W tej strefie proponujemy bardzo szeroką ofertę z dziedziny psychologii oraz dziedzin powiązanych: astronomii i astrofizyki, ekologii, filozofii, kultury, podróżnictwa, religii, socjologii, sztuki. Szczególnie polecamy z tej kategorii bestseller pt. Księga Urantii. Księga Urantii podaje jasną i zwięzłą integracją nauki, filozofii i religii. Ci, którzy ją czytali i zgłębiali, wierzą, że Księga Urantii może wnieść bardzo wiele wartości do religijnej i filozoficznej myśli ludzi tego świata.
A lavishly illustrated guide to the history of design, this book showcases more than 100 of the most groundbreaking and important design classics ever created - from the 1860s to the present.
Discover the story of design and its evolution from the industrial revolution to
the modern day - from William Morris wallpaper and the Swiss Army Knife to 21st-century icons of design such as the Apple iPad and Philippe Starck's Master's Chair.
With stunning photography and useful explanatory pull-outs of characteristic features, each entry shows you the numerous ways in which art and engineering have created products that are both functional and beautiful. Comprehensive profiles of each celebrated design explain why each one was created, and who for, and how innovations in technology and materials made its creation possible.
Covering design in all of its various forms: from product and interior design to furniture, glassware, tableware, textiles, car design, electronics, and graphics, Great Designs is perfect for anyone with an interest in the subject.
Demystifying the key ideas of the world's greatest philosophers, and exploring all of the most important branches of thought including philosophy of science, philosophy of religion and feminist philosophy in a uniquely visual way, this book is the perfect introduction to the history of philosophy.
A clear and accessible guide to philosophy, How Philosophy Works combines bold infographics and jargon-free text to demystify fundamental concepts. Covering everything from ethics to epistemology and phenomenology, the book presents the ideas and theories of key philosophical traditions and philosophers - from Plato and Socrates to Nietzsche and Wittgenstein via Kant - in a novel, easy-to-understand way.
Its infographics will help you to understand the elements of philosophy on a conceptual level and, by tackling life's ""big questions"", it will help you to look at the world in an entirely new way.
With its unique graphic approach and clear, authoritative text, How Philosophy Works is the perfect introduction to philosophy, and the ideal companion to DK's The Philosophy Book in the ""Big Ideas"" series.
"This space encyclopedia for children is packed with amazing facts and mind-blowing images of the wonders of the solar system and beyond - from black holes and the big bang to supernovas and comets.
Incredible cross-sections and lifelike cutaways created with ground-breaking CGI imagery reveal the inner workings of moons, planets, stars, space stations, rockets, and space suits.
Bursting with up-to-date facts, infographics, and the latest NASA images, Knowledge Encyclopedia Space is sure to enthral and inform readers of all ages. Every topic is covered in depth and detail while remaining easy to understand at a glance."
This book is packed with children's Bible stories, from the creation story, to the history of the Old Testament prophets, to the nativity story and Jesus' resurrection.
DK's The Children's Bible is a children's book for ages 9-11. It features more than 150 of the best-loved stories from the Bible, covering both the Old Testament and the New Testament. Beautiful illustrations and colour photographs of artefacts and historical objects add context to the tales. Bible maps and pictures of famous biblical locations as they are today make this the perfect modern Bible.
All stories are told in a clear and exciting way that encourages young readers to read alone or with a helping hand. The meaning of each Bible story and of Jesus' parables are explained to further bring them to life. Discover stories about Adam and Eve, Noah's ark, David and Goliath, Jonah and the whale, the birth of Jesus, and read the words of Jesus Christ in parables such as The Good Samaritan and the tale of the prodigal son. Find out the meaning of Jesus' crucifixion and how the apostles created the early Christian Church after his death.
DK's The Children's Bible is the perfect introduction to the greatest story ever told
The whole family will be inspired by the Bible stories in this beautifully illustrated volume. Special features throughout bring new understanding to the texts.
Using original text from the New International Version, this Illustrated Family Bible has sold more than 60,000 copies worldwide. It features the most important bible stories of the Old and New Testaments. Chapter and verse references pick out the meaning behind the stories, covering everything from Abraham and the chosen people, to Jesus' early years and the growth of the Church.
