J. 's bookshelf: all en-US Sun, 20 Apr 2025 13:53:10 -0700 60 J. 's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Reality: A Synthesis of Thomistic Thought]]> 8906888 432 Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange 1453612661 J. 0 currently-reading 4.40 1950 Reality: A Synthesis of Thomistic Thought
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]]> <![CDATA[The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin: Explained for Dominican Sisters and Tertiaries]]> 55824533 290 Charles Callan 1684224977 J. 0 to-read 0.0 The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin: Explained for Dominican Sisters and Tertiaries
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]]> <![CDATA[The Grace of "Nothingness": Navigating the Spiritual Life with Blessed Columba Marmion]]> 60409965 184 Fr Cassian Koenemann 1621388107 J. 0 to-read 5.00 The Grace of "Nothingness": Navigating the Spiritual Life with Blessed Columba Marmion
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]]> <![CDATA[The Thomistic Response to the Nouvelle Théologie: Concerning the Truth of Dogma and the Nature of Theology]]> 75670855 The Thomistic Response to the Nouvelle Th�ologie: Concerning the Truth of Dogma and the Nature of Theology retrieves the most important and largely forgotten exchanges in the mid-20th-century debate surrounding ressourcement thinkers. It makes available new translations of works by the leading Thomists in the exchange: Dominican Fathers Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, Michel Labourdette, Marie-Joseph Nicolas, and Raymond Bruckberger. In addition to a lengthy historical and theological introduction, the volume contains sixteen articles, thirteen of which have never appeared in English. All the major critical responses of the Dominican Thomists to the nouvelle th�ologie are here presented chronologically according to the primary debates carried on, respectively, in the journals Revue Thomiste and Angelicum. A lengthy introduction describes the unfolding of the entire debate, article by article, and explains and references the ressourcement interventions.

Unfortunately, the history of this important debate is largely surrounded by polemics, half-truths, caricatures, and journalistic soundbites. In the articles gathered in this volume, along with the accompanying introduction, the Toulouse and Roman Dominicans speak in their own voice. The central theses that define the two sides of the debate are sympathetically set forth. However, the texts gathered here show the immense lengths to which the Thomists went to initiate an authentic and fraternal theological dialogue with the nouveaux th�ologiens. Frs. Labourdette and Nicolas repeatedly argued for the importance of ressourcement work: they applauded its historical efforts, and they were generally sympathetic and complementary (although always pointed and persistent in gently expressing their concerns). Even Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange--whose infamous intervention is remembered as being a theological "atomic bomb"--is revealed as being no more guilty of escalation than the Dominicans' interlocutors in their own responses to him and Fr. Labourdette.

This volume will greatly aid in the task of theological and historical reconstruction and will, undoubtedly, assist in a certain rapprochement between the two sides, as the essential texts, concerns, and theological arguments are made available in their entirety to professional and lay Anglophone readers.]]> 406 Raymond-Léopold Bruckberger 0813236630 J. 0 to-read 4.25 The Thomistic Response to the Nouvelle Théologie: Concerning the Truth of Dogma and the Nature of Theology
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]]> <![CDATA[REALITY-A Synthesis Of Thomistic Thought by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O. P Chapter One through Eleven]]> 11398648 ISBN PAPERBACK 978-1-257-11059-9 by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O. P.

WORKS KEVIN KNIGHT

"Nothing is more precisive (praecisivum) than the formal love of the Supreme Good, which is self-diffusive, is the principle of mercy, a principle higher than justice, since, as radiating goodness, it is the first expression of love."

St. Thomas Aquinas Feast Day January 28th
Prayer Dominican Missal

Inspirations and writings of St. Thomas Aquinas and Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange.

Reality and God's Will and Divine Providence.


St. Thomas Aquinas, Lent, Advent, Incarnation,Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange]]> 117 Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange 1257110594 J. 0 to-read 4.00 2011 REALITY-A Synthesis Of Thomistic Thought by Reginald Garrigou-Lagrange, O. P Chapter One through Eleven
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]]> <![CDATA[On Divine Revelation: The Teaching of the Catholic Faith Vol. Two]]> 61882241 869 Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange J. 0 to-read 3.00 On Divine Revelation: The Teaching of the Catholic Faith Vol. Two
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]]> <![CDATA[On Divine Revelation: The Teaching of the Catholic Faith]]> 61182004 1140 Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange J. 0 to-read 4.67 On Divine Revelation: The Teaching of the Catholic Faith
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]]> <![CDATA[The Order of Things: The Realism of the Principle of Finality]]> 56036036
In the first part, Fr. Garrigou-Lagrange sets forth the basics of the Aristotelian metaphysics of teleology, defending its place as a central point of metaphysics. After defending its per se nota character, he summarizes a number of main corollaries to the principle, primarily within the perspective established by traditional Thomistic accounts of metaphysics, doing so in a way that is pedagogically sensitive yet speculatively profound.

In the second half of The Order of Things, Garrigou-Lagrange gathers together a number of articles which he had written, each having some connection with themes concerning teleology. Thematically, the texts consider the finality and teleology of the human intellect and will, along with the way that the principle of finality sheds light on certain problems associated with the distinction between faith and reason. Finally, the text ends with an important essay on the principle of the mutual interdependence of causes, causae ad invicem sunt causae, sed in diverso genere.]]> 392 Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange 1949013723 J. 0 to-read 4.50 The Order of Things: The Realism of the Principle of Finality
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]]> <![CDATA[Philosophizing in Faith: Essays on the Beginning and End of Wisdom]]> 51485859 478 Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange 1950970507 J. 0 to-read 5.00 Philosophizing in Faith: Essays on the Beginning and End of Wisdom
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]]> <![CDATA[The Sense of Mystery: Clarity and Obscurity in the Intellectual Life]]> 36594148 346 Réginald Garrigou-Lagrange J. 0 to-read 4.86 1934 The Sense of Mystery: Clarity and Obscurity in the Intellectual Life
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]]> <![CDATA[Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma]]> 264465 Ready Winter 2009 Recognized as the greatest summary of Catholic dogma ever put between two covers. A one-volume encyclopedia of Catholic doctrines. Tells exactly what the Church teaches on any particular topic. Tells when the pronouncement was made and gives the sources from Scripture, Church Councils, Papal statements and the Fathers and Doctors of the Church. Essential for priests, seminarians, parents and teachers. Easily one of our most important books. 560 pgs, PB]]> 562 Ludwig Ott 0895550091 J. 5 theology, christianity 4.49 1952 Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma
author: Ludwig Ott
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average rating: 4.49
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As a child, no one in my catechism class ever told me there was more to learn—I wish I had discovered this book sooner. While it references Vatican II at times, most of its content is rooted in earlier Church councils. For those interested in the ongoing crisis in the Church and seeking a solid pre-Vatican II theological framework, this book is a valuable resource. That said, when Vatican II is cited, it’s wise to cross-reference with pre-conciliar sources. Overall, Church crisis aside, it's a rich and balanced read—dense yet concise, covering a great deal of ground effectively.
]]> <![CDATA[Treatise on the Spiritual Life]]> 12480392 43 St. Vincent Ferrer 1930278551 J. 4 christianity, theology 4.79 2006 Treatise on the Spiritual Life
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Another wonderful reading for lent and plenty to reflect on.
]]> <![CDATA[Devotion to the Sorrowful Mother]]> 28336095 82 1505107342 J. 5 christianity 4.63 1951 Devotion to the Sorrowful Mother
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A wonderful book to accompany readers during the Lenten Season
]]> Thinking, Fast and Slow 11468377 Thinking, Fast and Slow, Kahneman takes us on a groundbreaking tour of the mind and explains the two systems that drive the way we think. System 1 is fast, intuitive, and emotional; System 2 is slower, more deliberative, and more logical. Kahneman exposes the extraordinary capabilities—and also the faults and biases—of fast thinking, and reveals the pervasive influence of intuitive impressions on our thoughts and behavior. The impact of loss aversion and overconfidence on corporate strategies, the difficulties of predicting what will make us happy in the future, the challenges of properly framing risks at work and at home, the profound effect of cognitive biases on everything from playing the stock market to planning the next vacation—each of these can be understood only by knowing how the two systems work together to shape our judgments and decisions.

