Bøger af Simon Davies

Remember when punk rock, dyed hair, and ripped jeans were a middle finger in the face of authority? How did the youth of the nation go from 'F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me' to mindless conformity, parroting the same misery-inducing views as mainstream media, universities, corporations, and Hollywood?Never Mind The Bollocks cracks open the black box on 'Woke Modern Wisdom.' From microaggressions to gender pronouns, privilege to patriarchy, safe spaces, trigger warnings, cultural appropriation and more, Never Mind The Bollocks is the remedy to the destructive, prevailing wisdom that teaches our generation anger, hatred, fear, and the entitlement of weaponised victimhood. But how did we get here? And why is absolutely everything considered racist, sexist, or somehow 'phobic' these days? Where did confusing buzzwords like 'intersectionality' and 'lived experiences' come from? And why the hell are we supposed to care? And did I miss the part where we all agreed that our identities are the single most important thing on earth and must be to others, too? In the Age of Unreason, if you find yourself feeling like you're the only one sober in a car full of drunk people and nobody is letting you drive, then this book is just for you. In this book, we will get to the bottom of what it means to be woke and how the philosophy of modern wisdom is setting our generation up for an almighty fall. We will explore how our clunky monkey hindbrains are working against us and how much of the thinking that we are told is progressive, stunning, and brave mirrors the destructive, self-defeating beliefs that are best left in the therapist's office. At a time when thinking for yourself, daring to disagree, or asking a simple question can get you cancelled, understanding what you're up against has never been more important. With this in mind, welcome to Never Mind the Bollocks - your personal guide to thinking freely and unscrambling all of the B.S. that is bound to make us miserable.

Rupert Brooke, Robert Graves, Wilfred Owen, Isaac Rosenberg ... so many names that have become inextricably linked to the vast output of poetry that accompanied the First World War. In the midst of the harsh realities of battle, why did so many feel the need to put pen to paper and express themselves in verse? And what sort of legacy do these writings leave us today as we approach the centenary of the outbreak of the Great War in August 1914, a war that caused the deaths of millions of civilians and military personnel? This work provides a general overview of those poems written on the war fronts at sea, in the air and on land, and, more particularly, in the trenches, in an attempt to answer these questions.The title of the book is derived from the final line of Siegfried Sassoon

In the not so distant future the world has free energy, poverty is eliminated with health and education for all. Every fantasy can be indulged by simply slipping on a VR headset allowing individuals to live through their favourite stars eyes. Equality has been achieved and the rich manipulators exposed and stripped of their control. All accomplished by the first sentient benevolent artificial intelligence secretly manipulating events for the betterment of mankind. It was created as the perfect system to help shepherd us through the singularity. It has no greed, no bias or hidden agendas driven only to ensure the continuation of humanity in the best world possible. What could possibly go wrong? As it turns out quite a lot as things start unravelling for Detective Rowan Cinn as he gets caught in a botched VR stars kidnapping days before his retirement. Soon he finds himself in a world of humanity manipulating AIs, secret islands, genetic engineered hunters and sentient stars. It's a lot to take in while trying to deal with the small matter of why his family is vital to the future of humanity.

Death Meditation is a short book on what is an important part of any esoteric work and also daily life. Courtries such as India have long had guides for the living, instructing them in the realms of the dead. The Bardo Thodol (Book of the Dead) is their best example. The ancient Egyptians too, had their book of the dead. What I have brought together here is a short summary of how man has come to see and create the world of death, how he has attempted to conquer, relate and experience it. The book is complete with instructions on how we all can come to know the ultimate unknown - death. Experience is the only way to know, it is this which I here try and put over in a way which all can understand. The ancients taught by throwing the initiate into circumstances which were beyond his comprehension. Later, when his conscious mind had caught up, he would understand and grow through his new knowledge. Today, through the printed book, we can learn a little more before going ahead with actual experience. That's what this book is about, giving foreknowledge before experience. But experience we must!

