Download or read book Clutches of Revenge written by Kayee Bradley and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-10-09 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carissa Langford is a businesswoman who dreams of having it all: a successful career and a beautiful family. The death of her father, though, sets in motion consequences that she never could have foreseen, especially when her nasty stepmother with dark allies is left jilted by the will. Ignorant of the storm building around her, Carissa meets Trevor Montgomery, handsome known womanizer. They charm each other, and despite his reputation, Carissa finds Trevor to be the man of her dreams. However, Trevor has a hidden past wrought with heartbreak, and someone is out to get him. Cold, calculating Colton Jamison wants nothing more than to turn Trevor's life into a living hell, and it doesn't matter who he hurts along the way. Carissa's quiet life is now filled with dark obsession, revenge, and murder. As she is dragged further into the abyss with Trevor, she watches her life shatter. Will she be able to survive the terror of one man's revenge and protect the people she loves from the coming storm?
Download or read book The Genealogy of Morals written by Friedrich Nietzsche and published by Standard Ebooks. This book was released on 2023-10-09T20:05:09Z with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in German in 1887, The Genealogy of Morals was intended by Nietzsche as a clarification and supplement to his 1882 treatise Beyond Good and Evil. In his last published work, Ecce Homo, Nietzsche described the essays constituting The Genealogy of Morals as “three decisive overtures on the part of a psychologist to a revaluation of all values” and claimed that they were “as regards expression, aspiration, and the art of the unexpected, perhaps the most curious things that have ever been written.” While this self-assessment is probably an overstatement, The Genealogy of Morals is widely acknowledged to be a unique contribution to philosophy in both content and style. The style is intentionally difficult, contrived by turns to embolden, to repel, and to mislead. “In each case,” he wrote, “the beginning is calculated to mystify; it is cool, scientific, even ironical, intentionally thrust to the fore, intentionally reticent. … At the end, in each case, amid fearful thunderclaps, a new truth shines out between thick clouds.” In the first essay, Nietzsche introduces the idea of ressentiment, the source and basis (he contends) of the Christian and Jewish religions and the fundamental psychological mechanism of the associated “slave revolt” in morality, an evaluative inversion performed by the oppressed to compensate for, and to enable themselves to endure, their powerlessness and its attendant frustration. Nietzsche contrasts “noble” values, the central opposition of which is that of “good” and “bad” as applied to human beings themselves, with “slavish” values, the central opposition of which is “good” and “evil” as applied to actions. The vaunting of the latter opposition in Christianity represents, according to Nietzsche, “the great insurrection against the dominion of noble values” common to pagan Rome and ancient Greece. The second essay begins with a discussion of promising and the value of forgetfulness, then traces the origins of guilt and bad conscience to self-directed cruelty, the inward application of a naturally brutal animal instinct that has been prevented from finding outward expression. Nietzsche goes on to supply an analysis of the origin and purpose of punishment in human societies. “Cruelty,” Nietzsche asserts controversially in Ecce Homo, “is here exposed, for the first time, as one of the oldest and most indispensable elements in the foundation of culture.” “Ascetic ideals,” whose “three great pomp words are poverty, humility, and chastity,” are the subject of the third essay, the longest of the work and perhaps its rhetorical high point. Nietzsche here considers the ascetic ideal as instantiated by artists, scholars, and priests, noting differences between the three groups in the ideal’s expression and effects. He asks why ascetic ideals are so powerful, given that they are, as he believes, generally detrimental to human health and well-being, concluding that the ascetic ideal’s power arose from a historical dearth of competing ideals and that “man will wish Nothingness rather than not wish at all.” Contending with the popular perception that a scientific outlook is in principle opposed to religiosity, the latter being the natural home of ascetic ideals, Nietzsche deduces from his analysis of the “will to truth” that the relation of science to ascetic ideals themselves is not at all antagonistic. In fact, “science represents the progressive force in the inner evolution of that ideal”; even further, “valuation of ascetic ideals inevitably entails valuation of science.” Nietzsche also interestingly implicates himself and his own Genealogy in the preservation of ascetic ideals, identifying the bond between such ideals and philosophy itself as very strong. The third essay is notable for having been singled out by Nietzsche as an exercise in exposition of an aphorism. Scholars, notably Christopher Janaway, have disputed whether the aphorism on which the essay is supposedly a commentary is the epigraph from his previous work Thus Spake Zarathustra, or instead the first of the essay’s numbered paragraphs. Nietzsche’s turbulent, haphazardly erudite style has contributed to his mixed reception in philosophy and the broader culture, and to the understanding that he was just as concerned with literary virtuosity as philosophical clarity. Nevertheless, despite the literary complexity of his work, it’s still possible to ask of its content—as Bertrand Russell did in his History of Western Philosophy—“What are we to think of Nietzsche’s doctrines? How far are they true? Are they in any degree useful? Is there in them anything objective, or are they the mere power-fantasies of an invalid?” “There is no escaping Nietzsche,” wrote H. L. Mencken in 1908. “You may hold him a hissing and a mocking and lift your virtuous skirts as you pass him by, but his roar is in your ears and his blasphemies sink into your mind.” Whether its blasphemous sympathies attract or repel us, and whether its analysis ultimately unsettles or only reinforces our initial ethical presuppositions, the Genealogy of Morals remains an essential work in the history of ideas whose moral and political relevance shows little sign of diminishing. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.
