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Hope in the Dark

Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities

de Rebecca Solnit ...

"[A] landmark book . . . Solnit illustrates how the uprisings that begin on the streets can upend the status quo and topple authoritarian regimes" ( Vice).A book as powerful and influential as Rebecca Solnit's Men Explain Things to Me, her Hope in the Dark was written to counter the despair of activists at a moment when they were focused on their losses and had turned their back to the victories ... Leer más

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"[A] landmark book . . . Solnit illustrates how the uprisings that begin on the streets can upend the status quo and topple authoritarian regimes" ( Vice).A book as powerful and influential as Rebecca Solnit's Men Explain Things to Me, her Hope in the Dark was written to counter the despair of activists at a moment when they were focused on their losses and had turned their back to the victories
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Grace

an edge-of-your-seat atmospheric horror novel from the author of The Watchers

de A.M. Shine ...

SHE ESCAPED ONCE.NOW IT WANTS HER BACK.Everyone living on the island feels it. There are no visitors anymore. No children. No one willing to set foot there. Then Grace arrives.She's come to learn the truth about her birth parents and, in her search for answers, she soon feels the presence too – something lurking beneath the surface.The community is secretive, but one thing is clear: they are ... Leer más

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SHE ESCAPED ONCE.NOW IT WANTS HER BACK.Everyone living on the island feels it. There are no visitors anymore. No children. No one willing to set foot there. Then Grace arrives.She's come to learn the truth about her birth parents and, in her search for answers, she soon feels the presence too – something lurking beneath the surface.The community is secretive, but one thing is clear: they are
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The Work of Philosophy

Reclaiming the Life of the Mind

de Jared Henderson ...

In a world where the capacity to think deeply has been lost, a path back to the original wellspring: our own mindsWhy does modern life make us feel so restless? Relentlessly busy and overstimulated, we are, counterintuitively, bored. The ancient philosophers would tell us that we’re reaping the consequences of neglecting the intellectual labors vital to our humanity. The way out of this low-grade ... Leer más

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In a world where the capacity to think deeply has been lost, a path back to the original wellspring: our own mindsWhy does modern life make us feel so restless? Relentlessly busy and overstimulated, we are, counterintuitively, bored. The ancient philosophers would tell us that we’re reaping the consequences of neglecting the intellectual labors vital to our humanity. The way out of this low-grade
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Fear

Essential Wisdom for Getting Through the Storm

de Thich Nhat Hanh ...

“Written in words so intimate, calm, kind, and immediate, this extraordinary book feels like a message from our very own heart….Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most important voices of our time, and we have never needed to listen to him more than now.”—Sogyal RinpocheFear is destructive, a pervasive problem we all face. Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master, poet, scholar, peace activist, and one of the ... Leer más

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“Written in words so intimate, calm, kind, and immediate, this extraordinary book feels like a message from our very own heart….Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the most important voices of our time, and we have never needed to listen to him more than now.”—Sogyal RinpocheFear is destructive, a pervasive problem we all face. Vietnamese Buddhist Zen Master, poet, scholar, peace activist, and one of the
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Season of the Witch

A Psychiatrist's Case for Magic

de Ellen Vora MD ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A provocative call for women to reclaim the intuition, mystery, and transcendence that modern life has trained us to dismiss—from the author of The Anatomy of Anxiety“Season of the Witch is a bridge between the scientific and the mystical, leading us to embrace the magic that surrounds us. This book will start a movement.”—Laura Lynne Jackson, New York Times bestselling ... Leer más

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A provocative call for women to reclaim the intuition, mystery, and transcendence that modern life has trained us to dismiss—from the author of The Anatomy of Anxiety“Season of the Witch is a bridge between the scientific and the mystical, leading us to embrace the magic that surrounds us. This book will start a movement.”—Laura Lynne Jackson, New York Times bestselling
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The Enlightenment

The Pursuit of Happiness, 1680-1790

de Ritchie Robertson ...

A magisterial work of intellectual history that recasts the Enlightenment as a period not solely consumed with rationale and reason, but rather as a pursuit of practical means to achieve greater human happiness.One of the formative periods of European and world history, the Enlightenment is the fountainhead of modern secular Western values: religious tolerance, freedom of thought, speech and the ... Leer más

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A magisterial work of intellectual history that recasts the Enlightenment as a period not solely consumed with rationale and reason, but rather as a pursuit of practical means to achieve greater human happiness.One of the formative periods of European and world history, the Enlightenment is the fountainhead of modern secular Western values: religious tolerance, freedom of thought, speech and the
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The Other Slavery

The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America

de Andrés Reséndez ...

