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A distinguished religious leader's stirring case for reconstructing a shared framework of virtues and values. With liberal democracy embattled, public discourse grown toxic, family life breaking down, and drug abuse and depression on the rise, many fear what the future holds. In Morality...

When the seventh child of the Peace family, named Perfect, turns eight, her mother, Emma Jean, tells her bewildered daughter, "You was born a boy. I made you a girl. But that ain't what you was supposed to be. So from now on, you gon' be a boy. It'll be a little strange at first, but you'll get used to it, and this'll be over after while." From this point forward, his life becomes a bizarre kaleidoscope of events. Meanwhile, the Peace family is forced to question everything they thought they knew about gender, sexuality, unconditional love, and fulfillment.

In a world where survival demands more than strength, the smallest choices can carry the greatest cost. A boy uncovers a fragment of the lost world—and risks everything to understand it. A dying man finds purpose in the ruins of a broken society, where compassion may be the most dangerous act of all. Two clever children wander into a forest of old stories, where innocence is a lie and only the ruthless survive. These three gripping tales from Jim LeMay explore what remains when the rules are gone, and what it takes to endure when the world turns against you. Dark, thought-provoking, and ...

They say Emily is insane. Locked inside a room without corners, watched by silent ceilings and listening vents, she spends her days haunted by fragments of memory she cannot fully trust. But when pieces of her past begin to return, Emily remembers a banquet. A room filled with diplomats, polished marble, crystal glasses, and people who spoke of civilization with calm certainty while discussing suffering as policy. Then Emily asked a question no one in the room could answer: If cruelty toward a dog is immoral, what does it mean when humans are treated worse? What follows is not merely a ...

A gothic fiction book set in the heart of Madrid, Spain during the unrest and superstition of the late 18th century."Tragic Bargain With Lucifer" chronicles the dark and complex path of Alfonso, a respected monk, whose life takes an unexpected turn towards betrayal, deceit, and a chilling pact with the devil. The Rise of Alfonso The narrative begins with Alfonso, a monk held in high regard for his eloquence and holiness. His captivating charisma catches the young, innocent Isabella's attention, a newcomer to the bustling city of Madrid. As the story unfolds through multiple twists and well-...

Melville’s Moby Dick unfolds in a world of dragon hunters in Black Leviathan, an epic revenge fantasy from German award-winning author Bernd Perplies. Beware! A shadow will cover you, larger than that cast by any other dragon of this world. Black as the lightless chasm from whence it was born...

In Steel Harbor where drugs and violence reign supreme, one man's quest for revenge turns into a fight for survival. Ian is thrust into the dangerous world of gangs and crime lords after the deciding that life needs to get better. Armed with determination and an unwavering will to avenge, he seeks help from unexpected allies and embarks on a deadly mission to bring down the city's most notorious bosses. But as the bodies pile up and the stakes get higher, Ian finds himself questioning his own morality and the true cost of freedom. With the support of his new friends, he navigates this ...

A New Chapter in a World Reclaimed by Nature The world has changed. After years of peace by Lake Shasta, Pete and April’s family faces a new challenge. Their seven children, now adults, have inherited the strength and values that carried their parents through the collapse of civilization. Life has found its rhythm in this new world until April's haunting premonition begins to stir: something is coming that will bring both sorrow and unexpected joy. No one could have imagined how violently that change would arrive. When a raging forest fire forces them from their lakeside home, the Gibbons...

From Morro Bay to a peaceful valley in Oregon Pete and April's journey has proven that survival is possible. But can peace survive when power threatens to destroy everything they've built? Pete and April's odyssey began with nothing but determination at Morro Bay in what was once California. Their path led them through the trials of Lake Shasta and finally to a tranquil lakeside valley in Oregon, where their seven grown children have thrived. Joined by Colby and his three adult children, they've created something miraculous in this post-apocalyptic world: a quiet, peaceful village where two...

In this plot of mistaken identity, Becky instructs her son to cheat his elderly father Isaac, who is lying on his deathbed. Will Jacob pretend to be that which he is not? Is he ready for the last moment he is going to have with his father? This is a modern twist on a very old story of greed, love, and regrets. It is so much more than a morality tale. Do you find sibling rivalry in adults intriguing? Are you troubled by the notion that the sins of the fathers will be visited upon the children? If so, you will find this story utterly captivating★★★★★ "A lively psychological study of...

