Exploring profound questions about meaning, authenticity, and personal responsibility, this book serves as an excellent introduction to philosophy. It invites readers to reflect on what it means to live truthfully and the responsibilities we hold toward ourselves and others. Ideal for those new to these concepts, it offers valuable insights into a timeless subject that resonates with the quest for a meaningful life.
"Existentialism: A Philosophical Inquiry" by Joel Smith explores fundamental questions about human existence, such as meaning, freedom, and authenticity. The book connects existentialist themes to contemporary issues in ethics, race, and gender, while engaging with classic texts from renowned philosophers. It serves as an accessible introduction to existentialism.
Set in September 1862, the story follows Claire, a first grader in New Berlin, Wisconsin, as she navigates the challenges of a devastating early frost that threatens her family's farm. As Claire and her family face adversity, they discover the importance of faith and the unexpected ways in which help can arrive. This narrative explores themes of resilience, family bonds, and divine provision amidst hardship.
If you are serious about sport performance training, the vertical jump is a topic that inevitable comes up, and for good reason. It is the head-turning manifestation of explosive power that comes with fine-tuned athleticism. If you want to refine your jumping form, learn how to train based on the demands of your unique jumping style, and reach new heights in training, Vertical Foundations will show you how.--Back cover
Between 1998 and 2002 Andrew Moore traveled to Cuba eight times: with each trip he dug a little deeper into the unique characteristics of this extraordinary island. Working with an 8x10 camera and with the requisite patience, Moore was determined to depict this country from the inside out. The results were a series of poignant interiors that display the changing fortunes of the Cuban nation over its five hundred year history. In addition to these well-known interior views, the new book will also include portraits, landscapes and other views that hint at changes coming to this island nation.
A stunning visual record of the emergence of Steichen as a great artist which explores the photographer's maturing artistry in the light of contemporary developments in photography, graphic design, and graphic arts. 60 color plates. 25 duotones.