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST | WINNER OF THE BANCROFT PRIZE. A landmark history—the sweeping story of the enslavement of tens of thousands of Indians across America, from the time of the conquistadors up to the early twentieth century.Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andrés Reséndez illuminates in his myth-shattering The Other ... Leer más

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NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST | WINNER OF THE BANCROFT PRIZE. A landmark history—the sweeping story of the enslavement of tens of thousands of Indians across America, from the time of the conquistadors up to the early twentieth century.Since the time of Columbus, Indian slavery was illegal in much of the American continent. Yet, as Andrés Reséndez illuminates in his myth-shattering The Other
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The Devils of Loudun

de Aldous Huxley ...

“HUXLEY'S MASTERPIECE AND PERHAPS THE MOST ENJOYABLE BOOK ABOUT SPIRITUALITY EVER WRITTEN. .” — Washington Post Book WorldAldous Huxley's "brilliant" (Los Angeles Times) and gripping account of one of the strangest cases of demonic possession in history, hailed as the "peak achievement of Huxley’s career" by the New York TimesIn 1632 an entire convent in the small French village of Loudun was ... Leer más

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“HUXLEY'S MASTERPIECE AND PERHAPS THE MOST ENJOYABLE BOOK ABOUT SPIRITUALITY EVER WRITTEN. .” — Washington Post Book WorldAldous Huxley's "brilliant" (Los Angeles Times) and gripping account of one of the strangest cases of demonic possession in history, hailed as the "peak achievement of Huxley’s career" by the New York TimesIn 1632 an entire convent in the small French village of Loudun was
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The Story of Philosophy

de Will Durant, GP Editors ...

Originally published in 1926, ‘The Story of Philosophy’ profiles several prominent Western philosophers and their ideas, written by Will Durant, an American writer, historian, philosopher, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.In this enlightening and eminently readable book, Will Durant accounts the lives, ideas and views of various critical philosophical thinkers throughout history. Starting with ... Leer más

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Originally published in 1926, ‘The Story of Philosophy’ profiles several prominent Western philosophers and their ideas, written by Will Durant, an American writer, historian, philosopher, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning author.In this enlightening and eminently readable book, Will Durant accounts the lives, ideas and views of various critical philosophical thinkers throughout history. Starting with
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The Feminist Killjoy Handbook

The Radical Potential of Getting in the Way

de Sara Ahmed ...

A renowned feminist thinker makes an argument for interrupting happiness—our own and other people’s—to build a more just world."Simultaneously inspiring and practical—a wonderful guide for becoming a more powerful and thoughtful social justice activist in everyday situations.” -Julia Serano, author of Whipping GirlDo you refuse to laugh at offensive jokes? Have you ever been accused of ruining ... Leer más

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A renowned feminist thinker makes an argument for interrupting happiness—our own and other people’s—to build a more just world."Simultaneously inspiring and practical—a wonderful guide for becoming a more powerful and thoughtful social justice activist in everyday situations.” -Julia Serano, author of Whipping GirlDo you refuse to laugh at offensive jokes? Have you ever been accused of ruining
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When Breath Becomes Air

Pulitzer Prize Finalist

de Paul Kalanithi ...

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLDThis inspiring, exquisitely observed memoir finds hope and beauty in the face of insurmountable odds as an idealistic young neurosurgeon attempts to answer the question, What makes a life worth living?**“Unmissable . . . Finishing this book and then forgetting about it is simply not an option.”—Janet Maslin, The ... Leer más

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**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST • OVER TWO MILLION COPIES SOLDThis inspiring, exquisitely observed memoir finds hope and beauty in the face of insurmountable odds as an idealistic young neurosurgeon attempts to answer the question, What makes a life worth living?**“Unmissable . . . Finishing this book and then forgetting about it is simply not an option.”—Janet Maslin, The
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The Book of Coffee

A philosophy

de Julian Baggini, James Hoffmann ...

