Despite the recent upsurge of interest in comparative political theory, there has been virtually no serious examination of Buddhism by political philosophers in the past five decades. In part, this is because Buddhism is not typically seen as a school of political thought. However, as Matthew Moore argues, Buddhism simultaneously parallels and challenges many core assumptions and arguments in contemporary Western political theory. In brief, Western thinkers not only have a great deal to le...

From some of the hottest names in crime fiction today come original stories written expressly for this collection.These taut tales, loaded with tension and charged with uncertainty, bring each victim—the unsuspecting, the hunted, the fearful—into the deadly sights of a hired killer’s gun.From New York Times bestselling and award-winning authors come these stories:“Keller’s Karma” by Lawrence Block, read by Stefan Rudnicki“A Trip Home” by Ed Gorman, ...

The US military is one of the largest employers in the country and is a relative microcosm of American society, bringing in people from diverse backgrounds and history to defend the nation from all enemies. Military and civilian leaders address the same challenges as those found in the civilian world, including diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging. The US military has both led and followed the nation in establishing policies of diversity and inclusion. In this second edition, the ed...

Some houses are haunted other are deciding . When a family moves into an aging mansion, the changes seem small at first- mirrors that lag behind reflections, hallways that measure differently each time , a door that shouldn't exist.. But the house isn't malfunctioning. Its correcting. As the reality of begins to narrow toward a single, stable version of itself, contradictions are eliminated- and so is anything that doesn't fit.Because the house doesn't want them gone.It wan...

In our first ever E-book we explore the world of being an independent artist and the necessary steps needed succeed. The book highlights the Artist Replete ideology with a discussion on the art industry in its present state. This is a combination of information witnessed first hand from AR founder Matthew Moore, along with factual experiences from living artists that are thriving today. Much of this information will go against the grain of traditional business practice. But as our motto st...

The collection of poems in The Reckoning of Jeanne d’Antietam circles the U.S. Civil War and the failed revolution of Reconstruction, and Matthew Moore makes incursions into the histories and beliefs of the era through architectures of sound, but also via ancillary histories and histories stacked upon histories—densely and visibly scrawled—like Anselm Kiefer's sculptures of lead books, melted and dripping with the texts of illegible songs. His poems include the figure of Joan of A...

Step into the world of snow-dusted rooftops, twinkling lights and holiday wonder. Christmas Poems brings together a heartwarming collection that captures the joy, humor and nostalgia of the season. From playful tales of mischievous elves to tender reflections on love, family and the spirit of giving, this anthology is perfect for cozy winter evenings, sharing by the fire, or gifting someone special.Rediscover the enchantment of Christmas through words that sparkle as brigh...

Jokes from the Foggy Moore is a collection of darkly playful, eerie, and unsettling humor that tiptoes the line between comedy and horror. These aren't jokes meant to make you laugh out loud in a crowded room. They're the kind that make you smile… then glance over your shoulder.At first, everything seems harmless enough: punchlines, one-liners, and twisted little bits of humor drawn from graveyards, shadows, and things that probably shouldn't be smiling. But as the pages turn, the ...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice."Parenting Guide" For Children with ADHD*: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding, Dealing, and Raising a Child With ADHD. [Mindful Concepts and Techniques to Deal With Hyperactive Child With Behavioral Problems.]*Have you ever wished you knew more about ADHD, but had no idea where to start from? In this comprehensive book, we embark on a journey through unique chapters that shed light on v...

Grand Inquisitor Moirne Koval's gut is growling ever louder at her, and she's still not exactly sure why. The threads of several potential plots against the Kingdom of Perizidon seem to be getting closer to combining into an overall tapestry of deceit and death. But it's difficult to decipher the clues when you're not exactly sure of the mystery you're trying to solve.Agents of the abyss seemingly wander the Wilds at will, bandits are harassing trade and travelers along the river, ...

Princess Lianne Kalchik of Perizidon has a multitude of problems, and she doesn't even know it yet. Her investiture ceremony to be formally installed as the heir apparent to her father is only a few months away, and there is much planning to be done. But behind the scenes, enemy forces are conspiring against her, the inquisition wants to interrogate her, and there are orcs and all manner of monsters on the loose in the Wilds. If she's going to become the first reigning Queen of Perizidon, ...

How do the suspense films of Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles, and Carol Reed allow us special insight into the popular mentality of their contemporaries--contemporaries who went to war against the forces of Adolf Hitler? How did midcentury films that fetishized clocks and time-keeping devices as diverse as Peter Pan, High Noon, Rear Window, Shadow of a Doubt, The Stranger, and Odd Man Out produce unique experiences that invited audiences to literally watch cosmic time? What role did cinema ...