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Throughout history, explorers, scientists, adventurists, archaeologists set out to discover the mystical island of Atlantis, "island of Atlas") is believed to be a fictional island mentioned in an allegory on the hubris of nations in Plato's works Timaeus and Critias. It represents the antagonist naval power that besieges "Ancient Athens", the pseudo-historic embodiment of Plato's ideal state in The Republic.Despite its minor importance in Plato's work, the Atlantis story has considerably impacted literature. The allegorical aspect of Atlantis was taken up in utopian works of several Renaissance writers, such as Francis Bacon's New Atlantis and Thomas More's Utopia. On the other hand, nineteenth-century amateur scholars misinterpreted Plato's narrative as a historical tradition, most famously Ignatius L. Donnelly in his Atlantis: The Antediluvian World. Plato's vague indications of the time of the events (more than 9,000 years before his time) and the alleged location of Atlantis ("beyond the Pillars of Hercules") gave rise to much pseudoscientific speculation. Consequently, Atlantis has become a byword for all supposed advanced prehistoric lost civilisations and inspires contemporary fiction, from comic books to films. While present-day philologists and classicists agree on the story's fictional character, there is still debate on what served as its inspiration. Plato is known to have freely borrowed some of his allegories and metaphors from older traditions, as he did, for instance, with the story of Gyges. This led a number of scholars to investigate possible inspiration of Atlantis from Egyptian records of the Thera eruption, the Sea Peoples invasion, or the Trojan War. Others have rejected this chain of tradition as implausible and insist that Plato created an entirely fictional account, drawing loose inspiration from contemporary events such as Sicily's failed Athenian invasion in 415-413 B.C. or the destruction of Helike in 373 B.C.

Step into the enigmatic world of Samuel Baxter, a uniquely talented writer who has dared to blend the intriguing tapestry of mathematics and number theory with the rich fabric of fiction. In "Chaos Nexus," Samuel weaves an extraordinary narrative that marries the elegance of mathematical concepts with the boundless possibilities of science fiction.Fueled by a lifelong love of science fiction, Samuel found the ideal canvas on which to merge his mathematical fascination with the imaginative realms of storytelling. "Chaos Nexus" is the culmination of this harmonious fusion, a clear reflection of his unwavering dedication to his craft.Yet Samuel's path was not without formidable challenges. Traditional editors often struggled to grasp the intricate mathematical nuances he sought to convey, leading to a series of rejections. But his relentless pursuit of his vision, his refusal to compromise on the beauty and rigor of mathematics, has borne fruit in his debut book, "Chaos Nexus."Within the pages of this remarkable work, you will journey through a series of captivating stories, each exploring the uncharted territory where mathematics and fiction converge. "The Towering Equation: Unraveling the Radiation Mystery," "The Cartographer of Infinite Dimensions," "Chaos Controlled: A Tornado Deciphered by Math," and many more tales beckon you to unravel the mysteries of the universe through the lens of mathematics."Chaos Nexus" is an invitation to discover the boundless wonders of the mathematical universe, as seen through the eyes of a passionate writer who defied the odds to infuse precision and beauty into his imaginative narratives. This book promises a thrilling voyage through the endless possibilities of numbers, equations, and the infinite realms of fiction, reminding us that the nexus of chaos and mathematics is a place where creativity knows no bounds.

老子所传的《道德经》，堪称中国最重要的经典之一，在世界上也有广泛影响。《道德经》不仅是哲学，也是阴谋权术、兵家之祖。但是作者谢选骏发现，这本书其实似是而非，因为他的所有理论都可以反过来说，也一样有理，甚至更加有理。本书据此对老子的《道德经》进行了重构和"翻新"、"升级"，来使之更加符合现代人的需要。这是历史上从未有过的颠覆活动。 Synopsis: Lao Zi's Dao De Jing is one of the most important Chinese classics that has been internationally influential. It consists of philosophy and intrigues, and is an originator of military strategies, too. Xie Xuanjun has discovered, however, that Dao De Jing is a book of paradoxes, for an argument make sense when the opposite is said. The book by Xie Xuanjun is a restructured, revamped and advanced version of Lao Zi's Dao De Jing, and is, therefore, more suitable to the needs of modern people. It is, in a way, a subversion unseen in history.

