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Dive deep into the realms of moral philosophy with the timeless classic, "The Critique of Practical Reason" by Immanuel Kant, now available as a convenient ebook. This seminal work, first published in 1788, continues to influence philosophical thought and ethical discourse to this day. In this compelling treatise, Kant explores the foundations of morality, the concept of free will, and the role of autonomy in crafting a meaningful life.
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This is the foundation of all: that we are not to imagine or suppose, but to discover what nature does, or may be made to do.
Thus did Francis Bacon, early in the 17th century, outline the future of science and technology. This drive for knowledge and power has now given us a world dominated by science, and this text tells the story of how we have arrived there. The achievements of the great scientific thinkers of the ages — Copernicus, Newton,...
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Knowledge provides us with business opportunities, job prospects, and conversation topics. But in the age of information overload, it's challenging to identify what knowledge to focus on. This book, curated and summarized by a Korean author with advice from his family members (a senior government official and a consultant), presents the most popular and useful economics and business knowledge, as well as life tips in an engaging way. It's filled with...
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Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Toronto:
Up-to-date information - all businesses were rechecked before publication to ensure they are still open after 2020's COVID-19 outbreak
Full-color maps and travel photography throughout
Highlightsand itineraries help you tailor a trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential infoat your fingertips - hours...
13) Jumbo's hide, Elvis's ride, and the tooth of Buddha: more marvelous tales of historical artifacts
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Once again, historian Harvey Rachlin uncovers odd and stirring stories behind some of the most fascinating objects in the world. "Jumbo's Hide," Publisher's Weekly writes, "is entertaining and enlightening...a pageant of human aspiration, achievement, obsession, and belief." Artifacts explored include, The truce flag that ended World War I, The Maltese Falcon, John Adam's pigtail and Jesse James' Stickpin and Galileo's middle finger.
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For almost two millennia, cathedrals have been among the most imposing, astonishing and inspiring buildings in Europe. Regardless of faith, their scale and architectural daring has never ceased to spark wonder. This guide traces the development of the cathedral from its earliest beginnings as a Bishop's house, through the Romanesque and Gothic periods and up to the most extravagant contemporary designs around the world. In doing so, it sheds light...
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"What exists after death? Explain it to me," insists the young student Nachiketa as he puzzles over the supreme mystery in the Kathopanishad. Swami Rama's penetrating commentary on the ensuing dialogue between Nachiketa and Yama, King of Death, reveals a clear, profound philosophy of death and immortality. Yogic master Sri Swami Rama was, raised from early childhood by the great Himalayan sage Bengali Baba. In Life Here and Hereafter: Kathopanishad,...
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Homework for Grown-ups is a brilliantly informative and entertaining book of old-school knowledge for adults. This chapter is the ultimate refresher course on English grammar and literature. (Do you know your Margarets? You will! Dangling your participles? Not any longer!) Packed with essential facts, figures and theories, Homework for Grown-ups is a practical and wonderfully nostalgic revision guide for adults that will entertain while exercising...
19) A Cross Reference of Scriptural Quotations Found in Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures
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This list is from Ascending Pages in Science and Health to the Biblical Passage For example: 21:2 1 have fought a good fight.... I have kept the faith,- II Timothy 4:722: 11 Work out your own salvation, Philippians 2:1222:13 Occupy till I come!-Luke 19:1322: 14 be not weary in well doing. -II Thessalonians 3:1323:15 Faith without works is dead. -James 2:2623: 26 own salvation, with fear and trembling. - Philippians 2:1223:27 Lord, I believe; help...
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Grounded Encounter Therapy is a discovery, intervention, and application approach which allows the theory which guides the process to be developed from an analysis of the situation or context, rather than imposed at the outset by the therapist. It is a dramatic contrast to psychological theories, particularly psychoanalysis, which impose a specific causal theory at the outset. In GET, on the other hand, the theory emerges from the client-defined context,...
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