Author: Synem Zhang
Publisher: Synem Zhang
ISBN: 1738627926
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
"Escape a Mind Cage" is a captivating collection of 99 poems that traverse the intricacies of the human experience, from the ethereal realms of faith and souls to the grounded truths of life and desires. The poetry forms a delicate tapestry, revealing that our minds are not constrained by external forces but rather by our ignorance and attachment. Each verse serves as a brushstroke, vividly portraying the essence of the human condition, truth, and the complexities of the mind. In the poet's attempt to unite with the present, a rejection unfolds, leading to a profound discovery of the restless "monkey mind." The poignant poem "Slavery" unveils the acknowledgment that true enslavement resides within, bound by ignorance and unmastered desires. "Escape a Mind Cage" extends an invitation to readers, urging them to embark on a quest for the truth of life, embracing the reality and acceptance of their own struggles. This collection is not just a compilation of poems but a transformative journey that explores the profound depths of the mind and the liberating power of self-awareness.
Escape a Mind Cage
Author: Synem Zhang
Publisher: Synem Zhang
ISBN: 1738627926
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
"Escape a Mind Cage" is a captivating collection of 99 poems that traverse the intricacies of the human experience, from the ethereal realms of faith and souls to the grounded truths of life and desires. The poetry forms a delicate tapestry, revealing that our minds are not constrained by external forces but rather by our ignorance and attachment. Each verse serves as a brushstroke, vividly portraying the essence of the human condition, truth, and the complexities of the mind. In the poet's attempt to unite with the present, a rejection unfolds, leading to a profound discovery of the restless "monkey mind." The poignant poem "Slavery" unveils the acknowledgment that true enslavement resides within, bound by ignorance and unmastered desires. "Escape a Mind Cage" extends an invitation to readers, urging them to embark on a quest for the truth of life, embracing the reality and acceptance of their own struggles. This collection is not just a compilation of poems but a transformative journey that explores the profound depths of the mind and the liberating power of self-awareness.
Publisher: Synem Zhang
ISBN: 1738627926
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 142
Book Description
"Escape a Mind Cage" is a captivating collection of 99 poems that traverse the intricacies of the human experience, from the ethereal realms of faith and souls to the grounded truths of life and desires. The poetry forms a delicate tapestry, revealing that our minds are not constrained by external forces but rather by our ignorance and attachment. Each verse serves as a brushstroke, vividly portraying the essence of the human condition, truth, and the complexities of the mind. In the poet's attempt to unite with the present, a rejection unfolds, leading to a profound discovery of the restless "monkey mind." The poignant poem "Slavery" unveils the acknowledgment that true enslavement resides within, bound by ignorance and unmastered desires. "Escape a Mind Cage" extends an invitation to readers, urging them to embark on a quest for the truth of life, embracing the reality and acceptance of their own struggles. This collection is not just a compilation of poems but a transformative journey that explores the profound depths of the mind and the liberating power of self-awareness.
The Mind Cage
Author: A. E. Van Vogt
Publisher: Carroll & Graf Pub
ISBN: 9780881849806
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
David Marin risks his reputation and government career when he makes a plea for Wade Trask, a brilliant scientist condemned to be executed for sedition. Trask is experimenting with transplanting the mind and nervous system of one animal into the body of another. When Marin goes to see him, the nearly-mad scientist suddenly blasts Marin with his gas gun, and now Marin's identity is encased in Trask's body!
Publisher: Carroll & Graf Pub
ISBN: 9780881849806
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 220
Book Description
David Marin risks his reputation and government career when he makes a plea for Wade Trask, a brilliant scientist condemned to be executed for sedition. Trask is experimenting with transplanting the mind and nervous system of one animal into the body of another. When Marin goes to see him, the nearly-mad scientist suddenly blasts Marin with his gas gun, and now Marin's identity is encased in Trask's body!
