Publisher: Parkstone International
An ethnological and sociological reflection is lead by Professor Döpp on this fascinating matter that brings to the most incongruous revelations. Beyond our cultural and religious upbringings, women and men pursue their fantasies, which the author tries to unravel with the rigour of a scientist for the pleasure of our eyes and of our mind.
Vedanta is an ancient philosophy that teaches us that true happiness and fulfilment can only be found within ourselves. This audiobook, "VEDANTA: The Ancient Indian Wisdom for Living a Fulfilled Life," is designed to guide you in unlocking the wisdom of Vedanta and applying it to your everyday life. By the end of this course, you will possess the knowledge and practical wisdom necessary to attain a state of enduring happiness and fulfilment. Join us on this transformative journey. Namaste!Show book
The Velvet Underground and Nico has influenced the sound of more bands than any other album. And remarkably, it still sounds as fresh and challenging today as it did upon its release in 1967. In this book, Joe Harvard covers everything from Lou Reed's lyrical genius to John Cale's groundbreaking instrumentation, and from the creative input of Andy Warhol to the fine details of the recording process. With input from co-producer Norman Dolph and Velvets fan Jonathan Richman, Harvard documents the creation of a record which - in the eyes of many - has never been matched.Show book
No one gives you a manual for how to be a great leader. Enter leadership expert Donna Lichaw. Drawing on psychology, neuroscience, design thinking, and her years of experience coaching business leaders from the likes of Amazon, Disney, Google, and Mastercard, Lichaw's tried-and-true leadership development methods will empower you to activate your superpowers, achieve your mission, and bring your team along for the ride. In this actionable four-part framework, you'll learn: ● How to own and leverage your core story as a leader ● How to activate your leadership superpowers—and manage your personal Kryptonite ● How to develop a strategic roadmap to achieve your personal and business goals ● How to make a lasting impact that only you can make With compelling examples from her extensive executive coaching career, Lichaw brings her background in storytelling and filmmaking to bear in this entertaining and engaging guide. Whether you're a founder, senior leader, or still aspiring to senior leadership, The Leader's Journey is an essential resource for anyone looking to step into their power and make a difference in their business and the world.Show book
“Does it hurt?” When you’re a tattoo artist, that’s the most universal question. For Chris MacDonald, the answer is simple: hurts less than a broken heart. Those words are painted above the entrance to his shop, Under My Thumb Tattoos, as a reminder. Chris and his brothers were as wild as the wind, in their house among the fields of Alliston, Ontario, when their parents divorced. Shell-shocked, they were uprooted and brought to Toronto by their dad. Their mother’s mental illness worsened in the aftermath, and she disappeared. As a teenager, Chris left home and found himself immersed in the city’s underbelly, a world where drugs, skateboarding, and punk rock reigned. Between the youth shelters, suicidal thoughts, and haunted apartments, a light shined: and it was art. He eventually found himself following the path of his brother, Rob, and pursuing life as a tattooist. Then, at the height of a destructive summer, everything changed: he met Megan, the girl who would become his rock of ages. This remarkable memoir examines what tattooing means to MacDonald and traces the connection his artistic motives have to both his family and childhood. The Things I Came Here With is about how crucial our past is to understanding our future, but it’s also a love letter to his daughter about the importance of expression, life’s uncertainty, and beauty.Show book
Why do we keep returning to Agatha Christie's ingenious puzzles and Raymond Chandler's hard-boiled murder mysteries? What do spy thrillers teach us, and what accounts for the renewed popularity of morally ambiguous noirs? In The Mysterious Romance of Murder, the poet and critic David Lehman explores a wide variety of outstanding books and movies—some famous (The Maltese Falcon, Double Indemnity), some known mainly to aficionados—with style, wit, and passion. Lehman revisits the smoke-filled jazz clubs from the classic noir films of the 1940s, the iconic set pieces that defined Hitchcock's America, the interwar intrigue of Eric Ambler's best fictions, and the intensity of attraction between Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer, Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman. He also considers the evocative elements of noir—cigarettes, cocktails, wisecracks, and jazz standards—and offers five original noir poems (including a pantoum inspired by the 1944 film Laura) and ironic astrological profiles of Barbara Stanwyck, Marlene Dietrich, and Graham Greene. Written by a connoisseur with an uncanny feel for the language and mood of mystery, espionage, and noir, The Mysterious Romance of Murder will delight fans of the genre and newcomers alike.Show book
Are you a fan of some high-profile male musicians, and want to know more about other highly influential men in the music industry? You may have read a few biographies on some of the most influential men in music, but now you’re searching for a book that covers many great artists, all in one place. Or, maybe you are familiar with all of the musicians and producers covered in this book, but you want to delve much deeper into their upbringing, their personalities, and their start in the music business... Well, you’re in luck! Leading Men in Music answers all your musical questions. This book is the only reference you’ll need for facts on the top influential male musicians since the 1970s. You’ll feel invested in each of these musical leaders as you learn more about them as real people, rather than celebrities. You’ll not only find yourself fascinated by their music and how their career developed, but also their personal lives behind the music. This book highlights the common themes of decency and generosity across all of these musical leaders and shows you how all of these men maintained high-profile and successful careers. Inside Leading Men in Music, discover the facts on various artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Ed Sheeran, Freddie Mercury, Kenny Rogers, Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, and much more! It’s time you learned the truth about these influential and successful men of the music industry. Read Leading Men in Music today and take your knowledge of the most influential men in music to the next level!Show book
