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The Hedonism Handbook

Autor: Michael Flocker

Número de Páginas: 156

In the age of Oprah, Dr. Phil, and countless other self-help disciplinarians, indulging in any kind of pleasurable pastime is on the brink of extinction. But it's not too late to revive those lost pleasures that make life worth living. The Hedonism Handbook can help put the three-martini lunch, the baguette with real butter, the deep tan, the unfiltered cigarette, or the simple act of lying in a hammock under the stars back within our grasp. A tongue-in-cheek, satirical guide to the "good" life, The Hedonism Handbook will help us reclaim it all.With his characteristic wit, author Michael Flocker combines humorous reviews of historical excesses, suggestions for everyday indulgences, lists of hedonistic icons with famous quotes and earnest warnings about the perils of structured living. Made up of ten worldly wise chapters arranged to form a journey for the reader-a path from the straight-and-narrow into wide-open fields of frivolity -- The Hedonism Handbook will help readers master the lost arts of leisure and pleasure. It provides an entertaining, yet (if you're not careful), life-changing read.

A Hedonist's Guide to Paris

Autor: Nina Vlotides

Número de Páginas: 246

Described by Harpers & Queen as "a chic insider's guide for sophisticated travellers," these sleek, black city guides are aimed at the more discerning traveller looking to sidestep the usual tourist traps and penetrate the skin of each city.The Hedonist's Guide To series offers a definitive view of the finest restaurants, the most stylish hotels, the chicest bars, the best shopping, the most luxurious spas and the cultural highlights in each city. Individually tried and tested, every bar, restaurant, hotel, cafe and nightclub is accompanied by a photograph.

Understanding the Enneagram

Autor: Don Richard Riso , Russ Hudson

Número de Páginas: 420

A practical and simplified guide, this revised edition explains how to apply the personality types of the Enneagram in one's daily life.

A Hedonist's Guide to Dubai

Autor: Hallie Campbell , Collette Lyons

Número de Páginas: 89

This beautifully designed guide helps Dubai travelers steer clear of the over-the-top opulent in favor of more refined venues. Targeting seasoned, sophisticated travelers, it includes photographs and color-coded maps of the profiled locations, all researched by acknowledged Dubai experts.

A Hedonist's Guide to Istanbul

Autor: Nick Hackworth

Número de Páginas: 195

Described by Harpers & Queen as "a chic insider's guide for sophisticated travellers," these sleek, black city guides are aimed at the more discerning traveller looking to sidestep the usual tourist traps and penetrate the skin of each city.The Hedonist's Guide To series offers a definitive view of the finest restaurants, the most stylish hotels, the chicest bars, the best shopping, the most luxurious spas and the cultural highlights in each city. Individually tried and tested, every bar, restaurant, hotel, cafe and nightclub is accompanied by a photograph.

A Hedonist's Guide to Madrid

Autor: Beverley Fearis , Lyndon Douglas

Número de Páginas: 200

It would be hard to find a city that lends itself more to the pursuit of hedonism than Madrid. Known as the party capital of Europe, it has a level of vibrancy and energy unparalleled in other cities. No matter what the night of the week, you'll find bars and restaurants bursting with people well into the early hours. Coupled with the cultural sophistication and elegance of the Prado, Thyssen and Reina Sofia, Madrid is the ultimate weekend destination.

Physical Disability in British Romantic Literature

Autor: Essaka Joshua

Número de Páginas: 319

The modern concept of disability did not exist in the Romantic period. This study addresses the anachronistic use of 'disability' in scholarship of the Romantic era, providing a disability studies theorized account that explores the relationship between ideas of function and aesthetics. Unpacking the politics of ability, the book reveals the centrality of capacity and weakness concepts to the egalitarian politics of the 1790s, and the importance of desert theory to debates about sentiment and the charitable relief of impaired soldiers. Clarifying the aesthetics of deformity as distinct from discussions of ability, Joshua uncovers a controversy over the use of deformity in picturesque aesthetics, offers accounts of deformity that anticipate recent disability studies theory, and discusses deformity and monstrosity as a blended category in Frankenstein. Setting aside the modern concept of disability, Joshua cogently argues for the historical and critical value of period-specific terms.

