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Consciousness, a unique and perplexing mental state, has been the subject of debate for philosophers and scientists for millennia. And while it is widely agreed within contemporary philosophy that consciousness is a problem whose solutions are likely to determine the fate of any number of other problems, there is no settled position on the ultimate nature of consciousness. This series of 12 penetrating and thought-provoking lectures by an acclaimed teacher and scholar approaches its subject directly and unflinchingly.

Virtually all of the major building blocks of our culture (law, government, religion, science, medicine, drama, architecture, and more) derived ultimately from the ancient Greeks. In these 12 lectures, you'll explore the continuing influence of the classical Greek achievement on contemporary life. The point is not the often tedious claim that there is nothing new under the sun. Rather, it is to underscore the remarkable continuity of the Greek perspective and ethos preserved over several millennia.

Negotiation is a skill people need to use every day. In this audio exclusive, learn the negotiation skills required to navigate difficult situations that arise in everyday life. From buying a car to purchasing a home, one needs to know how to effectively negotiate, especially when the other party is a seasoned professional. Harvard professor Joshua N. Weiss, PhD, gives us to tools to negotiate when we have a major stake in the game or when we're perceived as the "weak consumer."

There’s an apocryphal story that Alexander the Great once captured a notorious pirate named Diomedes. The great conqueror decided to interview the doomed pirate, asking him what he thought gave him the right to seize the property of other people. The pirate responded by asking the emperor what he thought gave him the right to take property that doesn’t belong to him, including entire countries. The story goes that Alexander thought the pirate very clever, granting him freedom instead of execution.

Read by the author. A new and inviting introduction to the Acts of the Apostles from New Testament scholar and theologian N. T. Wright. Acts is a substantial book. It sits right in the middle of the New Testament, looking back to the four Gospels and ahead to the mission of the early church. It...

Railways are one of the most important inventions in modern history. From the 1825 opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in England, trains revolutionized both travel and trade and radically changed the way we experience the world. In the 24 richly illustrated lectures of How Railways Transformed the World, you’ll experience the amazing world and impact of railways, from the early 19th century to today’s futuristic trains, including extensive material on the pleasure and appeal of rail travel today.

Bloomsbury presents Confessions written and read by A. N. Wilson. Known for his journalism, biographies and novels, A. N. Wilson turns a merciless searchlight on his own early life, his experience of sexual abuse, his catastrophic mistakes in love (sacred and profane) and his life in Grub Street...

Throughout history, Earth’s great rivers have lived at the heart of human life. As sources of food, and arteries of transport, trade, irrigation, travel, religious ritual, and more, rivers have not only shaped the landscapes through which they flow, they have also shaped civilization.

The strength of any organization is determined by the quality of its managers. What they do and how they do it is the key determinant of corporate success. Want to become invaluable to your company? Boost your managerial skills. The good news is that great managers are made...not born. When you...

'ಕಥೆಗಳಿಗೆ ಕಾವ್ಯದ ಸೊಬಗನ್ನು ತಂದವರು ವೈದೇಹಿ. ಅವರ ಹಾಗೆ ಭಾಷೆಯನ್ನು ದುಡಿಸಿಕೊಂಡ ಲೇಖಕರು ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಅಪರೂಪ. ಇವರ ಕಥೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ...

By the author of The Handmaid's Tale and Alias Grace Toby, a survivor of the man-made plague that has swept the earth, is telling stories. Stories left over from the old world, and stories that will determine a new one. Listening hard is young Blackbeard, one of the innocent Crakers, the species...

Read by the author with a full cast. This first Bible storybook from one of the world's top Bible scholars draws the connections across all of God's very good story, His Word. This practical Bible guide shares all your family's favorite stories, plus some that may be new, combining a...

Annalise Sherwoods Sommerpraktikum könnte eigentlich großartig laufen, wäre da nicht Lloyd, der nervig-charmante und gutaussehende Sohn des Chefs – den Anna dummerweise aus Versehen vor Praktikumsbeginn geküsst hat. Während Anna versucht, an ihrem Motto »Erst die Arbeit, dann das Vergnügen« festzuhalten, taucht Lloyd ständig in ihrer Nähe auf.

Experience an intimate, three-part journey through the foster care system. This compelling series captures the full spectrum of the experience—from tumultuous challenges to triumphant moments. It is an essential, inspiring resource for educators, counselors, and anyone connected to the foster...

சாதாரணமானதொரு பழி தீர்க்கும் கதையாக முதல் வாசிப்புக்குத் தென்படும் ‘வெக்கை’ ஒரு இலக்கியப் படைப்பு என்னும்...

Do you know the real story behind the New Testament? We all share a fascination for discovering ‘the rest of the story.’ We enjoy learning the behind-the-scenes facts about seemingly familiar events. In this eight-session Bible study, well-known Bible scholars N.T. Wright and Michael F. Bird...

Discover a life lived by instinct, curiosity, grit, and joy in Go Big: The Earnest Pursuit of Personal Growth by Kevin Ladd—a reflective, funny, and deeply human story about building a meaningful life one imperfect, audacious yes at a time. From a childhood in small-town Maine with a...

From award-winning and beloved children's author Elizabeth Laird comes a poignant audiobook edition of The Garbage King. Inspired by the true story of an Ethiopian childhood lived on the edge of destitution, it takes you on an unforgettable emotional journey. When Mamo's mother dies, he is...

One of NPR's Best Books of 2019 A second chance doesn't guarantee a touchdown in this new contemporary romance from the author of Intercepted. Single-mother Poppy Patterson moved across the country when she was sixteen and pregnant to find a new normal. After years of hard work, she's built a...

Mit diesem zweisprachigen Audio-Wortschatztrainer lernen. Sie die gebräuchlichsten 1.000 Wörter und Wendungen, was Niveau A1 entspricht. Der Wortschatztrainer ist speziell für Lernende mit Muttersprache Französisch konzipiert, die den wichtigsten deutschen Alltagswortschatz lernen wollen. Sie können jedoch auch mit Muttersprache Deutsch Französisch lernen. Die Wörter werden zuerst in Französisch gesprochen und danach auf Deutsch. Das Begleitheft enthält das Vokabular in beiden Sprachen. Alle Wörter sind thematisch geordnet und in Kapiteln zusammengefasst.