Superb, colourful artworks convey the drama of the Bible, bringing characters and places to life. Comprehensive background information, including maps and photographs, sets the stories in their social, historical and geographical context.
The Illustrated Family Bible offers a great introduction to Bible stories that the whole family can enjoy.
What do synagogues look like? What are Yom Kippur and Hanukkah? Find out in Eyewitness Judaism and discover the turbulent history of this fascinating religion. From the origins of the Jewish people to their contribution to the arts and sciences, you'll explore every aspect of Jewish religion and culture.
Eyewitness reference books are now more interactive and colourful, with new infographics, statistics, facts and timelines, plus Eyewitness Judaism also includes a giant fold-out wall chart full of facts, perfect for bedrooms or classrooms.
Great for projects or just for fun, learn everything you need to know about Judaism with Eyewitness.
This enticing introduction to art appreciation for children looks at art history, themes in art, and art techniques - from cave paintings to modern art.
Children will learn to step back, think, and look at art in a new way. This fabulous book explores themes in art, including women in art and symbolism in art. Kids will be encouraged to look closely at a painting and understand why and how it was made.
By tapping into STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Maths), Art ... And How it Works helps with the understanding of colour and the materials artists use. The mathematical side of art will be highlighted and kids will learn about patterns and shapes in art.
The book looks at the history of art for kids - from prehistoric paintings, Impressionism, abstract art, through to the art of today. It includes biographies of major artists from Fra Angelico to David Hockney. Art ... And How it Works cuts through the jargon that surrounds the art world and offers a fresh, new, and accessible approach for kids.
This essential survival guide for intrepid young explorers shows the skills and techniques you need for outdoor adventure, from maps and navigation to camping.
Learn the basics - from picking the best campground to knowing how to build a shelter - with clear step-by-step illustrations. Find out why not to camp under a tree, how to make a bed of leaves, and learn useful knots to secure your camp. Once you're safely in your shelter, discover how to net a fish, purify water, light a fire with flint and steel, and cook your catch.
Find out what to take on your expedition, how to plan your route, and what to include in your survival kit. Then have fun learning camp craft and bushcraft skills. To help you find your way, this book shows you how to use a map and compass, or the Sun and stars as a guide. Discover the best way to hike over terrains, including forests, swamps, sand, snow, and ice. Learn, too, how to predict the weather by observing clouds and wind direction.
So start packing your rucksack for an outdoor adventure and don't forget your copy of Survival for Beginners.
A lively and accessible book for teens on the history, pioneers, theories, questions, arguments, and daily reality of feminism today.
What is feminism? Combining insightful text with graphic illustrations, this engaging book introduces young adult readers to a subject that should matter to everyone. Posed as a series of questions, Feminism is... tackles the most intriguing and relevant topics, such as "Are all people equal?", "Do boys and girls learn the same things?" and "Why do women earn less than men?" Find out what equality for women really means, get a short history of feminism, and take a look at the issues that affect women at work, in the home, and around sex and identity. Meet, too, some great women, such as Gloria Steinem, Frida Kahlo, and Malala Yousafzi, "rebel girls" who refused to accept the status quo of their day and blazed a trail for others to follow.
With more than 50 questions that address key feminist concerns, Feminism is... takes on the issues, is informative, and always thought-provoking.
Pojawienie się adhortacji papieża Franciszka Gaudete et exsultate na temat świętości w życiu chrześcijanina stało się dla wielu osób punktem wyjścia do refleksji na temat samego określenia, które w kulturze współczesnej wydaje się nieco „staroświeckie” jak ze słownika naszych dziadków albo po prostu nie istnieje w pewnych kręgach.
