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Political Automation
Governments now routinely use AI-based software to gather information about citizens and determine the level of privacy a person can enjoy, how far they can travel, what public benefits they may receive, and what they can and cannot say publicly. What input do citizens have in how these machines thin? n Political Automation, Eduardo Albrecht explores this question in various domains, including policing, national security, and international peacekeeping. Drawing upon interviews with rights activists, Albrecht examines popular attempts to interact with this novel form of algorithmic governance so far. He then proposes the idea of a Third House, a virtual chamber that legislates exclusively on AI in government decision-making and is based on principles of direct democracy, unlike existing upper and lower houses that are representative. Digital citizens, AI powered replicas of ourselves, would act as our personal emissaries to this Third House. An in-depth look at how political automation impacts the lives of citizens, this book addresses the challenges at the heart of automation in public policy decision-making and offers a way forward.
The Dogs of Mariupol
When Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Kateryna hung up her dresses,Oksana and Stanislav put down their lawyers' briefs and Oksen slammed shut hisphilosophy textbooks. Alongside thousands of their fellow citizens, theystrapped on armour, picked up weapons and chose to risk their lives for thefreedom and independence of their homeland. Many would never return. Journalist Tom Mutch woke up in Kyiv on 24 February to aworld changed for ever. Making a fateful choice to stay and cover the invasion,he witnessed the forging of an 'iron generation' of young Ukrainians. Withfirst-hand reporting from all the major battlegrounds and front lines, TheDogs of Mariupol recounts the war's notorious encounters, such as theBattle of Kyiv and the Siege of Mariupol, but also uncovers untold stories,like the 1st Tank Brigade's desperate defence of Chernihiv and the civilian guerrillaarmy fighting overwhelming odds in Sumy. This is not a triumphalist account of Ukraine's fight,however. It painstakingly documents the immense human catastrophe wrought onUkrainian society and the divisions between those who fought and those whofled. It also delves deeper into events to answer important historicalquestions: could the Russian plan to capture Kyiv have succeeded? Did Ukrainemake a fatal error by committing for so long to the defence of Bakhmut? Andwith more western support, could Ukraine have won this terrible war outright?
Veľká kniha Mindsetu
Veľká kniha Mindsetu je jedinečný sprievodca pre každého, kto chce žiť vedomejší, naplnenejší a šťastnejší život. Ponúka päť afirmácií a päť deklarácií na každý deň v roku – spolu 3650 transformačných výrokov, ktoré pomáhajú prepísať staré limitujúce (negatívne) presvedčenia a nahradiť ich novými, podporujúcimi vzorcami myslenia. Vychádza z najnovších poznatkov neurovedy, NLP a psychoterapie a je navrhnutá tak, aby nepodávala povrchný „pozitívny mindset“, ale hlboké prerámcovanie mysle. Každý deň obsahuje aj úvodný inšpiratívny text, ktorý vás naladí na tému dňa, afirmácie a silné deklarácie, ako aj priestor pre vašu vlastnú vetu – lebo tá najdôležitejšia zmena prichádza zvnútra.
Táto kniha je vhodná pre každého, kto túži po skutočnej zmene – jemnej, ale hlbokej, dennej, ale trvalej. Čítajte ju každý deň a sledujte, ako sa mení váš svet.
Sila modlitby príhovoru
KATEŘINA LACHMANOVÁ v knihe Sila modlitby príhovoru odhaľuje nesmiernu duchovnú moc, ktorú získava kresťan ochotný „zastávať druhých“ pred Bohom. Pozýva čitateľov, aby v modlitbe objavili oveľa viac než prosbu za seba – aby v nej našli bránu pre Božie pôsobenie v životoch blížnych, ktorí to najväčšmi potrebujú.
Na príkladoch z Biblie i súčasných svedectvách môžeme vidieť, že príhovor nie je posledná možnosť pre zúfalých, ale účinná zbraň proti zlu a trápeniu. Kniha povzbudzuje k vytrvalosti aj vtedy, keď zdanlivo neprináša výsledky, a učí, aké dôležité je zachovať správny vnútorný postoj – odhodlanosť, dôveru v Božiu dobrotu a srdce oslobodené od pýchy, nenávisti a neodpustenia.
