Traducteur Herbert Allen Giles
Maison d'édition: e-artnow
Chuang Tzu: Mystic, Moralist, and Social Reformer is an ancient Chinese text from the late Warring States period. It contains anecdotes and tales that illustrate the relaxed nature of the perfect Taoist guru.
Increasing irrigation efficiency has been high on the political agenda in Spain for many years. However, the overarching aim to reduce agricultural water consumption has not been met so far. To explore this phenomenon, Nora Schütze investigates processes of coordination between the water and agricultural sector in three Spanish river basins in the context of the EU Water Framework Directive implementation. From the perspective of polycentric governance, she identifies multiple mechanisms which illustrate how and why actors interact in certain ways, and thus shows why environmental aims of the Water Framework Directive remain unachieved.Voir livre
This Audiobook "Mindful Hustle: Mental Health Hacks for the Busy Professional" is your personal guide to navigating the complexities of modern life with practical and efficient mental health strategies. Unlike a strict diet or an overwhelming fitness regimen, this guide offers easily digestible tips to help you balance your work and personal life, and cultivate a more mindful existence without upending your hectic schedule. Why is this Audiobook particularly essential for growth enthusiasts like you? Imagine if you could perform optimally in your career, not by burning the midnight oil constantly, but by honing your emotional resilience. Picture yourself surfing the waves of stress with calmness and clarity, rather than being submerged by them. The strategies shared here will help transform your work life and promote a sense of internal peace, enabling you to sustain your growth momentum. For problem solvers who thrive on overcoming challenges, the stress management hacks provided will feel like discovering new and powerful tools in a well-stocked workshop. From the art of saying "no" to maintaining composure under pressure, each strategy offers actionable insights to navigate stress with the finesse of a master craftsman, transforming those work-related stressors into manageable projects. Incorporating reflective learning, this Audiobook encourages you to frequently pause and ponder, much like a seasoned chess player contemplating the next strategic move. This introspection will boost your emotional intelligence, enhancing your ability to build meaningful connections and thrive emotionally in both personal and professional domains.Voir livre
An even-handed exploration of the polarized state of campus politics that suggests ways for schools and universities to encourage discourse across difference. College campuses have become flashpoints of the current culture war and, consequently, much ink has been spilled over the relationship between universities and the cultivation or coddling of young American minds. Philosopher Sigal R. Ben-Porath takes head-on arguments that infantilize students who speak out against violent and racist discourse on campus or rehash interpretations of the First Amendment. Ben-Porath sets out to demonstrate the role of the university in American society and, specifically, how it can model free speech in ways that promote democratic ideals. In Cancel Wars, she argues that the escalating struggles over “cancel culture,” “safe spaces,” and free speech on campus are a manifestation of broader democratic erosion in the United States. At the same time, she takes a nuanced approach to the legitimate claims of harm put forward by those who are targeted by hate speech. Ben-Porath’s focus on the boundaries of acceptable speech (and on the disproportional impact that hate speech has on marginalized groups) sheds light on the responsibility of institutions to respond to extreme speech in ways that proactively establish conversations across difference. Establishing these conversations has profound implications for political discourse beyond the boundaries of collegiate institutions. If we can draw on the truth, expertise, and reliable sources of information that are within the work of academic institutions, we might harness the shared construction of knowledge that takes place at schools, colleges, and universities against truth decay. Of interest to teachers and school leaders, this book shows that by expanding and disseminating knowledge, universities can help rekindle the civic trust that is necessary for revitalizing democracy.Voir livre
We broke our new series on learning Spanish down into different learning stages. Start with the "Lower Beginner" books followed by the "Beginner" and "Upper Beginner" books. Next, progress to the "Intermediate" series, then test and reinforce your knowledge with the "Conversations" series. This audiobook is divided into units.While it provides different learning patterns and accommodates various needs, this audiobook focuses on helping you improve your ability to understand, speak, and memorise Spanish. In Unit 1 you will hear Spanish decoded with each syllable spoken very slowly and clearly with repetition. Immediately before each sentence is spoken, you will hear the translation, so you will always understand what is being said. Unit 2 focuses solely on increasing your listening ability, which will improve your abilities to engage in dialogue with a native Spanish speaker. This chapter requires you to listen very carefully to nuances in the language. By Unit 3 you will already notice progress in your abilities to speak and understand Spanish. The spoken translation is followed by two repetitions in Spanish at a completely natural speed. While you are learning to process naturally spoken Spanish, Units 3 and 4 will help you memorise new vocabulary and full sentences. In Unit 5 you can test yourself on how much you have learned. If you are having difficulties, we suggest you revisit the listening, speaking, or memorisation section of Units 1, 2 3 or 4, according to what you need more help with. Topics covered in this book: 1. Asking about family 2. Asking about relationship status 3. Expressing frequency 4. Talking about spare time activities and hobbies 5. Using quantifiers/determiners 6. Talking about preference 7. Talking about abilities 8. Talking about location of places 9. Describing appearance 10. Talking about personality ...Voir livre
McMillan's Galloway, a witty and irreverent look at contemporary Dumfries and Galloway, provides a suitably individualistic snapshot of a place which operated for so long as an independent entity completely separate from its neighbours, Scotland and England. McMillan takes us on a rollicking tour from the Mull of Galloway to Langholm, through land once shrouded in myth and populated by warriors, emigrants, fairies and liars, rooting out the truth and the fiction and frequently confusing them.Voir livre
Master the art of listening and communicating to create successful relationships. Do you have trouble focusing when people talk to you? Is your inability to connect with others affecting work and personal relationships? Are you looking for skills to help you become a better listener and communicator? Then this audiobook is for you! What is the root of all good relationships? What would happen in the workplace if everyone failed to communicate their needs or how they work together? Active listening is part of becoming more effective in your communication skills, but it is most effective when used alongside other effective communication methods. This audiobook helps you deal with all areas of your life, improve your communication skills, and much more. In this audiobook, you will:Find out how to adapt your communication in order to meet the other person's needsUnderstand why empathy and trust are important and how to develop themDiscover 5 ways to build trust on social mediaFind out what your listening personality is Learn how to ask questions depending on the situationLearn how to deal with conflict… because there is always conflict! Understand how to deepen your connections in all areas of your life Never be stuck for something to say; learn how to read what other people are saying, no matter what their words tell you. Click on the “add to cart” button now and discover the power of active listening to become a more effective communicator.Voir livre