Mówiąc językiem naszych czasów, świętość posiada swoiste „obciążenie kulturowe”, a więc przykrywa je otoczka uprzedzeń i uproszczeń, które rozmyły to pojęcie. A jednak do dziś dążenie do świętości jest podstawowym programem formacji proponowanej w Kościele i przez Kościół oraz „mianownikiem”, który opisuje godność ucznia Chrystusa w różnorodności sposobów jego realizacji (poszczególne powołania stanowić mogą wówczas „liczebnik”, by pozostać przy języku matematyki). Niemniej jednak, w pamięci zbiorowej „świętość” stała się synonimem nie tyle zwyczajnej kondycji chrześcijanina, „wysokiej miary codziennego życia” (by przywołać słynną definicję świętości Jana Pawła II), ile nadzwyczajnych darów, osiąganych przez niektórych, jedynie tych kanonizowanych. Świętość staje się tym, do czego trudno dotrzeć: wzniosłym ideałem etycznym, dostępnym tylko niektórym, a więc mówiąc współczesnym językiem swoistym produktem limitowanym, który wzbudza zainteresowanie, ale generalnie z zasady pozostaje dla nielicznych.
Tymczasem wbrew dylematowi ukrytemu w tytułowym pytaniu książki nie chodzi o wybieranie na zasadzie „albo” – „albo”, lecz wybór obu elementów: łaski i wysiłku. Świętość jest „skutkiem” udzielenia łaski, jej bezwarunkowym przyjęciem i dalszym postępowaniem w wolności, a więc z „wysiłkiem”, pracą czy ascezą. Ludzkie staranie nie jest „przyczyną” łaski, ale jej owocem, który dokonuje przemiany człowieka, nie tylko zewnętrznej, lecz także wewnętrznej (co określa się mianem „usprawiedliwienia”). Nie chodzi o bierne przyjmowanie łaski, która ma zastąpić naturę w jej działaniu, ale doprowadzić do „przedziwnej wymiany” (admirabile commercium), między tym, co ludzkie, a tym, co boskie – na wzór tajemnicy Wcielenia, która zawsze pozostaje paradygmatem dla zrozumienia czegokolwiek sensownego w egzystencji chrześcijańskiej.
Ukazywanie świętości przez pryzmat relacji ma swoje ważne konsekwencje dla teologicznego dyskursu. Pokazuje bowiem, że uczniowie Jezusa nie są wyizolowanym indywiduum, ale tworzą, tkają całość, pozostając w relacji do Boga, innych oraz siebie. Przyjęcie do Kościoła to nie zapisanie się do organizacji, ale wejście w nowy porządek relacji (pojęcie instytucjonalności wymaga zapewne szerszej refleksji). Relacyjność i wspólnotowość zachęca do zrozumienia odpowiedzialności za innych, zaangażowania na ich rzecz, która pcha ku misji. Świętość to zaangażowanie, to jego nowe imię. W ten sposób zyskuje na wyrazistości obraz Kościoła, który ciągle wychodzi ku nowym wyzwaniom, na peryferie współczesnego świata, aby pokazywać, że nie jest „dla-siebie”.
Książka, którą przekazujemy czytelnikowi, jest owocem międzynarodowej konferencji naukowej zorganizowanej w dniu 26 października 2018 roku na Wydziale Teologicznym UMK w Toruniu, podczas której zastanawiano się nad teologicznymi konotacjami terminu „świętość”, jak również powszechnym powołaniem do świętości oraz wypływającymi z tego konsekwencjami na wielu odcinkach życia.
Fragm. ze Słowa wstępnego
Powołanie cyklu monografii poświęconych szeroko rozumianej kulturze, sztuce oraz edukacji artystycznej jest odpowiedzią na potrzebę stworzenia forum wymiany poglądów i opinii. Jego głównym celem jest zebranie i upowszechnienie w postaci artykułów współczesnych koncepcji, analiz, wyników badań,metod pracy utrwalających dorobek środowiska naukowo-artystycznego, a także ukazanie ogółowi społeczeństwa znaczenia edukacji artystycznej.
Tematem przewodnim pierwszego tomu jest kultura wizualna. Monografia pokazuje różne konteksty obrazowania we współczesnej kulturze. Jednym z nich jest kultura wizualna postrzegana w perspektywie sztuki,związana z dziedziną sztuk pięknych, odbieranych przez zmysł wzroku i koncentrująca się na zjawiskach odnoszonych do nowych technologii i specyfiki ponowoczesnej widzialności. Z kolei kultura wizualna postrzegana w perspektywie edukacyjnej związana jest z analizą środowiska wizualnego człowieka wraz z całym obszarem cyberprzestrzeni, nowych technologii i sztuki pod kątem inicjowania procesu alfabetyzacji wizualnej.
