Xlibris au apr 2017 (3 resultados)

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - We Shall Not Be Moved narrates the story of the Kent State student-led May 4th Coalition and its efforts to maintain untouched the site of the Ohio National Guard's shooting of thirteen Kent State students.The story is told in a local context of the group's development and motivations during a long-term conflict between the group, its supporters, the university administration. The story is also told in a much larger context of national polarization over the meaning of the Vietnam War and the peace movement and the preferred historical narrative about the Vietnam era. The book concludes that the May 4th Coalition lost its struggle to save the May 4th site because Americans determining the Vietnam narrative did not believe the protest of 1970 should be honored with saved land.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Ally is a gymnast with Olympic aspirations living on the Gold Coast of Queensland. Her boyfriend Dave, who is temporarily living in Dubai with his family is taken hostage by al Qaeda. Ally questions the existence of God after they were all executed without mercy. How could God, if he exists, allow this to happen to a loving family As she struggles with her beliefs, she is bombarded by the news media where she openly challenges the religion of al Qaeda and her speech goes viral across the nation. In the meantime, an al Qaeda operative in Saudi- Arabia examines his faith and is thrust into his own struggle to understand the real truth.The Finished Mystery II is a fascinating book. It is thoughtful and thorough in explaining its central message, and it leads to grand questions about God and meaning.Clarion ReviewHunta has created an engaging, mind-opening novel touching on the age-old question of God.US Review of Books, RecommendedThe story telling and characters are wonderful, and the big picture goal of the author to expand the readers' knowledge and understanding of world religions and interpretations of religious foundations in order to explore truths about humanity is effective and masterful. I highly recommend this book.Pacific Book ReviewThe Finished Mystery II stands as a testament to Hunta's deep understanding of religious texts, his ability to contextualize ancient wisdom, and his courage to question established norms.Barnes & Noble Review.…

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - This book is based on the premise that humankind is, first and foremost, the outcome of the process of biological evolution. Recognition of this is fundamental to our understanding of who we are and how we behave. All living things have evolved the physical and mental attributes that promote their prospects for survival; they are good at doing the things that enable them to pass on their genes to succeeding generations, and we are no exception. Of course, through the development of culture, we have gained some freedom from our biological origins. Nevertheless, evolution has constructed the foundation upon which culture is built.The first part of the book, 'Ourselves Interacting with the World,' presents an overview of the main capabilities that evolution has endowed us with and that enable us to interact with the environment in advantageous ways. This includes our senses, which act as windows on the world and also, of great importance, our emotions and ability to remember. Our ability to think is perhaps the crowning achievement of our evolutionary journey, and, of course, we must be able to act in a timely and effective manner.The second part of the book, 'Living Together,' traces the history of how we became social creatures. To be truly human, we had to be capable of sharing and cooperation. We also needed to be able to control our aggressiveness and talent for deception. We settled down, making the transition from hunter-gatherers to urban dwellers, and agreed upon values and norms of behavior that enhanced our ability to get along. Ultimately, we came to see good and bad as a morality of right and wrong, further augmenting group cohesiveness.In the final part of the book, 'Challenges and Opportunities,' attention turns to a consideration of the constraints and possibilities that must be considered in looking to the future. These realities can be seen to play out in four social arenas: the pursuit of fairness, the seeking of justice, the interplay of political beliefs and good government, and ultimately, a united society that is, at the same time, a true community. Our quest for these things will be greatly aided by a deep knowledge and appreciation of our evolutionary past and the indelible imprint it has left upon us. It may even lead us to that most elusive of all things, happiness.…