Self States

Since the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision in 2015, sexual identity has dominated both public discourse and cultural trends — yet no historical phenomenon is its own cause. From Augustine to Marx, various views and perspectives have contributed to the modern understanding of the self.

The Black Book of Jujutsu By Professor G. K. “Silas” Singh IBJJF World Champion 5-Time Pan American Champion Professional Fuji BJJ Referee Sponsored Athlete In The Black Book of Jujutsu, Professor Singh—an IBJJF World Champion, five-time Pan American Champion, and respected professional referee—presents a groundbreaking approach to mastering the art of survival, performance, and flow in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and beyond. His son Dante Singh a IBJJF, NAGA, Newbreed and FUJI Champion contributed in the writing of Chapter 4. He is a (Vale Tudo BJJ) Martial Art Instructor and FUJI BJJ ...

"With humor and lyrical grace," Kathleen Norris meditates on a place in the American landscape that is at once desolate and sublime, harsh, and forgiving, steeped in history and myth (San Francisco Chronicle). A combination of reporting and reflection, Dakota reminds us that wherever we go, we chart our own spiritual geography.

RJ Spina shares the unique seven-step healing system that he used to overcome chest-down paralysis and chronic illness, and now utilizes to help countless others heal their debilitating health challenges. This book shares basic information and practices you need to apply the Ascend the Frequencies Healing Technique, a healing program that allows you to achieve elevated states of consciousness and harness high-frequency energy for health, vitality, and deep inner peace.

Self-Reliance is a life-changing experience - its message of nonconformity, self-expression, and personal independence can awaken you to a new, and better, way of living. Now, historian and New Thought scholar Mitch Horowitz has deftly and faithfully retained the most powerful ideas of Ralph Waldo Emerson's original classic, and reintroduced this work in this one-of-a-kind condensation. Listenable within the space of an average commute or lunch hour, the experience of Self-Reliance may represent a true turning point in your life.

I've heard so many people tell those who suffer depression to just "cheer up." I wonder if they really believe that it's that simple. Depression isn't just sadness. It is emptiness, it is misery. It is pain and nothingness at once. When you are truly depressed you lack the ability or will to cheer yourself up. Even with all our scientific advances, depression remains one of the most mysterious mental illnesses. In this profoundly insightful work, Om Swami categorizes depression into three types to help you see how a different approach is needed to cure each type.

When Carol Loomis first mentioned a little-known Omaha hedge-fund manager in a 1966 Fortune article, she didn’t dream that Warren Buffett would one day be considered the world’s greatest investor - nor that she and Buffett would become close personal friends. Now Loomis has collected and updated the best Buffett articles Fortune published between 1966 and 2012, including thirteen cover stories and a dozen pieces authored by Buffett himself. Loomis has provided commentary about each major arti­cle that supplies context and her own informed point of view.

"Donald Trump: The Man, The Myth, The Legend" takes you on a journey through the life, leadership, and legacy of a man who redefined American politics. From his formative years to the defining moments of his presidency, this book explores what made Trump such a unique and impactful figure. Inside, you’ll discover: The early life events that shaped his approach to politics. Key policies explained simply and why they stirred controversy. The reasons behind his widespread support and opposition. Tools for explaining his presidency to kids and teens. A fun look at viral "Trumpisms," from "...

During extraordinary moments of consciousness - shock, meditative states and sudden mystical revelations, out-of-body experiences, or drug intoxication - our senses of time and self are altered; we may even feel time and self dissolving. These experiences have long been ignored by mainstream science. Recent research, however, has located the neural underpinnings of these altered states of mind. In this book, neuropsychologist Marc Wittmann reveals how experiences that disturb or widen our everyday understanding of the self can help solve the mystery of consciousness.

This book is not about the science of the Flow. This is not a book on how to get rich. This is a book about execution. If you use it correctly, this text will teach you how to get into the Flow State so you’ll be able to choose the right outcomes (macro) and corresponding tasks (micro), and then perform the necessary work quickly. Here you will find 9 simple steps which, if followed, will allow you to reach the Flow State and perform more quality work faster, and enjoy the process.

