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Author : Randy Pausch
Publisher : Hachette Books
Page : 283 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2008-04-08
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781401395513

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The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch Pdf

After being diagnosed with terminal cancer, a professor shares the lessons he's learned—about living in the present, building a legacy, and taking full advantage of the time you have—in this life-changing classic. "We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand." —Randy Pausch A lot of professors give talks titled "The Last Lecture." Professors are asked to consider their demise and to ruminate on what matters most to them. And while they speak, audiences can't help but mull over the same question: What wisdom would we impart to the world if we knew it was our last chance? If we had to vanish tomorrow, what would we want as our legacy? When Randy Pausch, a computer science professor at Carnegie Mellon, was asked to give such a lecture, he didn't have to imagine it as his last, since he had recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer. But the lecture he gave—"Really Achieving Your Childhood Dreams"—wasn't about dying. It was about the importance of overcoming obstacles, of enabling the dreams of others, of seizing every moment (because "time is all you have . . . and you may find one day that you have less than you think"). It was a summation of everything Randy had come to believe. It was about living. In this book, Randy Pausch has combined the humor, inspiration and intelligence that made his lecture such a phenomenon and given it an indelible form. It is a book that will be shared for generations to come.

Author : Daniel H. Pink
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2011-04-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781101524381

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Drive by Daniel H. Pink Pdf

The New York Times bestseller that gives readers a paradigm-shattering new way to think about motivation from the author of When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing Most people believe that the best way to motivate is with rewards like money—the carrot-and-stick approach. That's a mistake, says Daniel H. Pink (author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Motivating Others). In this provocative and persuasive new book, he asserts that the secret to high performance and satisfaction-at work, at school, and at home—is the deeply human need to direct our own lives, to learn and create new things, and to do better by ourselves and our world. Drawing on four decades of scientific research on human motivation, Pink exposes the mismatch between what science knows and what business does—and how that affects every aspect of life. He examines the three elements of true motivation—autonomy, mastery, and purpose-and offers smart and surprising techniques for putting these into action in a unique book that will change how we think and transform how we live.

Author : Yeon Hee Park,Yeon Hwan Park,Jon Gerrard
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-02
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781628738452

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Tae Kwon Do by Yeon Hee Park,Yeon Hwan Park,Jon Gerrard Pdf

Tae Kwon Do is more than just a fighting style: it combines self-defense, exercise, meditation, philosophy, and self-awareness to improve oneself physically, mentally, and spiritually. Over 400 million students in more than 188 countries have embraced the way of life that Tae Kwon Do provides. Tae Kwon Do, Third Edition combines a complete explanation of the physical aspects of the martial art with a full description of the philosophical elements of its training. It is perfect for both students trying to master techniques and teachers looking for a reliable reference. The authors believe that the true essence of Tae Kwon Do cannot be seen, touched, smelled, tasted, or heard, but only experienced. This book will guide students as they figure out what Tae Kwon Do means to them.

Author : Eric Flint
Publisher : Baen Publishing Enterprises
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009-02-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781618247117

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Worlds by Eric Flint Pdf

Flint Lights the Way to Adventure! New York Times best-seller, master-class alternate historian, and creator of the "Ring of Fire" saga Eric Flint delivers an explosion of tales filled with well-turned action, wit and wonder. First: a heart-wrenching saga of love, guts and daring as a husband and wife, forced into an arranged marriage, fall in love for the first time while fighting their way toward one another in the midst of an alternate Roman war. Flint follows with stories set in David Weber's legendary "Honorverse" and Flint's own "1632" series. It's all topped with the gem of a tongue-in-cheek sword and sorcery novella (and Writer's of the Future grand prize winner) that first announced Eric Flint's arrival on the SF scene like a cannon-shot a dawn! At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 558 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : Electronic
ISBN : KBNL:KBNL03000429184

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Westminster Chess Club Papers by Anonim Pdf

Author : Richard Hoffmann
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2014-04-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9780521876964

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An Environmental History of Medieval Europe by Richard Hoffmann Pdf

