Download or read book A Force of Will written by Mike Stavlund and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Mike Stavlund's four-month-old son suddenly died, a flood of cards, flowers, meals, phone calls, and gifts let his family know that they were loved and cared for. What was less welcome were the books, and particularly the religious ones. Often impossibly upbeat, saccharine sweet, and with all kinds of confident promises, they increased the pain rather than soothing it. Though Mike could plainly see that these writers meant well, their preoccupation with defending pristine ideas about God from the suddenly obvious truth of God's unkindness created a cognitive dissonance of such scale that he simply put them away. They were too painful to read and too offensive to bear. Instead he wrote his own book, one week at a time during that first terrible year. A book that embraced the stark reality of loss, the sense of alienation from all of life, the feelings of suffocation at the hands of the well-meaning people gathered around, and the new awareness of feeling abandoned by God. A Force of Will helps anyone who is going through difficulty to honestly confront their feelings without being made to feel guilty. With heartfelt honesty, Mike shows that there is hope--even when there is no happy ending.
Download or read book By the Force of Will Alone written by Christopher Alan Anderson and published by First Edition Design Pub.. This book was released on 2012-08-17 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a story about an abstraction, held in consciousness, then projected out into the world to heal the world.
Download or read book Philosophy of Science written by Philipp Frank and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-16 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A distinguished mathematician traces the history of science, illustrating philosophy's ongoing role, explaining technology's erosion of the rapport between the two fields, and offering suggestions for their reunion. 1962 edition.
Download or read book The Sheer Force of Will Power written by Will Power and published by HarperCollins Australia. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of 2014 Indy Car series champion Will Power. From the dirt tracks of Queensland, Australia, to the road, street and oval race tracks of America, join Will Power on his torrid 20-year ride to the top of Indy car racing, culminating in the 2014 IndyCar Series championship. Arduous both mentally and physically, Will's journey pushes him to the limit as he finds fans and critics, friends and rivals - and eventually a reputation as the fastest racer in America. Off the track, Will is known as a man of individualism, dry humour, brutal honesty (particularly with himself), unshakable principles and a ferocious desire to learn fast and beat everyone else. All these qualities and more are revealed in a biography that will have you laughing, crying and in awe at just what it takes to rise to the top of professional racing. Will has taken the hard road, but a champion like Power would never do it any other way.
Download or read book Brownson s quarterly review written by and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Mystery of Spirit written by George Robbins and published by Balboa Press. This book was released on 2021-02-25 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focusing on techniques of spiritual development and awareness of the presence of spirit in ordinary life, Robbins challenges the reader to move beyond spiritual blockages and obstacles and raise the vibrational frequencies that bring us to greater enlightenment. This reduces negative emotions such as despair, meaninglessness, and unhappiness. Robbins wants to help us increase our pro-social activity thereby contributing to a more open-minded service towards others. In this book he shows how to use effective techniques for practical and spiritual change while following a path of heart.
Download or read book Beyond Good and Evil written by Friedrich Nietzsche and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2003-02-27 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'One of the greatest books of a very great thinker' Michael Tanner Beyond Good and Evil confirmed Nietzsche's position as the towering European philosopher of his age. The work dramatically rejects traditional Western thought with its notions of truth and God, good and evil. Nietzsche seeks to demonstrate that the Christian world is steeped in a false piety and infected with a 'slave morality'. With wit and energy, he turns from this critique to a philosophy that celebrates the present and demands that the individual impose their own 'will to power' upon the world. Translated by R. J. HOLLINGDALE With an Introduction by MICHAEL TANNER
Download or read book Elf Queen s Quest written by Robert Stanek and published by RP Books & Audio. This book was released on 2008-05 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Elf Queen's Quest is book one in the Ruin Mist Dark Path and is an alternate telling of the original Ruin Mist Chronicles books. The Dark Path is meant for devoted fans who have already finished Keeper Martin's Tale, Kingdom Alliance, Fields of Honor, and Mark of the Dragon, and want to experience the original story from a different viewpoint.
Download or read book Outlines of Psychology written by James Sully and published by . This book was released on 1884 with total page 748 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Omega Prophecy written by David Paul and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2020-10-07 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: David Paul follows in the tradition of spiritual thrillers pioneered by Charles Williams (War in Heaven) and Frank Peretti (This Present Darkness), and blends the realm of angels and demons with 21st century bio-warfare. The action is compelling and the stakes go beyond the world: souls hang in a delicate balance between heaven and hell. It takes great discipline on the part of the reader to set this book down at night and go to bed. As observed by Professor Emeritus Francis C. Rossow of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis MO, “If you like the novels of Stephen King, Frank Peretti, J.R.R.Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis then Plague of Terror is the book for you." "If you like the novels of Stephen King, Frank Peretti, J.R.R. Tolkien, and C.S. Lewis then Plague of Terror is the book for you." Francis C. Rossow, Professor Emeritus, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Missouri. "Plague of Terror is one of those books that grabs you." Michael J. Chapman, author and national lecturer on public education and revisionist history.
