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| Author | : Jan Plamper |
| Publisher | : Yale University Press |
| Total Pages | : 337 |
| Release | : 2012-01-17 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0300169523 |
Between the late 1920s and the early 1950s, one of the most persuasive personality cults of all times saturated Soviet public space with images of Stalin. A torrent of portraits, posters, statues, films, plays, songs, and poems galvanized the Soviet population and inspired leftist activists around the world. In the first book to examine the cultural products and production methods of the Stalin cult, Jan Plamper reconstructs a hidden history linking artists, party patrons, state functionaries, and ultimately Stalin himself in the alchemical project that transformed a pock-marked Georgian into the embodiment of global communism. Departing from interpretations of the Stalin cult as an outgrowth of Russian mysticism or Stalin's psychopathology, Plamper establishes the cult's context within a broader international history of modern personality cults constructed around Napoleon III, Mussolini, Hitler, and Mao. Drawing upon evidence from previously inaccessible Russian archives, Plamper's lavishly illustrated and accessibly written study will appeal to anyone interested in twentieth-century history, visual studies, the politics of representation, dictator biography, socialist realism, and real socialism.
| Author | : Dr. Joni Carley |
| Publisher | : Post Hill Press |
| Total Pages | : 276 |
| Release | : 2019-10-15 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 168261624X |
Just like master scientists use principles of physics to transform energy into extraordinary displays of power, alchemical leaders use metaphysical principles to transform resources into results that exceed norms and expectations. Grounded squarely in data, and anchored deeply in universal wisdom, The Alchemy of Power reveals: what power is what it means to have it how to develop and manage it how to navigate the global call for leaders to use their power to create a better world by developing better workplaces. The Alchemy of Power is rich with information and inspiration that connects studies on leadership, with emergent global trends, and with ageless metaphysical teachings—and ties it all to what’s on leaders’ minds and desktops right now. Written by a seasoned leadership and cultural consultant who has trekked the globe exploring world philosophies and spiritual practices, The Alchemy of Power is about increasing your capacity for causing results that amount to much more than the sum of parts—leadership alchemy.
| Author | : Rory Sutherland |
| Publisher | : Random House |
| Total Pages | : 301 |
| Release | : 2019-05-07 |
| Genre | : Psychology |
| ISBN | : 0753551373 |
‘A breakthrough book. Wonderfully applicable to everything in life, and funny as hell.’ Nassim Nicholas Taleb Why is Red Bull so popular – even though everyone hates the taste? Why do countdown boards on platforms take away the pain of train delays? And why do we prefer stripy toothpaste? Discover the alchemy behind original thinking, as TED Talk superstar and Ogilvy advertising legend Rory Sutherland reveals why abandoning logic and casting aside rationality is the best way to solve any problem. In his first book he blends cutting-edge behavioural science, jaw-dropping stories and a touch of branding magic on his mission to turn us all into idea alchemists. He shows how economists, businesses and governments have got it all wrong: we are not rational creatures who make logical decisions based on evidence. Instead, the big problems we face every day, whether as an individual or in society, could very well be solved by thinking less logically. To be brilliant, you have to be irrational.
| Author | : Rory Sutherland |
| Publisher | : W H Allen |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2021-05-13 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 9780753556528 |
We think we are rational creatures. Economics and business rely on the assumption that we make logical decisions based on evidence. But we arent, and we dont. In many crucial areas of our lives, reason plays a vanishingly small part. Instead we are driven by unconscious desires, which is why placebos are so powerful. We are drawn to the beautiful, the extravagant and the absurd from lavish wedding invitations to tiny bottles of the latest fragrance. So if you want to influence peoples choices you have to bypass reason. The best ideas dont make rational sense: they make you feel more than they make you think. Rory Sutherland is the Ogilvy advertising legend whose TED Talks have been viewed nearly 7 million times. In his first book he blends cutting-edge behavioural science, jaw-dropping stories and a touch of branding magic, on his mission to turn us all into idea alchemists. The big problems we face every day, whether as an individual or in society, could very well be solved by letting go of logic and embracing the irrational.
