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Author: Linda Lael Miller
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2024-09-24
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 1668062666
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLinda Lael Miller's breathtakingly sensual novels have made her an outstanding seller in the romance arena. Now Memory's Embrace has been repackaged with a dazzling new cover with lavish foil treatments for the glorious "big book" look.
Author: Linda Lael Miller
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 1991-06
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 0671737694
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLinda Lael Miller's breathtakingly sensual novels have made her an outstanding seller in the romance arena. Now Memory's Embrace has been repackaged with a dazzling new cover with lavish foil treatments for the glorious "big book" look.
Author: Maria Stepanova
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
Published: 2021-02-09
Total Pages: 436
ISBN-13: 0811228843
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn exploration of life at the margins of history from one of Russia’s most exciting contemporary writers Shortlisted for the 2021 International Booker Prize Winner of the MLA Lois Roth Translation Award With the death of her aunt, the narrator is left to sift through an apartment full of faded photographs, old postcards, letters, diaries, and heaps of souvenirs: a withered repository of a century of life in Russia. Carefully reassembled with calm, steady hands, these shards tell the story of how a seemingly ordinary Jewish family somehow managed to survive the myriad persecutions and repressions of the last century. In dialogue with writers like Roland Barthes, W. G. Sebald, Susan Sontag, and Osip Mandelstam, In Memory of Memory is imbued with rare intellectual curiosity and a wonderfully soft-spoken, poetic voice. Dipping into various forms—essay, fiction, memoir, travelogue, and historical documents—Stepanova assembles a vast panorama of ideas and personalities and offers an entirely new and bold exploration of cultural and personal memory.
Author: Zeenat Merchant
Publisher: Zeenat Merchant
Published: 2024-05-01
Total Pages: 136
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMemories, those cherished fragments of time that we carry with us, each holding a unique essence that shapes who we are. Among the multitude that resides within the chambers of our mind, there are a few that glimmer with an irreplaceable warmth. Among these memories, there are those that we cherish, like precious jewels nestled within the recesses of our minds. They reassure us that no matter where life may lead, we carry within us a treasure trove of cherished moments to light the way. Cherished memories have the power to uplift and inspire us, even in the darkest of times. They are sparks of light that pierce through the shadows of adversity, reminding us of the beauty, resilience and hope that exist within the human spirit. When we find ourselves facing challenges or uncertainty, it is often these cherished memories that offer solace and encouragement, serving as reminders of the strength and courage that reside within us. Furthermore, cherished memories enrich our lives with a sense of gratitude and appreciation for the moments of beauty and joy that we have been fortunate enough to experience. They are imbued with the warmth of nostalgia, the sweetness of gratitude and the power of love. They remind us that life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, it’s vital to pause and honor these cherished moments, recognizing their significance and embracing their transformative power. They teach us to embrace the present, cherish the bonds we share and find solace in the beauty of life's simplest pleasures. In the grand tapestry of our existence, cherished memories are the threads that weave together a narrative of love, resilience and profound human connection, leaving an indelible imprint on our hearts and minds for eternity. Ms. Zeenat Barkatali Merchant
Author: Sandip Ain
Publisher: Worldview Publications
Published: 2011
Total Pages: 264
ISBN-13: 819206512X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Julie Sedivy
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Published: 2021-10-12
Total Pages: 369
ISBN-13: 067498028X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom an award-winning writer and linguist, a scientific and personal meditation on the phenomenon of language loss and the possibility of renewal. As a child Julie Sedivy left Czechoslovakia for Canada, and English soon took over her life. By early adulthood she spoke Czech rarely and badly, and when her father died unexpectedly, she lost not only a beloved parent but also her firmest point of connection to her native language. As Sedivy realized, more is at stake here than the loss of language: there is also the loss of identity. Language is an important part of adaptation to a new culture, and immigrants everywhere face pressure to assimilate. Recognizing this tension, Sedivy set out to understand the science of language loss and the potential for renewal. In Memory Speaks, she takes on the psychological and social world of multilingualism, exploring the human brainÕs capacity to learnÑand forgetÑlanguages at various stages of life. But while studies of multilingual experience provide resources for the teaching and preservation of languages, Sedivy finds that the challenges facing multilingual people are largely political. Countering the widespread view that linguistic pluralism splinters loyalties and communities, Sedivy argues that the struggle to remain connected to an ancestral language and culture is a site of common ground, as people from all backgrounds can recognize the crucial role of language in forming a sense of self. Distinctive and timely, Memory Speaks combines a rich body of psychological research with a moving story at once personal and universally resonant. As citizens debate the merits of bilingual education, as the worldÕs less dominant languages are driven to extinction, and as many people confront the pain of language loss, this is badly needed wisdom.
