A comprehensive look at the intellectual and cultural innovations of the Weimar period During its short lifespan, the Weimar Republic (1918-33) witnessed an unprecedented flowering of achievements in many areas, including psychology, political theory, physics, philosophy, literary and cultural criticism, and the arts. Leading intellectuals, scholars, and critics-such as Hannah Arendt, Walter Benjamin, Ernst Bloch, Bertolt Brecht, and Martin Heidegger-emerged during this time to become the foremost thinkers of the twentieth century. Even today, the Weimar ...

The 60 Day Journey is a two month guide that helps you discover your life purpose, grow spiritually, and obtain inner peace and happiness. For each of the 60 days you will have a short lesson along with a daily assignment that will take you one step closer to becoming the person you've always dreamed of. You will find yourself meditating, taking nature walks, meeting your spirit guides, and even gazing at the stars at night. Each assignment is designed to help you release your past, heal from the traumas you've experienced, and to finally find yourself. It's ...

First responders are one of our most valuable resources. Today, they are facing unprecedented levels of trauma, chaos, isolation, and violence. Now, more than ever, the mental health of our public safety members has to be a priority. First responders across the United States and around the world have been hit with significant stress, violence, and chaos. The current situation has pushed many first responders too far and with as much as they can take.  The time for change is now. This is a book about change. This is a book about caring for hearts and ...

In a career that spanned the periods before, during, and after the Second Vatican Council, Richard A. McCormick, S.J. (1922-2000), was one of the major American theologians who demonstrated broad interest in Christian theological ethics and has written extensively on the issues of fundamental and special theology. When the Second Vatican Council directed that attention should be paid to the renewal of moral theology, McCormick answered that challenge. In this study Paulinus Ikechukwu Odozor, C.S.Sp., examines McCormick's thought and work in detail and sets ...

Traité élémentaire de la peinture, avec 58 figures d'après les dessins originaux de Le Poussin, dont 34 en taille-douce, un livre classique, a été considéré comme important tout au long de l'histoire de l'humanité, et pour que cet ouvrage ne soit jamais oublié, chez Alpha Editions, nous avons fait des efforts pour sa préservation en rééditant ce livre dans un format moderne pour les générations présentes et futures. Tout ce livre a été ...

Ask yourself: Do you believe that the other person is responsible for how you feel? Do their actions seem like a complete mystery? Are you ready to stop feeling angry or upset? Do you still feel hurt or sad? Are you ready to re-build the trust within this relationship? Have you made the decision to forgive? Are you haunted by something you said or did to another? If you answered YES to more than one of these questions, then this book is for you! How To Forgive will assist you in unraveling the past and help you to let go of the feelings which ...

Shimmer of Silk: A Volume of Melbourne Cup Stories (1893) is a collection of short stories written by Robert Percy Whitworth. The book is centered around the Melbourne Cup, which is one of the most prestigious horse races in Australia. The stories are fictionalized accounts of the lives of the jockeys, trainers, and owners who participate in the race.The book is divided into three sections, each containing several stories. The first section is focused on the jockeys and the challenges they face in their profession. The second section is about the trainers ...

Noted Christian commentator Paul Dordal leads us on an exciting journey to discover true freedom in Christ. The political theory of anarchism is grossly misunderstood by the majority of Americans. But when anarchism’s positive nature is revealed in concert with the teachings of Jesus, new spiritual growth opportunities are opened up and radical life change becomes possible. 'In Search of Jesus the Anarchist' explores the intersection of libertarian socialist (or anarchist) political theory and the core teachings of Christianity. Viewing Christian ...

Is this an Art Book? Yes, because it assembles the art works of Yair Meshoulam and serves as an illustrated catalogue of his work to date. No, because it is an interface between art and text, where text is both language and image. In Yair Meshoulam's Time is a Texture of Consciousness, the text is texture. No, because it includes poems by Ruth Fainlight and texts written by friends where consciousness is explored in all its facets, from the intense subjectivity of the Locked-in Syndrome to its absence in Thoughts without a Thinker. So what is this book? ...

Empowering the Hero’s Journey! Healthcare business and revenue cycle leaders of today are on a hero’s journey! Faster than a speeding surprise bill, distress signals in the form of uncollected patient payments, rising bad debt and surging patient dissatisfaction require immediate attention. As consumerism marches on, patients say all aspects of the clinical and financial healthcare experience determine their satisfaction and loyalty. Trends point to the need for bold and disruptive strategies to not only incorporate optimal ...