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Xiaojing: The Classic of Filial Piety: The Classic Confucian Book for Children , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 102min
For over 2,000 years, this books has been the foundation of Chinese family life. Based on a series of conversations with Confucius, and supplemented by a series of story examples by an emperor in the 11th century, Xiaojang is essential to understanding the nature and order of Chinese society. It speaks of how one should behave toward a senior such as one’s parents, elder brother, or ruler and the obligations that follow in the opposite direction.Written in 400 BCE, the Xiaojang is legendarily a dialogue between Confucius and Zeng Zi, a disciple who was well-known for his filial piety. Since that time, it has been an essential tool of Chinese civilization, often being the first book that Chinese children are given when they are able to read it.For Confucius and his disciples, family life is the foundation and cornerstone of society, and recognizing the value and impact of family harmony - on both the local and greater environments - is crucial to stability and prosperity.Praise for the book:"We wish that there were more of them; they are dreamy, lifelike, and fascinating." (The Athenaeum)"No translation of this important work has been made since the beginning of the eighteenth century." (Pall Mall Gazette)"Worthy of close study by all who would penetrate to the depth of Eastern thought and feeling." (Manchester Courier)"[S]hould not fail to please readers of the more studious sort." (The Scotsman)"[W]ill find considerable favour with all Students of Eastern Literature and Eastern Philosophy." (Southport Guardian)"We commend these little books to all who imagine that there is no knowledge worth having outside Europe and America." (Bristol Mercury)"Such books are valuable aids to the understanding of a far-off age and people, and have a great interest for the student of literature." (Field) ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Chirag Patel. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/190709/bk_acx0_190709_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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To Pray Is Not the Way - How to Be an Atheist: Religion - the Most Dangerous Addiction (Intelligent Atheism) , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 93min
Inside, you'll discover three controversial discussions:Part one: "Religion Is a Dangerous Addiction"Regardless of whatever prejudgments you may have, I commend you for opening this educated rant at all. I’m especially impressed if you are of the religious persuasion and therefore want to make one point irrevocably clear before I get into the meat of the message. There is a significant difference between religion and faith. Religion and faith may coexist, but they are not linked to one another as strongly as some people tend to think. Yes, you need faith if you’re going to practice religion, but you don’t need religion to have faith. It’s easy to blur the lines between the two, but you don’t have to have religion to believe in something unproven. Part two: "Is Religion a Genetic Flaw?"Religion versus science. It’s one of the most heated arguments of the last few centuries. Religion has felt the heat of scientific advancement since Galileo backed the idea of heliocentrism, the belief - now known to be fact - that the Earth revolves around the sun. Galileo would stand trial, be threatened with torture, and spend the rest of his days under house arrest for his belief. It’s just one example of many that show just how arrogant religion can be in promoting ignorance. Part three: "Coming Out of the Atheist Closet"We live in an odd time where the word tolerance is much misunderstood and selfishly used. In the US at least, we’re continually being told to have an understanding of other people’s life decisions, yet lawsuits to the contrary continue to crop up on a daily basis. One of the best examples of this double standard has to do with the ever-pressing issue of homosexuality. We’re supposed to be tolerant of homosexuals but not allow them to marry one another? How does refusing one’s rights equate to tolerance? ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Jeremy Zentner. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/138851/bk_acx0_138851_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Wine Faults and Flaws: A Practical Guide
An essential guide to the faults and flaws that can affect wineWritten by the award-winning wine expert, Keith Grainger, this book provides a detailed examination and explanation of the causes and impact of the faults, flaws and taints that may affect wine. Each fault is discussed using the following criteria: what it is; how it can be detected by sensory or laboratory analysis; what the cause is; how it might be prevented; whether an affected wine is treatable, and if so, how; and the science applicable to the fault.The incidences of faulty wines reaching the consumer are greater than would be regarded as acceptable in most other industries. It is claimed that occurrences are less common today than in recent recorded history, and it is true that the frequency of some faults and taints being encountered in bottle has declined in the last decade or two. However, incidences of certain faults and taints have increased, and issues that were once unheard of now affect many wines offered for sale. These include 'reduced' aromas, premature oxidation, atypical ageing and, very much on the rise, smoke taint.This book will prove invaluable to winemakers, wine technologists and quality control professionals. Wine critics, writers, educators and sommeliers will also find the topics highly relevant. The wine-loving consumer, including wine collectors will also find the book a great resource and the basis for discussion at tastings with like-minded associates.ReviewsI read this book avidly from cover to cover. I'll dip into it for future reference as required, which is how many will employ it. Meanwhile, I learned a great deal, and it now influences how I think about wine evaluation.I commend this excellent new book to you. Consider it an investment. Paul Howard, Wine Alchemy- Shop: buecher
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The United States in the Light of Prophecy , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 256min
