Modern Wisdom

This Economist book describes emerging military technologies and places them in the larger context of today's politics, diplomacy, business and social issues. It shows how efforts to win wars or keep the peace are driving enormous and multifold technological advances. Broadly speaking, defence technologies will continue to provide enormous advantages to advanced, Western armed forces. For anyone who wants to know just how smart the global war, defence and intelligence machine is, this will be revealing and fascinating reading.

Discover the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius in this definitive edition of Meditations — where Stoic philosophy and ancient wisdom meet modern life. Written by Rome’s philosopher-emperor, this new annotated translation bridges 2,000 years of history, offering practical tools for resilience, self-mastery, and ethical living in today’s world. ✨ KEY FEATURES: ✅ New Translation from the Original Greek – A clear, modern rendering that preserves Marcus’ profound yet accessible voice. ✅ Deep Dive into Ancient Wisdom – Annotations decode Stoic principles, historical context, ...

The moon has always marked the unseen turning points — beginnings still hidden, endings unfolding softly, and the quiet space where transformation gathers its strength. This book invites you to remember how to walk in that light. For as long as people have watched the night sky, the moon has offered a steady rhythm of growth, fullness, release, rest, and return. Long before spirituality had a name, lunar cycles shaped daily life, emotional awareness, and quiet forms of magic practiced in kitchens, gardens, and whispered sacred spaces. Moon Witch: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Practices for ...

NEWLY REVISED AND EXPANDED: Now with 29 complete texts and updated scholarship. In 1945, a farmer in Upper Egypt cracked open a sealed clay jar and found thirteen codices buried since 367 CE. Inside were gospels, cosmologies, hymns, and visions from a rival Christianity so sophisticated it nearly won. For a thousand years, everything we knew about these texts came from the people who destroyed them. Now you can read them yourself. Twenty-nine texts in clear, modern English. No archaic phrasing. No dense scholarly apparatus. Just the words, made readable. The Gospels: The Gospel of Thomas (...

An addictive, unpredictable, darkly hilarious collection of stories from Danny McBride—the beloved creator and star of The Righteous Gemstones and Eastbound & Down. “These McBride men more than drink their own Kool-Aid, they swig it to survive. On fever quests to save face and make their...

Most self-help books tell you what to do. The Audacity Experiment is a no-bullsh*t invitation to find out for yourself. There’s no set path to follow or formula to get right. You just need the courage to go beyond your comfort zone. You’re an explorer, using your intuition to find what...

It’s not just a diet. It’s an Operating System for the human body. Why does a nation that consumes white rice, fatty pork, and high-sodium miso soup have the lowest rates of obesity and heart disease in the developed world? The answer is not in a single "superfood." It is in the code. In Eat Like Japanese, you will move beyond simple recipes to discover the metabolic architecture that has protected the Japanese people for centuries. Combining the ancient wisdom of the Samurai’s Yojokun with cutting-edge molecular biology, this book reveals: The Vegetable-First Protocol: How to use ...

Can embracing Augustine as a role model and mentor transform pastoral life and ministry? In this book, Joseph Sherrard invites listeners to encounter Augustine anew—not merely as a theologian or philosopher but as a pastor and mentor. After more than a decade of ministry, Sherrard encountered...

It has been proclaimed many times, but perhaps never more convincingly than now, when every news cycle seems to deliver further confirmation of a world gone mad. Is this the endgame? Author Spencer Klavan is a classicist, with a Ph.D. from Oxford, and a deep understanding of the West. His analysis: The situation is dire. But every crisis we face today, we have faced before. And we can surmount each one. Klavan brings to the West’s defense the insights of Plato, Aristotle, the Bible, and the Founding Fathers to show that in the wisdom of the past lies hope for the future.

It’s time for a childbirth revolution. Childbirth has always been, and always will be, a significant rite of passage that transforms a woman into a mother. However, the modern approach to maternity care fails women, families, and care providers with outdated practices that center the needs of institutions rather than individuals. In this audiobook, Rachel Reed demonstrates how childbirth can be reclaimed to center women and support birth physiology.

Eighty percent of the global workforce is disengaged. Half of American workers carry significant stress in their bodies. Despite billions invested in AI, wellness, and engagement initiatives, the numbers keep getting worse. The patriarchal organizational model — born of the Industrial Revolution, built on the extraction of human energy — is failing. In The Matriarch Effect, conflict transformation expert and Workplace Peace Institute founder Robyn Short offers a bold and deeply researched answer.

Nikos Pappas deciphers the teachings of foundational Greek philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, and shows you how their principles can revolutionize your everyday life. From ethical dilemmas and personal growth to the quest for a fulfilling life, this book offers practical insights for anyone looking to navigate the modern world with the wisdom of the ancients.

"Call me Ishmael." Thus starts the greatest American novel. Melville said himself that he wanted to write "a mighty book about a mighty theme" and so he did. It is a story of one man's obsessive revenge-journey against the white whale, Moby-Dick, who injured him in an earlier meeting. Woven into the story of the last journey of The Pequod is a mesh of philosophy, rumination, religion, history, and a mass of information about whaling through the ages.

Build a simple daily habit to find calm, balance, and harmony in just 5 minutes a day. Mastering Taoism One Day at a Time keeps things simple: each day, you get one quote and one reflection designed to help you slow down, breathe, and bring more ease into everyday life. Through 365 daily reflections, this book invites you to explore Taoist wisdom in a way that feels clear, practical, and accessible. Inspired by timeless voices such as Lao Tzu, Zhuangzi, Liezi, Wang Bi, and the Huainanzi, each page offers a quiet moment to reconnect with presence, simplicity, and the natural flow of life. ...

The Wall Street Journal best-selling guide to charting a path from cancer to wellness through a toxin-free diet, lifestyle, and therapy--created by a colon cancer survivor. Two days before Christmas and at 26 years old, Chris Wark was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer. He had surgery to remove...

Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics is one of the greatest guides to human flourishing ever written, but its length and style have left many readers languishing. How to Flourish is a colloquial new translation by Susan Sauve Meyer that makes Aristotle's timeless insights about how to lead a good life more engaging and accessible than ever before.

From the award-winning author of Winter Counts comes a new thriller about life—and death—on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. Virgil Wounded Horse is desperately trying to escape his past as a hired vigilante on the Rosebud Indian Reservation. But when a legendary figure from the reservation...

The Book of Wisdom: Unlocking Ancient Secrets for Modern Manifestation Cosmic Code Unlock the secrets of the universe and transform your life with The Book of Wisdom: Unlocking Ancient Secrets for Modern Manifestation Cosmic Code. I wrote this book for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or curious about how to finally take control of their destiny. If you’ve ever wondered how ancient wisdom can help you manifest your dreams in today’s world, this book is your answer. Inside, I reveal practical methods, powerful intentions, and cosmic codes that bridge the gap between timeless ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD From the author of We Begin at the End comes a soaring thriller and an epic love story that “hits like a sledgehammer . . . an absolutely must-read novel” (Gillian Flynn, author of Gone Girl). Read with Jenna Book Club Pick as...

Experience is making a comeback. Learn how to repurpose your wisdom. At age 52, after selling the company he founded and ran as CEO for 24 years, rebel boutique hotelier Chip Conley was looking at an open horizon in midlife. Then he received a call from the young founders of Airbnb, asking him...