Kleio Akrivou, Alejo José G Sison, "The Challenges of Capitalism for Virtue Ethics and the Common Good: Interdisciplinary Perspectives"
English | 2016 | ISBN: 1784717908 | PDF | pages: 329 | 4.6 mb
The evolution of modern capitalist society is increasingly being marked by an undeniable and consistent tension between pure economic and ethical ways of valuing and acting. This book is a collaborative and cross-disciplinary contribution that challenges the assumptions of capitalist business and society. It ultimately reflects on how to restore benevolence, collaboration, wisdom and various forms of virtuous deliberation amongst all those who take part in the common good, drawing inspiration from European history and continental philosophical traditions on virtue.

Carla D. Sunberg, T. A. Noble, "The Cappadocian Mothers: Deification Exemplified in the Writings of Basil, Gregory, and Gregory"
English | 2017 | ISBN: 1498282415, 1498282431 | EPUB | pages: 252 | 2.0 mb
The Cappadocian Fathers had great influence on the church of the fourth century, having brought their passion for Christ and theological expertise to life in their ministry. Their work was not devoid of influence, including that of their immediate family members. Within their writings we uncover the lives of seven women, the Cappadocian Mothers, who may have had more influence on the theology of the church than previously believed. As the Cappadocians wrestle with the Christianization of the concept of deification, we find the women in their lives becoming models for their theological understanding. The lives of the women become points of intersection in the kenosis-theosis parabola. Not only are the Cappadocian Mothers uncovered in the texts, but they become models of an optimistic theology of restoration for all of humanity without constraint of gender.

Marcel van der Linden, "The Cambridge History of Socialism 2 Hardback Book Set"
English | ISBN: 1108611338 | 2023 | 1400 pages | PDF | 10 MB
Divided into two volumes, The Cambridge History of Socialism offers an up-to-date critical survey of the socialist movements and political practices that have arisen thus far throughout the world. A much-needed corrective of the current state of the study of socialism from a historical perspective, the volumes use a wider geographical and temporal focus to track the changes and trends in global socialisms and to move beyond the European trajectory. Together they cover anarchism, syndicalism, social democracy, labour, the New Left, and alternative socialist movements in the Global South in one encompassing reconstruction. Featuring 55 essays by experts across the field, the volumes will serve as examples of the rich variety of socialist histories and, together, endeavour to reveal the major contours of its development.

Martin T. Dinter, "The Cambridge Companion to Roman Comedy"
English | 2019 | ISBN: 0521173884, 1107002109 | PDF | pages: 434 | 2.4 mb
The Cambridge Companion to Roman Comedy provides a comprehensive critical introduction to Roman comedy and its reception through more than twenty accessible and up-to-date chapters by leading international scholars. This book defines the fundamentals of Roman comedy by examining its literary and comic technique as well as its stagecraft and music, and then traces the genre's influence through the centuries. Roman comedy has served as a model for writers as well as artists ranging from Shakespeare to Molière and from Martin Luther to Cole Porter. Just as the Middle Ages spawned Christianised versions of Terence's comedies, in which harlots find God rather than a husband and young men become martyrs rather than never-do-well lovers, the twentieth century has also given us its take on Roman comedy with Stephen Sondheim's A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and numerous modern versions of Plautus' Amphitryon.

Jonathan a Fink, "The Baseball Gods are Real: Vol. 3 - The Religion of Baseball"
English | ISBN: 0578830116 | 2021 | 188 pages | EPUB | 5 MB
In this book, The Baseball Gods are Real: Volume 3 - The Religion of Baseball, I expand on my belief that the Baseball Gods do exist. As I did with the first two published books in my series about baseball, I take my readers with me as I chronicle the origins, history and religiosity of baseball. I cover a lot of ground, including detailed descriptions of famous baseball stadiums, which I call cathedrals, and well documented baseball miracles, some of which are extraordinary. This book also pays homage to many baseball saints, identifies many baseball sinners, and celebrates baseball zealots who are truly passionate about this great game.

