Altri libri che potrebbero interessarti

• 

  The Profits of Religion

  Upton Sinclair

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  The Profits of Religion: An Essay in Economic Interpretation is a non-fiction book, first published in 1917, by the American novelist and muckraking journalist Upton Sinclair. It is a snapshot of the religious movements in the U.S. before its entry into World War I. In this book, Sinclair attacks institutionalized religion as a "source of income to parasites, and the natural ally of every form of oppression and exploitation." (Summary from Wikipedia)

  Mostra libro

• 

  The Divine Comedy Inferno

  Dante Alighieri

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Inferno (Italian: [iɱˈfɛrno]; Italian for "Hell") is the first part of Italian writer Dante Alighieri's 14th-century epic poem Divine Comedy. It is followed by Purgatorio and Paradiso. The Inferno tells the journey of Dante through Hell, guided by the ancient Roman poet Virgil. In the poem, Hell is depicted as nine concentric circles of torment located within the Earth; it is the "realm ... of those who have rejected spiritual values by yielding to bestial appetites or violence, or by perverting their human intellect to fraud or malice against their fellowmen". As an allegory, the Divine Comedy represents the journey of the soul toward God, with the Inferno describing the recognition and rejection of sin.An initial canto, serving as an introduction to the poem and generally considered to be part of the first cantica, brings the total number of cantos to 100.

  Mostra libro

• 

  Lawyer Jailer Ally Foe -...

  Eric L. Muller

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  It is 1942, and World War II is raging. In the months since Pearl Harbor, the US has plunged into the war overseas—and on the home front, it has locked up tens of thousands of innocent Japanese Americans in concentration camps, tearing them from their homes on the West Coast with the ostensible goal of neutralizing a supposed internal threat. 
   
  At each of these camps the government places a white lawyer with contradictory instructions: provide legal counsel to the prisoners, and keep the place running. Within that job description are a vast array of tasks, and an enormous amount of discretion they can use for good or for ill. They fight to protect the property the prisoners were forced to leave behind; they help the prisoners with their wills and taxes; and they interrogate them about their loyalties, sometimes driving them to tears. Most of these lawyers think of themselves as trying to do good in a bad system, and yet each ends up harming the prisoners more than helping them, complicit in a system that strips people of their freedoms and sometimes endangers their lives. 
   
  In Lawyer, Jailer, Ally, Foe, Eric L. Muller brings to vivid life the stories of three of these men, illuminating a shameful episode of American history through imaginative narrative deeply grounded in archival evidence. As we look through the lawyers’ sometimes-clear and sometimes-clouded eyes, what emerges is a powerful look at the day-by-day, brick-by-brick perpetration of racial injustice—not just by the system itself, but by the men struggling to do good within it.

  Mostra libro

• 

  Let's Talk About Aging Parents -...

  Laura Tamblyn Watts, Debra Whitman

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Caring for an aging parent can raise a host of tricky questions, but these conversation-starting scripts, plus expert advice, will help you and your parent find answers. 
   
   
   
  Age-proofing an older relative's living space, figuring out powers of attorney, spotting and dealing with signs of dementia, asking them to give up the car keys or consider assisted living . . . the first step toward tackling these concerns and more is an honest, informed discussion. Here are prompts and road maps for twenty-seven essential conversations—with your parent, other family members, and health care providers—including: 
   
   
   
  ● Does my parent need help around the house? 
   
   
   
  ● What kind of medical issues should we look out for? 
   
   
   
  ● Do I really need to help my parents if they're toxic? 
   
   
   
  ● How can my family share the caregiving load? 
   
   
   
  How to approach these topics is just as important as what needs to be said, so each chapter has tips for navigating complex emotions and finding shared ground when everyone has different ideas. You'll get informed, have a productive discussion, and make a plan—so you can get back to making the most of your time with your parent.

  Mostra libro

• 

  How to Read People like a Book -...

  Mike Cold

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  Do you ever feel like you're being manipulated? Wish you could understand people's true intentions with just a glance? 
  This powerful 2-in-1 audiobook bundle equips you with the skills to become a master human decoder! Book 1: Unleash your inner Sherlock Holmes Speed Read People: Decipher body language and nonverbal cues. Explore the fascinating world of personality types and human behaviorDevelop your emotional intelligence (EQ): Understand the power of emotions in yourself and others. Gain the skills to connect effortlessly and build stronger relationshipsBecome a human lie detector: Master the art of reading facial expressions and uncover hidden truths. Learn to detect deception and outsmart gaslight effect, manipulation, hypnosis, and covert tacticsBook 2: Become a master persuader Protect yourself from toxic people and narcissistic abuse: Explore the dark side of human behavior and understand the tactics manipulators use. Develop strategies to defend yourself and build healthy boundaries, especially if you struggle with codependency or codependent relationshipsLearn highly effective communication techniques: Use NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) to influence people ethically and win arguments with confidenceUnlock the secrets of social mastery: Explore the Enneagram personality system and learn how to win friends effortlessly. Boost your self-awareness and develop unshakable Stoicism in the face of social challengesStop feeling confused and used! Decode emotions and predict intentions now.Get Your Audiobook Bundle Today & Start Reading People Like a Book!

  Mostra libro

• 

  Hidden History of Spanish New...

  Ray John de Aragón

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

  New Mexico's Spanish legacy has informed the cultural traditions of one of the last states to join the union for more than four hundred years, or before the alluring capital of Santa Fe was founded in 1610. The fame the region gained from artist Georgia O'Keefe, writers Lew Wallace and D. H. Lawrence, and pistolero Billy the Kid has made New Mexico an international tourist destination. But the Spanish annals also have enriched the Land of Enchantment with the factual stories of a superhero knight, the greatest queen in history, a saintly gent whose coffin periodically rises from the depths of the earth and a mysterious ancient map. Join author Ray John de Aragón as he reveals hidden treasure full of suspense and intrigue.

  Mostra libro