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Why do we love who we love? Why do we stay in unfulfilling relationships, or stray from rewarding ones? Why do some couples crash and burn while others stay madly in love? In The Intimate Animal, Dr Justin Garcia - one of the world's leading experts on the science of love and sex - reveals that the answer to these questions lies in our evolution. We are biologically wired to connect with each other, yet our inner intimate animal is often at odds with the way we live now. Dr Garcia explains the multiplicity of human sexual and romantic behaviour using cutting-edge research from his team of researchers at the world-leading Kinsey Institute, including: - Why we have evolved to live and die for love - Why searching for 'the one' is futile - Why we are wired for 'social monogamy' but not necessarily 'sexual monogamy' - Why some people are more likely to cheat With practical tips on love and lust - the two biological systems often in painful conflict - The Intimate Animal is the essential, research-backed guide for anyone who wants to forge deeper, more intimate connections in these disconnected times.

Designed for the pastor and Bible teacher, the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament features today''s top Old Testament scholars and brings together commentary features rarely gathered together in one volume. With careful discourse analysis and interpretation of the Hebrew text, the authors trace the flow of argument in each Old Testament book, showing that how a biblical author says something is just as important as what they say.Commentary on each passage follows a clear structure to help readers grasp the flow and meaning of the text:The Main Idea of the Passage: A one- or two-sentence summary of the key ideas the biblical author seeks to communicate.Literary Context: A brief discussion of the relationship of the specific text to the book as a whole and to its place within the broader argument.Translation and Exegetical Outline: Commentators provide their own translations of each text, formatted to highlight its discourse structure and accompanied by a coherent outline that reflects the flow and argument of the text.Structure and Literary Form: An overview of the literary structure and rhetorical style adopted by the biblical author, highlighting how these features contribute to the communication of the main idea of the passage.Explanation of the Text: A detailed commentary on the passage, paying particular attention to how the biblical authors select and arrange their materials and how they work with words, phrases, and syntax to communicate their messages.Canonical and Practical Significance: The commentary on each unit will conclude by building bridges between the world of the biblical author and other biblical authors and with reflections on the contribution made by this unit to the development of broader issues in biblical theology--particularly on how later Old Testament and New Testament authors have adapted and reused the motifs in question. The discussion also includes brief reflections on the significance of the message of the passage for readers today.?The Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament series is the go-to resource for pastors and Bible teachers looking for deep but accessible study that equips them to connect the needs of Christians today with the biblical text.

From the coauthor of Algorithms to Live By, an exploration of the quest to use mathematics to describe the ways we think, from its origins three hundred years ago to the ideas behind modern AI systems and the ways in which they still differ from human minds.Everyone has a basic understanding of how the physical world works. We learn about physics and chemistry in school, letting us explain the world around us in terms of concepts like force, acceleration, and gravity-the Laws of Nature. But we don't have the same fluency with concepts needed to understand the world inside us-the Laws of Thought. While the story of how mathematics has been used to reveal the mysteries of the universe is familiar, the story of how it has been used to study the mind is not.There is no one better to tell that story than Tom Griffiths, the head of Princeton's AI Lab and a renowned expert in the field of cognitive science. In this groundbreaking book, he explains the three major approaches to formalizing thought-rules and symbols, neural networks, and probability and statistics-introducing each idea through the stories of the people behind it. As informed conversations about thought, language, and learning become ever more pressing in the age of AI, The Laws of Thought is an essential read for anyone interested in the future of technology.

Listening connects us to others and the world around us. Learn how to harness its power in this life-changing new book. Drawing on the Japanese concept of 'kiku' - a deep listening practice - sociologist and listening expert Dr Haru Yamada brings together cutting-edge research with advice, tips and tricks to create a transformational guide to becoming better listeners in everyday life. Once you know how to listen to those around you, you'll learn how to read between the lines, communicate across divides and connect with those most important to you. Kiku is an essential guide to embracing the art of listening.