Сборник драматургических текстов- это всегда повод для подведения промежуточного итога творческого пути автора. Внаши дни таких поводов стало больше, ине все из них радостные. Кмоменту выхода этого сборника драматург Светлана Петрийчук находится под следствием по одному из самых абсурдных процессов нашего времени- так называемому новому театральному делу. Светлана ирежиссёрка Женя Беркович обвинены воправдании терроризма за постановку пьесы Финист ясный сокол. Давшая название сборнику пьеса Туареги- программное произведение Светланы Петрийчук. Впьесе используется приём совмещения несовместимого. Жизнь женщин, поднявших бунт против мужского государства вселе Отруб, сплетается слегендами исказаниями племени туарегов, ещё внезапамятные времена пришедших кидее матриархата.

Russian military deception, generally known as Maskirovka, is a centuries-old military concept that began to take on added importance at the start of the twentieth century. Now formally developed and practiced, the concept of Maskirovka encompasses a broad range of tactics, from the use of camouflage to the practice of denial and deception-all having applications in the military, intelligence, and political arenas. Maskirovka's arsenal of deceptive measures include concealment, manoeuvers intended to deceive, categorical denial, the use of decoys and dummies, and the spreading of propaganda and disinformation.

Benimaclet, poble de poetes... Són molts els poetes que han passat pel nostre poble de Benimaclet, alguns fills, atres adoptius, pero tots se sentiren part d'ell. Recuperant l'idea que en son dia va tindre José Cristóbal Cuenca, presentem este treball que recull la biografia de la majoria dels benimacleters que varen escriure poesia i també un menut resum de la seua obra. Des de Poble de Benimaclet que el present treball servixca de punt de partida per a atres posteriors que amplien el nostre i que mantinga la memòria d'estos artistes de les lletres que vixqueren en els nostres carrers.

Iddra, e la sua storia, e di tutto quello che fa.......................................................

The Carter family has lived for countless generations in the same rural Mississippi town, hours out from Jackson. Their situation is marred by death: Mr. Carter's sister, Emma, had killed herself in heartbreak many years ago, and later his wife had suffered a miscarriage. Now they live with their nine-year-old daughter, Sophia, but Mrs. Carter would never recover from the past. Though she is inconsolable, Mr. Carter attempts to save his neighbor, Herbert, from the same emotional ruin as he struggles with the guilt of Emma's death.

Based on his personal experience and the knowledge he has acquired on his journey as an entrepreneur, Diego Segura tells us how to focus on the excess in people's lives and transform it into a propellant to generate good habits and achieve abundance in various areas (emotional, economic, professional, family...).In these pages, the author invites us to take a twist on the statement "Nothing in excess is good" and choose, instead, those positive excesses that will strengthen our goals and lead us towards a life of intensity based on good habits practiced in excess. From the first pages, Segura engages the reader in a journey of self-awareness and self-reflection; through the five chapters that make up the book ("Do I have intelligence or stupidity?", "Know yourself", "Do you live or survive?", "Dreams, wishes, and goals", and "Focus your excess"), the reader will pose and answer questions to get to know themselves better, and thus be able to define their purposes and focus their excess.Under the philosophy that when you give selflessly and generously, sooner or later this is rewarded in abundance, Diego Segura decides to publish "Everything in excess is good" so that it is freely accessible to anyone interested in reading it.

Benjamin Pruett is a successful writer but is stuck. He decides to go back to his home state of Minnesota and spend time in Black Falls. Ben hopes the rest and peace will bring him some much needed inspiration. He has no idea his time spent encountering members of the small lake town will change his life forever.

The only book to focus on noncommutative music theory as the truth of meditation powers.

Back in the late 40's & 50's, the abbreviation PK referred to a group of teenage boys whose fathers were prominent ministers (aka preachers) in the community where they grew up. These boys were well known usually because they were always "getting into trouble" of some sort. This is the story of one such youth who was able to overcome his troubled childhood and grow into an extraordinary adult and teacher through his faith in the Christian message of love & forgiveness. Rarely does one have the opportunity to go from the depths of failure & disillusionment to enormous forgiveness and positive growth!! This is his story.

