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Oraculo Manual y Arte de Prudencia

Gracian, Baltasar

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En los aforismos de Oráculo manual y arte de prudencia (1647), Gracián reflexiona sobre la verdadera naturaleza del éxito. Este es el eje central de El criticón (tres partes, que aparecieron en 1651, 1653 y 1657), novela alegórica que gira en torno a las peripecias de los dos protagonistas: Andrenio, el buen salvaje que vive en estado natural, y Critilo, el individuo sagaz, prudente y razonable. Gracián y Quevedo son las figuras más relevantes del conceptismo. Las definiciones de Gracián al respecto afirman que el escritor debe mezclar lo complejo y lo breve con precisión aforística. Gracián pretendió establecer asociaciones conceptuales a través del contraste de dos términos en una misma imagen. Creía que estas relaciones entre signos son semejantes a las que se dan entre las cosas reales.

Adversaries of Dance: From the Puritans to the Present

Ann Wagner

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Total reviews: 4 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Excellent, I think? 3 out of 5 stars.
2 of 8 people found this review helpful.

I found this book quite profound, yet mysterious and confusing. Perhaps my knowledge of classical dance is a bit outdated, but I was in Cats. I would have liked more pictures. Despite all of these things I was enlightened by this cryptic tale of a woman and her dog.

what every dancer should know 5 out of 5 stars.
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Despite what another reviewer said, this book is not about
a woman and her dog. It tells who the people are who
are against dancing. It documents how fiercely opposed they
were up to the early part of the 20th century, but unfortunately
says little about later in the 20th century. I suspect the
reviewer who said it was about a woman and her dog did not
want you to read the book. Perhaps the reviewer was one of
the people the book is about.

Editorial Review:

Whether in the private parlor, public hall, commercial 'dance palace' or sleazy dive, dance has long been opposed by those who viewed it as immoral--more preciously as being a danger to the purity of those who practiced it, particularly women. In Adversaries of Dance, Ann Wagner presents a major study of opposition to dance over a period of four centuries in what is now the United States.

Being well-born;: An introduction to heredity and eugenics,

Michael F Guyer

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1916. In this work, it is intended to examine the natural endowment of the child. Since full comprehension of it requires some understanding of the nature of the physical mechanism by which hereditary traits are handed on from generation to generation, a small amount of space is given to this phase. Then, that the reader may appreciate to their fullest extent the facts gathered concerning man, a review of the more significant principles of genetics as revealed through experiments in breeding plants and animals has been undertaken. The main applications of these principles to man is pointed out in a general discussion of human heredity.

The Heredity of Richard Roe: A discussion of the principles of eugenics,

David Starr Jordan

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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

Welfare, Happiness, and Ethics

L. W. Sumner

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Moral philosophers agree that welfare matters. But they disagree about what it is, or how much it matters. Wayne Sumner presents an original theory of welfare, investigating its nature and discussing its importance. He considers and rejects all notable theories of welfare, both objective and subjective, including hedonism and theories founded on desire or preference. His own theory connects welfare closely with happiness or life satisfaction. Reacting against the value pluralism that currently dominates moral philosophy, he advances welfare as the only basic ethical value. He concludes by discussing the implications of this thesis for ethical and political theory. Written in clear, non-technical language, and including a definitive survey of other work in this area, Sumner's book is essential reading for moral philosophers, political theorists, and welfare economists.

Open My Eyes, Open My Soul : Celebrating Our Common Humanity

Coretta Scott King, 32

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It's about time!! 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This book lifts up, acknowledges, rejoices in, and teaches us about our wonderful differences. We learn through this book that we all receive gifts of lessons and experiences handed down through our cultural ties. It shows us how strong, powerful and united we can be. Share this book with loved ones and those who need to hear the message.

Promoting a peaceful world 5 out of 5 stars.
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If everyone in the world read this book, all fighting would stop because people would see every other human being as a brother or sister--not someone "different" just because of the color of their skin or their religion or particular culture. This book is a wake-up call that spawns peaceful feelings and longings for a harmonious world. This book is for everyone--not just members of minority groups. I happen to be Caucasian, but reading these heartfelt stories makes me want to shake people who hate and remind them of what Dr. Martin Luther King sacrificed his life for.

Editorial Review:

Open My Eyes, Open My Soul is a poignant collection of stories and poems about the human family and the challenges and triumphs of overcoming racism and strengthening our connections. With contributions from human rights advocates, celebrities, and writers from all walks of life, Open My Eyes, Open My Soul features writing from:

• Muhammad Ali
• Maya Angelou
• Rev. Michael Beckwith
• Robert Kennedy
• Margaret Cho
• Dr. Bernie Siegel
• Stevie Wonder

Values from the Front Porch: Remembering the Wisdom of Our Grandmothers

Jane Middelton-Moz

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An exploration of traditional grandmotherly guidance provides ageless wisdom for real life situations.

Many today lack the thread and rich hues that were once woven into the fabric which protected and held our ancestors together through challenging times. Family and community ties are often obscured today by cell phones, internet, mega-channel TV selections, video games, fear, materialism, and competition.

In Values from the Front Porch, author Jane Middelton-Moz, explores twenty-three fundamental values and the importance of being more mindful of them in our day-to-day activities. Recognizing the central role that grandmothers have played in many cultures--that of handing down traditions and values to the younger generations--each chapter centers around recollections from people revealing what their grandmothers taught them about a particular virtue, and how these teachings have aided them in their lives. Each chapter concludes with short exercises for strengthening that value in our daily lives.

Uplifting and hopeful, Values from the Front Porch provides lessons we can all incorporate in our own lives to create stronger and more joyful families and communities.

Handbook on Ethical Issues in Aging

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Johnson addresses ethical issues in aging in a variety of contexts--the social cultural environment, physical health care, mental health care, social health care, legal care, and spiritual care. Because long-term aging has created a "new generation" of older adults, some new issues are emerging which need to be addressed from an ethical perspective--elder abuse, physician assisted suicide, dementia, intergenerational equity, guardianship, and living wills. A wide range of experts including physicians, philosophers, lawyers, social workers, nurses, sociologists, public health persons, theologians, historians, and ethicists share their insights on the ethical issues and dilemmas older adults in American society are facing or are likely to face over the life course. Of interest to undergraduate and graduate faculty and students in sociology, social work and social services practitioners, policymakers, and academic and professional libraries.

Nature and man's fate (A Mentor book)

Garrett James Hardin

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The most significant book you'll ever read! 5 out of 5 stars.
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Darwin's evolution is boring, but all encompassing. This book makes it understandable and interesting for those not interested in reading the Origen of the Species. Who would? You will see how the principles make so many daily encounters make sense. Evolution is not just for species. It's for everything.

The Ethical Decision-Making Manual for Helping Professionals

Sarah O. Steinman, Nan Franks Richardson, Tim McEnroe

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Great pactical overview of professional ethics! 5 out of 5 stars.
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I have found this bookto be a great teaching tool for ourses and workshops. also a good basic reference guide for all helping professionals.

Editorial Review:

This practical workbook provides current and future helping professionals with step-by-step guidelines for examining and resolving professional ethical dilemmas. It's the authors' belief that most serious ethical problems can be avoided by practitioners who have a strong sense of ethical self-awareness and an ability to stay out of "ethical traps" that result from their own experiences and preconceptions. Forty-nine "ethical dilemmas" are included for classroom discussion and resolution, along with the authors' suggestions for resolving them based on a process of analysis unique to this book.