Editora: ICTS
The Complete Works, Novels, Plays, Stories, Ideas, and Writings of Emmuska Orczy This Complete Collection includes the following titles: -------- 1 - The Bronze Eagle 2 - The Heart of a Woman 3 - Petticoat Rule 4 - The Tangled Skein
Parmenides of Elea stands as one of the most pivotal figures in the history of Western philosophy. His contributions, particularly in metaphysics and epistemology, challenged the prevailing philosophical ideas of his time and laid the groundwork for later philosophical inquiries. Born in the late sixth or early fifth century BCE, Parmenides is best known for his poem On Nature, in which he articulates a radical vision of reality that denies change, multiplicity, and the reliability of sensory perception. His assertion that “what is, is” and “what is not, is not” forms the core of his philosophical system, establishing the principle that true being must be eternal, unchanging, and indivisible. Prior to Parmenides, early Greek thinkers, particularly the Presocratics like Heraclitus and the Milesian philosophers, sought to explain the nature of reality through empirical observation and the identification of a fundamental substance or element underlying all things. Heraclitus, for example, famously posited that change and flux were the fundamental aspects of existence, encapsulated in the notion that “everything flows.” Parmenides, however, forcefully rejected this view, arguing that change and plurality were mere illusions. He insisted that the senses deceive us, leading to a mistaken belief in a world of becoming rather than a singular, unchanging being. His philosophical method, based on reason rather than empirical observation, introduced a new way of thinking that would profoundly influence later philosophical traditions. The significance of Parmenides lies not only in the content of his arguments but also in the impact he had on subsequent thinkers. Plato, for instance, engaged extensively with Parmenidean thought, particularly in dialogues such as the Parmenides and Sophist, where he sought to reconcile the Eleatic notion of an unchanging reality with the apparent diversity of the world.Ver livro
Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant was born on August 5th, 1850 near Dieppe in France. Maupassant’s early life was badly torn when at age 11 (his younger brother Hervé was then five) his mother, Laure, a headstrong and independent-minded woman, risked social disgrace in order to obtain a legal separation from her husband. After the separation, Laure kept custody of her two boys. With the father now forcibly absent, Laure became the most influential and important figure in the young boy's life. Maupassant’s education was such that he rebelled against religion and other societal norms but a developing friendship with Gustave Flaubert began to turn his mind towards creativity and writing. After graduation he volunteered for the Franco-Prussian war. With its end he moved to Paris to work as a clerk in the Navy Department. Gustave Flaubert now took him under his wing. Acting as a literary guardian to him, he guided the eager Maupassant to debuts in journalism and literature. For Maupassant these were exciting times and the awakening of his creative talents and ambitions. In 1880 he published what is considered his first great work, ‘Boule de Suif’, (translated as as ‘Dumpling’, ‘Butterball’, ‘Ball of Fat’, or ‘Ball of Lard’) which met with a success that was both instant and overwhelming. Flaubert at once acknowledged that it was ‘a masterpiece that will endure.’ Maupassant had used his talents and experiences in the war to create something unique. This decade from 1880 to 1891 was to be the most pivotal of his career. With an audience now made available by the success of ‘Boule de Suif’ Maupassant organised himself to work methodically and relentlessly to produce between two and four volumes of work a year. The melding of his talents and business sense and the continual hunger of sources for his works made him wealthy. In his later years he developed a desire for solitude, an obsession for self-preservation, and a fear of death as well as a paranoia of persecution caused by the syphilis he had contracted in his youth. On January 2nd, 1892, Maupassant tried to commit suicide by cutting his throat. Unsuccessful he was committed to the private asylum of Esprit Blanche at Passy, in Paris. It was here on July 6th, 1893 that Henri René Albert Guy de Maupassant died at the age of only 42.Ver livro
Delve into the captivating life and times of Mary Stuart of Scotland in "Mary Queen of Scots: The True Story of the Life & Time of Mary Stuart of Scotland." Among the few women in history who have endured the trials of time, the ill-fated tale of Mary Queen of Scots continues to captivate and intrigue. This 16th-century figure's story is one of enduring interest, a narrative that has woven its way through the centuries. Who was Mary Stuart, and how did her life shape the history of Great Britain? Uncover the intricate tale of her tumultuous relationship with her cousin, Elizabeth I of England, a relationship that ultimately sealed her tragic fate. In different circumstances, these two women might have been allies, but the course of events led to a very different outcome. When the Queen of England signed Mary's death warrant, the Queen of Scots, clothed in blood-red, faced her final moments beneath the executioner's axe. The saga of Mary Stuart serves as a riveting chapter in history, and this exploration provides a glimpse into the complexities of her life and her enduring impact on the annals of history.Ver livro
Set within the contexts of American immigration history and women's philanthropy, From Persia to America recounts the remarkable journey of a prominent Persian-Armenian immigrant and her commitment to a life of generosity in her adopted American homeland. Emma Ordjanian Melikian was born in Teheran into a family that, having earlier faced imprisonment in Russia following the Revolution of 1917, fled to Persia where the Ordjanian family had longstanding roots. The account traces Emma's family life in Teheran and the move to New York where she completes her schooling, marries, has four children, and begins charitable work within the Armenian community of metropolitan New York. The biography concludes with her years in Phoenix where her civic leadership and philanthropy included the founding of the non-profit organization, "Thank you America," and the endowment of The Melikian Center at Arizona State University. From Persia to America draws upon extended first-person interviews with Emma Ordjanian Melikian who remains deeply engaged and discerning in her tenth decade.Ver livro
The Nawab Nazim was born into one of India's most powerful royal families. Three times the size of Great Britain, his kingdom ranged from the soaring Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal. However, the Nawab was seen as a threat by the British authorities, who forced him to abdicate in 1880 and permanently abolished his titles. The Nawab's change in fortune marked the end of an era in India and left his secret English family abandoned. The Last Prince of Bengal tells the true story of the Nawab Nazim and his family as they sought by turns to befriend, settle in and eventually escape Britain. From glamourous receptions with Queen Victoria to a scandalous Muslim marriage with an English chambermaid; and from Bengal tiger hunts to sheep farming in the harsh Australian outback, Lyn Innes recounts her ancestors' extraordinary journey from royalty to relative anonymity. This compelling account visits the extremes of British rule in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, exposing complex prejudices regarding race, class and gender. It is the intimate story of one family and their place in defining moments of recent Indian, British and Australian history. 'I was captivated and surprised by this bitter-sweet history as it twists and turns down three generations, through many astonishing changes of fame and fortune, from a glittering Bengal palace to an Australian sheep farm. Lovingly researched and meticulously told, The Last Prince of Bengal is notable for its candid revelations of British colonial attitudes and hypocrisies across two centuries. A rich, delightful and unexpectedly thought-provoking saga.' --Richard Holmes Lyn Innes explores her ancestors' history in moving detail, capturing the tragic story of the dethroned princes of Bengal who had to make their lives in foreign lands, marked forever by the harsh legacy of Empire.'-- Shrabani Basu, author of Victoria and Abdul: The Extraordinary True Story of the Queen's Closest ConfidantVer livro
A dazzling biographical study of the greatest German philosopher of the nineteenth century by one of the most widely read German-language authors of the twentieth century. In this vivid and eloquent biography, Zweig largely eschews the traditional academic discourse on the philosopher's work, instead concentrating entirely on Nietzsche as a person, his habits, his passions and his obsessions. Stefan Zweig describes the tragedy of Nietzsche's existence, his seclusion from the world, in the self-imposed isolation, in a compelling and impressive way.Ver livro
