Universal Culture

Universal Studios never really wanted to get into the theme park business. They wanted to be the anti-Disney. But when forced to do so, they did it in a big way. Despite the fits and starts of multiple owners, the parks have finally gained the momentum to mount a serious challenge to the Walt Disney Company. How did this happen? Who made it happen? What does this mean for the theme park industry?

What would happen if your mind were like crystal clear and whoever was nearby could see all your thoughts? Martin has discovered a new form of communication between human beings called Universal Language with which people's minds can be seen by whoever is close to less than a meter away. This new communication system can bring extraordinary benefits for humanity, but also catastrophic damages if used erroneously. That is the dilemma that is given throughout this science fiction novel, whose end can be more than predictable, understandable.

The Creativity Gene is an essential resource for creators in every industry to empower their unique abilities to produce new, impactful results. Rose Gabler exposes the need for creative clarification in personal and professional endeavors. She has identified five of the most impactful contributing factors to achieving creative success through interviews with dozens of experts in various industries worldwide. These five traits, including your Life Experience, Expertise, Environment, Flexibility, and Grit, will empower your unique creative advantages and will inspire you to find creative ...

Read Between the Lines Poetry Book, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown, depicts precept upon precept, line upon line, little here and a little there, stroke by stroke, mark by mark, ink by ink, stripe by stripe, link by link, stain by stain, and blood by blood.

Reneé Drummond-Brown’s tome My INK Bleeds Black, speaks volumes to our testament as wisdom turns her poetic pages on women of color. Therefore, writing is a vital tool for me to pen (snippets of) our honest historical dark accounts if I want to live and prosper in this thing called life. Furthermore, vantablack INK is brilliantly lent and smeared throughout this book. As a result, the infallible scripted Word “For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled” (Matthew 5:18 King James Version - KJV) ...

Against the Written Word is the most important, most revolutionary book produced since the advent of the printing press; the book that will liberate readers from reading, writers from writing, and booksellers from peddling their despicable wares. This book ushers in a new era of freedom from reading and all its attendant bedfellows such as Enlightenment thinking and the mass alienation wrought by the phonetic alphabet. Against the Written Word will be a tremendous best seller and simultaneously the last book that anyone will listen to.

This book is a collection of skeptical social essays in which the author reveals that much of our popular beliefs, psychology and science are defective, because, although we live in the 21st century, our approach to them is deeply rooted in our culture, and biased by history and evolution. These essays help the reader take a step sideways, think independently, and not fall victim to fads, fakes, and frauds. Anyone who values a deeper understanding of contemporary social reality and the changes taking place in it should read this book--from students to scientists and intellectuals. Through ...

Dharma is a word in common usage. Most people have heard about the word & have a general idea of what it means. It is a Sanskrit ‘non-translatable-word-to-other-languages’ and hence used ‘as is’ in English and almost all other world languages including German and French. Scholarship in Sanskrit language and in those other languages where these words are used ‘as is’ is necessary but is not deemed sufficient to understand the meaning of these words correctly and fully. This book will provide as close to the correct meaning as possible to the word ‘Dharma’ so that any ...

**Discover the Tranquil World of Bonsai Across Cultures** Delve into the enigmatic realm of Bonsai, where nature's majesty meets artistic precision. "Bonsai Across Cultures" beckons you on a fascinating journey through the tiny yet vast world of these miniature arboreal wonders. Embark on a voyage that traces the deep roots of Bonsai, from its spiritual birthplace in the East to its flourishing branches across the globe. Chapter by chapter, this comprehensive guide lays out a verdant tapestry of Bonsai art, contrasting the shaping and styling techniques that have been honed over centuries. ...

Who Are We Anymore? Book of Poems, by author Reneé Drummond-Brown, will leave the reader pondering how did we arrive at this turbulent crossroad? One thing for sure, two for certain, we know, that we know, cellphones and trends hold our attention at bay from the global catastrophes that detain our mind. Distractions are the new norm, that for certain we do know. Societies present condition and these norms leaves one questioning who, what, where, when, why, and how?

We’ll ‘INK’ To That International Anthology, by Author Reneé Drummond-Brown and masterful poets from across the globe who are sho-nuff drunk on philosophical INK, affected by pens and paper-cuts to the extent of losing self-control of our talents, staggering with writer’s block on fine chalk lines and (get this) under poetic arrest. Somebody, anybody, please, please, please, call 911! We need comprehensive help “DrINKing Us-sum INK” (DUI)!! Burp.

In Words of Hope, Stephen Reese reflects on practical spirituality and the “path of faith” while aiming to unite head and heart. With an intellectually honest yet spirit-led approach, Reese addresses profound, universal questions rooted in everyday experiences. He explores the increasing challenges of living out faith principles in a difficult cultural landscape, tackling the impact of renewed fundamentalism in the church, which has alienated many, especially young people disenchanted with Christianity. As a member of a divided denomination, Reese explores ways to remain authentic in ...

Synopsis - A foreigner wanders into a remote village just before a convicted criminal is about to be punished and is asked to throw the first stone. After Dinner Conversation is a growing series of short stories across genres to draw out deeper discussions with friends and family. Each story is an accessible example of an abstract ethical or philosophical idea and is accompanied by suggested discussion questions. Podcast discussions of this short story, and others, is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and Youtube. ★★★ If you enjoy this story, subscribe via our website to "After ...