The right path taken is a choice anyone can make, but it requires an explicit reason, a precise purpose, and a yearning motivation to walk the journey of life in the shadow of God. In this book, The Right Path Taken, poetry chronicles the rewards of change. It illustrates the various dimensions of love and how walking on the side of the Heavenly Father can provide the glories of remuneration that are not available on the road that is inherent with evil.
An accomplished Fortune 50 executive translates for a western audience the lessons he learned from the land of his birth, India. Bob Miglani was stressed out, burnt out, and stuck until he rediscovered the enduring lessons of his childhood: celebrate impermanence, serve others, and move forward no matter what. Bob's message: chaos isn't going away--embrace it!
In Edward Sylvester Ellis's 'The Campers Out; Or, The Right Path and the Wrong,' readers are taken on a thrilling adventure set in the wilderness. The book combines elements of adventure, morality, and outdoor survival, making it a captivating read for both young adults and older readers. Ellis's writing style is descriptive and engaging, allowing readers to vividly imagine the challenges faced by the characters as they navigate through the wilderness. The book is a prime example of 19th century American literature, showcasing themes of morality and the importance of making the right choices in life. Ellis's use of nature as a backdrop for the characters' journey adds depth to the storyline, making it a compelling narrative for readers interested in both adventure and moral dilemmas. Edward Sylvester Ellis, a prolific American author of the 19th century, drew inspiration from his own experiences in the wilderness to write 'The Campers Out.' His passion for outdoor exploration and moral storytelling is evident throughout the book, as he weaves together a captivating narrative that resonates with readers of all ages. Ellis's background as a teacher and outdoor enthusiast likely informed his writing, as he imparts valuable lessons about making the right choices and facing challenges head-on. I highly recommend 'The Campers Out; Or, The Right Path and the Wrong' to readers who enjoy adventure stories with a moral twist. Ellis's masterful storytelling and insightful moral lessons make this book a captivating read that will leave a lasting impression on anyone who delves into its pages.
Julia Tanney offers a sustained criticism of today’s canon in philosophy of mind, which conceives the workings of the rational mind as the outcome of causal interactions between mental states that have their bases in the brain. With its roots in physicalism and functionalism, this widely accepted view provides the philosophical foundation for the cardinal tenet of the cognitive sciences: that cognition is a form of information-processing. Rules, Reason, and Self-Knowledge presents a challenge not only to the cognitivist approach that has dominated philosophy and the special sciences for the last fifty years but, more broadly, to metaphysical-empirical approaches to the study of the mind. Responding to a tradition that owes much to the writings of Davidson, early Putnam, and Fodor, Tanney challenges this orthodoxy on its own terms. In untangling its internal inadequacies, starting with the paradoxes of irrationality, she arrives at a view these philosophers were keen to rebut—one with affinities to the work of Ryle and Wittgenstein and all but invisible to those working on the cutting edge of analytic philosophy and mind research today. This is the view that rational explanations are embedded in “thick” descriptions that are themselves sophistications upon ever ascending levels of discourse, or socio-linguistic practices. Tanney argues that conceptual cartography rather than metaphysical-scientific explanation is the basic tool for understanding the nature of the mind. Rules, Reason, and Self-Knowledge clears the path for a return to the world-involving, circumstance-dependent, normative practices where the rational mind has its home.
Life in The Pits has become pretty boring for Timmy Truskett. He has no friends, lives in a shabby house in run-down part of town with his alcoholic father, and spends much of his time on his own. Having lost his mother at an early age, he has been ridiculed by children and adults alike for as long as he can remember. He longs for an existence where he can be accepted by others for who he is, not for the type of clothes he wears or the area that he is from. Approaching his 13th birthday, something extraordinary happens to him, something that will thrust him into a world beyond his belief, and one in which there appears little or no chance of escape. He will be exposed to many emotions that he has never experienced before. He will have to work out who to trust, who to listen to, and more importantly, who can help him in his mission to escape. He will be exposed to immense danger, love, hate, jealousy, greed and above all, will have to make choices that someone his age should never have to make on their own, and have a strong belief in himself and his new friends in order to get back to his old world, which all of a sudden doesnt seem as bad as it was. With the help of some intriguing characters, such as the talking birds and the dwarfs, he finds out that this is no ordinary place. It is a place where the unbelievable becomes believable, and the impossible become possible. Does he have the courage and the will to stand up for himself in a world where there are many rules, and the children are watched over day and night? He soon discovers that there is more to life than he had ever imagined, and maybe, just maybe, it was his chance to show everyone he was not the type of boy to be ridiculed.
