Editora: e-artnow
Is Life Worth Living? is a philosophical rumination by essayist William James. Whether life is worth living or not is a constant red thread question in this book, while reasons for not committing suicide are also pondered.
The Crusaders is one of those dark chapters in history that we would rather forget, especially religious people. In name of the church, or other religions, like the Muslim faith, people killed, destroyed, looted, and burned cities to the ground. There is nothing “holy” about attacking and plundering, yet this is what they did. The Crusades were a series of spiritual fights in the middle ages period that were begun, supported, and sometimes ordered by the Latin Church. The most popular of these Crusades are those to the Holy Land between 1095 and 1291, which aimed to recover Jerusalem and its environments from Islamic rule. Concurrent army operations against the Moors in the Iberian Peninsula (the Reconquista) and pagan Slavic tribe in northern Europe (the Northern Crusades) were called crusades. Other church-sanctioned crusades were waged during the 15th century against unorthodox Christian sects, the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, to oppose paganism and heresy, and for political purposes. In this book, we’ll explore some of the most important crusades everyone should know about. You will learn to understand better why people started them, what drove them to continue, and what ended them. You will learn about the political and religious backgrounds, the fears, hopes, and dreams the leaders and population had, and much more.Ver livro
Drawing on examples from around the world—from Uganda, Nigeria and South Africa to Saudi Arabia, the Americas and Europe—Gqola traces the construction and machinations of the female fear factory by exposing its lies, myths and seductions. She shows how seemingly disparate effects like driving bans, higher education rape, sexual harassment and femicide are all premised on the construction of people, mostly women, as female, and thereafter the use of fear as a tool of patriarchal subjugation and punishment. Female Fear Factory is a sobering account of patriarchal violence in the world, and a hopeful vision for the work of unapologetic feminist imaginative strategies across the globe.Ver livro
All children have passions, talents, and interests that can be promoted and developed, supporting their achievement and wellbeing. In this book, listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how to shift their mindset from focusing on deficits to tapping into a child's strengths. This versatile book will encourage both new and experienced homeschooling parents, caregivers, and educators. It describes strengths-based and child-focused educational practices and offers clear instructions for using them inside any home. The book features anecdotes from homeschooling parents and children from around the world, and it will help parents spark a love of learning that will last a lifetime! ● Discover how a strengths-based approach to homeschooling can help your kids thrive ● Learn how to foster your children's social, cognitive, and creative development at home ● Build a deeper connection with your children by fostering a shared love of learning This conversational and informative book is essential for homeschool parents. It inspires parents to empower their children to approach life with curiosity, enthusiasm, and confidence.Ver livro
Black Panther Speeches – Fred Hampton is a powerful and historic collection of speeches delivered by one of the most charismatic and revolutionary leaders of the Black Panther Party. Fred Hampton’s electrifying words, filled with passion, conviction, and an unwavering commitment to justice, echo the struggles and aspirations of a movement fighting against systemic oppression. In this audiobook, listeners will experience Hampton’s raw and unfiltered voice as he speaks on topics such as unity, revolution, and the power of the people. His ability to inspire, educate, and mobilize communities remains as relevant today as it was during his lifetime. Whether you are a student of history, an activist, or simply someone who values the power of spoken truth, The Black Panther Speeches offers a compelling and unforgettable listening experience.Ver livro
The poems in Human Nature offer a stunning and tender ecology. It’s impossible to turn away from the awe and beauty, even as the poems also engage in playfulness and grief and resistance. In these deeply spiritual poems, the body is intricately bound to the natural world. As readers of this work, we can feel both the immense power and smallness of our human hands trembling in each shimmering line. —Stacey Waite, author of Butch Geography Embodying a rainbow of emotions, the poetry of Paschold grounds the reader to the world around them and those that inhabit it, big and small. —Joel Sartore Photography - Office Staff Julie Paschold takes a bold swing right in the title of her collection Human Nature, the delineation of which has been the prime ambition of literary folks since the first someone put pen to paper. Even, or especially, when “[w]e thin-skinned hairless beings” look outside ourselves at spiders and crocodile icefish, we also hold up a mirror in order to study our own reflection. Who can’t at times identify with “a prairie vole, / popcorn of the prairie, / . . . everything is out to eat me”? And it’s not just our fellow critters we see ourselves in: Even “[t]he sky has a sliver caught in her thumb.” It's this commonality which drives the poems and helps us understand where and how we fit in. —JV Brummels, author of All the Live-Long DayVer livro
"The Conduct of Life" by Ralph Waldo Emerson is a thought-provoking and inspiring collection of essays that explores the principles and virtues guiding a purposeful and ethical existence. In this enlightening work, Emerson imparts wisdom and guidance on how individuals can lead a meaningful life filled with integrity, self-reliance, and moral character. Throughout the essays, Emerson delves into the conduct and choices that shape human lives. He examines the importance of self-reliance, encouraging readers to trust their inner wisdom and cultivate their unique talents and capabilities. Emerson advocates for independence of thought and action, emphasizing the significance of forging one's path and not succumbing to the pressures of conformity. Read in English, unabridged.Ver livro