Author: Miroslav Volf
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Published: 2010-03-01
Total Pages: 453
ISBN-13: 1426712332
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLife at the end of the twentieth century presents us with a disturbing reality. Otherness, the simple fact of being different in some way, has come to be defined as in and of itself evil. Miroslav Volf contends that if the healing word of the gospel is to be heard today, Christian theology must find ways of speaking that address the hatred of the other. Reaching back to the New Testament metaphor of salvation as reconciliation, Volf proposes the idea of embrace as a theological response to the problem of exclusion. Increasingly we see that exclusion has become the primary sin, skewing our perceptions of reality and causing us to react out of fear and anger to all those who are not within our (ever-narrowing) circle. In light of this, Christians must learn that salvation comes, not only as we are reconciled to God, and not only as we "learn to live with one another", but as we take the dangerous and costly step of opening ourselves to the other, of enfolding him or her in the same embrace with which we have been enfolded by God.
Author: Sadhguru
Publisher: Harmony
Published: 2021-04-27
Total Pages: 227
ISBN-13: 059323202X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, and PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER “Full of valuable insights to guide you.”—WILL SMITH “Thoughtful and life-affirming . . . a must-read.”—TONY ROBBINS “This book will put you back in charge of your own life.”—TOM BRADY A new perspective on the overused and misunderstood concept of “karma” that offers the key to happiness and enlightenment, from the world-renowned spiritual master Sadhguru. What is karma? Most people understand karma as a balance sheet of good and bad deeds, virtues and sins. The mechanism that decrees that we cannot evade the consequences of our own actions. In reality, karma has nothing to do with reward and punishment. Karma simply means action: your action, your responsibility. It isn’t some external system of crime and punishment, but an internal cycle generated by you. Accumulation of karma is determined only by your intention and the way you respond to what is happening to you. Over time, it’s possible to become ensnared by your own unconscious patterns of behavior. In Karma, Sadhguru seeks to put you back in the driver’s seat, turning you from a terror-struck passenger to a confident driver navigating the course of your own destiny. By living consciously and fully inhabiting each moment, you can free yourself from the cycle. Karma is an exploration and a manual, restoring our understanding of karma to its original potential for freedom and empowerment instead of a source of entanglement. Through Sadhguru’s teachings, you will learn how to live intelligently and joyfully in a challenging world.
Author: Dr Julia Shaw
Publisher: Random House
Published: 2016-06-16
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 1473535174
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTHE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER 'Truly fascinating.' Steve Wright, BBC Radio 2 - Have you ever forgotten the name of someone you’ve met dozens of times? - Or discovered that your memory of an important event was completely different from everyone else’s? - Or vividly recalled being in a particular place at a particular time, only to discover later that you couldn’t possibly have been? We rely on our memories every day of our lives. They make us who we are. And yet the truth is, they are far from being the accurate record of the past we like to think they are. In The Memory Illusion, forensic psychologist and memory expert Dr Julia Shaw draws on the latest research to show why our memories so often play tricks on us – and how, if we understand their fallibility, we can actually improve their accuracy. The result is an exploration of our minds that both fascinating and unnerving, and that will make you question how much you can ever truly know about yourself. Think you have a good memory? Think again. 'A spryly paced, fun, sometimes frightening exploration of how we remember – and why everyone remembers things that never truly happened.' Pacific Standard
