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  Reflections on the Mind of Plato

  Joseph Norio Uemura

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  «Plato was not a Platonist! I would like to show in the following pages that anyone who reads the dialogues of Plato without bias or an ax to grind will find a humorous, witty, pleasant friend; and not a desiccated scholarly mandarin. Plato was an open-minded, tolerant, reasonable individual, not a tight-lipped, pietistic, puritan. In a word, Plato was an Athenian, not a Spartan!»
   
  In the twenty-four centuries that have passed since the Athenians put Socrates to death, every generation has interpreted the meaning of Plato’s work differently. Joseph Uemura guides us through six dialogues in an effort to promote a dialectical quest rather than seek a final resting place. Plato’s dialogues treat the big questions that confront any thoughtful person. Eythyphro explores religion, Phaedo reflects on mind, Theatetus examines knowledge, Sophist probes being, Phaedrus reflects on art, and the Republic ponders society. All great literature must be experienced first-hand. Because it is not self-explanatory, it must be interpreted and evaluated. Professor Uemura’s reflections serve as a touchstone by which to test every new reading of Plato’s work.

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  Countdown 1960: Book Summary &...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of Countdown 1960, by Chris Wallace.
   
  It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Chris Wallace.
   
  Ideal those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
  Countdown 1960 takes readers behind the scenes of one of the most pivotal years in American history. Set against the backdrop of the Cold War, civil rights struggles, and the space race, this gripping narrative delves into the high-stakes moments leading up to the 1960 U.S. presidential election. With unprecedented access to key figures and historical insights, the book offers a detailed exploration of how John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, and other influential leaders shaped the future of the nation during this defining year.

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  The Big Change - America...

  Frederick Lewis Allen

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  During the first fifty years of the twentieth century, the United States saw two world wars, a devastating economic depression, and more social, political, and economic changes than in any other five-decade period before. Frederick Lewis Allen, former editor of Harper's Magazine, recounts these years—spanning World War I, the Progressive Era, the Great Depression, World War II, and the early Cold War—in vivid detail, from the fashions and customs of the times to major events that changed the course of history. 
   
   
    
  Politically, the United States grew into its own as a global superpower during these years, even as domestic developments altered the everyday lives of its citizens. The introduction of the automobile, mass production, and organized labor changed the way Americans lived and worked, while innovations like penicillin and government regulation of food safety contributed to an increase in average life expectancy from forty-nine years in 1900 to sixty-eight years in 1950. With the development of a strong, centralized government, a thriving middle class, and widespread economic prosperity, the nation emerged from the Second World War transformed in virtually every way. 
   
   
    
  Richly informative, The Big Change is an indispensable volume charting the many changes that ushered in our contemporary age.

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  A Rare Recording of Robert...

  Robert Wadlow

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  Robert Pershing Wadlow (February 22, 1918 to July 15, 1940), also known as the Alton Giant, and the Giant of Illinois, was born and raised in Alton, Illinois. He is the tallest person in recorded history for whom there is irrefutable evidence. Wadlow's height was 8 ft 11.1 in (2.72 m) while his weight reached 439 lbs (199 kg) at his death at age 22. His great size and his continued growth in adulthood were due to hypertrophy of his pituitary gland, which results in an abnormally high level of human growth hormone (HGH). The following audio recordings are from a 1937 New York radio interview, a 1937 Ripley's Believe It or Not radio interview, and outtakes from 1930 film footage of Wadlow as a 12 year-old.

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  Earwitness - A Search for Sonic...

  Ed Garland

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  In his twenties, Ed Garland came close to suicide but later discovered reading to help him cope with hearing loss and tinnitus. In this unique blend of memoir and literary criticism, right at the cutting edge of research drawing on both the literary and the medical worlds, the author reveals his own journey – through music then fiction – towards an understanding of sonic loss and, ultimately, towards healing. A genre-busting mix of literary criticism, sound studies and memoir, the essays explore what fictional sonic experiences can tell us about sound in everyday life. Written with humorous honesty about the ups and downs – mostly downs – of a young man's mental health, this is a thoughtful and original exploration of recovey, and of literature's ability to challenge preconceptions.
  The English-language fiction classics of Wales explored include the work of Margiad Evans, Bernice Rubens, and Deborah Kay Davies. The international titles are by Annie Proulx and Samuel Beckett. Earwitness amplifies the rich connections between literature, auditory perception and mental wellbeing.

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  A Guide to Good Life Bundle 2 in...

  Sasha Lamont, Rye Shiro

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  A Guide to Good Life Bundle, 2 in 1 Bundle: The Pillars of Zen and Ikigai JourneyDo you know how to stay calm when everything in your life is falling apart? When even the very little patience that is left in you is pushed to the limits? In every struggle of an individual, there is always a certain path that will take that person to the right decision and destination. The practice of Zen can help you. Zen is a branch of Buddhism that focuses on mindfulness practice and teaches everyone how to incorporate peace and tranquility into their regular activities. Also another thing, finding your ikigai—the thing that makes you jump out of bed in the morning—is one of the most important things you can do for yourself. The concept of ikigai is closely linked to the idea of finding one's passion in life. If you want to live a life of meaning and passion, you’ll have to start by facing your deepest fears and desiring a life worth living. In this bundle, you will learn about Zen and Zen practices as well as how to find your own Ikigai. This is a bundle perfect for beginners who want to achieve inner peace and want to live a more fulfilling life. This 2 in 1 bundle includes the following audiobooks:1. The Pillars of Zen: A Guide on the Zen Mind, Zen Practices, Meditation and Other Mindful Practices That will Help You Live a More Tranquil Life2. Ikigai Journey: A Guide on this Japanese Philosophy and Way of Living that Will Help You Live a More Fulfilling LifeIf you want to learn more, download your copy of A Guide to Good Life Bundle today!

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