Want to Cut the Unnecessary Expenses and Clutter While Getting More of What You Truly Want from Life? Read on. Sometimes, cultural needs and values shift faster than the structures and activities designed to support these aims. This creates a disconnect between how we’re living and what we actually want. Americans, particularly younger generations, are moving away from materialism. Greater numbers increasingly favor time over money and experience over things. This runs counter to consumer culture, where powerful marketing drives purchase behavior rather than favoring these emergent values. Does this sound familiar? And do you find yourself buying expensive things you don’t end up using?  Minimalism offers an alternative. It provides a new way of thinking and a set of practices to facilitate more effective choices that are aligned with what’s important to you. Here’s just a tiny fraction of what you’ll discover inside: How You can Easily create more time freedom to focus on enjoying life without having to sacrifice anythingNew unique ways to approach relationships that reduce conflict and increase satisfactionA straight-forward plan for minimizing clutter once and for allThe only painless method to deal with debtA framework for distinguishing between true needs and impulsive wants to reduce unnecessary purchases and expensesThe single most common misconception that keeps so many people from adopting the minimalist mindsetGain back complete control of your finances with this simple budgeting hack And much more.Some people are resistant to the idea of minimalism because they assume it advocates for eliminating things they enjoy or value. But the opposite is true. Minimalism is about getting rid of what you don’t want to free up space and resources for what you truly need and want. If you want to get more of what you want in life for the lowest possible cost, simply just scroll up and click the Add to Cart button.

to Eliminate Your Debt and Clutter Without Having To Give Up Anything You Want In Life… The average American has substantial debt and more stuff than makes sense for their routine living. Consider: Personal debt, not including mortgages, averages over $38,000 per person. Aggregate debt is now higher than when the 2008 financial crisis first hit. The average US home has over 300,000 items in it. Does debt and clutter sound familiar to you? What if there was a way to get everything you wanted while cutting out the clutter and debt? Minimalism budgeting has been rising in importance, but perhaps what keeps it from becoming more mainstream is a fundamental misunderstanding about what it is. It's not about denying yourself or living frugally. It's about maintaining focus on exactly what you want and getting rid of everything else. In "The Minimalist Budget Made Easy," you ¿ll discover: An unusual exercise that helps you get clarity on what's important to you 4 simple steps for keeping on top of all your purchases A simple and solid framework for evaluating potential purchases to ensure you don't buy anything you don't want or need A money management primer that helps you understand how the basic processes fit together A simple process for evaluating your stuff and getting rid of clutter A budgeting template that helps you trim down your existing spending in half And much more. Some people don't want to revisit their financial budgeting practices or purchasing behavior because it can be overwhelming. Yet, applying expert ¿s budgeting strategies to organize yourself will relieve a lot of unnecessary stress in your life. So if you want to experience greater peace financial peace of mind while getting exactly what you want, scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.

Are you a slave to your personal possessions? Want to finally break the bad habit of collecting things and spending money? Or maybe you just want to live a more meaningful simpler life, but your still worried about what others might think? If this sounds like you, then keep reading. You see, learning how to transition into a minimalist lifestyle, isn't something you need to worry about. But we still often ask ourselves are there any real benefits from doing this? And is it really worth it? Neuroscientists at Princeton University discovered that those who perform tasks in a more organized environment over a disorganized one, perform at a much higher level also reducing stress. But even if that's still not enough, here's just a tiny fraction of what you'll discover inside: Think Minimalism is all about saving money? Think again Why so many people go wrong when it comes to living a Minimalistic life Unique Methods you can use to declutter your home & schedule Where most people go wrong when transitioning to a minimalistic life (and how to avoid this) What You Need to know when it comes down to minimalism in relationships The Essential lessons your kids will need to become more grateful and minimalistic What people Don't Tell You when it comes to maintaining a minimalistic lifestyle …and much, much more! So, if you're looking to start your minimalist journey and are still a bit unsure of what information to listen to or knowing where to start, give this easy to follow step by step guide a try.

The Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment series, previously known as SVEC (Studies on Voltaire and the Eighteenth Century), has published over 500 peer-reviewed scholarly volumes since 1955 as part of the Voltaire Foundation at the University of Oxford. International in focus, Oxford University Studies in the Enlightenment volumes cover wide-ranging aspects of the eighteenth century and the Enlightenment, from gender studies to political theory, and from economics to visual arts and music, and are published in English or French.