The Gift Of Perspective
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Author | : Aafke E. Komter |
Publisher | : Amsterdam University Press |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 9789053561737 |
What moves us to give gifts to other people? The Gift brings together perspectives on gift exchange and reciprocity from different social scientific disciplines. The first part of this book contains anthropological and sociological 'classics' on gift giving and reciprocity. In the second part the focus is on social psychological theories, and on empirical research on gift giving in Western society. Finally, the main concepts underlying gift exchange - reciprocity, self-interest and altruism - are discussed. Here, the focus is on fundamental assumptions about human nature. Altruism and self-interest turn out to be much more interwoven than we are inclined to think.
Author | : David Gibson |
Publisher | : Crossway |
Total Pages | : 164 |
Release | : 2017-07-14 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1433556308 |
What if it is death that teaches us how to truly live? Keeping the end in mind shapes how we live our lives in the here and now. Living life backward means taking the one thing in our future that is certain—death—and letting that inform our journey before we get there. Looking to the book of Ecclesiastes for wisdom, Living Life Backward was written to shake up our expectations and priorities for what it means to live "the good life." Considering the reality of death helps us pay attention to our limitations as human beings and receive life as a wondrous gift from God—freeing us to live wisely, generously, and faithfully for God's glory and the good of his world.
Author | : Christopher Castellani |
Publisher | : Graywolf Press |
Total Pages | : 155 |
Release | : 2016-01-05 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1555979157 |
A writer may have a story to tell, a sense of plot, and strong characters, but for all of these to come together some key questions must be answered. What form should the narrator take? An omniscient, invisible force, or one--or more--of the characters? But in what voice, and from what vantage point? How to decide? Avoiding prescriptive instructions or arbitrary rules, Christopher Castellani brilliantly examines the various ways writers have solved the crucial point-of-view problem. By unpacking the narrative strategies at play in the work of writers as different as E. M. Forster, Grace Paley, and Tayeb Salih, among many others, he illustrates how the author's careful manipulation of distance between narrator and character drives the story. An insightful work by an award-winning novelist and the artistic director of GrubStreet, The Art of Perspective is a fascinating discussion on a subject of perpetual interest to any writer.
Author | : Phil Parker |
Publisher | : Lilli Publishing LLC |
Total Pages | : 68 |
Release | : 2004-11 |
Genre | : Self-Help |
ISBN | : 9780972406147 |
In "The Gift of Perspective" Phil has captured the essence of the lessons he's learned. He guides you on how to experience your life from a different vantage point, encourages you to stretch from where you are to where you want to go, and how to align your life congruent with your priorities. Phil's insights will take you on a journey that can change the way you think about yourself and the way you handle life's uncertainties. Be open to the possibilities that await you.
Author | : Andy Crouch |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2013-09-06 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0830837655 |
With Playing God, Andy Crouch opens the subject of power, elucidating its subtle activity in our relationships and institutions. He gives us much more than a warning against abuse, though. Turning the notion of "playing God" on its head, Crouch celebrates power as the gift by which we join in God's creative, redeeming work in the world.
Author | : Hubert Damisch |
Publisher | : MIT Press (MA) |
Total Pages | : 512 |
Release | : 1994 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
The second part of the book brings the historical invention of perspective into focus, discussing the experiments with mirrors made by Brunelleschi, connecting it to the history of consciousness via Jacques Lacan's definition of the "tableau" as "a configuration in which the subject as such gets its bearings.".
Author | : Richard B. Gaffin |
Publisher | : P & R Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1979 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780875522692 |
With exegetical depth, objectivity, and clarity Richard B. Gaffin examines prophecy and tongues and makes a case for the cessation of both gifts at the close of the apostolic era. Pentecost is presented as integral to the once-for-all work of Christ and decisive for the life of the whole church. Dr. Gaffin's biblical theological perspective is thorough. He defines all the spiritual gifts generally; he clarifies the nature of prophecy and tongues and the question of their continuance in the church today; and he indicates how these exegetical studies bear on contemporary interest in charismatic gifts. - Back cover.
Author | : Lindsey Roy |
Publisher | : Figure 1 Publishing |
Total Pages | : 187 |
Release | : 2023-10-17 |
Genre | : Self-Help |
ISBN | : 1773271873 |
"Lindsey Roy proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that joy and happiness are just on the other side of the mountain you are climbing." —Katherine Wintsch, CEO of The Mom Complex; author of Slay Like a Mother A corporate executive, wife, and mother reflects on what she lost, what she didn’t see coming, and the power of new vantage points. At age 31, Lindsey Roy was named vice-president at Hallmark Cards — one of the youngest in the company’s more-than-100-year history. Her life was abruptly transformed five years later when she was nearly killed in a boating accident. Left with an amputated left leg and severe limb injuries, and facing a long and difficult recovery ahead, she was determined not just to heal, but to emerge stronger. She eventually shared what trauma had taught her about happiness in a TEDx talk that has been viewed nearly 200,000 times. Eight years post-accident, fully adapted to her circumstances and genuinely thriving, Lindsey confronted the unexpected again: she was diagnosed with a rare and progressive disease that destroyed the blood vessels in her lungs, requiring a double-lung transplant. This profound setback challenged her to actively shift her viewpoint in order to discover the hidden advantages of her situation and new depths of resilience in herself. Now a sought-after speaker, she’s imparting these hard-won lessons to help you adapt, persevere, and innovate in your own life. Brimming with valuable insights forged in the fire — from Lindsey’s journey and from other inspiring individuals she’s met along the way — The Gift of Perspective is ready to meet you where you are, and no matter where adversity may find you.
Author | : Lewis Hyde |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 356 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Art |
ISBN | : |
Starting with the premise that the work of art is a gift and not a commodity, this revolutionary book ranges across anthropology, literature, economics, and psychology to show how the 'commerce of the creative spirit' functions in the lives of artists and in culture as a whole.
Author | : Jim Henry |
Publisher | : B & H Publishing Group |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780805461961 |
Why wait for a life-threatening accident or some other disaster to suddenly realize the miraculous joy of everyday living? This book describes how to live life to the fullest and appreciate every minute now, instead of waiting impatiently for the perfect job, the dream house, or the million-dollar inheritance that never comes. Impatience, greed, and other evils threaten our happiness by constantly making us wish for more. But the life we live is the life God has planned for us, and has everything we need to be happy. -- Identifies keys to enjoying life every day -- Helps readers refocus and re-evaluate their perspective -- Describes seven aspects of modern culture that drag us down -- Teaches appreciation for the processes of life, not just achieving goals -- Discusses the value of relationships in living a fulfilling life -- Underscores the importance of a clear, solid relationship with God