A globe-trotting investigation into the catastrophic reality of the multi-billion-dollar global garbage trade. Dumps and landfills around the world are overflowing. The millions of tonnes of garbage generated every day have given rise to waste wars, cons and cover ups across thousands of miles and multiple oceans. And few people have any idea they're happening. Roaming across five continents, Alexander Clapp delves deep inside the world of Javanese recycling gangsters, cruise ship dismantlers in the Aegean, Tanzanian plastic pickers, whistle-blowing environmentalists in the jungles of Guatemala, and a community of Ghanaian boys who burn Western cellphones and televisions for cents an hour. He reveals how most of our trash actually lives a secret second life, getting shipped, smuggled or dumped from one country onto another, with devastating consequences for the poorest nations of the world. Waste Wars is a jaw-dropping exposé of how and why, for the last forty years, our garbage has spawned a massive global black market, one that offloads our consumption footprints onto distant continents, pristine landscapes, and unsuspecting populations.

Imagine a future where we grow houses rather than build them. Where smartphones are living, clothing has opinions, and all human knowledge fits into a speck of DNA. A world where disease is a thing of the past, and the human lifespan is dramatically extended. To achieve this, says Adrian Woolfson - founder of the genome writing company Genyro - we must transform biology into a predictive, programmable engineering material. That means decoding the generative grammar of DNA: the language of life itself. It may then be possible to author genomes - and, if we choose, even rewrite our own. We are at the cusp of a technological revolution, driven by the convergence of artificial intelligence and synthetic biology. Currently at the scribbling phase - writing the genomes of viruses, bacteria and yeast - we will eventually author the genomes of extinct and never-before-realised species. Life will become computable, detached from its past, and no longer bound by Darwinian evolution. While offering extraordinary opportunities, this power also carries great risk and it is vital for everyone to understand what the future might hold. Genome writing can help preserve the planet, but may also undermine human nature and disrupt ecosystems. In this bold and visionary account, Woolfson provides a guide to how this might all be achieved and how we should navigate this astonishing new world, offering a moral compass to help us do so safely, wisely and ethically.

Thousands of years ago, in a part of the world we now call ancient Mesopotamia, people began writing things down for the very first time. What they left behind, in a vast region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, preserves leaps in human ingenuity, like the earliest depiction of a wheel and the first approximation of pi. But they also capture breathtakingly intimate, raw and relatable moments, like a dog's paw prints as it accidentally stepped into fresh clay, or the imprint of a child's teeth. In Between Two Rivers, historian Dr Moudhy Al-Rashid reveals what these ancient people chose to record about their lives, allowing us to brush hands with them millennia later. We find a lullaby to soothe a baby, instructions for exorcising a ghost, countless receipts for beer, and the adorable, messy writing of preschoolers. We meet an enslaved person negotiating their freedom, an astronomer tracing the movement of the planets, a princess who may have created the world's first museum, and a working mother struggling with 'the juggle' in 1900 BCE. Together, these fragments illuminate not just the history of Mesopotamia, but the story of how history was made.

"Life changing" Red Magazine"An important and impressive book, that will change how you experience motherhood" Dr Julie SmithModern motherhood is insane. We’re expected to parent perfectly, bounce back, enjoy every moment, forge ahead at work and keep smiling through all the endless expectations – all whilst forgetting about ourselves.Based on years of research, proven transformational coaching tools, world-leading expertise from hundreds of podcast guests such as Dr Gabor Mate Philippa Perry and Dr Becky Kennedy and real-life stories from the Motherkind community, this validating, judgement-free book will help you to:Understand the pressures of modern motherhood, and why you’re not failingSupport yourself through the daily ups and downsChange your relationship with guilt, and finally feel good enoughHandle your challenging emotions and reactions in a new wayLearn why ‘self-care’ doesn’t work – and what doesDitch the idea of ‘balance’ and embrace boundaries insteadThis empowering book will give you the tools you need to thrive in modern motherhood and become your happiest self – for yourself and your children.

The secret to happiness is closer than you think… The truth is that everything we need is already inside us, we just need to unlock it. In It Starts With You, Lorena Bernal guides you on this transformative journey towards self-love, peace, and joy. With invaluable insights and practical takeaways, you’ll discover how to find self-acceptance, trust your intuition and gain the purpose and peace you deserve. This book is a treasure trove of tools designed to help you: • Reclaim your power: Embrace your unique gifts and strengths. • Cultivate self-love: Nurture your inner beauty and worthiness. • Connect with your higher self: Tap into your intuition and spiritual wisdom. • Build meaningful relationships: Foster love and compassion in your life. Creating a beautiful, love-filled life starts with you – and it begins right here.

