Gate Of Choice

Author : Pejman Ghadimi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1734682728

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The Gate of Choice by Pejman Ghadimi Pdf

Author : Pejman Ghadimi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 173468271X

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Gate of Choice by Pejman Ghadimi Pdf

Author : Janja A. Lalich
Publisher : University of California Press
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-30
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780520384026

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Bounded Choice by Janja A. Lalich Pdf

Heaven's Gate, a secretive group of celibate "monks" awaiting pickup by a UFO, captured intense public attention in 1997 when its members committed collective suicide. As a way of understanding such perplexing events, many have seen those who join cults as needy, lost souls, unable to think for themselves. This book, a compelling look at the cult phenomenon written for a wide audience, dispels such simple formulations by explaining how normal, intelligent people can give up years of their lives—and sometimes their very lives—to groups and beliefs that appear bizarre and irrational. Looking closely at Heaven's Gate and at the Democratic Workers Party, a radical political group of the 1970s and 1980s, Janja Lalich gives us a rare insider's look at these two cults and advances a new theoretical framework that will reshape our understanding of those who join such groups. Lalich's fascinating discussion includes her in-depth interviews with cult devotees as well as reflections gained from her own experience as a high-ranking member of the Democratic Workers Party. Incorporating classical sociological concepts such as "charisma" and "commitment" with more recent work on the social psychology of influence and control, she develops a new approach for understanding how charismatic cult leaders are able to dominate their devotees. She shows how members are led into a state of "bounded choice," in which they make seemingly irrational decisions within a context that makes perfect sense to them and is, in fact, consistent with their highest aspirations. In addition to illuminating the cult phenomenon in the United States and around the world, this important book also addresses our pressing need to know more about the mentality of those true believers who take extreme or violent measures in the name of a cause.

Author : Andrew Gyory
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
Page : 371 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2000-11-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9780807866757

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Closing the Gate by Andrew Gyory Pdf

The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which barred practically all Chinese from American shores for ten years, was the first federal law that banned a group of immigrants solely on the basis of race or nationality. By changing America's traditional policy of open immigration, this landmark legislation set a precedent for future restrictions against Asian immigrants in the early 1900s and against Europeans in the 1920s. Tracing the origins of the Chinese Exclusion Act, Andrew Gyory presents a bold new interpretation of American politics during Reconstruction and the Gilded Age. Rather than directly confront such divisive problems as class conflict, economic depression, and rising unemployment, he contends, politicians sought a safe, nonideological solution to the nation's industrial crisis--and latched onto Chinese exclusion. Ignoring workers' demands for an end simply to imported contract labor, they claimed instead that working people would be better off if there were no Chinese immigrants. By playing the race card, Gyory argues, national politicians--not California, not organized labor, and not a general racist atmosphere--provided the motive force behind the era's most racist legislation.

Author : Edith Eva Eger
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781501130816

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The Choice by Edith Eva Eger Pdf

A New York Times Bestseller “I’ll be forever changed by Dr. Eger’s story…The Choice is a reminder of what courage looks like in the worst of times and that we all have the ability to pay attention to what we’ve lost, or to pay attention to what we still have.”—Oprah “Dr. Eger’s life reveals our capacity to transcend even the greatest of horrors and to use that suffering for the benefit of others. She has found true freedom and forgiveness and shows us how we can as well.” —Desmond Tutu, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate “Dr. Edith Eva Eger is my kind of hero. She survived unspeakable horrors and brutality; but rather than let her painful past destroy her, she chose to transform it into a powerful gift—one she uses to help others heal.” —Jeannette Walls, New York Times bestselling author of The Glass Castle Winner of the National Jewish Book Award and Christopher Award At the age of sixteen, Edith Eger was sent to Auschwitz. Hours after her parents were killed, Nazi officer Dr. Josef Mengele, forced Edie to dance for his amusement and her survival. Edie was pulled from a pile of corpses when the American troops liberated the camps in 1945. Edie spent decades struggling with flashbacks and survivor’s guilt, determined to stay silent and hide from the past. Thirty-five years after the war ended, she returned to Auschwitz and was finally able to fully heal and forgive the one person she’d been unable to forgive—herself. Edie weaves her remarkable personal journey with the moving stories of those she has helped heal. She explores how we can be imprisoned in our own minds and shows us how to find the key to freedom. The Choice is a life-changing book that will provide hope and comfort to generations of readers.

