Maison d'édition: University of Buckingham Press
Structured around the Equality Act and written collaboratively, Diverse Educators: A Manifesto aims to capture the collective voice of the teaching community and to showcase the diverse lived experiences of educators.
Who became Britain's first Prime Minister on 3 April 1721? When was Karl Marx born? Where and when was the first battle of the Wars of the Roses? When did Big Ben first bong? When did the first British woman cast her vote? (Clue: It wasn't 1918.) Find the answers to these questions and many more in this landmark political history. From the first meeting of an elected English parliament on 20 January 1265 to the tabling of the Bill of Rights on 13 February 1689; from the Peterloo massacre of 16 August 1819 to Britain voting to leave the EU on 23 June 2016, there is a growing thirst for knowledge about the history of our constitutional settlement, our party system and how our parliamentary democracy has developed. Writing as an observer of political history, but also as someone with an opinion, acclaimed political broadcaster Iain Dale charts the main events of the last few hundred years, with one event per page, per day. 'The indefatigable Iain Dale always cuts to the nub of politics.' Adam BoultonVoir livre
This book a reference guide to mystical and magical orders around the world. Major religions are not the focus although I do in include some mystical organizations within some religions. These organizations include Jewish Kabbalah in Judaism, and the Sufis in Islam.There are many societies around the world which don’t fall into the standard religious categories. Some are spiritual in nature, and the ones listed here are those which follow some types of mystical and/or spiritual practices or beliefs.Many of these organizations subscribe to the beliefs that through our own efforts we can develop our spiritual abilities which can do amazing things.The groups listed are also current and have active members in our world. I’ve also included some metaphysical organizations which also have spiritual goals but may also include a focus on the mystical.There is also some history of the usage of psychedelic plants for spiritual and paranormal experiences. (Disclaimer: these can be very dangerous and should only be done with experienced practitioners.)Not included are organizations who worship or follow Satan or the Devil.Voir livre
What if you could confront the darkest corners of the human mind, explore the nature of guilt, and uncover the path to redemption? Crime and Punishment: Dostoevsky’s Exploration of Guilt, Redemption, and Justice brings you Fyodor Dostoevsky’s masterpiece of psychological and moral complexity, thoughtfully adapted for today’s listeners. Set in the grim streets of 19th-century St. Petersburg, Crime and Punishment tells the story of Raskolnikov, a young man who commits a terrible crime and descends into a torment of guilt and self-doubt. Through his harrowing journey, Dostoevsky examines morality and desperation, the search for redemption, and the complex nature of justice. This isn’t just a story of crime—it’s a profound exploration of human nature, ethics, and the choices that define us. Whether you’re a lover of classic literature, a student of psychology, or someone seeking a deeply moving and thought-provoking story, Dostoevsky’s masterpiece will challenge and inspire you. What You’ll Discover: - The Depths of Human Psychology: Follow Raskolnikov’s inner turmoil as he grapples with guilt, morality, and consequences. - The Struggle for Redemption: Discover how forgiveness can emerge from the darkest moments of despair. - A Reflection on Justice and Morality: Explore timeless questions about crime, punishment, and atonement. - Accessible for Today’s Listeners: Enjoy Dostoevsky’s storytelling in a clear, modern translation preserving its depth and beauty. Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment is a gripping exploration of guilt, justice, and redemption that remains as relevant today as ever. His insights into the human mind reveal universal truths about morality, choices, and the fragile balance between darkness and light within us all. Download your copy today and immerse yourself in Dostoevsky’s timeless masterpiece of the human experience.Voir livre
Become a Happy Person Through Positivity and Self-Care“A wonderful blend of motivation, inspiration, and explanation, The Happiness Makeover is a recipe for enjoying today and all your tomorrows.” —David Niven, PhD, author of The 100 Simple Secrets of Happy PeopleFrom M.J. Ryan, one of the creators of the New York Times bestselling Random Acts of Kindness series, The Happiness Makeover teaches you how to be a happy person and enjoy the experience of life again.Train your brain to be optimistic, even in the darkest situations. From stress management tips to positive and motivational quotes, M.J. Ryan’s positivity book shows you how to transform your mindset so that you can face any difficult challenge thrown your way.We all want the things that we are sure will make us a happy person —money, success, independence, and love. But when we finally get them, we can find to our surprise that we are the same miserable, moody, or unhappy person we always were. Do things have to be that way? Absolutely not!Cultivating the ability to feel contentment is the key. There are people whose lives are full of serious challenges who nevertheless feel peace and joy —and there are those who have few difficulties in life and yet feel hopeless negativity. You can teach yourself to be a happy person and enjoy your days. M.J. Ryan, the bestselling author of The Power of Patience and Attitudes of Gratitude, shows you how in this positive thinking guide. The Happiness Makeover gives you a plan that can help you:Clear away happiness hindrances like worry, fear, envy, and grudgesDiscover happiness boosters with gratitude and hopeRewire your brain to experience joyLearn to think optimistically and be a happy personIf you enjoyed optimism books and positivity books like A Year of Positive Thinking, The Happiness Trap, or Habits of a Happy Brain, then you’ll love The Happiness Makeover.Voir livre