This is a book written in retirement by two cousins, Peter Reynolds and Steven Erickson. Peter is a retired high school teacher. During his tenure as a teacher, he taught many subjects including special education, death and dying, Washington State history and his specialty, art. Peter was raised on a farm near the small town of Deer Park, Washington. He was drafted into the army and served in the Vietnam war. After returning from the war and finishing his education, he was hired as a teacher and taught the majority of his career in the same small town where he was born and raised.Steven was raised on a farm as well, not far from Peter and his family. He served in the US Marines and was a troop commander in the Vietnam war. After his service, Steven became an educator and taught abroad as well as in the Eastern Washington area for many years. He completed his professional life as a clinical psychologist in Spokane.During coffee, the cousins began a discussion about life and the myriad of possibilities for personalities and life experiences and how they develop. This morphed into a book that they named, There Ain't No Script For Life. This book is made up of 20 chapters consisting of topics such as Family, Education, Environment, Tribal Mentality, Sexuality etc.In writing this book, Peter and Steven are hoping that readers will be encouraged to engage in discussions and question their own scripts for life and how they got to where they are and where they hope to be. They especially want readers to realize and accept that they are truly unique in this world and in this universe.

In his tour de force "The Forced War: When Peaceful Revision Failed", Prof. Hoggan amply demonstrated by diplomatic history and correspondence that the cause and onus of the war in 1939, and of the larger World War, was due to the actions and desires of the English Tory aristocracy for a new war with Germany to retain their failing world empire. The Blind Century is a two-volume philosophical examination of America and Europe and the unseen underbelly of the West. Bared is America's true history, not the nice white-washed one that most were taught in public schools; but the rapacious one hidden under platitudes. This book is a more personal, "philosophy of history" by Dr. Hoggan, looking at the founding and growth of a messianic America; which in the 1930s stood behind Britain and egged them into the war. Volume I deals with America's foundation, history, and interference in European affairs. Volume II deals with Europe and the loss of the center-point of Western Civilization. Hoggan continues to astonish with his revelations of the history that is lies hidden behind the propaganda. The problems and continuing destruction of our present day civilization, whether in society, or the Church, including the continuing degeneration of all elements of society come from the results of this terrible war and the world it wrought.

Poemas de vida escritos a lo largo de un largo camino.

Porter and Abby take on the world in the sequel to Friendshine. They run into bureaucracy and obstacles from without, sabotage and subterfuge from within, but won't let anything stop them in their daring quest. Along the way they enlist allies es and enemies in their fight to do the most good. It seems that nothing in the world can stop them.

The shorter version of this book contains 14 photographs and 14 stories about the flowers and their locations from my travels. The expanded version contains the same 14 photos and stories but adds about thirty more pages of flowers for true floral lovers. I've wandered around the world for my entire adult life. Along the way, my best memories are the people I meet along my pathway. But, in this book, I focus on some of the beautiful flowers that have also grown up along my way. Each flower is beautiful, but they also come with stories that I've also shared.

The shorter version of this book contains 14 photographs and 14 stories about the flowers and their locations from my travels. This expanded version contains the same 14 photos and stories but adds about thirty more pages of flowers for true floral lovers. I've wandered around the world for my entire adult life. Along the way, my best memories are the people I meet along my pathway. But, in this book, I focus on some of the beautiful flowers that have also grown up along my way. Each flower is beautiful, but they also come with stories that I've also shared.

This book is meant to be a tool. It's intended to be a guide to help those who are desiring and searching for a better life. A happier more fulfilled life. The Articles of LYFE is a collection of lessons learned. The 8 author / coaches came together with separate lessons that we all have learned over the coarse of our lives thus far. Yet we all have one common goal, and that's to help you become and BetterY OU. And that's because the only way you can have a BetterLYFE is to become a BetterYOU. You might have also noticed that in the title, "The Articles of LYFE," the word life is spelled differently. It is spelled L Y F E, and that's on purpose; it is not a mistype. LYFE stands for Landscape Your Future Everyday. I purposefully chose to use the word landscape because our minds are the real estates of our existence, Foreword vii and we're talking about mental real estate that manifests into a tangible landscapable piece of property. Our reality is the land on which we design, develop, and build our present & future selves / lives. The landscape relates to the layers of soil and connects that to the states of consciousness in the mind. So when you think about your mind, relate your result in life to the organic layer, which is the grass, the trees, the flowers, or the lack thereof, like a desert. Then you have the topsoil. The topsoil is going to be your conscious mind. The subsoil is going to be your subconscious mind. Then you have what they call the parental layer or the broken material. This is all of the stored-up situations, experiences, and events of your life. The quality of this layer will directly reflect the level or quality of understanding and definitions that you have attached to each and every event and situation of your life. The final layer is the bedrock, and bedrock is going to be who you are to the core. It's who you are down to your true identity, which is something you can never change because, no matter what you do to yourself, you will always be you. I hope you will find this book inspirational, empowering, enabling, and transformative. I hope it truly serves as a guide and a navigational and developmental tool to help you landscape the best future possible. What should you expect? Expect lessons, tips, and stories from different coaches, who are people just like you, and just like you, we all want a better life, and we're doing that by bettering our mindsets & life relationships. Keep that in mind as you read this book & be blessed.

