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In this engaging exploration, British physiologist Herbert Mayo (1796-1852) delves into the fascinating world of popular superstitions, from vampirism to ghost sightings. Through 14 enlightening letters, Mayo seeks to unravel the natural phenomena that once inspired fear and confusion, shedding light on how ignorance and intolerance often led to dire consequences. His mission is to provide rational explanations for these enigmatic occurrences, aiming to pave the way for understanding, treatment, and healing for those affected. Join us as we journey through the intersection of superstition and ...

This groundbreaking book serves as a manifesto for Progressive beliefs, predicting the shift from competitive capitalism to corporate dominance and the evolution of government towards a welfare state. By the time of Herbert Croly’s passing in 1930, only 7,500 copies of The Promise of American Life had been sold. Yet, its impact was profound, notably shaping the political landscape and influencing Theodore Roosevelt to embrace the principles of The New Nationalism.

Erich Fromm und Herbert Marcuse – Die zweite Generation der Kritischen Theorie. Der erfahrene Autor und Herausgeber Bert Alexander Petzold erläutert verständlich und strukturiert Basiswissen zu den berühmten Philosophen der Frankfurter Schule Erich Fromm und Herbert Marcuse. Beide teilten zunächst eine kritische Perspektive auf den Kapitalismus und die bürgerliche Gesellschaft und verbanden die Theorien von Karl Marx mit den Ideen der Psychoanalyse von Sigmund Freud.

The history of Europe from 376 and beyond the Fall of Rome.Barbarian invasions, kings, queens, and saints, myths and legends.It’s the history they skipped.

Michel Onfray nous ouvre une nouvelle facette de Mai 68 grâce aux œuvres de deux de ses grands maîtres à penser : Henri Lefebvre et Herbert Marcuse ; deux hommes qui ont su déchiffrer avant l'heure les attentes nouvelles d'une époque et d'une génération. Leurs critiques de la société, souvent criantes d'actualité, proposent une réflexion pertinente sur la nécessité de transformer un monde dont les mécanismes capitalistes mènent à l'aliénation.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER In this “illuminating” (USA Today) biography, Pulitzer Prize–winning author Jon Meacham chronicles the life of George Herbert Walker Bush. “Destiny and Power reflects the qualities of both subject and biographer: judicious, balanced, deliberative, with a...

Die Welt ist aus den Fugen geraten, nachdem Gefühle mehr zählen als Fakten. Vince Ebert beschreibt, wie heute Politik und Ideologie über Wissen und Tatsachen gestellt werden. Der Zeitgeist hat sich mehr und mehr von der Wissensgesellschaft und einer offenen Debattenkultur verabschiedet.

Michel Onfray nous ouvre une nouvelle facette de Mai 68 grâce aux œuvres de deux de ses grands maîtres à penser : Henri Lefebvre et Herbert Marcuse ; deux hommes qui ont su déchiffrer avant l'heure les attentes nouvelles d'une époque et d'une génération. Leurs critiques de la société, souvent criantes d'actualité, proposent une réflexion pertinente sur la nécessité de transformer un monde dont les mécanismes capitalistes mènent à l'aliénation.

No one who listen to this book will ever again think of his or her own death in the same way. The first part of the book consists of a thought-provoking essay, in which Fingarette examines the metaphors that mislead us: death as parting, death as sleep, immortality as the denial of death, and selflessness as a kind of consolation. He also thinks through some of the more illuminating metaphors: death as the end of the world for me, death as the conclusion of a story, life as ceremony, and life as a tourist visit to earth.

John Dene arrives in England with an ingenious invention and a mission to shake up the Admiralty. His bluntness and unorthodox approach leave the officials at Whitehall bewildered and uncomfortable, especially as he criticizes the entrenched bureaucrats who, in his eyes, owe their positions to ancestral connections rather than merit. Just when everyone is getting used to his presence, John Dene mysteriously vanishes, leaving the civilised world in shock at the £20,000 reward offered for his return. Chaos ensues as Scotland Yard is inundated with letters and visitors, questions arise in ...

