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Martin Heidegger, considered by some to be the greatest charlatan ever to claim the title of "philosopher", by some as an apologist for Nazism, and by others as an acknowledged leader in continental philosophy, is probably the most divisive thinker of the 20th century. In the second edition of this Very Short Introduction audiobook, Michael Inwood focuses on Heidegger's most important work, Being and Time, to explore its major themes of existence in the world, inauthenticity, guilt, destiny, truth, and the nature of time.

As with The Prophet, Sand and Foam was not only a success on initial publication but was also a must read for many of those in the counter-culture scene in the sixties. John Lennon even borrowed a couplet, with a slight alteration, for his famed song 'Julia'.

Noted for his remarkable erudition, wit, and playful pessimism, Miller here ranges over topics from personal disasters to literary and national ones. Drawing on a truly immense store of knowledge encompassing literature, philosophy, theology, and history, he excavates the evidence of human anxieties around scarcity in all its forms (from scarcity of food to luck to where we stand in the eyes of others caught in a game of musical chairs we often do not even know we are playing).

Failure is a topic discussed in every creative writing department in the world, but this is the book every beginning writer should have on their shelf to prepare them. Less a guide to writing and more a guide to what you need to continue existing as a writer, On Writing and Failure: Or, On the Peculiar Perseverance Required to Endure the Life of a Writer describes the defining role played by rejection in literary endeavors and contemplates failure as the essence of the writer’s life.

Being in flow is when you are in the zone, on your game, or even on fire. It is both a mental state and a physical one. You have a feeling of complete focus, full involvement, and deep enjoyment in whatever you are doing. You feel the activity takes no energy from youindeed you feel that it is...

Brought to you by Penguin. Do you ever feel like a failure? Enter widely acclaimed observer of daily life Professor Joe Moran, not to tell you that everything will be all right in the end, but to reassure you that failure is an occupational hazard of being human. It's the small print in life's...

It originated in Asia, moved to Europe, and is now consumed worldwide — a slightly-fermented tea that is purported to cure everything from indigestion to cancer. We’re talking about kombucha, which has exploded in popularity in the last quarter century. While the exact health benefits of kombucha remain unproven, it’s quite certain that the effervescent elixir provides its worldwide fans with a spiritual lift unlike any other drink.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Deja de vivir buscando la aceptación de los demás. Recupera tu tiempo, tu atención y tu autoridad. El mayor desafío al que te enfrentas hoy no es la falta de talento, de oportunidades ni de determinación. Es la pérdida silenciosa y gradual de tu...

Brought to you by Penguin. A new exploration of our conception of reality, by one of the world’s most influential philosophers How do we understand the world and our place in it? Do our lives consist of a small number of dramatic turning points, or is there nothing but a series of gradual...

Part mind-bending medical mystery—part cutting-edge science—Hidden Guests uncovers the astonishing phenomenon of microchimerism: the presence of foreign cells inside our own bodies. The incredible story of how those cells got there—and what they do once they arrive—might change everything we know about the immune system, lineage, and identity.

In a world driven by complexity, the ability to unravel intricate systems and find clarity is an invaluable skill. "Systems Thinking Made Simple: The Art of Understanding Complexity with Ease" is your indispensable guide to mastering this art and making sense of the intricate web of interconnections that shape our lives. This audiobook is your key to deciphering complexity with ease, offering a fresh perspective on systems thinking. It's a journey that demystifies the complexities of our modern world and empowers you to think holistically, see the bigger picture, and unveil solutions.

ଆମେ ଈଶ୍ୱରଙ୍କୁ ଡାକୁ, ପୂଜାକରୁ, ପ୍ରାର୍ଥନାରେ କହୁ 'ତୁମେ ହିଁ ହର୍ତ୍ତା, କର୍ତ୍ତା, ଦୈବବିଧାତା...! ହେଲେ ସତରେ ଈଶ୍ୱରଙ୍କୁ ଆମେ...

"The Joyful Wisdom", written in 1882, just before "Zarathustra", is rightly judged to be one of Nietzsche's best books. Here the essentially grave and masculine face of the poet-philosopher is seen to light up and suddenly break into a delightful smile. The warmth and kindness that beam from his features will astonish those hasty psychologists who have never divined that behind the destroyer is the creator, and behind the blasphemer the lover of life.

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Toward the Body of Being is a philosophical lecture series transcribed into written language, exploring being through the moving, sounding, remembering, and becoming body. What happens to the body when it enters a new space? How does it learn to move...

A Meditative Journey into the Mystery of BeingWhat is consciousness?Who are we beneath our thoughts, memories, and identities?What is awareness itself?And could consciousness exist beyond the human mind?"Consciousness" explores these questions through philosophy, spirituality, personal inquiry...

Meaning isn’t found. It’s built.Jump Twice is a powerful author-performed audiobook about building a meaningful life through conscious action.In this special Author’s Cut edition, Caz Harleaux delivers a dynamic listening experience that blends personal stories, lived wisdom, and four...

In this luminous memoir of secret drinking, fragile recovery, and the deep pull of religion, award-winning essayist Meghan O’Gieblyn seeks to understand why it is so hard to sustain the difficult work of personal change. "This is one of the best memoirs of the decade—a cool-water baptism, so...

Nacido a finales del siglo XIX en la Armenia rusa, su principal obra fue dar a conocer y transmitir las enseñanzas del misterioso "Cuarto Camino" en el mundo occidental. Una personalidad misteriosa y carismática, con un agudo sentido crítico, y una elevada cultura tradicional, acaparó la atención de muchos, guiándolos hacia una posible evolución espiritual y humanitaria.

Continuing the work of the award-winning Sand Talk, Tyson Yunkaporta casts an Indigenous lens on contemporary society, challenging us to face conflict and embrace conversation to find our way onto the right track. With Right Story, Wrong Story, Apalech Clan member Tyson Yunkaporta, from far...

From two times number one Sunday Times bestselling author, James Smith, comes HOW TO BE CONFIDENT – the third instalment in James’ no-nonsense guides to gaining the tools to empower your decision-making and change your life. Now, more than ever, we are so often lost within a cycle of...