El presente libro intenta acercarnos a algunos de los actuales recursos que existen para las Personas con Discapacidad.En primer lugar os acerco a una residencia de Personas Mayores, describiendo sus actividades, talleres, programas y su funcionamiento de forma general, haciendo hincapié en la figura del/la Trabajador/a Social.En segundo lugar describo las actividades y recursos que desde una asociación se ofrece a las Personas con Discapacidad, su metodología, organización... volviendo a desarrollar más ampliamente las funciones llevadas desde el ámbito del Trabajo Social.

This poetry book brings to life the death, rebirth, and life cycle we all face on our spiritual journey. It highlights the shadows of our fragmented selves that we often try to hide or ignore, but that can be recognized, reintegrated, and positively reinforced as we focus on processing our trauma and becoming the best versions of ourselves. Kate brilliantly refers to these 'shadows' throughout the book as her 'ghosts' and allows the reader to catch a glimpse at the power of acknowledging them, learning their names, and helping them heal. She also has set up the book to allow readers to go on their own journey of self-discovery if they so choose with guided shadow work journal prompts.While the goal of the book is to bring healing to those who seek it, Kate also recognizes that shadow work is a significant mental deep dive that everyone may not be prepared to explore, and that's okay. If you choose to only read this book as surface-level poetry and nothing more, that is perfectly fine. Additionally, if you decide that this book may bring up too many painful aspects of your past that you are not yet ready to address, there's no shame in waiting to read this one until you are-after all, what else are TBR lists for?

Volumes 1 and 2 contain the genealogies and biographies of all Bridghams descended from Henry Bridgham, who immigrated from England in 1641. It is a companion book to The Bridghams of America (Vol. 1, 3rd Edition). The books are divided by generations. Volume 2 covers generations ten through thirteen, which is roughly the mid-1800s through the present.

Delve into the riveting stories of ten extraordinary black therapists who defied the odds to revolutionize mental health care. Authored by William West, a Navy veteran and dedicated advocate, this book unveils the remarkable lives and contributions of these trailblazing individuals who shaped modern psychotherapy and counseling.Discover their untold narratives as they shattered barriers, conquered adversity, and lit the path toward healing and hope. Each chapter immerses you in their unique backgrounds, the formidable challenges they faced, and the profound impact they left on the world of mental wellness.With "Luminaries of Healing," you'll gain deep insights into the indomitable spirit that fueled their commitment to improving mental well-being. Their legacy continues to shape contemporary mental health practices, making this book not just a compelling read but a tribute to resilience, courage, and the enduring pursuit of wellness.Open the door to the past, present, and future of mental health care and embark on a transformative journey with the pioneers who illuminated the path to a brighter, more compassionate world of mental health.

A devotional and reference book for 31 Names of God."In His Name" takes you through 31 Hebrew names of God (with some Aramaic & Greek crossover), explaining the original meanings & where they're found in Scripture. Each one has a devotional section that goes along with the name.

