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Self Reliance is an essay written in 1841 by Ralph Waldo Emerson. It contains the most thorough statement of one of Emerson's recurrent themes: the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his own instincts and ideas. This essay is an analysis into the nature of the aboriginal self on which a universal reliance may be grounded. He stresses that anyone is capable of achieving happiness simply if they change their mindset. Emerson focuses on seemingly insignificant details explaining how life is "learning and forgetting and learning again".

A poor porter stops to take a rest on the bench outside the gate of a rich merchant's house, where he complains to Allah about the injustice of a world which allows the rich to live in ease while he must work hard and yet remain poor. The owner of the house hears about this and requests to speak to the porter, finding that they are both named Sinbad. The rich Sinbad tells the poor Sinbad that he became wealthy "by fortune and fate" during seven wondrous voyages, which he then proceeds to tell.

Edited by Ron Fortier & Van Allen Plexico. Here are seven new tales of Puritan swordsman Gideon Cain the Demon Hunter by Scott Harris, Brian Zavitz, I. A. Watson, K. G. McAbee, James Palmer, David Wright, and Van Allen Plexico. In the tradition of Robert E. Howard's "Solomon Kane", here is swashbuckling action at its finest.

The gripping story of James Harris, following the journey of his life altering Traumatic Brain Injury, that ended his promising Military career and tells of his path to recovery in a journey of self discovery. When he was told by the medical world, that he would never read or write or even work again. Rather than accept this, he looked for an alternative path to walk and during this recovery, found out that true inspiration lies within. From that moment when his skull cracked off the concrete and his world went black and he though this is it “I am dying”.

This book is about a Black man's experience of reading Mark Twain's classic Adventures of Huckleberry Finn for the first time while in graduate school. The story captures the author's emotional struggle with Twain's use of the racial epithet more than 200 times in the text. This is a courageous memoir that wrestles with the historic stain of racism and the ongoing impact of racist language in postmodern society. The book is about Harris' flashbacks, conversations, and dilemmas spawned by use of the epithet in a classroom setting where the author was the only Black person.

Many people believe that the New World Order is rapidly closing in on our personal liberties. Even our identities are being stolen. ID Cards are being forced upon the British and press freedom is a thing of the past as journalists are told what to say and what not to say.But there is a group of people who refuse to take this oppressive Big Brother State attitude lying down. They are speaking out for our freedom and they say it's time we all stood up to be counted.

The "Epistulae morales ad Lucilium" (Latin for "moral letters to Lucilius") are a collection of 124 letters which were written by Seneca at the end of his life, during his retirement, and written after he had worked for the Emperor Nero for 15 years. They are addressed to Lucilius, the then procurator of Sicily. The letters highlight many moral and ethical ways to live, and address many of the issues known to man, about life and death. These letters have been carefully adapted into a contemporary format to allow for easy reading and understanding. This is part one of three which contains letters 1-41.

The Discourses of Epictetus are a series of extracts of the teachings of the Stoic philosopher, Epictetus. This is book one of four.

The Ingenious Nobleman Sir Quixote of La Mancha is a Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes. Published in two volumes, in 1605 and 1615, Don Quixote is considered the most influential work of literature from the Spanish Golden Age and the entire Spanish literary canon. It regularly appears high on lists of the greatest works of fiction ever published, such as the Bokklubben World Library collection that cites Don Quixote as the authors' choice for the "best literary work ever written".

The Ingenious Nobleman Sir Quixote of La Mancha is a Spanish novel by Miguel de Cervantes. Published in two volumes, in 1605 and 1615, Don Quixote is considered the most influential work of literature from the Spanish Golden Age and the entire Spanish literary canon.

The Epistulae morales ad Lucilium (Latin for "moral letters to Lucilius") are a collection of 124 letters which were written by Seneca at the end of his life, during his retirement, after he had worked for the Emperor Nero for 15 years. They are addressed to Lucilius, the then-procurator of Sicily. The letters highlight many moral and ethical ways to live and address many of the issues known to man about life and death. These letters have been carefully adapted into a contemporary format to allow for easy listening and understanding.

The final issue of 2020...we all dealt with the trauma of the year in different ways. For creatives, they expressed themselves in words and images. Here are stories that deal with race and bias, with fear and death. How we deal with losing a loved one...and an unloved one. There is some laughter in the mix, as well as some tears. Poetry, reviews, interviews, and a graphic short come together with outstanding illustrations to make a bit of brilliance here in the darkest month of the darkest year many of us have ever experienced.

The Discourses of Epictetus are a series of extracts of the teachings of the Stoic philosopher, Epictetus. This is book three of four.

The Discourses of Epictetus are a series of extracts of the teachings of the Stoic philosopher, Epictetus. This is book two of four.

A selection of ghost stories which make your blood run cold.

Are you tired of the system you live in? Are you sick of being told how to live, what to eat, what to do and say and think? Should life really be like this? One man in England has taken a stand against the tide and cried out "No More!" His name is John James Harris and he has declared himself to be a Freeman of England using ancient laws of the land.

Welcome to Crafted in Leather, the best podcast for leather enthusiasts of quality craftsmanship. Join us as we embark on a journey through the captivating world of leather, from iconic jackets and stylish bags to exquisite footwear and accessories, exploring the art, history, and innovation behind these timeless creations. In each episode, we bring you insightful reviews, engaging interviews with talented leather designers, and lively discussions on the latest trends and techniques in leather industry. Tune to Crafted in Leather and begin your journey into the world of luxury leather crafts.

In the world of Palatovia, a demon lord seeks an ancient artifact - the Book of Stars - in the city of Centuria to gain power over the entire planet. Through his dark arts, he now commands all of the demons and other vulgar beasts - including several members of the royal family now existing as demons. Ptolemy, age 10, counts himself in their number - but the demon lord doesn't yet know the demon who was once a boy possesses what he seeks.

This podcast, hosted by former athletes Greg Vaughn and James Harris, takes the viewer on an emotional, sometimes turbulent ride through the career and post career of some of your favorite athletes. At the end, maybe you will see that we all have the same problems and joys, no matter what path we took in life.

The BAR looks to bridge the gaps between complex exercise science and the everyday barbell athlete by providing practical applications of current evidence and our own experiences. So, join your hosts James Harris, a physical therapist and gym owner, alongside powerlifting coach and masters of kinesiology student, Wyatt Christiansen, as they explore the many nuances of barbell training.