"How did medieval Europeans use and change their environments, think about the natural world, and try to handle the natural forces affecting their lives? This groundbreaking environmental history examines medieval relationships with the natural world from the perspective of social ecology, viewing human society as a hybrid of the cultural and the natural. Richard Hoffmann's interdisciplinary approach sheds important light on such central topics in medieval history as the decline of Rome, religious doctrine, urbanization and technology, as well as key environmental themes, among them energy use, sustainability, disease and climate change. Revealing the role of natural forces in events previously seen as purely human, the book explores issues including thetreatment of animals, the 'tragedy of the commons,' agricultural clearances and agrarian economies. By introducing medieval history in the context of social ecology, it brings the natural world into historiography as an agent and object of history itself"--

Author : K.C. Ho
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2001-07-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136394782

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Interconnected Worlds: Tourism in Southeast Asia by K.C. Ho Pdf

Examines the political discourse behind tourism, presenting some questions regarding the tensions associated with the interconnections. This title focuses on deterritorialisation and the development of fresh regionalisms, paying specific attention to collaborative efforts in tourism development.

Author : H. G. Wells,Abraham Merritt,Arthur Conan Doyle,Jules Verne,Edward Bulwer-Lytton,George MacDonald,H. Rider Haggard,Gertrude Barrows Bennett,Lewis Grassic Gibbon,Francis Bacon,C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne
Publisher : e-artnow
Page : 4022 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788026896937

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LOST WORLDS: Ultimate Sci-Fi Boxed Set by H. G. Wells,Abraham Merritt,Arthur Conan Doyle,Jules Verne,Edward Bulwer-Lytton,George MacDonald,H. Rider Haggard,Gertrude Barrows Bennett,Lewis Grassic Gibbon,Francis Bacon,C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne Pdf

Enjoy this meticulously edited Sci-Fi Collection and lose your-self in Lost Worlds of the greatest masters of science fiction genre: H. G. Wells: The Shape of Things to Come Abraham Merritt: The Moon Pool The Metal Monster Dwellers in the Mirage The People of the Pit Arthur Conan Doyle: The Lost World Jules Verne: Journey to the Center of the Earth Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea The Mysterious Island Edward Bulwer-Lytton: The Coming Race George MacDonald: Lilith H. Rider Haggard: King Solomon's Mines She: A History of Adventure Gertrude Barrows Bennett (aka Francis Stevens): The Citadel of Fear Lewis Grassic Gibbon: Three Go Back Francis Bacon: New Atlantis C. J. Cutcliffe Hyne: The Lost Continent

Author : Chris Park
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781134877348

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Sacred Worlds by Chris Park Pdf

This book, the first in the field for two decades, looks at the relationships between geography and religion. It represents a synthesis of research by geographers of many countries, mainly since the 1960s. No previous book has tackled this emerging field from such a broad, interdisciplinary perspective, and never before have such a variety of detailed case studies been pulled together in so comparative or illuminating a way. Examples and case studies have been drawn from all the major world religions and from all continents from both a historical and contemporary perspective. Major themes covered in the book include the distribution of religion and the processes by which religion and religious ideas spread through space and time. Some of the important links between religion and population are also explored. A great deal of attention is focused on the visible manifestations of religion on the cultural landscape, including landscapes of worship and of death, and the whole field of sacred space and religious pilgrimage.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1344 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 1879
Category : English literature
ISBN : STANFORD:36105007428340

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The Spectator by Anonim Pdf

A weekly review of politics, literature, theology, and art.

