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Une évocation à la fois poétique et très documentée de la naissance de la spiritualité de l'unité à travers Chiara Lubich.
L'empreinte du Paradis est une évocation à la fois poétique et très documentée de la naissance de la spiritualité de l'unité à travers Chiara Lubich. Tout est né de cette jeune fille, en 1943, dans la ville très catholique de Trente au nord-est de l'Italie. Très vite, d'autres jeunes filles la rejoignent. Des...
2) The prince
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Need to seize a country? Have enemies you must destroy? In this handbook for despots and tyrants, the Renaissance statesman Machiavelli sets forth how to accomplish this and more, while avoiding the awkwardness of becoming generally hated and despised. "Men ought either to be well treated or crushed, because they can avenge themselves of lighter injuries, of more serious ones they cannot; therefore the injury that is to be done to a man ought to be...
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In an engrossing anecdotal format, historian and bestselling author Alan Axelrod turns to the dark side of audacious decision-making, and explores history's most tragic errors, the people who made them, and why they happened.
While Axelrod looks at the hopelessly dumb and the overtly evil, the main focus is on smart people who had the best of intentions, but whose plans went disastrously wrong. The 35 compelling stories include the sailing of the...
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Tras dos años de intensa investigación sobre la vida y el comportamiento de muchos líderes, el autor considera que hay dos virtudes específicas en ellos: la magnanimidad y la humildad. Ambas palabras, además, gozan de un extraordinario poder emocional y existencial: van directas al corazón, porque personifican un ideal de vida: la grandeza y el servicio. El liderazgo reconoce, asimila y da a conocer la verdad sobre el hombre.
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The founder of Sri Gopinath Gaudiya Math offers wisdom and clarity about the most vital and least understood aspects of the spiritual path: the teacher.
This compilation of articles written by Swami B. P. Puri is a handbook for those seeking guidance in their quest for a genuine guru, for those wanting to learn more about the foundational concepts of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, or for those simply wanting to deepen their spiritual practice.
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This complete summary of "John F. Kennedy on Leadership" by John A. Barnes presents his assessment of why John F. Kennedy was so respected and influential was because he was a hard working leader and not a natural born-politician. He also illustrates how all managers and business owners can benefit and learn from the 11 principles of JFK's leadership style.
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Pope Francis has been both praised and vilified for his reforms, his calls for environmental protection, his support of immigrants and refugees, and his emphasis on mercy, among other things. How should Catholics respond?
In this collection of essays, Villanova theology professor and La Croix International columnist Massimo Faggioli traces the extraordinary circumstances and challenges of Francis' papacy, beginning with his unprecedented coexistence...
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An accessible guide to developing leadership skills, from a soldier, military historian, and seasoned leadership expert.
Written by a proven leader and leadership expert, this book is an invaluable guide to anyone wanting to improve their leadership skills. Immersive, interactive, and memorable, it will empower you to raise your leadership awareness and help you on your journey to become a winning leader. Concise, focused chapters and an interactive...
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In brief vignettes, historian Axelrod pinpoints and investigates the make-or-break event in the lives and careers of some of history's most significant figures. Axelrod reexamines history by answering the fascinating question of why the people who made history made their choices--and conveys the resonance of those choices today. The 46 profiles range from ancient times to the present day and include Cleopatra's decision to rescue Egypt; Washington's...
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William G. Bowen (1933–2016) was president emeritus of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and Princeton University and founding chairman of JSTOR and ITHAKA. His many books include The Shape of the River: Long-Term Consequences of Considering Race in College and University Admissions and Lesson Plan: An Agenda for Change in American Higher Education (both Princeton). Kevin M. Guthrie is an executive and entrepreneur with expertise in higher education...
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Dating back to the 5th century B.C., The Art of War is an ancient Chinese text on military strategy whose teachings have become very influential and popular in the west. Its thirteen chapters cover such topics as Planning, Weaknesses and Strengths, Terrain, and Intelligence and Espionage. Popular with military thinkers, business leaders and entertainers alike, The Art of War is an essential tome on strategy that is remarkably relevant today despite...
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Presented on the occasion of, his seventieth birthday, this collection of essays honors the life and work of Dr. Timothy J. Wengert. Wengert, a pastor, a teacher of pastors, and a noted Reformation historian, brings to the work of scholarship a deep sense of its practical dimensions in the life of the church. Over the course of his career, Wengert's work and insights have been marked by the way in which they apply to and make different they lived...
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The must-read summary of Walter Isaacson's book "Steve Jobs".
This complete summary of "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson, a renowned American journalist and writer, presents the author's account of Steve Jobs's career, which is a tale filled with lessons about innovation, character, leadership and being true to one's own values.
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Let Them Shine is a collection of inspiring personal stories of empowerment of young children from award-winning Los Angeles principal Michael Alan Haggood, EdD. This book will help educators nurture the light in each child. Organized around twelve traits, Dr. Haggood highlights the crucial role educators play in children's lives and how their actions often have lifelong effects on the children in their care. After all, "No child can learn from you...
16) Déclic insolite
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Déclic insolite offre une série de réflexions approfondies visant à soutenir la pérennité spirituelle, morale et sociale de l'Église instaurée par Jésus-Christ sur les fondements solides de la parole de Dieu, représentée par Pierre. Cet ouvrage dévoile également les observations de l'auteur concernant la dégradation de l'Église évangélique de « réveil » ou « réveillée ». Il nous invite à méditer sur l'essence et le rle de...
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The must-read summary of Ronald Kessler's book: "A Matter of Character: Inside the White House of George W. Bush".
This complete summary of "A Matter of Character" by Ronald Kessler, a bestselling non-fiction author and renowned American journalist, outlines the findings of his independent investigation into the character of George W. Bush during his time as US president, against a backdrop of media bias and heavy criticism both nationally and internationally....
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La face cachée des représentants de la religion catholique
L'histoire des hauts dignitaires de l'Église fourmille de meurtres, d'actes luxurieux, de faits plus scabreux les uns que les autres, le tout donnant à penser que ceux qui se devaient, par leur élection, de représenter Dieu sur terre, l'ont parfois mal fait.
Ce livre présente ces turpitudes bien terrestres que souvent les chroniqueurs du temps ont essayé de dissimuler.
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L'enfer du milieu infirmier décortiqué au scalpel !
Ces chroniques agitées décrivent, avec un humour révolté et parfois empreint de dérision, l'univers d'une catégorie particulière de soignants indépendants : les infirmières et infirmiers libéraux.
Ce sont des billets d'humeur acides et spontanés, d'une vivante acuité, qui dépeignent le quotidien des divers acteurs de la profession : patients, soignants, médecins, administration....
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The must-read summary of Brian Doherty's book: "Radicals for Capitalism: A Freewheeling History of the Modern American Libertarian Movement".
This complete summary of "Radicals for Capitalism" by Brian Doherty, a prominent American journalist, presents the author's account of the evolution of Libertarianism in the United States, a philosophy that emphasizes autonomy and personal and political freedom. By recounting the unconventional stories of some...
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