THIS UPDATED NEW EDITION REVEALS THE EXPLOSIVE INSIDE STORY BEHIND THE BEN ROBERTS-SMITH HEADLINES AND THE TRUTH BEHIND THE ATTACKS ON AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST NICK McKENZIE. 'There is no doubt the truth would have been concealed and our concerns buried without Nick McKenzie's relentless pursuit of justice.' SAS Afghanistan veteranWar is brutal. But there are lines that should never be crossed. In mid-2017, whispers of executions and cover-ups within Australia's most secretive and elite military unit, the SAS, reached Walkley Award-winning journalist Nick McKenzie. He and Chris Masters began an investigation that would not only reveal shocking truths about Ben Roberts-Smith VC but plunge the reporters into the defamation trial of the century. For five years, McKenzie led the investigation, waging an epic battle for the truth to be acknowledged. His fight to reveal the real face of Australia's most famous and revered SAS soldier and examine evidence of bullying, intimidation, war crimes and murder would take him across Australia and to Afghanistan. As he unearthed the secrets Ben Roberts-Smith had thought he'd long ago buried, McKenzie had to deal with death threats, powerful forces intent on destroying his career and attempts to silence brave SAS soldiers, who had witnessed their famous comrade commit unspeakable acts. And even after the trial judgement, headlines attacking McKenzie continued. However, the Federal Court of Appeal upheld the original judgment, finding again that Fairfax Media had proven the substantial truth of serious allegations against Ben Roberts-Smith - and believing eyewitness accounts from fellow Australian soldiers. This latest chapter is a defining moment for Australian journalism, press freedom and accountability within the military. Nick McKenzie broke the stories that proved the man at one time idolised by the public, politicians, the media and leading business leaders was indeed a myth. His efforts will help deliver justice to Roberts-Smith's victims and their families. Explosive and meticulously researched, Crossing the Line shares the powerful untold story of how a small group of brave soldiers and two determined reporters overcame a plot to suppress one of the greatest military scandals in Australian history. 'Extraordinary . . . Riveting . . . An insight into the finest investigative journalism in this country' Law Institute Journal'The definitive account of the fall of Ben Roberts-Smith and a vital reminder of the power of journalism. It is a tour de force.' Ben Doherty, The Guardian

'A must-read book that will teach you how to think and help you succeed at life' - G.T. Karber, author of The Murdle seriesChess is the art of the possible - after all, there are more potential chess games than atoms in the universe. Great players are experts at exploring options, allowing them to seize an opportunity, idea or move that no one else saw. Two-time US chess champion Jennifer Shahade calls this 'thinking sideways'. And in today's hyper-competitive world, thinking sideways can help you win at life. In Thinking Sideways, Shahade shows you don't have to be a chess player to think more like a chess player. From building mind palaces to crafting decision trees, she reveals the most useful strategies from the ancient game that we can use in our daily lives. Drawing on examples from business, sports and psychology, as well as her own experiences touring the world as a chess and poker champion, Thinking Sideways offers a practical toolkit for smarter thinking and transforms our understanding of what success looks like, and how to achieve it for ourselves. This book is not about playing chess - it's about how thinking sideways can propel you to success and happiness.

'The inestimable Tom Hodgkinson once again contributes to our collective calm with this perfectly judged collection of philosophy.' Emma Thompson 'A great guide to philosophy and big ideas... it made me laugh out loud. It’s such a cheerful book, I read it in one go (well... two) and emerged refreshed and nourished.' Dominic West'He knows that play is one of the best teachers, and this treatise on Stoicism is illuminating, engaging, informative and highly accessible' Irvine WelshThere’s more to Stoicism than shrugging your shoulders and getting on with it, as Tom Hodgkinson discovers in this witty and enlightening book. Stoicism is an enduring and ancient philosophy that can help you with everything from love and politics to money and spirituality. The Stoics were celebrated by the Romans, they influenced Christianity and even Shakespeare admired them. Today, both therapists and politicians will profess adherence to the Stoic creed. The “serenity prayer” is a Stoic statement. The Beatles’ “Let it Be” is a Stoic song. Tom Hodgkinson, author of bestselling How to Be Idle, goes back to the original philosophical texts and looks at the greatest Stoics in history – including Seneca, Cicero, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius and St Augustine – to see if they can help us find fulfilment. He discovers that Stoicism is much stranger and more radical than you’d think. With witty reflections on everything from ethics, grammar, rhetoric, education, friendship and the importance of occasionally letting your hair down, Tom Hodgkinson shares his genuinely funny and brilliant guide to the Stoic life.

