Biography: philosophy and social sciences

A coming-of-age memoir of addiction, ambition and redemption in the high-stakes world of Michelin star kitchens.

A RENOWNED LEADERSHIP EXPERT EXAMINES THE LIFE OF R ONALD REAGAN, EXTRACTING THE KEY C OMPONENTS OF HIS IMMENSE S UCCESSPERSONAL AND PROFESSIONALAND OFFERS AN ILLUMINATING MODEL F OR LEADERS AND MANAGERS IN EVERY WALK OF LIFE.

A definitive biography of the French aristocrat who became one of democracy's greatest championsIn 1831, at the age of twenty-five, Alexis de Tocqueville made his fateful journey to America, where he observed the thrilling reality of a functioning democracy.

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the authors of the #1 New York Times bestseller Mrs.

Gustav Schmoller (1838–1917) prägte die Sozialwissenschaften im Deutschen Kaiserreich wie kaum ein anderer.

This edition includes a packet of Andrew Hudgins's favorite jokes, plus original commentary by the author.

Written by eleven leading anthropologists from around the world, this volume extends the insights of Fredrik Barth, one of the most important anthropologists of the twentieth century, to push even further at the frontiers of anthropology and honor his memory.

From Americas premier sportswriter, the definitive, #1 New York Times bestselling biography of Joe Paterno and the story of Americas love affair with football.

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING CHLO GRACE MORETZ A ';captivating' (The New York Times Book Review), award-winning memoir and instant New York Times bestseller that goes far beyond its riveting medical mystery, Brain on Fire is a powerful account of one woman's struggle to recapture her identity.

"e;My Philosophy"e; is a 1949 work by Benedetto Croce containing many of his essays on philosophy together with various writings on the subjects of morality ad politics.

';An elegiac yet exuberant new memoir' (The New York Times Book Review)Bill Walton's New York Times bestselling memoir about his recovery from debilitating physical injury and how lessons from John Wooden at UCLA (and the music of the Grateful Dead) inspired his darkest hours.

How a famous painting opens a window into the life, times, and philosophy of Rene DescartesIn the Louvre museum hangs a portrait that is considered the iconic image of Rene Descartes, the great seventeenth-century French philosopher.

The definitive one-volume collection of Jung quotationsC.

An exhilarating true story that reads like a spy thriller about a former CIA operative recruited out of Iran, while he served as a member of the secretive and highly feared Revolutionary Guards of Iran.

In January 2008, movie star Patrick Swayze was given the worst news of his life.

Wie kann Bildung außerhalb von Bildungsinstitutionen gedacht werden?

"e;While its well known that food and stories make for a great combination, Muffins & Mayhem takes their relationship to a whole new level.

In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Calgary Stampede, Bryden presents this #1 Calgary Herald bestseller detailing the fascinating true story of the romance that started the Stampede.

An original, unified reconstruction of Mill's moral and political philosophy-one that finally reveals its consistency and full powerFew thinkers have been as influential as John Stuart Mill, whose philosophy has arguably defined Utilitarian ethics and modern liberalism.

Le débat autour du mythe en tant que concept opposé à la pensée scientifique actuelle est au cœur de ce livre.

In this remarkable tale of hope and survival, Hannah Luce tells how, as the sole survivor of a terrible plane crash, she came to grips with her faith: a calamitous, fascinating memoir, written with surprising spiritual sophistication (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

Die Studie zeichnet die Entwicklung des Verhältnisses zwischen Christen und Juden in Palästina in den vier Jahrhunderten nach der Christianisierung des Landes seit Konstantin nach.

Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910) was a British physician.

Beyond Meetings with Remarkable Men into the truth behind the self-crafted mythology of Gurdjieff's life *; Reveals evidence that Gurdjieff was a secret Freemason, relying on hypnotism, psychic research and spiritualism*; Explores the profound influence of the Yezidis, esoteric Christianity, and the ';gnostics' of Islam, the Sufis, on Gurdjieff's Fourth Way teachings and the ';Work'*; Uncovers the truth behind Gurdjieff's relations with Aleister Crowley*; Accurately dates Gurdjieff's real activities, particularly his enigmatic early lifeIn November 1949, architect Frank Lloyd Wright announced the death of ';the greatest man in the world,' yet few knew who he was talking about.

The New York Times bestselling reinterpretation of the Ten Commandments from the larger, louder half of the world-famous magic duo Penn & Teller.

What was the cultural legacy of enslaved Africans in the American South, and how has that legacy been handed through generations?

La biografía total de Karl Marx.

A compelling collection of the life-changing writings of William JamesWilliam James-psychologist, philosopher, and spiritual seeker-is one of those rare writers who can speak directly and powerfully to anyone about life's meaning and worth, and whose ideas change not only how people think but how they live.

Montesquieu and Social Theory details Montesquieu's contribution to sociology.

***"e;One of the marvels of this furious book is how insolent and funny Lavin is; she refuses to soft-pedal the monstrous views she encounters.