Či už hľadáte hlbšiu inšpiráciu pre osobnú modlitbu, alebo chcete lepšie porozumieť jej neviditeľnému dosahu, Sila modlitby príhovoru vám umožní rásť vo viere a stať sa nástrojom skutočného požehnania pre svoje okolie. Spájajúc teologickú hĺbku s praktickým jazykom, Kateřina Lachmanová ponúka čitateľovi pomocnú ruku na ceste intenzívnejšieho vzťahu s Bohom a služby druhým.
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Te magad vagy a csoda - Leckék az önértékelésről
"Az életben nem a reményeid és az álmaid határozzák meg, milyen magasra tudsz majd szárnyalni, hanem az önértékelésed. Nem oda emelkedsz fel, amiről azt hiszed, hogy lehetséges, hanem oda zuhansz vissza, amiről elhiszed, hogy azt érdemled.
A céljaid és a munkahelyi ambícióid közül nem azt éred el, amire a képzettséged és a képességeid alkalmassá tesznek, hanem azon a szinten fogsz megállni, amiről azt gondolod, hogy azt érdemled, és amelyen tudatosan vagy tudattalanul meghatároztad a saját belső identitásodat. A romantikus kapcsolataidban a bensőségesség, a sebezhetőség és a szeretet csak olyan szintű és mélységű lehet, amilyen szintű és mélységű az önmagad iránti szereteted és sebezhetőséged. Ugyanez a helyzet a barátságaiddal is. [...] És ugyanez a helyzet a testeddel is. A testedet érezheted szégyenforrásnak vagy két lábon járó csodának is, attól függően, hogyan viszonyulsz a saját értékedhez."
"Ha megváltozik az elképzelésed arról, mi az, amit megérdemelsz, akkor az egész életed megváltozik."
- Előfordult már veled, hogy bár tudtad a választ egy kérdésre, mégis csöndben maradtál?
- Hogy azt érezted, a meghirdetett állást pont neked találták ki, mégsem mertél jelentkezni?
- Hogy tetszett valaki, de nem volt elég bátorságod nyíltan beszélni az érzéseidről?
Mekkora árat fizettél már azért, mert nem hittél önmagadban?
Jamie Kern Lima jól ismeri a sikerhez vezető út buktatóit. Életét örökbe adott gyermekként kezdte, de sok-sok ballépést és csalódást követően végül az Egyesült Államok egyik legelismertebb vállalkozója lett. Mindehhez nem csupán kitartó munkára volt szükség, hanem sziklaszilárd hitre is abban, hogy mindazt, amiről álmodik, meg is érdemli.
Te magad vagy a csoda című könyvében Jamie őszintén mesél arról, hogyan tanult meg bízni önmagában, és megosztja velünk azokat az egyszerű, mégis szemléletformáló trükköket, amelyek segítségével mi is elindulhatunk a változás felé. A fejezetekből megtanulhatjuk, mi kell az erős önértékeléshez, hogyan harcolhatunk a káros gondolatok ellen, és hogyan adhatunk olyan mélységet az életünknek, amely mindennap közelebb visz bennünket a kiteljesedéshez.
Zrozeni z války
Vojenská historie Ruska od jeho počátků po dnešek
Mistrovské pojednání o tom, jak války a skutečný i domnělý pocit ohrožení formovaly osud Ruska od jeho vzniku až po katastrofální invazi na Ukrajinu.
I přes téměř zničující invazi na Ukrajinu Putin stále vládne Rusku tvrdou rukou. Vysvětlení tohoto fenoménu je možné nalézt v ruské historii. Bez přirozeně bránitelných hranic a s environmentálními faktory omezujícími jeho ekonomiku bylo Rusko po staletí konfrontováno s předními vojenskými a technologicky mnohdy vyspělejšími mocnostmi své doby. Válka – a potřeba být na válku připraven – tak formovala jeho vývoj od období vlády knížat a carů až po komunistické tajemníky a prezidenty.
