Traduttore Anke Dreher Gunther Olesch
Casa editrice: Glomarble
Siddhartha is a religious novel published in 1922 by Herman Hesse, who was deeply interested in Eastern thought.
Working as a stripper and escort is anything but easy. You are often treated like a living blow-up doll and a therapist simultaneously. It’s a life that many judge easily…until you know more. Sita Kaylin, a California native who’s been in the sex industry since 1992, has lived the pitfalls of being naked in front of strangers and the absurdities that arise when you fake intimacy for a living. Sita left home when she was sixteen, worked hard at several jobs and eventually started college after dropping out of high school. There, a roommate turned her on to stripping, revealing a way out of the crushing financial pressures she felt and her struggles as a pre-law student with very little time or energy to study. She had no idea how wild her journey would become and what a large part of her life it would be. Sita’s stories take shape through an often altered, occasionally sarcastic, sometimes illegal, and frequently funny magnifying glass she holds up to not just the sex industry, but also to human needs and desires, modern relationships, mental health, personal independence. Anything But a Wasted Life is the autobiography of an unorthodox journey about a woman who has rarely said “no” to life. The majority of this book was written in strip clubs and dive bars around Los Angeles.Mostra libro
What if the greatest threat to society wasn’t ignorance—but cleverness without conscience? Clouds by Aristophanes is a scathing comedic masterpiece that lampoons Socratic philosophy and the Athenian obsession with rhetorical trickery. This modern translation revives the wit, rhythm, and political punch of Aristophanes’ classic play, in which a debt-ridden father seeks to cheat his way to freedom by mastering the art of deceit—under the tutelage of a ridiculous, cloud-dwelling Socrates. What you’ll discover inside: • A satirical comedy skewering philosophy, education, and generational conflict • A wildly irreverent portrait of Socrates and his absurd “Thinkery” • A sharp critique of sophistry, relativism, and rhetorical manipulation • A lively and accessible modern translation of Aristophanes’ classic Join the riotous drama where logic tangles, thunder rumbles, and the line between wisdom and foolishness vanishes in the clouds.Mostra libro
James Augustine Aloysius Joyce was born on the 2nd February 1882 in Dublin into a middle-class family, and the eldest of ten surviving siblings Admired as a brilliant student he briefly attended the Christian Brothers-run O'Connell School before excelling at the Jesuit schools of Clongowes and Belvedere. From there he went on to attend University College Dublin from 1898, studying English, French and Italian In 1902, Joyce was now in his early twenties, and went to Paris to study Medicine but soon abandoned his teachings. Back in Dublin to attend to his dying Mother he met Nora Barnacle. They bonded immediately into a life-long match. Together they decided to emigrate to Europe. The couple lived in Trieste, Rome, Paris, and finally Zürich where Joyce pursued a variety of jobs and ventures to supplement his literary pursuits but none of these paid off. After publishing a poetry volume, ‘Chamber Music’, in 1907, his short story collection ‘The Dubliners’, in 1914, helped establish his talent in the rapidly changing world. Although far from home Joyce’s literary heart and works were set in his recollections of Dublin. Characters are close resemblances of family and friends and indeed enemies. His landmark work ‘Ulysses’, published in 1922, is set in the streets and alleyways of the city as it parallels Homer’s Odyssey in a variety of styles including its famed stream of consciousness. His pen continued to produce classics of the order of ‘A Portrait of the Artist as A Young Man’ and ‘Finnegan’s Wake’ together with several volumes of poetry and a play ‘The Exiles, in 1918. On the 11th January 1941, Joyce underwent surgery in Zürich for a perforated duodenal ulcer. The next day he fell into a coma. On the 13th after a brief period of lucidity in which he called for his wife and son he passed. He was 58.Mostra libro
The bookshelves of British literature are incredible collections that have gathered together centuries of very talented authors. From these Isles their fame spread and whilst among their number many are now forgotten or neglected their talents endure. Among them is Stanley Victor Makower.Mostra libro
37 lessons can fuel your life & business in this fresh, interactive take on the ladder to success. Greatness in business isn’t simply achieved—it’s earned. What separates successful entrepreneurs from unsuccessful people isn’t luck or chance. It’s an unyielding belief in their vision and their tireless efforts to transform even the most farfetched of dreams into reality. Extraordinary success is within your reach—when you’re willing to put in the work. Get Who is Max Lewis? now and begin the journey toward your own multi-million-dollar dream. From selling mangos as a child to amassing millions by exchanging propane tanks, Max Lewis beat the odds and became one of America’s ultra-high net-worth individuals by 36 years old. Through persistence, hard work and a willingness to learn from mistakes, he tactfully planned for success. In this self-help autobiographical guide, legendary propane king and multi-millionaire Max Lewis shares, for the first time, the hard-earned secrets behind his phenomenal startup success story. With his step-by-step small-business strategy and inspiration for current or aspiring entrepreneurs, get the effective tools you need for starting a business, building your empire, and overcoming obstacles along your rise to the top. You’ll discover:Thirty-seven foundational lessons in sales, business development, and personal growth mindset to accompany you on your climb to entrepreneurial success.Where to find unexpected opportunities for making money—even in your backyard.How mental role-playing can prepare you for all possible challenges and outcomes.How to study your local market, pinpoint competitors’ weaknesses, and have a greater chance at success!Interactive self-reflection exercises that will help build your resilience and increase your motivation to achieve your goals, designed for immediate application in your life.Mostra libro
Who was Nietzsche? What did he think? What was his journey, from his youth to his maturity? If we had to describe Nietzsche's philosophy, we would call it the philosophy of joy. Contrary to the clichés that weigh on his name, Nietzsche is the philosopher of creativity and life. From an aesthetic point of view, he revolutionized the theory of form. From the point of view of the theory of knowledge, he introduced creativity into the heart of the processes of knowledge. And from the point of view of the theory of being, he revived the movement of reality. Nietzsche developed a true philosophical system, perspectivism, which is open, dynamic and fertile. These are assets that make Nietzsche's thinking all the more fundamental and relevant.Mostra libro
