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An in-depth analysis of the different worldviews available to us in today's world, their underlying metaphysics, and the symbolism they use to convey their doctrines. The Metaphysical Compass is an exercise in both analysis and synthesis, delving deeply into complex religious and philosophical issues while providing summarized access to vast amounts of information that is difficult for non-specialists to access. It is based on the incontrovertible premise that, especially after the globalization of knowledge, we find ourselves in a highly complex world in which different incompatible worldviews uneasily coexist. To guide us in our search, the book focuses on the metaphysical answers underlyi...
This book focuses on the so-called shadow education system of private supplementary tutoring. In parts of East Asia it has long existed on a large scale and it is now becoming increasingly evident in other parts of Asia and in Africa, Europe and North America. Pupils commonly receive fee-free education in public schools and then at the end of the day and/or during week-ends and vacations supplementary tutoring in the same subjects on a fee-paying basis.Supplementary private tutoring can have positive dimensions. It helps students to cover the curriculum, provides a structured occupation for pupils outside school hours, and provides incomes for the tutors. However, tutoring may also have nega...
The feminist book they tried to ban in France ‘A delightful book’ Roxane Gay
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Treedom is an exploration of Japan's most well-known treehouse builder Takashi Kobayashi. Takahashi, who has been featured in the New York Times and on Animal Planet's Treehouse Masters, as well as many television programs, newspapers, and magazines in Japan, examines being an outcast in a rigid society of rules and conformity and finding salvation in the trees. Treedom, filled with photography, poetry, and Takashi's personal accounts of treehouse building, describes how treehouse living is not just a lifestyle but a philosophy.
Carter Kane and his sister must prevent the chaos snake Apophis from breaking free or the world will come to an end. To have any chance of battling these Forces of Chaos, the Kanes must revive the sun god Ra.
This revealing study explores how people at all social levels, whether laity or clergy, needed, used and kept documents.
This publication presents works by more than seventy artists, including Michelangelo, Raphael, Correggio, Titian, Tintoretto, the Carracci, Poussin and Tiepolo. Their inclusion reflects the taste of the Spanish Royal Court, whose kings, queens, princes and courtiers avidly collected Italian art. Many of these works are at the heart of the Prado's collection. Featuring essays by internationally respected curators and writers, Italian Masterpieces from Spain's Royal Court is a panoramic volume that traces the astounding stylistic development of Italian art across three centuries. Traces fascinating story of Italian art across three centuries. Features essays by international respected curators. Quality reproductions of works that are at the heart of Prado's collection. Published to coincide with the exhibition Italian Masterpieces from Spain's Royal Court, Museo del Prado to be held at NGV International, 16 May - 31 August 2014
Croquette is looking for love—his sweet, silly other half. Empanada hopes she can find someone who accepts her for who she is. It’s a match made in tasty, tasty heaven. Internationally bestselling author Ana Oncina’s Croquette & Empanada explores modern love and domesticity with charming comics. Enjoy the antics of this adorable, culinary couple as they navigate romance and cohabitation, from deciding to move in together to purchasing their first pet.