Ruská národní identita se zrodila z války: od zoufalých snah středověkých knížat odolat vikinským vpádům a mongolské invazi přes vlastní expanzi v Asii v 19. století až po klíčové konflikty 20. století, které proměnily Rusko z carského impéria v komunistickou velmoc. Slabé Rusko se po konci studené války obrátilo k Putinovi, který znovu oživil touhu po válečném triumfalismu a nastoupil tak cestu k vpádu na Ukrajinu.
Kniha Zrozeni z války přináší zasvěcený a komplexní pohled na ruskou historii i současnost zbavený nánosu národních mýtů.
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Desatoro
Prinášame nové vydanie príhovorov pátra Jozefa Porubčana SJ (24. jún 1925 – 2. máj 1998), ktoré predniesol v roku 1992. Príležitosťou na to je sté vy?ročie jeho narodenia. Dôvodom je sviežosť autorovho pohľadu na tému Božích príkazov. Ich chápanie v sekularizovanej spoločnosti je poznačené nánosmi nepochopenia, dezinterpretácie, ľahostajnosti, odmietania, povrchnosti. Páter Porubčan neustále nasmerúva čitateľov pohľad na ich cieľ, na cieľ celého vesmíru, celého stvorenia, každej ľudskej existencie. Autorova fascinácia Božím zámerom zjednotenia všetkého v Kristovi, teda v láske, otvára v uvažovaní o eticky?ch a morálnych otázkach nové pohľady. Tie sú veľmi atraktívne pre moderného človeka hľadajúceho zmysel, istotu, cieľ, autentickosť a úprimnosť. Zaiste oslovia aj mlady?ch čitateľov, ktorí sa ešte len zoznamujú s projektom vlastného života, hľadajú oporné body a dizajnujú svoj postoj k svetu.
Putinovy války - Od Čečenska po Ukrajinu, 2. vydání
Druhé doplněné vydání klíčové knihy o současném Rusku.
Jeden z předních světových odborníků na současné Rusko přináší v knize Putinovy války aktuální přehled konfliktů, které Rusko rozpoutalo po nástupu Vladimíra Putina k moci – od první a druhé čečenské války přes vojenský vpád do Gruzie a anexi Krymu až po plnohodnotnou invazi na Ukrajinu. U všech těchto válečných tažení přitom vysvětluje ruské úspěchy i četná selhání a předpovídá možné scénáře vývoje invaze na Ukrajinu.
Profesor Galeotti se také zabývá širším kontextem Putinovy rekonstrukce vojenské moci a zaměřuje se na to, jak se v této nové studené válce se Západem ruský prezident stále více spoléhá při prosazování svých zájmů v zahraničí na sílu. Ve svém výkladu se mimo jiné opírá o vyprávění očitých svědků nebo výpovědi bývalých i současných ruských a sovětských důstojníků a poutavým způsobem čtenáře seznamuje s historií znovu se probouzejícího ruského medvěda.
Bass Instinct
The legendary follow up to Junglist, Bass Instincttakes us on odyssey across '90s London as a young black man and his extendedfamily of friends, colleagues and fellow bike couriers navigate love, sex,work, partying and the quest for the perfect bassline- all soundtracked by deepcuts from the decades essential R&B.Bass Instinct’sraw and gritty style mixes poetry and realism in equal measure, unafraid to goto the places most contemporary books shy away from. Caught up in a love ofblack British bass culture and the way it overlaps with America’sprofound musical legacy, Bass Instinctlooks at the magic of music and how one tune might shape your destiny tobecome a DJ. Back in print for the first time in thirty years, Bass Instinct Is both a time capsule,capturing the colour and noise of a particular moment, and an enduring story ofthe struggles of being young and hungry in the big, bad city.
