Books with author Robert Wicks

Discover the truth about the much-misunderstood thinkerOften quoted yet highly divisive, Nietzsche remains an enigma long after his death. This clear primer moves deftly through the controversy to examine the philosopher's work in the context of his tumultuous childhood and Christian upbringing. Discussing his infamous declaration that God is dead, his posthumous association with Nazism, and his criticisms of conventional morality, this book is the ideal introduction to the much debated thinker and his extensive legacy.

Discover the truth about the much-misunderstood thinkerOften quoted yet highly divisive, Nietzsche remains an enigma long after his death. This clear primer moves deftly through the controversy to examine the philosopher's work in the context of his tumultuous childhood and Christian upbringing. Discussing his infamous declaration that God is dead, his posthumous association with Nazism, and his criticisms of conventional morality, this book is the ideal introduction to the much debated thinker and his extensive legacy.

Robert J. Wicks, noted psychologist and best-selling author of Riding the Dragon and Everyday Simplicity, offers with an insightful guide on how the wisdom of the ancient desert monks can help contemporary readers grow in personal freedom and authenticity. Exploring the early Christian monastic movement of the Desert Fathers and Mothers through a psychological lens, Dr. Wicks uses their wisdom to guide readers towards humility and freedom. In the same way the desert sages never gave answers, but always asked questions, Crossing the Desert presents readers with the Four Desert Questions that will lead them to Take Three Steps to Inner Freedom.

Robert J. Wicks, noted psychologist and author of bestsellers Riding the Dragon and Everyday Simplicity, delivers this paperback edition of Crossing the Desert, an insightful guide on how the wisdom of the ancient desert monks can help contemporary readers grow in personal freedom and authenticity. Dr. Wicks offers a psychological perspective on the early Christian monastic movement of the Desert Fathers and Mothers, using their wisdom to guide readers toward humility and freedom. In the same way the desert sages never gave answers, but always asked questions, Crossing the Desert presents readers with four desert questions that will lead them to take steps to inner freedom.

Adopting a highly readable style, Robert Wicks moves deftly through the minefield of controversy that surrounds Nietzsche, presenting the philosopher's doctrines within the context of his Christian upbringing and the profound influence of his childhood experiences. Making difficult ideas clear and accessible, he provides a close examination of Nietzsche's best-known existential doctrines, and re-evaluates these not simply as a nihilistic, but as a positive and life-affirming system of belief. This essential introduction also offers a survey of Nietzsche's profound influence on key modern thinkers such as Derrida and Sartre, in addition to a non-sensationalist and objective reflection on his association with Nazism.

Mouse In The Manger is a children's picture book - the Christmas story told in rhyme by Micah the mouse, who was hiding in the manger. Micah shares in rhyme what he saw and heard from the donkey, shepherds, and camel, after he accidentally becomes a secret observer of the birth of Christ. Observations made by the animals bring a new perspective to the real event written about in the Bible. The magic of rhythm and the sound of rhyming words capture the imagination, and delight children and adults alike. The book is a 36 page softcover, with 14 beautiful color illustrations by Ashley Otis that bring to life the characters in the Christmas story. Questions and answers are added in a study guide for comprehension and Biblical insights, so parents and teachers can adapt to different age levels and add Biblical elaboration to the pleasure of the Christmas story.

Danny is different from his dragon friends. He doesn't think it's fun to scare people with a fiery flame, so the other dragons tease him. One day, when trouble comes to the forest, Danny faces a big challenge while his friends flee in fear. Danny becomes a hero, and his friends learn an important lesson. Children will love this gentle story about fear, friendship, and courage. The text is written in whimsical rhythm and rhyme, making the reading experience enjoyable for all. A discussion guide with questions will stimulate conversation and help children with reading comprehension. A delightful book to be enjoyed by both parents and children, Danny the Dragon will be a favorite book in school and family libraries.- Crystal BowmanBest-selling children's author

Danny is different from his dragon friends. He doesn't think it's fun to scare people with a fiery flame, so the other dragons tease him. One day, when trouble comes to the forest, Danny faces a big challenge while his friends flee in fear. Danny becomes a hero, and his friends learn an important lesson. Children will love this gentle story about fear, friendship, and courage. The text is written in whimsical rhythm and rhyme, making the reading experience enjoyable for all. A discussion guide with questions will stimulate conversation and help children with reading comprehension. A delightful book to be enjoyed by both parents and children, Danny the Dragon will be a favorite book in school and family libraries.- Crystal BowmanBest-selling children's author

The failure of the old-time firm of Edgerton, Tennant & Co. was unusual only because it was an honest one—the bewildered creditors receiving a hundred cents on a dollar from property not legally involved.Edgerton had been dead for several years; the failure of the firm presently killed old Tennant, who was not only old in years, but also old in fashion—so obsolete, in fact, were the fashions he clung to that he had used his last cent in a matter which he regarded as involving his personal honor.The ethically laudable but materially ruinous integrity of old Henry Tennant had made matters rather awkward for his orphaned nieces. Similar traditions in the Edgerton family—of which there now remained only a single representative, James Edgerton 3d—devastated that young man's inheritance so completely that he came back to the United States, via Boston, on a cattle steamer and arrived in New York the following day with two dollars in loose silver and a confused determination to see the affair through without borrowing.He walked from the station to the nearest of his clubs. It was very early, and the few club servants on duty gazed at him with friendly and respectful sympathy.

In the days when the keepers of the house shall tremble. When I first saw the sexton he was standing motionless behind a stone. Presently he moved on again, pausing at times, and turning right and left with that nervous, jerky motion that always chills me. His path lay across the blighted moss and withered leaves scattered in moist layers along the bank of the little brown stream, and I, wondering what his errand might be, followed, passing silently over the rotting forest mould. Once or twice he heard me, for I saw him stop short, a blot of black and orange in the sombre woods; but he always started on again, hurrying at times as though the dead might grow impatient.