Modern Greek

“Con una calma stoica”: così si parla di persone che sembrano non lasciarsi mai turbare da nulla – e forse vorreste lo stesso più spesso anche per voi stessi? Allora dovreste dare un’occhiata alla vera Stoa, e questo libro vi mostrerà come lo stoicismo possa essere facilmente applicato alla vita di tutti i giorni! Reagire agli eventi senza emozione e non lasciarsi toccare da situazioni gioiose, seccature o colpi del destino: questo stereotipo della Stoa sembra impossibile e poco desiderabile – ma non sarebbe utile avere un po’ più di controllo sul proprio mondo interiore?

“Met stoïcijnse rust”: zo spreekt men over mensen die schijnbaar door niets uit hun evenwicht te brengen zijn – en dat zou u misschien ook vaker voor uzelf willen? Dan zou u eens een kijkje moeten nemen bij de echte Stoa, en dit boek laat u zien hoe stoïcisme eenvoudig toepasbaar wordt in het dagelijks leven! Zonder emotie reageren op gebeurtenissen en u niet laten raken door vreugdevolle momenten, ergernissen of tegenslagen: dit Stoa-stereotype lijkt onmogelijk en weinig nastrevenswaardig – maar iets meer controle over uw innerlijke leven zou best fijn zijn, toch.

In a dissatisfied world, looking back to ancient wisdom can shed light on fresh solutions. For years, many of us have upheld the Stoic concept of ‘no pain, no gain.’ But in a time when we are burdened by the fear of failure and outsize ambitions, perhaps we should stop skirting around the edges of our problems via punishing exercise regimes, productivity apps and early morning starts. According to the pleasure-centric philosophy of Epicureanism, life can be good without great sacrifice, and temptation isn’t always the enemy.

Brianna gets the opportunity to train to be one of the Furies. But Apollo opposes this, and will do all in his power to stop the creation of another Fury. Brianna, who suffered a gruesome fate at the hands of a demonic serial killer in "Angels of Vengeance", hasn't moved on like most other human spirits. So, Brianna has settled into a weird version of the Afterlife while hanging out in the Furies' domain. But, during the time Brianna spent in the Furies' domain has changed her, she's evolved and has developed the ability to be material even outside of the space/time portal of the Furies' ...

The Demigod's Dilemma: Odyssey of Balance is a captivating and enchanting journey through Greek mythology, filled with rich characters, epic adventures, and timeless lessons of love, understanding, and the eternal quest for balance in a world where the mortal and divine realms intertwine.

To this day, thanks to its impressive archaeological sites, Rhodes still bears the indelible marks of its storied past. Rhodes after Antiquity: The History and Legacy of the Famous Greek Island in the Middle Ages and the Modern Era examines the history of one of the most crucial locations in the Mediterranean. You will learn about Rhodes like never before.

Stoicism is a philosophy that was started in Ancient Greece, but this 2,000-year-old worldview is enjoying a modern rebirth. All across the globe, people are coming to appreciate the timeless wisdom of Stoicism. You don't have to suffer. You may not be able to control the path your life will take, but Stoicism teaches that you can control the way you see life. By shifting your way of thinking you can eliminate unnecessary suffering, reshape your thought patterns, and achieve that sense of calm you've always wanted.

When you’ve no money and down on your luck.... Business transformation is a very difficult thing to start, let alone finish. This is an amazing and mainly true story (except for Athena) of how a small business, with a defunct business model and in severe financial difficulty, fought to overcome insurmountable odds and huge obstacles. Not just surviving, transforming. From a small network of reactive failing retail stores, into a cutting edge marking leading proactive business to business organization, which has disrupted the industry.

Nearly all kinds of ancient mythology and religions were constructed from early civilizations trying to make sense of their surroundings. The idea of science was completely unknown to them; rather they explained natural phenomena as done by mythical deities. In Greek mythology this is how we come to certain instances like Apollo, the sun god, or Zeus, the god of the heavens and sky.

How would you feel, if after all hard work and striving for many precious years, you realize that you wasted your entire life? To avoid such repentence, the ancient yet effective philosophy of stoicism is the way to live the modern life.