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Richard Power

    Richard Power was een Ierse schrijver wiens werken diep ingaan op menselijke emoties en de complexiteit van de Ierse identiteit. Hoewel hij Engels sprak, was hij een groot voorvechter van de Ierse taal en cultuur. Zijn creatieve output omvatte proza, poëzie en scenarioschrijven, elk doordrenkt met een onderscheidende stem die de unieke geest van Ierland vastlegde. Power's literaire ondernemingen weerspiegelden vaak een diep begrip van de menselijke natuur en maatschappelijke dynamiek.

    Left-Handed Security
    Letters from a Heartbroken Pervert
    The Hungry Grass
    The Rebels and Other Short Fiction
    Rebels and Other Short Fiction
    The Lost Teachings of Lama Govinda
    • The Lost Teachings of Lama Govinda

      • 248bladzijden
      • 9 uur lezen
      4,5(10)Tarief

      The Lost Teachings of Lama Govinda offers a precious glimpse into the consciousness of an extraordinary scholar and mystic, shedding new light on Govinda's legendary role as both a pioneer and a prophet. Born in Germany, Lama Govinda was one of the first Westerners to introduce Tibetan Buddhism as an initiate in the tradition. His famed works, The Way of the White Clouds and Foundations of Tibetan Buddhism , live on as some of the best in the field. In this collection of essays and dialogues, Govinda delivers insights that are both timely and timeless. Ranging in issues and themes, including transpersonal psychology, drugs and meditation, Christianity, Theravada and Zen Buddhism, and the I Ching, editor Richard Power brings together Lama Govinda's rarest material--some never before published, some long out of circulation.

      The Lost Teachings of Lama Govinda
    • Rebels and Other Short Fiction

      • 210bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen
      4,0(1)Tarief

      Richard Power's stories delve into the lives of urban and rural Irish characters at the turn of the twentieth century, exploring themes of coming of age, the clash between tradition and modernity, and romantic love. His poignant narratives, rich with pathos and humor, highlight the complexities of an Irish mother's inner world and the challenges faced by an adolescent girl. This collection, curated by James MacKillop, revives the work of a talented yet overlooked writer, offering fresh insights for enthusiasts and scholars of Irish literature.

      Rebels and Other Short Fiction
    • The Rebels and Other Short Fiction

      • 208bladzijden
      • 8 uur lezen
      3,9(6)Tarief

      An accomplished novelist, short story writer, and playwright, Richard Power (1928–1970) was most well–known for his 1969 novel The Hungry Grass. While many of his stories were published in the leading literary journals of the day, his premature death prevented his work from gaining the fame it deserved. Gathered together for the first time, Power’s subtle and poignant stories capture the daily lives of urban and rural dwellers in Ireland at the turn of the twentieth century. Coming of age, the tensions between tradition and modernity, and romantic love are some of the themes in these beautifully vivid tales. Power explores the interiority of an Irish mother and the thorny navigation of an adolescent girl's coming of age with pathos and humor. This memorable collection, thoughtfully arranged and introduced by James MacKillop, gives new life to an undeservedly neglected writer for fans and scholars of the Irish short story tradition.

      The Rebels and Other Short Fiction
    • A quiet, engaging novel about the death of a priest in 1950s Ireland and a world on the cusp of change.

      The Hungry Grass
    • Letters from a Heartbroken Pervert

      • 158bladzijden
      • 6 uur lezen

      Exploring the complexities of relationships, this book delves into the unique challenges faced by individuals with unconventional desires during breakups. It highlights the emotional struggles and societal perceptions that come with being part of a marginalized community. The narrative offers a candid and humorous perspective on love, loss, and the search for connection in a world that often misunderstands.

      Letters from a Heartbroken Pervert
    • Left-Handed Security

      Overcoming Fear, Greed & Ignorance in This Era of Global Crisis

      • 546bladzijden
      • 20 uur lezen

      The book presents a critical examination of the pressing global challenges facing humanity in the 21st century, including genocide, climate change, and sustainability issues. It argues that the most significant threat is not these crises themselves, but the denial fueled by fear, greed, and ignorance. Offering a unique, right-brained perspective, it aims to inspire readers to confront these challenges head-on and seek innovative solutions. The analysis encourages a shift in thinking to navigate the complexities of our interconnected world effectively.

      Left-Handed Security
    • Lidé ze Západu, kteří jsou dobře obeznámení s tibetským buddhismem, by měli být vděční lamovi Anagárikovi Góvindovi (1898–1985), v Německu narozenému mystikovi, který se stal buddhistickým mnichem na Srí Lance a pak tibetským lamou. Jeho spisy o ezoterických aspektech vadžrajány buddhismu, jako jsou Základy tibetské mystiky a Cesta bílých oblaků, zůstávají klasickou literaturou i dvě generace poté, co vyšly. Nyní bychom měli být vděční i Richardu Powerovi, který ve Ztracených naukách lamy Góvindy vykopal poklad, sestávající z mnoha Góvindových spisů i z jeho osobních dopisů a dalších archivních materiálů, a přichází s valouny z ryzího zlata.

      Ztracené učení lamy Góvindy
    • Ein faszinierendes Buch über die modernste Form der Wirtschaftskriminalität: Spionage und Sabotage im Internet! Es schildert die Schattenseiten im Cyberspace: illegale Eingriffe in Computersysteme in der Absicht, Daten zu stehlen, Geld abzuzweigen, Wissen abzugreifen und so Unternehmen sowie ihre Kunden zu schädigen. Zugleich beschreibt das Buch die Gegenmaßnahmen, Erfolge und Misserfolge, die Probleme, die Verfahren - die handelnden Personen auf beiden Seiten und ihre Motive. Zahlreiche Hintergrundstorys und Interviews, machen den Stoff spannend und fachlich hochinteressant zugleich.

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