Maison d'édition: Aroha
De Vita Beata by Seneca A Stoic philosophical essay exploring the nature of happiness. Seneca argues that true happiness stems from virtue, wisdom, and self-control rather than external wealth or pleasure, emphasizing the importance of inner peace and rational living in achieving a fulfilled life.
“Kandha Kouley” by Bachint Kaur is a collection of 16 powerful short stories that explore the harsh realities of relationships, the tragedy of the 1947 Partition, and the emotional struggles of modern family life. Each story reflects deep human emotions—love, pain, loss, and the complexity of society. The book beautifully captures social, cultural, and emotional truths with sensitivity and realism.Voir livre
Own the Entire Spectrum of Human Emotion. No writer in history has captured the complexity of the human soul quite like William Shakespeare. From the heights of royal ambition to the depths of tragic despair, his words have shaped the English language and defined the art of storytelling for over four centuries. This comprehensive volume brings together every play, every sonnet, and every poem ever penned by the "Bard of Avon." This collection invites you to explore the pillars of his genius: The Master of Tragedy: Experience the profound investigations into power, jealousy, and fate that have become the universal standard for dramatic excellence. The Architecture of Comedy: Delight in the timeless wit of mistaken identities, forest-bound fantasies, and the chaotic nature of love. The Chronicles of History: Journey through the rise and fall of kings in sweeping epic narratives that blend political intrigue with personal drama. Lyrical Perfection: Immerse yourself in the most famous sequence of sonnets ever written—a masterclass in rhythm, metaphor, and the exploration of beauty and time. Whether you are a student of literature, a lover of the stage, or simply someone seeking to understand the roots of modern storytelling, Shakespeare remains the essential voice. His ability to create characters that feel as real today as they did in the 16th century is why he remains the most published author of all time. Walk the boards with the masters. Buy "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare" today and own the foundation of the English language.Voir livre
Stop chasing the "spark" and start building a system that lasts. Most marriage advice focuses on how you should feel, but feelings don't pay the bills, navigate career pivots, or resolve the exhaustion of unclear responsibilities. In this groundbreaking guide, you will discover that the primary cause of marital friction isn’t a lack of love—it’s a system failure. Love brings people together, but stability is what keeps them together. The Functional Partnership moves beyond the outdated debates of dominance and the modern "Fairness Trap" of 50/50 symmetry. Instead, it provides a mechanical blueprint for a high-performing relationship built on two essential forces: Leadership and Support. In these pages, you will learn:The Power of Ownership: Why one partner must "own the outcome" of specific domains to eliminate the "Responsibility Vacuum." The Navigator’s Strength: How the Support role provides the critical feedback and reinforcement that keeps the relationship on course without losing individual identity. Decision-Making Tiers: How to eliminate "gridlock by committee" by categorizing choices into autonomous, consultative, and collaborative domains. Emotional Steadiness: The discipline of being the "non-anxious presence" when life becomes chaotic. The Role Pivot: How to gracefully shift leadership and support responsibilities when health crises, career "sprints," or children change your team's capacity. (Thanks for choosing my audiobook. If you have any questions, feedback, or you’d like to request a digital or paperback copy of the book, please feel free to reach out to me at joenduga@gmail.com.)Voir livre
This book is about four cornerstones of modern thought that were put in place by people living in the ancient Mediterranean world. It covers approximately 2,000 years in time (from ca. 1000 BCE to 1000 CE) and spatially moves from the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in Mesopotamia (roughly, modern Iraq), through Greece and Rome, to the new Germanic states growing in what is now western Europe. The four ideas, as author H. A. Drake proposes, are monotheism, the idea that there is only one god, not many; individual rights, the idea that there is a limit to what the state can order us to do; naturalized citizenship, the idea that the full rights and privileges of citizenship can be extended to people who have no birthright to them; and creation of a standard by which to judge the performance of states. It is easy, now, to take these ideas for granted. By discussing these ideas in their historical context with clarity and wit, The Wisdom of the Ancients reminds listeners how preposterous they were originally and how different our world would be if they had not taken hold.Voir livre
When my late husband and I moved off-grid, we rented property. The previous owners had seals in the middle of the Mojave Desert. The seals clearly did not belong there. You may be unaware that you are stuck, when you do not know better. Our traumas are like building blocks that we use to create walls of a mental prison which effectively becomes the life that we know. Often, the walls are so very clear that even we may not notice them. But our inner voice keeps telling us that we must escape to find where we belong. The problem is that we don't know how to communicate it all to ourselves, let alone to our closest loved ones. This book is about naming, claiming, and taming that feeling of being stuck. Hopefully it will help every seal to get out of the desert and find their ideal ocean. Although this story is a tough one, it sheds a much needed light on emotional and mental abuse. I hope you enjoy this memoir in which healing and growing resilience triumph.Voir livre
‘I’ve spent the majority of my life fighting for the rights of Traditional Owners. This has put me in the firing line. But I chose this job, I chose this political path. My family did not.’ – Wayne Bergmann It’s Broome, 2010. Nyikina man Wayne Bergmann has just received a death threat. His wife has watched a friend cross the road to avoid speaking with her. His children are subject to intense schoolyard bullying. Bergmann, a boilermaker by trade, and lawyer, is chief executive of the Kimberley Land Council during the controversial James Price Point gas hub negotiations. It’s an event that will tear the Broome community apart. Wayne’s story starts on Nyikina country and encompasses backbreaking station work, buried treasure, a Swedish bone thief and traditional magic love songs. His is an electrifying tale of resilience, determination and optimism, which shows what it takes to be an Aboriginal person walking in two cultures in a country where racism runs deep.Voir livre
