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James Allen's most famous book, "As a Man Thinketh", was originally published in 1902. It is now considered a classic self-help book. Its underlying premise is that noble thoughts make a noble person, while lowly thoughts make a miserable person. Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement.

Alfred North Whitehead once noted: "the safest general characterization of the European philosophical tradition is that it consists of a series of footnotes to Plato." Plato is indeed considered the most pivotal figure in the development of philosophy, along with his teacher, Socrates, and his student, Aristotle. But his writings are often light, fresh and funny; it was Plato who invented the dialogue in philosophy, which makes a point very easy to follow and the occasion of various scenic arrangements.

Pupil of the great Plato, teacher of Alexander the Great, Aristotle is a massively influential figure in Western philosophy. Cicero described his literary style as "a river of gold". Modern ethics are based on his ideas about virtue; his writings literally encompassed all the scientific knowledge of the time and beyond, so much that many of his findings were still considered cutting-edge many century afterwards. Aristotle also shaped modern logic, and put his mark on all subsequent philosophy and theology. We have selected for you 100 of his most profound and influent quotes, so that you can see for yourself how modern these fundamental ideas still are. Nourish your daily life with Aristotle's Ethics, strengthen your thoughts with his Logic, and adopt his scientific ways for a clearer life.

Nietzsche is a major figure in Western philosophy. His work is radical, sometimes violent, often ironic; it fascinates anyone bold enough to delve into it, exerted a profound influence on modern intellectual history, and covers a wide range of subjects. Nietzsche's writings border on the poetic; his aphorisms are particularly well-known for conveying all the radicality of his thinking in a intense but light, sometimes amusing manner.

Gautama Buddha is also known as Siddharta Gautama, or simply the Buddha, which means "Awakened" or "Enlightened". Born a prince, he chose a path of ascetism only to realize that it was as profound an illusion as self-indulgence. He achieved Enlightenment after 49 days of meditation; his awakening led him to discover the cause of suffering and the ways to eliminate it. These discoveries founded Buddhism, and his "Four Noble Truths" still form the heart of its teachings.

Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the greatest military figures ever. He rose to prominence during the French Revolution, after which he kept on soaring higher and higher until he was crowned Emperor of the French. He then moved on to gain control of the whole of continental Europe, before the ultimate defeat of 1815. Today, his campaigns are studied in every military school, his liberal politics have had a strong legacy worldwide, and he remains one of the most celebrated and controversial political figures in Western history.

The loss of a child is the most devastating event a parent can face. Sharing her experience about the loss of a desperately loved daughter, and the effects that go beyond what people could ever imagine, Liza Jankowski explores her deepest thoughts and feelings surrounding stillbirth in this moving memoir. As she discusses the impact on her relationships, her subsequent pregnancy and what she ultimately learned, "Changed" weaves a powerful combination of a mother's personal journey with helpful information to offer comfort, hope and understanding.

In the world today there are so many crises and sorrows, a great deal of disease, emotionally, mentally, and physically, so where do we begin to heal ourselves? We begin to heal ourselves by the way we think and also the attitudes that we hold towards ourselves and towards life. In these meditation commentaries on healing we look at the medicines that we need in order to heal the pain within, whether it is forgiveness, love, mercy, or one of the other spiritual powers we can emerge and use.

Baruch Spinoza was one of the most important and controversial thinkers of the 17th century. He rejected both the mind-body dualism of Descartes and traditional religious views, which got him violently attacked for atheism while he was actually seeking to redefine God as the whole of the laws of Nature. His metaphysics are a brilliant attempt to reconcile human freedom with a belief in scientific explanation, and his Theological-Political Treatise, the first argument for democracy by a major philosopher, contributed as much as the Declaration of Independence or Thomas Paine's Common Sense to modern liberal, secular, and democratic thinking.

Jane Austen is one of the most widely read British authors. Her realism and biting irony make for a very lively read, and the quality of her plots have earned her a high-ranking place into the hearts of scholars. Her greatest stories sparkled a wave of adaptations in the last decades, because of their touching modernity and the realism of their reflections on the attitude of women about marriage and social standing. "Pride and Prejudice" has been called the second most beloved book of all British production; "Sense and Sensibility", "Mansfield Park", and "Emma" are also seminal works which have inspired countless readers.

Sie selbst haben es in der Hand: souverän den eigenen Standpunkt zu vertreten, ohne gleich die Beziehung zu riskieren; Sichtbarkeit und Wertschätzung zu erreichen...

