An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding is a book by David Hume, a philosopher from the 18th century. Hume is known for being an empiricist philosopher, meaning he believed that sensory experiences and solid evidence are all that matters when it comes to knowledge. Empiricism posits that rationalism and empirical evidence are required to truly be able to “know” anything, that no knowledge is inherent to humans and every person is a blank slate until they gain experiences.

While Machiavelli worked and played an active role in shifting the ruling powers in Europe, he developed a political philosophy based on the belief that the unity of the state is above all else. Because Machiavelli lived in such tumultuous times, he placed a lot of value on acting to unite the state. By “the state,” he means any organization of power.In The Prince, it is asserted that a good ruler is one that works for the benefit of the state at all times, even when this ...

A toe-curling, breath-holding, binge-worthy romantic suspense collection.Meridian File. She wants uncomplicated fame. He wants an uncomplicated assignment. A celebrity stalker derails both their plans.Masters File. She’s running from the mob. He’s running from his past. Sparks and bullets fly in this romantic suspense adventure.McMillan File. She's investigating a murder. He's trying not to become t...

Discover How to Master Your Inner Self: This Includes 2 Manuscripts in 1 at a Special Price - Breaking Overthinking & Master Your EmotionsWe oftentimes look towards the outside world to find the roots of our problems. However, most of the times we should be looking inwards. Our mind and our emotions determine our state of being. If those aspects are left unchecked we can get easily overwhelmed and are left feeling unfulfilled every...

An essential read for every True Crime enthusiast – the harrowing love stories of killer couples who painted America red with murders.In Murder Bond, you will discover:● 8 spine-chilling stories of killer couples and their bizarre streak of murders within the United States – from witch killers to lethal lovers● Fatal attraction – discover the dynamics of a serial killer couple, bonded with love, and their twisted motivation...

Do you want to discover how to guide people in the right direction by recognising their emotions?Do you wonder why some people are progressing faster in their career than you, even when they seem less smart?Do you want to learn how to manage people more effectively, so you can cut your workweek from 60 hours to 40 hours or less?Then keep reading…A recent study in Career Builder shows that 71% of the hiring...

“Out of the dark we came, into the dark we go. Like a storm-driven bird at night we fly out of the Nowhere; for a moment our wings are seen in the light of the fire, and, lo! we are gone again into the Nowhere."An instant best-seller when it was released in 1885, King Solomon’s Mines is regarded as one of the earliest works of “lost world” fiction in which explorers discover an unknown world full of adventure and mystery.In King Solomon’s Mine, adventurer Allan Quatermain s...

´As time goes on and technology gets more and more advanced, EQ (emotional intelligence) will become far more important than IQ – excited to be living at the dawn of this era and to watch it unfold!´- Quote from Gary Vaynerchuck, Chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia, 5’time NYT Bestselling author and Internet Celebrity.Keep reading to discover what a higher EQ can mean for youThe way you understand your own and other peo...

Enjoy the adventures of Lemuel Gulliver in Jonathan Swift’s blend of fantasy, action, and satire in Gulliver’s Travels.Gulliver’s Travels takes readers on an adventure to fictional and real place in the world, with fantastical elements such as a society of tiny people, flying cities, and the ghosts of ancient world leaders. Gulliver’s adventure takes him all over, and each location is uniquely themed and satirizes themes from our real world. Swift uses satire to analyze and critiqu...

"“Whatever is my right as a man is also the right of another; and it becomes my duty to guarantee as well as to possess.”In 1789, the people of France decided to overtake the monarchy of their country in favor of a republic. The French Revolution played out like an echo of the American Revolution of the decade prior, with people rising against their governing bodies.Like the American Revolution, the French revolution had its dissidents and supporters. Thomas Paine was one s...

“We ought not to be weary of doing little things for the love of God, who regards not the greatness of the work, but the love with which it is performed.”The Practice and Presence of God is a collection of writings and teachings from Brother Lawrence. Brother Lawrence – originally named Nicolas Herman – was a friar in France who worked in the 1600s.Brother Lawrence’s teachings focused on encouraging his students to seek out the presence of God in the everyday. Through livin...

Learn from the best military strategists of history how best to fight your battles in Strategy Masters. This collection includes three major military and political strategy texts: The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli, The Art of War by Sun Tzu, and The Gallic Wars by Julius Caesar. These three books, though written specifically about military and political strategies, are frequently cited by modern business strategists as insightful looks at human nature and philosophy.The Prince – Th...