Download or read book Braving the Currents written by Tamra Pearson d'Estree and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-05-02 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thoughtful reference identifies, applies, and evaluates criteria to define success in complex multi-party natural resource disputes. The authors examine 28 "success" criteria from many angles, present a method for systematically considering all the elements necessary for successful environmental CR, and then apply this analytic framework to eight specific western U.S. water conflicts.
Download or read book Braving the Wilderness written by Brené Brown and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK • A timely and important book that challenges everything we think we know about cultivating true belonging in our communities, organizations, and culture, from the #1 bestselling author of Rising Strong, Daring Greatly, and The Gifts of Imperfection Don’t miss the five-part Max docuseries Brené Brown: Atlas of the Heart! “True belonging doesn’t require us to change who we are. It requires us to be who we are.” Social scientist Brené Brown, PhD, MSW, has sparked a global conversation about the experiences that bring meaning to our lives—experiences of courage, vulnerability, love, belonging, shame, and empathy. In Braving the Wilderness, Brown redefines what it means to truly belong in an age of increased polarization. With her trademark mix of research, storytelling, and honesty, Brown will again change the cultural conversation while mapping a clear path to true belonging. Brown argues that we’re experiencing a spiritual crisis of disconnection, and introduces four practices of true belonging that challenge everything we believe about ourselves and each other. She writes, “True belonging requires us to believe in and belong to ourselves so fully that we can find sacredness both in being a part of something and in standing alone when necessary. But in a culture that’s rife with perfectionism and pleasing, and with the erosion of civility, it’s easy to stay quiet, hide in our ideological bunkers, or fit in rather than show up as our true selves and brave the wilderness of uncertainty and criticism. But true belonging is not something we negotiate or accomplish with others; it’s a daily practice that demands integrity and authenticity. It’s a personal commitment that we carry in our hearts.” Brown offers us the clarity and courage we need to find our way back to ourselves and to each other. And that path cuts right through the wilderness. Brown writes, “The wilderness is an untamed, unpredictable place of solitude and searching. It is a place as dangerous as it is breathtaking, a place as sought after as it is feared. But it turns out to be the place of true belonging, and it’s the bravest and most sacred place you will ever stand.”
Download or read book Braving Fate written by Linsey Hall and published by Bonnie Doon Press. This book was released on 2014-11-10 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As chaos looms, a warrior queen is reborn Bookish academic Diana Laughton has been having terrible dreams. Dreams of battle, dreams of blood… dreams so vivid she's living them day and night. When demons invade her quiet life, she wonders if she’s going mad. Or if perhaps she's remembering a past life she had no idea existed… In the midst of betrayal, he must protect her Mythean Guardian Cadan Trinovante loved and betrayed Britain's warrior queen Boudica two millennia ago. Now he’s tasked with protecting mortals whose lives affect the fate of humanity. His latest assignment is Boudica herself, reincarnated as a woman with no idea of her past or her fated future. Though in the irresistible form of Diana Laughton, it's possible Cadan has once again met his match… To succumb to seduction could prove fatal Thrown together in a shadowy world that exists alongside our own, Diana and Cadan must fight not only the demonic forces that want Diana dead, but a past and a passion that have lasted centuries. Their desire could be deadly. But as evil from the underworld unites against them, their only hope could be each other.
Download or read book Transcendental Magic Its Doctrine and Ritual written by Éliphas Lévi and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-23 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first treatise on magic by Éliphas Lévi and one of his fundamental works. In this book, he criticizes magic as a collection of methods and rituals. Instead, he says magic is a universal power and attribute of a man, an eternal religion that existed before Christianity and other religions. According to his theory, proper magic as an attribute of a human is a combination of psychic force, will, and imagination. He calls the ordinary miracles attributed to unnecessary magic exaggerations. Yet, the access to the true magic is constricted only to a narrow circle of selected people, or Magi. Those who go through the initiation to Magi acquire force to alter human wills. His works became quickly popular, as their publication coincided with the interest in magic and occultism in the second half of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th century. It also greatly influenced the magic of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Also, in this text, Éliphas Lévi, for the first time, pointed out that a pentagram or five-pointed star with one point down and two points up represents evil, while a pentagram with one end up and two points down represent the good.
Download or read book The Promise and Performance of Environmental Conflict Resolution written by Rosemary O'Leary and published by Resources for the Future. This book was released on 2003 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Environmental conflict resolution (ECR) is a process of negotiation that allows stakeholders in a dispute to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement on their own terms. The tools of ECR, such as facilitation, mediation, and conflict assessment, suggest that it fits well with other ideas for reforming environmental policy. First used in 1974, ECR has been an official part of policymaking since the mid-1990s. This is the first book to evaluate systematically the results of these efforts. The contributions to this book critically investigate the record and potential of ECR, drawing on perspectives from political science, public administration, regional planning, philosophy, psychology, anthropology, and law.
