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2023.
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First edition.
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In this raw yet enchanting collection of poems, essays, photographs, and artworks, Tyler Gaca dreamily navigates themes of magic and queerness, offering readers an intimate look inside his mind and his worlds, real and imagined. The writings in Gentle Chaos reflect on growing up queer and in love with magic, discovering yourself and your place in the world, and daring to seek out love and hope. The artworks are dedicated to salvaged antique photographs,...
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En el mundo de lo social, es imprescindible la creación de nuevos proyectos, enfocados a mejorar el bienestar y la calidad de vida de las personas.Ante la actual crisis económica que estamos atravesando, donde, se hace latente una de sus consecuencias más claras y devastadoras, como es la falta o ausencia de empleo, nace, a modo de ejemplo, esta presentación de proyectos, con el objetivo de inspirar y animar a los profesionales de lo social a...
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Dieses Buch enthält 13 philosophische Texte von Eva Neuner über die Entdeckung des jeweils eigenen, authentischen wahren Inneren.
Durch ausdrucksstarke Fotografieren von Rainer Frauenfeld werden die Texte noch verstärkt.
Etwas möchte im Buch dazu anregen, der Führung der Seele zu vertrauen, die jeden Menschen mit dem Göttlichen, der Herkunft und dem wahren Zuhause verbindet. Die Seele enthält das Unzerstörbare, Unverletzliche, was auch...
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Get the Summary of J. W. Ocker's Cursed Objects in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Cursed Objects" by J. W. Ocker delves into the world of allegedly cursed artifacts, exploring their histories and the human fascination with them. The book covers famous examples like the Hope Diamond, whose owners suffered misfortunes, and Ötzi the Iceman, linked to the mysterious deaths of those involved with him. Ocker examines...
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"The Untold Story: The History of the Coca-Cola Secret Formula" uncovers the captivating chronicle of one of the world's most guarded secrets: the recipe behind the iconic Coca-Cola beverage. While the drink has become synonymous with global branding and timeless marketing, fewer are aware of the mysterious origins, intriguing lore, and tales of espionage surrounding its concealed composition.The narrative unfolds in the late 19th century, tracing...
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La Gran Política de Nietzsche busca reponer en su lugar a un autor capital del pensamiento contemporáneo y someter a crítica gran parte de las lecturas actuales que se hacen del mismo. Así como en la Segunda Guerra Mundial se buscó falsear a Friedrich Nietzsche para acercarlo al régimen nazi, en la posguerra se intentó rescatarlo en forma a-política como un supuesto autor humanista (Walter Kaufmann, Bernard Williams, Alexander Nehamas) y desde...
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In the shadowy world of espionage, where truth intertwines with deception, "Masters of Deceit" delves deep into the enigmatic realm of double agents and the high-stakes game of counterintelligence. These are individuals who defy the common understanding of loyalty, navigating between enemy lines, and constantly reshaping the balance of global power.Through a series of thrilling case studies, the book unveils the intricate tactics employed by these...
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Here are two fundamental human nature concepts for your consideration:
1) Our compelling understanding emerges from the complex interactions of our unconscious instincts with our conscious reasonings.
2) Our personal understanding grabs us emotionally as much as we grasp it intelligently.
Everything presented in this book connects to these concepts.
This book is intended to be a useful, meaningful account of our conscious human existence....
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Artaud, cruz entre dos rostros, presentado aquí en edición bilingüe, ahonda en la visión ético-política del poeta francés. Lucidez y locura, valentía y desobediencia, sexualidad y anarquía se muestran como rostros posibles de una misma cruz, una cruz encarnada o un quiasmo luciente que la historia persigue con crueldad. El volumen se completa con una pieza de Joana Masó sobre la violencia necesaria para sobrevivir (o para no estar muerto),...
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Freire y Piaget en el siglo XXI: personalidad autónoma, praxis y educación es una nueva mirada sobre la construcción del conocimiento desde el sentimiento moral y la educación en el pensamiento y trabajo de dos grandes intelectuales.
El trabajo de Dongo-Montoya es un ensayo minucioso, de ágil lectura y, a su vez, especializado que se centra en la pedagogía activa y pedagogía problematizadora como un movimiento de transformación de la escuela...
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Our pets. They are our loyal companions and our faithful friends, a constant source of joy and inspiration. In this endearing anthology of prayers and poems, June Cotner has handpicked choice writings by some of the world's most notable animal lovers to celebrate the playful, the poignant, and the profound ways these wonderful creatures touch our daily lives.
Selections include Emily Dickinson's astute observations of her cat, Roger Caras' thoughts...
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From the titular New Yorker article about a French lunch that went to thirty-seven courses, to essays on the relationship between hunter and prey, or the obscure language of wine reviews, A Really Big Lunch is shot through with Harrison's aperçus and delight in the pleasures of the senses. Between the lines the pieces give glimpses of Harrison's life over the last three decades.
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Get the Summary of Joan Didion's The White Album in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "The White Album" by Joan Didion is a collection of essays that delve into the author's personal experiences and observations from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. Didion reflects on her life as a writer, grappling with internal uncertainties despite her successful career in magazines, books, and film. She recounts her time in...
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En este texto, Danila Suárez Tomé hace una revisión de la vida, la obra y la trayectoria pública de la filósofa, académica y teórica feminista Diana Helena Maffía (Buenos Aires, 1953), una de las autoras y activistas políticas más importantes para el pensamiento feminista de nuestro continente. Maffía es fundadora de la Red Argentina de Género, Ciencia y Tecnología, ha ocupado diversos cargos públicos desde los que ha promovido la reflexión...
16) On Death
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Dean of St. Paul's, John Donne was feted in his day not just as a poet but also as an inspired and inspiring preacher, and these four extended meditations on death are amongst his most powerful and dramatic writings. The magnificent "Death's Duel" is published here alongside his Lent sermons for the two previous years (1628 and 1629), along with his Easter Day sermon of 1619, preached on the occasion of the King's sickness. Together they create a...
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La premio Pulitzer y candidata al Nobel Annie Dillard ha dedicado su vida a examinar el mundo a su alrededor con los ojos bien abiertos, bebiendo la vida de manera intensa e implacable. Ya sea observando un sublime eclipse lunar o una polilla consumida en la llama de una vela, el temblor de los nenúfares en un estanque o cientos de mirlos de alas rojas que huyen, el asombro de Dillard ante la fragilidad del mundo natural rejuvenece e inspira placer...
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Get the Summary of Leslie Jones's Leslie Fcking Jones in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Leslie Fcking Jones" is the candid memoir of comedian Leslie Jones, chronicling her life from a challenging childhood to her rise as a comedy star. Born to a military family, Leslie faced racism early on but was instilled with pride in her Black heritage by her parents. Her father, an army electronics engineer, and her mother,...
19) Fragile Foundations: The Potential Risks and Vulnerabilities of the US Economy Due to Continuous
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"Fragile Foundations" offers a critical exploration of the intricate fiscal and monetary policies of the United States, especially focusing on the potential long-term consequences of consistent overspending and the unchecked printing of American dollars. As the world's largest economy, the financial choices made by the United States reverberate globally. This book delves into the heart of these choices, questioning their sustainability and potential...
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