Ayn Rand is well known for advocating egoism, but the substance of that instruction is rarely understood. Far from representing the rejection of morality, selfishness, in Rand's view, actually demands the practice of a systematic code of ethics. This book explains the fundamental virtues that Rand considers vital for a person to achieve his objective well-being: rationality, honesty, independence, justice, integrity, productiveness, and pride. Tracing Rand's account of the harmony of human...

3 Steamy Stories guaranteed to get you all the way there tonight!The three books included in this collection are "Claimed by Hunter", "Claimed by a Ghost", and "Claiming the Waitress". Each story includes a different alpha male badboy who seduces a younger innocent women...long, hard, and unprotected!Go ahead and take a peek inside ;)

Seeking a way out of today's bewildering rush of rights claims, Tara Smith's Moral Rights and Political Freedom offers a systematic account of the nature and foundations of rights. The book carefully elucidates what political freedom is and demonstrates why it should be protected by rights. Smith's thesis is that rights are teleological: respect for freedom is necessary for individuals' flourishing or eudaimonia. Smith illustrates how many alleged rights would actually un...

Do you love fantasy fiction? Magical and fantastic worlds? Do you love Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Jorge Borges, Isabel Allende? Arundhati Roy and Salman Rushdie? Ray Bradbury, Aimee Bender, Harry Potter, Alice Hoffman? Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, Kazuo Ishiguro or Haruki Murakami?Then you will love this book!Written by indie author Tara Smith, this is her debut novel; it is a story of an old widower, who is briefly roiled by grief and intense loneliness after his wife dies. ...

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Have you ever felt less than enough? Like you’re fighting for your worth in this world full of false perfection and breakneck busyness? Well, let me tell you, sister, you are not alone. You were not intended to stay there. There was an identity that was written over you from the beginning, and it’s ready to be realized. Remain invites you in to curl up with your morning cup of coffee and get honest with yourself. This intentional time will lead you in learning to abide.

You like Harry Potter? Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Jorge Luis Borges, Alejo Carpentier and magical fantasy fiction or sci-fi? You like Ray Bradbury and Aimee Bender? Salman Rushdie and Arundhati Roy?Well then, you will love this book!Written by Tara Smith, this is her first indie novel. Below is the synopsis of the story.Synopsis:The story starts with Mr T, the old man referenced in the title, grieving the loss of his wife of 40 years. The cremation as per India...

n Nature's Warriors Book 1, the chickens have been daringly rescued from the despicable Growley farm by an amazing group of animals and plants, assisted by the supernatural Artetrim.Now in Book 2, the chickens must be moved to safety so that they are forever out of the clutches of Man.Magnificent Hidden Worlds In An Unforgettable AdventureTowards this, a plan unfolds that will take the chickens and their friends through magnificent underground worlds deep in the for...

Ayn Rand controversially defended rational egoism, the idea that people should regard their own happiness as their highest goal. Given that numerous scholars in philosophy and psychology alike are examining the nature of human flourishing and an ethics of well-being, the time is ripe for a close examination of Rand’s theory. Egoism without Permission illuminates Rand’s thinking about how to practice egoism by exploring some of its crucial psychological dimensions. Tara Smith exami...

As Tara’s life story led her to begin the process of adopting a child from China, she had no idea of the cost or how adoption worked in the United States, much less in China. Adopting internationally can be a daunting process for anyone, but especially for a single mother. In a guide tailored for any parent either considering or currently moving through the process of international adoption, Smith shares valuable insight and practical tools that will help anyone navigate through this major...

You will laugh and cry when you read how Patti Smith lovingly and honestly reveals transformative lessons gleaned from forty-plus years of caring for (and being tutored by) her son, Christopher. His diagnosis as a baby with Down Syndrome at first tilted her world off-axis, only to reveal itself to be the thing that actually set her worldview at the exact right angle.In an inspirational and heartwarming manner, Patti explains how her life was changed for the better in profound ways....

Interdisciplinary perspectives on the science, politics, and ethics of the 2013–2015 Ebola virus disease outbreak.The 2013–2015 outbreak of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) was a public health disaster: 28,575 infections and 11,313 deaths (as of October 2015), devastating the countries of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone; a slow and mismanaged international response; and sensationalistic media coverage, seized upon by politicians to justify wrongheaded policy. And ye...