The Mind Cage
Author: Alfred Elton Van Vogt
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction, American
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science fiction, American
Languages : en
Pages : 190
Book Description
Where the Heart Beats
Author: Kay Larson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143123475
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
A “heroic” biography of John Cage and his “awakening through Zen Buddhism”—“a kind of love story” about a brilliant American pioneer of the creative arts who transformed himself and his culture (The New York Times) Composer John Cage sought the silence of a mind at peace with itself—and found it in Zen Buddhism, a spiritual path that changed both his music and his view of the universe. “Remarkably researched, exquisitely written,” Where the Heart Beats weaves together “a great many threads of cultural history” (Maria Popova, Brain Pickings) to illuminate Cage’s struggle to accept himself and his relationship with choreographer Merce Cunningham. Freed to be his own man, Cage originated exciting experiments that set him at the epicenter of a new avant-garde forming in the 1950s. Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol, Yoko Ono, Allan Kaprow, Morton Feldman, and Leo Castelli were among those influenced by his ‘teaching’ and ‘preaching.’ Where the Heart Beats shows the blossoming of Zen in the very heart of American culture.
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143123475
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 497
Book Description
A “heroic” biography of John Cage and his “awakening through Zen Buddhism”—“a kind of love story” about a brilliant American pioneer of the creative arts who transformed himself and his culture (The New York Times) Composer John Cage sought the silence of a mind at peace with itself—and found it in Zen Buddhism, a spiritual path that changed both his music and his view of the universe. “Remarkably researched, exquisitely written,” Where the Heart Beats weaves together “a great many threads of cultural history” (Maria Popova, Brain Pickings) to illuminate Cage’s struggle to accept himself and his relationship with choreographer Merce Cunningham. Freed to be his own man, Cage originated exciting experiments that set him at the epicenter of a new avant-garde forming in the 1950s. Robert Rauschenberg, Jasper Johns, Andy Warhol, Yoko Ono, Allan Kaprow, Morton Feldman, and Leo Castelli were among those influenced by his ‘teaching’ and ‘preaching.’ Where the Heart Beats shows the blossoming of Zen in the very heart of American culture.
Souldrifter
Author: Garrett Calcaterra
Publisher: Diversion Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 1626817065
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The Dreamwielder Chronicles continue with an enthralling fantasy of a young queen’s struggle to rule an empire—and harness the magic within her . . . In the shadow of Emperor Guderian’s fallen empire, young Queen Makarria finds her throne—and her life—in grave danger. The Old World Republic has come, demanding that Her Majesty brings order to the struggling Five Kingdoms by forming a new empire, one she would rule as the Old World’s puppet. When Makarria refuses them, the Old World threatens war and unleashes a nefarious spy to sow discord in her court. Before she knows it, the queen’s budding romance with Prince Caile has been exploited by a spy, and Makarria finds herself embroiled in a complex game of power and lies in which she can trust no one. Betrayed and lost, Makarria is forced to shed all pride and discover the true nature of her power as a dreamwielder in order to recreate herself and face the sprawling threat that is the Old World Empire. “Fine writing, magic, epic intrigue, a great cast, and a central character . . . who mesmerizes—what more does a reader need to be happy?” —Bruce McAllister, author of The Village Sang to the Sea “The powerful follow-up to Dreamwielder . . . with stronger writing, more compelling characters, and the same awesome magic that I came to love in book one! I think fans of A Song of Ice and Fire will appreciate the vast political landscape and grit that this story includes, with a touch more magic.” —On Starships and Dragonwings
Publisher: Diversion Publishing Corp.