Engaging the reader in a lively conversation about how we think, Kahneman reveals where we can and cannot trust our intuitions and how we can tap into the benefits of slow thinking. He offers practical and enlightening insights into how choices are made in both our business and our personal lives—and how we can use different techniques to guard against the mental glitches that often get us into trouble. Thinking, Fast and Slow will transform the way you think about thinking.]]> 499 Daniel Kahneman 0374275637 J. 4 psychology, science 4.17 2011 Thinking, Fast and Slow
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]]> <![CDATA[Haydock - Douay Rheims Bible - Large Print]]> 717696 1968 George Leo Haydock 1885692110 J. 0 4.82 1769 Haydock - Douay Rheims Bible - Large Print
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]]> <![CDATA[The Catechism of the Council of Trent]]> 40520949 The Council of Trent was called to counter the Protestant Reformation by unambiguously affirming the distinctive truths of the Catholic faith. To disseminate these truths, the Council of Trent commanded a Catechism to be written. Composed under the supervision of St. Charles Borromeo and promulgated by St. Pope St. Pius V, its value as an authoritative exposition of the Catholic faith has only increased through the centuries.

While originally intended for priests to use alongside the Sacred Scriptures in defending the faith, its straightforward and logical explanation of Catholic doctrinal and moral teachings makes it a useful reference and guide for the laity more than 400 years after it was first published. Today, it continues to enlighten souls who seek to discern between true and false teachings.

This edition is the definitive translation of theCatechism of the Council of Trentfrom the original Latin. The book is divided into four parts which explain, respectively, the Articles of Faith, the Seven Sacraments, the Ten Commandments and the Lord’s Prayer. There are also appendices on the Immaculate Conception, Papal Infallibility, Christian Marriage and on Frequent and Daily Communion.

]]> 608 Catholic Church 1905574355 J. 0 4.89 1566 The Catechism of the Council of Trent
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]]> <![CDATA[To Build the City of God: Living as Catholics in a Secular Age]]> 22978609 290 Brian M. McCall 1621380734 J. 5 4.14 2014 To Build the City of God: Living as Catholics in a Secular Age
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Exceptionally well written, and very helpful principles espoused for families (especially young ones).
]]> <![CDATA[The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living]]> 32699796 247 Meik Wiking 0062658816 J. 4 hobbies, parenting, ethnic 3.69 2016 The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living
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]]> <![CDATA[Summary Of Scholastic Principles]]> 30809359 172 Bernard J. Wuellner 1258190311 J. 5 christianity, philosophy 5.00 Summary Of Scholastic Principles
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I recommend reading the principles and the book in its entirety. It would also be good to supplement this with a dictionary on scholastic vocabulary. Once you have read all, take the time to reflect more deeply upon what you read. I would like to eventually get to the review questions to assess my comprehension as well. Overall great book, in the short time reading it I think a light of clarity has broken through within my own life.
]]> The Nag Hammadi Scriptures 387216 The Revised and Updated Translation of Sacred Gnostic Texts Complete in One Volume

The year is 1945. At the foot of a cliff along the Nile River, near the city of Nag Hammadi, an Egyptian peasant unearths a large storage jar containing ancient manuscripts.

The discovery turns out to be a treasury of fourth-century texts, including the Gospel of Thomas, the Gospel of Philip, the Gospel of Truth, and many other writings the scriptures of the mystical tradition commonly called Gnosticism, from the Greek gnosis, that is, esoteric or secret knowledge.

There had been malicious references to these works by early church fathers, but these were among the first copies seen in modern times. Since this discovery of the renowned Nag Hammadi library, our picture of the world of the historical Jesus, Judaism, Greco-Roman religions, and the early varieties of Christianity has begun to look remarkably different.

The Nag Hammadi Scriptures is the most complete and up-to-date English-language edition of these sacred texts from Egypt. Also included are the Gospel of Mary (from the Berlin Gnostic Codex), the controversial Gospel of Judas, and the previously unknown Book of the Stranger (both from the recently discovered Codex Tchacos). The documents have been newly translated with clarity and grace by a team of prominent international scholars. In addition, this volume features introductory essays and extensive notes to help readers understand the context and significance of texts that have revolutionized the study of early Christianity and ancient religious thought.

The Nag Hammadi Scriptures is essential to any reader who wishes to understand the history of Gnostic thought and mystical spirituality and the impact of such thought upon the Christian church from its formative period to the present day.

]]> 844 Unknown Nag Hammadi 0060523786 J. 5 4.20 The Nag Hammadi Scriptures
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]]> <![CDATA[Vatican encounter: Conversations with Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre]]> 128482066 English, French (translation) 213 Jose Hanu J. 5 5.00 1978 Vatican encounter: Conversations with Archbishop Marcel Lefebvre
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]]> The Sources of Catholic Dogma 637852 715 Henry Denzinger 1930278225 J. 4 4.75 1991 The Sources of Catholic Dogma
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average rating: 4.75
book published: 1991
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It is more of a reference material, however if you are interested in certain apologetic points having this on hand could be wonderful.
]]> <![CDATA[Dictionary of Scholastic Philosophy]]> 20104272
This dictionary of the language of scholastic philosophy has been fitted to the needs of beginners and undergraduate students of the subject and has not been previously available in English.

This is a reprint of the 1956 edition.]]> 152 Bernard Wuellner 1622920007 J. 5 christianity, philosophy 4.59 2012 Dictionary of Scholastic Philosophy
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The layout and definitions are great, and the occasional visual presentations are great for comprehension. I am studying the Scholastic Principles, so I use this as a reference for definitions.
]]> Courage to be Afraid 62801596
Some of the themes in the book include:
� Nature and grace
� Combat between pride and humility
� Development and stages of the spiritual life
� Suffering and the Mystery of God]]> 226 Marie-Dominique Molinié 1949124797 J. 5 theology, christianity
Upon returning from the retreat, I began the Marian Re-Consecration, and once again, the reflections from the consecration aligned perfectly with the themes of this book, extending the spirit of the retreat. When it was just me and the book, the impact was profound. From the first subsection, I was engrossed. The promises and wisdom contained within were truly delivered.

This is a book I plan to revisit, perhaps every five years or so, as I believe it will continue to reveal deeper insights over time. I recommend reading it slowly and reflectively—spending a week on each chapter if possible. Personally, I spent a day or two on each subsection, allowing its depth to truly sink in. This is one of those rare works that will make you reevaluate other books in the same genre, leaving you to wonder: "Does anything else compare?"]]> 4.57 1988 Courage to be Afraid
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This book is truly a spiritual masterpiece. I began reading it during a 3-day silent retreat with fellow traditional Dominican Tertiaries, where we attended conferences on the Interior Life, as presented by Saint John of the Cross. The insights from those conferences beautifully complemented the content of this book.

Upon returning from the retreat, I began the Marian Re-Consecration, and once again, the reflections from the consecration aligned perfectly with the themes of this book, extending the spirit of the retreat. When it was just me and the book, the impact was profound. From the first subsection, I was engrossed. The promises and wisdom contained within were truly delivered.

This is a book I plan to revisit, perhaps every five years or so, as I believe it will continue to reveal deeper insights over time. I recommend reading it slowly and reflectively—spending a week on each chapter if possible. Personally, I spent a day or two on each subsection, allowing its depth to truly sink in. This is one of those rare works that will make you reevaluate other books in the same genre, leaving you to wonder: "Does anything else compare?"
]]> <![CDATA[Wisdom from the Christian Mystics - How to Pray the Christian Way (Peter Calvay,#1)]]> 36690767 368 David Torkington 1785357743 J. 0 to-read 4.57 Wisdom from the Christian Mystics - How to Pray the Christian Way (Peter Calvay,#1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Frequent Confession: Its Place in the Spiritual Life: Instructions and Considerations for the Frequent Reception of the Sacrament of Penance]]> 87636 272 Benedict Baur 1889334162 J. 0 to-read 4.43 1922 Frequent Confession: Its Place in the Spiritual Life: Instructions and Considerations for the Frequent Reception of the Sacrament of Penance
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]]> <![CDATA[Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook for Combating Demons (Cistercian Studies Series 229)]]> 19009571 201 Evagrius Ponticus 0879079681 J. 0 to-read 4.24 2009 Talking Back: A Monastic Handbook for Combating Demons (Cistercian Studies Series 229)
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]]> <![CDATA[This is your tomorrow and today: Man's share in the Resurrection]]> 2628836 242 M. Raymond 193095901X J. 0 to-read 4.67 2001 This is your tomorrow and today: Man's share in the Resurrection
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]]> <![CDATA[Spiritual Secrets of a Trappist Monk: The Truth of Who You Are and What God Calls You to Be]]> 2455657 394 M. Raymond 1928832075 J. 0 to-read 4.25 2000 Spiritual Secrets of a Trappist Monk: The Truth of Who You Are and What God Calls You to Be
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]]> <![CDATA[Love does such things: God's Christmas gift to man]]> 6139986
A book bursting with the boundless joy God wills for those who love Him, Fr. Raymond demonstrates that we cannot “put Christ back into Christmas� unless we put the Mass back in ChristMASS, for it is by the Mass that Christ actually became our Saviour. Love Does Such Things is the perfect book for Christmas and for every day of the year.]]> 136 M. Raymond 0963903292 J. 0 to-read 4.70 2000 Love does such things: God's Christmas gift to man
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]]> <![CDATA[God, A Woman, And The Way: Mediator And Mediatrix]]> 1960247
� The Prophecy of Simeon,
� The Flight Into Egypt,
� The Loss of the Young Christ,
� Mary Meets Jesus on the Road to Calvary,
� The Crucifixion,
� The Pieta, and
� The Burial of Jesus.

