Despite its enduring popularity both in China and worldwide, the Yijing is often poorly understood. As a divinatory text, it has a devoted following in the western hemisphere, even as it represents a foundational text of both Confucianism and Daoism. A fascination with the Yijing has been evident among western scholars since the Enlightenment, as well as in notable modern literary and artistic figures. This book provides an introduction for the general reader to this clas...

Discusses how Zhou Dunyi's thought became a cornerstone of neo-Confucianism.Zhu Xi, the twelfth-century architect of the neo-Confucian canon, declared Zhou Dunyi to be the first true sage since Mencius. This was controversial, as many of Zhu Xi's contemporaries were critical of Zhou Dunyi's Daoist leanings, and other figures had clearly been more significant to the Song dynasty Confucian resurgence. Why was Zhou Dunyi accorded such importance? Joseph A. Adler finds...

New Confucian Horizons: Essays in Honor of Tu Weiming represents both a sustained reflection on Tu Weiming’s legacy from those who have worked with him and an original contribution to the field of intercultural dialogue that Tu himself spent a lifetime cultivating. The importance of Sino-American intellectual relations in an era of mounting geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China scarcely requires explanation. Tu Weiming’s work has significantly deepened Sino-Amer...

Drugs, Alcohol, and Social Problems, a collection edited James D. Orcutt and David R. Rudy, includes 14 clearly written articles that exemplify the best of sociological scholarship on drug and alcohol problems. The readings strike a balance between constructionist, epidemiological, and ethnographic approaches to the study of drinking, drug use, and related problems such as domestic violence, crime, and the spread of HIV/AIDS. A general introduction and five section introductions w...

Diese Ausgabe würdigt das Erbe der jüdischen Künstler und Denker. Die Sammlung enthält einige der größten Klassiker der Weltliteratur, die einflussreichsten und wichtigsten Werke von Schriftstellern, Dichtern und Philosophen jüdischer Abstammung: Ein Hungerkünstler (Franz Kafka) Der Prozess (Franz Kafka) Das Schloss (Franz Kafka) Die Verwandlung (Franz Kafka) Die letzten Tage der Menschheit (Karl Kraus) Die vierzig Tage des Musa Dagh (Franz Werfel) Stern der Ungeborenen (Franz Werfel) Rade...

As I did research for this book, it became apparent that extreme consequences are possible when a nation becomes deeply divided. This division occurred in the 1850's and 1860's, and is with the United States again as of 2023. In 1861, civil strife lead to a civil war. President Abraham Lincoln had to deal with a nation at war with itself. This book has unique features. There are links to songs of slaves and soldiers incorporated into the narrative; there is discussion of issues of the pres...

Verbringen Sie diese Zeit bewusst und aufmerksam, mit den großen Klassikern der Weltliteratur: Aphorismen zur Lebensweisheit (Arthur Schopenhauer) Grashalme (Walt Whitman) Selbstbetrachtungen (Marcus Aurelius) Der Sinn des Lebens (Alfred Adler) Der Prozess (Franz Kafka) Das Herz der Finsternis (Joseph Conrad) Der seltsame Fall des Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde (Robert Louis Stevenson) Winnetou I-IV (Karl May) Der Graf von Monte Christo (Alexandre Dumas) Der letzte Mohikaner (James Fenimore Coope...

Baseball Hacks isn't your typical baseball book--it's a book about how to watch, research, and understand baseball. It's an instruction manual for the free baseball databases. It's a cookbook for baseball research. Every part of this book is designed to teach baseball fans how to do something. In short, it's a how-to book--one that will increase your enjoyment and knowledge of the game.So much of the way baseball is played today hinges upon interpreting statistical data. P...

In dieser Sammlung finden Sie die wahren Meisterwerke der Weltliteratur, die bahnbrechenden Bücher, die zeitlosen Klassiker, die ewig bewegende Poesie:: Selbstbetrachtungen (Marcus Aurelius) Aphorismen zur Lebensweisheit (Arthur Schopenhauer) Grashalme (Walt Whitman) Der Prozess (Franz Kafka) Das Herz der Finsternis (Joseph Conrad) Der seltsame Fall des Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde (Robert Louis Stevenson) Winnetou I-IV (Karl May) Der Graf von Monte Christo (Alexandre Dumas) Der letzte Mohikane...

Die Geschichten, die jeder Mensch in seinem Leben erleben sollte – in dieser Sammlung finden Sie die wahren Meisterwerke der Weltliteratur, die bahnbrechenden Bücher, die zeitlosen Klassiker, die ewig bewegende Poesie: Selbstbetrachtungen (Marcus Aurelius) Aphorismen zur Lebensweisheit (Arthur Schopenhauer) Grashalme (Walt Whitman) Der Prozess (Franz Kafka) Das Herz der Finsternis (Joseph Conrad) Der seltsame Fall des Dr. Jekyll und Mr. Hyde (Robert Louis Stevenson) Winnetou I-IV (Karl May...

In 'The Path of Inner Light – 3 Classic Christ Consciousness Studies', readers are invited into a profound exploration of spiritual awakening and inner divinity. This anthology masterfully compiles works that delve into the transformative journey toward Christ Consciousness, a theme that resonates with timeless reverence and modern relevance. Each piece weaves together theology, philosophy, and mysticism, revealing the multiplicity of pathways to spiritual enlightenment. The collection off...

Die Anthologie 'Die schönste Zeit - Weihnachten mit Meisterwerken der Weltliteratur' lädt den Leser zu einer literarischen Reise durch die Jahrhunderte und Kulturen ein, indem sie Geschichten, Essays und Gedichte von einigen der größten Namen in der Literaturgeschichte vereint. Vom philosophischen Diskurs Platons bis zu den packenden Erzählungen eines Edgar Allan Poe oder Arthur Conan Doyle, bietet die Sammlung ein vielfältiges Spektrum an literarischen Stilen und Themen. Sie erforscht die...