Intangible Flow Theory in Economics

Autor: Tiago Cardao-pito

Número de Páginas: 335

The dominant economic explanations of the 20th century are not comprehensive enough to describe the complexity of economy and society and their reliance on the biosphere. Intangible Flow Theory in Economics: Human Participation in Economic and Societal Production outlines a new theory that challenges both economics and the relativism conveyed in social constructivism, poststructuralism and postmodernism. To mainstream economics and Marxism, monetary flows transform us humans into commodities. To this new theory, flows of economic elements as physical goods or money are consummated by intangible flows that cannot yet be precisely appraised at an actual or approximate value, for instance, workflows, service flows, information flows or communicational flows. The theory suggests a systematic alternative to refute the human commodity framework and interrelated conjectures (e.g. human capital, human resources, human assets). Furthermore, it exhibits that economic and societal production is fully integrated on the biosphere. Conversely, contemporary relativism argues for the end of theory development, suspension of evidence and entrenchment of knowledge validity among local systems...

John Dryden

Autor: David J. Latt , Samuel Holt Monk

Número de Páginas: 217

John Dryden was first published in 1976. Minnesota Archive Editions uses digital technology to make long-unavailable books once again accessible, and are published unaltered from the original University of Minnesota Press editions. This annotated bibliography represents a comprehensive updating of Samuel Holt Monk's earlier work, also published by the University of Minnesota Press, John Dryden: A List of Critical Studies Published from 1895 to 1948 (out of print). Since the publication of that earlier bibliography, the number of studies devoted to Dryden has more than tripled, and thus this new bibliography is essential for scholars of Dryden or related aspects of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century English literature. This volume contains four times as many entries as the earlier volume, and there is an extensive introduction by Professor Latt which surveys the historical shifts in critical opinion of Dryden. The new volume incorporates all of the listings contained in the first one. The entries include works that focus directly on Dryden, those that discuss Dryden's works in the context of other writers, and those that investigate material of general importance to Dryden...

A Hedonist's Guide to Stockholm

Autor: Stephen Whitlock , Scarlett Stapleton

Número de Páginas: 82

This beautiful archipelago city comes alive for those seeking to really explore beneath the skin of Stockholm — it’s not just about chiseled cheekbones and meticulous design, there’s so much more, be it world-class cooking, decadent hotels, and chic shopping. It is this attention to detail that makes this guide one that's appreciated by hedonistic travelers the world over.

Una mejor versión suya, una mejor versión mía: desarrollo personal para una vida feliz

Autor: Jason Matthews

Número de Páginas: 112

Existe una mejor versión suya y está lista para que la ponga en marcha. Las ideas que contiene este libro son sencillas de incorporar en su vida y lograrán maravillas. Usted será más feliz. Su cuerpo estará más sano. Su mente se activará, creando la vida de sus sueños. El éxito y la prosperidad están bajo su poder. Las relaciones más profundas y significativas también lo están. Renacerá con gratitud por la abundancia que le brinda la vida. Es el momento de adoptar "su nueva versión".

IÕll Stop Procrastinating When I Get Around to It

Autor: Richard W. Malott

Número de Páginas: 140

I think that if you can get your act together to the point where you can floss every day, then you can achieve almost any evasive goal you set your sights on. And what we'll deal with in this book is how to get your act together, in many problem areas of your life, both personal, and professional. I and my students have gotten much satisfaction from this approach; I hope you will too.

Origins of the Dream

Autor: W. Jason Miller

Número de Páginas: 261

Since Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, some scholars have privately suspected that King’s “dream” was connected to Langston Hughes’s poetry. Drawing on archival materials, including notes, correspondence, and marginalia, W. Jason Miller provides a completely original and compelling argument that Hughes’s influence on King’s rhetoric was, in fact, evident in more than just the one famous speech. King’s staff had been wiretapped by J. Edgar Hoover and suffered accusations of communist influence, so quoting or naming the leader of the Harlem Renaissance—who had his own reputation as a communist—would only have intensified the threats against the civil rights activist. Thus, the link was purposefully veiled through careful allusions in King’s orations. In Origins of the Dream, Miller lifts that veil and shows how Hughes’s revolutionary poetry became a measurable inflection in King’s voice. He contends that by employing Hughes’s metaphors in his speeches, King negotiated a political climate that sought to silence the poet’s subversive voice. By separating Hughes’s identity from his poems, King helped the nation unconsciously embrace...

Better You, Better Me

Autor: Jason Matthews

Número de Páginas: 118

There’s a better version of you ready to be energized. The ideas in this book are easy to add to your life, and they work wonders. You’ll be happier. Your body will be healthier. Your mind will be activated, creating the life of your dreams. Success and prosperity are in your power. Deeper, more meaningful relationships are there too. You’ll surge with gratitude for the abundance life delivers. It’s time to embrace the “new you.”