His thoughts are enriched by references to original color etchings of John Andrews. Ideal for Lent and Holy Week.]]> 184 M. Raymond 096390325X J. 0 to-read 4.75 2000 God, A Woman, And The Way: Mediator And Mediatrix
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]]> <![CDATA[Friluftsliv: Connect with Nature the Norwegian Way]]> 50916331
Translated from Norwegian as "free life air," friluftsliv highlights the basic need for humans to get outside and connect with the natural world. It’s not about conquering nature, as in climbing the highest mountain, or about camping and other it’s about truly finding harmony and becoming one with the outdoors. Whether you live in the city or out in the countryside, this inspiring guide will show you how to enter a friluftsliv state of mind. It explains how spending time in nature and feeling its rhythms, even when it’s something as simple as a magical Sunday walk in a local park, can improve our well-being and encourage productive self-reflection.]]> 160 Oliver Luke Delorie 1454939206 J. 3 culture 3.26 Friluftsliv: Connect with Nature the Norwegian Way
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]]> <![CDATA[The Montessori Toddler: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being]]> 38103723
I felt the same way when my children were small and I was struggling to get them to do things. I felt enormous empathy for them, but wasn’t sure what the alternative was to threatening, bribing or putting them into time out.

It’s been my mission since then to find another way. I’ve now been working in Montessori education for nearly 15 years and love to learn from the 100 toddlers and parents I see every week in my classroom. I am so happy to share with you what I have learned and help you understand your toddler better too.

This book is the result. Your comprehensive guide to raising toddlers in a Montessori way.

A quick aside for those of you that don't know Montessori. It is an alternative education system where, instead of the teacher standing at the front of the classroom telling the kids what they need to know, the children are free to explore a classroom of well-designed materials covering language, mathematics, daily life skills and more. The result is that the children are able to follow their unique natural rhythm and development as well as learn with concrete learning materials to make discoveries for themselves. But that's it. It's not just for school aged children - you can apply exactly the same ideas in your home and with your toddler.

And when I say toddler, I'm talking about children around 1 to 3 years, give or take a few months.

Each section of the book is super practical and it is beautifully designed to make it even easier to read. It’s perfect if you are a busy parent, carer or even grandparent. And it doesn't matter if you are brand new to Montessori or have been using Montessori for a while - or even if you aren't planning to send your children to Montessori school. You can read it from cover to cover. Or just open up the book at a page that interests you and you will find something practical you can try today.

You’ll learn how to set up your home to get rid of the chaos and bring back some calm into your lives. You will get the tools to work together with your child. How you can lead, guide and support them, especially when they are having a hard time (and throwing themselves on the ground in the most inconvenient of places). You’ll also get ideas to create Montessori activities at home that are just right for your toddler.

You will find answers to your questions. To see there is another more peaceful way to be with your toddler. To help you plant the seeds to raise a respectful and responsible human being. To work on a relationship with your toddler which you will be building on for years.

So are you ready to say goodbye to frustration and hello to peace and calm? It’s time for us to learn to see through our toddler’s eyes - The Montessori Toddler.]]> 245 Simone Davies 9082796902 J. 4 4.28 2018 The Montessori Toddler: A Parent's Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being
author: Simone Davies
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average rating: 4.28
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rating: 4
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Great book to read through and then refer to.
]]> <![CDATA[Country Wisdom & Know-How: Everything You Need to Know to Live Off the Land]]> 30141995
From Storey Publishing's landmark series Country Wisdom Bulletins, this comprehensive collection offers step-by-step instructions on nearly 200 individual topics, providing everything you need to know about sustainability, self-sufficiency, homesteading, and DIY living. Topics



With nearly 2,000 black-and-white illustrations, diagrams, and photographs, and trusted advice on every page, this is the most thorough and reliable volume of its kind.

This book is also a part of the Know-How series which includes other titles such ]]> 1072 Editors of Storey Publishing 0316276960 J. 0 to-read 4.26 2004 Country Wisdom & Know-How: Everything You Need to Know to Live Off the Land
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average rating: 4.26
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]]> <![CDATA[Beyond Order: 12 More Rules For Life]]> 56019043
In 12 Rules for Life, clinical psychologist and celebrated professor at Harvard and the University of Toronto Dr. Jordan B. Peterson helped millions of readers impose order on the chaos of their lives. Now, in this bold sequel, Peterson delivers twelve more lifesaving principles for resisting the exhausting toll that our desire to order the world inevitably takes.

In a time when the human will increasingly imposes itself over every sphere of life—from our social structures to our emotional states—Peterson warns that too much security is dangerous. What’s more, he offers strategies for overcoming the cultural, scientific, and psychological forces causing us to tend toward tyranny, and teaches us how to rely instead on our instinct to find meaning and purpose, even—and especially—when we find ourselves powerless.

While chaos, in excess, threatens us with instability and anxiety, unchecked order can petrify us into submission. Beyond Order provides a call to balance these two fundamental principles of reality itself, and guides us along the straight and narrow path that divides them.]]> 382 Jordan B. Peterson 0593084640 J. 0 to-read 4.14 2021 Beyond Order: 12 More Rules For Life
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]]> <![CDATA[In the School of the Holy Spirit]]> 1094500 In the School of the Holy Spirit is a valuable aid in your own spiritual journey.]]> 144 Jacques Philippe 1594170533 J. 5 christianity, theology 4.62 1995 In the School of the Holy Spirit
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Very short book, but also clear and concise. This book gets to the point and one should be able to have a good foundation on preparing and discerning God's inspirations.
]]> <![CDATA[The Iliad & the Odyssey (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)]]> 61836461 Homer's The Iliad and The Odyssey, the oldest existing works of Western literature, are vital parts of Greek civilization. The Iliad presents a thorough poetic depiction of the Trojan War, including the fighting and events during King Agamemnon's and warrior Achilles' weeks of quarrels. Homer's passionate view of everyman's journey through life is exemplified in The Odyssey. It tells the story of Ulysses' 'nostros,' or return journey home after the ten-year Trojan War and the fall of Troy.]]> 835 Homer J. 0 to-read 4.36 -800 The Iliad & the Odyssey (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)
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]]> <![CDATA[If You Knew the Gift of God: Grace: What it is, what it does, and how to cooperate with it according to Church Teaching and Tradition]]> 40910163 301 Cliff Ermatinger 0692488669 J. 4 christianity, theology 4.50 If You Knew the Gift of God: Grace: What it is, what it does, and how to cooperate with it according to Church Teaching and Tradition
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This has been a very enlightening book on grace and sin and the development of the interior life.
]]> New Libertarian Manifesto 168900 148 Samuel Edward Konkin III 0977764923 J. 0 to-read 3.60 1980 New Libertarian Manifesto
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]]> Intellectuals and Society 7285385
Intellectuals and Society not only examines the track record of intellectuals in the things they have advocated but also analyzes the incentives and constraints under which their views and visions have emerged. One of the most surprising aspects of this study is how often intellectuals have been proved not only wrong, but grossly and disastrously wrong in their prescriptions for the ills of society—and how little their views have changed in response to empirical evidence of the disasters entailed by those views.]]> 416 Thomas Sowell 046501948X J. 0 to-read 4.26 2009 Intellectuals and Society
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]]> <![CDATA[The Lost Secrets of Fame and Fortune: How to Get - And Keep - Everything You Desire]]> 6967443 268 Baltasar Gracian Morales 1604870117 J. 0 to-read 0.0 2006 The Lost Secrets of Fame and Fortune: How to Get - And Keep - Everything You Desire
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]]> <![CDATA[The Fatal Conceit: The Errors of Socialism]]> 75831
"The achievement of The Fatal Conceit is that it freshly shows why socialism must be refuted rather than merely dismissed—then refutes it again."—David R. Henderson, Fortune.

