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Civilization and Its Discontents is a book by Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis. It was written in 1929 and explores what Freud sees as the important clash between the desire for individuality and the expectations of society. The book is considered one of Freud's most important and widely read works, and one of the most influential and studied books in the field of modern psychology. This book has been carefully adapted in to modern English to allow for easy listening. Enjoy!

Discover the story of young James Baldwin in this ode to the legendary writer and the power of the written word—with exquisite prose from acclaimed poet Quartez Harris. The first time Jimmy read a book the words clung to him like glitter... Before James Baldwin was a celebrated novelist...

The Prince is a 16th-century political treatise by the Italian diplomat and political theorist Niccolò Machiavelli. The Prince is sometimes claimed to be one of the first works of modern philosophy, especially modern political philosophy, in which the effective truth is taken to be more important than any abstract ideal. It was also in direct conflict with the dominant Catholic and scholastic doctrines of the time concerning politics and ethics.

Self Reliance is an essay written in 1841 by Ralph Waldo Emerson. It contains the most thorough statement of one of Emerson's recurrent themes: the need for each individual to avoid conformity and false consistency, and follow his own instincts and ideas. This essay is an analysis into the nature of the aboriginal self on which a universal reliance may be grounded. He stresses that anyone is capable of achieving happiness simply if they change their mindset. Emerson focuses on seemingly insignificant details explaining how life is "learning and forgetting and learning again".

Twelve-year-old Gili firmly believes in miracles. Since the day her father was miraculously healed by the prophet Elisha, her faith in God has sustained her through the hardships of life in Israel. But when her town is invaded and she is captured as a slave for Naaman, a powerful Syrian military commander, can her faith endure?

Incredible Science Fiction collates a collection of some of the very best science fiction stories published in the ‘50s in one volume. All these stories (with the exception of "The Goldfish") are now in the public domain and were original published in Worlds of IF Science Fiction magazine. This is a lovingly curated collection of some of the very best stories published in the ’50s. This collection includes the Hugo Award-nominated “Rat in the Skull” by Rog Phillips. It also includes an original story by the curator and editor of this collection: Andrew Gibson.

The 11th Hour Audio Anthology is a collection of 11 macabre tales created by masters of modern audio drama to haunt and terrify you.

This book is about a Black man's experience of reading Mark Twain's classic Adventures of Huckleberry Finn for the first time while in graduate school. The story captures the author's emotional struggle with Twain's use of the racial epithet more than 200 times in the text. This is a courageous memoir that wrestles with the historic stain of racism and the ongoing impact of racist language in postmodern society. The book is about Harris' flashbacks, conversations, and dilemmas spawned by use of the epithet in a classroom setting where the author was the only Black person.

Tracer Rounds is the concluding volume in this trilogy. With the volume of questions and requests prompted by Tally-Ho Green and Ricochet Red we endeavor to fill-in some of the blanks, share a few more combat stories, provide some unfiltered comments from the few remaining warriors, and peek-behind-the-green-curtain regarding the silent scream...the war inside of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). There are not many books which vividly detail the affects of the Vietnam War on the innocent youth who were thrust into a nasty and unpopular war. Upon their return home they were shoved off ...

Why did we form Kingdom Business Mentors? As many Christians have been erroneously taught that wealth is something evil and not meant for the children of God, we align with biblical scripture that we were born to rule, reign, and prosper. We believe that abundance is the ONLY way to be sustainably generous, so we, the Body of Christ, can be the catalyst to help heal our hurting and dying world. We believe that God has opened the business platform as the extension of the Church for a great harvest in the last days, increasing the Kingdom of God, day by day.

Edited by Ron Fortier & Van Allen Plexico. Here are seven new tales of Puritan swordsman Gideon Cain the Demon Hunter by Scott Harris, Brian Zavitz, I. A. Watson, K. G. McAbee, James Palmer, David Wright, and Van Allen Plexico. In the tradition of Robert E. Howard's "Solomon Kane", here is swashbuckling action at its finest.

A murder mystery book set in London during the early 20th century. In the heart of early 20th-century London, amidst advancing medical science and shadowy criminal underworlds, *Murder in the Fall* unravels a gripping tale of intrigue, bravery, and relentless pursuit of truth. Dr. Bryan Gray, an aspiring researcher and dedicated house surgeon, finds himself thrust into a world of danger and conspiracy as he navigates the cobbled streets and dark alleys of London, seeking justice and love. Dr. Bryan Gray’s plans to resign from St. Timothy's Hospital for a promising research opportunity are...

A poor porter stops to take a rest on the bench outside the gate of a rich merchant's house, where he complains to Allah about the injustice of a world which allows the rich to live in ease while he must work hard and yet remain poor. The owner of the house hears about this and requests to speak to the porter, finding that they are both named Sinbad. The rich Sinbad tells the poor Sinbad that he became wealthy "by fortune and fate" during seven wondrous voyages, which he then proceeds to tell.

A murder mystery book set in France and England during the late 19th century. In the enthralling pages of "Murder of a Servant Girl," follow the gripping tale of Harlow and his fortuitous meeting with Baron Le Sage in Paris, which ultimately sets the stage for a complex and riveting murder investigation. While awaiting the arrival of his friend Hugo Buford in Paris, Harlow is inadvertently drawn into a labyrinthine murder mystery when he encounters Baron Le Sage. A series of seemingly coincidental events—including a peculiar accident involving a hat-sketcher named Jean Ridgway—propels ...

A selection of ghost stories which make your blood run cold.

A murder mystery book set in France and England during the early 1920s. In "Bordeaux Pines," Albert Carlson, a junior partner in a London-based wine merchant firm, embarks on a routine tour of wine exporters in France. His journey through the picturesque yet desolate landscapes of the early 1920s takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a mysterious motor lorry and an enigmatic girl named Madeleine Coburn near a secluded sawmill. This seemingly uneventful business trip soon spirals into a riveting tale of intrigue, deception, and smuggling. Carlson's inquiring nature leads him to notice ...

Many people believe that the New World Order is rapidly closing in on our personal liberties. Even our identities are being stolen. ID Cards are being forced upon the British and press freedom is a thing of the past as journalists are told what to say and what not to say.But there is a group of people who refuse to take this oppressive Big Brother State attitude lying down. They are speaking out for our freedom and they say it's time we all stood up to be counted.

Life has a way of grinding the wonder out of us. The Wonder Bros Pod is your permission slip to reclaim it — through storytelling, imagination, and the magic that made you fall in love with being alive in the first place.

In the world of Palatovia, a demon lord seeks an ancient artifact - the Book of Stars - in the city of Centuria to gain power over the entire planet. Through his dark arts, he now commands all of the demons and other vulgar beasts - including several members of the royal family now existing as demons. Ptolemy, age 10, counts himself in their number - but the demon lord doesn't yet know the demon who was once a boy possesses what he seeks.

Are you tired of the system you live in? Are you sick of being told how to live, what to eat, what to do and say and think? Should life really be like this? One man in England has taken a stand against the tide and cried out "No More!" His name is John James Harris and he has declared himself to be a Freeman of England using ancient laws of the land.