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  Hegel on Self-Consciousness -...

  Robert B. Pippin

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  In the most influential chapter of his most important philosophical work, the Phenomenology of Spirit, Hegel makes the central and disarming assertions that "self-consciousness is desire itself" and that it attains its "satisfaction" only in another self-consciousness. Hegel on Self-Consciousness presents a groundbreaking new interpretation of these revolutionary claims, tracing their roots to Kant's philosophy and demonstrating their continued relevance for contemporary thought.  As Robert Pippin shows, Hegel argues that we must understand Kant's account of the self-conscious nature of consciousness as a claim in practical philosophy, and that therefore we need radically different views of human sentience, the conditions of our knowledge of the world, and the social nature of subjectivity and normativity. Pippin explains why this chapter of Hegel's Phenomenology should be seen as the basis of much later continental philosophy and the Marxist, neo-Marxist, and critical-theory traditions. He also contrasts his own interpretation of Hegel's assertions with influential interpretations of the chapter put forward by philosophers John McDowell and Robert Brandom.

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  The Penguin Book of Hell

  Scott G. Bruce

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  Three thousand years of visions of hell, from the ancient Near East to modern America From the Hebrew Bible's shadowy realm of Sheol to twenty-first-century visions of Hell on earth, The Penguin Book of Hell takes us through three thousand years of eternal damnation. Along the way, you'll take a ferry ride with Aeneas to Hades, across the river Acheron; meet the Devil as imagined by a twelfth-century Irish monk--a monster with a thousand giant hands; wander the nine circles of Hell in Dante's Inferno, in which gluttons, liars, heretics, murderers, and hypocrites are made to endure crime-appropriate torture; and witness the debates that raged in Victorian England when new scientific advances cast doubt on the idea of an eternal hereafter. Drawing upon religious poetry, epics, theological treatises, stories of miracles, and accounts of saints' lives, this fascinating volume of hellscapes illuminates how Hell has long haunted us, in both life and death.

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  Kidnap - Inside the Ransom Business

  Anja Shortland

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  Kidnap for ransom is a lucrative but tricky business. Millions of people live, travel, and work in areas with significant kidnap risks, yet kidnaps of foreign workers, local VIPs, and tourists are surprisingly rare and the vast majority of abductions are peacefully resolved—often for remarkably low ransoms. In fact, the market for hostages is so well ordered that the crime is insurable. This is a puzzle: ransoming a hostage is the world's most precarious trade. What would be the "right" price for your loved one—and can you avoid putting others at risk by paying it? What prevents criminals from maltreating hostages? How do you (safely) pay a ransom? And why would kidnappers release a potential future witness after receiving their money? 
   
    
   
  Kidnap: Inside the Ransom Business uncovers how a group of insurers at Lloyd's of London have solved these thorny problems for their customers. Based on interviews with industry insiders (from both sides), as well as hostage stakeholders, it uncovers an intricate and powerful private governance system ordering transactions between the legal and the criminal economies.

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  Tangmere - Famous Royal Air...

  Reginald Byron, David Coxon

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  The complete history of the Royal Air Force fighter station that played a vital role in D-Day, the Battle of Britain and throughout WWII. In its day, RAF Tangmere was one of the most famous and strategically important fighter stations in the British Isles. At the outbreak of World War II, it sent the first RAF squadron to France. During the Battle of Britain, Tangmere was one of the main fighter stations constantly engaging with the deadly Luftwaffe. Tangmere’s Hurricane and Spitfire pilots heroically defended southern England for the next three years and turned increasingly to an offensive role. Squadrons at Tangmere were involved in Operation Jubilee and the combined raid on Dieppe. They harassed the enemy across the Channel with ever-increasing accuracy—a practice that led to their pivotal role in Operation Overlord, the Normandy landings. As the cold war set in, Tangmere was no longer well positioned as an interceptor station and by the end of 1958 Fighter Command had withdrawn its last squadron. It was eventually decommissioned in 1970, but lives on as the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum. Expertly told with use of official diaries and operations records, this is the definitive history of RAF Tangmere.

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  Summary of Robin Wall Kimmerer's...

  Falcon Press

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  Buy now to get the key takeaways from Robin Wall Kimmerer's Braiding Sweetgrass. 
    
  Sample Key Takeaways: 
  1) The indigenous Potawatomi people, who lived throughout the Great Lakes region in America, shared the creation myth of Skywoman for generations and used it like a compass to guide them through their relationship with nature and the world.  
  2) The Skywoman story, which is the Iroquois creation myth, tells of a deity who fell from the sky and brought light to Earth and grew plants on it. One of the plants she brought was sweetgrass, one of the Potawatomi people’s four sacred plants. 

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  Daybreak - Awakening to Freedom...

  Friedrich Nietzsche, Tim Zengerink

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  What if you could break free from limiting beliefs, think for yourself, and awaken to a life of true freedom and self-discovery? 
  Daybreak is Friedrich Nietzsche’s groundbreaking work that encourages readers to question deeply ingrained moral systems and embrace life’s endless possibilities. This modern translation preserves the brilliance of Nietzsche’s original text while making his insights more accessible to today’s reader. 
  A radical departure from traditional philosophy, Daybreak explores the origins of morality, challenges conformity, and celebrates the power of the individual to shape their destiny. Whether you’re navigating life’s complexities, seeking greater self-awareness, or yearning to live more authentically, Nietzsche’s wisdom offers timeless guidance for the modern world. 
  What You’ll Discover in This Modern Translation: 
  - Challenge Conventional Morality – Learn to question societal norms and uncover the origins of moral values. 
  - Awaken to True Freedom – Explore the path to self-liberation and embrace life without fear or shame. 
  - Find Clarity in Complexity – Gain tools for independent thinking and making decisions with confidence. 
  - Discover Your Inner Strength – Unleash the power of your individuality and shape your own destiny. 
  Carefully adapted for contemporary readers, this edition of Daybreak ensures Nietzsche’s profound ideas are presented in clear, accessible language while retaining their depth and poetic brilliance. Practical examples and modern insights help you apply his philosophy to the challenges and opportunities of daily life. 
  Imagine living with unshakable confidence, clarity of purpose, and a fearless commitment to your own truth. Daybreak has inspired countless readers to awaken to life’s possibilities—now, it’s your turn. 
  Take the first step toward true freedom and self-discovery. Get your copy today and unlock Nietzsche’s timeless wisdom for a modern world.

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