"Fascinating. . . . The energy and precision with which Mr. Hayek sweeps away his opposition is impressive."—Edward H. Crane, Wall Street Journal

F. A. Hayek is considered a pioneer in monetary theory, the preeminent proponent of the libertarian philosophy, and the ideological mentor of the Reagan and Thatcher "revolutions."]]> 194 Friedrich A. Hayek 0226320669 J. 0 to-read 4.22 1988 The Fatal Conceit: The Errors of Socialism
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]]> <![CDATA[The Gurus, the Young Man, and Elder Paisios]]> 5986924 320 Dionysios Farasiotis 1887904166 J. 0 to-read 4.45 2002 The Gurus, the Young Man, and Elder Paisios
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]]> <![CDATA[Catholicism's 21st Century Opponents: Al Kresta Responds]]> 10481964
"Al Kresta is like a powerful satellite for Catholics in this country. He picks up the signals of cultural trends and he beams us the message we need to take home." -- Scott Hahn , Professor of Biblical Theology at Franciscan University of Steubenville

"In this primer on the intellectual potholes in our increasingly bizarre culture, Al Kresta helpfully scouts some of the roughest terrain on which the New Evangelization must contend for the soul of the West. Fasten your seat belt for a bumpy -- but essential -- ride through the wastelands." -- George Weigel , author of Evangelical Deep Reform in the 21st-Century Church

"Al Kresta has saved you about 10,000 hours of study and research with this book. Read it." -- Matthew Kelly , founder of DynamicCatholic.com

"Dangers to Faith is for our century what Chesterton's Heretics and Belloc's Great Heresies was for the last century. It is a damning indictment and demonstrative demolition of the major errors of our age." -- Joseph Pearce , literary biographer, writer in residence Thomas More College

"Al possesses a unique array of intelligent, articulate, witty and incredibly aware of those issues most pertinent to today s Catholics. If Al takes the time to write it, it is worth reading." -- Tom Monaghan , founder of Domino's Pizza and founder of Ave Maria University

"Al Kresta is one of the modern Church's most articulate, thoughtful and authentic minds. His book, Dangers to the Faith, is a superb analysis of the challenges not only to contemporary Catholicism but the whole of global civilization." -- Matthew Bunson , author Pope Francis, general editor of the Catholic Almanac

"Al Kresta's new book offers a tour through today's pretenders to spiritual superiority over Jesus Christ by a warrior who takes our age as a wonderful time to be alive." -- Michael Novak , Scholar in Religion, Philosophy, and Public Policy at the American Enterprise Institute

"Al Kresta is as fearless as he is comprehensive, covering everything from Islam to New Age, from reincarnation to relativism to consumerism. Through it all, Al Kresta remains ... well, orthodox." -- Paul Kengor , Ph.D., professor of political science, Grove City College

"There is no lay person better qualified to address the threats to our Church than Al Kresta, who five days a week, two hours a day for many years has explained, proclaimed, and defended the Catholic faith on his Ave Maria radio broadcast. Kresta, in short, has become our nation's preeminent Catholic apologist." -- Deal W. Hudson , founder of Catholic Advocate, former publisher Crisis Magazine

"Dangers to the Faith is a serious, substantive, significant work of cultural apologetics. Al Kresta deserves much credit for providing such a long overdue taxonomy of toxicity a guide to what ails the body politic." -- Patrick Madrid , host of the Right Here, Right Now radio show

"Kresta communicates in an accessible, enjoyable style that edifies any truth-seeking reader. The book has already informed my teaching because it meets people where they are and leads them to the fullness of faith in Christ." -- John Love , S.T.D., Assistant Professor of Theology at Mt. St. Mary's Seminary]]> 304 Al Kresta 1592767257 J. 0 to-read 4.43 2011 Catholicism's 21st Century Opponents: Al Kresta Responds
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]]> <![CDATA[Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Francis of Assisi]]> 174850 320 G.K. Chesterton 0898709458 J. 0 to-read 4.17 Saint Thomas Aquinas and Saint Francis of Assisi
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]]> <![CDATA[The Great Heresies and Survivals and New Arrivals]]> 19615913 460 Hilaire Belloc 148014021X J. 0 5.00 2012 The Great Heresies and Survivals and New Arrivals
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]]> The Gift of Self to God 24929046 56 John Nicholas Grou 1930278829 J. 0 christianity, theology 4.60 2009 The Gift of Self to God
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]]> <![CDATA[A Student's Guide to Natural Science]]> 1744169 Student’s Guide to Natural Science aims to give students an understanding, in broad outline, of the nature, history, and great ideas of natural science from ancient times to the present, with a primary focus on physics. Barr begins with the contributions of the ancient Greeks, in particular the two great ideas that reality can be understood by the systematic use of reason and that phenomena have natural explanations. He goes on to discuss, among other things, the medieval roots of the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century, the role played by religion in fostering the idea of a lawful natural order, and the major breakthroughs of modern physics, including how many newer “revolutionary� theories are in fact related to much older ones. Throughout this thoughtful guide, Barr draws his readers� attention to the larger themes and trends of scientific history, including the increasing unification and “mathematization� of our view of the physical world that has resulted in the laws of nature appearing more and more as forming a single harmonious mathematical edifice.]]> 90 Stephen M. Barr 1932236929 J. 0 to-read 3.79 2006 A Student's Guide to Natural Science
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]]> <![CDATA[The Weather Identification Handbook: The Ultimate Guide for Weather Watchers]]> 1201393
ØCloud classification
ØHow to identify different cloud types and how they relate to forthcoming weather
ØHow clouds are formed
ØOptical phenomena
Øʰ𳦾辱ٲپDz
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ØSevere weather
ØWeather systems
ØSatellite images and weather maps

Full of beautiful color photographs and diagrams, THE WEATHER IDENTIFICATION HANDBOOK is essential for the outdoor photographer, adventurer, or meteorological enthusiast. It is also perfect for any parent whose child asks the proverbial question, "Why is the sky blue?"]]> 192 Storm Dunlop 1585748579 J. 0 to-read 4.06 2002 The Weather Identification Handbook: The Ultimate Guide for Weather Watchers
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]]> <![CDATA[A Photographic Atlas for the Microbiology Laboratory]]> 12344077 The third edition of the Photographic Atlas for the Microbiology Laboratory is one of the best selling microbiology books in the higher education market. The authors have built on the success of this book by making significant improvements for the new edition. Some of the changes for the fourth edition

A new art program designed to increase student understanding of important concepts
A new "Introduction" chapter provides context and background information for the new microbiology student
Re-organized content to reflect the "process" a working microbiologist would follow to identify an unknown organism
Three new chapters covering the three Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya
New photographs, re-scanned and or re-imaged photos and new photomicrographs that match more closely what students are likely to observe in the laboratory
A complete redesign that should allow the student to better access the material

This atlas can accompany and augment any Microbiology textbook. It is designed to be of particular value to students in a laboratory situation and could either accompany a laboratory manual or, in certain courses, it could be used in conjunction with Exercises for the Microbiology Laboratory, Fourth Edition. to provide students with a full-color, affordably priced lab manual. 3-hole drilled.]]> 256 Michael J. Leboffe 0895828723 J. 0 to-read 4.08 1996 A Photographic Atlas for the Microbiology Laboratory
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]]> <![CDATA[The Quick & Easy Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: 76 Mediterranean Diet Recipes Made in Minutes]]> 20609460
Numerous scientific and medical studies have proven that the Mediterranean Diet is one of the most effective diets for losing weight and improving overall health. The Quick and Easy Mediterranean Diet Cookbook will give you over 75 fast and delicious Mediterranean Diet recipes, packed with fresh foods, whole grains, and healthy fats, so you can experience the benefits of Mediterranean eating right away. With easy meal plans, shopping lists, and recipes bursting with flavor, The Quick and Easy Mediterranean Diet Cookbook will make your path to better health simple and enjoyable.

