Joshua S. Nunziato, "Augustine and the Economy of Sacrifice: Ancient and Modern Perspectives"
English | ISBN: 1108481396 | 2019 | 244 pages | PDF | 2 MB
Business is generally viewed as a means to generate personal or corporate wealth, but business transactions can also sacrificially serve the common good. In conversation with contemporary social theorists, Joshua S. Nunziato in this book critically evaluates the spiritual significance and aims of economic exchange. Inspired by Augustine's vision of the Church as a 'universal sacrifice', he explores how Augustine's approach teaches us detachment - both personal and collective - which releases us from illusory claims of ownership and reframes business as an exercise in loving and letting go. Nunziato's volume engages with the big questions of economic life and considers both why and how we acknowledge people through business in a way that results in collective well-being. It will be of interest to scholars and students of Augustinian studies, philosophy of exchange, and economic ethics.
Atlas of Contraception, Second Edition (ENCYCLOPEDIA OF VISUAL MEDICINE SERIES) By Pramilla Senanayake; Malcolm Potts
2008 | 120 Pages | ISBN: 1842143050 | PDF | 11 MB
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Assessment and Remediation of Petroleum Contaminated Sites By G. Mattney Cole
2017 | 360 Pages | ISBN: 0873718240 | PDF | 141 MB
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Richard D. McBride II, "Aspiring to Enlightenment: Pure Land Buddhism in Silla Korea "
English | ISBN: 0824882601 | 2020 | 212 pages | PDF | 4 MB
Centered on the practice of seeking rebirth in the Pure Land paradise Sukhāvatī, the Amitābha cult has been the dominant form of Buddhism in Korea since the middle of the Silla period (ca. 300-935). In Aspiring to Enlightenment, Richard McBride combines analyses of scriptural, exegetical, hagiographical, epigraphical, art historical, and literary materials to provide an episodic account of the cult in Silla times and its rise in an East Asian context through the mutually interconnected perspectives of doctrine and practice.
Art of Chess Analysis By Jan Timman
1997 | 207 Pages | ISBN: 1857441796 | PDF | 4 MB
This version of the book is the first English translation of the second edition (1993) of the first edition (1980). The second edition was never published in english. The 1997 edition contains all of the material from the 1993 edition and some further minor corrections.All Grandmasters are able to devote themselves body and soul to actually playing a game of chess, but few indeed are able to the same when analysing the games of their fellow Grandmasters. Yet it was by this method thatTimman, following the teachings of Botvinnik, trained himself to become one of the finest analysts in the world - and why his annotations to this carefully selected collection of games are acknowledged to be of a depth and quality rarely seen in chess literature. Each game is critically dissected, and each claim of a mistake backed up by hard analysis. In striving for perfection, Timman seeks to discover the truth of each game; to provide not just a wonderful annotated game, but to present the definitive evaluation behind a top-class struggle between two great minds. This book, long hailed as classic, has been fully revised by Timman for this enlarged new edition. Dutch Grandmaster Jan Timman has been one of the world's leading players since the mid-1970s. His outstanding tournament record includes victories at Linares, Wijk aan Zee, Amsterdam, Tilburg and numerous other top-class events. He is also an exceptional match player, and has been a permanent fixture in the final stages of the World Championship cycle over the past 10 years
Alex Boyd, "Army of the Brave and Accidental"
English | 2018 | ISBN: 0889713413 | 224 pages | EPUB | 2.3 MB
A genre-bending retelling of The Odyssey, Army of the Brave and Accidental is a modern fable: a story about relationships, parenthood, and trying to have an impact on the world told from the shifting perspectives of ten characters. A hundred years after James Joyce stitched together a version of the epic tale, Canadian writer and essayist Alex Boyd updates the story as a reflection of Canadian twenty-first-century culture, allowing it to take a radically different cultural snapshot. These reimaginings newly create and colour a contemporary view of modern love without compromising any of the pitfalls or exaltations.
Are Leaders Born or Are They Made?: The Case of Alexander the Great By Manfred F.R. Kets de Vries
2004 | 114 Pages | ISBN: 1855753154 | PDF | 10 MB
What makes a great leader? Can leadership be learned or are great leaders born and not made?Manfred Kets de Vries answers these questions, and many more, in his innovative and fresh look at the timeless theme of effective leadership. His engaging study of the life of Alexander the Great, the charismatic leader who created an empire that spanned most of the ancient world, provides an in-depth look at the psychodynamics of leadership that will be of use to contemporary leaders in business and politics, and to consulting and training organizations.In the first part of the book, the author weaves the fascinating tale of Alexander's life, whilst highlighting his considerable leadership skills. He then analyses Alexander's personality and behavior from a clinical perspective to demonstrate the psychological forces that shaped those leadership qualities. He looks at the key facets of Alexander's leadership technique in detail, as a practical demonstration of effective leadership, and concludes by cataloguing Alexander's strengths and, just as importantly, his weaknesses for the vital lessons in leadership. In this way, Manfred Kets de Vries creates a compelling vision of leadership that no one can afford to ignore.Lavishly illustrated, this exquisite volume is a joy to read, provoking both introspection and inspiration in the minds of its readers. Vital for all managers and management consultants, MBA students, and all concerned with effective leadership.
Ven Chow, David Maidment, Larry Mays, "Applied Hydrology"
English | 1988 | ISBN: 0070108102, 0071001743 | 572 pages | PDF | 20.9 MB
This text is designed for a hydrologist, civil, or agricultural engineer. The text presents an integrated approach to hydrology, using the hydrologic/system or control volume as a mechnism for analyzing hydrologic problems.
Animal Facts 101: All about the Weird, Wide, and Wonderful World of Animals that Inhabit the World We Live In by Jane Gooden
English | 2021 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B094GG114L | 206 pages | EPUB | 0.26 Mb
Animals are Always There For Us
Angel Investor School: The Complete Guide To Become a Modern Angel Investor by Mr Agustin Rubini
English | July 27, 2021 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B09BGM11JP | 200 pages | EPUB | 0.34 Mb
The best guide to becoming a modern angel investor!