'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann ... Leer más

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'What is so appealing about the ideas in this book is that we could pivot coffee from being the driving force behind excessive hours and a poor work-life balance into being a drink that lets us contemplate meaning and purpose in a different way.' James Hoffmann, author of the Sunday Times bestseller, How to Make the Best Coffee at Home.Philosopher Julian Baggini and coffee expert James Hoffmann
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The Day After

How to Wield Power in a Post-Trump World

de Brian Tyler Cohen ...

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shameless, Brian Tyler Cohen explores how Republicans have abused power, how Democrats have refused to exercise power when they held it, and how progressives should wield power if they are fortunate enough to win a free and fair election in a post-Trump world.This book is a wake-up call about the decades-long project that led to Trump’s America.It’s ... Leer más

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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Shameless, Brian Tyler Cohen explores how Republicans have abused power, how Democrats have refused to exercise power when they held it, and how progressives should wield power if they are fortunate enough to win a free and fair election in a post-Trump world.This book is a wake-up call about the decades-long project that led to Trump’s America.It’s
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Meditations

A New Translation

de Marcus Aurelius ...

Traducido por Gregory Hays ...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later.Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way!“Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius’s] mind, his habits, and his approach to life. . . . I think any reader would find ... Leer más

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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later.Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way!“Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius’s] mind, his habits, and his approach to life. . . . I think any reader would find
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Fascism: A Warning

de Madeleine Albright ...

#1 New York Times Bestseller“Albright outlines the warning signs of fascism and offers concrete actions for restoring America’s values and reputation. There is priceless wisdom on every page.” —Booklist (starred review)“Fascism [is] the work of a woman who knows authoritarianism when she sees it. And she sees the seeds of it not only in a slew of leaders hell bent on subverting democratic norms ... Leer más

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#1 New York Times Bestseller“Albright outlines the warning signs of fascism and offers concrete actions for restoring America’s values and reputation. There is priceless wisdom on every page.” —Booklist (starred review)“Fascism [is] the work of a woman who knows authoritarianism when she sees it. And she sees the seeds of it not only in a slew of leaders hell bent on subverting democratic norms
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The Polemics of Ressentiment

Variations on Nietzsche

Edición de Sjoerd van Tuinen ...

Series series Bloomsbury Studies in Continental Philosophy
The rise of populism, cynicism, fanaticism and fundamentalism challenges us to reconsider the problem of ressentiment. Characterized by Nietzsche as the self-poisoning of the will through internalising trauma in the form of a postponed and imaginary revenge, the concept of ressentiment is making a comeback in politicaldiscourse.Unlike resentment, the feeling of injustice, ressentiment is an ... Leer más

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The rise of populism, cynicism, fanaticism and fundamentalism challenges us to reconsider the problem of ressentiment. Characterized by Nietzsche as the self-poisoning of the will through internalising trauma in the form of a postponed and imaginary revenge, the concept of ressentiment is making a comeback in politicaldiscourse.Unlike resentment, the feeling of injustice, ressentiment is an
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Will and Attention

A Memoir

de Meghan O'Gieblyn ...

**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 bracing I felt transformed." —Jia Tolentino, author of Trick Mirror"An elegant and philosophical memoir ... Leer más

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**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 bracing I felt transformed." —Jia Tolentino, author of Trick Mirror"An elegant and philosophical memoir
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The Liberalism of Fear

de Judith Nisse Shklar ...

Available for the first time in a stand-alone volume, the classic essay that envisioned liberalism not as the triumphant endpoint of political progress, or even a cohesive ideology, but rather as a precarious guardrail against abuses of power.After the collapse of the Soviet Union, many hailed the supposed triumph of liberal democracy as the “end of history.” But Judith Shklar offered a sober and ... Leer más

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Available for the first time in a stand-alone volume, the classic essay that envisioned liberalism not as the triumphant endpoint of political progress, or even a cohesive ideology, but rather as a precarious guardrail against abuses of power.After the collapse of the Soviet Union, many hailed the supposed triumph of liberal democracy as the “end of history.” But Judith Shklar offered a sober and
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Consider the Lobster

And Other Essays

de David Foster Wallace ...