| Author | : Rick Jarow |
| Publisher | : ReadHowYouWant.com |
| Total Pages | : 110 |
| Release | : 2010-10-19 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 1458729400 |
Jarow offers a practical guide--complete with a series of exercises and guided visualizations--to help cultivate one's relationship with the universe by exploring 12 key areas on the pathway to fulfillment.
| Author | : Dario D. Thomas |
| Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
| Total Pages | : 144 |
| Release | : 2015-05-28 |
| Genre | : |
| ISBN | : 9781514130476 |
Traditional Alchemy is typically known for attempts at transmuting base metals into gold. However, before this version of alchemy came into existence, there was another usage. The usage was that of spiritual and life transformation. Alchemy was originally intended to transform man's base mental self into his supreme spiritual self; alchemy was also intended for life transformation: poverty to prosperity, weakness to strength, fear to faith, sickness to health; the ultimate goal was that of achieving eternal life. Before the physical science of alchemy, there was the spiritual science of life that is alchemy. The science of life, alchemy, is now at your fingertips. The principles in this book were extracted directly from "The Book of Alchm, The Alchemystical Bible." You now have everything you need to transform and improve your life for the better. This easy to understand and workable science will help you to achieve all of your life's most noble desires.
| Author | : Ainissa Ramirez |
| Publisher | : MIT Press |
| Total Pages | : 392 |
| Release | : 2021-04-06 |
| Genre | : Technology & Engineering |
| ISBN | : 0262542269 |
A “timely, informative, and fascinating” study of 8 inventions—and how they shaped our world—with “totally compelling” insights on little-known inventors throughout history (Elizabeth Kolbert, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Sixth Extinction) In The Alchemy of Us, scientist and science writer Ainissa Ramirez examines 8 inventions and reveals how they shaped the human experience: • Clocks • Steel rails • Copper communication cables • Photographic film • Light bulbs • Hard disks • Scientific labware • Silicon chips Ramirez tells the stories of the woman who sold time, the inventor who inspired Edison, and the hotheaded undertaker whose invention pointed the way to the computer. She describes how our pursuit of precision in timepieces changed how we sleep; how the railroad helped commercialize Christmas; how the necessary brevity of the telegram influenced Hemingway’s writing style; and how a young chemist exposed the use of Polaroid’s cameras to create passbooks to track black citizens in apartheid South Africa. These fascinating and inspiring stories offer new perspectives on our relationships with technologies. Ramirez shows not only how materials were shaped by inventors but also how those materials shaped culture, chronicling each invention and its consequences—intended and unintended. Filling in the gaps left by other books about technology, Ramirez showcases little-known inventors—particularly people of color and women—who had a significant impact but whose accomplishments have been hidden by mythmaking, bias, and convention. Doing so, she shows us the power of telling inclusive stories about technology. She also shows that innovation is universal—whether it's splicing beats with two turntables and a microphone or splicing genes with two test tubes and CRISPR.