When his wife, Imogen, flees to the Pacific Northwest seeking adventure, British aristocrat Hamish Walker must pull out all the stops to prove he’s not the boring homebody she thinks he is. He just didn’t expect “all the stops” to include a wildly inappropriate crush on the very sexy, very male, adventure guide who promised to help him look cool in front of his wife. And when the three end up marooned on a sailboat in the Salish Sea with a malfunctioning engine, all bets are off. But they might as well snuggle for warmth, right?

Saidiya Hartman has been praised as "one of our most brilliant contemporary thinkers" (Claudia Rankine, New York Times Book Review). In Scenes of Subjection—Hartman's first book, now revised and expanded—her singular talents and analytical framework turn away from the "terrible spectacle" and toward the forms of routine terror and quotidian violence characteristic of slavery, illuminating the intertwining of injury, subjugation, and selfhood even in abolitionist depictions of enslavement.

A hilarious and eye-opening account of leaving Christian Nationalism behind to follow Jesus better. Social media influencer and podcast host April Ajoy wouldn’t have called herself a Christian Nationalist when she performed her original song “America Say Jesus” on the Jim Bakker show, or...

Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of city life? Do you dream of living off the land and becoming self-sufficient? Look no further than Homesteading in Texas, the ultimate guide to creating your own homestead in the Lone Star State. From choosing the perfect location to building your off-grid home, this eBook walks you through every step of the homesteading process. With detailed chapters on designing your homestead layout, water management, gardening, raising livestock, and energy generation, you'll have all the information you need to create a sustainable lifestyle in Texas. Learn ...

Unlock the power of S-Corp success: Navigate business formation, tax strategies, and compliance easily—even if you're just starting out! Are you dreaming of launching a thriving business but feeling overwhelmed by the complexities of S-Corps? Do endless IRS regulations and legal jargon keep you up at night? Are you seeking a simple, clear guide to help you leverage S-Corps for tax efficiency and strategic growth? If any of these questions resonate with you, you're not alone. Entrepreneurs everywhere face these challenges. That's why "My S-Corp Business Made Simple" is here to guide ...

In this acclaimed biography that earned him a spot on Nixon's infamous "enemies list," Garry Wills takes a thoughtful, in-depth, and often "very amusing" look at the thirty-seventh US president, and draws some surprising conclusions about a man whose name has become synonymous with scandal and the abuse of power (Kirkus Reviews).

The author describes the easy to learn InnerEthics Ethical Awareness Tools that a practitioner can use to identify their own motivations and conflicts of interest and recognize common precarious ethical situations. The Tools also help the practitioner assess the balance of safety, encouragement, and connection within the therapeutic container. and rebalance these elements as needed. The book is a guide to maintaining ethical awareness by means of self-supervision, formal supervision, or peer consultation groups. It explains the special structure of an InnerEthics peer consultation group ...

A guide for achieving an enlightened mind through the art of non-doing Details meditation practices, focused on stillness of the mind, along with Patanjali’s yoga methods to maintain a consciousness referred to as “being in the zone” Builds on Taoist, Confucian, and Hindu...

Ready to Ace Your AP U.S. History Exam and Score a 5? Are you overwhelmed by the vast timeline and countless events in U.S. history? Worried you’ll forget key details on test day and miss out on college credit? The AP U.S. History exam is one of the most challenging AP tests, covering hundreds of years of history, key themes, and complex documents. Many students find themselves anxious, unsure if they’re truly prepared to tackle this vast material. Every event, every law, and every major figure can feel essential, making it hard to know what will make the difference on test day. We ...

This is a fiction, a story that speaks about reality. You may recognize some of the characters hidden behind different names, combined with places and dates that are real, others that are made up and yet also real. The story may be familiar to you, it ‘is’ what’s happening in the world right now as these words are written but blurred by the fiction. The perpetrators of the fiction, who are also real, created that blur to confuse you and so many who read these fictional truths will find what they say incredible, even crazy and yet they are hidden in plain sight. I invite you to be ‘...