Self Morals

In an age of anxiety, distraction, and constant noise, Seneca’s voice cuts through with the same force it had two thousand years ago. Discover the complete wisdom of Seneca in this definitive annotated and illustrated edition of Letters from a Stoic — the full 124 Moral Letters to Lucilius, adapted for modern readers without losing the force, clarity, and moral fire of the original. Written in the final years of Seneca’s life, these letters are among the most powerful works of Stoic philosophy ever composed. Addressed to his friend Lucilius, they explore how to face fear, master ...

The 48 Laws of Wisdom: A Better Path to Lasting Success Are You Ready to Build Success That Lasts? For decades, The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene has been a go-to guide for those seeking influence—politicians, business leaders, and ambitious individuals alike. But many of its laws are built on manipulation, control, and self-interest, often leading to short-lived victories and broken relationships. But what if there was a better way? Introducing The 48 Laws of Wisdom – Your Guide to True, Sustainable Success Power alone is fleeting. Without wisdom, it crumbles. That’s why I wrote ...

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An instant New York Times bestseller! From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed—a short, inspirational book about the qualities of true, everyday heroes. The Hero Code is Admiral McRaven's ringing tribute to the real, everyday heroes he's met over the years, from...

Transcendentalism Explained: How Emerson, Thoreau, and the American Spirit Redefined Self, Nature, and Meaning is a clear and inviting introduction to one of the most influential movements in American intellectual history. This book guides readers through the origins, principles, and lasting legacy of Transcendentalism, offering an accessible path into the ideas that shaped modern understandings of individuality, nature, spirituality, and moral responsibility. Through engaging explanations and a structured overview of the movement’s major thinkers, it provides a practical and thoughtful ...

** Grand Prize Winner of the 2017 Nautilus Book Award ** Are you struggling to deal with conflict in your life? In Negotiating the Nonnegotiable, Harvard negotiation expert Daniel Shapiro introduces a groundbreaking method to bridge the toughest divides—whether with family members, colleagues...

Find out why girls are raving about Lola! An exhilarating and heartfelt story of adventure and intrigue, The Adventures of Lola proves you don’t have to stick to the status quo to save the day. Written with wit and gripping insight into what it takes for young individuals to stand up for what is right, The Adventures of Lola is dazzling in its magic and excitement. To thirteen-year-old Lola, the world is not a very magical place. She often gets in trouble, whether it’s with her parents, who find her rich imagination a bit tiresome, or at school, where the teachers see her as being far ...

Looking for short bedtime stories that help children build confidence and emotional strength? Inspiring Short Stories for Kids is a thoughtfully written collection of 10 motivational bedtime stories created for boys and girls ages 7–10. Each 5–10 minute story explores everyday situations children face—such as fear, self-doubt, friendship challenges, and learning from mistakes—through relatable characters and meaningful lessons. These short stories encourage: • Confidence and healthy self-esteem • Emotional awareness and understanding • Resilience in everyday challenges • ...

In a time where burnout dominates discussions surrounding clinician well-being, a groundbreaking new book stands ready to shift the narrative. Moral Injury: Healing the Healers, by Jennie Byrne, MD, PhD, illuminates the often-overlooked concept of moral injury, offering a fresh perspective on the challenges facing healthcare professionals today. Dr. Byrne asserts that the issue lies not in individuals' resilience but in the systemic factors perpetuating moral injury within healthcare systems. Drawing parallels between healthcare and other workplaces, the book highlights the damaging ...

The world ended long ago. But its secrets did not. Millions of years after life on Earth has vanished, a team of alien archaeologists lands on a dead and silent planet beneath a dying sun. What they expect to find are the broken remains of a lost civilization. What they uncover is far stranger. Buried beneath red dust and stone lie endless rows of tiny wire chambers, vast processing halls, sealed military vaults, medical archives, fuel reserves, launch records, and the fossilized remains of millions upon millions of birds. At first, the evidence suggests a planet once ruled by these small ...

