Maison d'édition: Aroha
Pyramid Texts (Ancient Egyptian Texts) Among the oldest religious writings, the Pyramid Texts contain spells, hymns, and instructions for the afterlife. Inscribed in ancient pyramids, they aim to guide the deceased pharaoh's soul toward immortality, reflecting ancient Egyptian beliefs on death and resurrection.
Read by the author. Unlock the transformation of your passion with the keys of purpose-driven work in The Heart of the Maker. Whether you're an artist or entrepreneur, writer, weekend warrior or looking for a way to activate your calling, this book serves as a blueprint for turning creativity into meaningful action. With hard-won lessons and a deep connection to the spiritual roots of creativity, this maker's guide equips you with the tools to face uncertainty and emerge confidently into your creative calling. Jake Weidmann, renowned self-taught artist and the youngest Master Penman in the world, wants to show you how to:balance the sacred and the sellable in the business of soulful creation;embrace your gift in less-than-ideal times and spaces for your making;grow your skill while balancing the books, working with your spouse, dealing with stress, and fighting burnout;discover the importance of faith, family, and relationships as the foundation for great art and a meaningful life;grow closer to God by connecting with the spiritual roots of creativity;see your challenges as a way to stretch your ingenuity; andovercome self-doubt by trusting in God's plan and stepping boldly into your unique creative purpose. But this is more than a guide—it's a call to action for anyone ready to leave behind the ordinary and make a lasting impact in their work and their life. With The Heart of the Maker, readers will learn how to view their creativity not just as a skill but as a gift, meant to be cultivated and shared to glorify God and bless others.Voir livre
In 1887, with the perspective on enhancing and finishing specific new tenets which he had simply outlined in Past Great and Fiendishness (see particularly Axiom 260), Nietzsche distributed The Parentage of Ethics. This work is maybe the most un-aphoristic, in structure, of every one of Nietzsche's creations. For scientific influence, all the more particularly in those parts where Nietzsche analyzes the austere ideal, The Lineage of Ethics is unmatched by some other of his works; and, in the light which it tosses upon the mentality of the ecclesiast to the man of disdain and mishap, it is one of the most important commitments to sacerdotal brain science Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche was a German rationalist, social pundit and philologist whose work has applied a significant impact on current scholarly history. He started his vocation as a traditional philologist prior to going to theory.Voir livre
Over recent decades, scholars of ancient Roman history have begun to peel back the veils on the realm of intelligence within the Roman State, exploring its integral role in shaping Rome's defensive grand strategy. While the consensus posits a noticeable shift from indifference during the Republic era (509-27 BCE) to a more engaged stance in the imperial epoch post 27 BCE, it particularly highlights the Dominate period (284-476 CE) as the 'Golden Age' of Roman intelligence endeavors. However, a veil of ambiguity still shrouds Rome's engagement in external or foreign intelligence operations, notably espionage. Amidst this scholarly dissonance, The Speculatores: The Men Who Spied for Rome embarks on an exploratory voyage to unearth the roots of this disagreement. With a keen eye on the historical narrative and a robust analysis, this book endeavors to bridge the gap in understanding, delving into the very rationale that questions the existence and extent of Roman espionage activities As you traverse through the pages, The Speculatores unveils the clandestine world of those who might have operated in the shadows for the glory of Rome, offering a fresh lens through which to understand the unseen sinews that perhaps bolstered the mighty Roman machinery of statecraft and defense.Voir livre
Over the past generation, the Democratic and Republican parties have each become nationally coordinated political teams. American political institutions, on the other hand, remain highly decentralized. Laboratories against Democracy shows how national political conflicts are increasingly flowing through the subnational institutions of state politics—with profound consequences for public policy and American democracy. Jacob Grumbach argues that as Congress has become more gridlocked, national partisan and activist groups have shifted their sights to the state level, nationalizing state politics in the process and transforming state governments. He shows how this has had the ironic consequence of making policy more varied across the states as red and blue party coalitions implement increasingly distinct agendas in areas like health care, reproductive rights, and climate change. Grumbach traces how national groups are using state governmental authority to suppress the vote, gerrymander districts, and erode the very foundations of democracy itself. Laboratories against Democracy reveals how the pursuit of national partisan agendas at the state level has intensified the challenges facing American democracy, and asks whether today’s state governments are mitigating the political crises of our time—or accelerating them.Voir livre
World War I, or the Great War, was believed to be “the war to end all wars.” Because of the incredible extent of destruction and the staggering number of wounded and dead, even those who lived through it could scarcely comprehend its horror. Beginning in 1914, alliances between powerful nations soon plunged the world into a global conflict. Fighting—including miserable trench warfare—broke out in practically every corner of Europe and spread around the world to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Even the peace treaty in 1919, which occurred during a deadly worldwide influenza pandemic, brought no relief; another world war, intricately connected to the first, would break out in only two short decades.Voir livre
One of the most controversial philosophers of all time, Friedrich Nietzsche was an intellectual prodigy who dared to challenge conventional views. Confronting traditional ideas about religion, morality, and culture, Nietzsche created some of the most important philosophical works of all time. In this compelling biography, the author unravels the myths and misunderstandings that have surrounded the great philosopher and reveals the true story of a brilliant yet troubled man. In the 21st century Nietzsche's ideas are more relevant than ever, and this book provides the perfect starting point for understanding one of history's greatest philosophers.Voir livre