Mistrust of the democratic electoral process has become rampant among Americans, particularly Republican voters. This trend carries profound consequences: widespread disputes over election results and resistance to the peaceful transfer of power threaten to undermine the very fabric of American democracy. It is, therefore, essential to understand why mistrust is spreading. No analysis is complete without a thorough accounting of the role of right-wing media in US politics.Weapons of Mass Deception challenges the conventional wisdom that right-wing media outlets like Breitbart News and Fox News function primarily as news organizations, using empirical analysis to demonstrate how they more closely resemble political organizations. Analyzing nearly four million online articles published by thirty major right-wing media outlets, Yunkang Yang finds that disinformation consistently ranked among the highest engagement stories between 2017 and 2020. Internal emails, Federal Election Commission filings, legal documents, and conversations between right-wing media employees illuminate the organizational patterns and practices underlying this data. Yang highlights the risk of "privatized political patronage," as platforms pursue both profits and strategic political objectives on behalf of their funders, owners, managers, and political allies. He further reveals the complexities of the right-wing media sphere and argues that when these goals align across networks, they can form a powerful political machine capable of misleading millions of Americans.Ultimately, this book reveals how organizations spread disinformation for partisan aims by exploiting the credibility afforded to traditional journalism, and it lays the framework for understanding how disparate right-wing media outlets coalesce into a unified weapon of mass deception.

Jordan B. Peterson, celosvetovo známy klinický psychológ a autor bestsellerov 12 pravidiel pre život a Za hranicou poriadku, sa v tejto výnimočnej knihe púšťa do jedného z najodvážnejších projektov svojej kariéry – do hlbokého, psychologického a filozofického čítania najstaršieho príbehu ľudstva. V knihe My, čo zápasíme s Bohom nás prevedie biblickým rozprávaním, ktoré formovalo západnú civilizáciu a aj naše chápanie dobra, zla, poriadku a chaosu: Adam a Eva a pád človeka, bratovražda Kaina a Ábela, Noachova potopa, zrútenie Babylonskej veže, Abrahámova skúška viery či Mojžišov zápas o slobodu. Peterson skúma, prečo tieto príbehy vznikli, čo znamenajú z hľadiska psychológie, biológie aj kultúry a čo riskujeme, keď ich dnes odmietame ako bezvýznamné mýty. Ukazuje, že tieto naratívy predstavujú starobylé mapy ľudskej skúsenosti: od vzbury proti chaosu cez obetu až po osobnú transformáciu. Toto dielo však nie je len interpretáciou Biblie, je to pozvánka na nové, hlboké zamyslenie sa nad samým sebou a nad vlastným životom. Kniha je určená pre každého, kto sa chce lepšie zorientovať v zložitosti moderného sveta prostredníctvom osvedčenej múdrosti najväčšieho príbehu všetkých čias.

Úspech neprichádza cez noc. Prichádza krok po kroku. Kiarash Hossainpour a Philip Hopf, autori jedného z najpočúvanejších podcastov v Nemecku, vás v tejto knihe naučia, ako z každého dňa vyťažiť viac – nie násilím, ale systematicky. Každý deň jeden krok ponúka 365 myšlienok, cvičení a postrehov, ktoré vám pomôžu: • získať sebavedomie a jasnú víziu, • zvládnuť vnútorný chaos a zmeniť toxické presvedčenia, • pretaviť disciplínu na prirodzený zvyk • a každý deň sa priblížiť k svojmu skutočnému potenciálu. Hoss a Hopf vám neponúkajú prázdne frázy o úspechu, ale reálne stratégie, ktoré si sami overili. Stačí začať. Urobiť prvý krok. A potom ďalší. A ďalší.

