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Putting the ethical tools of philosophy to work, Ellen K. Feder seeks to clarify how we should understand "the problem" of intersex. Adults often report that medical interventions they underwent as children to "correct" atypical sex anatomies caused them physical and psychological harm. Proposing a philosophical framework for the treatment of children with intersex conditions-one that acknowledges the intertwined identities of parents, children, and...
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Zonderkidz
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c2012
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IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Princess Faith and her sisters have to make several attempts before succeeding at getting an old garden to bloom again, in this version of the parable of the sower and the seed. Includes note about the parable and its meaning for children.
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The "Philosophical Dialogues with my Friend Pi" are an intellectual experiment, with which the author wanted to carry out an incursion into the field of artificial intelligence, to try to elucidate what the current limits of this technology are, and find out to what extent point a machine can emulate one of the most outstanding characteristics of the human condition: the ability to reason from a philosophical point of view. Throughout these pages,...
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The book has resulted from research into the area of how a person's leadership approach develops. We still do not know why a person displays a particular leadership approach, that is, why some leaders are perceived as "good" (ethical, motivational etc) and others "bad" (oppressive, dictatorial etc). While there are numerous theories and extensive research in the leadership field that describe leadership there has been very few, if any, to suggest...
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Ce livre est un guide complet conçu pour aider les lecteurs à comprendre, évaluer et réduire leur consommation électrique de manière efficace et durable. À travers des conseils pratiques, des astuces simples et des stratégies éprouvées, ce livre offre aux lecteurs les outils nécessaires pour économiser de l'énergie, réduire leurs factures d'électricité et contribuer à la préservation de l'environnement.En explorant les principes...
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A critical figure in America's Cold War intelligence operations, Peter Earnest knows the surprising similarities between what the Central Intelligence Agency does to coordinate operations and protect the country and what any smart organization can do to protect its bottom line. Now, in this unprecedented book, he's partnering with bestselling author Maryann Karinch to demonstrate what you and your organization can learn from how the CIA does business....
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"Breaking Chains, Building Habits: A Roadmap to Unleashing Your Best Self" is a transformative guide that navigates the intricate journey of personal growth and empowermentThis book serves as a compass for individuals seeking to liberate themselves from self-imposed limitations, cultivate empowering habits, and embark on a profound voyage toward unleashing their fullest potential Beginning with the exploration of mental constraints and the dismantling...
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"Kleptocracy: The Theft of Nations" is a journey into this hidden world. We will dissect the mechanisms of grand corruption – the shell companies, the offshore havens, the enablers who sanitize stolen wealth. From Russia's oligarchic clans to the patronage networks of India, we'll unravel the systems that allow the powerful to siphon off billions while their citizens stagnate.This book isn't merely an exposé; it's a call to arms. We'll explore...
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Révélés par son disciple Sophrony, la vie et les écrits de Silouane (1866-1938), moine russe du mont Athos, ont touché le coeur et changé l'existence d'innombrables personnes, bien au-delà des frontières de l'Église orthodoxe et même du christianisme. C'est que le starets, canonisé en 1987 par le patriarcat oecuménique de Constantinople, qui a affronté l'athéisme militant et traversé le désespoir, est un témoin lumineux de la miséricorde...
10) The Great Christian Doctrine of Original Sin Defended; Evidences of Its Truth Produced, and Argument
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If you want to go deeper in your faith. If you want your understanding of doctrine to be strengthened. If you want to be inspired by a leading revivalist. If you want to be provoked to prayer. If you want to learn to reason well with Scripture. If you want to learn from one of the greatest preachers of all time. If you want any of these things, then you should read Jonathan Edwards.
Jonathan Edwards' Original Sin delves deeply into this fundamental...
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Connu pour son engagement face à Hitler, qui lui coûta la vie, Dietrich Bonhoeffer (1906-1945), pasteur et théologien, a toujours lié prière et action. Pasteur de paroisse, puis chargé de la formation des jeunes pasteurs de l'Église Confessante, il a composé de nombreuse prières, en prose et en vers. Elles témoignent d'une profonde spiritualité. Nombre d'entre elles sont d'autant plus émouvantes qu'elles ont été rédigées en cellule,...
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Hermann Cohen is often held to be one of the most important Jewish philosophers of the nineteenth century. Paul E. Nahme, in this new consideration of Cohen, liberalism, and religion, emphasizes the idea of enchantment, or the faith in and commitment to ideas, reason, and critique-the animating spirits that move society forward.
Nahme views Cohen through the lenses of the crises of Imperial Germany-the rise of antisemitism, nationalism, and secularization-to...
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La luz también está en la oscuridad. Este no es el típico libro de autoayuda que te dice qué hacer para ser feliz con soluciones rápidas. Es una provocación para mirar de frente a lo importante, aquello que la mayoría busca evitar. "La sedación constante con estímulos y positividad forzada da paso a la tristeza de descubrir que el mundo real es frío y no tiene compasión por tus emociones." Un viaje intelectual y espiritual que desafía...
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This exciting essay focuses on the explanation and analysis of Aristotle's The Nicomachean Ethics, one the most influential works in history and whose understanding, due to its complexity and depth, escapes comprehension on a first reading.Whether you have already read The Nicomachean Ethics or not, this essay will allow you to immerse yourself in each and every one of its meanings, opening a window to Aristotle's philosophical thought and his true...
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New Paige Press, LLC
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[2017]
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First edition.
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"Get ready to meet a new rock group! From zippy, little pebbles to big strong boulders, the rocks get together to play and roll around their favorite hill, only to find that one of their friends, Ricky, can't roll with them. Unlike all of the others, who are all round, Ricky can't roll because he's flat on one side. Determined not to leave their friend behind, the rocks and the ladybug set out to help Ricky roll around--one way or another"--Dust jacket...
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A Book of Mindfulness, Kindfulness, and Words of Wisdom
"Rashani's extraordinary collages perfectly mirror Thich Nhat Hanh's simple yet powerful teachings. An exquisite collection." -James Baraz, author of Awakening Joy
#1 New Release in Zen Philosophy, Stress Management, Meditation, and Mental & Spiritual Healing
Thich Nhat is a spiritual luminary, second only to the Dalai Lama, and is globally renowned and admired. His words of wisdom...
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Bushel & Peck Books
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[2023]
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First edition.
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The Olympic medalist describes the importance of hard work, perserverance, and self-confidence necessary to achieve any goal, with examples from her own life as she learned to skate as a young child.
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