The Edge of Honesty
Author: Charles Gleig
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Published: 1898
Total Pages: 404
ISBN-13:
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On the Edge of Truth and Honesty: Principles and Strategies of Fraud and Deceit in the Early Modern Period
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Publisher: BRILL
Published: 2021-10-25
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9004475923
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn the early modern period, deceit and fraud were common issues. Acutely aware of the ubiquity and multiplicity of simulation and dissimulation, people from this period made serious efforts to gain a better understanding of the phenomenon, trying to distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable, pleasant and unpleasant, wicked and virtuous forms of deceit, and seeking to unravel its principles, strategies, and functions. The twelve case-studies in this volume focus on the use of deceit by several groups of people in different spheres of life, as well as on its representation in literary and artistic genres, and its conceptualization in philosophical and rhetorical discourses. The studies testify to the rich variety of deceitful strategies applied by people from the early modern period, as well as to the subtlety and diversity of the conceptual frameworks they construed in order to grasp the many aspects of the elusive yet all-pervasive phenomenon of deceit. Contributors include: Daniel Acke, Jacques Bos, Wiep van Bunge, Evelien Chayes, Paul J.C.M. Franssen, Paul van Heck, Toon van Houdt, Alfons K.L. Thijs, Bert Timmermans, Johannes Trapman, Mark van Vaeck, Natascha Veldhorst, and Johan Verberckmoes.
Truth on the Edge: A Brief Western Philosophy of the Middle Way
Author: Robert M. Ellis
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2011-05-11
Total Pages: 234
ISBN-13: 1447671430
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTruth on the Edge is an introduction to a new philosophy of objectivity, inspired by the Buddha's Middle Way but worked out in entirely Western terms. Robert M. Ellis's philosophy of the Middle Way was originally developed as a Ph.D. thesis, A Theory of Moral Objectivity, but this book is intended as a more accessible introduction to this philosophy. The key theme is the idea that we are not justified in making any claims about truth, whether moral or scientific, but the idea of truth is still meaningful. Instead of either making or denying metaphysical claims about truth, we need to think in terms of incrementally objective justification within experience. The book follows through the implications of this argument in relation to psychological integration, responsibility, ethics, science, religion and politics, and finally applies the Middle Way to contemporary problems such as Global Warming and the World Food Crisis.
Living On The Edge
Author: Fatou Boye
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2019-12-22
Total Pages: 138
ISBN-13: 1794824286
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLiving On The Edge is the first memoir of a 22 year old college student who suffered from physical and mental abuse in her early age and was deprived of her mother's love at an early age. She migrated to America for a better education and to pursue the American dream. Her life in America started with a lot of challenges due to language and cultural barriers. Despite these challenges, Boye has been able to attain a B.A in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus in education. Her purpose for telling her story is to inspire other women, students, immigrants who are facing cultural issues, language barriers, relationships, gender, abuse, and lack of self confidence. She believes that understanding one's self worth is essential to overcoming obstacles and emerging from them as a whole person.Today Fatou Boye is a whole and Living On the Edge
Girls at the Edge of the World
Author: Laura Brooke Robson
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2021-06-08
Total Pages: 417
ISBN-13: 0525554033
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSet in a world on the edge of an apocalyptic flood, this heart-stoppingly romantic fantasy debut is perfect for fans of Rachel Hartman and Rae Carson. In a world bound for an epic flood, only a chosen few are guaranteed safe passage into the new world once the waters recede. The Kostrovian royal court will be saved, of course, along with their guards. But the fate of the court's Royal Flyers, a lauded fleet of aerial silk performers, is less certain. Hell-bent on survival, Principal Flyer, Natasha Koskinen, will do anything to save the flyers, who are the only family she's ever known. Even if "anything" means molding herself into the type of girl who could be courted by Prince Nikolai. But unbeknownst to Natasha, her newest recruit, Ella Neves, is driven less by her desire to survive the floods than her thirst for revenge. And Ella's mission could put everything Natasha has worked for in peril. As the oceans rise, so too does an undeniable spark between the two flyers. With the end of the world looming, and dark secrets about the Kostrovian court coming to light, Ella and Natasha can either give in to despair . . . or find a new reason to live.