Download or read book The Dogma of High Magic written by Eliphas Levi and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2011-03-20 with total page 167 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Doctrine and Ritual of Transcendental Magic written by Eliphas Levi and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2019-10-11 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A landmark work in the theory and practice of the occult, Levi lays out the basic philosophy and practice of magic. While this work may be considered controversial in some circles, it is a useful tool for anyone that wants to get a basic understanding of what lays beyond the veil of magic and power. Although this kind of work can be dangerous to those that are unprepared for what lays within, those that want to understand a side of society that is often looked down on, this would be a good starting point.
Download or read book Conflict 2nd Edition written by Sandra I. Cheldelin and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2008-01-04 with total page 497 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The contributors to this fully revised volume, a team of international experts with both academic and professional experience in the field, provide a broad range of geographical and disciplinary perspectives. Covering theory, research and practice, they analyze the different types of conflict and offer a thorough examination of the influences on conflict - structural, situational, strategic and cultural. Exploring conflict management and resolution, they also discuss negotiation, mediation, peace-keeping and peace-building.
Download or read book Transcendental Magic written by Eliphas Levi and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 1968-01-15 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is Eliphas Levi's (1810-1875) best-known book. This work arguably made Levi THE most influential writer on magic since the Renaissance. Originally issued in French, the English translator is A.E. Waite and it is doubtful that anyone else could have better captured the essence of Levi's work. The book is divided in two parts; the first is theoretical, the second practical. This is a fascinating and often debated work involving a discussion that covers almost the entire realm of Ritual and High Magic.
Download or read book The Magic of liphas L vi written by Éliphas Lévi and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-23 with total page 824 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Magic of Éliphas Lévi,' the renowned French occultist delves into the mysteries of magic, symbolism, and the occult. Lévi's writing style is both poetic and scholarly, blending esoteric knowledge with a profound understanding of symbolism and mysticism. The book explores the concept of magic as a spiritual practice and a means of connecting with the divine, drawing on Lévi's expertise in the occult and the hidden knowledge of the ages. Lévi's work is both philosophical and practical, offering insights into the nature of reality and the power of the human mind to transcend mundane existence through the practice of magic. Éliphas Lévi, a 19th-century occultist and writer, was a key figure in the development of modern occultism and symbolism. His writings on magic, mysticism, and the esoteric have had a profound influence on subsequent generations of occultists and spiritual seekers. Lévi's background in the occult traditions of Western esotericism informed his groundbreaking work on magic and the occult, making him a seminal figure in the study of the hidden mysteries of the universe. 'The Magic of Éliphas Lévi' is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of occultism, magic, and mysticism. Lévi's insights into the nature of magic and its transformative power offer a unique perspective on the pursuit of spiritual knowledge and self-discovery. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to explore the hidden depths of human consciousness and the mysteries of the universe.
Download or read book Braving the Elements written by David Laskin and published by Anchor. This book was released on 1997-06-16 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nowhere in the world is weather as volatile and powerful as it is in North America. Scorching heat in the Southwest, hurricanes on the Atlantic coast, tornadoes in the Plains, blizzards in the mountains: Every area of the country has vastly different weather, and vastly different cultures as a result. Braving the Elements is David Laskin's delightful and fascinating history of how our unique weather has shaped a nation, and how we've tried to cope with it over centuries. Since before Columbus, the peoples of America have struggled to make sense of the capricious and violent nature of America's weather. Anasazi Indians used the rain dance (and sometimes human sacrifice) to induce rain, while the Puritans in New England blamed the sins of the community for lightening strikes and Nor'easters. IN modern times we carry on those traditions by blaming the weatherman for ruined weekends. Despite hi-tech satellites and powerful computers and 24-hour-a-day forecasting from The Weather Channel, we're still at the mercy of the whims of Mother Nature. Laskin recounts the many dramatic moments in American weather history, from the "Little Ice Age" to Ben Franklin's invention of the lightning rod to the Great Blizzard of the 1930's to the worries about global warming. Packed with fresh insights and wonderful lore and trivia, Braving the Elements is unique and essential reading for anyone who's ever asked, "What's it like outside?"
Download or read book You Are Your Best Thing written by Tarana Burke and published by Random House Trade Paperbacks. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Tarana Burke and Dr. Brené Brown bring together a dynamic group of Black writers, organizers, artists, academics, and cultural figures to discuss the topics the two have dedicated their lives to understanding and teaching: vulnerability and shame resilience. Contributions by Kiese Laymon, Imani Perry, Laverne Cox, Jason Reynolds, Austin Channing Brown, and more NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY MARIE CLAIRE AND BOOKRIOT It started as a text between two friends. Tarana Burke, founder of the ‘me too.’ Movement, texted researcher and writer Brené Brown to see if she was free to jump on a call. Brené assumed that Tarana wanted to talk about wallpaper. They had been trading home decorating inspiration boards in their last text conversation so Brené started scrolling to find her latest Pinterest pictures when the phone rang. But it was immediately clear to Brené that the conversation wasn’t going to be about wallpaper. Tarana’s hello was serious and she hesitated for a bit before saying, “Brené, you know your work affected me so deeply, but as a Black woman, I’ve sometimes had to feel like I have to contort myself to fit into some of your words. The core of it rings so true for me, but the application has been harder.” Brené replied, “I’m so glad we’re talking about this. It makes sense to me. Especially in terms of vulnerability. How do you take the armor off in a country where you’re not physically or emotionally safe?” Long pause. “That’s why I’m calling,” said Tarana. “What do you think about working together on a book about the Black experience with vulnerability and shame resilience?” There was no hesitation. Burke and Brown are the perfect pair to usher in this stark, potent collection of essays on Black shame and healing. Along with the anthology contributors, they create a space to recognize and process the trauma of white supremacy, a space to be vulnerable and affirm the fullness of Black love and Black life.
