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  Empathy - Developing Deep...

  Coral Nunez

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  Empathy is one of the most profound and transformative qualities that we can cultivate in our lives. It allows us to connect with others on a deep emotional level, fostering understanding, compassion, and trust. In a world where individualism and surface-level interactions often dominate, empathy offers a refreshing and essential antidote. It enables us to not only understand the perspectives of others but also to feel their emotions and respond with care and support. This deep emotional connection is the cornerstone of strong, healthy relationships, whether in personal, professional, or social contexts. 
    
  In this book, we will explore the nature of empathy, its importance in building meaningful connections, and practical ways to develop and nurture it in our everyday lives. We will examine the different facets of empathy, including cognitive empathy—the ability to understand another's thoughts and viewpoints—and emotional empathy, which allows us to feel the emotions of others. By recognizing and cultivating both of these forms of empathy, we can better navigate the complexities of human relationships and respond more effectively to the needs of others.

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  Tao meditations

  Martin Palmer, Zhao Xiaomin

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  Taoist meditation is an essential aspect of spiritual practice in the Taoist tradition. Focused on harmony with nature and the Universe, it offers a path to inner peace and deep understanding of oneself and the world around us. Unlike other forms of meditation, it emphasizes flow and transformation, mimicking the natural movement of the Tao, the universal force. In Taoist literature, such as Lao Tzu's "Tao Te Ching", these principles are explored and guided, allowing for rewarding and enlightening practice. This book on Taoist meditation will be a valuable addition for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of these ancient concepts and integrate meditation into their daily life.

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  The Socratic Dialogues -...

  Plato

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  The influence of Plato, his Dialogues and his ‘Academy’, cast a long shadow. Around 35 Dialogues, almost all featuring Socrates as the principal figure, are generally ascribed to Plato and form one of the most important threads in Western philosophy  These four Dialogues may fall into the ‘Attributed Texts’ category, but they are of sufficient interest to warrant study in our time and when set against the principal canon.  
   
  The recording opens with Alcibiades I. Socrates’ interlocuter is well known as a young, charismatic figure of the time, and appears in the Symposium and Protagoras. The subject under discussion is justice and injustice. Socrates questions the over-confident Alcibiades about his understanding of these issues, which is crucial for someone about to play an active role in public life. It is the longest Dialogue of the four. 
   
  Hippias is another young man. A Sophist, brimming with the confidence of youth to the extent of being vain and boastful. He appears in two Dialogues on this recording, the Lesser Hippias and the Greater Hippias. The Lesser Hippias is a witty and lively conversation in which Hippias is keen to display his abilities only to be shaken by patient questioning by the astute Socrates. The Greater Hippias, a discussion about beauty, contains some interesting elements, while also showing how the form became diluted in the hands of lesser followers of Plato.  
   
  The final Dialogue, Menexenus is a special case. It was an important form in Athenian society and this is a rare surviving example. It has been included here in a new recording so it can be listened to in the context of ‘Attributed Dialogues’, rather than a fully accepted work by Plato. The background to each Dialogue is set by Benjamin Jowett. David Rintoul continues his persuasive characterisation of the masterful Socrates.

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  Belonging - A History of Indian...

  Ashwin Desai, Goolam Vahed

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  What does it mean to belong? 
  Across oceans and centuries, this sweeping narrative shuttles between the corridors of the Colonial Office in London, the contested streets of Durban, and the changing power dynamics within the British Raj.  
  The first boatload of indentured Indians arrived in Natal in 1860. Thousands were to follow. In haunting detail, the book captures the plight of these labourers as well as the vicious onslaught faced by the merchant class for daring to outpace their colonial rivals. At its core are the untold struggles of Indian South Africans as they confront the ever-present threat of repatriation.  
  Sensitive to shifting political terrains, the book weaves together seismic events – the independence of India, the coming of apartheid and the threat once more of mass expulsions – with the texture of everyday life. The granting of citizenship in 1961 is accompanied by mass relocations as the Group Areas Act rips communities from their roots. Yet, out of this despair, barren townships on the edges of cities are turned into places of hope.  
  In the final chapters, the fall of apartheid offers a moment of transcendence. Yet it also asks: what does it mean, at last, to belong? It is a fascinating story of the global and the local, of resistance and collaboration, and undefeated optimism. This is a book for anyone who has ever sought a place to call home.

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  Parmenides

  Plato

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  "Parmenides" is one of Plato's dialogues in which the philosopher Parmenides visits Athens and engages in a philosophical conversation with a young Socrates. "Parmenides" is a complex and nuanced exploration of the nature of reality and the limits of human knowledge. Through the dialogue between Parmenides and Socrates, Plato explores the challenges of developing a coherent philosophical theory, as well as the importance of engaging in critical thinking and dialogue in order to refine and improve one's ideas. Read in English, unabridged.

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  Golden Age Awakens The: The Lost...

  Ciprian Julei

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  The Golden Age Awakens: The Lost Truth of Humanity 
  UNVEIL THE TRUTH THEY DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW 
  Beneath the thin veneer of recorded history lies a forgotten reality—one so profound it would shatter our understanding of human civilization. 
  • The spectacular truth about the Dacian civilization—guardians of cosmic knowledge that predates recorded history • Secret underground chambers discovered in Romania's Bucegi Mountains containing technology beyond our current scientific understanding • Ancient sound technology that could manipulate consciousness, matter, and even time itself • Evidence of deliberate historical falsification by powers determined to keep humanity disconnected from its true heritage • The hidden matriarchal wisdom tradition that preserved crucial knowledge through millennia of persecution 
  For decades, academic institutions and powerful interests have systematically buried these revelations. Now, as we stand at the threshold of a new era, this knowledge re-emerges—offering not just a revolutionary view of our past, but a transformative vision for humanity's future. 
  "The most explosive revelation of hidden history since 'Fingerprints of the Gods.' Julei connects dots that rewire your understanding of human potential." – Readers are saying 
  Are you ready to discover what was lost? What if everything you thought you knew about human history was built on carefully constructed lies? 
  THE GOLDEN AGE AWAKENS is not just a book—it's the key to unlocking your connection to humanity's extraordinary forgotten legacy. 
  [WARNING: Once you've seen the truth, you cannot unsee it.]

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