Traductor Aline Delano
Editorial: e-artnow
The Blind Musician is a novel by Vladimir Korolenko. Essentially a sketch, this psychological study like treatise focuses on two blind children and a musician, detailing their struggles and accomplishments.
For forty years, RM Vaughan has been fighting, and failing, to get his forty winks each night. He's not alone, not by any stretch. More and more studies highlight the health risks of undersleeping, yet we have never been asked to do more, and for longer. And we can't stop thinking that a lack of sleep is heroic: snoozing is a kind of laziness, after all. But why, when we know more about the value of sleep, are we obsessed with twenty-four-hour workdays and deliberate sleep deprivation? Working outward from his own experience, Vaughan explores this insomnia culture we've created, predicting a cultural collision -- will we soon have to legislate rest, as France has done? -- and wondering about the cause-and-effect model of our shorter attention spans. Does the fact that we are almost universally underslept change how our world works? We know it's an issue with, say, pilots and truck drivers, but what about artists-- does an insomnia culture change creativity? And what are the longterm cultural consequences of this increasing sacrifice for the ever elusive goal of 'total productivity'? ‘With his usual caustic wit and gut-churning insight, Vaughan guides us through pills, sleep clinics (where even the therapists don’t sleep) and the nightly nightmare of Restless Leg Syndrome. Interviewing long-term insomniacs, neuroscientists and Douglas Coupland, Vaughan battles an always-on culture – taking us right to the core of a dreamless empire.’ – Redfern Jon Barrett, author of The Giddy Death of the Gays & the Strange Demise of Straights ‘RM Vaughan has taken his lifelong affliction with insomnia and (dare I say it) made it funny and sexy.’ – Dr. Brian Goldman, host of CBC Radio’s White Coat, Black Art and author of The Secret Language of DoctorsVer libro
The Rising Kingdom chronicles the pivotal era in Norumbega's history as it transforms from a fledgling settlement into a unified and resilient nation. Through the arrival of new European settlers, the forging of alliances, and the challenges of war and diplomacy, Norumbega's people confront questions of identity, governance, and coexistence. The narrative follows the city's leaders, artisans, and everyday citizens as they navigate the complexities of cultural integration, defend their homes during the Siege of Vinland, and ultimately craft the Treaty of the River—a landmark agreement that lays the foundation for peace and shared prosperity. As old traditions blend with new influences, Norumbega emerges as a beacon of hope, innovation, and unity in a changing world.Ver libro
Beyond the Horizon: How Intelligence Limits Led to the Pearl Harbor Failure offers a compelling analysis of one of history's most infamous intelligence failures — the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor. Drawing on historical evidence and cognitive science, this thesis explores the systemic issues in U.S. intelligence operations leading up to the attack, including shortcomings in collection, analysis, and management. These failures were not solely the result of institutional flaws but were deeply rooted in human decision-making's inherent cognitive and behavioral limitations. The book highlights how intelligence professionals can learn from the past to anticipate and mitigate future threats by uncovering these constraints. Packed with insightful lessons and actionable recommendations, Beyond the Horizon is a vital resource for intelligence officers, policymakers, and historians. It emphasizes the importance of adapting to human limitations to protect against potential surprises.Ver libro
In The Enablers: How the West Supports Kleptocrats and Corruption — Endangering Our Democracy, Frank Vogl delivers a gripping and deeply researched exposé that reveals how Western institutions—banks, law firms, accountants, lobbyists, and even art dealers—play a pivotal role in empowering some of the world’s most corrupt regimes. With decades of experience in international finance and anti-corruption advocacy, Vogl traces the hidden networks that allow dictators and oligarchs to launder vast fortunes through Western financial systems. He exposes how these enablers turn a blind eye, profiting from secrecy while weakening democratic institutions and global stability. Clear, urgent, and compelling, The Enablers challenges listeners to confront the uncomfortable truth: corruption isn’t just a foreign problem—it’s being fueled from within our own economies. Essential listening for anyone concerned about ethics, global justice, and the future of democracy.Ver libro
Cicero sets out the three major Greek philosophies: Epicureanism, Stoicism and Aristotelianism (or Peripateticism), by recounting his conversations with Lucius Torquatus, Marcus Cato and Piso. He then provides his commentary and criticisms of each. The volume was written in the summer of the year 45 BC a few years before Cicero's assassination at the hands of Mark Antony's men. It is made up of five books: Book 1 - Exposition of Epicureanism Book 2 - Cicero's Arguments Against Epicureanism Book 3 - Cicero's Exposition of Stoicism Book 4 - Arguments Against Stoicism Book 5 - The New Academy and Cicero's View Narrated by Robin Homer of Vox Stoica. Translation by H. Harris Rackham.Ver libro
Awaken and Illuminate. There is a light within you that has never dimmed—only waited to be remembered. In The Path of the Luminous, mystic and spiritualist Tracy Mohr offers a radiant guide for Lightworkers, empaths, and seekers ready to embody their divine origin and walk as conscious beings of light. Blending Hermetic wisdom, Celtic mysticism, Taoism, Egyptian and Rosicrucian teachings with modern vibrational energy practices, this book is both a map and a transmission—an invitation to awaken your sacred remembrance and live in harmony with the Source Flame within. Through rituals, meditations, and vibrational tools, you'll learn how to: • Activate your aura and energy field • Align with the elemental trinity • Commune with your Spirit Guides and the Council of Light • Work with sound, scent, color, light language, hand gestures, and light codes to raise vibration • Integrate ancient wisdom into daily sacred practice This is not a book of doctrine, but of remembrance—a living initiation into your own luminous nature. If you've ever felt the quiet call to serve the light, this book is your confirmation. The time to remember your divine essence has come. The world is awaiting your light.Ver libro