Never Be at Peace

Autor: M. J. Neary

Número de Páginas: 455

Helena Molony dreams of liberating Ireland. Her fantasies take shape when the indomitable Maud Gonne informally adopts her and sets her on a path to theatrical stardom - and political martyrdom. Swept up in the Gaelic Revival, Helena succumbs to the romantic advances of Bulmer Hobson, an egotistical Fenian leader with a talent for turning friends into enemies. After their affair ends in a bitter ideological rift, she turns to Sean Connolly, a married fellow-actor from the Abbey Theatre, a man idolised in the nationalist circles. As Ireland prepares to strike against the British rule on Easter Monday, Helena and her comrades find themselves caught in a whirlwind of deceit, violence, broken alliances and questionable sacrifices. In the words of Patrick Pearse, "Ireland unfree shall never be at peace". For the survivors of the Rising, the battle will continue for decades after the last shot had been fired.

Just Another Day at the Office (A Dad Bod Workplace Romance)

Autor: L. Moone

Número de Páginas: 283

Not Just Another Day at the Office? Finally, a much needed new job. My boss acts like a creep, but the pay makes up for it. My biggest problem? John. Grumpy, teddybear cute and inexplicably tortured John. Who I sit next to every day, quietly suffering, before fantasizing about him every night. Too shy to tell him how I really feel, I prefer a subtler approach to try and cheer him up. And poor John, he’s so wrapped up in his own heartache, he misinterprets the whole thing as usual. Until just before the office Christmas party, when the sparks finally ignite… Will John and Cath get over themselves already and ride that rollercoaster of passion that's been building since day one? Pick up Just Another Day at the Office today and catch a scorchingly hot case of love at first sight. Keywords: office romance, workplace romance, colleagues to lovers, plus size hero, plus sized hero, dad bod romance, big handsome man, big boy romance, husky men romance, husky man romance, bhm, curvy hero, regular guy romance, girl next door, shy hero, inexperienced hero, virgin hero, male virgin, first time romance, new adult, new adult romance, steamy office romance, steamy new adult romance, sexy...

Jon Courson's Application Commentary

Autor: Jon Courson

Número de Páginas: 4117

A complete devotional commentary set that helps you gain fresh insights into the Bible and understand how you can apply God’s Word to your life. Few Bible commentators simultaneously articulate both insightful spiritual truths and memorable life applications for readers who want to be relevant witnesses for Jesus Christ. Gifted Bible preacher and inspiring teacher Jon Courson effortlessly combines these elements in this easy-to-read, verse-based devotional commentary 3-volume set. Pastor Jon's years of immersion in God's Word, as he regularly preached from the Bible, produced faithful, valuable teaching that takes a balanced approach between a scholarly work and an encouragement for living the Christian life. His application commentaries combine the following elements in a unique blend of pertinent information and needed inspiration: Deep love for God's word Colorful cultural insights Insightful historical information Applicable topical studies Vivid illustrations and stories Humorous, practical, and inspiring life lessons The three volumes of this devotional commentary offer thorough and comprehensive teaching on every paragraph in the Bible along with practical, in-depth...

Being for Beauty

Autor: Dominic Mciver Lopes

Número de Páginas: 347

No values figure as pervasively and intimately in our lives as beauty and other aesthetic values. They animate the arts, as well as design, fashion, food, and entertainment. They orient us upon the natural world. And we even find them in the deepest insights of science and mathematics. For centuries, however, philosophers and other thinkers have identified beauty with what brings pleasure. Concerned that aesthetic hedonism has led us to question beauty's significance, Dominic McIver Lopes offers an entirely new theory of beauty in this volume. Beauty engages us in action, in concert with others, in the context of social networks. Lopes's 'network theory' explains the social dimension of aesthetic agency, the tie between beauty and pleasure, the importance of disagreement in matters of taste, and the reality of aesthetic values as denizens of the natural world. The two closing chapters shed light on why aesthetic engagement is so important to quality of life, and why it deserves (and gets) lavish public support. Being for Beauty offers a fresh contribution to aesthetics but also to thinking about metanormativity, the metaphysics of value, and virtue theory.

Marketplace Lifestyles in an Age of Social Media

Autor: Lynn R. Kahle , Pierre Valette-florence

Número de Páginas: 330

Lifestyle is an important concept in advertising and applied marketing research, although casual use of the term has rendered it suspect amomg scholars. This book approaches the concept of lifestyle from a current

Choices in Sexuality

Autor: Susan Mccammon , David Knox , Caroline Schacht

Número de Páginas: 648

A Hedonist's Guide to Lisbon

Autor: Sarah Marshall

Número de Páginas: 216

Hg2 Lisbonunlocks the secrets of Europe's Rio, enabling readers to saunter through ancient streets and party through until dawn in achingly hip restaurants and clubs or wonderful, local bars.