Are you looking for some interesting bedtime stories?Does your kid love to read fiction?Do you want to develop the reading skill of your kid? If yes, you are going to have this incredible "Interesting Storybook for Inquisitive Kids" to satisfy your kid's curious nature. Stories have always been and will continue to be an integral element of human culture. We learn about one another, our pasts, and our cultures via stories. New stories are being lived, recounted, and created every day, whether for amusement or to chronicle a real-life incident. Even if there were only one story for every person who had ever lived, there would still be billions of stories around the globe; it would be impossible to count them all. Bedtime stories are beneficial because they aid in the formation of ties, the promotion of reading, the development of speaking and language skills, and the inspiration of creativity. Reading bedtime stories to kids is critical to a child's development. As Philip Pullman rightly puts it, "After nourishment, shelter, and companionship, stories are what we need the most in the world." Telling stories helps children develop their reading skills, excellent writing, sentence construction, imagination, creativity, and communication skills. By reading this book, the kids will be able toImprove their reading comprehension.Enhance their imaginative power.Learn some important life lessons.Learn some moral lessons.Become better human beings. If you really wish to bring a positive change in your kid's life, click the "Buy Now" button and gift a valuable book to your kid.Voir livre
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER USA TODAY BESTSELLER Winner of the New England Book Award for Nonfiction "The best of what memoir can accomplish . . . pulling no punches on the path to truth, but it always finds the capacity for grace and joy." —Esquire, "Best Memoirs of the Year" A TIME Best Book of the Season * A Rolling Stone Top Culture Pick * A Publishers Weekly Best Memoir of the Season * A Buzzfeed Book Pick * A Goodreads Readers' Most Anticipated Book * A Chicago Tribune Book Pick * A Boston.com Book You Should Read * A Los Angeles Times Book to Add to Your Reading List * An Entertainment Weekly Best Book of the Month Isaac Fitzgerald has lived many lives. He's been an altar boy, a bartender, a fat kid, a smuggler, a biker, a prince of New England. But before all that, he was a bomb that exploded his parents' lives—or so he was told. In Dirtbag, Massachusetts, Fitzgerald, with warmth and humor, recounts his ongoing search for forgiveness, a more far-reaching vision of masculinity, and a more expansive definition of family and self. Fitzgerald's memoir-in-essays begins with a childhood that moves at breakneck speed from safety to violence, recounting an extraordinary pilgrimage through trauma to self-understanding and, ultimately, acceptance. From growing up in a Boston homeless shelter to bartending in San Francisco, from smuggling medical supplies into Burma to his lifelong struggle to make peace with his body, Fitzgerald strives to take control of his own story: one that aims to put aside anger, isolation, and entitlement to embrace the idea that one can be generous to oneself by being generous to others. Gritty and clear-eyed, loud-hearted and beautiful, Dirtbag, Massachusetts is a rollicking book that might also be a lifeline. "Fitzgerald nestles comfortably on a bar stool beside writers like Kerouac, Bukowski, Richard Price and Pete Hamill . . . The book’s charm is in its telling of male misbehavior and, occasionally, the things we men get right. The fights nearly all come with forgiveness. It is about the ways men struggle to make sense of themselves and the romance men too often find in the bottom of a bottle of whiskey . . . an endearing and tattered catalog of one man's transgressions and the ways in which it is our sins, far more than our virtues, that make us who we are." —New York Times Book Review "Isaac Fitzgerald's memoir-in-essays is a bighearted read infused with candor, sharp humor, and the hope that comes from discovering saints can be found in all sorts of places." —Rolling Stone, "Top Culture Picks of the Month" "Dirtbag, Massachusetts is the best of what memoir can accomplish. It's blisteringly honest and vulnerable, pulling no punches on the path to truth, but it always finds the capacity for grace and joy." —Esquire, "Best Memoirs of the Year" "Told without piety or violin strains of uplift, but rather, an embrace of the chaos of just getting by." —Chicago Tribune, "Books for Summer 2022: Our Picks" "Fitzgerald reflects on his origins—and coming to terms with self-consciousness, anger, and strained family relationships. His writing is gritty yet vulnerable." —TIME, "27 New Books You Need to Read This Summer" "Fitzgerald never stopped searching for a community that would embrace him. That search took him from San Francisco to Burma (now Myanmar), and he candidly shares the formative experiences that helped him put aside anger to live with acceptance and understanding." —Washington Post, "12 Noteworthy Books for July" "Fitzgerald's projectVoir livre
