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  • The Silent Patient

    The record-breaking, multimillion copy Sunday Times bestselling thriller and TikTok sensation

    by Alex Michaelides ...
    - THE RECORD-BREAKING, MULTIMILLION COPY GLOBAL BESTSELLER AND TIKTOK SENSATION -Discover the #1 New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling thriller with a jaw-dropping twist that everyone is talking about - as seen on TikTok. Soon to be a major film.Alicia Berenson lived a seemingly perfect life until one day six years ago.When she shot her husband in the head five times.Since th... ... Read more

    R219,41

  • The Maidens

    The Dark Academia Thriller from the author of TikTok sensation The Silent Patient

    by Alex Michaelides ...
    We all keep secrets. Even from ourselves.'A thrilling, heart-in-throat ride' STEPHEN FRY'An absolute jaw-dropper' LUCY FOLEY'Elegant, sinister, stylish' CHRIS WHITAKER'Grips from start to finish' HARRIET TYCE* * * * *YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE MAIDENS.The Maidens are Cambridge University's most exclusive society, whos... ... Read more

    R219,41

  • Meditations

    by Marcus Aurelius ...
    Meditations (Ta eis heauton, literally "thoughts/writings addressed to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor 161–180 CE, setting forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy. ... Read more

    R50,27 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Discipline Is Destiny

    Timeless Stoic values from the multimillion-selling author of THE DAILY STOIC

    by Ryan Holiday ...
    Cultivate willpower, self-respect and focus in an age of distraction: book 2 in the New York Times**-bestselling Stoic Virtues series**'Ryan Holiday is among the most psychologically wise writers I know' ANGELA DUCKWORTH, bestselling author of GritTo master anything, we must first master ourselves: our emotions, thoughts and actions. Without self-discipline, we risk not on... ... Read more

    R192,73

  • Meditations

    by Marcus Aurelius ...
    Translated by Martin Hammond ...
    'Their icy blasts are refreshing and restorative. They tell you the worst. And having heard the worst, you feel less bad' Blake MorrisonWritten in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to ... Read more

    R165,59

  • Practical Stoicism: Your Action Guide On How To Implement The Stoic Philosophy Into Your Own Life

    by David Dillinger ...
    Would you like to learn how to slow down and savor the deeper meaning of life?Do you want to focus on developing personal virtues that will help you become a better person?Are you looking for a practical guide on how to apply Stoicism to your day-to-day life?If your answer is yes, then keep reading because you're about to find what you're looking for.Time is the one thing we all could use more of, ... Read more

    Free

  • Letters from a Stoic

    Epistulae Morales Ad Lucilium

    by Seneca ...
    Translated by Robin Campbell ...
    Illuminating writings by Stoicism's most eloquent advocate, now with a new introduction'It is philosophy that has the duty of protecting us... without it no one can lead a life free of fear or worry'For several years of his turbulent life, in which he was dogged by ill health, exile and danger, Seneca was the guiding hand of the Roman Empire. This selection of Seneca's letters shows him upholding ... Read more

    R183,99

  • Bhagavad-gita As It Is

    by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada ...
    The largest-selling edition of the Gita in the Western world, Bhagavad-gita As It Is is more than a book. It is alive with knowledge and devotion; thus it has the power to change your life for the better.  Bhagavad-gita is knowledge of five basic truths and the relationship of each truth to the other: These five truths are Krishna, or God, the individual soul, the material world, action in this ... Read more

    R113,39

  • The Pleasure Principle

    Epicureanism: A Philosophy for Modern Living

    by Catherine Wilson ...
    In our troubled world, looking back to ancient wisdom can shed light on fresh solutions.For years, many of us have upheld the Stoic belief in ‘no pain, no gain.’ But when the pace of modern life and the demands of jobs and family overwhelm us, punishing exercise regimes, productivity apps and early morning starts may not be the best solution.According to the pleasure-centric philosophy of ... Read more

    R238,38

  • Right Thing, Right Now

    Timeless Stoic values from the multimillion-selling author of THE DAILY STOIC

    by Ryan Holiday ...
    THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERHarness the life-changing power of integrity in an era of dishonesty: book 3 in the New York Times**-bestselling Stoic Virtues series****'**Right Thing, Right Now is a message all of us need to hear' ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGERWe know justice when we see it: moral character, admirable action, dece... ... Read more

    R192,73

  • On the Shortness of Life

    by Seneca ...
    Series series Penguin Great Ideas
    Timeless advice on the art of living well, from the celebrated Penguin Great Ideas seriesThe writings of the ancient Roman philosopher Seneca offer powerful insights into stoicism, morality and the importance of reason, and continue to provide profound guidance to many through their eloquence, lucidity and wisdom.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way ... Read more

    R97,28

  • The Practicing Stoic

    A Philosophical User's Manual

    by Ward Farnsworth ...
    “Farnsworth beautifully integrates his own observations with scores of quotations from Epictetus, Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Montaigne and others. This isn’t just a book to read—it’s a book to return to, a book that will provide perspective and consolation at times of heartbreak or calamity.”—The Washington PostSee more clearly, live more wisely, and bear the burdens of this life with greater ease ... Read more

    R250,80

  • The Fourfold Remedy

    Epicurus and the Art of Happiness

    by John Sellars ...
    What do we really need in order to live a happy life? An Epicurean antidote to anxietyOver two thousand years ago the Greek philosopher Epicurus offered a seemingly simple answer: all we really want is pleasure.Today we tend to associate the word 'Epicurean' with the enjoyment of fine food and wine and decadent self-indulgence. But, as philosopher John Sellars shows, these things are a world away ... Read more

