My n a m e is ADOLFO RUDY GELSI. My friends call me Rudy. I was born in the small town of Rose located in the provence of Cosenzia in Italy. I grew up in Italy and graduated with a degree in Mechanical and Technical Engineering from the Instituto Professionale per L “Industria e L” Artigianato in 1967. After serving in the Italian Army, I came to the U.S. in 1970. I worked in the fi eld of technical mechanics and continued my studies in the aviation fi eld. In 1985 I graduated from the Sikorsky School of Aviation with a degree in Aviation Mechanics and Airframe Powerplant. I have been writing for over twenty years, which is my passion. I have written several screenplays and several collections of poetry. I live in a small town in New Hampshire. Littleton is where I do my writing. I love to write at night when everyone else is sleeping. The confusion of the daytime takes away the sensibilities of my thoughts.
Dyer has reviewed hundreds of translations of the Tao Te Ching and presents 81 distinct essays on how to apply the ancient wisdom of Lao-tzu to today's modern world.
Editors and contributors urge intellectual historians to explore the religious dimensions of ideas and commend the methods of intellectual history to historians of religion.
This brilliantly simple book on the philosophy known as Asset-Based Thinking, instills success-oriented habits in even the most die-hard cynic. Its transformational lessons--conveyed through unique photographic metaphors and inspiring stories from real people--reveal how the slightest shift in perception can lead to monumental results in both business and in life. ABT is not just positive thinking, but rather a systematic observation of "what works." Kathryn Cramer, an acclaimed corporate consultant, and Hank Wasiak, a creative icon of the advertising industry, have produced a work that looks and works like no other business or self-help book-because it IS like no other book. Change the Way You See Everything is a revolutionary approach to every aspect of life that bears not just reading, but re-reading, and sharing with people in your circle. You'll never look at the world the same way again.
It’s Not What Things You See, It’s How You See Things deals with many of the issues that are plaguing people in every walk of like. These things may not seem to be as destructive as the pandemic or natural disasters, but I guarantee they are extremely damaging to those involved. Suicide plagues the United States at a clip of over forty-eight thousand a year. Many of those suicides are due to how people look at themselves. It is estimated that every sixty-two minutes, someone dies of an eating disorder. How many of these deaths are also caused by self-image issues? And looking at all the murders and crimes that take place, it is very easy to see that many have a depraved view of human life. Imagine shooting an automatic rifle into a crowd of innocent men, women, children, and yes, infants. Racial tension has never been worse. Many choose to be a part of the problem instead of the solution. People of all races should be working together to solve other problems instead of fighting and creating a huge one. The truth is, many of these things are not caused by what things we see but how we see things. By the time you finish this book, your eyes will be opened quite as to why things are the way they are and, if we are all willing to change, how we can see things differently to bring about the change that we so desperately need. This book is dedicated to our children and grandchildren that must inherit the world that we leave them. Let’s leave them a good one.
The emotionally evocative power of the book of Revelation has been often noted and experienced by interpreters, but until now it has never been systematically explored. The strange visions of the book of Revelation provide some of the most difficult passages of the New Testament, yet Christians have long been fascinated by its power and provocative pronouncements. David deSilva analyzes how the book argues and persuades us to see the world through the eyes of John, and suggests that the study of ancient rhetoric is particularly valuable in understanding the book of Revelation. deSilva interprets the book of Revelation as a rhetorical and communicative strategy to persuade a particular audience for specific goals. Throughout this analysis, he pursues John's construction of his own authority, John's use of emotion and logic, and his attempt to shape the formation of the reader. Despite the complexities of Revelation, deSilva has produced a remarkably clear text sure to cause readers to rethink their view of Revelation.
Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
Freedom from Addictions is a psychological detective story. It details a multi-year search for the causes of underlying addictions, and it describes the successful results of a successful treatment program based on the resultant understanding of what drives addictions.
What is the meaning of life? How can we be truly happy? Buddhism answers these questions through the Dharma, which is a traditional term meaning both "the truth" and "the path", and is the subject of this book, which offers a starter-kit of Buddhist teachings and practices.
