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    Rätselprinzessinnen und schlafende Schönheiten (eBook, PDF)
    Generationen von Lesern der Grimm'schen Märchen erinnern sich an Frauengestalten wie Dornröschen oder Schneewittchen, deren charakteristische Passivität von den jüngeren „Gender Studies" als exemplarische Resultate weiblicher Sozialisation beschrieben worden sind. Ausgehend von der Entstehungs- und Druckgeschichte der Grimm'schen Sammlung liefert die vorliegende Untersuchung eine neue überzeugende Typologie der weiblichen Märchenfiguren. Dabei werden das Frauenbild Jacob und Wilhelm Grimms und das Rollenverständnis der Frau in der damaligen Gesellschaft eingehend untersucht. Unter Rückgriff auf die Illustrationsgeschichte der Märchen gelingt der Autorin auch eine physiognomische Typologie der weiblichen Figuren. Die Auseinandersetzung mit der weit verzweigten Forschungsliteratur wird durch psychoanalytische und mythologische Interpretamente ergänzt. In exemplarischen Analysen von Aschenputtel und Dornröschen arbeitet die Autorin Besonderheiten des Erzählstils der Gebrüder Grimm heraus und führt deren Texte bis an die Gegenwartsrezeption, etwa bei Walt Disney, heran. Generations of readers of the Grimms' fairy tales remember female characters such as Sleeping Beauty or Snow White, whose characteristic passivity has been defined in recent gender studies as the typical result of female socialisation. Taking as its starting-point the development and printing history of the Grimms' collection of tales, this study offers a new and convincing typology of female fairy-tale characters. Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm's image of women and the contemporary understanding of a woman's role in society are examined in depth. Drawing on the history of the tales' illustration, the author also develops a physiognomic typology of female characters. A discussion of the many branches of research is complemented by psychoanalytical and mythological interpretation. The author's analyses of Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty reveal characteristics of the Grimms' style and follows the history of the texts down to their contemporary reception, for example by Walt Disney.
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    The Infinite (eBook, PDF)
    We are all captivated and puzzled by the infinite, in its many varied guises; by the endlessness of space and time; by the thought that between any two points in space, however close, there is always another; by the fact that numbers go on forever; and by the idea of an all-knowing, all-powerful God. In this acclaimed introduction to the infinite, A. W. Moore takes us on a journey back to early Greek thought about the infinite, from its inception to Aristotle. He then examines medieval and early modern conceptions of the infinite, including a brief history of the calculus, before turning to Kant and post-Kantian ideas. He also gives an account of Cantor's remarkable discovery that some infinities are bigger than others. In the second part of the book, Moore develops his own views, drawing on technical advances in the mathematics of the infinite, including the celebrated theorems of Skolem and Gödel, and deriving inspiration from Wittgenstein. He concludes this part with a discussion of death and human finitude. For this third edition Moore has added a new part, 'Infinity superseded', which contains two new chapters refining his own ideas through a re-examination of the ideas of Spinoza, Hegel, and Nietzsche. This new part is heavily influenced by the work of Deleuze. Also new for the third edition are: a technical appendix on still unresolved questions about different infinite sizes; an expanded glossary; and updated references and further reading. The Infinite, Third Edition is ideal reading for anyone interested in an engaging and historically informed account of this fascinating topic, whether from a philosophical point of view, a mathematical point of view, or a religious point of view.