Pleasures Evermore

Autor: Sam Storms

Número de Páginas: 219

You know how to enjoy friends and family, good food, and good times, but do you enjoy being a Christian? Author Sam Storms presents a fresh and liberating perspective on why a relationship with God is not only possible but also irresistibly pleasurable. Once you discover that God delights in your company, your desire for Him will only be satisfied by drawing closer to His unquenchable love through a life of passionate service.

Pursuit of Ecstasy

Autor: Jerome Beck , Marsha Rosenbaum

Número de Páginas: 258

The authors have produced the first "on the ground" study (not just clinical or chemical) of MDMA (3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine), or "ecstasy" as it is frequently designated. A psychoactive substance related to both the amphetamines and mescaline, MDMA has become popular in recent years as one of the new "designer" drugs. First used in therapeutic treatment, its recreational or street use has increased in recent years. The authors track the efforts (with psychiatrists and researchers in opposition) of the DEA to ban the drug.

Plato's Anti-hedonism and the Protagoras

Autor: J. Clerk Shaw

Número de Páginas: 231

Plato often rejects hedonism, but in the Protagoras, Plato's Socrates seems to endorse hedonism. In this book, J. Clerk Shaw removes this apparent tension by arguing that the Protagoras as a whole actually reflects Plato's anti-hedonism. He shows that Plato places hedonism at the core of a complex of popular mistakes about value and especially about virtue: that injustice can be prudent, that wisdom is weak, that courage is the capacity to persevere through fear, and that virtue cannot be taught. The masses reproduce this system of values through shame and fear of punishment. The Protagoras and other dialogues depict sophists and orators who have internalized popular morality through shame, but who are also ashamed to state their views openly. Shaw's reading not only reconciles the Protagoras with Plato's other dialogues, but harmonizes it with them and even illuminates Plato's wider anti-hedonism.

Time Perspective

Autor: Aleksandra Kostić , Derek Chadee

Número de Páginas: 400

This book focusses on the theory and application of ‘time perspective theory’. Time perspective can be an important factor in determining psychological well-being and the way we see our world and others around us. The unique contemporary nature of this theory’s evolution has spurred great interest over the last 20 years. The editors responded to this interest by bringing together contributors across a multitude of subjects and perspectives to facilitate an unprecedented discussion on the topic; covering areas such as financial health, psychotherapy across adulthood and old age, prenatal past, metacognition, community and change, fear of crime and intrinsic motivations. The interdisciplinary nature of this project makes it of interest to a wide cross-section of academics and practitioners including psychologist, social workers, criminologists and anyone who has or wishes to adopted time perspective theorization to assist them in their understanding.

A Hedonist's Guide to Tallinn

Autor: Laurence Shorter

Número de Páginas: 216

Tallinn has earned a reputation for legendary nightlife and beautiful women. Hg2 Tallinn goes beyond the stags to explore its picturesque streets and sophisticated restaurant, bar and caf� scene.

Desiring God, Revised Edition

Autor: John Piper

Número de Páginas: 368

Experience the Lifelong Pleasures of Knowing God! Satisfaction…Happiness…Joy. According to John Piper, the pursuit of pleasure in God is not only permissible, it’s essential. Desiring God is a paradigm-shattering work that dramatically alters common perspectives on relating to God. Piper reveals that there really is no need to choose between duty and delight in the Christian life. In fact, for the follower of Jesus, delight is the duty as Christ is most magnified in His people when they are most satisfied in Him. Constantly drawing on Scripture to build his case, Piper shows why pursuing maximum joy is essential to glorifying God. He discusses the implications of this for conversion, worship, love, Scripture, prayer, money, marriage, missions, and suffering. Piper beckons us to approach God with the hedonist’s abandon. Finally, we are freed to enjoy Jesus—not only as our Lord and Savior, but also as our all-surpassing, soul-satisfying Treasure. Desiring God may turn your Christian world upside down. And that will be a good thing, for the glory of God, and for your deepest joy. Includes a study guide for individual and small group use.

Experiencing Philosophy – Second Edition

Autor: Anthony Falikowski , Susan Mills

Número de Páginas: 572

Experiencing Philosophy begins with the assumption that philosophy is not merely something you know, but also something you experience and participate in. The book presents philosophical theories and ideas with reference to their practical relevance to the lives of student readers. To this end, a number of engaging features and inserts are provided: • Original Sources: Numerous primary readings are included, introducing students directly to the philosophical work of diverse thinkers ranging from Plato to Martin Luther King Jr. Each reading is thoughtfully excerpted and is followed by reflective questions. • Philosopher Profiles: Abstract ideas are connected to the lives of real historical figures through fascinating biographical profiles. • Take It Personally: To illustrate how philosophy can be useful and relevant, each chapter begins by placing the material in a personal context. • Know Thyself Diagnostics: This book takes seriously—as did Socrates—the Delphic Oracle’s dictum to “know thyself.” Students are given self-diagnostics to explore their own philosophical values, ideals, and beliefs. • Philosophers in Action: Philosophy is something you do, not just...

