Most Popular Books by David Allen

The occult sciences have attracted followers and fascinated observers since the middle ages. Beyond Enlightenment examines the social, political, and metaphysical doctrines of Martinism, a French occultist movement and offshoot of Freemasonry that flourished from the late eighteenth century to the dawn of the twentieth century. The French Revolution and the disorder that followed it convinced Martinists that modern society was on the wrong path. For guidance they looked back not to the corrupt Old Regime but rather to a lost golden age of mankind that existed only in their imagination. The Martinists were closely engaged in the political events of their times, and rightly or wrongly, they earned a reputation for secret intrigue and ubiquitous hidden influence. David Allen Harvey focuses on the Martinists themselves, recreating their own social and political views. He traces the birth of Martinism during the Enlightenment, its revival in the fin de siècle, and the late nineteenth-century formation of a distinctly Martinist project-the synarchy-aimed at the social and political renewal of France and the greater world. The Martinist doctrines formed a unique synthesis of Enlightenment and counter-Enlightenment thought. Harvey maintains that Martinists were a peaceful, esoteric society that rejected both secular materialism and dogmatic Catholicism, seeking to reveal the hand of Providence in history, discover divinely inspired laws of social and political organizations, and enact the kingdom of heaven on earth. Seeking to explore and analyze the "irrational" side of the "Age of Reason," Beyond Enlightenment is a welcome addition to recent studies of esoteric movements. Historians of culture, religion, and politics in post-Revolutionary France, as well as historians of esotericism and alternative religions will be interested in this engaging and revealing study.

From leading ornithologist and bestselling author David Sibley comes this essential write-in field companion for all levels of birders. This indispensable birder's companion includes both ample space for on-site notes and a life list to be filled in by the legions of passionate birders who have bought Sibley's bestselling guides. Included are entries for the 923 species found in the United States and Canada, with space for recording where and when a bird was seen and for notes or memories about the sighting. At the back is a complete checklist of all the birds for building the life list.

This text shows that there are underlying patterns to everyday life & that these patterns become obvious only when we begin to look very hard at everyday phenomena & then applying sociological concepts to them.

With the rise of advanced technology firms, government's role in nurturing business may be changing. Based on a survey of 450 managers of advanced technology firms in Pennsylvania, this book describes how the private and public sectors can work together to improve the economic climate of a region. Nurturing Advanced Technology Enterprises is the only book to offer in-depth and comprehensive analysis of all aspects of advanced technology development. It encompasses job creation and training, location decisions, industry-university interactions, and more. In addition, the book draws from the public policy and economics literature to provide a theoretical perspective on this new planning issue. Finally, it offers two case studies that illustrate how the partnership can work.

The Western Mysteries (previously published as The Key of It All, Book II: The Western Mysteries), by David Allen Hulse, is perhaps the most comprehensive, in-depth description of various aspects of the Western magickal tradition ever published. The uniting factor of this book is language. It begins with a discussion of the mysteries of the Greek alphabet, followed by the different forms of the Runes, and goes on to describe the mystical secrets of Latin. It also explores Enochian, where you will discover, for the first time ever, the correctly constructed Watchtower system. The book also includes the mysteries of the Tarot, a pictorial language, and it describes the development of the esoteric Tarot, how to do readings, and the significance of the symbolism on the Tarot cards. It concludes with the English language and its relationship to the Tarot, Enochian, and more. The introduction to The Western Mysteries serves as a complete introduction to the magickal tradition of the West. You will learn about the evolution of thought concerning the Elements, astrology, magick squares, geomancy, words of power, and more. You will find that each section of this book is a key that unlocks the meaning behind another of the magickal languages that you can relate to your own spiritual system. It is ideal for a beginning student to explore the mysteries of Western magick. It is a necessary tool for more advanced students, as it has collected hundreds of charts and lists which clarify and identify the similarities and differences between various systems. This is a reference book you will study over and over. The volume of information revealed makes The Western Mysteries an instant classic and a necessity for any spiritual practitioner.

There are many concisely written and repeated teachings in the bible that most clergy and church members cannot reconcile:Did you know that Jesus repeatedly taught that "many" who call Him Lord will be shocked to learn that He will not allow them into His kingdom?Did you know Jesus told people who were trying to come to terms with who He claimed to be, to stop, as He explained that "no one is able to come to Him unless the Father enables them"?How can Jesus' statements be true and yet be in harmony with Peter's teaching that God desires that not one person should perish?Did you know that Jesus forgave many who never asked, while others who asked Him in faith did not necessarily receive His promise? Jesus strictly forbade His disciples from teaching others that He was the Christ and then instructed them to go and preach? What then did they preach? Did you know that John the Baptist, the apostles and Paul could not figure out who Jesus was? What is their testimony regarding where their faith came from?Did you know that Jesus said that those with the revelation of God's will would be more accountable than those who did not know?Did you know that Jesus said "whoever believes in me will do the work I have been doing." When asked why He did not intend to show Himself to the whole world He replied, "those who love me will be doing as I am doing." So what is Jesus' explanation of 'belief, trust and faith'? Given so many unsettling questions, can we be 100% certain of forgiveness for accepting Jesus as Savior while glossing over many of the other consistent teachings? Let us consider that Jesus, Paul, Peter and John understood perfectly what they were communicating, and so can we, without twisting, omitting or placing greater emphasis on some scriptures over others.Discover that God has a greater purpose in creating each of us than to sing songs, acknowledge our failures and ask for forgiveness.