| Author | : Anaiya Sophia |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 200 |
| Release | : 2013-05-05 |
| Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
| ISBN | : 1620551497 |
Experience the orgasmic rapture of Sacred Union with your Twin Soul and the Divine • Includes practices in sacred sexuality, emotional intimacy, and soul awareness to awaken the Love, Power, and Wisdom of your soul, attract your Twin Soul, and satisfy your soul’s longing to reunite with God • Draws on teachings from Gnosticism, Sufi mysticism, the Kabbalah, Kundalini yoga, sexual shamanism, the Egyptian Mystery schools, and Christ Consciousness • Offers examples of Sacred Union, including Jesus and Mary Magdalene and Rumi and Shams as well as experiences of modern couples Jesus and Mary Magdalene, Rumi and Shams, King Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, Isis and Osiris--in these sacred unions we recognize the merging not only of Twin Souls but also of these lovers with the Divine. In Sacred Sexual Union, Anaiya Sophia shows this Holy Marriage, complete reunification with your Twin Soul and God, is not a secret reserved for the initiated or a tradition lost to the ages. It is a potent, living spiritual path enabling two beloveds to experience the primordial state of creation as one soul blessed by the Divine Light and Love of their Creator. Drawing on teachings from Gnosticism, Sufi mysticism, the Kabbalah, Kundalini yoga, sexual shamanism, the Egyptian Mystery Schools, and Christ Consciousness, the author reveals the complete alchemical process of Sacred Union. She provides physical, meditative, and psychological practices that combine sacred sexuality, emotional intimacy, and transparent soul awareness to awaken the magnetic energies of your soul, draw your Twin Soul to you, and, with Twin Souls reunited, experience the passionate rapturous remembrance of becoming one with God. She explores ancient writings and rituals of Sacred Union--known as Hieros Gamos in ancient Sumeria, Sacred Marriage in the Kabbalah, Yab Yum in Tibetan Buddhism, and the Bridal Chamber in Gnostic Christianity--and offers examples of Sacred Union throughout the ages, including experiences from her own spiritual journey. More than a meditative or yogic practice, Sacred Sexual Union offers a transformative spiritual path to embrace the threefold flame of Power, Love, and Wisdom and satisfy your soul’s longing for wholeness and reunion with the Divine.
| Author | : Jean Cooper |
| Publisher | : Weiser Books |
| Total Pages | : 170 |
| Release | : 2016-06-01 |
| Genre | : Religion |
| ISBN | : 1609259823 |
Here in one slender volume is a basic introduction to Chinese alchemy—a tradition that dates back 5,000 years. Chinese alchemy, largely associated with Taoism, has a recorded history of more than 2,000 years, but traditionally it goes back even further to nearly 3000 BC and the time of the Yellow Emperor. While Western alchemy was concerned with the search for spiritual and material gold, classic Taoist alchemy was a mystical quest for immortality with its aim being union with the Absolute. Jean Cooper describes the history and development of Taoist alchemy, compares it to similar traditions in India and Turkistan, and gives it context by contrasting it with the rationale of the Western hermetic tradition. As she writes in her concluding chapter: The whole work of alchemy is summed up in the phrase "To make of the body a spirit and of the spirit a body". . . . The goal of the Taoist alchemist-mystic was transformation, or perhaps more correctly, transfiguration, of the whole body until it ceases to "be" and is absorbed into and becomes the Tao. This is an essential guide for anyone interested in Chinese legend and lore, Chinese magic and medicine, and Taoism.
| Author | : Athena Laz |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 257 |
| Release | : 2021-08-31 |
| Genre | : Self-Help |
| ISBN | : 0593327799 |
Unlock the power of your dreams to lead you on the ultimate journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Roughly one-third of our lives are spent sleeping. We know that sleep is vital for rest and rejuvenation, but what if this time could be used for something more? What if our dreams really are telling us something? Psychologist and dream expert Athena Laz has dedicated her career to uncovering the wisdom of our dreams and revolutionizing what it means to be in touch with ourselves and the universe. Packed with exercises and step-by-step instructions, The Alchemy of Your Dreams teaches readers how to interpret their dreams in order to achieve more in their waking lives. From improved mental well-being to enhanced spirituality, this groundbreaking book provides a road map to: Decoding your dreams to uncover their innate guidance Learning the ancient art of lucid dreaming & discovering the incredible gifts that accompany the practice Rekindling the connection to your unconscious and subconscious mind through your dreams Understanding the specific dream figures and symbols that appear in your dreams Exploring the world of consciousness and gaining clarity on who you really are Unleashing creativity and overcoming past pain for greater well-being For anyone who has ever felt that their dreams have true import and meaning, this book provides the exact tools needed to unravel their symbolism and harness their power to transform our lives.