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    Mayo Clinic: The Essential Diabetes Book 3rd Edition (eBook, ePUB)
    From the diabetes experts at Mayo Clinic comes a new 3rd edition of this practical, comprehensive guide to understanding and managing your diabetes. Whether you or a loved one are living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, Mayo Clinic The Essential Diabetes Book is a practical manual for learning the ins and outs of the disease-why it develops, how it affects your body, how it's treated, and what you can do to live well in spite of it. Each chapter delves into specific topics like how to monitor your blood sugar, how to incorporate healthy eating and exercise to lose weight, how to stay active and maintain a healthy weight, and how to get the most from your medications and treatment program. The newly revised third edition also outlines the most up-to-date information on new medications, advances in insulin delivery, and the latest diabetes technology being used by medical experts. You'll learn about different diabetes technology options and how they may benefit your diabetes management routine, as well as how to avoid the distress and burnout many diabetics face. If you have a child with diabetes, there's help for you too. You'll learn how to recognize the key signs and symptoms of childhood diabetes, set your child up for a healthy future, implement new diabetes technology that works for you and your child, and support your child's emotional well-being. Diabetes is a serious illness-and it's becoming increasingly common. But with the collective knowledge and wisdom of a team of Mayo Clinic experts provided in Mayo Clinic The Essential Diabetes Book, you can be on your way to not just managing your illness, but thriving.
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    The Overcoming Low Self-esteem Handbook (eBook, ePUB)
    Boost your confidence and change your life for the betterLow self-esteem can make life difficult in all sorts of ways. It can make you anxious and unhappy, tormented by doubts and self-critical thoughts. It can get in the way of feeling at ease with other people and stop you from leading the life you want to lead. It makes it hard to value and appreciate yourself in the same way you would another person you care about.Melanie Fennell's acclaimed and bestselling self-help guide Overcoming Low Self-esteem has become a classic of self-help literature, winning widespread praise for its practical and user-friendly approach. At last, this benchmark work is available as a large format, practical manual, complete with worksheets, diaries and exercises.The Overcoming Low Self-esteem Handbook will help you to understand your low self-esteem and break out of the vicious circle of self-destructive thinking, distress and unhelpful behaviour. Using practical techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), this book will help you learn the art of self-acceptance and so transform your sense of yourself for the better. Specifically, you will:· Find out how low self-esteem develops and what keeps it going· Question your negative thoughts and the attitudes that underlie them· Identify your strengths and good qualities, allow yourself to enjoy life to the full, and discover a more balanced, kindly view of yourself· Trace your progress, monitor your behaviour and record step-by-step improvementsIdeal for working through on your own or with guided assistance, this is a complete step-by-step treatment guide.Overcoming self-help guides use clinically proven techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well scheme.Series Editor: Emeritus Professor Peter Cooper
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    The Experimental Approach to Free Will (eBook, ePUB)
    Recently, psychologists and neurobiologists have conducted experiments taken to show that human beings do not have free will. Many, including a number of philosophers, assume that, even if science has not decided the free will question yet, it is just a matter of time. In The Experimental Approach to Free Will, Katherin A. Rogers accomplishes several tasks. First, canvasing the literature critical of these recent experiments (or of conclusions drawn from them) and adding new criticisms of her own, she shows why these experiments should not undermine belief in human freedom - even robust, libertarian freedom. Indeed, many of the experiments do not even connect with any philosophical understanding of free will. Through this discussion, she generates a long list of problems - ethical as well as practical - facing the attempt to study free will experimentally. With these problems highlighted, she shows that even in the distant future, supposing the brain sciences to have advanced far beyond where they are today, it will likely be impossible to settle the question of free will experimentally. She concludes that, since philosophy has not, and science cannot, settle the question of free will, it is more reasonable to suppose that humans do indeed have freedom. Brings together, and adds to, criticisms of recent experiments (or conclusions drawn from them) which supposedly show that human beings do not have free will Analyzes recent experiments supposedly related to human freedom through the lens of a philosophically informed portrait of a robust, libertarian free choice Develops a long list of problems - both practical and ethical - facing the experimental study of human freedom Proposes a thought experiment set in a distant future of advanced brain science to show that it is likely impossible for science ever to settle the question of free will.
