Katia" by Graf Leo Tolstoy is a classic novel of Russian literature that delves into the intricacies of love, morality, and society in 19th-century Russia. Tolstoy, known for his profound insights into human nature, weaves a captivating tale centered around the character of Katia. Through Katia's journey, Tolstoy explores the timeless themes of romance, passion, and duty, while also delving into the societal expectations that shape her choices. As Katia navigates the complexities of her heart's desires and the moral dilemmas she faces, Tolstoy masterfully ...

In the fascinating saga of ancient scientific ideas and techniques, Indian accomplishments hold an exalted position. India displayed its originality not only in mathematics and computational astronomy but also in holistic medicine, metallurgy and other fields. For reasons known and unknown, however, India did not develop a rational, methodological and verifiable matrix for ushering in modern science until the nineteenth century. But when modern science was finally introduced to India by the British, it did not view it as alien to its ethos. India welcomed ...

"In the Realm of Somnia" is a gripping tale of courage, redemption, and the power of dreams. When the protagonist finds themselves entangled in a mysterious dream realm, they embark on a journey to uncover the truth behind the haunting visions that plague their sleep. As they traverse through the surreal landscapes of the dream realm, they confront their innermost fears and insecurities, battling against malevolent forces that threaten to engulf both the dream realm and the waking world in darkness. With each step, they unravel the mysteries of their own ...

One of the most comprehensive manuals written on the essential points of Buddhist meditation is "The Great Stopping and Seeing," a monumental work written by sixth century Buddhist master Chih-i. Stopping and Seeing, the first translation of this essential text, covers the principles and methods of a wide variety of Buddhist meditation techniques and provides an in-depth presentation of the dynamics of these practices.

Ez az önéletrejzi ihletésű könyv 17 évvel ezelőtt kezdett el íródni, 2003-ban - lényegét tekintve egy Jeruzsálemben töltött csodákkal és megrendülésekkel teli évem spirituális kalandregényeként kelt életre. 2011-ben és 2020-ban, mintha párbeszédbe elegyedtem volna önmagammal, elkezdtem lábjegyzeteket írni az eredeti kézirathoz. Ebből a párbeszédből ...

This book critically analyzes the concept of strategic management accounting, the implications this emerging paradigm will have on the accounting profession, and the ramifications for businesses at large. This research examines current literature, and illustrates these concepts with current market examples. This manuscript approaches the topic in a way that is unique by linking the concept of SMA to the integrated reporting framework. In essence, strategic management accounting is a theory with broad-based support, but the IR framework and reporting structure ...

The heroic story of a teenager who took on one of the world’s greatest generals. For his entire life, the Roman Empire had been at war. And now the shrewd African general Hannibal had implausibly navigated his herd of elephants over the Alps, leaving thousands dead in his wake. For historians, it would become one of the most important wars of all time. For Scipio Africanus, it was personal. But before Scipio could fight for his beloved Republic, he had to battle his cynical and duplicitous enemies at home. Consistently underfunded and undermanned ...

At a time of robust worldwide debates on globalization, this compact volume shows how successful each of the East Asian economies have been in harnessing globalization by appropriate and alternative means to catch up with the advanced economies and; what implications can be drawn to assess Chinese economic growth in context.; The essays in this book include supporting notes to review effectively the highlights of the development of East Asia, over the six decades after World War II: why the region has performed so well economically relative ...