Casa editrice: e-artnow
This novel was inspired by the receipt of a letter to Stacpoole in which the writer (an ex-Foreign Legion soldier) suggested that his story would make a good book. This novel is the result and is loosely based on the soldier's experiences in Africa.
'Oh yes, he seemed to say, Death is stronger than I am.' A deeply reflective and profound collection of essays meditating on the beauty, fragility and fleeting nature of life, from one of the most pioneering modernist voices in literary history: Virginia Woolf. First published in 1942 after Woolf's death, The Death of the Moth and Other Essays effortlessly blends candid personal reflection, social critique and literary analysis. Across the collection, Woolf explores everything from life, death, the creative process, politics, nature and the role of women in contemporary society, always told with her characteristic lyrical style and sharp intellect. The title essay, 'The Death of the Moth', written in the midst of Woolf's own depression, utilises the image of a moth's final moments as a powerful metaphor for the fleeting nature of life. The result is a profoundly moving and exquisitely written exploration to the meaning of life as we know it. This audiobook edition is skilfully read by Georgia Maguire. Virginia Woolf (1882 – 1941) was one of the most significant novelists of the twentieth century. A modernist writer and progressive thinker, she is known for her stream of consciousness narrative style and influence on feminist criticism. Her works have been translated into over fifty languages and are widely read and adapted to this day.Mostra libro
Discover the transformative power of Montessori education in this comprehensive guide from the Montessori Foundation. Over twenty years after the first edition laid the groundwork for twenty-first-century Montessori education, this revised and expanded edition of The Montessori Way incorporates the latest research and practical applications, culminating in an all-encompassing modern guide to understanding and implementing the Montessori method in various settings. An essential reference for both educators and parents, it starts with a strong emphasis on the core principles of Montessori, such as child-centered learning, independence, and hands-on experiences.Offering expert advice drawn from decades of experience in Montessori education, this revised edition includes:Comprehensive Coverage: From the history of Montessori education to its modern-day applications, the book offers an in-depth look at this unique approach.Practical Guidance: Learn how to set up a Montessori-friendly environment at home or in the classroom, complete with tips on materials, activities, and routines.Developmental Insights: Gain a deeper understanding of how Montessori supports different stages of child development, including cognitive, social, and emotional growth.Real-Life Examples: Discover success stories and case studies that illustrate the positive impact of Montessori education on children.New to this edition:The latest research on executive function and self-regulation, brain-based learning, as well as equity and accessExpanded content, with new chapters and expanded sections on the Montessori approach for infants and toddlers, key components of a Montessori classroom, and how to determine if Montessori is the right path for your childEnhanced visuals, including new illustrations and diagramsOnline resources to support hands-on learningWhether you are a Montessori teacher in training, an educator seeking enrichment, or an interested parent, The Montessori Way, Revised and Expanded is an indispensable resource, providing practical tools and insights to help children thrive in a supportive and nurturing environment.With its updated content and expanded scope, this book is the ultimate guide for fostering a lifelong love of learning.Mostra libro
How indolent practices in Latinx LGBTQ culture challenge capitalist imperatives to be productive. Revolting Indolence makes a case for laziness as an aesthetic-political strategy for countering the oppressive logics of cisheteronormative racial capitalism. Focusing on ways in which queer and trans Latinx people demonstrate the unwillingness of their participation in "productivist" ethics and allied respectability politics, Marcos Gonsalez argues that slacking off, lounging, daydreaming, and partying are liberatory practices. Gonsalez explores how queer and trans Latinx artists refute discourses in which work is a moral good. In Paris Is Burning, RuPaul's Drag Race, documentary photography of queer and trans Latinx life in Los Angeles, and other sources, Gonsalez identifies two lazy styles: first, flagrant refusals of work that critique capitalist reason; and second, the invention of alternative aesthetic worlds beyond racial capitalism and violence targeting queer and trans people, whose rejection of the cisgender nuclear family paradigm is rightly seen as threatening the stability of a functioning capitalist system. Reclaiming laziness as a resource for radical imagining, Revolting Indolence asks us to do that which we want most and which capitalist exploitation can least tolerate: to slow down.Mostra libro
In The Ethics of Rhetoric, Richard M. Weaver evaluates the ethical and cultural role of rhetoric and its reflection on society. Weaver draws upon classical notions of rhetoric in Plato's Phaedrus, and he examines the effectiveness and implications of the manipulation of language in the works of Lincoln, Burke, and Milton. In this collection of essays, Weaver examines how different types of rhetoric persuade, their varying levels of effectiveness and credibility, and how one's manner of argumentation and style of persuasion are indicative of character. Ultimately, Weaver argues that the cultivation of pure language creates pure people. Initially published in 1953, The Ethics of Rhetoric remains timeless in its evaluation of rhetoric's role in society. Richard M. Weaver (1910-1963) an esteemed scholar, humanist, cultural critic, and political philosopher, revolutionized conservativism of the mid-twentieth century. Weaver's original scholarship produced groundbreaking insight on human nature and society.Mostra libro
Struggling to understand what life is all about? Why you are here, the reason for it all, the goal? If so, the answers you are searching for may lie within this cherished work. Dr. Matthew Barnes, chemist, biochemist, doctor, and bestselling author of The Emerald Tablet 101, The Bhagavad Gita 101, and The Tao Te Ching 101 presents his interpretation of the second of ten primary Hindu Upanishads, and he does so in a way that is powerful, yet unusually simple, straightforward, and easy to absorb. In this work, you’ll learn:about the journey the Hindus believe we are all on, and what lies at the end.the purpose of our obstacles. (This explanation alone is worth the price of admission.)what made the difference for the Jesuses, Buddhas, and Muhammads of this world, and how you can become one of them. “In the whole world, there is no study so beneficial and so elevating as that of the Upanishads. It has been the solace of my life. It will be the solace of my death.” -Arthur Schopenhauer, German philosopher. Don’t just read this book, embody its teachings. Do so and another world of perception, and meaning, awaits. You will never experience another ordinary moment again. What are you waiting for? Scroll up and reserve your copy now!Mostra libro
“If I couldn't laugh, I'd rather die.” – Claudette Colbert The 1930s were the height of the classical Hollywood era, known for lavish studio productions by heavyweights like MGM, RKO, Warner Brothers, Paramount, and 20th Century Fox, which were operating at the height of their powers. Every major studio possessed a long roster of contract players, and films were released at such a rapid pace that it made for an especially competitive environment within the industry. Even while America remained in the throes of the Great Depression, the film industry continued to flourish, and movies easily supplanted the theater as the main attraction for American entertainment. Indeed, it would be no exaggeration to claim that the film industry reached its zenith during the decade precisely because it offered an affordable (if very temporary) escape from the anxieties of the economic woes of the era. When the American Film Institute ranked its top 50 screen legends of the 20th century, many of the people named had careers spanning several decades, but one of them managed the feat despite living less than three decades. Ranked as the 22nd greatest actress of the 20th century, Jean Harlow was on the screen for less than 10 years, but in that time the “Blonde Bombshell” became the most popular actress of the 1930s, eclipsing superstars like Joan Crawford and Norma Shearer along the way. In fact, the platinum blonde accomplished that feat as a leading lady for just five years before her premature death of renal failure at the age of 26. Carole Lombard has been memorialized in many fitting ways as an actress, and one of her biggest contributions to Hollywood was the blond archetype that the film industry used successfully for decades in screwball comedies, paving the way for the success of women like Marilyn Monroe. Perhaps the most remarkable aspect of that fact is that it was actually based on Carole’s gushing personality.Mostra libro
