“For I am certain that if anyone reaches perfection in just a single one of these virtues, they shall achieve perfection in them all. And whoever increases in one virtue, will simultaneously grow in every other virtue, too.” —Saint Albert the Great What is virtue? It is not a question often asked anymore; yet throughout the centuries, philosophers have considered it one of the most important questions of human life. Coming from the Latin word for "strength," virtue denotes a steady habit o...

DO YOU WORK WITH VAMPIRES? LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF!Banish the bloodsuckers from your professional lifeWhether it's a coworker, subordinate, or boss, there's at least one emotional vampire in every office. These people try your patience, sap your energy, and add an entirely unhealthy dynamic to workplace productivity. The bestselling author of Emotional Vampires and Dinosaur Brains shows you how to spot and deal effectively with these dysfunctiona...

This collection of essays and selected poetry responds to an address on Samoan religious culture given by Samoa's Head of State, His Highness Tui Atua Tupua Tamasese Ta'isi Tupuola Tufuga Efi, to the 2009 Parliament of the World's Religions. The address challenges some fundamental aspects of and assumptions in modern Samoan indigenous religious culture. The essays and poetry form a carefully woven critique, from within and outside Samoa, of aspects of Samoa's religious and cultural values....

What is virtue? It is not a question often asked anymore; yet throughout the centuries, philosophers have considered it one of the most important questions of human life. Coming from the Latin word for "strength," virtue denotes a steady habit of willing the good—in Christian terms, pursuing the love of God and neighbor—in some particular way. While most Catholics know the virtues of faith, hope, and charity, as well as prudence, temperance, courage, and justice, many of us are un...

“By design, this volume comes as a direct hit…Erwin Lutzer aims right at the center of our cultural crisis. At heart, it is a theological crisis.” —R. Albert Mohler Jr.Is God More Tolerant than He Used to Be?Just as the moon obscures the sun’s light during an eclipse, today’s radical secularism has obscured the light of God. But God’s light still shines—and He is calling us to shine His light in the growing darkness.In The Eclip...

Aging: The Adventure You Didn't Know You Signed Up For.Embark on a profound exploration of life, aging, and the mysteries beyond with "It's My First Time Getting Old (So Excuse Me If I Go Astray)". This unique work of fiction masterfully weaves philosophical thought with an intimate journey into the realities of aging and mortality.The book presents the intellectual musings of the fictional Dr. Charles Pemberton. As a philosopher at the brink of his eighth ...

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Growing older is inevitable, but aging can be prevented, even reversed—but only when you upgrade your brain, using both ancient and modern science, to create psychosomatic health.A healthy brain is the foundation for a healthier and more fulfilling life, and in Grow A New Brain, modern shamanic practitioner Alberto Villoldo reveals research and introduces protocols for readers to improve their brain function, right now. It combines ancient and modern scien...

The Complete Works of Albert Payson TerhuneThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - Bruce2 - Further Adventures of Lad3 - His Dog4 - Lad: A Dog5 - Superwomen6 - Buff: A Collie and other dog-stories7 - Black Caesar's Clan : A Florida Mystery Story8 - The Heart of a Dog9 - Dad10 - Treve11 - The Fighter12 - Caleb Conover, Railroader13 - The Amateur ...

Unlock the more straightforward side of The Outsider with this concise and insightful summary and analysis!This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Outsider by Albert Camus, which follows the antihero Meursault as he lives his life in complete disregard of social conventions and is led to kill by events that seem to be beyond his control. His refusal to lie or pretend to be something he is not in order to make others comfortable draws the...

Kiril Kristoff, an AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR, released his first book sequel in 2024, “Crossing Borders & Generations”: ‘One Man's Journey to Search for His Roots.’ A powerful work of historical fiction blending true-life events, immigrant resilience, and spiritual legacy, Kristoff’s latest novel has already earned multiple literary honors.He was also honored with the Literary Titan Gold Book Award for Fiction (March 2025) and has received recognition from The Indies Today Awards (2024)...

The human brain, at the center of the human nervous system, is a highly complex organ. The brain tracks and regulates the actions and reactions of the body. The brain receives sensory information on an ongoing basis, and analyzes the data quickly and then responds, controlling body actions and functions.How the brain works and what affects our thought habits is a subject that is still being studied by scientists and medical professionals. Still, there is no question that the human ...