From the preface: If we read the signs of the times aright, events are soon to transpire of such a nature as to preclude the necessity of any apology for the publication of what is contained in the following pages. The numerous rays of light now shining from the book of prophecy seem to find their focal point in our own times. The present age is illuminated in this respect above all others. Here we find the most emphatic touches of the prophetic pencil. The events to transpire, and the agents therein concerned, are brought out in a vivid and startling light. The question naturally arises, what part the United States has to act in these scenes; for it must seem reasonable and probable that a nation which has arisen so suddenly as ours, made such unparalleled progress, and attained to such a pinnacle of greatness and power, must be a subject of divine prophecy, or at least of divine providence. To this question the following pages undertake to give a brief but scriptural, and so a reasonable and conclusive answer; and to such only as do not believe that God ever foretells the history of nations, or that his providence ever works in their development and decline, can the subject fail to be one of interest. That this little treatise is exhaustive of the subject is not claimed; but some facts are presented which are thought to be worthy of serious consideration, and enough evidence, we trust, produced in favor of the position taken to show the reader that the subject is not one of mere theory, but of the highest practical importance; and so enough to stimulate thought and lead to further inquiry. If the position here taken be correct, this subject is to be one of continually increasing interest, and information respecting it is necessary to an understanding of our duties and responsibilities in the solemn and important times that are upon us. It is in this light that we especially commend it to the serious consideration of the reader ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: L. David Harris. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/acx0/059113/bk_acx0_059113_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Holy Sh*t: A Brief History of Swearing , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 645min
Almost everyone swears, or worries about not swearing, from the two-year-old who has just discovered the power of potty mouth to the grandma who wonders why every other word she hears is obscene. Whether they express anger or exhilaration, are meant to insult or to commend, swear words perform a crucial role in language. But swearing is also a uniquely well-suited lens through which to look at history, offering a fascinating record of what people care about on the deepest levels of a culture - what's divine, what's terrifying, and what's taboo. Holy Sh*t tells the story of two kinds of swearing - obscenities and oaths - from ancient Rome and the Bible to today. With humor and insight, Melissa Mohr takes listeners on a journey to discover how "swearing" has come to include both testifying with your hand on the Bible and calling someone a *#$&!* when they cut you off on the highway. She explores obscenities in ancient Rome - which were remarkably similar to our own - and unearths the history of religious oaths in the Middle Ages, when swearing (or not swearing) an oath was often a matter of life and death. Holy Sh*t also explains the advancement of civility and corresponding censorship of language in the 18th century, considers the rise of racial slurs after World War II, examines the physiological effects of swearing (increased heart rate and greater pain tolerance), and answers a question that preoccupies the FCC, the US Senate, and anyone who has recently overheard little kids at a playground: are we swearing more now than people did in the past? A gem of lexicography and cultural history, Holy Sh*t is a serious exploration of obscenity - and it also just might expand your repertoire of words to choose from the next time you shut your finger in the car door. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Napoleon Ryan. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/018785/bk_adbl_018785_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.- Shop: Audible
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Father Into Your Hands I Commend My Spirit (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's Meditations on the Seven Last Words #7)
Father Into Your Hands I Commend My Spirit (Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen's Meditations on the Seven Last Words #7): ab 2.99 €- Shop: ebook.de
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Transitional Times
Der aus Gambia stammende Dawda gilt als Meister an der Kora, der mit beiden Händen gezupften westafrikanische Stegharfe.Der aus Gambia stammende Dawda gilt als Meister an der Kora, der mit beiden Händen gezupften westafrikanische Stegharfe, die auch als Harfenlaute klassifiziert wird. Er spielte schon mit dem Free Jazz Drummer Stefan Pasborg. Dawdas home is now firmly in Denmark. Here he has married and set up house. Here he has swapped the wedding and circumcision ceremonies that his uncles Malamini Jobarteh and Dembo Konte performed in rural Gambia, for educational tours of Scandinavia with bassist Moussa Diallo, or free-jazz perfomances with drummer Stefan Pasborg. Here with his own group he has appeared at rock festivals such as Roskilde, and from here he has ventured around the world onto stages in East Africa and clubs in New Delhi, India. Necessarily, Dawdas world view is modern and open-minded. His concerns are not the geneology of a local elite, but the impact of global economics on us all. Bright Sky Over Monrovia arose from a commission to write music for a theatrical production about blood diamonds. Efo concerns the frustration of nationally imposed border policies as they affect individuals. Yet his picture is never solely polemic. Whilst still a critic of polygamy, in Mba Sina, a song in homage to his mothers co-wife, he is able to voice nuances that allow a more gentle interpretation. Today its perhaps more common for some of these issues to be expressed by the new generation of African and South American hip hop artistes. But Dawdas music is still firmly rooted in a tradition and when it looks outward, it does so to the more organic realms of jazz. Its no accident that the albums title reflects that of one of its tracks, a version of John Coltranes Transition, or that there is place for a free-wheeling improvisational duet between percussion and treated kora. But ultimately Transitional Times, Dawdas second on Sterns Africa, is intensely personal. As Dawda himself notes, with most vocals and kora instrumentals recorded at home over several years, this recording has been the soundtrack of my children and wife's dreams for many nights. We commend it to you. TRACKS: 01. Winter Trees Stand Sleeping 02:20 02. Our Time In Tanjeh 03:00 03. Efo 04:49 04. Kaira 05:14 05. Transition 05:33 06. Mba Sina 06:15 07. All One 04:51 08. Jamming In The Fifth Dimension 05:34 09. Lullaby Med Jullie 03:09 10. Mama Sawo 03:43 11. Bright Sky Over Monrovia 04:26 12. Kanoo 00:48 13. Presenting The King 02:54 14. Dalua 03:45- Shop: odax
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