A celebrated collection of David Foster Wallace’s witty and deeply observant essays exploring everything from lobster festivals and politics to the nature of human suffering, from the bestselling author of Infinite Jest**.****"brilliantly entertaining...**Consider the Lobster **proves once more why Wallace should be regarded as this generation's best comic writer" —**Cleveland Plain Dealer</em... ... Leer más

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A celebrated collection of David Foster Wallace’s witty and deeply observant essays exploring everything from lobster festivals and politics to the nature of human suffering, from the bestselling author of Infinite Jest**.****"brilliantly entertaining...**Consider the Lobster **proves once more why Wallace should be regarded as this generation's best comic writer" —**Cleveland Plain Dealer</em...
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This Idea Must Die

Scientific Theories That Are Blocking Progress

de John Brockman ...

Series Libro 17 - Edge Question Series
The bestselling editor of This Explains Everything brings together 175 of the world’s most brilliant minds to tackle Edge.org’s 2014 question: What scientific idea has become a relic blocking human progress?Each year, John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org—”The world’s smartest website” (The Guardian)—challenges some of the world’s greatest scientists, artists, and philosophers to answer a ... Leer más

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The bestselling editor of This Explains Everything brings together 175 of the world’s most brilliant minds to tackle Edge.org’s 2014 question: What scientific idea has become a relic blocking human progress?Each year, John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org—”The world’s smartest website” (The Guardian)—challenges some of the world’s greatest scientists, artists, and philosophers to answer a
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The Story of Christianity: Volume 2

The Reformation to the Present Day

de Justo L. Gonzalez ...

Series Libro 2 - The Story of Christianity
From Justo L. Gonzalez, author of the acclaimed three-volume History of Christian Thought, Story of Christianity: Volume 2, The is the fully revised and updated second volume of The Story of Christianity. Gonzalez’s astute scholarship, lucid prose, and impassioned focus tell the narrative of church history, beginning with the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century and leading all the way ... Leer más

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From Justo L. Gonzalez, author of the acclaimed three-volume History of Christian Thought, Story of Christianity: Volume 2, The is the fully revised and updated second volume of The Story of Christianity. Gonzalez’s astute scholarship, lucid prose, and impassioned focus tell the narrative of church history, beginning with the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century and leading all the way
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The Mahabharata: Complete Volumes 1-18 (Well Formed Edition)

de Veda Vyasa, Kisari Mohan Ganguli ...

This is the only edition published on Kobo that comes with Professional Formatting and with several Table of Contents for easy accessibility.The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the eBook) lists the titles along with the chapters of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you will also find ... Leer más

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This is the only edition published on Kobo that comes with Professional Formatting and with several Table of Contents for easy accessibility.The first table of contents (at the very beginning of the eBook) lists the titles along with the chapters of all novels included in this volume. By clicking on one of those titles you will be redirected to the beginning of that work, where you will also find
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This Is Your Mind on Plants

de Michael Pollan ...

**The instant New York Times bestseller | A Washington Post Notable Book | One of NPR's Best Books of the Year“Expert storytelling . . . [Pollan] masterfully elevates a series of big questions about drugs, plants and humans that are likely to leave readers thinking in new ways.” —New York Times Book ReviewFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Pollan, a radical challenge to how we think ... Leer más

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**The instant New York Times bestseller | A Washington Post Notable Book | One of NPR's Best Books of the Year“Expert storytelling . . . [Pollan] masterfully elevates a series of big questions about drugs, plants and humans that are likely to leave readers thinking in new ways.” —New York Times Book ReviewFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Michael Pollan, a radical challenge to how we think
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Don't Talk About Politics

How to Change 21st-Century Minds

de Sarah Stein Lubrano ...

'THIS BOOK CHANGED THE WAY I TALK ABOUT POLITICS.' GRACE BLAKELEY, AUTHOR OF VULTURE CAPITALISMDemocracy is dying because we are clinging to a dangerous and outdated myth: talking about politics can change people's minds. It doesn't.This provocative debut from a bold new voice combines a fascinating range of research to show us the psychological and sociological factors that really shape our ... Leer más

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'THIS BOOK CHANGED THE WAY I TALK ABOUT POLITICS.' GRACE BLAKELEY, AUTHOR OF VULTURE CAPITALISMDemocracy is dying because we are clinging to a dangerous and outdated myth: talking about politics can change people's minds. It doesn't.This provocative debut from a bold new voice combines a fascinating range of research to show us the psychological and sociological factors that really shape our
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