Translator Ale. Mar. Sas
Publisher: ALEMAR S.A.S.
- This edition is unique;- The translation is completely original and was carried out for the Ale. Mar. SAS;- All rights reserved.The object of this book is to suggest certain lines of thought as to the deep truths underlying Christianity, truths generally overlooked, and only too often denied.
What if beauty isn’t just what we see—but a reflection of deeper truth? In Hippias Major, Plato invites us into one of philosophy’s earliest investigations into aesthetics. Socrates questions the sophist Hippias on the definition of beauty, leading to a challenging and often humorous journey through false starts, flawed logic, and unexpected insights. This modern translation delivers Plato’s wit and wisdom in accessible, engaging language, making the search for beauty as relevant today as it was in ancient Greece. What you'll discover inside: • A Timeless Dialogue on Beauty – Socrates seeks a definition that transcends physical appearance • Plato’s Foundations of Aesthetics – Understand the roots of Western thought on art and form • A Sharp Critique of Superficial Wisdom – Watch Socrates expose hollow definitions of truth and beauty • A Modern, Thoughtful Translation – Designed to resonate with today’s listener while preserving Plato’s philosophical depth Uncover the essence of beauty with Socrates as your guide—and see how the search for the ideal can reshape how we see the world.Show book
Lafcadio Hearn was born on the 27th June 1850 on the Ionian isle of Levkás in Greece to a British Army officer and a Greek Mother. His father, fearing for his career prospects at being married to a Greek Orthodox wife, sent them to Dublin whilst he continued to advance his career with further postings. Life there was difficult for mother and son. His father returned, wounded and traumatised, when Lafcadio was three. He annulled the marriage and she remarried but had to give up care of Lafcadio to her sister-in law. After brief periods for Catholic education in England and France he emigrated to Ohio in the United States when he was 19, taking on a series of casual jobs before embarking on a career as a journalist, publishing poems and essays in Cincinnati. It was whilst here that he began a side-line in translating, starting with Gautier and Flaubert. He married in 1874 to a 20 year old African-American woman in violation of Ohio's anti-miscegenation law. The marriage soon failed. In 1877 he relocated to New Orleans to write on a variety of themes before picking up a two year assignment from Harper’s to write in the West Indies, where he also wrote his first novel. In 1890 Harper’s sent him to Japan. Here he left journalism and took the remarkable decision to become a schoolteacher in the north of Japan. Enraptured by the culture he was driven to explain it in various Western publications to those who had little, if any, knowledge of its culture. Within the year he had fallen in love with, and married, a high-born Japanese lady, together they would have four children. In 1895 he became a Japanese national and took the name Koizumi Yakumo, Koizumi being his wife’s family name. The following few years, whilst a professor of Literature at the Imperial University of Japan, were his most creative and admired period. Lafcadio Hearn died of heart failure on the 26th of September 1904, in Tokyo, Japan shortly before leaving to deliver a series of lectures at Cornell University in New York State. He was 54.Show book
From Bestselling Author John Piper: 27 Biographies of Notable Figures from Church History, including Augustine, John Calvin, and Martin Luther Throughout church history, the faithful ministries of Christian leaders—though full of struggle, sin, and weakness—have magnified the worth and majesty of God. Their lives and teachings are still profoundly relevant. Their voices live on in the stories we read and tell today. In this book, John Piper celebrates the lives of 27 such leaders from church history, offering a close look at their perseverance amidst opposition, weakness, and suffering. Let the resilience of these faithful but flawed saints inspire you toward a life of Christ-exalting courage, passion, and joy. - Written by Best-Selling Author John Piper: The author of more than 50 books, including Desiring God; Don't Waste Your Life; Providence; The Supremacy of God in Preaching; Expository Exultation; and Why I Love the Apostle Paul - Short Biographies of 27 Inspiring Figures from Church History: Features short biographies of Augustine, John Calvin, John Bunyan, Martin Luther, John Newton, William Wilberforce, and more - Updated from 21 Servants of Sovereign Joy: Includes new chapters about Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Jonathan Edwards, Bill Piper, J. C. Ryle, Andrew Fuller, and Robert Murray McCheyneShow book