Motherhood is a personal journey of self-discovery. From feeling delight and wonder, to challenged and overwhelmed – often, all in one day! FLOURISH for Mums is your perfect companion to cultivate 21 healthy ways to let go of unrealistic expectations and create space to celebrate your unique parenting pathway. Filled with uplifting anecdotes and supportive strategies, while busting big misconceptions – this is personal, yet universal in its strong, yet gentle message.

The concept of mindfulness has been an essential part of life in Oriental societies for centuries. It is a fundamental key to awakening and living one's own life in full conscience, as opposed to the pointless suffering one can experience through the hectic pace of Western ways of life. This series of mindfulness exercises will introduce you to the simplest and powerful techniques. They are essential for beginning one's work in mindfulness, and will benefit more advanced practitioners by enhancing one's powers of concentration, visualization, and general awareness.

Sir Francis Bacon had a tremendous impact on science and philosophy during the scientific revolution in XVIIth-century England. He was the first to argue for a skeptical and methodical approach in science, based on careful observation of events in nature, and founded on induction. His work, firmly grounded in empiricism to prevent projection of one's preferred hypothesis, made him the father of scientific method. This was a groundbreaking turn of events at the time, and is still the basis of the scientific framework today.

Une cabine calme et fermée, haut dans les nuages. Le ronronnement régulier du moteur et le doux murmure de la ventilation créent une ambiance relaxante. Tout autour, on entend des conversations étouffées, le clic des ceintures de sécurité et, au loin, le chariot de service qui se déplace silencieusement dans la cabine. Des études ont montré que les sons de la nature peuvent avoir un effet à la fois relaxant et stimulant sur le cerveau.

Une nuit calme dans la forêt qui s'étend autour de vous. Le feu de camp crépite et de petites étincelles dansent dans l'obscurité, tandis que les hiboux et les oiseaux nocturnes hululent au loin. Une légère brise souffle à travers la cime des arbres et le chant des cigales accompagne la nuit. Alors que le feu s'éteint lentement, une légère pluie commence à tomber doucement sur la toile de la tente. Une expérience sonore qui capture le calme de la nature et la densité de la nuit.

Nadine leeft zoals vele andere jonge meiden, dynamisch en bruisend. Op haar zeventiende krijgt ze vlinders in haar buik, ze wordt verliefd op Gerold. Hun relatie ontwikkelt zich, ze beleven mooie momenten samen. Maar er komen geleidelijk ook donkere wolken, de ideeën over wat een goede relatie is, lopen steeds meer uiteen en na bijna drie jaar maakt Nadine het uit. Gerold accepteert dat niet en blijft contact zoeken. Ondanks dat Nadine steeds weer zegt dat niet te willen, weet hij haar toch nog één keer naar zijn huis te lokken.

Ind i taknemmeligheden er en praktisk lærebog for de, der ønsker at gøre livet mere intenst og dyrebart - både for dem selv og for deres omgivelser. At forstå taknemmeligheden er en måde hvorpå vi kan se hver dag som en ny og spirende mulighed, og dette kan frigøre os fra den fortvivlende ensomhed, som et selvoptaget liv medfører. Martin Holmgaard Laursen vejleder læseren med refleksioner fra livet samt passager og eksempler fra religionen, historien og litteraturen, alt sammen for at kaste lys over og nuancere billedet af taknemmeligheden.

Passez une douce soirée d'été sur le balcon. Le bourdonnement des insectes emplit l'air, tandis qu'une conversation feutrée provenant de l'appartement d'à côté se mêle au bruit des glaçons dans un verre. Un carillon tinte doucement dans la brise légère. Un voyage sonore apaisant qui capture la sensation d'être assis dehors, tandis que le jour laisse lentement place à la nuit. Saga Sounds est une série de paysages sonores agréables et variés que vous pouvez écouter lorsque vous souhaitez vous détendre, vous endormir ou vous concentrer sur votre travail.

Un moment de calme devant la cheminée. Le feu crépite tandis que la pluie tambourine doucement contre les vitres. Quelqu'un feuillette un livre et un stylo glisse tranquillement sur du papier. Un moment chaud et paisible où le monde extérieur disparaît. Des études ont montré que les sons de la nature peuvent avoir un effet à la fois relaxant et stimulant sur le cerveau. Saga Sounds est une série de paysages sonores agréables et variés que vous pouvez écouter lorsque vous souhaitez vous détendre, vous endormir ou vous concentrer sur votre travail.