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Written for those who were bewildered by the conflict between religion and scientific and philosophic ideas, The Guide for the Perplexed is concerned with finding a concord between the text of the Old Testament and its commentaries, and Aristotelian philosophy. After analyzing the ideas of the Old Testament, Maimonides examines other reconciliations of religion and philosophy like the Moslem rationalists and then offers his own resolution with Aristotelianism. 

Mary Ann Evans (1819-1880), known by her pen name George Eliot, was one of the leading writers of the Victorian era. Her novels are known for their realism and psychological insight. Four of them are included in this volume: Middlemarch, Daniel Deronda, The Mill on the Floss, and The Lifted Veil.

The step-by-step solution to any problem is an algorithm. The set of rules and steps which should be followed so that the task is performed smoothly is called an algorithm. It is the guidelines presented or listed in a systematic way which is required while performing the task.

Introverts have been misunderstood for a long period of time. People think of them as weird people who are not normal and cannot understand the needs of a basic human and have fun as others do. Most people are not the basic introverts that other people think they are. People need a grave understanding of how good introverts can be at doing things that others believe them they are not capable of doing. Introverts are just like other people, who want to do what they want to do, they just choose it to do quietly so that no one disturbs them and they can stay out of the limelight.

The Phaedrus by Plato, is a dialogue between Plato's protagonist, Socrates, and Phaedrus, an interlocutor in several dialogues. It was probably written around 370 BC, at about the same time as Plato's Republic and Symposium. Ostensibly about love, the discussion in the dialogue focuses on the art of rhetoric and how it ought to be practiced. The dialogue appears in the direct words of Socrates and Phaedrus, without an introduction.

Critical thinking is one of the most creative ways to think about, interpret, and deduce information. Critical thinkers are needed in every aspect of our lives.  

 The Iliad and The Odyssey are epic poems traditionally attributed to Homer, of which the written versions are dated to the 8th century BCE. Chronicling events in the Greek Bronze Age, this magnificent pair of poems forms the cornerstone of Western literature. If The Iliad is a classic war story, The Odyssey is symbolic of the individual’s journey through life.

Here, you will understand the exact meaning and definition of virtual reality, along with all the history that is associated with the topic, how far it has traveled, and how many enhancements took place till now.  

When it comes to economics, it has a number of branches that can help a business to run in a proper way so that it can be successful and gain more revenue and sales. The concept of behavioral economics is basically the process of examining different emotions and thought processes of individuals or a group of people who are using the products of a company. The main idea behind the behavioral economics is to understand the emotions and psychology of the individuals behind buying any particular product. 

In the book Abandonment to Divine Providence (published in 1851), he teaches the believer to submit to God’s will and to enjoy his loving presence. Abandonment is a term used by mystic writers to signify the first stage of the union of the soul with the divine, by conforming to God's will. Abandoning an outcome to God is to follow the path of peace. Originally written as letters for the direction of Nuns, the book is an excellent guide for Christians yearning to attain resignation and peace.

The Israel – Palestine conflict is the ongoing conflict of Middle East, which finds its roots in mid-20th century will fall of the Ottoman Empire and migration of Jews. The conflict is attributable to 95% of the problems on Middle East. The conflict is between the Jews and the Arabs however it is not religious, but about the land. The Jews want Israel to be recognized as an independent Jewish state and the Palestinian want Jews to vacate their land. Both sides have been using all means possible to achieve this aim and have even gone to war thrice. The conflict is still active with no respite what so ever past 100 years or so. Many nations and UN have tried to resolve the issue but the intangible are too far from any solution. The conflict is also seen as one of the most difficult conflicts to resolve by both sides as well as international community.

The Classic Anne of Green Gables Collection: 6 of the 8 Books in the Beloved "Anne Shirley" Series + 2 Avonlea Short Story Collections, contains: Book 1: Anne of Green Gables, Book 2: Anne of Avonlea, Book 3: Anne of the Island, Book 4: Anne's House of Dreams, Book 5: Rainbow Valley, Book 6: Rilla of Ingleside, Book 7: Chronicles of Avonlea, Book 8: In Further Chronicles of Avonlea. 

When the term ‘industrial revolution’ comes into mind, everything starts coming back from scratch. The Industry 4.0, or the digitization, took place in the economic industry and brought about a great transformation. The approach of the Industry 4.0 is simple and beneficial. The main purpose of the Industry 4.0 is to provide a platform to such companies which haven’t reached an international level. At the same time, it is very helpful in bringing and applying new technologies that are used for the Industries in many ways. 

Two works by the Roman historian, Tacitus. Agricola is a portrait of Julius Agricola, a governor of Roman Britain, and the first surviving account of the geography, climate, and peoples of Britain. The German tribes of Northern Europe are discussed in Germania.

The Gospel of Barnabas is not to be confused with the Epistle of Barnabas or with the Acts of Barnabas. The book depicts the life of Jesus and claims to be written by the biblical Barnabas who is one of the 12 apostles. Barnabas is about the same length as the four canonical gospels put together, with the bulk being devoted to an account of Jesus' ministry. The text of this Gospel is pseudepigraphical, but some scholars suggest that it may contain remnants of an earlier, apocryphal work from the Gnostic, Ebionite, or Diatessaronic traditions. 

John Chrysostom (c. 347-407), Archbishop of Constantinople, was an early Church Father. This series of eight instructions concerning baptism were given by him, most likely at Antioch around the year 390. Their interest derives from Chrysostom's activities for the baptismal candidates and as their instructor in Christian doctrine and morality.

Andrew Lang (1844 - 1912) was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic. His 12 collections of fairy tales are known as Andrew Lang's Coloured Fairy Books or Andrew Lang's Fairy Books of Many Colors. The third in the series, the Green Fairy Book, contains tales from around the world, from Grimm (“The White Snake” and “Spindle, Shuttle, and Needle”), France de Caylus, Fenelon, Kletke, and D'Aulnoy. The stories include "The Crystal Coffin", "The Three Snake-Leaves", "The Riddle", "Jack My Hedgehog", "The Golden Lads", and many more.

The Satires comprises a collection of satirical poems by the Latin author Juvenal written in the second century CE. Juvenal wrote in the Roman tradition of “satura”, a formal literary genre composed in dactylic hexameter rather than just witty criticism in any format. In a tone and manner that ranges from irony to rage, Juvenal criticizes the actions and beliefs of his contemporaries. 

Donald Alexander Mackenzie (1873-1936) was a Scottish writer. Teutonic Myth and Legend (1912) is his retelling of the legends and myths of the Goths, Norsemen, Vandals, Burgundians, Franks, Angles, Saxons, and other Germanic tribes. Poems and prose passages from classic literature that are related to these myths are included. 

Organizations from time to time get into agreements and contracts with other organizations and individuals. The knowledge and skill to create and legally form these agreements and contracts are required by them so that they do not get into any complications later. This crash course of business agreements and the contracts is thus a great source created for students who would want to specialize in the area.