The updated edition of the authoritative and comprehensive guide to construction practice
The revised fourth edition of Barry's Advanced Construction of Buildings expands on the resource that has become a standard text on the construction of buildings. The fourth edition covers the construction of larger-scale buildings (primarily residential, commercial and industrial) constructed with load bearing frames in timber, concrete and steel; supported by chapters on offsite construction, piling, envelopes to framed buildings, fit-out and second fix, lifts and escalators, building pathology, upgrading and demolition.
The author covers the functional and performance requirements of the main building elements as well as building efficiency and information on meeting the challenges of limiting the environmental impact of buildings. Each chapter includes new "at a glance" summaries that introduce the basic material giving a good understanding of the main points quickly and easily. The text is fully up to date with the latest building regulations and construction technology. This important resource:
Covers design, technology, offsite construction, site assembly and environmental issues of larger-scale buildings including primarily residential, commercial and industrial buildings constructed with load bearing frames
Highlights the concept of building efficiency, with better integration of the topics throughout the text
Offers new "at a glance" summaries at the beginning of each chapter
Is a companion to Barry's Introduction to Construction of Buildings, fourth edition
Written for undergraduate students and those working towards similar NQF level 5 and 6 qualifications in building and construction, Barry's Advanced Construction of Buildings is a practical and highly illustrated guide to construction practice. It covers the materials and technologies involved in constructing larger scale buildings.
Sketches in the Theory of Culture is a remarkable work by all measures. Written by Zygmunt Bauman when he was still a professor in Poland, and originally intended for publication in 1968, it was suppressed by the Polish government in the wave of repression following the protests in March of that year. For decades, it was thought to be lost. Astonishingly, it survived in the form of an uncorrected set of proofs which was recently discovered, and is the basis of this edition.
Now published in English for the first time, this book sheds new light on Bauman’s work prior to his emigration and illuminates the intellectual climate of Poland in the late 1960s. Bauman’s pursuit of a semiotic theory of culture includes a discussion of processes of individualization and the intensification of global ties, anticipating themes that became central to his later work. Though this book stands as a testament to a historical moment, it also transcends it. ‘[W]e live in an age that seems, for the first time in human history, to acknowledge cultural multiplicity as an innate and fixed feature of the world, one which gives rise to new forms of identity that are at ease with plurality, like a fish in water’, writes Bauman – a statement that is as true today as it was when he penned it in the 1960s.
Sketches in the Theory of Culture is a strikingly prescient reflection on culture and society by one of the most influential social thinkers of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries. It will appeal to students and scholars across the social sciences and humanities and to the many readers of Bauman’s work.
We are living in a period of great uncertainty. Votes for Brexit and Trump, along with widespread political volatility, are not only causing turmoil; they are signs that many long-predicted tipping points in media and politics have been reached. Such changes have worrying implications for democracies everywhere.
In this text, Aeron Davis bridges old and new to map the shifts and analyse what they mean for our aging democracies. Why are volatile, polarized electorates no longer prepared to support established political parties? Why are large parts of the legacy media either dying or dismissed as 'fake news'? How is social media rapidly rewriting the rules? And why do some democratic leaders look more like dictators, and pollsters and economists more like fortune tellers? These questions and more are addressed in the book.
Political Communication: A New Introduction for Crisis Times both introduces and challenges the established literature. It will appeal to advanced students, scholars and anyone else trying to understand the precarious state of today's media and political landscape.
New technologies have opened up fresh possibilities for public diplomacy, but this has not erased the importance of history. On the contrary, the lessons of the past seem more relevant than ever, in an age in which communications play an unprecedented role. Whether communications are electronic or hand-delivered, the foundations remain as valid today as they ever have been.
Blending history with insights from international relations, communication studies, psychology, and contemporary practice, Cull explores the five core areas of public diplomacy: listening, advocacy, cultural diplomacy, exchanges, and international broadcasting. He unpacks the approaches which have dominated in recent years – nation-branding and partnership – and sets out the foundations for successful global public engagement. Rich with case studies and examples drawn from ancient times through to our own digital age, the book shows the true capabilities and limits of emerging platforms and technologies, as well as drawing on lessons from the past which can empower us and help us to shape the future.