Unapologetic
''Annalie Howling delivers a masterpiece in self-liberation. Unapologetic is a fierce call to reclaim your power, dismantle shame, and live authentically. A must-read for anyone ready to embrace their full potential.'' - Vex King''Brilliant'' - Gabby Roslin''An unbelievable book. I devoured it in a day.'' - Ore Oduba''Highly recommended'' - Daryl Morris, Times RadioShame thrives when we believe its lie, that we are so broken, so different, that we must hide, apologise and never be free. But this narrative is false. Shame is difficult to express, but in Unapologetic, I''ve given it a voice. On every page, I uncover the secrets shame tries to keep hidden. When we realize we''re not alone, shame loses its grip, and we reclaim our power. It isolates us, damages our relationships, and keeps us disconnected but it doesn''t have to. Unapologetic is the book that I wish that I had during the most isolating moments in my life when shame had me fully in its grasp. Through my own stories, expert insights, and real client experiences, I hope the reader will discover pieces of themselves and start to reclaim the parts they thought were lost. Unapologetic is more than a book; it''s a call to break free from shame and step into your full potential.
Zbig
''For anyone who wants to understand the history of America and the world, this is a useful and important book'' ANNE APPLEBAUM''A biographer of genius ... One of the sharpest political pens of our day'' WILLIAM DALRYMPLE''A towering achievement. A book which is founded on deep scholarship, yet so accessible and readable from the very beginning that it feels more like a historical detective story'' RAGEH OMAARZbigniew Brzezinski was a political strategist who rose to prominence as an intellectual architect of US foreign policy during the Cold War. As National Security Advisor to President Jimmy Carter and a trusted advisor to US presidents from John F. Kennedy onwards, Brzezinski’s expertise helped shape global strategy at critical moments - most significantly as a key figure in the downfall of the Soviet Union.A Polish émigré who witnessed the devastation of his homeland during both Nazi and Soviet occupations, Brzezinski became one of the West’s foremost scholars of totalitarianism. His nuanced understanding of the importance of ‘speaking the enemy’s language’, coupled with his close friendship with Pope John Paul II was instrumental in preventing a Soviet invasion of Poland. While Nixon and Kissinger, his lifelong rival, famously opened China to the West in the early 1970s, it was Brzezinski and Carter who strengthened US-China relations, further shifting the global balance of power away from Moscow. Beyond the Cold War, Brzezinski continued to influence foreign policy, notably in shaping the nation’s response to the 9/11 attacks. Yet his legacy remains underreported, leaving gaps in our understanding of Cold War history and its aftermath.Edward Luce, celebrated columnist and political writer, restores Brzezinski’s rightful place in history. Through a sweeping narrative that spans much of the 20th century, Zbig offers a gripping account of Brzezinski’s life and, in doing so, narrates a compelling re-examination of the end of the Cold War.
Self-Obsession
There is one point that contemporary psychology and centuries old Eastern Buddhist and Taoist teachings agree on: if you wish to experience less suffering, you must change the way you see yourself. But what if the change that is needed is to let go of our selves entirely? What does this mean for those of us living in an increasingly self-obsessed and individualistic society? Is our quest for identity actually sabotaging our own wellbein? n this compassionate and galvanizing book, Dr Tom Davies gently invites you to consider the basic elements that define who you are. In Part One, get to know your self. From the ground up, discover what the self truly is, how it links to identity, and how self-obsession is central to the human condition and the psychological pain that each of us experience. In Part Two, overcome self-obsession. Free yourself from your psychological prison, and learn how to live the peaceful and joyful life that you deserve. With a fresh and lucid style, Dr Tom Davies combines his knowledge of the medical, psychological and the philosophical to bring you real solutions to life’s most challenging problems. Whether you are searching for meaning, or are struggling with stress, anxiety, grief or depression, this perspective will provide you with an empowering new insight that can help you transform your life.
Healing Ancestral Family Patterns
The patterns of the past don’t have to define your future. Drawing on decades of experience in psychology, family systems therapy, and shamanic practice, Dr. Steven Farmer reveals how the physical, emotional, behavioral, and mental traits passed down through your family tree influence your relationships, decisions, and overall well-being. This compassionate and practical guide will help you:Identify the traits and patterns you’ve inherited from your ancestors. Heal emotional wounds that have been carried across generations. Break free from cycles of addiction, trauma, and dysfunction. Enhance your connection with your ancestors to draw on their wisdom and strength. Create a legacy of healing that benefits both you and your descendants. With a blend of modern therapeutic techniques and ancient shamanic practices, Healing Ancestral Family Patterns offers a clear path to ancestral healing. Whether you’re seeking to address deep-seated trauma, understand your family’s history, or simply connect more deeply with your roots, the practices within will empower you to transform your ancestral patterns into sources of strength and resilience.