LEARN PHILOSOPHY IN 100 PAGES: From Ancient Philosophy to Modern Ethics—Critical Thinking, Logic, and Essential Ideas for Beginners Finally—Philosophy That Makes Sense Philosophy has a reputation for being abstract, impractical, and impossible to understand. This book proves otherwise. In just 100 pages, you'll gain a working understanding of the ideas that have shaped Western thought for 2,500 years—without the academic jargon, without the confusion, and without wasting your time on trivia that doesn't matter. This isn't a textbook. It's not a collection of famous quotes. It's a ...

One of Vogue’s Best Books of 2026 A beautiful, heartbreaking novel about ambition, love, and space from the award-winning author of Wandering Souls January 28, 1986: Soon after launch, the Challenger shuttle falls out of the sky and into the sea. At the same time, Oliver Ines is born...

Learn to identify—and combat—Systemic Shame, the feeling of self-hatred and disempowerment that comes from living in a society that blames individuals for systemic problems, with this invaluable resource from the social psychologist and author of Unmasking Autism. Systemic Shame is the...

These pages represent two chapters of my recently updated book, The REAL Purpose-Driven Life plus an additional chapter on good versus evil. I removed the afore-mentioned chapters because I wanted to focus, in that book, on the central moral concept known as purpose. These chapters, although central to an understanding of the morality of Ayn Rand, stand on their own and provide several important insights on how to think about morality and apply it to the life of the individual.

Discover the Mind That Made the Modern World The Victorians did not simply build an empire—they built a conscience. In an age of restraint and revelation, they turned discipline into virtue, silence into dignity, and guilt into a form of grace. The Victorian Mindset uncovers the psychological machinery behind that moral world, tracing how self-control became salvation and introspection replaced faith. From diaries and drawing rooms to asylums and deathbeds, Richard Fleischman explores how the nineteenth century transformed work into worship, desire into duty, and memory into moral order. ...

Most people sense that something is missing. You can read widely, think deeply, and still feel divided—between what you know and how you live, between your ideals and your habits. Neo-Confucianism was built to solve exactly this problem. It is not just a philosophy. It is a system for aligning your inner life with the structure of reality itself. This book makes that system clear—and usable. Understand the powerful concepts of principle (li) and vital force (qi)—and how they shape everything from the universe to your everyday decisions Discover why Neo-Confucian thinkers insisted that...

As president and CEO of Herman Miller, Inc., Max DePree nurtured a culture of open communication and inclusion. In Leadership Is an Art, DePree expounds on his innovative style of business stewardship, one that contributed to the remarkable success of his firm and other respected American companies. DePree emphasizes a humanistic approach, which encourages relationship-building and idea-sharing at all levels of the organization. In a unique take for a business guide, he also stresses the importance of corporate responsibility and the power of generosity.

What if the most important question in life is not What do I want next? but Would I choose this life again? That is the startling challenge at the heart of Friedrich Nietzsche’s idea of eternal recurrence—the haunting thought that every moment of your life, every joy and wound, every decision and delay, might return forever exactly as it was. It is not merely a theory about time. It is a test of courage, responsibility, and whether we are truly living in a way we can affirm. Nietzsche’s Eternal Recurrence for Beginners makes this powerful concept clear, compelling, and deeply relevant...

Some wounds of war are invisible, yet they weigh heavily long after service ends. Healing Complex PTSD in Veterans is a compassionate, evidence-based guide for veterans and their families who are navigating the lasting emotional effects of combat trauma and moral injury. Written with care, clarity, and respect, this book offers understanding and practical support without judgment, sensationalism, or false promises. Rather than pushing readers to relive painful experiences, this book emphasizes safety, stabilization, and gradual healing. It explains how combat changes the brain and body, why...

Pioneers of Human Behaviour: Carol Gilligan A Gateway to Her Life, Theories, and Legacy Explore the life and groundbreaking work of Carol Gilligan, one of psychology’s most influential thinkers and a pioneering voice in feminist psychology. This concise, accessible volume offers a rich journey into Gilligan’s revolutionary ideas about ethics, voice, and the human experience—challenging established narratives and reshaping how we understand gender, morality, and identity. From her formative years and academic breakthroughs to the development of her seminal theories on moral development...