Author : Pejman Ghadimi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-08-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1530339693

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Third Circle Theory by Pejman Ghadimi Pdf

What if you could take full control of your circumstance, society, finances, and life in the next 30 days?The rules of entrepreneurship have changed.Discover why critics everywhere are calling Third Circle Theory, "a modern day version of Think and Grow Rich", and a modern, refreshing and systematic approach to entrepreneurship.Third Circle Theory is a book about self-awareness, and the understanding of how impactful our observations are in our day-to-day lives. Whether your goal is to learn practical entrepreneurship skills, leadership attributes, or to understand how and why you make certain decisions; Third Circle Theory and its teachings can help you reach the next level of success on your journey. Everyone of us is born into a circumstance which we do not control, but we are all able to take ownership and alter that circumstance in order to build a strong foundation for ourselves. If you ever wondered what differentiates today's entrepreneurial legends like Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, or Richard Branson from the rest of us, then here is your opportunity to learn step-by-step how understanding the Third Circle philosophy can get you there. Whether we are born poor or rich, we can master the components in Circle 1 (Mastery of Circumstance) to progress to a successful state of mind and undertake the challenges that we were born with. Circle 2 (Mastery of Society) teaches us how to adapt and benefit from other systems and concepts we interact with daily. Our pursuit of wealth and freedom can only take us so far, but it is ultimately our drive to define our purpose in life that keeps us motivated. Circle 3 (Mastery of Life) enables us to understand how we create fulfillment for ourselves and define our legacy through entrepreneurship. Third Circle Theory is for ANYONE who believes they are worth more than they have today and never want to settle for anything less than their goals.

Author : N. K. Jemisin
Publisher : Orbit
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780316229289

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The Obelisk Gate by N. K. Jemisin Pdf

Essun's missing daughter grows more powerful every day, and her choices may destroy the world in this "magnificent" Hugo Award winner and NYT Notable Book. (NPR) The season of endings grows darker, as civilization fades into the long cold night. Essun -- once Damaya, once Syenite, now avenger -- has found shelter, but not her daughter. Instead there is Alabaster Tenring, destroyer of the world, with a request. But if Essun does what he asks, it would seal the fate of the Stillness forever. Far away, her daughter Nassun is growing in power -- and her choices will break the world. N. K. Jemisin's award winning trilogy continues in the sequel to The Fifth Season.

Author : David Mack
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781982159689

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Star Trek: Coda: Book 3: Oblivion's Gate by David Mack Pdf

The crews of Jean-Luc Picard, Benjamin Sisko, Ezri Dax, and William Riker unite to prevent a cosmic-level apocalypse—only to find that some fates really are inevitable. THEIR MOST DAUNTING MISSION WILL BE THEIR FINEST HOUR. The epic Star Trek: Coda trilogy comes to a shattering conclusion as the Temporal Apocalypse forces Starfleet’s greatest heroes to make the greatest sacrifices of their lives. ™, ®, & © 2021 CBS Studios, Inc. STAR TREK and related marks and logos are trademarks of CBS Studios, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Author : James Ponti
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2022-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781534414952

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Golden Gate by James Ponti Pdf

Rebel surfer-turned-field ops specialist Sydney finds herself in hot water while undercover on a marine research vessel, while her City Spies teammates investigate a suspected mole.

Author : Natsume Soseki
Publisher : New York Review of Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781590176009

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The Gate by Natsume Soseki Pdf

An NYRB Calssics Original A humble clerk and his loving wife scrape out a quiet existence on the margins of Tokyo. Resigned, following years of exile and misfortune, to the bitter consequences of having married without their families’ consent, and unable to have children of their own, Sōsuke and Oyone find the delicate equilibrium of their household upset by a new obligation to meet the educational expenses of Sōsuke’s brash younger brother. While an unlikely new friendship appears to offer a way out of this bind, it also soon threatens to dredge up a past that could once again force them to flee the capital. Desperate and torn, Sōsuke finally resolves to travel to a remote Zen mountain monastery to see if perhaps there, through meditation, he can find a way out of his predicament. This moving and deceptively simple story, a melancholy tale shot through with glimmers of joy, beauty, and gentle wit, is an understated masterpiece by one of Japan’s greatest writers. At the end of his life, Natsume Sōseki declared The Gate, originally published in 1910, to be his favorite among all his novels. This new translation captures the oblique grace of the original while correcting numerous errors and omissions that marred the first English version.