Essays by prominent political theorists representing the two dominant schools of international relations, neoliberalism and neorealism.

"Using light, electrons, or X-rays, microscopes today form a vital tool not only in biology but in many other disciplines, including materials science and nanotechnology. In this Very Short Introduction Terence Allen describes the scientific principles behind the main forms of microscopy, and the exciting new developments in the field. Beginning with a brief history of microscopy, Allen surveys the diverse and powerful forms of microscopes available today, illustrating how microscopy impinges on almost every aspect of our daily lives."--Inside front cover.

Vous croulez sous vos listes de tâches au travail et à la maison ? La méthode GTD (Getting Things Done, d'après le titre américain du livre) ou l'art de l'efficacité sans le stress est une méthode qui permet d'accroître vos capacités d'organisation, votre efficacité et votre créativité sans multiplier vos efforts. Déjà appliquée dans les plus grandes entreprises internationales, elle peut transformer radicalement votre manière de vivre et de travailler. Son principe : votre efficacité est directement proportionnelle à votre capacité à vous détendre. Si votre esprit est clair et vos idées organisées, vous pouvez améliorer vos performances sans subir de stress. Ce livre vous apprend à : - réévaluer vos objectifs au fur et à mesure que les priorités changent - vous débarrasser du sentiment d'être débordé, anxieux, stressé, impuissant... - planifier et matérialiser vos projets - accepter de ne pas pouvoir tout faire en même temps. « Les stratégies que propose David Allen pour s'acquitter de sa charge de travail sont inestimables. Lisez ce livre ! » - Ken Blanchard, coauteur du Manager minute.

• Nueva edición totalmente revisada y actualizada del clásico best seller. • Un libro imprescindible sobre organización y gestión del tiempo. 14 años después de la aparición del libro original, David Allen ha decidido reescribirlo todo para actualizarlo a las nuevas tecnologías y a las nuevas formas de trabajar. En esa primera década, el libro ha sido considerado por la revista Time como “El libro de autoayuda empresarial imprescindible de la década” y su sistema GTD (Getting Things Done) ha acaparado una ola de seguidores de todo el mundo. La premisa del autor es que nuestra productividad está directamente relacionada con nuestra habilidad para relajarnos. Solo cuando nuestras mentes piensan con claridad y nuestros pensamientos están organizados podemos desarrollar todo nuestro potencial.

Valóban stresszmentesen növelhetjük hatékonyságunkat, ha megtanuljuk tudatosan kisöpörni elménkből a figyelemelterelő tényezőket? A munkában és a magánéletben nem az időhiány az igazi probléma, bármennyire ezt gondoljuk is, hanem sokkal inkább az, hogy nem látjuk tisztán és nem határozzuk meg pontosan a feladatot és a szükséges lépéseket. Emiatt élünk állandó stresszben (még ha nem is valljuk be magunknak), és már el sem tudjuk képzelni, hogy másként is lehetne. A GTD®(Getting Things Done)-módszer abban segít, hogy ne csak az idővel gazdálkodjunk, hanem a gondolataink között is rendet tegyünk. David Allen könyvének, amely a Time szerint „az évtized legjobb önsegítő műve”, átdolgozott és bővített kiadása számos technikát kínál elménk tehermentesítéséhez, hogy növelni tudjuk hatékonyságunkat és oldjuk belső feszültségeinket. DAVID ALLEN vezetési tanácsadó és tapasztalt coach, a GTD-módszer atyja, a személyes hatékonyság témájának egyik legbefolyásosabb kutatója. Több multinacionális cégnél és nemzetközi szervezetnél dolgozott már tanácsadóként. Évente több ezer vállalatvezetőnek és magánembernek tart szemináriumokat és tréningeket. Cikkei sorra jelennek meg a Fast Company, a Fortune, a Los Angeles Times, a The New York Times, a The Wall Street Journal hasábjain. Könyve eddig 30 országban több mint 2 millió példányban jelent meg. Jelenleg Amszterdamban él. „Már egy tucat embernek javasoltam a Preziben, hogy alakítsa ki a saját GTD-rendszerét. Aki megteszi, produktívabb, sikeresebb ember lehet. Ez egyszerű, mint a GTD. Halácsy Péter, a Prezi társalapítója, technológiai igazgatója

Dites OUI ! à l'efficacité et ne remettez plus rien au lendemain L’introduction à la méthode GTD : Getting Things Done Vos listes de tâches s’allongent indéfiniment ? Vous n’arrivez pas à vous détendre ? Vous avez une tendance à la procrastination ? Vous pensez peut-être, à tort, que vous seriez moins stressé et plus épanoui si vous aviez moins de choses à faire. Vous vous trompez. Le problème, ce n’est pas la quantité de choses que vous devez faire, mais les obstacles qui vous empêchent de passer à l’action. Le problème, c’est que votre esprit est encombré. Dans ce livre, David Allen vous donne 52 moyens simples de libérer votre esprit et de clarifier vos objectifs de façon à ce que vous soyez toujours prêt à agir. Son approche vous permettra : - d’accroître votre créativité, - de mieux vous concentrer tout en étant moins stressé, - et d’être vraiment efficace, au travail comme dans la vie. Cessez de gérer votre temps. Préparez votre esprit.Et soyez enfin prêt pour l’action ! « Les stratégies que propose David Allen pour s’acquitter de sa charge de travail sont inestimables ! » - Ken Blanchard, coauteur du Manager minute.