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Stoicism teaches us that true contentment and inner peace come from within, regardless of external circumstances. By embracing the principles of resilience, virtue, and self-control, we can navigate life's challenges with grace and equanimity. The quotes and reflections in this book have aimed to provide you with daily reminders of these powerful truths, helping you cultivate a mindset of calm and strength.

There are, approximately, eight billion people on Earth. Some belong someplace else.

Childhood piano lessons are more than just learning to play an instrument. They foster discipline, creativity, and problem-solving skills that benefit children in all areas of life. This book will show you how piano lessons can unlock your child's potential and set them up for success in music and beyond.

You find out your childhood friend might just be a serial killer. What would you do? Try to kill him? Or report him to the police that you know won't be able to contain him? Gabriel Connolly struggles with what’s right. Then, when he’s faced with pure evil, and realizes he has no choice, he tries to drown his soul-less friend in a river. But evil doesn't die. And that’s just the start of Gabriel's new nightmare. You can’t cheat death, that’s the catch. Even worse, Gabriel realizes he may have passed on supernatural gifts to a heartless killer.

If you’ve ever found yourself in a conversation thinking, “I have no idea what I’m talking about”—this book is your salvation. In The Bullsht Artist’s Handbook*, self-proclaimed overthinker and professional nonsense generator Dicholas Chad Pansy offers a brutally honest, wildly practical guide to dominating conversations, debates, meetings, and social events with zero actual knowledge. No degrees, facts, or preparation required—just the audacity to sound like you know what you’re doing.

Packed with toxic affirmations, unnecessary rants, and advice so bad it circles back to genius, Ruin Your Life Now is like a car crash you can’t stop watching—except the car is your life and you’re the one behind the wheel, blindfolded.

Are you tired of being emotionally stable? Do you wish you could turn every minor interaction into a full-blown existential crisis? Look no further than Maybe I'm the Problem? – the ultimate guide to professional self-gaslighting and strategic overthinking. From the brilliantly neurotic mind of Dicholas Chad Pansy comes a self-help book that will definitely not help you at all. Inside, you’ll learn essential skills like: Turning a simple "Hey" text into a three-day analysis of your entire life. Convincing yourself that your perfectly fine presentation was actually a career-ending disaster.

This is not a self-help book. This is a self-detachment book. If you’re ready to become an unshakable force of calm indifference, to stop letting life stress you out, and to fully embrace the Stoic art of not giving a single damn, this is the book for you.

ATTENTION, WALKING RED FLAG: Do you panic when someone texts, “I miss you”? Have you ghosted someone while still liking all their Instagram posts? Does the idea of an actual healthy relationship make you want to jump out of a moving vehicle? CONGRATULATIONS. YOU MAY BE ENTIRELY INCAPABLE OF LOVE. But don’t worry—this book is not here to fix you. Instead, it will celebrate your terrible dating habits with: A step-by-step guide to self-sabotaging any relationship before it gets serious. The “Should I Text Them Back?” flowchart (spoiler: you won’t).

From the chaotically overwhelmed mind of bestselling author Dicholas Chad Pansy comes the first-ever survival guide for empaths who have absolutely no idea how to stop absorbing other people’s problems like an unpaid emotional support sponge.

For generations, whispers of an ancient manuscript—the Codex Vitae—have lingered in the shadows, a book said to hold the key to knowledge beyond human understanding. But when young Samuel stumbles upon a long-buried secret on his family’s farm, he unknowingly reignites a centuries-old hunt for forbidden truths. Alongside his uncle Ulises, Samuel embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind his great-great-grandfather’s disappearance, a forgotten cave, and a book that was never meant to be found. But they are not the only ones searching.

The roots of the Agent J universe were established in the first book, The Shadows of Agent J in what seemed to be a confusing, clinking, clanking, clattering collection of caliginous vignettes (tiny storyettes). That anthology was in fact, a collection of puzzle pieces that will appear in future Agent J books . . . including this one. Ultimately, this will lead to an explanation of the stratospheric Holy Sequence and the Holy Darkness that is metastasizing, bringing chaos to mankind.

Agent J seems to be everywhere and at every point in time. And who really is Natasha? A series of seemingly unconnected clues, that are found in what appear to be disjointed cliff-hanger vignettes, lead you deeper in a world where science, religion, peculiarities, absurd humor, historical twists, and conundrums collide and blend into a strange porridge. This collection of short, noir detective-ish stories builds the foundation of the Agent J universe. As author JT Dwyer puts it, "You are holding in your hands what may be the most extraordinary and unorthodox book I have ever encountered."

"Mr. Perfectionist" is a compelling novel that explores the life of a man who has always strived to be the best in everything he does. From his academic pursuits to his professional career and personal relationships, he has always been driven by a need to excel and be perfect. As he faces his inner demons and struggles to find balance in his life, he discovers that perfection is not the key to happiness. Through his journey of self-discovery, he learns to embrace imperfection, accept his flaws, and live a more fulfilling life.

Imagine the satisfaction of nurturing a garden from seed to harvest. With the right guidance, that dream can become a reality. Introducing Gardening 101: The Complete Gardening Guide for Beginners, your ultimate guide, which offers essential gardening techniques and easy-to-follow instructions for starting and maintaining a thriving garden, even if you've never planted a seed before.

In the quiet town of Millersburg, where secrets lurk just beneath the surface, war veteran Mike Thompson battles not only the horrors of his past but forces far darker and more insidious. Haunted by the echoes of PTSD and shadowed by supernatural entities, Mike's grip on reality begins to unravel. His waking hours are filled with roses blooming from impossible places and whispered voices that may not be his own. The seductive and malevolent Lilith seeks to claim his soul with her invasive beauty, while the trickster Loki revels in chaos, blurring the line between friend and foe.

A story about a doctor helping people suffering from mysterious conditions overcome hopeless situations Dr. Zachary Tannous has a history of working with high-level athletes of all kinds, specializing in enhancing physical performance, treating sports traumas, with a focus in neurology, autoimmune disease, and conditions of severe chronic pain. As an ex-collegiate football and semi-professional rugby player, Dr. Tannous knows about traumatic injury and physical performance from a first-hand perspective.

In this powerful installment, Mike faces an adversary continuing a centuries-long family feud. At the same time, Christina discovers a startling link to an ancient dynasty and its enduring legacy. Amidst the glittering backdrop of Italy, their love is put to the ultimate test, challenged by secrets that stretch back generations and a dangerous game of cat and mouse with General Wu of the Chinese Ministry of State Security, who seeks to destroy everything they hold dear.

When enigmatic scientist Lyon Avidin walks into a world of supernatural murders and unearthly forces, he must confront not only the evil killer but also his newly found mate, the brilliant Dr. Alexandra King. A forgotten past entwines their destinies; they must race against time to thwart a ruthless foe who has utilized Lyon's groundbreaking nanobot technology for sinister ends.

FBI Agent Julia Spencer has faced countless dangers, but nothing prepares her for the night her brother, Evan, disappears without a trace. His apartment is untouched, his digital footprint erased, and those who knew him barely remember his name. As Julia digs deeper, she unravels a complex web of conspiracies pointing to a covert organization known only as The Vanishers—a group with the power to erase lives, memories, and even entire identities.