Welcome to the Power Hour Podcast with Adrienne Herbert!What could you do, if you dedicated just one hour each day to improving yourself and your life? Could getting up one hour earlier each day be the key to unlocking your full potential?Power Hour is a weekly podcast that will motivate you to pursue your passion and to achieve success. Join host Adrienne Herbert as she speaks to today’s leading coaches, creatives, change makers and innovators; finding out about their morning routines, daily habits, and rules to live by.Whether you want to build a business, write a book or run a marathon, ...

Michael C. Herbert knows that story firsthand. Once trapped in the chains of drugs, alcohol, and crushing depression, Michael walked through darkness most people never see—and lived to tell the truth about it. In this raw and unfiltered audiobook, he reveals how the power of God didn’t just help him survive… it transformed him completely. Speaking as a minister of the Gospel and a man who has been to the edge and back, Michael shares the brutal honesty of his battles and the miraculous freedom he found through Christ. His journey is not polished. It’s not sanitized. It’s real.

You've built a career. You've proven yourself. And now everything is changing—your role, your company, maybe your entire sense of what's next. Leading in Balance is the podcast for experienced leaders who refuse to let transition define them, but are ready to redefine themselves. Host Dr. Jessica Herbert, an ICF Professional Certified Coach who has spent 27+ years working with high-impact leaders in high-stress environments, knows the territory. She's lived the burnout, learned the patterns, and now guides leaders through the ambiguity with both analytical precision and human understanding. ...

Série documental em 9 episódios no formato Audible Original que reconstrói a história do oficial letão Herberts Cukurs, que se mudou com a família para o Brasil ao fim da Segunda Guerra Mundial. Reconhecido por sobreviventes compatriotas e acusado de participação ativa no Holocausto, Cukurs tornou-se centro de uma polêmica de alcance internacional. Uma narrativa que atravessa décadas e não encontra desfecho nem mesmo após seu assassinato em 1965, numa emboscada conduzida por agentes do Mossad. ©2024 Audible Inc (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC.

In honor of the one hundredth anniversary of George H. W. Bush’s birth, this visually stunning chronicle features never-before-published photos and memories celebrating the forty-first president’s vision of leadership as service to country—curated by Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer Jon...

Looking for cool conversations without the conspiracy theories? Acclaimed historian and cultural commentator Dr. Jason Herbert talks to everyone about everything. A reckoning is coming.

Reckoning with Jason Herbert is a long-form conversation podcast about history, the outdoors, and the stories that shape who we are.Each episode features historians, writers, scientists, and thinkers in wide-ranging conversations about wild places, forgotten pasts, cultural memory, and the forces—human and natural—that continue to shape our lives.This isn’t a news cycle show or a debate podcast. It’s a space for reflection, curiosity, and serious conversation—meant to be listened to slowly.If you’re interested in history beyond textbooks, the outdoors beyond recreation, and stories...

Adventures of Bindle by Herbert George Jenkins. Jenkins' most popular fictional creation was Mr. Joseph Bindle, who first appeared in a humorous novel in 1916 and in a number of sequels. In the preface to the books, T. P. O'Connor said that "Bindle is the greatest Cockney that has come into being through the medium of literature since Dickens wrote Pickwick Papers". The stories are based on the comedic drama of life at work, at home and all the adventures that take place along the way. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/...

At the intersection of sports, business, culture, and academic research from the University of Miami Herbert Business School.

Herbert Louis Samuel was a British politician who was the Liberal Party leader from 1931 to 1935. He was the first practicing Jew to serve as a Cabinet minister and to become the leader of a major British political party. In January 1915, Samuel circulated a memorandum, "The Future of Palestine", to his cabinet colleagues, suggesting that Britain should conquer Palestine in order to protect the Suez Canal against foreign powers and for Palestine to become a home for the Jewish people. In this recording, Samuel discusses the necessity for a permanent Jewish state in Palestine.