A Hedonist's Guide to Moscow

Autor: Harriet Warren

Número de Páginas: 195

Described by Harpers & Queen as "a chic insider's guide for sophisticated travellers," these sleek, black city guides are aimed at the more discerning traveller looking to sidestep the usual tourist traps and penetrate the skin of each city.The Hedonist's Guide To series offers a definitive view of the finest restaurants, the most stylish hotels, the chicest bars, the best shopping, the most luxurious spas and the cultural highlights in each city. Individually tried and tested, every bar, restaurant, hotel, cafe and nightclub is accompanied by a photograph.

Five Types of Ethical Theory

Autor: C. D. Broad , Charlie Dunbar Broad

Número de Páginas: 318

First Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Passing of Temporal Well-Being

Autor: Ben Bramble

Número de Páginas: 95

The philosophical study of well-being concerns what makes lives good for their subjects. It is now standard among philosophers to distinguish between two kinds of well-being: · lifetime well-being, i.e., how good a person’s life was for him or her considered as a whole, and · temporal well-being, i.e., how well off someone was, or how they fared, at a particular moment in time (momentary well-being) or over a period of time longer than a moment but shorter than a whole life, say, a day, month, year, or chapter of a life (periodic well-being). Many theories have been offered of each of these kinds of well-being. A common view is that lifetime well-being is in some way constructed out of temporal well-being. This book argues that much of this literature is premised on a mistake. Lifetime well-being cannot be constructed out of temporal well-being, because there is no such thing as temporal well-being. The only genuine kind of well-being is lifetime well-being. The Passing of Temporal Well-Being will prove essential reading for professional philosophers, especially in moral and political philosophy. It will also be of interest to welfare economists and policy-makers who appeal to ...

Pleasure and the Good Life

Autor: Fred Feldman

Número de Páginas: 234

Since ancient times, hedonism has been one of the most attractive and controversial theories. In this text, the author presents a careful, modern formulation of hedonism, defending the theory against some of the most important objections.

Dao Companion to Contemporary Confucian Philosophy

Autor: David Elstein

Número de Páginas: 644

This edited volume presents a comprehensive examination of contemporary Confucian philosophy from its roots in the late 19th century to the present day. It provides a thorough introduction to the major philosophers and topics in contemporary Confucian philosophy. The individual chapters study the central figures in 20th century Confucian philosophy in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, as well as the important influences on recent Confucian philosophy. In addition, topical chapters focus on contemporary Confucian theory of knowledge, ethics, politics, aesthetics, and views of human nature. The volume brings together scholars from around the world to provide a sound overview of the philosophy of the period and illustrate the important current debates. Confucian philosophy has been undergoing a revival in China for more than three decades, and this book presents the most significant work of the past century and more. By giving a detailed account of the philosophical positions involved, explaining the terminology of contemporary Confucian philosophy, and situating the views in their historical context, this volume enables the reader to understand what is at stake and evaluate the...

A Hedonist's Guide to Prague

Autor: Paul Sullivan

Número de Páginas: 211

Described by Harpers & Queen as "a chic insider's guide for sophisticated travellers," these sleek, black city guides are aimed at the more discerning traveller looking to sidestep the usual tourist traps and penetrate the skin of each city.The Hedonist's Guide To series offers a definitive view of the finest restaurants, the most stylish hotels, the chicest bars, the best shopping, the most luxurious spas and the cultural highlights in each city. Individually tried and tested, every bar, restaurant, hotel, cafe and nightclub is accompanied by a photograph.

The 9th International Conference on Computing and InformationTechnology (IC2IT2013)

Autor: Phayung Meesad , Herwig Unger , Sirapat Boonkrong

Número de Páginas: 312

This volume contains the papers of the 9th International Conference on Computing and Information Technology (IC2IT 2013) held at King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), Bangkok, Thailand, on May 9th-10th, 2013. Traditionally, the conference is organized in conjunction with the National Conference on Computing and Information Technology, one of the leading Thai national events in the area of Computer Science and Engineering. The conference as well as this volume is structured into 3 main tracks on Data Networks/Communication, Data Mining/Machine Learning, and Human Interfaces/Image processing.