The Quick and Easy Mediterranean Diet Cookbook will give you all the tools you need to make fast Mediterranean Diet recipes, with:

* More than 75 quick and easy Mediterranean Diet recipes, including Cinnamon Pumpkin Oatmeal, Tomato Almond Pesto, and Agave Glazed Salmon
* A comprehensive list of Mediterranean Diet foods to add to your shopping list
* Steps for saving both time and money through weekly meal planning
* Practical tips for making quick and flavorful Mediterranean Diet meals using the tools and ingredients you already have on hand

The Mediterranean Diet is more than just another fad diet - it is a healthy way of life that anyone can enjoy. The Quick and Easy Mediterranean Diet Cookbook will help you incorporate Mediterranean Diet recipes into your kitchen repertoire, with amazing results.]]> 116 Callisto Media 1623153573 J. 0 to-read 3.73 2014 The Quick & Easy Mediterranean Diet Cookbook: 76 Mediterranean Diet Recipes Made in Minutes
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]]> <![CDATA[The Devotion To The Sacred Heart Of Jesus: How to Practice the Sacred Heart Devotion]]> 2570603
THE DEVOTION TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS was actually commissioned by Our Lord Himself through St. Margaret Mary, and as the author neared completion of it, the Saint told him that Our Lord said it was so completely in accord with His wishes that it would never be necessary to make any change in it. Later she revealed to Fr. Croiset that it was Our Lord Himself who had inspired him with the ideas in this book and that it was so pleasing to Him that “none other but Himself could have arranged everything so much to His wishes.

This present translation is the first in English of the unabridged book and contains Fr. Croisets full sketch of the Saint’s life, as well as all her prayers in honor of the Sacred Heart, and a complete list of the Promises of the Sacred Heart.]]> 343 Jean Croiset 0895553341 J. 0 to-read 4.51 1691 The Devotion To The Sacred Heart Of Jesus: How to Practice the Sacred Heart Devotion
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]]> God or Nothing 26204284
Robert Cardinal Sarah grew up in Guinea, West Africa. Inspired by the missionary priests who made great sacrifices to bring the Faith to their remote village, his parents became Catholics. Robert discerned a call to the priesthood and entered the seminary at a young age, but due to the oppression of the Church by the government of Guinea, he continued his education outside of his homeland. He studied in France and nearby Senegal. Later he obtained a licentiate in theology at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, followed by a licentiate in Sacred Scripture at the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum of Jerusalem.

At the age of thirty-four he became the youngest Bishop in the Catholic Church when John Paul II appointed him the Archbishop of Conakry, Guinea, in 1979. His predecessor had been imprisoned by the Communist government for several years, and when Archbishop Sarah was targeted for assassination John Paul II called him to Rome to be Secretary of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples. In 2010 Pope Benedict XVI named him Cardinal and appointed him Prefect of the Pontifical Council Cor Unum. Pope Francis made him Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments in 2014.]]> 288 Robert Sarah 1621640507 J. 0 to-read 4.54 2015 God or Nothing
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]]> <![CDATA[Early Dominicans: Selected Writings (Classics of Western Spirituality)]]> 1076395 508 Simon Tugwell 0809124149 J. 0 to-read 4.00 1982 Early Dominicans: Selected Writings (Classics of Western Spirituality)
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]]> <![CDATA[What Went Wrong With Vatican II: The Catholic Crisis Explained]]> 325477 168 Ralph McInerny 0918477794 J. 0 to-read 4.12 1998 What Went Wrong With Vatican II: The Catholic Crisis Explained
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]]> Devotion to Saint Dominic 20959071 54 Étienne Vayssière OP 0615966950 J. 0 christianity, theology 4.50 2014 Devotion to Saint Dominic
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]]> <![CDATA[Subverted: How I Helped the Sexual Revolution Hijack the Women's Movement]]> 26212102
In Subverted, Sue Ellen Browder documents for the first time how it all happened, in her own life and in the life of an entire country. Trained at the University of Missouri School of Journalism to be an investigative journalist, Browder unwittingly betrayed her true calling and became a propagandist for sexual liberation. As a long-time freelance writer for Cosmopolitan magazine, she wrote pieces meant to soft-sell unmarried sex, contraception, and abortion as the single woman’s path to personal fulfillment. She did not realize until much later that propagandists higher and cleverer than herself were influencing her thinking and her personal choices as they subverted the women’s movement.

The thirst for truth, integrity, and justice for women that led Browder into journalism in the first place eventually led her to find forgiveness and freedom in the place she least expected to find them. Her in-depth research, her probing analysis, and her honest self-reflection set the record straight and illumine a way forward for others who have suffered from the unholy alliance between the women’s movement and the sexual revolution.]]> 232 Sue Ellen Browder 1586177966 J. 0 to-read 4.14 2015 Subverted: How I Helped the Sexual Revolution Hijack the Women's Movement
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]]> <![CDATA[The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Dogmatically, Liturgically and Ascetically Explained]]> 26442182 782 Nicholas Gihr 1332403735 J. 0 to-read 0.0 2006 The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Dogmatically, Liturgically and Ascetically Explained
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]]> Liber Brevior - White Edges - 139555398 766 Monks of Solesmes J. 0 to-read 0.0 Liber Brevior - White Edges -
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]]> Basics of Catholic Living 34063887
How to Pray Always offers sure ways to recollect yourself so that your prayers are richer and more productive.

The Art of Loving God shows you how to avoid the distractions that trouble and weary your soul, and how you can focus your energy simply on loving God.

How to Make Sense of Suffering helps you see that misfortunes are not the blind workings of chance, but are vital elements in God's loving plan.

How to Resist Temptation identifies for you the elements of temptation and offers practical advice on how to guard against even the unrecognized causes of temptation.]]> 748 Francis de Sales 1622822528 J. 0 to-read 0.0 Basics of Catholic Living
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]]> <![CDATA[Mysteries of the Virgin Mary: Living our Lady's Graces]]> 8731133 158 Peter John Cameron 0867169257 J. 0 to-read 4.50 2010 Mysteries of the Virgin Mary: Living our Lady's Graces
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]]> <![CDATA[Saints Who Battled Satan: Seventeen Holy Warriors Who Can Teach You How to Fight the Good Fight and Vanquish Your Ancient Enemy]]> 27882901 264 Paul Thigpen 1618907182 J. 0 to-read 4.37 Saints Who Battled Satan: Seventeen Holy Warriors Who Can Teach You How to Fight the Good Fight and Vanquish Your Ancient Enemy
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]]> <![CDATA[Finding True Happiness: Satisfying Our Restless Hearts (Happiness, Suffering, and Transcendence) (Volume 1)]]> 25506063
The problem seems to lie less in the external environment than in the internal one. We seem, in the words of Viktor Frankl, to be suffering from an absence of meaning that pervades both individuals and societies, giving rise to a collective emptiness, loneliness, and alienation.

Finding True Happiness attempts to provide a way out of this personal and cultural vacuum by helping people to identify and then reach for happiness. As Aristotle noted 2,400 years ago, happiness is the one thing we can choose for its own sake—everything else is chosen for the sake of happiness.

After an exhaustive investigation of philosophical, psychological, and theological systems of happiness, author Fr. Spitzer developed the “Four Levels of Happiness�, which he based on the classical thinkers Plato, Aristotle, Augustine, and Aquinas; the contemporary philosophers Marcel, Scheler, Buber, Ricoeur, and Jaspers; and the modern psychologists Maslow, Frankl, Erikson, Seligman, Kohlberg and Gilligan.