The art of the confidence trick is a controversial craft that is as old as time itself. In the early years of civilization, unscrupulous folks bottled and peddled assortments of fake cures and potions. Snake oil salesmen aside, charlatans posed as mystical beings with supernatural powers, promising to end droughts and other misfortunes of the gullible with what were in reality parlor tricks and illusions. Indeed, throughout history, unabashedly brazen characters managed to make careers out of deception. 17th century Britain, for instance, was terrorized by William Chaloner, the most infamous serial counterfeiter and con artist of his time before he was ultimately bested by Sir Isaac Newton himself. The British trickster posed as a quack doctor and a clairvoyant who dispensed false fortunes (most likely via an early form of cold reading) and bogus healing antidotes, but these were bush-league frauds in comparison to one of his most renowned claims to fame: he once bribed four Jacobite sympathizers to crank out pamphlets regarding King James II's denunciation of His Royal Highness William, and later double-crossed his co-conspirators by tipping off the cops and swiftly decamping with the 1,000 reward. Confidence women were equally active players in such dirty, fixed games. Doris Payne was a professional pilferer of jewels whose unconventional vocation spanned six decades. Throughout all her hits across the United States, Europe, and Asia, Payne adhered to a simple, yet effective method of operation: she donned stylish, pricey clothes, singled out impressionable male shopkeepers and distracted them with flirtatious small talk, and secretly palmed jewelry with sleight-of-hand tricks. One of the most recent was Frank Abagnale, a career impersonator, former forger of bank checks turned FBI employee, and the subject of the 2002 film Catch Me If You Can.Show book
Lincoln's Legacy: The Epic American Journey ⭐⭐ Discover Simplified Insights and Explanations ⭐⭐ Are you aiming to advance in your career and deepen your understanding through a transformative exploration of Lincoln's impact on America? Searching for a comprehensive resource that covers all aspects of Lincoln's profound influence on the nation's journey? Your search ends here! This audiobook is your go-to companion for enhancing your knowledge, applying historical insights, and engaging with in-depth discussions. With this resource, you're prepared for a successful understanding of Lincoln's legacy. Key features of this enriched guide: - Profound insights into Lincoln's transformative impact on America - In-depth explanations of Lincoln's leadership and decisions - Effective strategies for understanding and reflecting on historical events Our guide stands out with thorough coverage, which is crucial for truly appreciating Lincoln's contributions. Concepts are explored in detail with accuracy and depth. Please note that this audiobook is an independent resource, crafted for your knowledge and exploration of history. Crafted with clear structure and accessible language, our audiobook ensures seamless progression through topics. Goodbye confusing jargon, welcome clear, precise, and insightful content. So, why wait? Click the BUY NOW button, secure your audiobook, and embark on your journey to rediscover Lincoln's transformative American legacy! Begin your path to understanding with "Lincoln’s Legacy: The Epic American Journey" today!Show book
In her moving spiritual memoir, Mary DeMuth traces the winding path of “thin places” in her life—places where she experienced longing and healing more intensely than before. As DeMuth writes, “Thin places are snatches of holy ground, tucked into the corners of our world, where we might just catch a glimpse of eternity. They are aha moments, beautiful realizations, when the Son of God bursts through the hazy fog of our monotony and shines on us afresh.”From losing her earthly father to discovering a heavenly Father who never leaves, from singing Olivia Newton-John songs to the sky to worshiping God under a French sun, from surviving abuse as a latchkey kid to experiencing the joy of mothering three children, DeMuth’s story calls readers to a deeper understanding of their own story. With unusual spiritual wisdom, she looks for God in the past so that she might experience him more profoundly in the present. Her powerful words invite readers to know God in a new way—a God ready to break through any ordinary day or extraordinary pain and offer a glimpse of eternity.Show book
