Kirjahaku

The Basics of Western Philosophy is an introductory work for students and the general reader. The book is divided into two parts. Part I examines the process of philosophical discourse, including discussions of some of its greatest practitioners, elementary techniques of logical analysis, and a sketch of the history of philosophy from its earliest beginnings among the ancient Greeks to the current day. Part II considers the major problems of philosophy: metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, social philosophy, philosophy of religion, and philosophical anthropology.Each chapter focuses on a set of philosophical concepts that are central to a specific idea in philosophy, while offering insights into philosophical questions relevant to the central problem. The ideas of the great philosophers regarding that problem are presented in detail and subjected to analysis and criticism. Frequent sidebars contain background information or capsule biographies of the philosophers. Included are an extensive bibliography, an index, illustrations, and a timeline that marks the dates of philosophers and schools of philosophy in each era.

Twelve short stories designed to entertain and enlighten the reader about issues of life, how people meet those issues, and use the experience to improve their lives. The twists and turns in each story will bring home a point about life not always thought about.

Twelve short stories designed to entertain and enlighten the reader about issues in life, how people meet those issue, and use the experiences to improve their lives. The twists and turns in each story will bring home a point about life not always thought about.

Most people look at the wealthy and wish they could be rich. They wade into the stock market and perhaps make some money, but then lose some or all of it after the stock market goes into a sudden tailspin. Others make mistakes when buying real estate, whether it's their primary residence, a vacation home, or an investment property. In just about every case, amateur investors don't understand the simple logic of the Investment Pricing Pendulum(TM) or know how to use it to maximize opportunities and minimize mistakes. Even fewer people understand the secret of compounding returns or, more importantly, how to pay the least amount of short-term and long-term taxes on both capital gains and investment income. You need to know how and when to build a portfolio of fixed-income securities, not only to reduce the ups and downs of your investments but to boost their growth speed. In this book, you'll see what it takes and how simple the process can be. As a result, you'll spend less time worrying about money and more time enjoying your life. You'll be able to face unexpected events-both good and not so good-with confidence and resources. Knowing how to get rich and stay rich is in your hands.

Most people look at the wealthy and wish they could be rich. They wade into the stock market and perhaps make some money, but then lose some or all of it after the stock market goes into a sudden tailspin. Others make mistakes when buying real estate, whether it's their primary residence, a vacation home, or an investment property. In just about every case, amateur investors don't understand the simple logic of the Investment Pricing Pendulum(TM) or know how to use it to maximize opportunities and minimize mistakes. Even fewer people understand the secret of compounding returns or, more importantly, how to pay the least amount of short-term and long-term taxes on both capital gains and investment income. You need to know how and when to build a portfolio of fixed-income securities, not only to reduce the ups and downs of your investments but to boost their growth speed. In this book, you'll see what it takes and how simple the process can be. As a result, you'll spend less time worrying about money and more time enjoying your life. You'll be able to face unexpected events-both good and not so good-with confidence and resources. Knowing how to get rich and stay rich is in your hands.

Amy Leonard is a hard charging, brilliant senior associate up for a partnership at a world renown financial engineering firm. Suddenly, she is staring into an abyss, having to choose between two irreversible, life altering options. Reggie Boykin, her prot g at her firm, offers her a "noble but stupid" third option. Amy reluctantly realizes the third option, no matter how difficult it would be, may be the least bad of the three options. Amy knows Reggie has a dark secret in his life that keeps him unsmiling and insulated emotionally from others. With the third option, each of them find what they need in life is not so different. It wasn't until the past intruded and threatened to destroy both of their lives that they understand what is important. Amy must confront her greatest fear - twice. Only then does she understand what she has been looking for. A Third Option is an easy to read story that will make the reader cry, laugh, and be sorry it's over.

Amy Leonard is a hard charging, brilliant senior associate up for a partnership at a world renown financial engineering firm. Suddenly she is staring into an abyss, having to choose between two irreversible, life altering options. Reggie Boykin, her prot g at her firm offers her a "noble but stupid" third option. Amy reluctantly realizes the third option, no matter how difficult it would be is the least bad of the three options. Amy knows Reggie has a dark secret in his life that keeps him unsmiling and insulated emotionally from others. With the third option, each of them find what they need in life is not so different. It wasn't until the past intruded and threatened to destroy both of their lives that they understand what is important. Amy must confront her greatest fear - twice. Only then does she understand what she has been looking for. A Third Option is an easy to read story that will make the reader cry, laugh, and be sorry it is over.