Finding True Happiness is both a philosophical itinerary and a practical guidebook for life’s most important journey—from the mundane and the meaningless to transcendent fulfillment. No other book currently available combines such breadth of practical advice and such depth of philosophical, psychological, and spiritual wisdom.]]> 320 Robert J. Spitzer 158617956X J. 0 to-read 4.58 2015 Finding True Happiness: Satisfying Our Restless Hearts (Happiness, Suffering, and Transcendence) (Volume 1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Bearing False Witness: Debunking Centuries of Anti-Catholic History]]> 26778184 280 Rodney Stark 1599474999 J. 0 to-read 4.26 2016 Bearing False Witness: Debunking Centuries of Anti-Catholic History
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]]> <![CDATA[Last Testament: In His Own Words]]> 31372248
Last Testament is nearest to an autobiography from the shy and private man who has remained “hidden to the world� in a former convent in the Vatican gardens. He breaks his silence on issues such as:

- The “Vatileaks� case in which his butler leaked some of his personal letters that alleged corruption and scandal in the Vatican
- The presence of a “gay lobby� within the Vatican and how he dismantled it
- His alleged Nazi upbringing
- His attempts at cleaning up the “dirt in the church� (clerical sexual abuse)
- The mysterious private secretary “Gorgeous George�

On a more personal level he writes with great warmth of his successor Pope Francis, who he admits has a popular touch, a star quality which he has lacked. Much controversy still surrounds Pope Benedict`s Papacy--in this book he addresses these controversies and reveals how at his late age, governing and reforming the Papacy and particularly the Vatican, was beyond him.]]> 288 Pope Benedict XVI 1472944674 J. 0 to-read 4.31 2017 Last Testament: In His Own Words
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]]> <![CDATA[Complete Calisthenics: The Ultimate Guide to Bodyweight Exercise]]> 24960836
An abbreviated list of content includes: a huge number of push-up exercises and variations, a huge number of pull-up exercises and variations, a complete guide to learning the planche, a complete guide to learning the front lever, back lever, and human flag, a complete guide to learning handstands and handstand push-ups, a detailed look at muscle-ups and their variations, a huge number of core exercises showing how to build colossal core strength, extensive leg training and conditioning section, detailed exercise descriptions and teaching points for every movement, over 500 photographs showing the exercises from every angle, nutritional advice and sample diets and plans, equipment guide, comprehensive training program section catering for every level of ability, learn how to create your own programs, large mobility, flexibility, and physical preparation section, and much, much more!]]> 335 Ashley Kalym 1905367546 J. 0 health 4.22 2014 Complete Calisthenics: The Ultimate Guide to Bodyweight Exercise
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average rating: 4.22
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]]> Pray the Rosary 25833356 62 J.M. Lelen 0899420400 J. 0 christianity, theology 4.47 1953 Pray the Rosary
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]]> <![CDATA[Force for Good: The Catholic Guide to Business Integrity]]> 35201027 240 Brian Engelland 1622824784 J. 0 to-read 4.14 Force for Good: The Catholic Guide to Business Integrity
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]]> <![CDATA[Noble Beauty, Transcendent Holiness: Why the Modern Age Needs the Mass of Ages]]> 35705761
Peter Kwasniewski offers a lively account of the noble beauty and transcendent holiness of the traditional Roman liturgy, which humbles us before the mystery of God, stirs us with its pageantry, carries us into sacred silence, and bears us to a world of invisible realities. He contrasts this priceless treasure with the rationalistic reforms of the sixties, which yielded a Catholic liturgy severed from its own history, inadequate to its theological essence, unequal to its ascetical-mystical purpose, and estranged from its cultural inheritance. His conclusion: if there is to be a new springtime in the Church, the widespread restoration of the traditional liturgical rites will be at the heart of it.]]> 346 Peter Kwasniewski 1621382842 J. 0 to-read 4.86 Noble Beauty, Transcendent Holiness: Why the Modern Age Needs the Mass of Ages
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]]> The Fulfillment of All Desire 934878 496 Ralph Martin 1931018367 J. 0 to-read 4.56 2006 The Fulfillment of All Desire
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]]> <![CDATA[The Collected Works of Saint John of the Cross]]> 901222 866 John of the Cross 0935216154 J. 0 to-read 4.59 1618 The Collected Works of Saint John of the Cross
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]]> <![CDATA[No Trifling Matter: Taking the Sacraments Seriously Again]]> 40408404 220 Nicola Bux 1621383512 J. 0 to-read 4.20 2016 No Trifling Matter: Taking the Sacraments Seriously Again
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]]> <![CDATA[Tradition and Sanity: Conversations & Dialogues of a Postconciliar Exile]]> 42757569 232 Peter Kwasniewski 1621384179 J. 0 to-read 0.0 Tradition and Sanity: Conversations & Dialogues of a Postconciliar Exile
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]]> <![CDATA[The Church Impotent: The Feminization of Christianity]]> 4345853
In the otherwise stale and overworked field of "gender studies," The Church Impotent is the only book to confront the lopsidedly feminine cast of modern Christianity with a profound analysis of its historical and sociological roots. Dr. Podles presents the fruit of his meticulous scholarship in a lucid and readable style thoroughly accessible to the non-specialist.]]> 288 Leon J. Podles 1890626074 J. 0 to-read 4.33 2005 The Church Impotent: The Feminization of Christianity
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]]> <![CDATA[ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR STRINGS - VIOLIN BOOK 1 WITH EEI | BEGINNER VIOLIN METHOD BOOK WITH ONLINE MU]]> 20022964 48 Michael Allen J. 0 to-read 4.26 2002 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS FOR STRINGS - VIOLIN BOOK 1 WITH EEI | BEGINNER VIOLIN METHOD BOOK WITH ONLINE MU
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]]> <![CDATA[The Power of a Positive No: Save The Deal Save The Relationship and Still Say No]]> 2439233 --Jim Collins, author of Good to Great

No is perhaps the most important and certainly the most powerful word in the language. Every day we find ourselves in situations where we need to say No-to people at work, at home, and in our communities-because No is the word we must use to protect ourselves and to stand up for everything and everyone that matters to us.

But as we all know, the wrong No can also destroy what we most value by alienating and angering people. That's why saying No the right way is crucial. The secret to saying No without destroying relationships lies in the art of the Positive No, a proven technique that anyone can learn.

This indispensable book gives you a simple three-step method for saying a Positive No. It will show you how to assert and defend your key interests; how to make your No firm and strong; how to resist the other side's aggression and manipulation; and how to do all this while still getting to Yes. In the end, the Positive No will help you get not just to any Yes but to the right Yes, the one that truly serves your interests.

Based on William Ury's celebrated Harvard University course for managers and professionals, The Power of a Positive No offers concrete advice and practical examples for saying No in virtually any situation. Whether you need to say No to your customer or your coworker, your employee or your CEO, your child or your spouse, you will find in this book the secret to saying No clearly, respectfully, and effectively.

In today's world of high stress and limitless choices, the pressure to give in and say Yes grows greater every day, producing overload and overwork, expanding e-mail and eroding ethics. Never has No been more needed. A Positive No has the power to profoundly transform our lives by enabling us to say Yes to what counts-our own needs, values, and priorities.

Understood this way, No is the new Yes. And the Positive No may be the most valuable life skill you'll ever learn.]]> 272 William Ury 0553384260 J. 0 4.13 2007 The Power of a Positive No: Save The Deal Save The Relationship and Still Say No
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]]> <![CDATA[Narrative Coaching: The Definitive Guide to Bringing New Stories to Life]]> 37003889 424 David B. Drake 0996356312 J. 0 to-read 4.62 Narrative Coaching: The Definitive Guide to Bringing New Stories to Life
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]]> <![CDATA[Do It Scared: Charge Forward With Confidence, Conquer Resistance, and Break Through Your Limitations.]]> 34182372 emotionally paralyzed from taking action because you]]> 183 Scott Allan 1542700728 J. 0 to-read 3.83 Do It Scared: Charge Forward With Confidence, Conquer Resistance, and Break Through Your Limitations.
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]]> <![CDATA[The Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness]]> 43786829 � Epictetus, Stoic philosopher Where can you find joy? Gain strength? How should we face our fears? Deal with the death of a loved one? And what about those reoccurring depressing thoughts? While traditional schooling doesn’t address such questions, it’s exactly what ancient schools of philosophy were all about: They taught you how to live. Even though these schools don’t exist anymore, you and I and most people are in as much need of a philosophy that guides us through life as we ever were. This compelling, highly actionable guide shows you how to deal more effectively with whatever life throws at you and live up to your best self. A mix of timeless wisdom and empowering advice, The Little Book of Stoicism will point the way to anyone seeking a calm and wise life in a chaotic world.]]> 285 Jonas Salzgeber 3952506907 J. 0 to-read 4.30 2019 The Little Book of Stoicism: Timeless Wisdom to Gain Resilience, Confidence, and Calmness
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]]> <![CDATA[Conflict Mastery: Questions to Guide You]]> 23584557 246 Cinnie Noble 0987739417 J. 0 0.0 2014 Conflict Mastery: Questions to Guide You
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]]> Emotional Intelligence 2.0 6486483 From Dr. Travis Bradberry, #1 bestselling author of EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE HABITS.

The book's smooth narrative style turns rigorous research into memorable stories and practical strategies that anyone can use to his or her advantage.

With 90% of top performers high in EQ, and EQ twice as important as IQ in getting where you want to go in life, who can afford to ignore it?

