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By now, it should be clear: in the face of disinformation and disaster, we cannot hot take, life hack, or meme our way to a better future. But how should we respond instead? In How to Think Like a Philosopher, Julian Baggini turns to the study of reason itself for practical solutions to this question, inspired by our most eminent philosophers, past and present.

Detective Stephen Lavender's wife and children are spending a glorious summer in the picturesque village of Ealing. When the vicar's wife is poisoned, Lavender is asked to review the case. He soon realizes something rotten is festering at the heart of this rural idyll. Convinced the wrong man has been arrested and the killer is still at large, Lavender is also disturbed to discover someone is sending the local gentry vile letters containing outrageous accusations. Could the same hand that drips such poison from their quill also have administered that fatal dose of arsenic?

Ancient Rome gave rise to the Roman Empire, one of history's greatest civilizations. It flourished for roughly five hundred years and, at its height, made up at least twenty percent of the world's population. It left an indelible mark on the world, shaping politics, laws, philosophy, and architecture, and gave us Roman numerals, the calendar, aqueducts, and concrete. Alongside the Greeks, the Romans laid the groundwork for Western civilization.

"Think and Grow Rich" is a motivational personal development and selfhelp audiobook written by Napoleon Hill and inspired by a suggestion from Scottish-American businessman Andrew Carnegie. While the title implies that this book deals only with how to achieve monetary wealth, the author explains that the philosophy taught in the book can be used to help individuals do or be almost anything they want in this world.

Like no other work before it, Making a Career in Dictatorship dives deep into the authoritarian security apparatus to identify which officers participate in repression or coups—and above all, why. The book's compelling theory uncovers career pressure as the secret driver behind the two most...

Since its beginnings during the Protestant Reformation, Calvinism has spread throughout Europe and America and eventually to Africa and Asia. Today it is one of the largest schools of thought in Protestantism. In this Very Short Introduction, Jon Balserak explores how Calvinist ideas and practices arose, spread, and took root.

Learn how to succeed in business with the millennia-old Stoic mindset. An overview of Stoic principles alongside strategies to lead with clarity and control. Nothing great is easy, as Epictetus said. But it is achievable. The Stoic Leader brings together the five principles of Stoicism to...

Long ago, on a spring morning in Jerusalem, Pontius Pilate passed judgment on a mysterious preacher. Jesus of Nazareth was nailed to a cross shortly after and died in agony. The effects of this verdict have reverberated throughout the world and have shaped two millennia of history. Even so, the trial remains shrouded in mystery to this day. Killing the Messiah determines why and how Pilate deemed Jesus guilty of criminal behavior and the roles played by various people in ensuring Jesus' crucifixion.

"Grow Rich While You Sleep" covers various topics including the psychology of wealth, the importance of positive thinking, the power of visualization, and the establishment of prosperity-conscious habits. The book provides practical steps and exercises to train the subconscious mind, such as affirmations, visualization techniques, and the development of a positive mental attitude. Sweetland emphasizes that these practices, when done consistently, can lead to significant improvements in one’s financial status and overall quality of life.

The year, 1973, was a pivotal year for UFO sightings. In 1973: A Time of UFO Sightings, Landings and Abductions, the history of these sightings, and the importance of them, is explored. It was a time of unprecedented landings, with beings from inside the craft seen outside gathering samples of the local flora and fauna. But the most significant differences were the tales of alien abduction, with the best documented of those cases being that reported by Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker.

Frustrated with your golf game? Tried changing your swing and it didn’t help? Do you have a handicap that stays still at best and never goes down? Major winner Jackie Burke explains why it is an indisputable fact that if you play your natural golf game then it will be easier to improve quickly and achieve better scores more consistently. Importantly, you do not have to change the swing that you are comfortable with and invest in lessons which may or may not work.

The criminal justice system is diverse and complex and raises questions about the use of imprisonment, the effects of capital punishment, the purposes of sentencing, and the role of the victim. In this Very Short Introduction, Julian V. Roberts discusses all stages of the criminal justice system...

Walking is aerobic exercise; it is also the ‘superfood’ of exercise. Most of us do it every day to varying degrees and many of us do not fully appreciate the many proven benefits for the body and mind that you can get simply by taking regular walks. Author Russ Williams – a UK based broadcaster – has been a walker for many years and noticed a distinct upturn in his physical and mental health as a result of walking regularly.

What are the Greys? Why are they here, and furthermore, what are their intentions? Why is it that after decades of alien abduction and UFO research we are no nearer in truly establishing what we may be up against regarding this omnipresent force which seemingly operates beyond our level of reality and hides within the shadows like phantoms in the night? Author and UFO researcher, Philip Kinsella takes a candid look at the phenomenon, along with other areas of high strangeness in his search for the clues which may answer some truly extraordinary claims.

This gripping book delves into the dark history of Dean Corll, the notorious Houston serial killer who, alongside accomplices Elmer Wayne Henley and David Brooks, lured and murdered at least 29 teenage boys in the 1970s. Based on court records, police reports, and interviews, this true story uncovers the sinister tactics behind "The Candy Man" moniker, the systemic failures in "The System That Failed to Learn," and the haunting legacy left in Houston's neighborhoods.

COME NOW let us reason together, says the Lord, what an invitation and a pleasure of heart to know that the creator of the universe delights in a conversation with you. Oh! how I hope all His people would hearken unto this. Who is wiser and more engaging in knowledge and counsel but the Lord Himself. The wisest of men and great minds in different generations sought counsel from all depths of life, but how pleasurable is it for those who receive instructions from the Spirit of God. The Spirit that forms all things and created them for His own pleasure and yours too.

Money is a spirit, it's enjoyed by those who talk about it. Whatever you like you talked about, are you talking about money? If not, why not? Those who have money talk about money. They have embraced the art of communicating with money, they not only talk about it, they have also learned to devote their time and energy to it. How do they do this you may ask? They have learned to pay great attention to it, by hearing about it, listening to it, talking about it, investing in it, studying it, and reading books on how to get it and keep it.

Applied Psychology: Psychology and Achievement is the first of a series of 12 volumes on the applications of psychology to the problems of personal and business efficiency.

Think and Grow Rich is a motivational, personal development and self-help book written by Napoleon Hill and inspired by Andrew Carnegie. While the title implies that this book deals only with how to achieve monetary wealth, the author explains that the philosophy taught in the book can be used to help individuals do or be almost anything they want in this world.

With Allen's simple but profound philosophy - and the right application of thought - you can overcome obstacles, reach goals, improve health, and achieve serenity. Since its initial publication a century ago, millions around the world have responded to James Allen's powerful message of positive thinking and have used it to achieve their maximum potential.