Download or read book Robert s Papers written by Raquel Gonzalez-Sparks and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-06-12 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Cortez, a brilliant Anthropology student, claims he can prove there exists an account of the origins and destiny of the universe recorded in a strange code by certain ancient civilizations walking the earth thousands of years ago. If he can produce proof, the very foundations of today's beliefs about who we are and why we are here would be shaken to the core. Capable of changing not only destiny but our understanding of history, parts of these texts and a mysterious artifact end up in Dr. Amanda Winehart's hands. Before Robert can produce his precious evidence, he mysteriously disappears and Amanda finds herself in a perilous race against time to unlock their meaning before it is too late for Robert. Amidst forces of Good and Evil, Amanda sets out in search of a missing student to find herself lifted into a personal journey of Initiation. As she is drawn more and more to the texts she has been entrusted with, will Dr. Winehart be able to brake the code that shelters their secret? Will she unlock their meaning in time to face the forces of Darkness that threaten her very existence and that of a time yet to come?
Download or read book Philosophy of Right written by Georg H. W. Hegel and published by Cosimo, Inc.. This book was released on 2008-01-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Philosophy of right was originally published in 1821"--T.p. verso.
Download or read book The Gramsci Reader written by Antonio Gramsci and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2000-04 with total page 451 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most complete volume of writings by one of the most fascinating thinkers in the history of Marxism Antonio Gramsci was one of the most important theorists of class, culture, and the state since Karl Marx. Imprisoned by the Fascists for much of his adult life, Gramsci spent his time in prison avidly writing on a broad range of subjects—from folklore to philosophy, popular culture to political strategy—and developing seminal ideas that have since become essential to our understanding of political theory. This book brings together the most comprehensive collection of Gramsci's writings available in English. Along with an introduction by leading Marxist historian Eric Hobsbawm, the volume includes a biographical introduction, informative introductions to each section, and a glossary of key terms to help readers better grasp the legacy of this important figure. As a thorough introduction to Gramsci’s key concepts, this book is essential reading for every serious student of Marxism, political theory, or modern Italian history.
Download or read book Force of Fire The Fire Queen 1 written by Sayantani DasGupta and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From New York Times bestselling author Sayantani DasGupta comes the story of a demon who must embrace her bad to serve the greater good. Pinki hails from a long line of rakkhosh resistors, demons who have spent years building interspecies relationships, working together to achieve their goal of overthrowing the snakey oppressors and taking back their rights. But she has more important things to worry about, like maintaining her status as fiercest rakkhosh in her class and looking after her little cousins. There is also the teeny tiny detail of not yet being able to control her fire breathing and accidentally burning up school property.Then Sesha, the charming son of the Serpentine Governor, calls on Pinki for help in defeating the resistance, promising to give her what she most desires in return -- the ability to control her fire. First she'll have to protect the Moon Maiden, pretend to be a human (ick), and survive a family reunion. But it's all worth it for the control of her powers . . . right?
Download or read book DNS written by Danny Earl and published by Dorrance Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DNS – Sons of War By: Danny Earl John’s father had always told him to work on developing his focus rather than his special abilities, such as cloaking. But to John, playing with his mutant abilities was much more fun. However, when John’s father is attacked by his enemies, John is separated from his mother and father and taken to a compound where he can train in focus and abilities with other children. Taking the name Shadow, he begins his quest to sharpen his focus and abilities to help him avenge his father. What Shadow doesn’t know is Lionrobot, the son of one of his father’s enemies, is training surreptitiously at the same compound. Sons of War, the first in a series of novels, is an action-packed adventure in an alternate reality where mutants with fantastic abilities face off against nonmutants for control of the galaxy.
Download or read book Consciousness written by Susan Blackmore and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-04-27 with total page 838 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is there a theory that explains the essence of consciousness? Or is consciousness itself an illusion? Am I conscious now? Now considered the 'last great mystery of science', consciousness was once viewed with extreme scepticism and rejected by mainstream scientists. It is now a significant area of research, albeit a contentious one, as well as a rapidly expanding area of study for students of psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience. This edition of Consciousness, revised by author team Susan Blackmore and Emily Troscianko, explores the key theories and evidence in consciousness studies ranging from neuroscience and psychology to quantum theories and philosophy. It examines why the term ‘consciousness’ has no recognised definition and provides an opportunity to delve into personal intuitions about the self, mind, and consciousness. Featuring comprehensive coverage of all core topics in the field, this edition includes: Why the problem of consciousness is so hard Neuroscience and the neural correlates of consciousness Why we might be mistaken about our own minds The apparent difference between conscious and unconscious Theories of attention, free will, and self and other The evolution of consciousness in animals and machines Altered states from meditation to drugs and dreaming Complete with key concept boxes, profiles of well-known thinkers, and questions and activities suitable for both independent study and group work, Consciousness provides a complete introduction to this fascinating field. Additional resources are available on the accompanying companion website: www.routledge.com/cw/blackmore
Download or read book On Perfection written by Jo Longhurst and published by Intellect Books. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on a 2012 symposium on Perfection, held at the Whitechapel Gallery in East London, this book explores the ways in which artists engage with ideas of perfection, drawing on screenings, performances and discussions. The symposium featured the work of an eclectic group of artists and writers, who use photographic lenses of many kinds to create works that engage with or disrupt ideas of perfection. Framed from an artist’s perspective and spanning a diverse range of artworks that question how these ideas shape our personal identities and our social and political systems, On Perfection considers the multifaceted nature of lens-based practices.