Vztahy jsou místem nejhlubšího zranění – ale také největšího uzdravení. Opakují se vám ve vztazích stejné problémy? Vyhýbáte se blízkosti, nebo se naopak lidí držíte až příliš? Tato kniha vám pomůže pochopit proč. Autorka srozumitelně vysvětluje, jak emocionální otisky z dětství formují naše chování v dospělosti – od obav ze závazků až po volbu nevhodných či toxických partnerů. Nabízí praktické nástroje, jak zastavit nefunkční vzorce, posílit vztah k sobě samým a vytvářet zdravější, bezpečnější a naplňující vazby. Knihu provázejí příběhy z praxe, cvičení, otázky k zamyšlení i jednoduché postupy, díky nimž můžete začít uzdravovat své vztahy – krok za krokem, s laskavostí a porozuměním.

A Maradj formában egy kártyacsomagba sűrített, könnyen használható agytorna és szellemi frissítő játék, amely segít abban, hogy a mindennapokban is edzésben tartsuk az elmét. A pakli célja az úgynevezett kognitív stimuláció: olyan rövid, változatos feladatok gyűjteménye, amelyek rendszeres gyakorlással támogatják a gondolkodást, a koncentrációt, a memóriát és a problémamegoldó készséget. A kártyákra épülő feladatok az agy „edzésének” elvén működnek: minél többször mozgatunk meg különböző gondolkodási területeket, annál könnyebben tartjuk frissen a mentális képességeinket. A pakli éppen ezért ideális választás mindazoknak, akik szeretnek rejtvényeket megoldani, szeretik a logikai kihívásokat, vagy egyszerűen csak szeretnének mentálisan formában maradni. A Maradj formában kártyacsomag egyik nagy előnye, hogy rugalmasan használható. A feladatokat lehet egyedül megoldani, de akár közösen is játszható, így családi programként vagy barátokkal is jó választás. A kártyák rövidek, ezért könnyű beilleszteni őket a napirendbe: akár napi 10–15 perc is elég ahhoz, hogy rendszeresen tornáztassuk az agyat. A játékban ráadásul pontozási rendszer is található, ami segít nyomon követni a haladást, és motiválóvá teszi a gyakorlást. Így nemcsak a feladatmegoldás élménye marad meg, hanem az is, hogy lépésről lépésre fejlődünk. A pakli feladatai hat nagy terület köré épülnek, így változatos, és hosszabb távon sem válik unalmassá. Az asszociációs feladatok az összekapcsolásról és a kapcsolatok felismeréséről szólnak. Itt olyan kihívások várnak, amelyekben képeket, fogalmakat vagy kifejezéseket kell összepárosítani, és megtalálni, mi mihez tartozik. Ez a típusú játék remekül frissíti a gondolkodást és a gyors kapcsolatteremtést. A logikai feladatok a mintázatok, sorozatok és különbségek felismerésére építenek. Előfordulhat, hogy meg kell találni a kakukktojást, folytatni kell egy mintát, vagy vizuális feladatokban kell következtetni. Ezek a kártyák egyszerre fejlesztik a koncentrációt és a problémamegoldó gondolkodást. A memóriakártyák a rövid távú és a munkamemóriát mozgatják meg. A feladatok során szavakat, számokat vagy képeket kell megjegyezni, majd visszaidézni vagy kérdések alapján felidézni. A rendszeres memóriajáték segíthet abban, hogy könnyebben rögzítsünk információkat, és frissebben tartsuk a mentális működést. A szókincs feladatok a nyelvi készségeket fejlesztik. Itt hiányos szavakat kell kiegészíteni, betűket javítani, összekevert elemekből értelmes szót vagy mondatot alkotni, vagy éppen nyelvi játékokat megoldani. Ez különösen jó választás azoknak, akik szeretik a szavas rejtvényeket, és szeretnék karbantartani a nyelvi rugalmasságot. A matematikai feladatok a számolást és az egyszerűbb műveleteket frissítik fel. A kártyák között lehetnek műveletsorok, számrendezések, logikai számfeladványok, amelyek segítenek abban, hogy a matematikai gondolkodás is formában maradjon. Végül a csomag különlegessége, hogy koordinációs feladatokat is tartalmaz. Ezek olyan egyszerű, biztonságos mozgásos kihívások, amelyek összekapcsolják a figyelmet és a mozgást. Ez azért hasznos, mert nemcsak a „fejben” történik a játék, hanem kicsit át is mozgat, és így teljesebb élményt ad. A Maradj formában tehát egy sokoldalú, könnyen elővehető kártyacsomag, amely játékos formában támogatja a mindennapi mentális frissességet. Hasznos lehet mindenkinek, aki szeretne rendszeresen agytornázni, jól jöhet ajándéknak is, és különösen azok fogják szeretni, akik értékelik a rövid, változatos, mégis tartalmas feladatokat. Ha egy olyan játékot keresel, ami kikapcsol, közben pedig megmozgatja az elmét, a Maradj formában jó választás.