In these much-valued lectures, Rudolf Steiner begins by positing the question, 'Why investigate the spiritual worlds at all?' He goes on to explore the contemporary need for spiritual knowledge and the authentic paths that can lead to it. Speaking in Torquay, England, at the International Summer School organized by his friend and colleague D.N. Dunlop, Steiner surveys the differences in various types of consciousness – from ancient to modern times, in waking and dreaming, from space into time – and the changes that have taken place in relation to knowledge and science in the course of history. He goes on to discuss the Mystery nature of crystallized minerals and metals such as copper and silver, and their relationship to the planets. He also describes how the ages of life can become organs of perception. In a dramatic conclusion Steiner explains the role of moon beings, ahrimanic elemental beings, and the true nature of mediumship, ectoplasm and spiritual possession. Presented here in a fresh translation that corrects many errors in previous editions, the text is complemented with notes, an introduction by Paul King and an index. Lectures include: 'Nature is the Great Illusion. "Know Thyself"'; 'The Three Worlds and their Reflected Images'; 'Form and Substantiality of the Mineral Kingdom in relation to Human Levels of Consciousness'; 'The Secret of Research into other Realms through the Metamorphosis of Consciousness'; 'The Inner Enlivening of the Soul through the Qualities of Metals'; 'Initiation Science'; 'Star Knowledge'; 'Possible Aberrations in Spiritual Research'.
Lawrence presents inspirational and encouraging thoughts that will entice readers to explore their own spirituality and meaning for life. These prose poems give spiritual insight into life's meaning, fulfillment, and direction with a mainstream appeal.
A marketing and best businesses practice manual for aspiring illustrators to use after they have mastered the art of illustration. This book will help artists learn techniques to land illustration in house jobs, freelance jobs, and create and market their own branded products online.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts, “the queen of romantic suspense” (Columbus Dispatch), delivers a riveting story of one woman’s descent into desire and danger in The Right Path. On a dream vacation in Greece, Morgan James is enjoying the beautiful island paradise of sun, surf, and sand. That dream becomes a nightmare when she emerges from the ocean after a midnight, moonlit swim to find herself face-to-face with a man wielding a knife. Warning her to say nothing to no one about his presence, he vanishes. Morgan sees him the very next day, visiting the home of her hosts. Greek tycoon Nicholas Gregoras appears to be on a mysterious mission and he needs Morgan to trust him. Undeniably attracted to and intrigued by Nicholas, she gives into his request only to find herself targeted by some very dangerous people.
Islam--the Straight Path is a concise presentation of the history and spread of Islam and of the beliefs and obligations of Muslims as interpreted by some outstanding Muslim scholars of our time from Turkey, Egypt, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Indonesia, and China. The essays present a vivid picture of this faith which exerts tremendous influence on its votaries and has found its home from Morocco to Indonesia and China. The work is a portrayal of Islam as it is, with chapters devoted to subjects such as The Origin of Islam, Ideas and Movements in Islamic History, Islamic Beliefs and Code of Laws, The Rational and Mystical Interpretations of Islam, Shi'a, Islamic Culture in Arab and African Countries, Islamic Culture in Turkish Areas, Muslim Culture in Pakistan and India, Islamic Culture in China, Islam in Indonesia, and, Unity in Diversity in Islam. Each chapter epitomizes a subject which could scarcely be covered adequately in a whole book .
