In Praise Of Usefulness
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In Praise Of Usefulness
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Author : Angela Patten
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2018-06
In Praise Of Usefulness written by Angela Patten and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06 with Poetry categories.
In Praise of Usefulness, Angela Patten's third collection of poetry, finds the expatriate Irish poet once again poised between thoughts of Ireland, the country that engendered her love of language and literature, and America, the country that fostered her development as a woman and a poet. Far from taking a sentimental view of the past, however, these poems take an unflinching look at the challenges involved in relinquishing the sweet assurances of her childhood for the harsher realities of a responsible adult life. With characteristic irony and self-deprecating humor, Patten finds much to praise in everyday life from the ritual of morning coffee to the joys of a hot shower. "What could I do," she asks, "but savor each incalculable drop?"
In Praise Of Idleness And Other Essays
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Author : Bertrand Russell
language : en
Publisher: Unwin Hyman
Release Date : 1976
In Praise Of Idleness And Other Essays written by Bertrand Russell and has been published by Unwin Hyman this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Social Science categories.
Intolerance and bigotry lie at the heart of all human suffering. So claims Bertrand Russell at the outset of "In Praise of Idleness," a collection of essays in which he espouses the virtues of cool reflection and free enquiry; a voice of calm in a world of maddening unreason. With characteristic clarity and humour, Russell surveys the social and political consequences of his beliefs. From a devastating critique of the ancestry of fascism to a vehement defense of 'useless' knowledge, with consideration given to everything from insect pests to the human soul, " In Praise of Idleness " is a tour de force that only Bertrand Russell could perform.
In Praise Of The Cognitive Emotions Routledge Revivals
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Author : Israel Scheffler
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2010-07-19
In Praise Of The Cognitive Emotions Routledge Revivals written by Israel Scheffler and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-19 with Education categories.
First published in 1991, In Praise of Cognitive Emotions comprises fourteen of Scheffler's most recent essays – all of which challenge contemporary notions of education and rationality. While defending the ideal of rationality, he insists that rationality not be identified with a mental faculty or a mechanism of inference but taken rather as the capactity to grasp principles and purposes and to evaluate them in the light of relevant reasons. Examining a broad range of issues – from computers in school to math education, from metaphor to morality – these essays are unified by Scheffler's conviction of the primacy of critical thought in education. Scheffler is especially concerned to promote a broad interpretation of rationality to counteract the narrowing of vision accompanying the technological revolution now sweeping education. Addressing three specific areas of curriculum, the work offers a critique of computer applications to education, develops a notion of strategic rationality in understanding mathematical reasoning, and, contrary to prevalent notions of moral education, connects reason with care, thus emphasizing the intimate connection between emotion and reason and challenging the dominant perception of the two as oppositional.
Musical Jottings Useful And Humorous
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Author : Joseph Proudman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1872
Musical Jottings Useful And Humorous written by Joseph Proudman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1872 with categories.
In Praise Of Books
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Author : Nelly Hanna
language : en
Publisher: Syracuse University Press
Release Date : 2003-10-01
In Praise Of Books written by Nelly Hanna and has been published by Syracuse University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-10-01 with History categories.
In fine detail, the author explores economic influences on culture during periods of plenty and poverty. She examines the bond between commerce and escalating literacy via the building of schools, the availability of cheap paper, and the proliferation of books. And she assesses coffeehouses, storytellers, and phantom plays as a principal circuit for the spread of oral middle-class culture. Drawing on both published and unpublished sources, Hanna unveils a full-fledged Cairene middle-class culture that bridges the gap between the salons (majalis) of the elite and the common people. A major contribution to Egypt’s cultural record, this book sets a high standard for future research on the history of the Middle East.
The National Cyclopaedia Of Useful Knowledge
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1853
The National Cyclopaedia Of Useful Knowledge written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1853 with Encyclopedias and dictionaries categories.
Al Jahiz In Praise Of Books
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Author : James E. Montgomery
language : en
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Release Date : 2013-11-13
Al Jahiz In Praise Of Books written by James E. Montgomery and has been published by Edinburgh University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-11-13 with Literary Criticism categories.
Edinburgh University Press will publish two self-contained guides to reading al-Jahiz that also shed light on his society and its writings. This first volume, 'In Praise of Books', is devoted to bibliomania and al-Jahiz's bibliophilia. Volume 2, In Censure of Books, explores Al-Jahiz's bibliophobia. Al-Jahiz was a bibliomaniac, theologian, and spokesman for the political and cultural elite, a writer who lived, counselled and wrote in Iraq during the first century of the 'Abbasid caliphate. He advised, argued and rubbed shoulders with the major power brokers and leading religious and intellectual figures of his day, and crossed swords in debate and argument with the architects of the Islamic religious, theological, philosophical and cultural canon. His many, tumultuous writings engage with these figures, their ideas, theories and policies. They give us an invaluable but much-neglected window onto the values and beliefs of this cosmopolitan elite.
Empowered By Praise
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Author : Michael Youssef
language : en
Publisher: Charisma Media
Release Date : 2021-09-07
Empowered By Praise written by Michael Youssef and has been published by Charisma Media this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-07 with Religion categories.
What if your understanding of praise in the life of a believer is completely wrong? This book will help you recognize that praising God does more than honor the Lord; it puts you in a position to enjoy His nearness and to experience His touch in your life. Empowered by Praise will guide you into a richer understanding of admiration for God. In learning to praise God in an abounding variety of forms, you will begin to experience God’s powerful presence in your life. And expressing glory to God will motivate and guide you in your daily decisions and relationships. Scripture assures us that God is present with us in a very real way when we praise Him. Along with His nearness comes a new level of His power operating in our lives. When praise is practiced according to the biblical model: It releases us from earthly concerns It transports us into God's presence It opens the door to God's power Throughout this book, Dr. Michael Youssef will grow your wisdom in praising God and energize your daily practice of praise. He will teach you new ways to give praise that will result in personal growth and spiritual transformation. FEATURES AND BENEFITS: An updated and expanded edition of one of Michael Youssef’s best-selling books, including a study guide for individuals and groups.
The Importance Of Being Lazy
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Author : Al Gini
language : en
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Release Date : 2006
The Importance Of Being Lazy written by Al Gini and has been published by Taylor & Francis this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with History categories.
"The great American fantasy is about leisure: wooded getaways, Caribbean cruises, white-water rafting, the lights of Las Vegas. Yet one in four Americans does not take a vacation at all. We know how to work hard but not how to play. What we really need, argues Al Gini, is some time off. The Importance of Being Lazy takes us on family road trips, to Disneyland, on shopping sprees, on extreme sports adventures, and into the ultimate vacation - retirement - showing why we venerate vacations and why "doing nothing" is a fundamental human necessity. In a witty, breezy tour of our workaholic society, where the summer at the seashore has been supplanted by the long weekend, Gini draws on studies of Americans' vacation habits as well as interviews, personal stories, and the wry observations of philosophers, writers, and sociologists from Aristotle to Mark Twain to Thorstein Veblen. Without true leisure, Gini says, we are diminished as individuals and as a society. The Importance of Being Lazy is our road map for learning how to play, doze, gaze, amble and goof-off without guilt." - back cover.
Book Of Anthems For Use In Public Worship
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Author : Church of Scotland. General Assembly
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1886
Book Of Anthems For Use In Public Worship written by Church of Scotland. General Assembly and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1886 with Anthems categories.