Titul obsahuje príspevky k zmenám v právnych predpisoch z oblastí daní, účtovania a zdaňovania miezd a odvodov. Zamestnanec a DP k dani z príjmov FO za rok 2025 Sociálne poistenie – zmeny zákona Práca zamestnanca z prirodzeného domáceho prostredia Pracovná disciplína a právna zodpovednosť v pracovnom práve Životné minimum a dávky naň nadväzujúce Ročné zúčtovanie preddavkov na daň z príjmov zo závislej činnosti u zamestnávateľa Oslobodenia od dane z príjmov pre nepeňažné benefity poskytnuté zamestnávateľom pre zamestnanca Daňový bonus vo vzťahu k zahraničiu Kategórie poistencov od 1. januára 2026 – odvody Zdravotné poistenie Skúšobná doba a dôsledky jej nedohodnutia v pracovnej zmluve Zamestnanci – tréneri – odvodová úľava Príspevok na pomoc pri odkázanosti na pomoc inej FO Daňový bonus v rámci ročného zúčtovania u zamestnávateľa Cestovné náhrady na služobných cestách Výkon právomocí obcami Pracovný poriadok vo verejnej správe Hospodárenie, podnikanie, kontroly, pokuty - školy a školské zariadenia Životné minimum je spoločensky uznaná minimálna hranica príjmov fyzickej osoby, pod ktorou nastáva stav jej hmotnej núdze. Sumy životného minima sa upravujú vždy k 1. júlu bežného kalendárneho roka na základe koeficientu rastu čistých peňažných príjmov na osobu alebo koeficientu rastu životných nákladov nízkopríjmových domácností. Napriek skutočnosti, že životné minimum sa upravuje k 1. júlu roku 2025, dávky a príspevky naň naviazané sa upravili buď k júlu 2025 alebo k januáru 2026 v závislosti od toho, ako zmenu tej - ktorej dávky, resp. príspevku, stanovuje príslušná legislatívna norma. O aké dávky a príspevky ide, sa dočítate v mesačníku.

Argues that intoxication was fundamental to German physiological, psychological, and psychiatric research during the nineteenth century.   Intoxicating substances can be found lurking in every corner of modern life, and Matthew Perkins-McVey’s pathbreaking book offers the untold story of how they were implicated in shifting perceptions of embodiment found in the emerging sciences of the body and mind in late-nineteenth-century Germany. Their use in this experimental context gave rise to a dynamic conception of the subject within the scientific, psychological, philosophical, and sociological milieu of the era. The history of the modern biological subject, Perkins-McVey argues, turns on “intoxicated ways of knowing.”  Intoxicated Ways of Knowing identifies the state of intoxication as a tacit form of thinking and knowing with the body. Intoxicants force us to feel, intervening directly in our perceptional awareness, and, Perkins-McVey contends, they bring latent conceptual associations into the foreground of conscious thought, engendering new ways of knowing the world. The book unfurls how intoxicants affected nineteenth-century German science and how, ultimately, the connection between mental life and intoxication is taken up in the works of Friedrich Nietzsche, Max Weber, and Sigmund Freud, bringing the biological subject out of the lab and into the worlds of philosophy, psychoanalysis, sociology, and politics.