Perils Of Wisdom

Author : Bill Halligan
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2002-05-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780595227129

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Perils of Wisdom by Bill Halligan Pdf

A must-read collection of the author’s delightfully witty and profound original aphorisms, a continuation of his previously published Perils of Wisdom. It spans the full spectrum of human experience, offering insight into Philosophy, Religion, Politics, Education, Success, Friendship, Love, Marriage, Ambition, Money, and Old Age. You can open it up anywhere at random and read it for a minute or two, or you can indulge in it for an entire evening. Either way, a perusal of this collection is guaranteed to both amuse and challenge you. It will offer you the patience to endure the travails of the journey through life, as well as uplift your spirits with mischievous new ways of looking at old comedies and tragedies—both in your own life and the lives of others. It can provoke excellent dialogue between you and your friends as you examine each jewel within, or merely give you a little “snack” for thought as you go about your daily affairs. It is an excellent gift for loved ones and a must for every library, coffee table, and night stand.

Author : Thomas William
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 306 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2000-12
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9780595167548

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Perils of Wisdom by Thomas William Pdf

Perils of Wisdom is a compilation of wise and witty maxims, spanning the gamut from Philosophy, Religion, Politics, Education, and Success, to Friendship, Love, Marriage, Ambition, Money, and Old Age. It is a delightfully perspicacious panorama of aphoristic insights by Thomas William on all aspects of life that will make you smile at their clever genius and exclaim, “How true!” You can turn to any page and enjoy these polished gems of encapsulated acumen. These are the observations of a man who has “been there, done that, got the T-shirt.” With this volume, Dr. William joins the ranks of Oscar Wilde and Ambrose Bierce. Truly, a book for every library, coffee table, and night stand—and certainly for every mind.

Author : Sheila Tuller Keiter
Publisher : Gorgias Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Bible
ISBN : 1463243782

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Perils of Wisdom by Sheila Tuller Keiter Pdf

"Perils of Wisdom engages the biblical Solomon narrative that appears in the Book of Kings and its reception by Jewish texts from scriptural sources through the traditional commentaries of the Middle Ages. By systematically following the thread of exegesis through biblical, rabbinic, targumic, and medieval Jewish texts, and by examining their interplay with other ancient, Christian, and Islamic treatments of Solomon, Keiter traces the emergence and ascendance of an apologetic image of Solomon that has colored Jewish perceptions of the biblical king ever since"--

Author : John R. Haule
Publisher : Weiser Books
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1578631076

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Perils of the Soul by John R. Haule Pdf

In this text, join Jungian analyst John Haule on a tour of New Age beliefs and practices to reach a comprehensive historical perspective that shows just how far from new the New Age actually is.

Author : Theresa Enos,Shane Borrowman
Publisher : Parlor Press LLC
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2008-01-26
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781602350526

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The Promise and Perils of Writing Program Administration by Theresa Enos,Shane Borrowman Pdf

Combining formal quantitative research with narrative-based scholarship, THE PROMISE AND PERILS OF WRITING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION represents multiple voices from faculty balancing between the demands of teaching, writing, and administering writing programs in professional, ethical ways-often under circumstances that can be defined, at best, as difficult. In these pages, junior faculty tell their stories of triumph and trauma, while more firmly established composition scholars reflect upon the changing and challenging profession we all share.

Author : N. K. Jemisin,Genevieve Valentine,Eric San Juan,Zaki Hasan
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 229 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-08-02
Category : Humor
ISBN : 9781594745300

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Geek Wisdom by N. K. Jemisin,Genevieve Valentine,Eric San Juan,Zaki Hasan Pdf

The essential companion for the geek era: a fusion of inspirational quotes, philosophy, and pop culture drawn from the entire cult-classic canon of film, TV, books, comics, and science. Celebrate nerd culture by taking a page out of your all-time favorites, like Star Wars and Star Trek, The Lord of the Rings and Dune—and much more! Computer nerds are our titans of industry; comic-book superheroes are our Hollywood idols; the Internet is our night on the town. Clearly, geeks know something about life in the 21st century that other folks don’t—something we all can learn from. Geek Wisdom takes as gospel some 200 of the most powerful and oft-cited quotes from movies (“Where we’re going, we don’t need roads”), television (“Now we know—and knowing is half the battle”), literature (“All that is gold does not glitter”), games, science, the Internet, and more. Now these beloved pearls of modern-day culture have been painstakingly interpreted by a diverse team of hardcore nerds with their imaginations turned up to 11. Yes, this collection of mini-essays is by, for, and about geeks—but it’s just so surprisingly profound, the rest of us would have to be dorks not to read it. So say we all.

Author : Norman Fischer
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2011-07-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781556439964

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Sailing Home by Norman Fischer Pdf

Homer’s Odyssey holds a timeless allure. It is an ancient story for every generation: the struggle of a man on a long and difficult voyage longing to return to love and family. Odysseus’s strivings to overcome both divine and earthly obstacles and to control his own impulsive nature hold valuable lessons for us as we confront the challenges of daily life. Sailing Home breathes fresh air into a classic we thought we knew, revealing its profound guidance for the modern seeker. Dividing the book into three parts—“Setting Forth,” “Disaster,” and “Return”—Fischer charts the course of Odysseus’s familiar wanderings. Readers come to see this ancient hero as a flawed human being who shares their own struggles and temptations, such as yielding to desire or fear or greed, and making peace with family. Featuring thoughtful meditations, illuminating anecdotes from Fischer’s and his students’ lives, and stories from many wisdom traditions including Buddhist, Judaic, and Christian, Sailing Home shows the way to greater purpose in our own lives. The book’s literary dimension expands its appeal beyond the Buddhist market to a wider spiritual audience and to anyone interested in the teachings of myth and story.