Truth and Truthfulness
What does it mean to be truthful? What role does truth play in our lives? What do we lose if we reject truthfulness? No philosopher is better suited to answer these questions than Bernard Williams. Writing with his characteristic combination of passion and elegant simplicity, he explores the value of truth and finds it to be both less and more than we might imagine. Modern culture exhibits two attitudes toward truth: suspicion of being deceived (no one wants to be fooled) and skepticism that objective truth exists at all (no one wants to be naive). This tension between a demand for truthfulness and the doubt that there is any truth to be found is not an abstract paradox. It has political consequences and signals a danger that our intellectual activities, particularly in the humanities, may tear themselves to pieces. Williams's approach, in the tradition of Nietzsche's genealogy, blends philosophy, history, and a fictional account of how the human concern with truth might have arisen. Without denying that we should worry about the contingency of much that we take for granted, he defends truth as an intellectual objective and a cultural value. He identifies two basic virtues of truth, Accuracy and Sincerity, the first of which aims at finding out the truth and the second at telling it. He describes different psychological and social forms that these virtues have taken and asks what ideas can make best sense of them today. Truth and Truthfulness presents a powerful challenge to the fashionable belief that truth has no value, but equally to the traditional faith that its value guarantees itself. Bernard Williams shows us that when we lose a sense of the value of truth, we lose a lot both politically and personally, and may well lose everything.
Baptised With Heavenly Power
D. Martyn Lloyd–Jones and the Holy Spirit: A Theological AssessmentWith a Foreword by Sinclair B. FergusonThis groundbreaking study examines D. Martyn Lloyd–Jones’s theology of the Holy Spirit, particularly focusing on his controversial teaching about the baptism of the Spirit, revival, and the relationship between Word and Spirit in preaching. Drawing extensively on Lloyd–Jones’s sermons, lectures, and previously unpublished materials, Philip Eveson demonstrates that Lloyd–Jones stood firmly within the Reformed tradition while emphasising the experiential aspect of Christianity that characterised early Calvinistic Methodism. The book provides fresh insights into Lloyd–Jones’s thinking by exploring his medical background, his Welsh Methodist roots, and his profound engagement with Puritan writers. It carefully analyses his understanding of Spirit baptism, assurance,and revival, showing how his position differed from both Pentecostalism and cessationism. Particularly valuable is the detailed examination of Lloyd–Jones’s philosophy of preaching and his insistence on both doctrinal accuracy and spiritual power. The author convincingly argues that Lloyd–Jones’s emphasis on the Holy Spirit’s work offers vital insights for contemporary Reformed Christianity. Two valuable appendices provide previously unpublished material: Lloyd–Jones’s important address on the Welsh Revival of 1904–05, and his personal spiritual journal from 1930–31. An extensive bibliography guides readers to primary and secondary sources for further study. Essential reading for ministers, theological students, and anyone interested in Lloyd–Jones’s legacy or the role of the Holy Spirit in Christian life and ministry.
Flex Your Feelings
This is Atomic Habits for your mental health-a data-driven, practical, step-by-step plan for developing the 7 essential traits of emotional strength necessary to face all of life''s challenges and become the best leader, entrepreneur, and human you can be.Can you train your brain for greater emotional health,just like you train your body for better physical fitness?We know how to push our bodies for peak physical fitness-but when it comes to our emotional health, many of us just wing it. What if you could coach your mind for greater satisfaction and success, just like you train your body to get stronger? That''s the promise of Flex Your Feelings, a data-driven, step-by-step plan for developing the 7 essential traits of emotional fitness necessary to become the best leader, entrepreneur, and human you can be.Here''s the good news: emotional fitness can be LEARNED...even if you didn''t grow up with mentally strong role models, and even if you''re not sure how to do it. Dr. Emily Anhalt-psychologist to the Silicon Valley tech elite and founder of Coa, the "gym" for mental fitness-offers a prescriptive, 7-step plan to help you develop the emotional strength and flexibility to cope with whatever comes your way. As you progress in your career and through your life, she explains, emotional intelligence isn''t just a "nice to have" soft skill. It''s a vital talent that allows you to show up as your best self, in good times and during tough moments. In Flex Your Feelings, you''ll find a blueprint for building an emotional fitness practice that works for you-so you can live it, every day.