What people are saying about it:

"This book can drastically change the way you think about success...read it twice."
--Patrick Lencioni, author, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team

"Emotional intelligence is an extremely important skill for personal and professional success. This book is excellent and the learning included in the free online test is cutting-edge. I strongly recommend it."
--Ken Blanchard, bestselling business book author of all time; coauthor The One Minute Manager®

"In the fast lane of business life today, people spend more time on computer keyboards, blackberries and conference calls than they do in face-to-face communication. We're expected to piece together broken conversations, cryptic voicemails, and abbreviated text messages to figure out how to proceed. In this increasingly complex web, emotional intelligence is more important than ever before. This book is filled with invaluable insights and information that no one can afford to ignore."
--Rajeev Peshawaria, executive director, Goldman Sachs International]]> 255 Travis Bradberry 0974320625 J. 0 to-read 3.84 2003 Emotional Intelligence 2.0
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]]> Dividend Investing Made Easy 40414996
Exactly how to set up your own portfolio of dividend stocksWhere to open up a brokerage accountHow to never pay a commission when you buy or sell a stockWhich dividend stocks are the safestWhich dividend stocks to avoid (don't start investing until you read this)How to super-charge your returnsHow to profit from a bear marketAnd much, much more It's time to stop gambling with your hard-earned money. Join the thousands of smart investors who have improved their lives with dividend investing. Amazon best-selling author and retired hedge fund manager, Matthew Kratter will teach you the secrets that he has used to invest profitably for the last 20 years. Even if you are a complete beginner, this book will quickly bring you up to speed. And if you ever get stuck, you can always reach out to me by email (provided inside of the book), and I will help you. Are you ready to start growing your money today? Then scroll to the top of this page and click BUY NOW.]]> 78 Matthew R. Kratter 1983019623 J. 0 finance 4.00 Dividend Investing Made Easy
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]]> <![CDATA[The 80/20 Investor: Investing in an Uncertain and Complex World - How to Simplify Investing with a Single Principle]]> 31415818 Bestselling Author of The End of Jobs The 80/20 Investor “Support Package� contains a convenient overview of all action tasks described in the book along with user friendly checklists. It also contains several case studies on how to apply the key lessons of this book into real investment opportunities and a future investment portfolio. CHECK OUT AND FOLLOW the 80/20 Model Portfolio with real time case studies and live commentary. See for yourself how this portfolio performs in ever-changing market environments.]]> 215 David Schneider 1530538858 J. 0 finance 4.50 The 80/20 Investor: Investing in an Uncertain and Complex World - How to Simplify Investing with a Single Principle
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]]> <![CDATA[Work From Home: 50 Ways to Make Money Online Analyzed]]> 44989679 If you would love to go into business knowing beforehand the potential of the business and what you need to do to scale it, read on...Imagine having concise and insightful information about 50 different online businesses at your fingertips. Imagine knowing upfront which business isn't for you and in the process save yourself a lot of pain, wasted time and money!

★★BONUS★★ Buy a paperback copy of this book today and the Kindle version will be available to you Absolutely FREE (Offer is only available to Amazon US Customers)

Amazon bestselling author, Michael Ezeanaka, provides a step-by-step analysis of 50 business models that have the potential to earn you passive income. A quick overview of each business is presented and their simplicity, passivity, scalability and level of competition in the marketplace are explored.

You'll learn something about each of these businesses. Best of all, you'll discover which particular business model suits your strengths and passion.

Work From Home consists of 2 of the author's best selling books namely:



Passive Income Ideas - 50 Ways to Make Money Online Analyzed (13.99)


Affiliate Marketing - Learn How to Make $10,000+ Each Month on Autopilot (13.99)

In Part I of this book: Passive Income Ideas, You'll Discover:


A concise, step-by-step analysis of 50 business models you can leverage to earn passive income (including one that allows you to earn money watching TV!)
Strategies that'll help you simplify some of the business models (and in the process make them more passive!)
What you can do to scale your earnings (regardless of which business you choose)
Strategies you can implement to minimize the level of competition you face in each marketplace
Myths that tend to hold people back from succeeding in their business (we debunk more than 100 such myths!)
More than 100 Insightful tips and frequently asked questions (with answers)
In Part II of this book: Affiliate Marketing, You'll Discover:


The top 20 Affiliate Marketing programs around today (Chapter 4)
How to chose the right Affiliate Marketing Program for YOU (Chapter 5)
How to promote products you've used and haven't used (Chapter 6)
How to find the online community your audience hang out and what type of content to share in those communities (Chapter 7)
Costly mistakes beginner affiliate marketers make and how you can avoid them (Chapter 8)
How to choose the best affiliate marketing niche for YOU (Chapter 9)
Ninja tricks that'll allow you to grow your email list by the thousands with minimum cost (Chapter 10)
High level strategies that allow you to boost your landing page conversion rate (Chapter 11)
...and much, much more!

PLUS, BONUS MATERIALS you can download the author's business scorecard which neatly summarizes, in alphabetical order, each business model's score across those 4 criteria i.e. simplicity, passivity, scalability and competitiveness!

If you're ready to take charge of your financial future and save 28.5% with this 2-in-1 boxset, scroll to the top of the page and click the "BUY NOW" button!]]> 255 Michael Ezeanaka 1092407286 J. 0 finance 5.00 Work From Home: 50 Ways to Make Money Online Analyzed
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]]> <![CDATA[Dividend Investing: Comprehensive Beginners Guide to learn Dividend Investing step by step]]> 44935700 135 Adam Jones 1091168393 J. 0 finance 3.33 Dividend Investing: Comprehensive Beginners Guide to learn Dividend Investing step by step
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]]> Actionism 36639149
Written by renowned author Lennart Svensson, Actionism is footed in perennial metaphysics. Essential reality is immaterial, eternal ideas and patterns rest in the causal sphere where they affect the material world and material man, all “incarnated souls� in the confluence of samsâra. This kind of ontological background makes this into a refined selfhelp guide, the statements and assertions forming the core of the book being founded in the esoteric thought of western and eastern tradition.

As intimated, a prominent place in the book is occupied by responsibility. The basic of all reality, of God, is will, thought and passion, and the individual human being, having a spark of the divine light, is a being of will, thought and passion. And from will is derived the value of responsibility, a much neglected virtue in the mindless emotionalism of today. Thus the subtitle of the book: “How to Become a Responsible Man�.

Along with will there’s a conceptualization of thought and passion, Actionism thus forming a valid ethic for the mindful operator of today. This is about eternal values, operational in your everyday. This is a serious essay in popular form, a “tight but loose� deliberation on the deathless issue of, How Shall I Act.

The first seven chapters of the book lay the foundation, explaining the Actionist way of life with references to Nietzsche, Castaneda, the Bhagavad-Gîtâ and the Bible, introducing concepts like “action as being� and “movement as a state,� and the need for mental calm and a memento mori mindset. After a look into the role of art � the passion of compassion � the study takes a look at operators like d’Annunzio, Evola and T. H. Lawrence from an Actionist viewpoint. Then Svensson deliberates on operations � how to operate as a hiker, a soldier, a trained chef and such, all within the framework of Actionist ethics. This is an operational pro spilling the beans about “how to act,� not some philosophy professor making abstract examples.

The mid part of the study discusses how contemporary society might be conceived of in Actionist terms. We here read of things like “declining war trend,� “the nature of decadence� and “the society of the future,� Svensson in the latter case giving a structural outlook on how to arrange and re-arrange a modern society.
Finally, part three of the study again focuses on the microcosm, on individual man as an ethical operator, by referencing greats like Poe, Kierkegaard and Neale Donald Walsch. It all results in a veritable “hymn to the active life� � since, as you know by now, we all have to act.

