Basic Structures of Reality

With the advent of the internet and handheld or wearable media systems that plunge the user into 360º video, augmented—or virtual reality—technology is changing how stories are told and created. In th

If you are looking for a quick nuts-and-bolts overview, turn to Schaum's Easy Outlines!Schaum's Easy Outline of Basic Electricity is a pared-down, simplified, and tightly focused review of the topic.

This book offers a critical examination of existing cycling structures and the current policy and practices used to promote cycling in Europe. An international range of contributors provide an interdi

Democracies are in danger. Around the world, a rising wave of populist leaders threatens to erode the core structures of democratic self rule. In the United States, the election of Donald Trump marked

At the turn of the twentieth century, Swedish artist Hilma af Klint (1862–1944) created a body of work that left visible reality behind, exploring the radical possibilities of abstraction y

When social scientists and social theorists turn to the work of philosophers for intellectual and practical authority, they typically assume that truth, reality, and meaning are to be found outside ra

Torture is an open secret in Chicago. Nobody in power wants to acknowledge this grim reality, but everyone knows it happens--and that the torturers are the police. Three to five new claims are submitt

Equality is easy to grasp in theory but often hard to achieve in reality. In this accessible and convincing work, American University law professor Robert L. Tsai offers a stirring account of how lega

Western thought has been dominated by the concept or the idea—the belief that there is one sovereign notion or singular principle that can make reality explicable and bring all that exists under its s

By the end of the eighteenth century, politicians in America and France were invoking the natural rights of man to wrest sovereignty away from kings and lay down universal basic entitlements. Exactly

The changing face of the liberal creed from the ancient world to todayThe Lost History of Liberalism challenges our most basic assumptions about a political creed that has become a rallying cry—and a

Philosophy has not just excluded women. It has also been shaped by the exclusion of women. As the field grapples with the reality that sexism is a central problem not just for the demographics of the

Work hard in school, graduate from a top college, establish a high-paying professional career, enjoy the long-lasting reward of happiness. This is the American Dream—and yet basic questions at t

Whether as economic interest, sexual drive, or the basic longing for recognition, desire is accepted as a core component of our modern self-identities, and something we need to cultivate. But as Migue

Science is the study of our world, as it is in its messy reality. Nonetheless, science requires idealization to function—if we are to attempt to understand the world, we have to find ways to red

Over the past five hundred years, North Americans have increasingly turned to mining to produce much of their basic social and cultural objects. From cell phones to cars and roadways, metal pots to wa

This book is intended as a guide to the analysis and presentation of experimental results. It develops various techniques for the numerical processing of experimental data, using basic statistical met

This textbook takes you on a journey to the basic concepts of cancer biology. It combines developmental, evolutionary and cell biology perspectives, to then wrap-up with an integrated clinical approac

At its most basic, philosophy is about learning how to think about the world around us. It should come as no surprise, then, that children make excellent philosophers! Naturally inquisitive, pint-size

A sophisticated and original introduction to the philosophy of quantum mechanics from one of the world’s leading philosophers of physicsIn this book, Tim Maudlin, one of the world’s leading philosophers of physics, offers a sophisticated, original introduction to the philosophy of quantum mechanics. The briefest, clearest, and most refined account of his influential approach to the subject, the book will be invaluable to all students of philosophy and physics.Quantum mechanics holds a unique place in the history of physics. It has produced the most accurate predictions of any scientific theory, but, more astonishing, there has never been any agreement about what the theory implies about physical reality. Maudlin argues that the very term “quantum theory” is a misnomer. A proper physical theory should clearly describe what is there and what it does—yet standard textbooks present quantum mechanics as a predictive recipe in search of a physical theory.In contrast, Maudlin explores three p

At its most basic, philosophy is about learning how to think about the world around us. It should come as no surprise, then, that children make excellent philosophers! Naturally inquisitive, pint-size

At its most basic, philosophy is about learning how to think about the world around us. It should come as no surprise, then, that children make excellent philosophers! Naturally inquisitive, pint-size

Bite-sized instruction and hundreds of engaging exercises to help you develop your Hindi script, grammar, vocabulary, and conversation skillsGet a solid foundation in Hindi with Practice Makes Perfect