Memory
This key textbook, now in its fourth edition, provides students with the most comprehensive introduction to the study of human memory and its applications in the field. Written by three leading experts, it delivers an authoritative and accessible overview of key topic areas. Each chapter combines breadth of content coverage with a wealth of relevant practical examples, while the engaging writing style invites the reader to share the authors? fascination with the exploration of memory through their individual areas of expertise. Across the text, the scientific theory is connected to a range of real-world questions and everyday human experiences.This new edition:? Has been fully revised and updated to address the latest research, theories, and applications, including a new second chapter that acts as a one-stop overview of the full range of neuroscience methods for studying memory.? Includes new or expanded coverage of collective memory, spatial memory, explicit and implicit memory, episodic and autobiographical memory, and the functional role of memory in more complex tasks. It also features a greater emphasis on memory in the real world, practical applications, and the impact of memory research on everyday life. ? Has been updated for more inclusive language and representation of people and research across race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, and neurodiversity.This edition of Memory is an essential resource for those embarking on their studies in this important field, or with an interest in the topic.
Align Your Mind
''This is not your usual self-help book but a masterpiece of theory, memoir, and clear instruction, complete with thought-provoking quotes from a wide range of sources . . . Do your life a favor and get this profound book. It''s written with expert knowledge yet offered in the spirit of the safest friendship you could ever experience.''-LINDSAY C. GIBSON, PsyD, clinical psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents Meet your inner critic, your inner teen, and your inner shadow in this engaging guide to taming anxiety, healing trauma, and overcoming self-doubt with Parts WorkWhat is "Parts Work"?You contain multitudes. At any given moment, your inner critic might be questioning whether you''re an imposter, and your inner child might be yearning for compassion and self-care. These parts don''t make you broken-they make you human. Parts Work allows you an all-access pass to wholeness by understanding, befriending, and leading the multiple voices within yourself.In this eye-opening and practical guide, psychotherapist Britt Frank introduces you to your parts: from impulsive inner parts and shadowy hidden parts to your inner child and more. You''ll learn to listen to the conversations inside yourself and identify the core needs behind your habits and behaviors. Using tools and exercises ranging from self-dialogue to embodiment techniques and more, you''ll discover new ways to nurture and harmonize these inner voices-even when you feel overwhelmed and low in motivation.Grounded in the latest research on Parts Work and Internal Family Systems, and offering proven techniques from Frank''s clinical practice and personal challenges, this engaging guide is a user manual to your own mind-and presents a road map for finding peace, confidence, and a deeper understanding of who you truly are.
Folklore of the Sea
Filled with the myths and legends of the deep, this new illustrated edition of the cult classic folklore collection reveals the stories that swirled on the open seas, and the customs that remain part of maritime life.The vivid, often eerie, superstitions, tales and rituals of the sea were the sailors ?response to danger ? immediate and uncontrolled. As a sailing-ship beat for weeks across the Southern Ocean, domain of the albatross, meeting no one in the lonely wastes, her crew felt an urgent need to appease the sea-gods. Even today, with engines, iron or fibreglass hulls, and less credulous seamen, much traditional sea lore has survived, especially in the fishing fleets.Stories of phantom ships and crews (from the Flying Dutchman onwards), of the perennial sea-serpent, of lonely lighthouses; rituals such as the crossing-the-line ceremonies or blessing the fishing fleet; old weather lore, sailors? chanties and sea language, taboos and talismans, precautions taken at keel-laying or launching ? all these are recorded and interpreted here.For everyone who enjoys strange stories and the chilly fascination of the unconquered sea, or thrills to watch man pitting himself against merciless elements, this book is a delight and a mine of information. Margaret Baker is unrivalled at collecting traditions of the past and showing the part they have played for generations of men in their daily lives. With brand new illustrations by Philip Harris.
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