Download or read book The Essential Works of Friedrich Nietzsche written by Friedrich Nietzsche and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-26 with total page 2244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'The Essential Works of Friedrich Nietzsche', the reader is introduced to the profound philosophical ideas of the renowned German thinker. This collection showcases Nietzsche's critique of traditional morality, his exploration of the concept of the will to power, and his thoughts on the eternal recurrence. The literary style is marked by its poetic language and aphoristic writing, making it a challenging yet rewarding read for those interested in existentialist philosophy. Nietzsche's works are situated within the context of 19th-century German philosophy, particularly his rejection of Enlightenment ideas and his influence on later existentialist thinkers. Friedrich Nietzsche, a seminal figure in Western philosophy, was influenced by his own experiences of suffering and challenges to conventional beliefs. His search for meaning in a seemingly chaotic world is evident in his writings, making his works both personal and universal. Nietzsche's provocative ideas continue to spark debates and influence modern thought. 'The Essential Works of Friedrich Nietzsche' is a must-read for anyone interested in delving into the depths of existential philosophy and exploring provocative ideas that challenge conventional wisdom. Nietzsche's writings will leave readers questioning their beliefs and pondering the true nature of existence.
Download or read book The Essential Nietzsche written by Friedrich Nietzsche and published by Chartwell Books. This book was released on 2017-05-23 with total page 339 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A bind up of Nietzsche's two most famous works; Beyond Good and Evil (1886) and Genealogy of Morals.
Download or read book Works written by Ben Jonson and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Genealogy of Morals by Friedrich Nietzsche Delphi Classics Illustrated written by Friedrich Nietzsche and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2017-07-17 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Genealogy of Morals by Friedrich Nietzsche - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Friedrich Nietzsche’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Nietzsche includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Genealogy of Morals by Friedrich Nietzsche - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Nietzsche’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
Download or read book The Works of Ben Ionson written by Ben Jonson and published by . This book was released on 1875 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book A Mixed Bag written by Agnes McIntyre and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sixteen short stories from sixteen different perspectives, this thoughtful collection traverses a range of topics and themes intrinsic to the human experience. Connected only by their exploration of how we understand our world, each tale is a journey through a unique scenario with a unique personality. With relatable characters and situations inspired by real-world events, A Mixed Bag grapples with interpersonal relationships, complex emotions, and how different people might react when life throws them curveballs. Brimming with profound insights, a good dose of humour, and range of voices, A Mixed Bag offers a survey of diverse ideas and champions a compassionate interest in people, relationships, and the human experience—both positive and negative. Multi-faceted and bold, this story collection reveals the potential for good in us all.
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Download or read book Clutch written by Paul Sullivan and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-09-02 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is clutch performance innate-or can it be learned? Sooner or later everyone encounters a situation in which the stakes are high and the outcome is crucial. And even top performers can crumble when faced with such extreme pressure. Consider the CEO who panics in a desperate attempt to shore up his company's earnings, the veteran politician who grows overconfident and loses to the upstart candidate, the quarterback who carries his team to the Super Bowl but falls apart in the final quarter. All of them choked. But then there are the performers who thrive under such conditions: the ER doctor racing the clock to save someone's life, the lieutenant who leads his platoon to victory after an ambush, the young attorney who refuses to be intimidated in court and wins the crucial case. These people are clutch, and their ability to overcome extreme pressure consistently and beat the toughest odds fascinates us. How do they do it? According to Paul Sullivan, clutch performance does not stem from an innate ability. It's a learned skill: the art of operating in high-stress situations as if they were everyday conditions. Even some of the most experienced and talented performers lack this skill-but Sullivan shows that anyone can develop it. Drawing on new research and interviews with stars across a range of fields, Sullivan uncovers the shared traits that define clutch performers and explains how anyone can apply their strategies. He builds his case through many inspiring true stories, including those of * a skinny sergeant who saved his battalion in Iraq; * a rookie baseball player who pitched his team into its first World Series; * an eccentric psychiatrist who trained a group of financial traders to become the best in the world; * a lawyer who struggled in school but became one of the top litigators in America. Full of powerful advice and real-world examples, Clutch will show you how to overcome extreme pressure to achieve greatness.
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Download or read book Clutch Time written by Caron Butler and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2024-09-10 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former NBA All-Star Caron Butler and acclaimed author Justin A. Reynolds deliver another superstar performance in this companion novel to Shot Clock about KO, a budding AAU basketball star as he attempts to find redemption on the court and reconnection with his incarcerated father. Kofi “KO” Douglas knows how to handle pressure. After all, he is the newly announced #1 ranked AAU player in the country. On the court, his game is as good as it gets—even if his Wolves team lost to the Sabres in the national championship, KO always believes nobody can beat him one-on-one. That is, until his former best friend, Ripp, returns home, just in time for the biggest tournament of the summer, the McNabby. Ripp’s dad plays professional basketball overseas, and Ripp has been tearing up courts there—KO now has his toughest competition yet. As KO gears up for this latest challenge, there’s game-changing news at home. KO’s dad, who has been incarcerated for the last seven years, is getting out. It’s been KO and his mom for as long as he can remember, only now his dad is ready to reconnect. It’s another reunion KO isn’t sure he wants to happen, especially as Ripp keeps calling out KO to play him in the McNabby. With the tournament on the horizon, KO decides to turn to Coach James and the Sabres for help. He may not love the idea of playing with Tony Washington and his former teammates again, but he needs them now more than ever. Can KO prove he’s still the best on the court as his family life turns upside down?