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    The Experimental Approach to Free Will (eBook, PDF)
    Recently, psychologists and neurobiologists have conducted experiments taken to show that human beings do not have free will. Many, including a number of philosophers, assume that, even if science has not decided the free will question yet, it is just a matter of time. In The Experimental Approach to Free Will, Katherin A. Rogers accomplishes several tasks. First, canvasing the literature critical of these recent experiments (or of conclusions drawn from them) and adding new criticisms of her own, she shows why these experiments should not undermine belief in human freedom - even robust, libertarian freedom. Indeed, many of the experiments do not even connect with any philosophical understanding of free will. Through this discussion, she generates a long list of problems - ethical as well as practical - facing the attempt to study free will experimentally. With these problems highlighted, she shows that even in the distant future, supposing the brain sciences to have advanced far beyond where they are today, it will likely be impossible to settle the question of free will experimentally. She concludes that, since philosophy has not, and science cannot, settle the question of free will, it is more reasonable to suppose that humans do indeed have freedom. Brings together, and adds to, criticisms of recent experiments (or conclusions drawn from them) which supposedly show that human beings do not have free will Analyzes recent experiments supposedly related to human freedom through the lens of a philosophically informed portrait of a robust, libertarian free choice Develops a long list of problems - both practical and ethical - facing the experimental study of human freedom Proposes a thought experiment set in a distant future of advanced brain science to show that it is likely impossible for science ever to settle the question of free will.
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    Nichtidentität und Unbegrifflichkeit
    Ausgehend von einem Dialog zwischen Adorno und Blumenberg entwickelt die Studie ein eigenständiges Verfahren der philosophischen Sprachkritik. Durch die Konfrontation erarbeitet sie ein Sprachverständnis, das in der Auseinandersetzung mit der wissenschaftlichen Begriffs- und der gesellschaftlichen Sprachpraxis gründet. Einerseits wird die von der Sprachphilosophie bis heute oft abgewertete Rhetorik rehabilitiert. Das »Unbegriffliche« erweist sich als unabdingbar für das Denken und Sprechen - besonders für den Ausdruck des »Nichtidentischen«. Andererseits wird die unbewusste Orientierungsfunktion von Metaphern problematisiert. Im Rückgriff auf Adornos Gesellschaftstheorie rekonfiguriert der Autor Blumenbergs Metaphorologie als ein ideologiekritisches Verfahren, das an der Sprache abliest, was das Denken und Handeln anleitet. Die Arbeit wurde mit dem "Tiburtius-Preis der Berliner Hochschulen - Anerkennungspreis für hervorragende Dissertationen" ausgezeichnet.»A remarkably thorough,thoughtful and original piece of work, fully justifying the decision to compare two figures who hitherto have rarely been discussed together.« Martin JayBased on a dialogue between Adorno and Blumenberg, this book develops a highly original method of philosophical language criticism. By way of this contrasting juxtaposition, it elaborates an understanding of language that is grounded in the dispute between scientific conceptual and social linguistic practice. On the one hand, rhetoric, which has often been (and even today sometimes is) devalued by the philosophy of language, is being rehabilitated. The "non-conceptual" proves to be indispensable for thinking and speaking - especially for the expression of the "non-identical". On the other hand, the unconscious workings of metaphors in orientation is expounded. Drawing on Adorno's social theory, the study reconfigures Blumenberg's metaphorology as an ideology-critical procedure that takes its cue from language in order to ascertain what guides thought and action. The work was awarded the Tiburtius Prize of the Berlin Universities - Recognition Award for Outstanding Dissertations.»A remarkably thorough, thoughtful and original piece of work, fully justifying the decision to compare two figures who hitherto have rarely been discussed together.« Martin Jay
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    Living in the Moment (eBook, ePUB)
    An invaluable, comprehensive guide that explains everything you and your family need to know about living well with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. A loved one's dementia diagnosis can leave you feeling scared and overwhelmed. Now a renowned geriatrician who has helped thousands of families live happy, engaged lives-after a dementia diagnosis-shares her expertise in this easy-to-follow guide. Filled with must-have information, practical advice, and unique and comforting insights, here is everything you need to know about caring for your loved one and making his or her life the best possible-starting now, even as the disease progresses. Inside, you'll find: · How to create a plan of action for today-and tomorrow-that will help all involved cope with this new normal · How to keep your vulnerable loved one safe and secure-both physically and financially · Lifestyle changes, innovative new activities, and holistic interventions that can slow the progression of dementia · Comprehensive information on both prescription and OTC medications that can help or hurt dementia patients · Dealing with day-to-day challenges, from staying mobile to overcoming agitation and aggression without resorting to sedation · How and where to get help, including online support groups, home health care agencies, care managers, neuropsychologists, communities and day programs for people with dementia, and government agencies · Tips on keeping your loved one at home versus placement in a long-term care facility In addition to all the essential advice, Dr. Landsverk demystifies the ins and outs of dementia, explaining what it is and what it's not, and making sure you and your loved one will be ready to address whatever develops and maintain quality of life. Uniquely, Living in the Moment will transform how you think about dementia, providing comfort and support for the best life possible-at any stage.