Richard M. Isackes, Karen L. Maness, "The Art of the Hollywood Backdrop"
English | 2016 | pages: 352 | ISBN: 194139308X | PDF | 317,2 mb
The definitive behind-the-scenes history of one of Hollywood's most closely guarded cinematic secrets finally revealed-painted backdrops and the scenic artists who brought them to the big screen.

Charles Stross, "The Apocalypse Codex: Number 4 in The Laundry Files"
English | 2012 | ISBN: 0356500985, 1937007464 | EPUB | pages: 416 | 0.4 mb
Bob Howard used to fix computers for the Laundry - the branch of the British Secret Service that deals with otherworldly threats - but those days are over. He's not only been promoted to active service but actually survived missions against cultists, enemy spies and tentacled horrors from other dimensions. Willingly or not, he's on his way up in this dangerous organisation.

Hattie C. Cooper, "The Anxious Girl's Guide to Dating: How to find romance while also being really, really nervous. Ed 2"
English | ISBN: 1519679009 | 2015 | 140 pages | EPUB | 259 KB
Since its launch in 2013, the popular dating advice blog "The Anxious Girl's Guide to Dating" has reached thousands of readers. Now, Hattie C. Cooper reveals even more secrets and tips on how to find love while also living with anxiety. Whether you're looking for advice on how to embrace being a late-bloomer or if you're hoping to conquer anxiety before a first date, The Anxious Girl's Guide to Dating offers readers heartfelt and humorous encouragement. Written by someone who has been there, Hattie C. Cooper welcomes readers into her own dating history complete with her Generalized Anxiety Disorder, her phobia disorder, and an irritable bowel. Cooper shares honest and hilarious insights into first kisses, being naked with another person, and beyond. Within the pages of The Anxious Girl's Guide to Dating you will: - Find out why being a late bloomer is the best - Learn how to tackle anxiety before, during, and after first dates - Gain tips on how to think beyond the average "let's grab coffee" first date - Start examining what being healthy means to you - Learn how to be a supportive partner if you are dating someone with anxiety Combining highlights from the blog with new, easy-to-use advice, Cooper is like an understanding friend, providing astute insight into what it's like to try and date with anxiety. Written with wit, warmth, and intelligence, The Anxious Girl's Guide to Dating is a must-have companion for anyone who struggles with anxiety.

The American Welfare State: A Practical Guide By Brian J. Glenn
2021 | 118 Pages | ISBN: 1032042761 | PDF | 6 MB
Through a practical introduction to the policies of the American welfare state―a wide-ranging subject much discussed but seldom described―this concise volume details the four main areas of social welfare policy: housing assistance, nutrition assistance, income assistance, and medical assistance.In plain, approachable language, author Brian Glenn explains, for example, how Section 8 housing vouchers function, what the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is, how Medicare has developed, and what Temporary Aid for Needy Families does. Especially in the era of Covid-19 and a recession, there is a need for citizens and students to understand the American social safety net. The American Welfare State is written in a manner that allows a complete novice to understand these programs in a brisk and comprehensive fashion that is both short enough to read over a couple of nights in a course and yet detailed enough for the programs to be understood at quite a nuanced level.In this thoroughly updated second edition, author Brian Glenn outlines the ways in which social welfare programs differ, sometimes dramatically, from locality to locality. To help students understand how these policies function, Glenn looks at the support households receive in five cities: Boston, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, and New Orleans. This approach provides not only a geographic spread but also an examination of the variability of support, giving the reader a feel for the range of funding levels and also the variety of ways programs can be implemented. In short, this book is a fully updated and handy teaching and learning tool that fills a huge gap in the literature on a subject that many want to teach but often lack the resources to do.

The .NET Languages: A Quick Translation Guide by Brian Bischof
English | 2001 | ISBN: 1893115488 | 408 Pages | PDF | 6.6 MB
For Visual Basic and C# programmers facing Microsoft's new platform, The .NET Languages: A Quick Translation Guide offers an extremely useful comparison of three languages: Visual Basic 6, Visual Basic .NET, and C#.