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One of the most famous Transcendentalists, and possibly its most ardent practitioner, and possibly its most ardent practitioner, was Henry David Thoreau. Thoreau took the values of the movement to heart and was particularly interested in the interconnection between man and nature, writing in Walden, "Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind."

Eddie Nelson is a professional poker player, testing his skills in Las Vegas at the World Series of Poker for the first time. Unfortunately, he's on the worst run of his life and can't afford his buy-in to the Main Event. Then he meets a shadowy figure called Raphael who offers to back him for a fifty-fifty split of any winnings. But if he loses, he has to play in a private tournament of Raphael's choosing...

This program includes archival recordings of Ernest Hemingway Hemingway's deeply reflective account of his destructive Paris affair and how it affected the legendary life he rebuilt after, as told to his best friend, the writer A.E. Hotchner. In June of 1961, A.E. Hotchner visited an old friend...

In grief they find each other. Through loss they find love. They meet in a hospital corridor. Libby is there for Ethan, her mentor, her best friend, her husband. He's dying, and she's struggling to survive. Nick is there for Katharine, his reason for living, the love of his life, his wife. She's dying, and he holds on all the tighter as she slips away from him.

John Galt, the fictional character from Ayn Rand's best-selling novel Atlas Shrugged has come to embody the individualist capitalist who acts in his own enlightened self interest, and in doing so lifts the world around him. Now, in I Am John Galt (2011), inspiring stories are gathered with the keen insight and analysis of well-known market commentator Donald Luskin and business writer Andrew Greta.

From the edge of Hollywood’s spotlight into the locker rooms of America, If These Lips Could Talk gives you a producer’s unfettered access to big-named actors and athletes you have long known and admired. Be warned...some of these people are not who they appear to be!

How the principles of biological innovation can help us overcome creative challenges in art, business, and science In Life Finds a Way, biologist Andreas Wagner reveals the deep symmetry between innovation in biological evolution and human cultural creativity. Rarely is either a linear climb to...

Joe is a hard-working salesman. He rises early, makes his calls, schedules meetings, and consistently puts in over 60 hours a week. Yet Joe has hit a roadblock. Despite his best efforts to succeed, he finds himself perpetually in the middle of the pack. He is going nowhere fast. Then Joe met Brad. Brad, a seasoned salesman for over forty years, has found the ultimate roadmap to become the consummate salesman.

From Philip Caputo--the author of A Rumor of War, The Longest Road, and Some Rise By Sin--comes a captivating mosaic of stories set in a small town where no act is private and the past is never really past. Hunter’s Moon is set in Michigan’s wild, starkly beautiful Upper Peninsula, where a...

Lucas Cook is tired of being the third wheel. He's never even been kissed. Enter Vicky, his new best friend, armed with his late mother's bestselling love guide and a wild idea: transform Lucas into a dating success story. When he finally catches the eye of his long-time crush, Grayson Murray, his world turns upside down. Soon Lucas must decide how much he is willing to change for love and whether he's losing himself-or discovering what he truly wants.

Saints Codependent is the first in a trilogy. Pure fiction, yet influenced by real-life stories, it offers fast-paced action and suspense. Follow the journey of three women, struggling to find their own identities. Wanting to "do the Christian thing" yet habitually leaving themselves out of their circle of care.

Lyle Whittaker has spent years trying to bury his past, but some ghosts never stay quiet. Once a notorious member of the Dunlap Gang, he’s now a bounty hunter chasing down the most dangerous outlaws in the West. When he’s called to track Randy Greyson, leader of the ruthless Greyson Gang, the hunt leads him back to Nester County—a place filled with painful memories and unfinished business.

In the memories of history, the echo of the Fae's departure still lingers, and their descendants remain ever-watchful for the return of the Seers and Guardians. Victoria, unsuspecting and yet undaunted, is thrust into her greatest trial—a prophecy that will challenge her in ways she could never have imagined. Her destiny, intertwined with a Fae Prince who yearns to explore a world far removed from his own, unfurls before her. The Prince's life takes an unexpected turn as he becomes a captive in a realm he longed to understand.

In an age when myths and legends are dismissed as mere fairy tales, a young woman named Cora finds herself thrust into a realm where ancient lore and prophecies come to life. Her own existence is imperiled, but a deeper destiny awaits her. Born from the depths of the sea, a young man shrouded in mystery and legend emerges, a guardian of a realm concealed beneath the waves, tethered to Cora by a powerful artifact—the Ring of Mer. Their fates are intertwined, and their connection is vital to the fulfillment of an age-old prophecy.

Maxine Lewis is about to discover a realm she never fathomed existed, but what awaits her is far beyond her wildest imaginings. Unbeknownst to her, she's about to become a pawn in a perilous game of survival, where her wits are her only defense. Nate Jackson, a formidable leader of a werewolf pack, faces a dire situation. His kind is on the brink of extinction, with a relentless enemy systematically erasing his pack members. As the pack's alpha, it falls upon him to unravel the sinister mystery behind these killings.

Joel Peterson, an adjunct professor at Stanford Business School and a former JetBlue Airways chairman, achieved success in the business world by applying the concept of intentionality.