Author : R P Meena
Publisher : MYUPSC
Page : 381 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-06-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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GATE 2024 Civil Engineering-Topic wise Practice Questions by R P Meena Pdf

The GATE mock test for Civil Engineering is the best preparation tool to ace the GATE CE 2024 exam, which is scheduled to be held in the month of February 2024. The GATE exam is one of the foremost exams desired by every engineering graduate. Students who aspire to crack the GATE 2024 exam with an excellent score must practice these online GATE Civil test series. The GATE CE online mock test series rigidly follows the latest exam pattern to help you clear the concepts and score better in the exam. Practicing mock tests for GATE 2024 Civil Engineering will create an exact exam scenario that will help you reduce exam anxiety and boost your confidence to attain a good score. The GATE mock test will help you in developing a smart strategy and ensure you take the actual exam successfully, along with the overall benefits of taking a GATE CE mock test.

Author : David Mitchell
Publisher : Vintage Canada
Page : 596 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2010-07-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780307373571

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Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell Pdf

By the New York Times bestselling author of The Bone Clocks | Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize A postmodern visionary and one of the leading voices in twenty-first-century fiction, David Mitchell combines flat-out adventure, a Nabokovian love of puzzles, a keen eye for character, and a taste for mind-bending, philosophical and scientific speculation in the tradition of Umberto Eco, Haruki Murakami, and Philip K. Dick. The result is brilliantly original fiction as profound as it is playful. In this groundbreaking novel, an influential favorite among a new generation of writers, Mitchell explores with daring artistry fundamental questions of reality and identity. Cloud Atlas begins in 1850 with Adam Ewing, an American notary voyaging from the Chatham Isles to his home in California. Along the way, Ewing is befriended by a physician, Dr. Goose, who begins to treat him for a rare species of brain parasite. . . . Abruptly, the action jumps to Belgium in 1931, where Robert Frobisher, a disinherited bisexual composer, contrives his way into the household of an infirm maestro who has a beguiling wife and a nubile daughter. . . . From there we jump to the West Coast in the 1970s and a troubled reporter named Luisa Rey, who stumbles upon a web of corporate greed and murder that threatens to claim her life. . . . And onward, with dazzling virtuosity, to an inglorious present-day England; to a Korean superstate of the near future where neocapitalism has run amok; and, finally, to a postapocalyptic Iron Age Hawaii in the last days of history. But the story doesn’t end even there. The narrative then boomerangs back through centuries and space, returning by the same route, in reverse, to its starting point. Along the way, Mitchell reveals how his disparate characters connect, how their fates intertwine, and how their souls drift across time like clouds across the sky. As wild as a videogame, as mysterious as a Zen koan, Cloud Atlas is an unforgettable tour de force that, like its incomparable author, has transcended its cult classic status to become a worldwide phenomenon.

Author : Tara Westover
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2018-02-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781443452502

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Educated by Tara Westover Pdf

For readers of The Glass Castle and Wild, a stunning new memoir about family, loss and the struggle for a better future #1 International Bestseller Tara Westover was seventeen when she first set foot in a classroom. Instead of traditional lessons, she grew up learning how to stew herbs into medicine, scavenging in the family scrap yard and helping her family prepare for the apocalypse. She had no birth certificate and no medical records and had never been enrolled in school. Westover’s mother proved a marvel at concocting folk remedies for many ailments. As Tara developed her own coping mechanisms, little by little, she started to realize that what her family was offering didn’t have to be her only education. Her first day of university was her first day in school—ever—and she would eventually win an esteemed fellowship from Cambridge and graduate with a PhD in intellectual history and political thought.

Author : Kwame Mbalia,Prince Joel Makonnen
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2021-05-04
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338665871

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Last Gate of the Emperor by Kwame Mbalia,Prince Joel Makonnen Pdf

From Kwame Mbalia and Prince Joel David Makonnen comes an Afrofuturist adventure about a mythical Ethiopian empire. Sci-fi and fantasy combine in this epic journey to the stars. Yared Heywat lives an isolated life in Addis Prime -- a hardscrabble city with rundown tech, lots of rules, and not much to do. His worrywart Uncle Moti and bionic lioness Besa are his only family... and his only friends. Often in trouble for his thrill-seeking antics and wisecracking sense of humor, those same qualities make Yared a star player of the underground augmented reality game, The Hunt for Kaleb's Obelisk. But when a change in the game rules prompts Yared to log in with his real name, it triggers an attack that rocks the city. In the chaos, Uncle Moti disappears. Suddenly, all the stories Yared's uncle told him as a young boy are coming to life, of kingdoms in the sky and city-razing monsters. And somehow Yared is at the center of them. Together with Besa and the Ibis -- a game rival turned reluctant ally -- Yared must search for his uncle... and answers to his place in a forgotten, galaxy-spanning war.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1188 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Gardening
ISBN : UCAL:C2617476

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Gardening Illustrated for Town & Country by Anonim Pdf