Author : Denis McQuail
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 633 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2010-02-28
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780857023223

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McQuail′s Mass Communication Theory by Denis McQuail Pdf

"Denis McQuail′s Mass Communication Theory is not just a seminal text in the study of media and society - it is a benchmark for understanding and appreciating the long and winding road people and their media have taken to get us here." - Mark Deuze, Indiana University and Leiden University "This is a unique work tested by time and generations of students around the world - North, South, East and West." - Kaarle Nordenstreng, University of Tampere "McQuail′s Mass Communication Theory continues to be the clearest and best introduction to this sprawling field." - Anders Hansen, University of Leicester With over 125,000 copies sold, McQuail′s Mass Communication Theory has been the benchmark for studying media and communication for more than 25 years. It remains the most authoritative and comprehensive introduction to the field and offers unmatched coverage of the research literature. It covers everything a student needs to know of the diverse forms of mass communication today, including television, radio, newspapers, film, music, the internet and other forms of new media. Denis McQuail shows that more than ever, theories of mass communication matter for the broader understanding of society and culture. Unmatched in coverage and used across the globe, this book includes: Explorations of new media, globalization, work, economy, governance, policy, media audiences and effects New boxed case studies on key research publications, to familiarize students with the critical research texts in the field Definitions, examples, and illustrations throughout to bring abstract concepts to life. McQuail′s Mass Communication Theory is the indispensable resource no student of media and communication studies can afford to be without.

Author : J. Theo Kloprogge,Concepcion P. Ponce,Tom Loomis
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 931 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-11-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128215388

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The Periodic Table: Nature's Building Blocks by J. Theo Kloprogge,Concepcion P. Ponce,Tom Loomis Pdf

The Periodic Table: Nature’s Building Blocks: An Introduction to the Naturally Occurring Elements, Their Origins and Their Uses addresses how minerals and their elements are used, where the elements come from in nature, and their applications in modern society. The book is structured in a logical way using the periodic table as its outline. It begins with an introduction of the history of the periodic table and a short introduction to mineralogy. Element sections contain their history, how they were discovered, and a description of the minerals that contain the element. Sections conclude with our current use of each element. Abundant color photos of some of the most characteristic minerals containing the element accompany the discussion. Ideal for students and researchers working in inorganic chemistry, minerology and geology, this book provides the foundational knowledge needed for successful study and work in this exciting area. Describes the link between geology, minerals and chemistry to show how chemistry relies on elements from nature Emphasizes the connection between geology, mineralogy and daily life, showing how minerals contribute to the things we use and in our modern economy Contains abundant color photos of each mineral that bring the periodic table to life

Author : M. Kronegger
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9789400920279

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Phenomenology and Aesthetics by M. Kronegger Pdf

and the one in the middle which judges as he enjoys and enjoys as he judges. This latter kind really reproduces the work of art anew. The division of our Symposium into three sections is justified by the fact that phenomenology, from Husserl, Heidegger, Moritz Geiger, Ingarden, in Germany and Poland, Merleau-Ponty, Paul Ricoeur, E. Levinas in France, Unamuno in Spain, and Tymieniecka, in the United States, have revealed striking coincidences in trying to answer the following questions: What is the philosophical vocation of literature? Does literature have any significance for our lives? Why does the lyric moment, present in all creative endeavors, in myth, dance, plastic art, ritual, poetry, lift the human life to a higher and authentically human level of the existential experience of man? Our investigations answer our fundamental inquiry: What makes a literary work a work of art? What makes a literary work a literary work, if not aesthetic enjoyment? As much as the formation of an aesthetic language culminates in artistic creation, the formation of a philosophical language lives within the orbit of creative imagination.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 574 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 1885
Category : Science
ISBN : MINN:319510007430526

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Knowledge & Illustrated Scientific News by Anonim Pdf

Author : Richard Wallace,Wynne Williams
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134778645

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The Three Worlds of Paul of Tarsus by Richard Wallace,Wynne Williams Pdf

The world in which early Christianity developed consisted of a complex of distinct communities and cultural 'layers', which interacted with one another, sometimes co-operatively, and sometimes in confrontation. The Three Worlds of Paul of Tarsus explores this world through the life of the apostle Paul, examining the three fundamental cultural 'layers': * the native cultures * the common Hellenistic culture which had been spread in the east as a result of the conquests of Alexander * the culture of the political overlord, Rome. It shows how Paul, as a Jew, a Greek-speaker and a Roman citizen, participates in all of these 'layers'. The authors give an account of the places Paul visited, showing their historical, cultural and political differences and discuss the varied categories, such as religion, philosophy and language, which constituted identity.