The Evolution of Gods: The Scientific Origin of Divinity and Religions by Ajay Kansal (1 Review)    Price verified 5 minutes ago

This book explains why, when and how humanity invented various religions and gods. The process began around 100,000 years ago; during this epoch, many nomadic human bands, all over the world, invented primitive languages and began to decipher each happening around them. Whatever they could not comprehend, their chiefs or priests attributed to some unseen power. At some point in time, we do not know exactly when it happened, humans invented an activity: they began to worship each seen or unseen power, which was beyond their control, ...

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Be Your Own Guru: 34 Essays on Figuring Out Life by Anastasia Petrenko (9 Reviews)    Price verified 3 hours ago

It's time to shatter the shackles of mediocrity and embrace a life as it is: hard yet fascinating. Be Your Own Guru is a refreshing take on self-help. Instead of telling you what to do and think, this book invites you to assess your assumptions and break free from narratives that don't serve you in living your best life. Featuring 34 insightful essays, each accompanied by thought-provoking questions and practical exercises, this book will inspire you to reflect on your beliefs and values, ultimately aligning them with your ...

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THE History of Gaza: Echoes of Gaza: Palestine by CARMEN CONSTANTIN Price verified 5 hours ago

Description: Discover the captivating history of Gaza in this thrilling and insightful book, The History of Gaza. Dive into the heart of the ancient city and explore the rich tapestry of civilizations that have shaped its identity. Uncover the story of Gaza's origins, from its ancient Canaanite roots to its pivotal role in the Palestinian conflict. Delve into the fascinating accounts of notable historical events and learn about the diverse cultures that have influenced Gaza through the ages. From the magnificent architectural ...

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The Discourse of Conflict: Nonverbal semiotics and discursive practice in Northern Ireland's Troubles 1977-82 by Warren Hately (1 Review)    Price verified 6 hours ago

The Discourse of Conflict focuses on the "prison war" between Republican inmates and their British captors, and the subsequent "dirty" protest and hunger strikes, to deal with two problems central to contemporary philosophy: the unacknowledged bias of structuralist theory towards linguistic signs and the lack of a coherent theorisation of social conflict. To address these conundrums, Hately reconciles Saussurean and Peircean semiotics and then uses Ruthrof's corporeal pragmatics to break from the verbocentric idea of language as a ...

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ON WHAT LANGUAGE IS: And how it is possible by Fred Jaeger (1 Review)    Price verified 4 hours ago

An original review of how verbal meaning is effected (through the iterative uses of sounds and marks) as that relates to conceptions of the world, to human behaviour and to the human self. That leads to the disappearance of language understood as a self-standing entity (as this or that language). Language is possible only as wholly and thoroughly integrated with the conduct of human life. A massively rich understanding of language then emerges, akin to the ancient concept of the Logos. On What Language Is sets out a wide range of ...

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How to Talk to Anyone: Healthy Approach to Raise Confidence and Charisma, to Improve Communication and Social Skills, and to Master Small Talk (Make ... by Paul Newcomer (175 Reviews)    Price verified one hour ago

IMAGINE HAVING THE POWER TO CAPTIVATE, CHARM, AND SPEAK WITH UNSHAKEABLE CONFIDENCE. IMAGINE ENTERING ANY ROOM AND STRIKING UP A CONVERSATION THAT WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD YOU TO MAKE REAL FRIENDS. Yes, this power can be yours, and it's all tucked away inside the pages of Paul Newcomer's ground-breaking book, "How to Talk to Anyone: Healthy Approach to Raise Confidence and Charisma, to Improve Communication and Social Skills, and to Master Small Talk." In this insightful and practical guide, you'll explore the relationship between ...

Genre: Politics & Social Sciences