The Northern Saga

Ernest Edward Kellett

Synopsis

There was a king in Denmark who was called Rolf Kraki: he was the noblest of the kings of old, alike in valour and in mildness, and also in lowliness of mind. And of this lowliness this story is a sign, which is ofttimes told. There was a boy named Vogg, small and poor: he came to King Rolf’s court. At that time the king was young and slight of body. Vogg came in and looked up at him. ‘Why lookest thou so at me?’ said the king. ‘I had heard’, said Vogg, ‘that King Rolf of Leidra was the greatest man in all the Northern lands: and now, there sits in the high-seat a Kraki or little thin pole, and men call that their king, though round him are twelve Berserks, all mightier than he, and Bodvar Bjarki mightier by far.’ The king, no whit offended, took the lad’s words kindly, and said, ‘Now thou hast lengthened my name, and henceforth I shall be known as Rolf Kraki. But ’tis the custom at a naming-feast to give gifts: take then this ring’; and he took his ring from his hand and gave it to Vogg. Then Vogg said, ‘This oath I take, that whosoever killeth thee, of him will I be the bane’. All men laughed at the boy’s boast; but the king said, ‘A little toy makes Vogg glad’.

Disponible depuis: 20/12/2023.

Sciences humaines et Humanités

D'autres livres qui pourraient vous intéresser

CS Lewis For Beginners

Louis Markos

C.S. Lewis For Beginners is a thorough examination of C. S. Lewis, the greatest Christian apologist of the twentieth century, throughout his career as an author and as a professor at Oxford University. A Christian apologist defends Christianity as a consistent and coherent worldview that squares with human reason, history, and desire. It offers answers to every facet of our lives on earth as well as answers to our questions about what happens after we die. What makes C.S. Lewis unique as an apologist is the way he balanced so perfectly reason and imagination, logic and intuition, and head and heart. In addition to writing such non-fiction apologetics books as Mere Christianity, The Problem of Pain, and Miracles, he wrote eleven novels: the seven Chronicles of Narnia, a trilogy of science-fiction adventures, and a haunting retelling of an old myth set in the ancient world. All eleven tell wonderful, captivating stories that stand on their own as fiction but that also support and bring to life the kinds of apologetical arguments he makes in his non-fiction. He also wrote two utterly unique works of fiction, The Screwtape Letters and The Great Divorce, that offer a fresh, highly original take on sin and temptation, angels and devils, and heaven and hell. And that’s not all. Lewis the apologist and novelist had a day job. He was a celebrated English professor at Oxford, and then Cambridge, University who wrote works of literary criticism that are still famous today. C.S. Lewis For Beginners takes the reader through the wardrobe of his complete catalog of writing.

Voir livre

Why AI Undermines Democracy and...

Mark Coeckelbergh

Across the world, AI is used as a tool for political manipulation and totalitarian repression. Stories about AI are often stories of polarization, discrimination, surveillance, and oppression. Is democracy in danger? And can we do anything about it? 
 
   
 
In this compelling and balanced book, Mark Coeckelbergh reveals the key risks posed by AI for democracy. He argues that AI, as currently used and developed, undermines fundamental principles on which liberal democracies are founded, such as freedom and equality. How can we make democracy more resilient in the face of AI? And, more positively, what can AI do for democracy? Coeckelbergh advocates not only for more democratic technologies, but also for new political institutions and a renewal of education to ensure that AI promotes, rather than hinders, the common good for the twenty-first century. 
 
  
 
Why AI Undermines Democracy and What to Do About It is a must-listen for anyone who is concerned about the fate of democracy.

Voir livre

Ingenious - A Biography of...

Richard Munson

The dramatic story of an ingenious man who explained nature and created a country. 
 
 
 
Benjamin Franklin was one of the preeminent scientists of his time. Driven by curiosity, he conducted cutting-edge research on electricity, heat, ocean currents, weather patterns, chemical bonds, and plants. But today, Franklin is remembered more for his political prowess and diplomatic achievements than his scientific creativity. 
 
 
 
In this incisive and rich account of Benjamin Franklin's life and career, Richard Munson recovers this vital part of Franklin's story, reveals his modern relevance, and offers a compelling portrait of a shrewd experimenter, clever innovator, and visionary physicist whose fame opened doors to negotiate French support and funding for American independence. 
 
 
 
Munson's riveting narrative explores how science underpins Franklin's entire story—from tradesman to inventor to nation-founder—and argues that Franklin's political life cannot be understood without giving proper credit to his scientific accomplishments.

Voir livre

How Am I Doing? - 40...

Dr. Corey Yeager, Cade Cunningham

Discover your purpose, honor your story, and explore who you want to be. 
Life is hard. But it gets a whole lot easier when you start to talk it out. In How Am I Doing?, you're invited into a series of conversations with yourself to improve your mental health and reconnect with who you want to be. 
Dr. Corey Yeager, psychotherapist for the NBA’s Detroit Pistons and most recently featured on Oprah and Prince Harry's The Me You Can't See on Apple TV+, offers you 40 questions to help you raise awareness of your thoughts and emotions and reconnect with who you want to be. 
Over the course of these 40 conversations with yourself, you're invited to:Build trust with yourselfConsider how past traumas affect your life todayGrow a practice of positive self-talkLet go of guilt and regret from your pastDevelop mental health strategies for moments when you're depressed or anxiousIncrease your confidence and embrace your emotions 
  
Each of the 40 questions is paired with a short, thoughtful reflection from Dr. Yeager, along with prompts and self-care strategies to help you look at yourself in the mirror and come into alignment with who you want to be. 
So join the conversation; nothing is off-limits here. Come check in with yourself and take these small, simple steps to journey toward a more honest and harmonious way of living.

Voir livre

Generational Wealth: Rich From...

Professor Gee

Generational Wealth: Rich From the Inside Out is not just about money. It's about building lasting success through character, discipline, and purpose. This book explores the core values that create true generational wealth, including integrity, humility, accountability, effective communication and comprehension skills, while being a boundless & perpetual learner. It's designed to empower individuals from all walks of life by combining timeless wisdom with practical insights for real-life application. Whether you're seeking personal growth or financial stability, this book offers a blueprint for becoming the kind of person success was meant to follow. 
The book is designed to complement the teachings found on seeyourdollar.com—which is a platform dedicated to educating underserved communities about the core principles of financial literacy. While the website focuses on the numbers, such as compound interest, credit formulas, cash flow, and how money actually works, this book focuses on the values that numbers could never teach and the traits that money could never buy. 
Because wealth doesn't follow the individual; it follows the principles applied by the individual!

Voir livre

Triumph over Trauma - Find...

Keith Wall, Gregory L. Jantz

Traumatic experiences happen to nearly everyone, at some time, in some form. The aftereffects--depression, anxiety, addiction, panic attacks, insomnia, and more--can affect us for years or even a lifetime. But the brokenness following a traumatic event is never a life sentence. We are all changed by trauma, but we do not have to be defined by it. 
 
Drawing on cutting-edge research, Triumph over Trauma empowers you to find relief and hope once and for all. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, this whole-person treatment approach recognizes you as a unique constellation of emotional, physical, intellectual, relational, and spiritual dimensions. This book explains how trauma affects your emotions, body, brain, relationships, soul, and dreams. Then it shows you how to create a personalized plan to find your way back to wholeness, joy, and peace.

Voir livre