    R147,19

  • Stoic Six Pack 5 – The Cynics

    by Diogenes Laërtius, John MacCunn, Publius Syrus ...
    "I would rather go mad than feel pleasure."- Antisthenes.For Cynics the secret to happiness was living a life of virtue in harmony with Nature with only the bare essentials necessary for survival. They rejected materialism and were free of belongings. Many were homeless and proud of it. The Cynics emphasized the value of self-sufficiency, or autarkeia. They ate one (vegetarian) meal a day and made ... Read more

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  • The Mighty Dead

    Why Homer Matters

    by Adam Nicolson ...
    Longlisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-Fiction (now the Bailie Gifford)‘A thrilling and complex book, enlarges our view of Homer … There’s something that hits the mark on every page’ Claire Tomalin, Books of the Year, New StatesmanLonglisted for the 2014 Samuel Johnson Prize for Non-FictionIn this passionate and deeply personal book, Adam Nicolson sets out to explain why these great ... Read more

    R158,80

  • Plato: The Complete Works

    From Socratic dialogues to the Academy of Athens: foundations of Western philosophy and science.

    by Plato ...
    This carefully crafted ebook: "Plato: The Complete Works" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Plato (428/427 BC - 348/347 BC) was a philosopher in Classical Greece. He was also a mathematician, student of Socrates, writer of philosophical dialogues, and founder of the Academy in Athens, the first institution of higher learning in the Western world. Along ... Read more

    R39,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Socratic Method

    A Practitioner's Handbook

    by Ward Farnsworth ...
    **“Remarkable.”—Wall Street JournalA thinking person’s guide to a better life. Ward Farnsworth explains what the Socratic method is, how it works, and why it matters more than ever in our time. Easy to grasp yet challenging to master, the method will change the way you think about life’s big questions.**About 2,500 years ago, Plato wrote a set of dialogues that depict Socrates in conversation. The ... Read more

    R250,80

  • The Art of Living

    The Classical Mannual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness

    by Epictetus, Sharon Lebell ...
    A modern translation of the stoicism classic—a beginner-friendly companion for a living a more present, intentional, and virtuous life—one full of gratitude for who we are and who we have yet to become“Epictetus sounds like the Buddha, and Sharon Lebell’s voice makes him sound like the delightful man next door.” — Sylvia Boorstein, author of It's Easier Than You ThinkCelebrating 30 years of ... Read more

    R211,93 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Discourses, Fragments, Handbook

    by Epictetus, Christopher Gill ...
    Translated by Robin Hard ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    'About things that are within our power and those that are not.' Epictetus's Discourses have been the most widely read and influential of all writings of Stoic philosophy, from antiquity onwards. They set out the core ethical principles of Stoicism in a form designed to help people put them into practice and to use them as a basis for leading a good human life. Epictetus was a teacher, and a freed ... Read more

    R188,01

  • How to Think Like a Roman Emperor

    The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius

    by Donald J. Robertson ...
    "This book is a wonderful introduction to one of history's greatest figures: Marcus Aurelius. His life and this book are a clear guide for those facing adversity, seeking tranquility and pursuing excellence." —Ryan Holiday, bestselling author of The Obstacle is the Way and The Daily StoicThe life-changing principles of Stoicism taught through the story of its most famous proponent.Roman emperor ... Read more

    R196,29

  • Money, Power, Sex

    The cynical Philosopher's View

    by Dr Jay Polmar ...
    A research project into the three Biggies of Life:  Money, Power, and Sex.  Philosophical, hysterically-funny, and enlightening.  Electronic book includes no extras.  Printed book of lecture includes a Green Jelly Bellies for Money, an energized crystal from a 1989 energy session with Dr. Polmar - for Power, and a name brand condom for sex. "He had us holding our sides, and rolling on the floor" ... Read more

    R33,46

  • 4 VEDAS

    by Ralph T.H. Griffith ...
    The Vedas are a large body of texts originating in ancient India. Composed in Vedic Sanskrit, the texts constitute the oldest layer of Sanskrit literature and the oldest scriptures of Hinduism. 4 VEDAS: The Rigveda The Yajurveda The Samaveda The Atharvaveda ... Read more

    R49,83

  • Kant's Three Critiques

    Enriched edition. The Critique of Pure Reason, The Critique of Practical Reason & The Critique of Judgment

    by Immanuel Kant, Grant McNeil ...
    Translated by J. M. D. Meiklejohn, T. K. Abbot, J. H. Bernard ...
    Immanuel Kant's 'Kant's Three Critiques' delves into the philosophical ideas and criticisms presented in his groundbreaking works: 'Critique of Pure Reason,' 'Critique of Practical Reason,' and 'Critique of Judgment.' Kant's examination of subjects such as metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics are expounded upon in a clear and rational manner, making his complex ideas accessible to readers ... Read more

    Was R39,00 Now R19,00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Classical Philosophy

    A history of philosophy without any gaps, Volume 1

    by Peter Adamson ...
    Series series a History of Philosophy
    Classical Philosophy is the first of a series of books in which Peter Adamson aims ultimately to present a complete history of philosophy, more thoroughly but also more enjoyably than ever before. In short, lively chapters, based on the popular History of Philosophy podcast, he offers an accessible, humorous, and detailed look at the emergence of philosophy with the Presocratics, the probing ... Read more

    R235,16