This volume of 31 poems was written as reflections on and considerations of traditional Stoicism. Topics range from morality, community and the cosmos to vexation, vicissitudes and death. The spirit of this book is that of reference and encouragement - whether read as one poem each day or all in one sitting, its goal is to show one’s life as a part of a larger whole which extends beyond humanity, to inspire progress instead of perfection, and to embolden the reader to improve their moral … [Read more...] about The Way, Vol. I – Practical Poetry Inspired by Stoicism by Gunther Hammel
Interview with Author – Alexis karpouzos
About Alexis karpouzos: Alexis karpouzos was born in Athens on April 9, 1967, after attending philosophy and social studies courses at the Athens School of Philosophy and political science courses at the Athens Law School, he continued his studies in psychoanalysis and the psychology of learning. During his studies in Greece he has actively involved in the social, ecologic and occupancy movements. The originality of Alexis Karpouzos thought is that it crosses the most diverse fields, the most … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Alexis karpouzos
Memory Road Trip by Krista Marson
A collection of travel stories ranging from the sublime to the surreal as recounted by a former travel agent who saw the world on the cheap. The journey down memory road is an excursion into the past that takes armchair explorers on an odyssey of life, love, and loneliness. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFPeppHGS-E … [Read more...] about Memory Road Trip by Krista Marson
Interview with Author – Thomas Kast
About Thomas Kast: I’m an award-winning independent photojournalist and illustrator living in Zurich, Switzerland, and have published several photography art books. I’ve spent a big part of his life in Israel, where I taught photography and illustration at the Shenkar College of Engineering and Design and other Israeli colleges. My debut novel, The Great Convergence, is an absurdist-philosophical science fiction piece. It evokes many of my real-life experiences fused with unhinged fantasies. … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Thomas Kast
Interview with Author – krista marson
About krista marson: Hello, my name is Krista, and I was a travel agent back in the day when there was such a thing. The '90s were good to me and I got to bounce around the globe on the last bit of coattails that was once the booming travel agent industry. I am currently in the process of writing out my travel tales. What inspires you to write? I've traveled extensively and have many unique experiences to share. Everyone has always told me that I needed to write my travel stories … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – krista marson
Interview with Author – Rituparna Ray Chaudhuri
About Rituparna Ray Chaudhuri: I was born and brought up in South Calcutta (India), and my growing up years was very much influenced by Literature and History studies. I studied in Gokhale Memorial Girls’ School and Presidency College, Calcutta. Websites recognized my name internationally on Academic Research as Google Scholar, White Academia Logo with a book published from Partridge International, USA, named Realization (Documents Based on Self-Scholarly Effects with Google Scholar Citations … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Rituparna Ray Chaudhuri
Interview with Author – Ethan Ruedlinger
About Ethan Ruedlinger: Ethan Ruedlinger is a US Army veteran, Shito-Ryu Kyokushin Karate black belt, and entrepreneur who possesses a deep fascination with all things history. Since his parents took him across the country visiting historical sites and museums during his childhood, he has a profound love for America and American history. What inspires you to write? My goal in my writing is to share my story, and my reader’s reception of my story and appreciation of my work is what inspires … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Ethan Ruedlinger
Interview with Author – Alexander Schlafmann
About Alexander Schlafmann: Hi, it's hard to include all important Information here, so I just mention some important points. Everything else is in my books and on my homepage and something on author central on Amazon. My Facebook has also some important Information about me. Here we go: So, I have written 11 books so far. For more I had no time yet, but I planned a lot of them! I write them myself in Russian and then I translate them myself in English. It means I've written 22 … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Alexander Schlafmann
Interview with Author – Richard Bell
About Richard Bell: Born in Chicago, started writing at the tender age of 49 when my wife had cancer and I needed a way to beat depression. As they say, laughter is good medicine. Currently in Wisconsin living as an eccentric recluse. What inspires you to write? I write to make myself laugh, and that requires some imagination and intelligence. I also hope my humor can help others deal with difficult situations in their lives as I had to do. Tell us about your writing process. I used to … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Richard Bell
Crooked by Chris Foster
This book is about life. To describe life with a single metaphor would be like putting the universe into a single equation. It is not all that feasible. With how complex it is, everyone's always trying to figure everything out, their minds kicking up dust as they run and run. But when they sit and breathe, the dust settles, and they see what was right in front of them all along. The chapters explain this meditation perspective and some of its applications. Picture this: if you're living in the … [Read more...] about Crooked by Chris Foster
Sorry and Morticum by Charles Stoll
Welcome to Daytona, 3022. Much has changed. After mankind had made peace between the nations, there still followed the Robotic Wars, the Insect Wars and the Climate Wars. Many of the world’s formally hidden creatures have risen to the surface. The rivers and oceans have dried up and a conscious fog covers the planet. Sorry has a plan to restore the world, but to do so, must cooperate with mutants, ocean sprites, Seafog, Freemonkeys and Mutmuts. They’ve arrived from the future to show us how … [Read more...] about Sorry and Morticum by Charles Stoll
Summary & Analysis of Factfulness by ZIP Reads
Summary & Analysis of Factfulness by ZIP Reads Hans Rosling challenges everything you thought you knew about the world in his groundbreaking book, Factfulness. Think you know what percent of the world is vaccinated? Or many people have access to electricity? Rosling proves that whatever you think, you're most likely wrong. Learn how to fight your own personal bias and get a more realistic perspective on the world with Factfulness: Ten Reasons We’re Wrong about the World — and Why Things … [Read more...] about Summary & Analysis of Factfulness by ZIP Reads