What does it mean to be human in the twenty- first century? How do we be real people in a world of online personas and “authentic” simulated experiences? In this innovative examination of our present

Labics is a rising Rome-based architectural firm that has gained great international acclaim in recent years for both its projects and its submissions to major competitions. Its guiding principle is t

Visual culture was an essential part of ancient social, religious, and political life. Appearance and experience of beings and things was of paramount importance. In Visual Power in Ancient Greece and

In the West, we tend to think of Islamic law as an arcane and rigid legal system, bound by formulaic texts yet suffused by unfettered discretion. While judges may indeed refer to passages in the class

Empire of Defense is an extensive and multilayered critique of the past seventy years of American military engagement. Joseph Darda exposes how the post-World War II formation of the Department of Def

Edgar Allan Poe was a master of the tale of psychological horror. This anthology gathers over 20 of Poes groundbreaking tales of the macabre, among them The Tell-tale Heart, The Masque of the Red Deat

An in-depth history of the linguistic turn in analytic philosophy, from a leading philosopher of languageThis is the second of five volumes of a definitive history of analytic philosophy from the inve

Over the course of his twenty-five-year career, Jeffrey J. Kripal’s study of religion has had two major areas of focus: the erotic expression of mystical experience and the rise of the paranorma

With sales of more than 160,000 copies, Fundamentals of Project Management has helped generations of project managers navigate the ins and outs of every aspect of this complex discipline. Using a simp

Lamp Transmission Record of Humanistic Buddhism by Venerable Master Hsing Yun presents the vision and contributions of a pivotal figure in modern Buddhism. Drawing from an extensive body of teachings, this work distills the essence of Humanistic Buddhism—an approach that brings the Dharma into everyday life through wisdom, compassion, and active practice.Centered on the integration of insight and skillful means, Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s teachings emphasize that enlightenment arises through human effort and engagement with the world. This volume is organized around his “Ten Major Contributions,” offering a clear framework for understanding his role in shaping contemporary Buddhism across theory, practice, and global outreach.The image of “lamp transmission” symbolizes the passing of wisdom across generations. This translation seeks to extend that light to a wider audience, inviting readers not only to understand Humanistic Buddhism, but to embody it in their own lives.

Lamp Transmission Record of Humanistic Buddhism by Venerable Master Hsing Yun presents the vision and contributions of a pivotal figure in modern Buddhism. Drawing from an extensive body of teachings, this work distills the essence of Humanistic Buddhism—an approach that brings the Dharma into everyday life through wisdom, compassion, and active practice.Centered on the integration of insight and skillful means, Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s teachings emphasize that enlightenment arises through human effort and engagement with the world. This volume is organized around his “Ten Major Contributions,” offering a clear framework for understanding his role in shaping contemporary Buddhism across theory, practice, and global outreach.The image of “lamp transmission” symbolizes the passing of wisdom across generations. This translation seeks to extend that light to a wider audience, inviting readers not only to understand Humanistic Buddhism, but to embody it in their own lives.

The transmission of Buddhism to China gave rise to a uniquely rich and systematic monastic tradition. One Hundred Lessons on Monastery Languages & Affairs offers an in-depth exploration of this tradition through six themes: Monastery Systems, Monastic Precepts, Temple Undertakings, Cultivation and Gatherings, Organizational Management, and Spread of Buddhism. Drawing from decades of lived experience, it guides readers through the past, present, and evolving future of Chinese Buddhist monasticism.

