The highly regarded French philosopher, tienne Gilson, brilliantly plumbs the depths of Thomistic Realism, and false Thomisms as well, in this answer to Kantian modernism. The important work, exquisitely translated by Mark Wauck, brings the essential elements of philosophy into view as a cohesive, r[...]
This short book is a work of one of the 20th century's greatest philosophers and historians of philosophy, Etienne Gilson. The book's title, taken from the first chapter, may sound esoteric but it reflects a common-sense outlook on the world, applied in a methodical way. That approach, known as real[...]
Melusine is a sorcerer's apprentice, funny and dynamic, who does everything she can to become a powerful witch. Unfortunately, she's not always successful and very often her tricks backfire. Pumpkins, monsters, a haunted castle and prince charming - all the ingredients of a great fairy tale are ther[...]
Here from the celebrated California restaurant Big Sur Bakery is a stunningly photographed cookbook showcasing seasonal ingredients, local vintners, fishermen, and farmers--and the food that makes the Big Sur Bakery unique.Tucked behind a gas station off California's legendary Highway 1, the Big Sur[...]
This therapist guide is designed to give mental health professionals the necessary tools to assess and treat a broad range of mood disorders, particularly depression. Based on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy, the Taming the BEAST (TTB) program helps patients develop a set of coping st[...]
This workbook is designed to help you as you work together with a qualified mental health professional to overcome your depression. The program described will help you develop a set of coping strategies and skills so that you can proactively deal with depression and prevent it from compromising your[...]
In this edition of his study of St Thomas Aquinas, Etienne Gilson presents the range and organic unity of Thomistic philosophical thought. The philosophical thinking of Aquinas is the result of reason being challenged to relate to many theological conceptions of the Christian traditions. Gilson care[...]
Updated and available for the first time in English, "Mafia Inc." reveals how the Rizzuto clan built their Canadian empire through force and corruption, alliances and compromises, and turned it into one of the most powerful criminal organizations in North America. Relying on extensive court document[...]
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Real-world strategies for corporate restructuring Radical Restructuring provides readers with an authoritative resource on the most important strategies and techniques of corporate restructuring from one of the top experts in the field-Stuart Gilson. Drawing lessons and insights from some of the mos[...]
Morocco is notable for its stable and durable monarchy, its close ties with the West, its vibrant cultural life and its centrality to regional politics. This book, by distinguished historian Susan Gilson Miller, offers a richly documented survey of modern Moroccan history. Arguing that pragmatism ra[...]
Simon Gilson explores Dante's reception in his native Florence between 1350 and 1481. He traces the development of Florentine civic culture and the interconnections between Dante's principal 'Florentine' readers, from Giovanni Boccaccio to Cristoforo Landino, and explains how and why both supporters[...]
This book offers a richly documented survey of modern Moroccan history. Concise and readable, it will enthrall all those searching for the background to present-day events in the region.[...]
Simon Gilson explores Dante?s reception in his native Florence between 1350 and 1481. He traces the development of Florentine civic culture and the interconnections between Dante?s principal ?Florentine? readers, from Giovanni Boccaccio to Cristoforo Landino, and explains how and why both supporters[...]
Patricia is thrilled when her father decides that she's finally old enough to learn to ride. But her dreams of having a beautiful horse of her own are dashed when he takes her to a stable in Dogpatch, the rundown section of town. Patricia is sure that she'll never learn anything in a place like that[...]
In sixteen, carefully constructed essays, Christian thinkers demonstrate that: "reason is the New Atheists' weakness, not their strength." "Christianity is on the whole much more reasonable than atheism," "Christian faith as a whole supports sound reason, and Christians have applied it well." With c[...]