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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.

The philosophy of Confucius was so powerful that it dominated intellectual life in ancient China for centuries. It even came to be considered a religion, and there are still temples where Confucius is worshipped as the God of Culture. His writings were transmitted as aphorisms, each one of them one concentrated teaching about philosophy, ethics, or society.

Lao-Tzu was a philosopher and poet of ancient China. He is known as the reputed author of the Tao Te Ching and the founder of philosophical Taoism, and as a deity in religious Taoism and traditional Chinese religions. As a central figure in Chinese culture, the emperors of the Tang dynasty and modern people both claim Lao Tzu. Some of his great quotes are "When goodness is lost, it is replaced by morality." "Without Darkness, there can be no Light." "The usefulness of a pot comes from its emptiness."

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.

Monika ist ein echtes Wunschkind. Von Anfang an wird Monikas Leben von sexuellen Übergriffen bestimmt. Was der Großvater an dem Kleinkind begeht, setzt sich in jahrelangen Vergewaltigungen durch den Vater und die älteren Brüder fort. Erst nach dem Freitod ihres jüngeren Bruders Georg, der nicht weiter mit ansehen kann, was mit seiner geliebten Schwester geschieht, gelingt es Monika, sich aus dieser Hölle zu befreien.

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.

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...

Unconsciously, we are forming habits every moment of our lives. Some are habits of a desirable nature; some are those of a most undesirable nature. Some, though not so bad in themselves, are exceedingly bad in their cumulative effects, and cause us at times much loss, much pain and anguish. In contrast, the opposites of these habits would bring us much peace and joy, as well as a continually increasing power.

Body Scan Relaxation is an essential technique to master for anyone wishing to learn relaxation, meditation, or simply to take a mental vacation from everyday worries. This audiobook is designed for efficiency, making use of proven techniques to help you achieve relaxation in a quick and easy way. Use the body scan relaxation whenever you need to get a mental break from everyday worries, or if you wish to achieve relaxation faster.

Henry David Thoreau is a beloved American author, poet and philosopher. He was a lifelong abolitionist, advocate of civil disobedience againts unjust or corrupted goverments, and he defended the idea of abandoning illusory matters in favor of simple living, in order to discover life's authentic essential needs. He is best known for "Walden, or Life in the woods", the book he wrote during his two-year experiment in minimalist living: having built himself a cabin in the woods, he stayed there to study, write, and enjoy his newfound communion with nature. His political works and theory of civil disobedience have influenced the thoughts and actions of many prominent figures, such as Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin Luther King, Jr.

We have selected for you 100 great quotes to develop your leadership. Leadership is a practical skill, regarding the ability of an individual or organization to "lead" or guide other individuals, teams, or entire organizations. Having a great sense of leadership can inspire great men and women in their actions, in their thoughts, in their lives, and in the lives of many people around them. Leadership is also defined as a process of social influence in which a person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task.

"How to Meditate for Beginners" contains some practical exercises to achieve perfects moments of meditation: 20 practical tips for quieting the mind, meditation practices with walking meditation, chakra meditation, preparation for great guided meditation, mantra meditation, an exercise to concentrate on a simple visual object, practice visualization exercise, practice mindfulness, some exercises to practice a body scan, five more things to know for meditation, ten tips for meditation, a step-by-step guideline for successful meditation, exercises for breathing and relaxing, and a practical exercise for visualization of the pyramid of colors.

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.

Stress, tension and anxiety take their toll through premature aging and various health problems while making us miss out on all the positive life is offering every day. To relax and get free of tension in a fast-paced society, you will need simple and efficient techniques, easy to learn and quick to apply. These ten simple exercises are designed to provide you with a range of proven techniques to help you achieve relaxation in a simple way.

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.

Die 26-jährige Jule flüchtet nach einem heftigen Streit mit ihrem Freund aus der gemeinsamen Wohnung. Dann trifft die Nachricht vom Tod ihrer Großmutter ein, und damit tun sich Abgründe auf. Als sie gemeinsam den Nachlass der Großmutter in dem Haus am Waldrand ordnen, findet Jule Spuren lang zurückliegender Ereignisse, die bis in die Gegenwart hinein ihre zerstörerische Macht entfalten.

"400 Quotes to See the World Differently" gives you the opportunity to step inside the heads of some of the world’s most exceptional minds and see things from their points of view. With quotes from saints, philosophers, artists, inventors, and even martial arts experts, it’s sure to promote some interesting conversations. A superb book for dipping in and out of, it makes a great gift for those with inquiring souls. Mother Teresa (1910 – 1997) was an Albanian-Indian Catholic nun, who was canonised for her missionary work.