This comprehensive and accessible introduction is essential reading for students, scholars, and practitioners, as well as anyone interested in understanding or mobilizing global public opinion.
Jean-Jacques Rousseau is one of the most controversial philosophers of the eighteenth century, and his groundbreaking work still provokes heated debate in contemporary political theory.
In this book, Céline Spector, one of the world’s foremost experts on Rousseau’s thought, provides an accessible introduction to his moral, social and political theory. She explores the themes and central concepts of his thought, ranging from the state of nature, the social contract and the general will to natural and political freedom, religion and education. She combines a skilful exposition of Rousseau as a ‘man of paradoxes’ with a discussion of his often-overlooked ideas on knowledge, political economy and international relations.
The book traces both the overall unity and the significant changes in Rousseau’s philosophy, accounting for its complexity and for the importance of its legacy. It will be essential reading for scholars, students and general readers interested in the Enlightenment and more broadly in the history of modern political thought and philosophy.
Increasingly age appears to be the key dividing line in contemporary politics. Young people across the globe are embracing left-wing ideas and supporting figures such as Corbyn and Sanders. Where has this ‘Generation Left’ come from? How can it change the world?
This compelling book by Keir Milburn traces the story of Generation Left. Emerging in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crash, it has now entered the electoral arena and found itself vying for dominance with ageing right-leaning voters and a ‘Third Way’ political elite unable to accept the new realities.
By offering a new concept of political generations, Milburn unveils the ideas, attitudes and direction of Generation Left and explains how the age gap can be bridged by reinventing youth and adulthood. This book is essential reading for anyone, young or old, who is interested in addressing the multiple crises of our time.
When we look back from the vantage point of the 21st century and ask ourselves what the previous century was all about, what do we see? Our first inclination is to focus on historical events: the 20th century was the age of two devastating world wars, of totalitarian regimes and terrible atrocities like the Holocaust – ‚the age of extremes‘, to use Hobsbawm’s famous phrase. But in this new book, the philosopher Peter Sloterdijk argues that we will never understand the 20th century if we focus on events and ideologies. Rather, in his view, the predominant motif of the 20th century is what Badiou called a passion for the real, which manifests itself as the will to actualize the truth directly in the here and now.
Drawing on his Spheres trilogy, Sloterdijk interprets the actualization of the real in the 20th century as a passion for economic and technological ‚antigravitation‘. The rise of consumerism and the easing of the burdens of human life by the constant deployment of new technologies have killed off the kind of radicalism that was rooted in the belief that power would rise from a material base of production. If the 20th century can still inspire us today, it is because the fundamental shift that it brought about opened the way for a critique of extremist reason, a post-Marxist theory of enrichment and a general economy of energy resources based on excess and dissipation.
While developing his highly original interpretation of the 20th century, Sloterdijk also addresses a series of related topics including the meaning of the Anthropocene, the domestication of humans and the significance of the sea. The volume also includes major new pieces on Derrida and on Heidegger’s politics. This work by one of the most original thinkers today will appeal to students and scholars across the humanities and social sciences, as well as anyone interested in philosophy and critical theory today.
Every human is born with multifarious potential. Why, then, do parents, schools and employers insist that we restrict our many talents and interests; that we 'specialise' in just one?
We've been sold a myth, that to 'specialise' is the only way to pursue truth, identity, or even a livelihood. Yet specialisation is nothing but an outdated system that fosters ignorance, exploitation and disillusionment and thwarts creativity, opportunity and progress.
Following a series of exchanges with the world’s greatest historians, futurists, philosophers and scientists, Waqas Ahmed has weaved together a narrative of history and a vision for the future that seeks to disrupt this prevailing system of unwarranted ‘hyper-specialisation.’
In The Polymath, Waqas shows us that there is another way of thinking and being. Through an approach that is both philosophical and practical, he sets out a cognitive journey towards reclaiming your innate polymathic state. Going further, he proposes nothing less than a cultural revolution in our education and professional structures, whereby everyone is encouraged to express themselves in multiple ways and fulfil their many-sided potential.
Not only does this enhance individual fulfilment, but in doing so, facilitates a conscious and creative society that is both highly motivated and well equipped to address the complexity of 21st century challenges.
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