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  Dostoevsky - A Very Short...

  Deborah Martinsen

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  Fyodor Dostoevsky became the writer best known for his treatment of the big questions of ethics, religion, and philosophy. 
   
   
   
  In this Very Short Introduction, Deborah Martinsen explores Dostoevsky's tumultuous life story: his political imprisonment and narrow escape from execution, his Siberian exile, his gambling addiction, his romantic marriage, and his literary success. Martinsen also delves into his major works—Notes from Underground, Crime and Punishment, The Idiot, Demons, The Brothers Karamazov, The Diary of a Writer, and more. Each chapter analyzes a key theme or aspect of Dostoevsky's writing that showcases his profound insights into human nature and society: doubling, freedom, shame, social justice, scandal, aesthetics, ethics, faith, and the eternal questions. Martinsen also demonstrates how Dostoevsky's novels remain relevant today as they address pressing questions about freedom, morality, and meaning in a complex world.

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  Kaizen - 1% Better Every Day

  Araki Yoshikawa

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  Have you also often tried to change your life and found that it is not so easy? Maybe it was trying to lose weight, personal development, sports, finances or self-employment, etc. Do you remember the attempts you failed at? When you gave in to your inner pig for the sake of peace, or when you were no longer able or willing to withstand the pressure and you felt put on the defensive?Then you should definitely take a look at the Japanese change philosophy "Kaizen". With this philosophy you will learn how to approach your success and your goals with small steps but with high efficiency and how to reach your goals after all. Would you like to revive dreams and goals that have long since been filed away and to come closer step by step, without much effort, until the realization is inevitable? Wouldn't life immediately become much more meaningful again?Then turn to this book with its Japanese philosophy, which found its origin in large business groups and has continued its successful path into personal development. Kaizen means to approach improvements step by step instead of trying to bring about radical changes. The goal of the method is to continuously bring about minimal change and thus come inevitably closer to the goal.

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  Soothing Music for Babies and...

  Soothing Music for Babies and...

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  - Does your baby have a hard time falling asleep?- Are you looking for peaceful, soothing music your baby can fall asleep to ...-... but don't want to hear "Rock-a-Bye Baby" for the thousandth time?Enjoy modern lullabies that will reliably soothe you and your baby gently to sleep. To fall asleep, children need to feel safe. The soothing sleep music composed especially for babies and their parents helps you create a snug, secure atmosphere.The unique soundscapes (piano, keyboard, guitar) satisfy our human need for security and relaxation. They are based on scientific studies that demonstrate the positive effects of music on our sleeping habits. In combination with the music, you will also hear the sound of ocean waves gently lapping at the shore. Ocean sounds are well loved by babies as they simulate their pre-birth experience in the womb, which babies remember fondly. The sound of the waves comforts them and promotes even, harmonious breathing.This premium audiobook contains:Eleven unique sleep tracks with a running time of over 120 minutes, composed by certified music therapists and played at the same rhythm as the resting heart rate. In addition, there are comforting nature sounds that satisfy our human need for security and relaxation.Can't wait to play the music? Then download it now!**** NOTE: SEVERAL of the tracks on the audiobook are played briefly in the audio sample. ****

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  Swing Low volume 1 - A History...

  Walter R. Strickland

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  Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Award Finalist
  A Groundbreaking Portrait of African American Christianity
  The history of African American Christianity is one of the determined faith of a people driven to pursue spiritual and social uplift for themselves and others to God's glory. Yet stories of faithful Black Christians have often been forgotten or minimized. The dynamic witness of the Black church in the United States is an essential part of Christian history that must be heard and dependably retold.
  In this groundbreaking two-volume work, Walter R. Strickland II does just that through a theological-intellectual history highlighting the ways theology has formed and motivated Black Christianity across the centuries. Through his original research he has identified five theological anchors grounding African Americans in Christian orthodoxy:
  
  - Big God
  - Jesus
  - Conversion and walking in the Spirit
  - The Good Book
  - Deliverance
  In volume 1, a narrative history, Strickland tells the story of these themes from the 1600s to the present. He explores the crucial ecclesiastical, social, and theological developments, including the rise of Black evangelicalism as well as broader contributions to politics and culture.
  Swing Low offers a defining rubric under which to observe, understand, and learn from the diverse and living entity that is African American Christianity. Volume 2, a companion anthology, covers the breadth of these historical developments by presenting primary-source documents so we can listen to Black Christianity in its own words.

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  Life and Marvelous Adventures of...

  J. W. Buel

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  Life and Marvelous Adventures of Wild Bill is a book of fantastic stories about one man surviving against overwhelming odds. It is a boiling pot of adventure and violence, a story of a humble man who did not care much for is notoriety and fame. This book is one of the best biographies of Wild Bill Hickok that has ever been written. James Butler Hickok, better known as "Wild Bill" Hickok, was a folk hero of the American Old West known for his life on the frontier as a soldier, scout, lawman, gambler, showman, and actor, and for his involvement in many famous gunfights.

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  Empedocles - The Four Elements...

  Hector Davidson

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  Empedocles, a philosopher and poet from the ancient Greek city of Acragas (modern-day Agrigento, Sicily), lived during the 5th century BCE and is often regarded as one of the most original thinkers of his time. His life and works remain an intriguing fusion of science, mysticism, and poetry. Though much of what we know about Empedocles comes from fragments of his writings, his ideas have had a profound and lasting influence on philosophy, science, and even religion. 
    
  Empedocles is best known for his theory of the four elements—earth, air, fire, and water—which he posited as the fundamental building blocks of the universe. Unlike his predecessors, who sought to explain the world through a singular substance (such as water for Thales or air for Anaximenes), Empedocles argued that these four elements combined and separated through two cosmic forces: Love (Philia) and Strife (Neikos). Love brings the elements together, fostering harmony and unity, while Strife pulls them apart, creating division and chaos. This cyclical process of combination and separation underlies the ongoing changes in the cosmos. 
    
  In addition to his materialistic philosophy, Empedocles incorporated spiritual and mystical elements into his worldview. He believed in the transmigration of souls, suggesting that human beings and other living creatures are bound to an endless cycle of reincarnation. According to Empedocles, the soul is trapped in a cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, and it can achieve liberation through purification and virtuous living. His philosophical system thus integrated both natural and ethical concerns, urging individuals to live in harmony with the forces of the cosmos and pursue a life of virtue.

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