Bøger af William Powers

"Mea Culpa: Voice of Conscience"In this gripping and heartfelt narrative, "Mea Culpa: Voice of Conscience" weaves together the lives of victims, offenders, and the community, inviting readers into a world where redemption and rehabilitation intersect.A Journey of Redemption and Remorse At the heart of this true story lies a powerful exploration of responsibility and regret. How does one grapple with the chaos they've caused while harboring an overwhelming desire to make amends? The answers unfold as we follow the footsteps of those seeking redemption-a journey that transcends mere penance.Unmasking Childhood Trauma "Mea Culpa" delves into the shadows of childhood trauma. It unearths the hidden roots of actions that ripple through lives, leaving scars in their wake. As the layers peel away, readers confront the raw consequences of early experiences, and the impact they wield on our choices and destinies."Mea Culpa: Voice of Conscience" is more than a book; it's a mirror reflecting our shared humanity. It challenges us to confront our own pasts, to seek redemption, and to find solace in the possibility of transformation. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and forever changed.Whether you're drawn to stories of resilience, fascinated by the human condition, or simply seeking a powerful read, "Mea Culpa: Voice of Conscience" promises an unforgettable journey.

An introduction to what every law student and practitioner needs to know about legal reasoning.

Many fantasize about dramatically changing their lives living in accordance with their ideals rather than the exigencies of job, bills, and possessions. William Powers actually does it. In his book Twelve by Twelve, Powers lived in an off-grid tiny house in rural North Carolina. In New Slow City, he and his wife, Melissa, inhabited a Manhattan micro-apartment in search of slow in the fastest city in the world. Here, the couple, with baby in tow, search for balance, community, and happiness in a small town in Bolivia. They build an adobe house, plant a prolific orchard and organic garden, and weave their life into a community of permaculturists, bio-builders, artists, and creative businesspeople. Can this Transition Town succeed in the face of encroaching North American capitalism, and can Powers and the other settlers find the balance they're seeking? Dispatches from the Sweet Life is compelling, sobering, thought-provoking, and, no matter the outcome, inspiring.

Burned-out after years of doing development work around the world, William Powers spent a season in a 12-foot-by-12-foot cabin off the grid in North Carolina, as recounted in his award-winning memoir Twelve by Twelve. Could he live a similarly minimalist life in the heart of New York City? To find out, Powers and his wife jettisoned 80 percent of their stuff, left their 2,000-square-foot Queens townhouse, and moved into a 350-square-foot "e;micro-apartment"e; in Greenwich Village. Downshifting to a two-day workweek, Powers explores the viability of Slow Food and Slow Money, technology fasts and urban sanctuaries. Discovering a colorful cast of New Yorkers attempting to resist the culture of Total Work, Powers offers an inspiring exploration for anyone trying to make urban life more people- and planet-friendly.

Our computers and mobile devices do wonderful things for us. But they also impose a burden, making it harder for us to focus, do our best work, build strong relationships, and find the depth and fulfillment we crave. How to solve this problem? Hamlet's BlackBerry argues that we just need a new way of thinking, an everyday philosophy for life with screens. William Powers sets out to solve what he calls the conundrum of connectedness. Reaching into the past?using his own life as laboratory and object lesson?he draws on some of history's most brilliant thinkers, from Plato to Shakespeare to Thoreau, to demonstrate that digital connectedness serves us best when it's balanced by its opposite, disconnectedness. Lively, original, and entertaining, Hamlet's BlackBerry will challenge you to rethink your digital life.

Part Annie Dillard, part Bill McKibben, this book offers riveting armchair travel through a landscape rich with clues to personal and global healing.