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    Rawls in 60 Minutes
    John Rawls's masterpiece A Theory of Justice was discussed all over the world already during the author's lifetime. Its very title is provocative since it is generally believed that there can be no general theory of justice: what is just for one man is unjust for another. But Rawls succeeds nonetheless in giving a definition of a just society. To do this he develops a brilliant procedure: choice from behind a "veil of ignorance". If we are to choose, absolutely fairly and objectively, how property, income and education are to be justly distributed, then the people choosing must not know in advance whether, in the society they choose, they will be rich or poor, male or female, worker or employer, educated or uneducated, talented or untalented. Because a rich man is likely to find great differences in wealth just, a poor man unjust. Only a "veil of ignorance", says Rawls, "forces each to take the welfare of others into account". Such a choice "behind a veil" could, of course, never actually take place. But if it did, says Rawls, then it would produce the only two perfectly just principles of justice that can be applied to a society: the equality principle and the "difference principle". By these the quality of every modern society can be measured. What do these principles mean in detail? And can the same thought-experiment work in other contexts? If, for example, we did not know whether, in a future society, we would be humans or animals, would we then choose a vegetarian society? Rawls surely sets off, with his Theory of Justice, a whole firework display of ground-breaking new ideas. This introduction to Rawls appears as part of the popular series "Great Thinkers in 60 Minutes".
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    Somewhere in Germany: An Autobiographical Novel , Hörbuch, Digital, ungekürzt, 636min
    Somewhere in Germany is the sequel to the acclaimed Nowhere in Africa, which was turned into the Oscar-winning film of the same name. This novel traces the return of the Redlich family to Germany after their nine-year exile in Kenya during World War II. In Africa, Walter had longed for his homeland and dreamed of rebuilding his life as a lawyer, yet ultimately he and his family - wife Jettel, daughter Regina, and baby Max - realize that Germany seems as exotic and unwelcoming to them in 1947 as Kenya had seemed in 1938. Hunger and desperation are omnipresent in bombed-out Frankfurt, and this Jewish family - especially Regina, who misses Africa the most - has a hard time adjusting to their new circumstances. Yet slowly the family adapts to their new home amidst the ruins. In Frankfurt, Regina matures into a woman and, though her parents want her to marry an upstanding Jewish man, her love life progresses in its own idiosyncratic fashion. She develops a passion for art and journalism and begins her professional career at a Frankfurt newspaper. Walter at last finds professional success as a lawyer, but never quite adjusts to life in Frankfurt, recalling with nostalgia his childhood in Upper Silesia and his years in Africa. Only his son Max truly finds what Walter had hoped for: A new homeland in Germany. Although the Redlichs receive kindness from strangers, they also learn anti-Semitism still prevails in post-Nazi Germany. They partake in the West German "economic miracle" with their own home, a second-hand car, and the discovery of television, but young Max's discovery of the Holocaust revives long-buried memories. Rich in memorable moments and characters, this novel portrays the reality of postwar German society in vivid and candid detail. ungekürzt. Language: English. Narrator: Max Roll. Audio sample: https://samples.audible.de/bk/adbl/018565/bk_adbl_018565_sample.mp3. Digital audiobook in aax.
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