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En 1938, peu de temps après la parution de son best-seller Réfléchissez et devenez riche, Napoléon Hill révèle comment il a réussi à décrypter le code du Diable, le forçant à lui livrer tous ses précieux secrets. Le manuscrit qui fut le résultat de cette rencontre allégorique, trop controversé pour l’époque, est resté caché aux yeux du monde durant plus de soixante-dix ans. Grâce à son don légendaire pour révéler le potentiel des hommes, Napoléon Hill creuse en profondeur pour identifier quels sont les plus grands obstacles que nous devons affronter dans l’accomplissement de nos buts personnels.

Our lives are shaped by contradictions. Competing voices tell us who to be, what to want, and how to live. The result? A fragmented moral imagination. We're handed a thousand broken messages and left to cobble together something resembling a life. But instead of clarity, we get exhaustion...

Marcus Aurelius ruled the Roman Empire from AD 161-180. He wrote the 12 books of the Meditations as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is possible that large portions of the work were written at Sirmium, where he spent much time planning military campaigns from 170 to 180. Some of it was written while he was positioned at Aquincum on campaign in Pannonia, because internal notes tell us that the first book was written when he was campaigning against the Quadi on the river Granova and the second book was written at Carnuntum.

If you want to be emotionally resilient and lead a peaceful and fulfilling life, then continue reading. The Stoic Way of Life offers a thorough insight into the most realistic and practical philosophy of ancient times - Stoicism. Did you have a wish to finally live the best life as you have always wanted, get yourself acquainted with the secrets of happiness and serenity?

How do we engage in public debate with those who do not share our faith commitments? And how do we reason effectively about ethical and political issues that are not directly addressed by Scripture? Written at a level that all Christians can understand, Recovering Natural Law draws from the...

The Art of Worldly Wisdom was written in 1647. It is a collection of 300 maxims on various topics, each elaborated with a commentary. The sayings offer advice and guidance on how to live well, advance socially, and be a better person.

In fifth edition of The Fundamentals of Ethics, author Russ Shafer-Landau employs a uniquely engaging writing style to introduce students to the essential ideas of moral philosophy. Offering more comprehensive coverage of the good life, normative ethics, and metaethics than any other text of its kind, this book also addresses issues that are often omitted from other texts, such as the doctrine of doing and allowing, the doctrine of double effect, ethical particularism, the desire-satisfaction theory of well-being, moral error theory, and Ross' theory of prima facie duties.  

If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones! He's both a mild-mannered archaeology professor and an intrepid adventurer traversing the globe in search of lost artifacts. Whether seeking the Ark of the Covenant in Egypt, the Sankara Stones in India, the Holy Grail in Turkey, or a mysterious crystal skull in Peru, Indy's adventures never fail to delight audiences. Indiana Jones and Philosophy takes you on a whirlwind journey to investigate some of the most enduring questions about the human condition.

A vivid new translation in which the Stoic philosopher argues that virtue is the only path to contentment Why are so many people unhappy when happiness can be attained by anyone who simply lives virtuously? That question prompted Seneca, the great Stoic philosopher of the early Roman Empire, to...

As chief advisor to the emperor Nero, Lucius Annaeus Seneca was most influential in ancient Rome as a power behind the throne. His lasting fame derives from his writings on Stoic ideology, in which philosophy is a practical form of self-improvement rather than a matter of argument or wordplay. Seneca's letters to a young friend advise action rather than reflection, addressing the issues that confront every generation: how to achieve a good life; how to avoid corruption and self-indulgence; and how to live without fear of death.

Brought to you by Penguin. Learn how to survive life's hardships and enjoy its pleasures with the modern stoic mindset. In this enlightening book, philosopher Massimo Pigliucci offers a thoughtful and modern reinterpretation of Epictetus' 53 lessons for living a good life. Drawing on the ancient...

Brought to you by Penguin. For generations, the history of the British empire was written by its victors. British historians' accounts of conquest guided the consolidation of imperial rule in India, the Middle East, Africa and the Caribbean. Their narratives of the development of imperial...

Charles Handy is one of the giants of contemporary thought. His books on management - including Understanding Organizations and Gods of Management - have changed the way we view business. His work on broader issues and trends - such as Beyond Certainty and The Second Curve - has changed the way we view society. In his new book, Handy builds on a life's work to glimpse into the future and see what challenges and opportunities the next generation faces.

Explore Nietzsche's Masterpiece of Philosophy — Now in Audiobook Form. Beyond Good and Evil by Friedrich Nietzsche is a groundbreaking exploration of morality, truth, and the nature of human existence. In this audiobook edition, Nietzsche's powerful ideas come to life through engaging narration, allowing listeners to experience one of philosophy's most influential works in an accessible and immersive way.

Blunt, shocking, and sometimes profane, this exciting audiobook blasts self-help and feel-good remedies to expose the lies with which we imprison ourselves. It talks straight, hard, and true to the heart of the human condition, pulling no punches. It gives us simple yet revolutionary tools to break out of our minds and into a direct and immediate perception of exactly where we are - then shows us how we can together create a world that works for everyone.

An intimate, insightful, at times even humorous exploration of why the thought of death is so compulsive for some while demonstrating that there’s always another solution—from the acclaimed writer and professor of philosophy, based on his viral essay, “I’m Still Here.” “If you’re...

Moral philosopher Susan Neiman makes the argument for naming and confronting evil as essential to preserving democracy in an age of demagogues. Call It Evil is a bold reckoning with one of the most fraught words in our moral vocabulary. Philosopher Susan Neiman argues that "evil" is not a relic...

A practical, research-based guide for maximizing the most overlooked driver of lasting success and fulfillment: our values. What if one simple shift could make you feel as satisfied as getting an $84,000 raise? Research shows that understanding your core values—and living by them—can deliver...

Bloomsbury presents The Good Book by A. C. Grayling, read by Gordon Griffin Drawing on the wisdom of 2,500 years of contemplative non-religious writing on all that it means to be human - from the origins of the universe to small matters of courtesy and kindness in everyday life - A. C. Grayling...

Bloomsbury presents Empty Cages by Tom Regan, read by Jennifer Pickens. Described by Jeffrey Masson as "the single best introduction to animal rights ever written," this new book by Tom Regan will structure the animal rights debate for generations to come. In a style at once simple and elegant...