ISBN: 1626817065
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 370
Book Description
The Dreamwielder Chronicles continue with an enthralling fantasy of a young queen’s struggle to rule an empire—and harness the magic within her . . . In the shadow of Emperor Guderian’s fallen empire, young Queen Makarria finds her throne—and her life—in grave danger. The Old World Republic has come, demanding that Her Majesty brings order to the struggling Five Kingdoms by forming a new empire, one she would rule as the Old World’s puppet. When Makarria refuses them, the Old World threatens war and unleashes a nefarious spy to sow discord in her court. Before she knows it, the queen’s budding romance with Prince Caile has been exploited by a spy, and Makarria finds herself embroiled in a complex game of power and lies in which she can trust no one. Betrayed and lost, Makarria is forced to shed all pride and discover the true nature of her power as a dreamwielder in order to recreate herself and face the sprawling threat that is the Old World Empire. “Fine writing, magic, epic intrigue, a great cast, and a central character . . . who mesmerizes—what more does a reader need to be happy?” —Bruce McAllister, author of The Village Sang to the Sea “The powerful follow-up to Dreamwielder . . . with stronger writing, more compelling characters, and the same awesome magic that I came to love in book one! I think fans of A Song of Ice and Fire will appreciate the vast political landscape and grit that this story includes, with a touch more magic.” —On Starships and Dragonwings
Rafe 'n' Me
Author: Tango Wayne
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1411645960
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
The comedic tale of a gay lad who has been dealt a cruel blow by nature, being seriously underendowed in the penis department. On the night of his sixteenth birthday, he makes a wish for someone, anyone, to do something! And that's when the demon appears ...(Note - contains suggestive gay sexual themes.)
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1411645960
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
The comedic tale of a gay lad who has been dealt a cruel blow by nature, being seriously underendowed in the penis department. On the night of his sixteenth birthday, he makes a wish for someone, anyone, to do something! And that's when the demon appears ...(Note - contains suggestive gay sexual themes.)
Screw the Zoo
Author: Sam McRoberts
Publisher: Contrary Press, LLC
ISBN: 9780996154901
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
What if you could travel back in time? What would you tell your younger self, if you had the opportunity? These are questions I've asked myself a thousand times, and Screw the Zoo is my answer. If you feel trapped, stuck in a rut, or in any way disheartened by the path your life has taken, then this book is for you. It contains every lesson, shortcut, and mind-hack I've found on my quest for freedom, broken down into practical lessons and simple steps that literally anyone can follow. This step-by-step guide to freedom will teach you: How to walk into a room, any room, and command attention and respect How to negotiate reality, redefine your worth, and achieve your dreams How to develop a Sherlockian-mind through the use of observational tricks and mnemonics How to control your body language and facial expressions to conceal your true feelings How to identify and break free from personal habits and traditions that are holding you back If you're ready to be free, to escape from your cage and forge your own path through life, then look no further. This is the road map through life that I wish I'd had from the very beginning.
Publisher: Contrary Press, LLC
ISBN: 9780996154901
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
What if you could travel back in time? What would you tell your younger self, if you had the opportunity? These are questions I've asked myself a thousand times, and Screw the Zoo is my answer. If you feel trapped, stuck in a rut, or in any way disheartened by the path your life has taken, then this book is for you. It contains every lesson, shortcut, and mind-hack I've found on my quest for freedom, broken down into practical lessons and simple steps that literally anyone can follow. This step-by-step guide to freedom will teach you: How to walk into a room, any room, and command attention and respect How to negotiate reality, redefine your worth, and achieve your dreams How to develop a Sherlockian-mind through the use of observational tricks and mnemonics How to control your body language and facial expressions to conceal your true feelings How to identify and break free from personal habits and traditions that are holding you back If you're ready to be free, to escape from your cage and forge your own path through life, then look no further. This is the road map through life that I wish I'd had from the very beginning.
Silence
Author: John Cage
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
ISBN: 0819570648
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
John Cage is the outstanding composer of avant-garde music today. The Saturday Review said of him: "Cage possesses one of the rarest qualities of the true creator- that of an original mind- and whether that originality pleases, irritates, amuses or outrages is irrelevant." "He refuses to sermonize or pontificate. What John Cage offers is more refreshing, more spirited, much more fun-a kind of carefree skinny-dipping in the infinite. It's what's happening now." –The American Record Guide "There is no such thing as an empty space or an empty time. There is always something to see, something to hear. In fact, try as we may to make a silence, we cannot. Sounds occur whether intended or not; the psychological turning in direction of those not intended seems at first to be a giving up of everything that belongs to humanity. But one must see that humanity and nature, not separate, are in this world together, that nothing was lost when everything was given away."