Download or read book Braving Your Adversity Life Strategies to Endure Your Road Ahead with Hope Faith and Courage written by Rob Bare and published by Aviva Publishing. This book was released on 2021-03-25 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Braving Your Adversity, Rob Bare shares how his wife, Tiffany, used hope, faith, and courage to endure her fifteen-year battle with stage 4 breast, brain, lung, and liver cancer. Her story will inspire you to face your own adversities, no matter what they are. Discover how to reach deep into your well of fortitude to pull out the best version of yourself. Challenge yourself to be better today than you were yesterday. Learn how to wake up each day striving to be the best you can be, intent on making each day great. Use hope, faith, and courage to seize the day. Embrace the motto "never give up, don't ever give up." Set a goal to be a difference-maker in other people's lives. After reading Braving Your Adversity, you'll have the life strategies to endure your road ahead. You will be inspired and motivated to not only win your day, but win your life. The result will be realizing that no matter what lies in your path, you can dream big and reach for your goal of braving your adversity.
Download or read book Shibata Renzabur and the Reinvention of Modernism in Postwar Japanese Popular Literature written by Artem Vorobiev and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-10-30 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shibata Renzaburō and the Reinvention of Modernism in Postwar Japanese Popular Literature explores the life and work of Shibata Renzaburō (柴田錬三郎, 1917–1978), the author of adventure and historical novels who was instrumental in reinvigorating popular Japanese literature in the postwar period. This book considers postwar Japanese society through the prism of Shibata’s writing, exploring how the postwar period under SCAP Occupation influenced Shibata’s writing and generated the extraordinary popularity of samurai fiction in the postwar era at large. Through the use of a nihilistic warrior, Nemuri Kyōshirō, and other samurai characters, Shibata Renzaburō addresses important social issues of the day, such as the trauma of defeat, postwar reconstruction, and the attending societal ills and neuroses, while keeping his literature entertaining and easy to read, which ensured its mass appeal in postwar Japan.
Download or read book Crossing the Current written by Richard Kernaghan and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 2022-09-20 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In contemporary accounts of the Shining Path insurgency and Peru's internal war, the Upper Huallaga Valley has largely been overlooked—despite its former place as the country's main cocaine-producing region. From afar, the Upper Huallaga became a political and legal no-man's-land. Up close, vibrant networks of connection endured despite strict controls on human habitation and movement. This book asks what happens to such a place once prolonged conflict has ostensibly passed. How have ordinary encounters with land, territory, and law, and with the river that runs through them all, been altered in the aftermaths of war? Gathering stories and images to render the experiences of transportation workers who have ferried passengers and things across and along the river for decades, Richard Kernaghan elaborates a notion of legal topographies to understand how landscape interventions shape routes, craft territories, and muddle temporalities. Drawing on personal narratives and everyday practices of transit, this ethnography conveys how prior times of violence have silently accrued: in bridges and roads demolished, then rebuilt; in makeshift moorings that facilitate both licit and illegal trades; and above all through the river, a liquid barrier and current with unstable banks, whose intricate mesh of tributaries partitions terrains now laden with material traces and political effects of a recent yet far from finished past.
Download or read book Braving the Brokenness Set Your Soul Free Through The Power of Your Story written by Nicole Edgmond and published by Xulon Press. This book was released on 2019-11-28 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can a story filled with pain and loss really become something beautiful? Life often holds unexpected twists and turns. In the middle of our brokenness, the abundant life we read about seems unattainable, even cruel, as we struggle to believe there is hope for a life beyond our daily disappointments and gut-wrenching pain. Believing the voice of shame, we hide our messy stories, seek relief apart from God, and bury our dreams. But it doesn't have to be this way. Nicole bravely invites us into her personal stories of loss, disappointment, and spiritual struggle. Longing to find her worthiness in the midst of a life she never wanted or imagined, she shares how she came to the end of herself, her faulty beliefs, and learned to move beyond the pain of shattered dreams. In Braving the Brokenness, you'll learn to: name the messages of your past and the faulty story you're telling yourself today feel your pain and face unhealthy responses, coping mechanisms, and toxic thinking identify the questions of your soul and where you turn for answers learn the rhythms of a soul set free by the love of God find purpose in your pain and experience life changing transformation If you're longing for hope in the middle of your unexpected story, then join Nicole on the brave journey of rewriting your story and living wholeheartedly!