A novelisation inspired by Hogarth’s paintings and Stravinsky & Auden’s libretto Tom Rakewell is young, handsome, and newly rich—thanks to an unexpected inheritance. But fortune, like love, is fickle. Lured from the modest affections of Anne Trulove into a glittering world of vanity, vice, and illusion, Tom sets off on a headlong pursuit of pleasure. In gaming halls, brothels, and high society salons, he gambles not just money but his very soul. Hogarth's engravings are included in the text, along with the verses for the engravings, written by John Hoadly.

Can Sigismund live his Christian values and still save his father’s life? In this Christian morality tale (fairy tale) a young boy's father is about to be put to death by the count, so his mother writes a letter which will exonerate him and sends the little boy to deliver it. As he walks through the woods, the boy encounters people along the way which challenge his Christian values. Because of his actions, all seems lost, but then all is recovered.

Talking to key modern influences and thinkers, and drawing inspiration from the Bible and the historical experience of the Jewish people, Sacks argues that there are eight key factors in establishing, maintaining and passing on resilient moral values within a broad group, among them attitudes of lifelong learning and of thanksgiving, the importance of family life and community, and a culture of positive argument in place of destructive conflict. 

An old man sets off for a nearby village to deliver a message from God. This is a philosophical tale about a group of ISIS members who have taken control of a small village in the desert. The story explores themes of retribution, centred on a promise to those who have caused the suffering of the innocent. Please be aware this is a very short story.

Rabbi Jonathan Sacks speaks to the world's leading thinkers about morality today. In this fascinating series, Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks explores what morality means, speaking with globally renowned thinkers, as well as voices from the next generation. From Steven Pinker and Robert Putnam to Melinda Gates and Jordan Peterson, the guests discuss the free market and the financial crash, selfies and social media, individuals and tribalism, artificial intelligence, role models, and rediscovering politics of the common good.

In a world where wealth buys titles, and marriages are forged in contracts, not hearts, one young woman finds herself bartered into a ruinous alliance. Fanny Merchant is sold by her mercenary father to the dissolute son of an impoverished viscount. As her husband gambles away his birthright and pursues every vice, Elizabeth seeks solace in the charms of a rakish lawyer. But love is not so easily bought, and betrayal has its price. From lavish drawing rooms to sordid clinics and deadly duels, their tale unfolds in six vivid scenes—each more damning than the last. Hogarth's engravings are ...

“Brilliantly written! Dystopian thriller packed with humor, heart, and horror. Eight charity volunteers go on a macabre journey and confront the most consequential moral message of our time. They must decide whether to embrace it or hide out at a mattress store in a Baltimore mini-mall.” – Bruce Goldberg, best-selling author “Original! Funny! Surprising! A wake-up call for a world that has gone astray.” – Cynthia Shortreed, editor “An imaginative sci-fi masterpiece with unexpected twists and turns. It forces you to rethink your values. You’ll never look at life, compassion, ...

"A near-perfect, highly quotable revenge thriller for the AI-powered era. God's Ponzi is one of the year’s top legal thrillers." -BestThrillers.com Gregory Portent demands revenge. Revenge is best served cold and when the prey begs to be the target. With his skills and charisma he lures them in easy-using an investment bank to launch a Ponzi scheme. Gregory Portent has one advantage-artificial intelligence. At a critical point, he loses his way. A 'black swan' event follows and the Ponzi scheme borders on the brink of collapse. It's not about revenge anymore; it's about survival. Greedy ...

The turbulent life of hard-living Matthew Cosgrove and that of his respected, affluent family. Two Yale roomies take diverging paths in this amusing tale of moral destiny, high society drama, and romance.

In the bustling heart of New York City, Josh Sanders, a man ensnared in the monotonous rhythm of his uneventful life, stumbles upon a luminescent alien ship in Central Park. This chance encounter thrusts him into a perplexing cosmic trial designed to challenge human morality, through a lens vastly different from our own.