The world is populated with many different objects, to which we often attribute properties: we say, for example, that grass is green, that the earth is spherical, that humans are animals, and that murder is wrong. We also take it that these properties are things in their own right: there is something in which being green, or spherical, or an animal, or wrong, consists, and that certain scientific or normative projects are engaged in uncovering the essences of such properties. In light of t...

What is truth? What role does truth play in the connections between language and the world? What is the relationship between truth and being? The Metaphysics of Truth tackles these fundamental philosophical questions and proposes a distinctive metaphysical worldview. Douglas Edwards develops a detailed pluralist theory, which holds that there are different relationships between language and the world in different subject areas, or 'domains'. He explains what domains are; how diffe...

From its carnival origins to its current status as a global phenomenon, pro wrestling has a unique presence in popular culture. Part sport and part theatre, the impressive antics of its larger-than-life characters have captured the imaginations of generations of fans, and prompted endless speculation about behind-the-scenes machinations.Philosophy Smackdown is a study of pro wrestling as distinctive as pro wrestling itself: it is the first philosophical look at this major ...

J. Douglas Edwards is the man who first introduced Tom Hopkins to professional selling. He was THE sales trainer of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. He trained over 200,000 salespeople a year for over 20 years. Hired by corporations around the world, Mr. Edwards began a crusade to change the image of the stereotypical salesperson, and Tom Hopkins carries the mission forward today.In The Real Mad Men of Sales, you’ll learn:Assumptive tie-down test closes that let you kn...

Douglas Edward's book, Pushing On, consists of meaningful, non-fiction poetry. He has directed these poems towards the hearts of born again Christians. Those who want their souls to go to heaven, when they die from this mortal life, will find great meaning and purpose concealed in Edwards' poetry. Open this book, and embrace the feeling of God's love.

It was Celtic missionaries from Ireland who converted the heathen English in the AD sixth century and at the time Ireland was known as center of learning. Well after AD 700, if a monk in Europe could read and write both Latin and Greek, he was most probably of Irish provenance. But by 820, the Celtic Church had practically ceased to exist. Set against the age of the Viking terror, Hammeraxe traces the story of the wronged younger son of a Viking chieftain and his spirited Moorish wife. How...

A collection of 67 original recordings of speeches significant in United States and world history. Hear presidents, politicians, activists, sports figures and more in their own words as they talk about some of the most important events in the 20th century.

A highly decorated veteran agent of the Drug Enforcement Administration recounts his incredible undercover career and reveals the shocking links between narcotics trafficking and terrorism"It always ends with one phone call. Months—often years—of undercover work comes to fruition with an innocent-seeming conversation. The last call. One last call to set them up; one last call to bring them down."Over the course of his twenty-seven years with the DEA, Ed Follis bought eight-...

While all music genres incorporate religious imagery, the blues has its origin in the soil of the church. In its infancy, the blues was often dismissed as undermining the church’s gospel songbook. The initial resistance, however, could not suppress the organic development of a genre of music born from suffering. The great Mississippi Delta bluesman, Muddy Waters, once said, "The blues was born behind a mule." Behind a beast of burden, the working man found in the blues a way to console the...

An urgent call for awareness of the dangers of Christian nationalism, including the origins and implications.In 2022, Bishop Curry charged the House of Bishops Theology Committee to study Christian nationalism, an issue that has increasingly come to the forefront of conversations surrounding Christianity, democracy and white supremacy. The committee’s methodology in an Anglican framework of scripture, tradition, reason, and liturgy sheds light on the foundation of ...

The name W. Edwards Deming is synonymous with the most insightful views, ideas, and commentary on management and quality control. Referred to as "the high prophet of quality" by the New York Times, Deming was instrumental in the spectacular rise of Japanese industry after World War II and influenced many of the world's most innovative managers in the ensuing decades. His original ideas led directly to the creation of relationships with suppliers and a plethora of quality initiatives. Now, ...

Selling a business is a once-in-a-lifetime event for many owners—and the tax bill can be staggering. The Business Owner’s Guide to Selling Your Business “Tax Smart” reveals how to legally reduce or even eliminate taxes when exiting your business. This practical, easy-to-follow guide empowers owners to keep more of what they’ve built, avoid costly mistakes, and structure the sale for maximum benefit. Whether you're preparing to sell now or in the future, this book is your roadmap t...