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Our ‘fight of flight’ response is something hardwired into the primitive part of our brain. Our need to survive, to outlive whatever danger poses, that immediate threat to our lives is little short of a marvel. Everything else is abandoned in order to survive. Whilst in modern times that ability has been somewhat modified and ‘reasoned’ away to an extent, in past years it’s what usually kept you alive. In this volume people struggle valiantly to survive and to exist no matter the extent of the threat they face.

Alyosha the Pot is a short story written by Leo Tolstoy (1905) about the life and death of a simple, uncomplaining worker. It was published after Tolstoy's death in 1911 and received high praise from Tolstoy's contemporaries. Without ever calling Alyosha a holy fool, Tolstoy centers the story on his meekness, aloofness, and foolishness. Alyosha's simple life, soft-spoken manner, and calm acceptance of death epitomizes Tolstoyan principles.

The Swarm is mortal. Ethan, with the help of his Harmonics, destroyed one outbreak and harvested its power. The problem? Ethan wasn’t Earth’s first Phase Titan, and his predecessors did him no favors by scattering the Titan armaments.

Anna Karenina is a strikingly beautiful and highly intelligent woman, blessed with all the attributes that society deems desirable. She is, by all appearances, a happily married woman to her husband, Alexei Alexandrovich Karenin, a respected government official. Yet, beneath the facade of this apparent perfection lies a profound sense of despair.

Procrastination is the reason why you might have lost your job, earned lower grades, lost that big opportunity, and consequently ended up in a freefall into a state of anxiety, embarrassment, panic, or even depression. It is the reason why you might be one of the 40 percent of people worldwide who have experienced substantial financial loss. It is also the reason why you may have lost many friendships, broken up with your lover, or even become an insomniac.

In the winter of 1854 Tolstoy, then an officer in the Russian army, arranged to be transferred to the besieged town of Sebastopol. Wishing to see at first hand the action of what would become known as the Crimean War, he was spurred on by a fierce patriotism, but also by an equally fierce desire to alert the authorities to appalling conditions in the army. The three Sebastopol Sketches - 'December', 'May' and 'August' - re-create what happened during different phases of the siege and its effect on the ordinary men around him.

"Это сочинение - обзор богословия и разбор Евангелий - есть лучшее произведение моей мысли, есть та одна книга, которую (как говорят) человек пишет во всю свою жизнь", - утверждал сам Лев Николаевич Толстой.

Una de las mas impresionantes caracteristicas de la obra de Tolstoy es su capacidad para hacer un profundo estudio psicologico de sus personajes. En Ana Karenina, que con Guerra y paz conforma el duo de monumentos que el gran escritor ruso lego a la literatura universal, Tolstoy no usa el horizonte epico sino situaciones domesticas para crear una novela que es casi un poema.

Welcome to Astronomy Nerd! Dive into the expansive world of "Astronomy Nerd" and join Dr. Leo Lexicon on an awe-inspiring journey through the cosmos. This essential read for any astronomy enthusiast offers a comprehensive exploration of celestial phenomena, from the familiar rocks orbiting our Sun to the enigmatic frontiers of spacetime. In this book, you will: Gain a fundamental understanding of our solar system, from the Sun to the smallest meteorites. Explore a diverse array of celestial bodies, including planets, dwarf planets, and comets. Uncover the latest discoveries in our solar ...

Desde niñas nos alimentamos de relatos terroríficos acerca del bosque, primero, y de la calle después. Los barrios peligrosos, los bares de madrugada, el despacho a puerta cerrada de un jefe, el coche o la casa de un desconocido: en realidad, el mundo entero es una amenaza con la que negociamos cada noche y cada día, porque no queremos dejar de vivir intensamente. Catorce escritoras españolas de excepción borran los límites entre la autoficción y la literatura con estas historias.

Imagine a world where we unlock the secrets of DNA to cure diseases, or where we can restore dying ecosystems. That's not science fiction; it's biology. This field is not just a school subject; it's a critical lens through which we understand our world and shape our future. Let's delve into why biology is so captivating and why it's crucial for our future. Biology is like an unfolding storybook, filled with mysteries, characters, and plot twists. From the enigma of DNA to the social structures of dolphins, biology offers a world of endless wonder and discovery. Think about it: the food you ...

Are you ready to be inspired by one of the most remarkable leaders in history? "Winston Churchill: The Spirit of an Indomitable Leader” is an immersive and thought-provoking exploration of the life and legacy of a true visionary. Winston Churchill was a British statesman, military leader, and writer who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during World War II and again in the early 1950s. Renowned for his leadership during the darkest days of the war, Churchill's indomitable spirit, stirring speeches, and strategic acumen played a crucial role in boosting British morale and ...

It’s been two decades since Irakli fled his war-torn homeland with two young sons, now grown men. Two decades since he saw their mother, who stayed so they could escape. At long last, Tbilisi has lured him home. But when Irakli’s phone calls stop, a mystery begins... Arriving in the city as escaped zoo animals prowl the streets, Saba picks up the trail of clues: strange graffiti, bewildering messages transmitted through the radio, pages from his father’s unpublished manuscript scattered like breadcrumbs.

Explore the riveting story of Mark Antony, a military commander, political leader, and passionate lover whose life intertwined with some of the most significant figures of his time and whose actions helped shape the course of Roman history. Mark Antony was a figure of immense charisma, strategic brilliance, and complex motivations. This book delves deep into Antony's life, exploring his strategic mind, leadership style, and influential relationships. From his early days in Rome to his dramatic end alongside Cleopatra, Antony's journey is a testament to the powerful interplay of ambition, ...

Leo Tolstoy wrote prolifically in a series of essays and polemics on issues of morality, social justice and religion. These culminated in What Is Art?, published in 1898. Although Tolstoy perceived the question of art to be a religious one, he considered and rejected the idea that art reveals and reinvents through beauty. The works of Dante, Michelangelo, Shakespeare, Beethoven, Baudelaire, and even his own novels are condemned in the course of Tolstoy's impassioned and iconoclastic redefinition of art as a force for good; for the improvement of humankind.

To keep from being eaten, a resourceful inchworm measures a robin's tail, a flamingo's neck, a toucan's beak, a heron's legs, and a nightingale's song.

Leo is a 5 year old who loves trucks. Each week he and his father discuss a different kind of car or truck or even a vehicle that defies simple categorization. Leo offers his thoughts on the vehicle's appearance or utility or even just his general visceral feeling about the vehicle itself.

Understanding the real reasons behind procrastination can be an elusive process, but well worth the effort nonetheless. Not only will it help you become more productive, but it will also allow you to realize that your behavior is not as black and white and that there's more than what meets the eye. As you arm yourself with necessary knowledge and an arsenal of tools to master your emotions, you can stop procrastination in its track and achieve goals you never thought possible.

A collection of short stories from one of the most famous writers of very long novels, Leo Tolstoy, including: 'Ilyas', 'Little Girls Wiser Than Men' and 'The Coffee-House of Surat'.

'For man to be able to live, he must either not see the infinite, or have such an explanation of the meaning of life as will connect the finite with the infinite.' Read in English, unabridged.

A Confession is a beautiful and thorough dive into that timeless question, “What is the meaning of life?”. After fifty-one years of life and during the height of his fame, Tolstoy began to question everything. Through a creative and insightful analogy, Tolstoy depicts the crisis of reality that emerges when one questions the existence of God. An existence that he had been taught since childhood and had followed along with his whole life. He uses deduction and logic, rationality and reason, then allows for emotions and reactions and is ultimately able to land on the answers to his questions.