Publisher: Wesleyan University Press
ISBN: 0819570648
Category : Music
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
John Cage is the outstanding composer of avant-garde music today. The Saturday Review said of him: "Cage possesses one of the rarest qualities of the true creator- that of an original mind- and whether that originality pleases, irritates, amuses or outrages is irrelevant." "He refuses to sermonize or pontificate. What John Cage offers is more refreshing, more spirited, much more fun-a kind of carefree skinny-dipping in the infinite. It's what's happening now." –The American Record Guide "There is no such thing as an empty space or an empty time. There is always something to see, something to hear. In fact, try as we may to make a silence, we cannot. Sounds occur whether intended or not; the psychological turning in direction of those not intended seems at first to be a giving up of everything that belongs to humanity. But one must see that humanity and nature, not separate, are in this world together, that nothing was lost when everything was given away."
Our Wild Niche
Author: Laurie Cookson
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1583483683
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Wouldn’t it be great to be wild? To be so natural and free that we could do whatever we want. But we can’t. If our species went wild the results could be very unpleasant. We might lose control. Our species has allowed itself to become artificial in its efforts to be careful and considerate. But what if we have made a mistake and miss the real value of wildness? In nature, not all animals are evolving, but all of them are wild. Why? Evolution is survival of the wildest, not survival of the fittest. Being wild allows an animal to become efficient in its niche. Wild species flourish in natural diversity and harmony. How do they do it? Our Wild Niche explores what it is to be wild, the obstacles that stand in the way of our being wild, and the human traits that will come forward when we finally do reach our wild niche. It also shows how the wildness links "everything" together into a sensible and complete package that will give new insight into the role of our human emotions, feelings, instincts, adaptations and desires.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1583483683
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
Wouldn’t it be great to be wild? To be so natural and free that we could do whatever we want. But we can’t. If our species went wild the results could be very unpleasant. We might lose control. Our species has allowed itself to become artificial in its efforts to be careful and considerate. But what if we have made a mistake and miss the real value of wildness? In nature, not all animals are evolving, but all of them are wild. Why? Evolution is survival of the wildest, not survival of the fittest. Being wild allows an animal to become efficient in its niche. Wild species flourish in natural diversity and harmony. How do they do it? Our Wild Niche explores what it is to be wild, the obstacles that stand in the way of our being wild, and the human traits that will come forward when we finally do reach our wild niche. It also shows how the wildness links "everything" together into a sensible and complete package that will give new insight into the role of our human emotions, feelings, instincts, adaptations and desires.
Brainwashing
Author: David Seed
Publisher: Kent State University Press
ISBN: 9780873388139
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
An examination of the literary and cinematic representations of brainwashing during the Cold War era. CIA operative who was a tireless campaigner against communism. it took hold quickly and became a means to articulate fears of totalitarian tendencies in American life. David Seed traces the assimilation of the notion of brainwashing into science fiction, political commentary, and conspiracy narratives of the Cold War era. He demonstrates how these works grew out of a context of political and socail events and how they express the anxieties of the time. The Manchurian Candidate. Seed provides new interpretations of writers such as Orwell and Burroughs within the history of psychological manipulation for political purposes, using declassified and other documents to contextualise the material. he explores the shifting view points of how brainwashing is represented, changing from an external threat to American values to an internal threat against individual American liberties by the U.S. government. will welcome this study.
Publisher: Kent State University Press
ISBN: 9780873388139
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 368
Book Description
An examination of the literary and cinematic representations of brainwashing during the Cold War era. CIA operative who was a tireless campaigner against communism. it took hold quickly and became a means to articulate fears of totalitarian tendencies in American life. David Seed traces the assimilation of the notion of brainwashing into science fiction, political commentary, and conspiracy narratives of the Cold War era. He demonstrates how these works grew out of a context of political and socail events and how they express the anxieties of the time. The Manchurian Candidate. Seed provides new interpretations of writers such as Orwell and Burroughs within the history of psychological manipulation for political purposes, using declassified and other documents to contextualise the material. he explores the shifting view points of how brainwashing is represented, changing from an external threat to American values to an internal threat against individual American liberties by the U.S. government. will welcome this study.