Vocabulary & Grammar Chin-Cheu（漳州話詞彙與語法）現藏於大英圖書館，內容多元豐富，包括詞彙集Bocabulario de lengua sangleya por las letraz de el A.B.C.、以羅馬字拼寫的閩南語天主教禱文和教義Doctrina Christiana，以及語法書Arte de la Lengua Chio Chiu等。這些內容具體呈現大航海時代西班牙人與閩南人語言交流的過程與成果，為人類「世界記憶（Memory of the World）」的重要資產。

To Know the Real Drucker: Eight Articles Will Help You is a collection of eight articles by Peter Drucker: “The Unfashionable Kierkegaard” (1949) and its introduction (1992), “The New World-View” (1957), “From Analysis to Perception: The New World View” (1989), “Reflections of a Social Ecologist” (1992), “What Is a Functioning Society?” (1942), “From Rousseau to Hitler” (1942), “The Human Situation Today” (1957), and “Management as Social Function and Liberal Art” (1989). Readers can find the source of each articles in the table of contents and editor’s note per article. Of the eight articles, only the last one is from Drucker’s works on management. The other seven are from his books on society, politics, and economics. Although the world has hailed him as the “Father of Modern Management,” he considered himself a “social ecologist.” This book will play an indispensable role in explaining the reason for that and in further understanding the foundation of faith and worldview which Druck

In the animal city of Zootopia, a fast-talking fox who’s trying to make it big goes on the run when he’s framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Zootopia’s top cop, a self-righteous rabbit, is hot on his

★ 紐約時報暢銷榜第一名《耶穌的叮嚀》續作！ ★ 基督教書商協會年度最佳福音書（ECPA Christian Book of the Year）！ ★ 今日美國、出版人週刊、基督教書商協會 好評推薦！ ★ 美國亞馬遜５顆星好評推薦！ 當你的世界最灰暗之時，正是盼望閃耀最明亮的時刻！ 《盼望不停歇》是莎拉揚在生命中非常困苦的時期完成之作，然而此時聖經的經文與耶穌自己的同在卻更靠近她，每天都帶給她嶄新的盼望與安慰。 無論你現在是否正在處於灰心絕望中，極需一條救命索，或者只是渴望此許鼓勵，這本靈修新作，也是紐約時報暢銷書榜首《耶穌的叮囑》續作；都同樣能對你的生命說出盼望。本書口吻像耶穌自己向你保證衪掌管一切，衪乃良善的主，衪預備了光明的未來等候那些仰望衪的人。 作者以上帝的話語中充滿平安的耶穌同在，就是來自自己與救主獨處的內心深領受；提醒我們、觸動我們，一篇篇動人的靈修短文挑望你、激動你的心親近主、愛慕主，使你親密地、安靜地與耶穌連結，因衪是那位你生命任何景況與你相遇的獨一真神。 作者寫下自己與耶穌獨處的內心深刻領受，本書有150篇動人的靈修短文，可挑望、激動基督徒在生活中親近神，親密地與耶穌對話與連結。

留美建築師才子郭宗倫最新力作 關於霧、水、記憶風景 強力推薦 吳光庭（清華大學通識教育中心教授 ）耿一偉（知名策展人、臺北藝術大學戲劇學系兼任助理教授） 靜（一個就讀於淡水某大學設計學院二年級的學生）和芸（一年級學生）之間的故事。 一個關於淡水河一九九四年的故事。 靜和芸在八年後，分別在不同地點建立她們不同的人生，靜成為攝影家，而芸成為鋼琴演奏家。 她們有機會在八年後相遇嗎？ In which a student, who discovered herself while on a river adventure, unraveled the mystery of her past. 三部曲之二部曲 Episode Two of Trilogy 本書是作者三部曲：康乃爾事件（Cornell Event）、削鉛筆（Sharpen a pencil）、反映（Reflection）中的第二部。《削鉛筆》寫的是一九九四年的故事，基本上沿續作者想處理的一種議題：人和人之間如何了解彼此。形式上則是一本介於小說與劇本之間的作品，它是一種半成品，是作者對於人生感覺沉澱的產物。後記〉霧、水、記憶風景 這本書是三部曲：康乃爾事件（Cornell Event）、削鉛筆（Sharpen a pencil）、反映（Reflection）中的第二部。 二○○二年是我人生很重要的一年，在前半年歷經過一連串的情感波折，我逐漸了解自己是處於應該去發現或是了解什麼的情況下。記錄是一種對於人生感覺的沈澱，而寫作是其中的一種形式。 《削鉛筆》不同於第一部《康乃爾事件》的個人性、和自傳性意味。它基本上是沿續我想處理的一種議題：人和人之間如何了解彼此。這