Everything you wanted to know about neurotypicals, but didn’t know whom to ask…“Neurotypical” or “normie” isn’t a concept you’ll find in highbrow psychology or sociology, and that’s understandable … but also a damn shame. Because for something that doesn’t exist, they can be a real PITA. But why is that? Who are they, and what makes them tick? And how can we, neuroatypicals (Aspergers, people on the autism spectrum, ADHD, OCD, ...), learn to handle them better?With its poin...

A new version of the classic and widely used text adapted for the JavaScript programming language.Since the publication of its first edition in 1984 and its second edition in 1996, Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (SICP) has influenced computer science curricula around the world. Widely adopted as a textbook, the book has its origins in a popular entry-level computer science course taught by Harold Abelson and Gerald Jay Sussman a...

General and special studies on Christian mysticism are numerous enough; but it is somewhat remarkable that, in their introductory pages, authors, who have much to say of Plotinus and Neoplatonism, have nothing or very little on the still more cognate subject of Jewish mysticism. This is not, however, so very surprising, for, truth to tell, there is a singular dearth of anything like an adequate introduction to the study of Jewish mysticism itself. The impression left with the general reade...

At forty years of age, Abel Abelson discovers that he is intellectually gifted. Suddenly his eternal “otherness” is no longer a flaw. It is being called an asset, a plus, a gift … But is it really?In the light of this discovery Abel revisits his past, unravels the present and reconstructs a future. Being intellectually gifted is just the tip of the iceberg. True meaning turns out to be hiding somewhere else, far beyond the “giftedness” concept.Open, direct and compelling - ...

First published in 1913, "Jewish Mysticism: An Introduction to the Kabbalah" is a succinct exploration that serves as an introduction to the general study of Jewish mysticism. This is a book that is accessible to the general reader, and offers a good background to anyone interested in the Kabbalah or Mysticism at any level.Dr. Joshua Abelson’s book is a concise classic on the salient features of Jewish mysticism and its impact on Jewish thought and worship. Based on researches of J...

Kabbalah is an esoteric method, discipline, and school of thought in Jewish mysticism. It is Kabbalah is a set of esoteric teachings meant to explain the relationship between the unchanging, eternal God–the mysterious Ein Sof ("The Infinite")–and the mortal, finite universe (God's creation). It forms the foundation of mystical religious interpretations within Judaism. Historically, Kabbalah emerged from earlier forms of Jewish mysticism, in 12th- to 13th-century Spain and Southern France, ...

Based on the researches of the best Jewish scholars, these works are all accessible to the general reader and give us a bird's-eye view of the salient features in Jewish culture. This premium edition contains writings by Israel Abrahams, reader Talmudic literature at the University of Cambridge, Arsène Darmesteter, distinguished philologist co-founder of the Société des Études Juives in France, and Joshua Abelson, principal of the Jewish theological preparatory school Aria College and mini...

“A bold, new voice.” —People“A nuanced addition to the #MeToo conversation.” —ViceA young survivor tells her searing, visceral story of sexual assault, justice, and healing in this gutwrenching memoir.The numbers are staggering: nearly one in five girls ages fourteen to seventeen have been the victim of a sexual assault or attempted sexual assault. This is the true story of one of those girls.

GENERAL and special studies on Christian mysticism are numerous enough; but it is somewhat remarkable that, in their introductory pages, authors, who have much to say of Plotinus and Neoplatonism, have nothing or very little on the still more cognate subject of Jewish mysticism. This is not, however, so very surprising, for, truth to tell, there is a singular dearth of anything like an adequate introduction to the study of Jewish mysticism itself. The impression left with the general reade...

A short book of poems / thoughts on personifying certain emotions.

Joseph Abelson's "Jewish Mysticism" provides an overview of the mystical aspects of Judaism, focusing on the development and key concepts of Jewish mysticism throughout history. The book covers various mystical movements and teachings within Judaism, shedding light on the esoteric and spiritual dimensions of Jewish thought.The main topics covered in "Jewish Mysticism" include:Historical Overview: Abelson explores the historical development of Jewish mysticism from ancient times to the medi...

The anthology 'The Essential Works of Kabbalah' serves as a profound exploration into the mystical heart of Jewish spirituality and esoteric thought. Encompassing a wide range of literary styles'Äîfrom ancient scriptural interpretations to later hermetic translations'Äîthis collection captures the rich and intricate traditions of Kabbalistic literature. Within its pages lie texts of immense historical and philosophical significance, curated with precision to highlight the diversity of thou...