"Only Easy Music for Ukulele" is full of exactly that. All of the pieces herein are easy. You'll find a nice variety of popular classical melodies and favorite folk tunes from various traditions, all presented in simple textures and in keys that are comfortable to play on the ukulele. Nice repertoire for beginning ukulele players. Tablature and standard notation. Glossary, Notation Guide, and fingering diagrams for chords are provided. Many of the 41 tunes in this volume are melody only which can be played either with a pick or with the fingers of your right hand. Chords for an accompanist (and lyrics) are sometimes included. A few of the pieces are arranged in a simple two-voice fingerstyle or classical texture, and should be played with the fingers. The bass lines are mostly open string notes, so add a fuller sound without complicating the job of the left hand A handful of pieces use only the first 3 strings and can therefore be played on either an ukulele in standard reentrant tuning or one with a low G 4th string. A few of the tunes in this volume are also found within the first few pages of "Music for Classical and Fingerstyle Ukulele" or "More Music for Classical and Fingerstyle Ukulele." And a few pieces presented herein are treated to more complex arrangements in one of the above two books. Although the pieces are not strictly ordered from least to most challenging, those requiring the least technical skill are closer to the front of the book and those requiring the most experience are presented toward the end. All books by Whitaker for ukulele, including this one, can be previewed at the author's website. EllenWhitakerGuitar.com.

Readers may be aware that Thomas Bulford died recently (though not as recently as before), and that I had what I then regarded as the onerous honour of editing his lexicographical work.Following this, his son presented the Publisher with a box of scribblings that he said were his 'distinguished' father's.My impression was that they were, indeed, Thomas Bulford's (the senior).Firstly, they bore a striking resemblance to the 'essays' that the Publisher insisted on being incorporated in the English Companion as introductions to the various definitional categories.Secondly, and I say this with as much grace as I can, they, whilst being somewhat idiosyncratic in construction and questionable in logic, contained a number of insights into the human condition that were also occasionally present in the earlier volume.Accordingly, with less reluctance than before, I agreed to edit this material, and offer it to readers for their judgement.Editor

My theme is war and a particular man - a man driven by destiny to abandon Troy and sail to western Italy to fulfill his fate of founding the people who would build Rome. Fulfilling his destiny was not easy. Juno, the wife of Jupiter, the king of gods and men, opposed him, as did many warriors. They did not want him to bring his household gods - the Penates - to Latium on the western coast of Italy, to marry Lavinia, to found the city of Lavinium, and to become the ancestor of the Romans.Muse, remind me of the reasons why Juno hated Aeneas, a man renowned for his pietas, for his devotion to duty, whether to the gods, to his family, or to his destiny. Aeneas had respect for those things to which respect is due. Why did Juno make his fulfilling his destiny so difficult? Are the immortals capable of such anger?

In my wanderings around the globe, I've found lots of characters who are tricksters. Sometimes the pranks work. Sometimes they backfire in the trickster's face. In this particular story, the trickster is Coyote. Does the trick succeed or fail? You're just going to have to read the story to find out. Who is smarter? The coyote or the hen?I have traveled across the Maya world visiting archaeological sites. In Chichén Itzá, Mexico, I wondered around the great pyramid with thousands of visitors. Further south at Tikal, in Guatemala, I walked among the ruins with hundreds of fellow travelers. Best yet, at Copán, in Honduras, I strolled the area with a few dozen people.Upon arrival in the village of Copán Ruinas, Honduras, I was greeted immediately by Humberto. He only spoke Spanish, but I understood that he wanted to offer me a hotel room. It was a very long day of travel and I loved the ease of finding this room. And, it was the best possible thing that could have happened to me in Honduras.Humberto and his wife, Gilma, helped me find a worthy wall for a mural in the village. Also, Gilma's brother worked with local youth who dressed up as Maya warriors for cultural events. As it turned out, they had a performance while I was there. Not only did I get to see it, but I was the official photographer as they performed for the President of Honduras and the Secretary General of the United Nations! I have the warmest memories of extraordinary experiences as I crossed the Maya world. Everywhere I travel, I meet the most wonderful people along my path. None welcomed me any more than Humberto and Gilma. Thank you for everything, my friends. Gracias por todo, mis amigos.I wanted to visit the Maya world long before I actually set foot there. And, the destination of choice was the ruins of Tikal in Guatemala. It's magnificent! The main temple there inspired the one drawn in the pages of this book. For the complete Tikal experience, you also need to stay in Flores during your journey. It's a delightful island community that serves as a base camp for Tikal. Stroll along its colorful homes, buy some very beautiful fabric, and get a taste of local Maya cuisine.