Middle Way Philosophy
Author: Robert M. Ellis
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2015-07-06
Total Pages: 710
ISBN-13: 1326343793
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A departure at right angles to thinking in the modern Western world. An important, original work, that should get the widest possible hearing" (Iain McGilchrist, author of The Master and his Emissary) Middle Way Philosophy is not about compromise, but about the avoidance of dogma and the integration of conflicting assumptions. To rely on experience as our guide, we need to avoid the interpretation of experience through unnecessary dogmas. Drawing on a range of influences in Buddhist practice, Western philosophy and psychology, Middle Way Philosophy questions alike the assumptions of scientific naturalism, religious revelation and political absolutism, trying to separate what addresses experience in these doctrines from what is merely assumed. This Omnibus edition of Middle Way Philosophy includes all four of the volumes previously published separately: 1. The Path of Objectivity, 2. The Integration of Desire, 3. The Integration of Meaning, and 4. The Integration of Belief.
The Edge of Falling
Author: Rebecca Serle
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2014-03-13
Total Pages: 245
ISBN-13: 0857075195
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGrowing up in privileged, Manhattan social circles, Caggie's life should be perfect, and it almost was until the day that her younger sister drowned when Caggie was supposed to be watching her. Stricken by grief, Caggie pulls away from her friends and family, only to have everyone misinterpret a crucial moment when she supposedly saves a fellow classmate from suicide. Now she's famous for something she didn't do and everyone lauds her as a hero. But inside she still blames herself for the death of her sister and continues to pull away from everything in her life, best friend and perfect boyfriend included. Then Caggie meets Astor, the new boy at school, about whom rumours are swirling and known facts are few. In Astor she finds someone who just might understand her pain, because he has an inner pain of his own. But the more Caggie pulls away from her former life to be with Astor, the more she realises that his pain might be darker, and deeper, than anything she's ever felt. His pain might be enough to end his life…and Caggie's as well.
The Character Edge
Author: Robert L. Caslen, Jr.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 2020-10-13
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 125025907X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe former superintendent at West Point and a psychologist explain why all successful leaders rely on a foundation of strong character. Among the most successful leaders throughout history—from Abe Lincoln to Rosa Parks, Mahatma Gandhi to Susan B. Anthony, Martin Luther King, Jr. to Nelson Mandela—some were brilliant mathematicians and economists, others were creative visionaries, still others were masterful at strategic planning. Their mastery of their field wasn’t the secret to their highly effective leadership. All of their skill, grit, resilience, charisma, and courage emanated from one thing: their strength of character. Character—the moral values and habits of an individual—is in the spotlight now more than perhaps at any other point in modern history. Politicians distort facts. Corporations cheat customers and investors. Athletes are caught using illegal supplements. In addition to harming our culture at large, these failures of character have a profound and undermining impact on leadership. The authors of this book are experts on the value of character, its correlation with successful leadership, and how to build it in individuals and prospective leaders. General Robert L. Caslen, Jr. served the US Army for over 43 years and served as Superintendent at the US Military Academy at West Point. Psychologist Dr. Michael D. Matthews is a Professor of Engineering Psychology at West Point who has focused on the psychology of character for years. Together they witnessed firsthand that raw talent is not enough to stand on its own; successful leadership relies on the critical foundation of a strong character. In The Character Edge they leverage their perspectives to offer an empowering, story-driven argument—backed by the latest scientific research—that character is vital to success. They give readers the tools to build and sustain character in themselves and their organizations by testing readers' strengths of the gut, head and heart and teaching how to build trust and nurture the seeds of character.
On The Edge
Author: Anne Quesnel
Publisher: Page Publishing Inc
Published: 2023-10-27
Total Pages: 98
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn the Edge touches upon many subjects, such as abuse, depression, emotions, isolation, hope, love, relationships, and some poems for the kid at heart.
Over The Edge
Author: Jeanie London
Publisher: Harlequin
Published: 2010-08-01
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 1426872801
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMallory Hunt's first meeting with Jake Trinity ten years ago ended in a steamy kiss...and changed her life forever. So when he contracts her security expertise, she figures it's time for a little risqué payback. She intends to tempt and seduce him to see how far she can push his sensual edges. But they are so hot together, she doesn't want to stop. And that's definitely not part of her plan. Jake has always known that he'd settle the score with the woman who has starred in all of his sizzling dreams. But it appears that Mallory has her own agenda and is wasting no time testing his sexual limits. Good thing he's up for the challenge. Because unlike her, Jake's playing for keeps and he'll do whatever it takes to convince her to go over the edge straight into love.