Author : Peter Block,Andrea Markowitz
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2012-03-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780470927052

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The Flawless Consulting Fieldbook and Companion by Peter Block,Andrea Markowitz Pdf

Don't venture into the consulting field without this essential Fieldbook & Companion! Following on the heels of the best-selling Flawless Consulting, Second Edition comes The Flawless Consulting Fieldbook and Companion. Whether you work as a consultant or you work with consultants, this relentlessly practical guide will be your best friend as you discover how consulting influences your business- and real life-decisions and those of others. The Flawless Consulting Fieldbook and Companion is packed with: Sample scenarios Case studies Client-consultant dialogues Hands-on tools Action plans Implementation checklists "Wow! A companion a business owner can't be without! The insights of 30 consultants the caliber of Peter Block is priceless." --Sue Mosby, principal, CDFM2 Architecture Inc. "This book is a companion piece for both the desktop and bedside of those who do consulting full time or in their role as leader. I plan to keep this book close to me to both guide and inspire my work." --Phil Harkins, president, Linkage, Inc.

Author : William Guest,Daniel Worcester Faunce
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OXFORD:590446821

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A young man's perils and Bible difficulties: containing A young man's safeguard in the perils of the age, by W. Guest, and A young man's difficulties with his Bible, by D.W. Faunce by William Guest,Daniel Worcester Faunce Pdf

Author : Frederick Chamier
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 1843
Category : Electronic
ISBN : PRNC:32101063605602

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The Perils of Beauty by Frederick Chamier Pdf

Author : Frederick Chamier
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2024-03-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783385116726

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The Perils of Beauty by Frederick Chamier Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1843.

Author : Dr. Michael Orji
Publisher : Book Venture Publishing LLC
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781945960659

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Heavens on Earth by Dr. Michael Orji Pdf

Fascinating, different, engaging, and inspirational! This book tears down the walls of man-made religion that keeps people away from God. It offers a refreshing perspective of personal relationship with a relational God, presently present and active in the lives of each one of us. The Reflection page is awesome because you can express your thoughts or feelings about message you read. This forty-day transformational prayer journey will set a path to the reawakening and renewal of your spiritual being. Buy the book and keep it in the family. You will be glad you did! — Ahunanya Anga, Law Professor, Houston, Texas

Author : Dani Shapiro
Publisher : Grove/Atlantic, Inc.
Page : 203 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780802193438

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Still Writing by Dani Shapiro Pdf

This national bestseller from celebrated novelist and memoirist Dani Shapiro is an intimate and eloquent companion to living a creative life. Through a blend of memoir, meditation on the artistic process, and advice on craft, Shapiro offers her gift to writers everywhere: a guide of hard-won wisdom and advice for staying the course. In the ten years since the first edition, Still Writing has become a mainstay of creative writing classes as well as a lodestar for writers just starting out, and above all, an indispensable almanac for modern writers.

Author : Chris R. Armstrong
Publisher : Brazos Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-17
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781493401970

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Medieval Wisdom for Modern Christians by Chris R. Armstrong Pdf

Many Christians today tend to view the story of medieval faith as a cautionary tale. Too often, they dismiss the Middle Ages as a period of corruption and decay in the church. They seem to assume that the church apostatized from true Christianity after it gained cultural influence in the time of Constantine, and the faith was only later recovered by the sixteenth-century Reformers or even the eighteenth-century revivalists. As a result, the riches and wisdom of the medieval period have remained largely inaccessible to modern Protestants. Church historian Chris Armstrong helps readers see beyond modern caricatures of the medieval church to the animating Christian spirit of that age. He believes today's church could learn a number of lessons from medieval faith, such as how the gospel speaks to ordinary, embodied human life in this world. Medieval Wisdom for Modern Christians explores key ideas, figures, and movements from the Middle Ages in conversation with C. S. Lewis and other thinkers, helping contemporary Christians discover authentic faith and renewal in a forgotten age.

Author : Dennis L. Durst
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2022-07-18
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781666900200

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The Perils of Human Exceptionalism by Dennis L. Durst Pdf

Over the course of the nineteenth century, transatlantic intellectuals slowly revised theological anthropology, or the doctrine of humanity seen in light of the divine. Gradually, elite discourse deposed humanity from its lofty estate and centering it within a naturalistic account wherein likeness to animal fauna became the central evaluative lens. Durst argues that theological anthropologies across the disciplines increasingly shifted focus away from classic confessional themes such as the soul and the image of God, and toward the methods of natural theology and intuitionism. This occurred in the form of challenges to theology in biology, phrenology, transcendentalism, anti-theology, Christian socialism, intuitionism, and religious experience. The human soul and human sinfulness also found a revised articulation in terms increasingly shaped by the cultural authority of science. An ascendant subjective approach to human nature emerged whereby religious experiences, not theological claims to truth, assumed prominence as the central measures of religious life.