train, which has been speeding across the country since 1964.
Even though Japan is a highly developed country, it has managed to preserve its ancient and precious customs. In this blog post, we discover what makes Japan a true cultural wonder.

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Ladies First

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“A woman is like a teabag – only in hot water do you realize how strong she is.”

“There are many little ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.”

“I like to be a free spirit. Some don’t like that, but that’s the way I am.”

“People who are truly strong lift others up. People who are truly powerful bring others together.”

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Mission Impression

Olvasási idő: 2 perc

A book selection about impressionism has been collected for our visitors on the 2nd floor of the University of Pécs Library and Knowledge Centre.

Peculiar paintings presenting picturesque nature. Impressionism brought about a pioneering method to depict the seen by grabbing the essence of light, shades, colors and shapes. A farewell to copying the view and a welcome of spontaneous sensation on the canvas.

 

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