Christopher Falzon, "Philosophy Goes to the Movies: An Introduction to Philosophy, 3rd Edition"
English | 2014 | ISBN: 0415538165 | 346 pages | PDF | 4.1 MB
Now emulated in several competing publications, but still unsurpassed in clarity and insight, Philosophy Goes to the Movies: An Introduction to Philosophy, Third Edition builds on the approach that made the two earlier editions so successful. Drawing on many popular and some lesser known films from around the world, Christopher Falzon introduces students to key areas in philosophy, like:
Personhood: Orthodox Christianity and the Connection Between Body, Mind, and Soul By John T. Chirban
1996 | 216 Pages | ISBN: 0897894634 | PDF | 1 MB
Psychologists, theologians, medical doctors, and Christian clergy discuss the significance of spiritual direction and identify the problems that inhibit one's ability to reach spiritual goals in modern life. They show how the process of being in Christ in truth, life, and light results in personal freedom. The commitment to growth in these qualities provides the foundation for the critical subjects addressed in this book: spiritual discernment and differential diagnosis, identity formation, sexuality, intimacy and relationships, addictions, holistic health, and education. Melding Greek Orthodox Christianity in America with spirituality and more conventional psychotherapy and medical practice, this book makes an uncommon contribution to the religiously diverse spectrum of our ever-expanding multicultural consciousness.
Marina A.L. Oshana, "Personal Autonomy and Social Oppression: Philosophical Perspectives "
English | ISBN: 0415840139 | 2014 | 246 pages | PDF | 2 MB
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People Without a State: The Kurds from the Rise of Islam to the Dawn of Nationalism By Michael Eppel
2016 | 188 Pages | ISBN: 147730911X | PDF | 10 MB
Numbering between 25 and 35 million worldwide, the Kurds are among the largest culturally and ethnically distinct people to remain stateless.A People Without a Stateoffers an in-depth survey of an identity that has often been ignored in mainstream historiographies of the Middle East and brings to life the historical, social, and political developments in Kurdistani society over the past millennium.Michael Eppel begins with the myths and realities of the origins of the Kurds, describes the effect upon them of medieval Muslim states under Arab, Persian, and Turkish dominance, and recounts the emergence of tribal-feudal dynasties. He explores in detail the subsequent rise of Kurdish emirates, as well as this people's literary and linguistic developments, particularly the flourishing of poetry. The turning tides of the nineteenth century, including Ottoman reforms and fluctuating Russian influence after the Crimean War, set in motion an early Kurdish nationalism that further expressed a distinct cultural identity. Stateless, but rooted in the region, the Kurds never achieved independence because of geopolitical conditions, tribal rivalries, and obstacles on the way to modernization.A People Without a Statecaptures the developments that nonetheless forged a vast sociopolitical system.
Paul McCartney and His Creative Practice: The Beatles and Beyond
English | 2021 | ISBN: 3030790991 | 315 Pages | PDF EPUB | 6 MB
This book provides fresh insight into the creative practice developed by Paul McCartney over his extended career as a songwriter, record producer and performing musician. It frames its examination of McCartney's work through the lens of the systems model of creativity developed by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and combines this with the research work of Pierre Bourdieu. This systems approach is built around the basic structures of idiosyncratic agents, like McCartney himself, and the choices he has made as a creative individual. It also locates his work within social fields and cultural domains, all crucial aspects of the creative system that McCartney continues to be immersed in. Using this tripartite system, the book includes analysis of McCartney's creative collaborations with musicians, producers, artists and filmmakers and provides a critical analysis of the Romantic myth which forms a central tenet of popular music. This engaging work will have interdisciplinary appeal to students and scholars of the psychology of creativity, popular music, sociology and cultural studies.
John Scott Dryden, "Passenger List"
English | 2021 | ISBN: 1398704512 | 304 pages | EPUB | 1.3 MB
'A first class, edge-of-your-seat thriller. Fast-paced, flawlessly executed and hugely entertaining, it'll leave you breathless.' Sara Lotz
Overcoming Students' Misconceptions in Science: Strategies and Perspectives from Malaysia by Mageswary Karpudewan
English | PDF | 2017 | 348 Pages | ISBN : 9811034354 | 7.3 MB
This book discusses the importance of identifying and addressing misconceptions for the successful teaching and learning of science across all levels of science education from elementary school to high school. It suggests teaching approaches based on research data to address students' common misconceptions. Detailed descriptions of how these instructional approaches can be incorporated into teaching and learning science are also included.
On Some Faraway Beach: The Life and Times of Brian Eno By David Sheppard
2008 | 471 Pages | ISBN: 0752875701 | EPUB | 8 MB
For some an art-school type who produces 'instrumental doodles' or 'jazz that nobody asked for'; for others a lightning rod or touchstone for directions in popular music & culture over the last three decades. Whichever, what's certain is that Brian Eno's address book is a who's who of rock & pop of the last 30 years.
On Art and Science: Tango of an Eternally Inseparable Duo by Shyam Wuppuluri
English | EPUB | 2019 | 360 Pages | ISBN : 3030275760 | 102 MB
Einstein once remarked "After a certain high level of technical skill is achieved, science and art tend to coalesce in aesthetics, plasticity, and form. The greatest scientists are always artists as well". In this volume, some of the world's leading thinkers come together to expound on the interrelations between sciences and arts.
Ocular Oncology by Duangnate Rojanaporn
English | PDF | 2019 | 158 Pages | ISBN : 9811323356 | 21 MB
This atlas covers all aspects of retina, retinal pigment epithelium, and choroidal tumors, as well as other simulating lesions of intraocular tumors and paraneoplastic syndromes. Each chapter features numerous high-quality pictures based on multimodal imaging, including color fundus photography, fundus autofluorescence, optical coherence tomography, ultrasonography, ultra-widefield imaging, and fundus angiography.