Turmoil And Tranquillity

Author : National Maritime Museum (Great Britain)
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Turmoil and Tranquillity written by National Maritime Museum (Great Britain) and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of essays and exhibition catalogue, published to accompany the Turmoil and Tranquillity exhibition held at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, from 20 June 2008 to 11 January 2009.

Author : M. Sivaramkrishna
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788188569496
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tranquility in Turmoil written by M. Sivaramkrishna and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-01 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : William J. Massey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780722322840
Total Pages : 112 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tranquillity and Turmoil written by William J. Massey and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Karyn Lai
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1350049581
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cultivating a Good Life in Early Chinese and Ancient Greek Philosophy written by Karyn Lai and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-12-13 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book engages in cross-tradition scholarship, investigating the processes associated with cultivating or nurturing the self in order to live good lives. Both Ancient Chinese and Greek philosophers provide accounts of the life lived well: a Confucian junzi, a Daoist sage and a Greek phronimos. By focusing on the processes rather than the aims of cultivating a good life, an international team of scholars investigate how a person develops and practices a way of life especially in these two traditions. They look at what is involved in developing practical wisdom, exercising reason, cultivating equanimity and fostering reliability. Drawing on the insights of thinkers including Plato, Confucius, Han Fei and Marcus Aurelius, they examine themes of harmony, balance and beauty, highlight the different concerns of scepticism across both traditions, and discuss action as an indispensable method of learning and, indeed, as constitutive of self. The result is a valuable collection opening up new lines of inquiry in ethics, demonstrating the importance of philosophical ideas from across cultural traditions.

Author : James Davey
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 147295677X
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Tudor and Stuart Seafarers written by James Davey and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-08-09 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tudor and Stuart Seafarers tells the compelling story of how a small island positioned on the edge of Europe transformed itself into the world's leading maritime power. In 1485, England was an inward-looking country, its priorities largely domestic and European. Over the subsequent two centuries, however, this country was transformed, as the people of the British Isles turned to the sea in search of adventure, wealth and rule. Explorers voyaged into unknown regions of the world, while merchants, following in their wake, established lucrative trade routes with the furthest reaches of the globe. At home, people across Britain increasingly engaged with the sea, whether through their own lived experiences or through songs, prose and countless other forms of material culture. This exquisitely illustrated book delves into a tale of exploration, encounter, adventure, power, wealth and conflict. Topics include the exploration of the Americas, the growth of worldwide trade, piracy and privateering and the defeat of the Spanish Armada, brought to life through a variety of personalities from the well-known – Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Drake and Samuel Pepys – to the ordinary sailors, dockyard workers and their wives and families whose lives were so dramatically shaped by the sea.

Author : Barry Allen
Publisher : Columbia University Press
ISBN 13 : 0231539347
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Striking Beauty written by Barry Allen and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2015-08-04 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first book to focus on the intersection of Western philosophy and the Asian martial arts, Striking Beauty comparatively studies the historical and philosophical traditions of martial arts practice and their ethical value in the modern world. Expanding Western philosophy's global outlook, the book forces a theoretical reckoning with the concerns of Chinese philosophy and the aesthetic and technical dimensions of martial arts practice. Striking Beauty explains the relationship between Asian martial arts and the Chinese philosophical traditions of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism, in addition to Sunzi's Art of War. It connects martial arts practice to the Western concepts of mind-body dualism and materialism, sports aesthetics, and the ethics of violence. The work ameliorates Western philosophy's hostility toward the body, emphasizing the pleasure of watching and engaging in martial arts, along with their beauty and the ethical problem of their violence.

Author : A. P. Bhardwaj
Publisher : Pearson Education India
ISBN 13 : 9332520380
Total Pages : 609 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book General English For Competitive Examinations written by A. P. Bhardwaj and published by Pearson Education India. This book was released on 2013 with total page 609 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Often, while preparing for competitive examinations, students face the dilemma of consulting the right book for the preparation of the English section of various competitive exams. They end up investing on a book that doesn't serve them right. General English for Competitive Examinations, with its fine balance of theory and practice, will make the aspirants stand in a good stead. The book covers many important aspects which are necessary to learn English language properly and wholeheartedly.

Author : David Y. F. Ho
Publisher : Universal-Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1627347186
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rewriting Psychology written by David Y. F. Ho and published by Universal-Publishers. This book was released on 2019-06-15 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of what use is psychology if it does not help to solve the pressing problems of the day at the individual and collective levels? This is no less a pointed question to the reader as it is to the author that sets the stage for an adventurous sharing of ideas. The author shies away from providing ready-made answers but spares no effort in stirring the reader to ponder questions about human nature and behavior. Soon, the reader will react with the exclamation, “Ah, this book is about me, useful to my life!” In this way, the book serves to bridge the gap between academia and the general public. As the reader may well expect, bold assertions may be found throughout this volume. For instance, Piaget’s stage of formal operations does not represent the final or highest level of cognitive development; rather, dialectical thinking is the apex of human cognition. Viewpoints may be controversial, such as cautioning against importing Confucian education into America; the possibility that madness may enrich your life; raising the question if Trump is immoral, mentally deranged, or both. The present offering is at once audacious and provocative: Having raised the question about the abysmal status of psychology, the author feels compelled to take on the challenge of rewriting an academic discipline. The reader is invited to consider new visions for psychology’s future development, both scientific and practical. Fresh materials or distinctive features seldom found elsewhere are presented: the author’s “secret thoughts” and self-revelations; a discussion on the birth of evil and reinterpretation of the fall of humankind. All these expand the traditional boundaries of psychology and bring it closer to be a science relevant to the human condition.

Author : Tzu Chuang
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824820381
Total Pages : 462 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wandering on the Way written by Tzu Chuang and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2000-04-01 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this vivid, contemporary translation, Victor Mair captures the quintessential life and spirit of Chuang Tzu while remaining faithful to the original text.

Author : Litan Bhowmik
Publisher : Notion Press
ISBN 13 : 1946436291
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Think Big And Live To Make It Possible written by Litan Bhowmik and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2016-12-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Yes, it is possible. Anything and everything you can think of is possible. If you want to make your life a great one it is possible if you want to waste it, it is also possible. Life is not a gamble to risk it randomly. Life is a game to play by the rules. Life is too beautiful a gift to be wasted crawling on your hands and knees. Make it bigger and better with immense passion and exciting dreams. Develop yourself, serve others and make a significant contribution to the society to attain personal immortality. It is all about preparation because preparation ignites performance and performance generates result. Preparation is science and performance is art. Result becomes attractive when science is practiced with art. Confidence, courage and creativity convert an ordinary man into an extraordinary man. The life of your dream is possible if you do ordinary things in an extraordinary way. It is the achievements which make a man extraordinary not heredity. Transforming your dream into reality is more a matter of courage and creativity than of talent and resources. Don’t let fear of failure and negative criticism hold you back on the path to success, fulfillment and happiness. This book serves as a splendid guide to the land of abundance and opportunities. It helps you unlock your true potential, unleash your creativity and confidence and lead the life of choice and not mere chance.