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A timeless classic of political fiction, Animal Farm by George Orwell is a powerful satire of revolution, power, and corruption. When oppressed farm animals rise up to claim freedom, their dream of equality quickly unravels as new leaders twist the rules to seize control. This sharp, fast-paced...

Drawing on Zen philosophy and his expertise in the martial art of aikido, best-selling author George Leonard shows how the process of mastery can help us attain a higher level of excellence and a deeper sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in our daily lives. Whether you're seeking to improve your career or your intimate relationships, increase self-esteem or create harmony within yourself, this inspiring prescriptive guide will help you master anything you choose and achieve success in all areas of your life.

One of the most significant books ever written by a head of state, the Meditations are a collection of philosophical thoughts by the Emperor Marcus Aurelius (121-180 ce). Covering issues such as duty, forgiveness, brotherhood, strength in adversity and the best way to approach life and death, the Meditations have inspired thinkers, poets and politicians since their first publication more than 500 years ago. Today, the book stands as one of the great guides and companions—a cornerstone of Western thought.

In this engaging philosophical exchange, George Berkeley presents Hylas, a character embodying the views of his contemporary adversary, John Locke. The name Hylas, rooted in ancient Greek meaning matter, represents the materialist perspective that Hylas passionately defends. In contrast, Philonous, whose name translates to lover of mind, challenges this view in a spirited debate. The First Dialogue opens with Hylas expressing his disdain for skepticism, accusing Philonous of holding the most extravagant opinion—that material substance does not exist. However, Philonous deftly counters, ...

The now-classic Metaphors We Live By changed our understanding of metaphor and its role in language and the mind. Metaphor, authors George Lakoff and Mark Johnson explain, is a fundamental mechanism of mind, one that allows us to use what we know about our physical and social experience to provide understanding of countless other subjects. Because such metaphors structure our most basic understandings of our experience, they are "metaphors we live by"—metaphors that can shape our perceptions and actions without our ever noticing them.

Michael Jordan credits George Mumford with transforming his on-court leadership of the Bulls, helping Jordan lead the team to six NBA championships. Mumford also helped Kobe Bryant, Andrew Bynum, and Lamar Odom and countless other NBA players turn around their games. A widely respected public speaker and coach, Mumford is sharing his own story and the strategies that have made these athletes into stars in The Mindful Athlete: The Secret to Pure Performance.

In this insightful and politically powerful essay, Orwell attempts to evaluate non-violence as a method of political leverage outside of the unique circumstances in which Gandhi successfully deployed his method. He discusses the particular context that gave Satyagraha political force: the struggle for national self-determination in colonial India, and looks to Gandhi’s method as a reference for what he feels is a necessary discussion of alternative methods of political resistance.

Taking his lead from his subject, Gershom Scholem - the 20th-century thinker who cracked open Jewish theology and history with a radical reading of Kabbalah - Prochnik combines biography and memoir to counter our contemporary political crisis with an original and urgent reimagining of the future of Israel.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Celebrated futurist Ray Kurzweil presents an “elaborate, smart, and persuasive” (The Boston Globe) view of the future course of human development. “Artfully envisions a breathtakingly better world.”—Los Angeles Times “Startling in scope and bravado...

In Three Dialogues (set in a ‘Platonic’ garden), Hylas begins by challenging Philonous that he denied the existence of material substance. ‘What!’ says Hylas. ‘Can anything be more fantastical, more repugnant to Common Sense, or a more manifest piece of Scepticism, than to believe there is no such thing as matter?’ And Berkeley, in the guise of Philonous, replies, ‘Softly, good Hylas. What if it should prove that you, who hold there is, are, by virtue of that opinion, a greater sceptic, and maintain more paradoxes and repugnances to common sense, than I who believe no such thing.’

Delve into George Eliot’s 1859 novella, The Lifted Veil, which breaks away from the realistic narratives of her more renowned novels like Middlemarch and Daniel Deronda. This haunting tale echoes the works of middlebrow Sensationists, such as Wilkie Collins (The Moonstone), and renowned Victorian horror writers like Bram Stoker (Dracula) and Mary Shelley (Frankenstein). Eliot navigates the realm of the unseen, exploring mystical themes and the psychological underpinnings of her protagonist, Latimer, whose supposed clairvoyance is intricately tied to his tumultuous early life. As Latimer ...

Aristotle famously maintains in his treatise "On the Soul" that there are three kinds of living things―plants, animals, and humans―and he speaks of each kind as having a soul. Nowadays, however, many thinkers reject them on the grounds that they are incompatible with modern science. Molecular biology is seen as affording a superior way of categorizing life forms.

Cult psychology expert Ava Grey dissects the George Floyd trial as a case study in institutional control, examining how police narratives mirror cult tactics, why authority breeds lethal compliance, and how one death ignited a global reckoning with systemic power structures. For more content like this, visit QuietPlease.ai

В своей знаменитой книге известный философ Георгий Гурджиев создает целый мир, в котором каждое слово, каждая фраза—это ключ к разгадке тайн бытия. Сочетание философии, мистики и древних учений делает эту работу уникальной и неповторимой. "Рассказы Вельзевула своему внуку" представляют собой серию аллегорических историй, рассказанных главным героем своему внуку, когда они путешествуют по космосу на борту космического корабля. Через эти рассказы Гурджиев создает сложную повествовательную сеть, затрагивающую фундаментальные вопросы жизни, смерти и цели человеческого существования.

Discover a daily dose of inspiration with a carefully selected quote from George MacDonald for every day of the year. - Summary by Shelly

Critical theory emerged in the 1920s from the work of the Frankfurt School, the circle of German-Jewish academics who sought to diagnose—and, if at all possible, cure—the ills of society, particularly fascism and capitalism. In this book, Stephen Eric Bronner provides sketches of leading representatives of the critical tradition (such as George Lukács and Ernst Bloch, Theodor Adorno and Walter Benjamin, Herbert Marcuse and Jurgen Habermas) as well as many of its seminal texts and empirical investigations.

Musician George Tintura delves into the meaning behind the best known songs in the English-speaking world. Also known as "Mister Christmas," George explains the "why" behind the songs that keep coming back year after year.

Cain A Mystery presents Lord Byrons captivating retelling of the classic Biblical tale, exploring the narrative through the eyes of its most infamous character. Drawing inspiration from Miltons Paradise Lost, Byrons portrayal of Cain is one of rebellion and deep introspection. As he grapples with humanitys burden of mortality, he encounters Lucifer, who transports him to the Abyss of Space. There, Cain witnesses a chilling vision of Earths tumultuous natural history and gains profound insights into the nature of death. Upon his return, Cains heartache propels him toward the tragic conclusion ...

La traduzione del breve e famoso saggio di George Orwell sul "Mein Kampf" nella traduzione di Valerio Di Stefano.

Soul initiation is an essential spiritual adventure that most of the world has forgotten—or not yet discovered. Here, visionary ecopsychologist Bill Plotkin maps this journey, one that has not been previously illuminated in the contemporary Western world and yet is vital for the future of our species and our planet. Based on the experiences of thousands of people, this book provides phase-by-phase guidance for the descent to soul.