Lisa Hill

In this debut collection of thought provoking poetry and prose; you will find a vast variety of topics - including sensitive, controversial and dark disturbing issues; and light hearted and inspiring words. There is an awareness and empathy for those going through a diverse range of difficult situations in life. These are poetic opinion pieces; also sharing some personal life experience on love, grief, emotional struggles and relationships. Other themes include - addiction, depression, suicide, injustice, cruelty and freedom. The meaning behind each of the 79 poems are unambiguous and easy to read. The motive is to spark conversations and open debates; to inspire and to care for ourselves and for each other. With hope that the power of words can make all the difference. For a kinder world

This book uniquely recovers and assesses Stoic political thought by tracking its uptake into Western modernity and exploring the extent of its impact. Classical Stoicism has lately seen a popular resurgence inspiring self-help books and therapeutic treatments for anxiety and depression. As a scholarly source for the Western political tradition, it is even more important. Yet, as A.A. Long once observed: “[o]f all the ancient philosophies, Stoicism has probably had the most diffused” yet least “adequately acknowledged influence on Western thought.” This close textual study not only provides the first systematic study of the political content of Stoic thought but also establishes the hitherto under-appreciated influence of classical Stoicism on the political thought of the long eighteenth century and beyond in Europe and particularly Britain. The Stoic ideas upon which we focus include their cosmopolitanism, their contribution tosociability and self-interest debates, their influence on modern feminism and utilitarianism, and their prefiguration of modern conceptions of personal rights.

This open access book represents the first comprehensive, Australia-focused treatment of the problem of false election information disseminated for the purpose of gaining an electoral advantage. It explores cautious legal regulation as the most effective and decisive approach to the issue. In doing so, the book demonstrates that, although experiments with such remedies have met with mixed success elsewhere, they are nevertheless viable, especially in Australia where they have strong public support and are able to withstand constitutional challenge.

This book uniquely recovers and assesses Stoic political thought by tracking its uptake into Western modernity and exploring the extent of its impact. Classical Stoicism has lately seen a popular resurgence inspiring self-help books and therapeutic treatments for anxiety and depression. As a scholarly source for the Western political tradition, it is even more important. Yet, as A.A. Long once observed: “[o]f all the ancient philosophies, Stoicism has probably had the most diffused” yet least “adequately acknowledged influence on Western thought.” This close textual study not only provides the first systematic study of the political content of Stoic thought but also establishes the hitherto under-appreciated influence of classical Stoicism on the political thought of the long eighteenth century and beyond in Europe and particularly Britain. The Stoic ideas upon which we focus include their cosmopolitanism, their contribution tosociability and self-interest debates, their influence on modern feminism and utilitarianism, and their prefiguration of modern conceptions of personal rights.

Adam Smith is commonly conceived as either an economist or a moral philosopher so his importance as a political thinker has been somewhat neglected and, at times, even denied. This book reveals the integrated, deeply political project that lies at the heart of Smith’s thought, showing both the breadth and novelty of Smith’s approach to political thought. A key argument running through the book is that attempts to locate Smith on the left-right spectrum (however that was interpreted in the eighteenth century) are mistaken: his position was ultimately dictated by his social scientific and economic thought rather than by ideology or principle. Through examining Smith’s political interests and positions, this book reveals that apparent tensions in Smith's thought are generally a function of his willingness to abandon, not only proto-liberal principles, but even the principles of his own social science when the achievement of good outcomes was at stake. Despite the common perception, negative liberty was not the be-all and end-all for Smith; rather, welfare was his main concern and he should therefore be understood as a thinker just as interested in what we would now call positive liberty. The book will uniquely show that Smith’s approach was basically coherent, not muddled, ad hoc, or ‘full of slips’; in other words, that it is a system unified by his social science and his practical desire to maximise welfare.

Adam Smith is commonly conceived as either an economist or a moral philosopher so his importance as a political thinker has been somewhat neglected and, at times, even denied. This book reveals the integrated, deeply political project that lies at the heart of Smith’s thought, showing both the breadth and novelty of Smith’s approach to political thought. A key argument running through the book is that attempts to locate Smith on the left-right spectrum (however that was interpreted in the eighteenth century) are mistaken: his position was ultimately dictated by his social scientific and economic thought rather than by ideology or principle. Through examining Smith’s political interests and positions, this book reveals that apparent tensions in Smith's thought are generally a function of his willingness to abandon, not only proto-liberal principles, but even the principles of his own social science when the achievement of good outcomes was at stake. Despite the common perception, negative liberty was not the be-all and end-all for Smith; rather, welfare was his main concern and he should therefore be understood as a thinker just as interested in what we would now call positive liberty. The book will uniquely show that Smith’s approach was basically coherent, not muddled, ad hoc, or ‘full of slips’; in other words, that it is a system unified by his social science and his practical desire to maximise welfare.

Once upon time, in a land far far away, up on a big hill, overlooking a beautiful green valley below, surrounded by mountains, lived a unique family called the cockatoos. Their little cottage consisted of a thatched roof and tiny round windows, a few storybook rooms, and was actually shaped like a Cuckatoo There were eight members of this family. There was Ashley, their mom, Tyler, their dad, along with three sets of twins BooBoo and WaWa, 9, were the oldest boys. Lulu and LaLa, 7, were the middle girls, and GooGoo and GaGa, 3, were the youngest boys. On any given day, BooBoo and WaWa would somehow find a way to create some kind of mischievous havoc and getting into a lot of trouble. BooBoo always seemed to manage to drag his timid "partner in crime," WaWa, with him. WaWa was always frightened and nervous but he didn't want to let his brother down. BooBoo, on the other hand, always confident and excited, seemed to fancy himself as a young Huckleberry Finn and WaWa as a young Tom Sawyer. But, in fact, they each resembled someone more like "Dennis the Menace " Thus begins the adventures of BooBoo and WaWa, embarking on their journeys, filled withexciting tales, each one ending with a moral that will teach both of them a valuable life lesson, which all of their younger readers coukd benefit from. So, come along and share with us "The Exciting Adventures of BooBoo and WaWa "

Triathlon the Ultimate Sport is the ultimate guide to taking your triathlon goals to the next level. This book is written and formatted to be easy to read and apply the information presented. Whether you are just starting out or finishing your tenth triathlon Triathlon the Ultimate Sport has something for everyone. In depth training plans for all levels, beginner, intermediate, and advanced. A 24 week Ironman distance training program, and scores of thoughts, tips, and tricks to make your training the best it can be. So put on your swim goggles, grease up your bike gears, and lace up those running shoes and get started.