In 2015 author Lennart Svensson published his metaphysical essay Borderline � A Traditional Outlook for Modern Man, a study focusing on holistic metaphysics and epistemology, a perennially footed conceptualization of everything. Now, in Actionism, we finally have Svensson’s magnum opus study of prescriptive ethics and morals, an arousing vision of an active, mindful lifestyle � a clarion call to live the responsible life, to become the first ever Responsible Men in the history of mankind.]]> 463 Lennart Svensson 0994595875 J. 0 to-read 4.00 Actionism
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]]> <![CDATA[The Model Thinker: What You Need to Know to Make Data Work for You]]> 39088592
From the stock market to genomics laboratories, census figures to marketing email blasts, we are awash with data. But as anyone who has ever opened up a spreadsheet packed with seemingly infinite lines of data knows, numbers aren't we need to know how to make those numbers talk. In The Model Thinker , social scientist Scott E. Page shows us the mathematical, statistical, and computational models—from linear regression to random walks and far beyond—that can turn anyone into a genius. At the core of the book is Page's "many-model paradigm," which shows the reader how to apply multiple models to organize the data, leading to wiser choices, more accurate predictions, and more robust designs. The Model Thinker provides a toolkit for business people, students, scientists, pollsters, and bloggers to make them better, clearer thinkers, able to leverage data and information to their advantage.]]> 448 Scott E. Page 0465094627 J. 0 to-read 3.92 2018 The Model Thinker: What You Need to Know to Make Data Work for You
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average rating: 3.92
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]]> Art of Seduction 135708043 Robert Greene J. 0 to-read 4.15 2001 Art of Seduction
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]]> <![CDATA[The 33 Strategies of War (Joost Elffers Books)]]> 2481588
Robert Greene’s groundbreaking guides, The 48 Laws of Power , The Art of Seduction , and Mastery , espouse profound, timeless lessons from the events of history to help readers vanquish an enemy, ensnare an unsuspecting victim, or become the greatest in your field. In The 33 Strategies of War , Greene has crafted an important addition to this ruthless and unique series.

Spanning world civilizations, synthesizing dozens of political, philosophical, and religious texts and thousands of years of violent conflict, The 33 Strategies of War is the I-Ching of conflict, the contemporary companion to Sun Tzu’s The Art of War .

Abundantly illustrated with examples from history, including the folly and genius of everyone from Napoleon to Margaret Thatcher, Shaka the Zulu to Lord Nelson, Hannibal to Ulysses S. Grant, as well as movie moguls, Samurai swordsmen, and diplomats, each of the thirty-three chapters outlines a strategy that will help you win life’s wars. Learn the offensive strategies that require you to maintain the initiative and negotiate from a position of strength, or the defensive strategies designed to help you respond to dangerous situations and avoid unwinnable wars. The great warriors of battlefields and drawing rooms alike demonstrate prudence, agility, balance, and calm, and a keen understanding that the rational, resourceful, and intuitive always defeat the panicked, the uncreative, and the stupid. An indispensable book, The 33 Strategies of War provides all the psychological ammunition you need to overcome patterns of failure and forever gain the upper hand.]]> 512 Robert Greene 0143112783 J. 0 to-read 4.29 2001 The 33 Strategies of War (Joost Elffers Books)
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]]> Mastery 17707670 The #1 New York Times�bestselling sequel to The 48 Laws of Power

Mastery synthesizes the years of research Robert Greene conducted while writing the international bestsellers The 48 Laws of Power, The 33 Strategies of War, and The Art of Seduction and demonstrates that the ultimate form of power is mastery itself. By analyzing the lives of such past masters as Charles Darwin, Benjamin Franklin, Albert Einstein, and Leonard da Vinci, as well as by interviewing nine contemporary masters, including tech guru Paul Graham and animal rights advocate Temple Grandin, Greene debunks our culture’s many myths about genius and distills the wisdom of the ages to reveal the secret to greatness. With this seminal text as a guide, readers will learn how to unlock the passion within and become masters.]]> 368 Robert Greene 014312417X J. 0 to-read 4.35 2012 Mastery
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]]> The 48 Laws of Power 1303 Amoral, cunning, ruthless, and instructive, this multi-million-copy New York Times bestseller is the definitive manual for anyone interested in gaining, observing, or defending against ultimate control � from the author of The Laws of Human Nature.

In the book that People magazine proclaimed “beguiling� and “fascinating,� Robert Greene and Joost Elffers have distilled three thousand years of the history of power into 48 essential laws by drawing from the philosophies of Machiavelli, Sun Tzu, and Carl Von Clausewitz and also from the lives of figures ranging from Henry Kissinger to P.T. Barnum.

Some laws teach the need for prudence (“Law 1: Never Outshine the Master�), others teach the value of confidence (“Law 28: Enter Action with Boldness�), and many recommend absolute self-preservation (“Law 15: Crush Your Enemy Totally�). Every law, though, has one thing in common: an interest in total domination. In a bold and arresting two-color package, The 48 Laws of Power is ideal whether your aim is conquest, self-defense, or simply to understand the rules of the game.]]> 452 Robert Greene 0140280197 J. 0 to-read 4.11 1998 The 48 Laws of Power
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]]> <![CDATA[Adulting 101: #Wisdom4Life (Hardcover) � A Complete Guide on Life Planning, Responsibility and Goal Setting, Perfect Gift for High School & College Graduation (Teenagers, Friends, Family, Graduates)]]> 36040955
Adulting 101 is a clever, compelling, and relevant manual that will show you how to:


Choose your boss, get a job (or at least not lose one) and deal with co-workers


Buy insurance and understand exactly what you need


Begin saving and investing your money


Buy a car


Set goals, prioritize, and get work done


Write a professional email


Navigate sex, dating, and relationships (but not in that order)


Manage your time effectively


Measure success as God sees it


And much more!

This book will give you everything you need to succeed and to make a real impact. It’s a manual of how to change the world, and be the person you were meant to be.]]> 177 Josh Burnette 1424556368 J. 0 to-read 4.04 Adulting 101: #Wisdom4Life (Hardcover) – A Complete Guide on Life Planning, Responsibility and Goal Setting, Perfect Gift for High School & College Graduation (Teenagers, Friends, Family, Graduates)
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]]> <![CDATA[How to Start a Business: The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide to Starting a Small Business from Business Plan to Scaling up + LLC]]> 41789922
2 comprehensive manuscripts in 1 book
Are you excited to start a business?

Do you have an idea, or are just fascinated with the idea of launching and growing your own enterprise?

If so, then congratulations! Starting a business can be a remarkable journey that can change your life for the better.

But before you start, remember the following...

You don't know what you don't know. And what you don't know can be a huge roadblock in business.

You see, most people who start a business make the same mistakes - with both their planning and execution.

You may even make costly yet avoidable errors which cause you to lose huge amounts of money.

But now, you can stay informed with insider tips, usually only known to successful businesspeople, which will guide you and help you to avoid pitfalls.

Tips the majority of Americans don’t know about.

Part 1 of this book
Some of the topics that are discussed in part 2 of this book
So, what are you waiting for? Get this book now and learn more about how to start a business!]]> 144 Greg Shields 1727113748 J. 0 business 3.50 How to Start a Business: The Ultimate Step-By-Step Guide to Starting a Small Business from Business Plan to Scaling up + LLC
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]]> <![CDATA[Operative Traditions: A Book where Ernst Junger and Julius Evola Meet at Last]]> 35880023 Operative Traditions provides a practical and didactic approach to the heritage of the West and the East, focusing on the core values present in traditional craft and art. Through a deep insight into the operative aspects and spiritual character of such disciplines, this book approaches one of the least studied aspects of modern culture: technique and its importance as a key factor for spiritual development.

Operative Traditions uncovers the important ideas of one of the most obscure philosophical works of the 20th century: Julius Evola's Theory and Phenomenology of the Absolute Individual. Evola's gnoseological approach draws from the crisis experienced in modern times by Transcendental Idealism (Kant, Hegel, Schelling) and establishes an immanent critique beyond all discursive relativism and speculation. Evola provides the individual with a series of epistemological "tools" that allow the establishment of transcendent immanence: the projection of the core values of Tradition upon the most diverse and complex human realities. The great value of Evola's philosophy resides in its capacity to be directly applied in the most materialistic, reductionist, and highly technological conditions of the 21st century. Operative Traditions studies these technical conditions, aiming to describe the fundamental framework that influences an individual's traits and habits.

Operative Traditions also examines The Worker (Der Arbeiter, 1932), one of the most misunderstood works by Ernst JUnger. This serves to provide a new dignity for technique and work, no longer regulating these activities to economic or class-related factors, but instead as opus, a means for forging the diamond brilliance of the spirit.

Operative Traditions presents a more appealing and highly artistic vision shared by these figures than is commonly found the political context, instead revealing a creative path where the individual can attain the absolute, persuading all the stars to revolve around him.

Operative Traditions offers a multidisciplinary exposition that aims to establish a dialogue between readers who are interested in the metaphysical aspects of Traditionalism and Perennial Philosophy with a broader range readers who are involved in the actual operative conditions of our time. Operative Traditions aims to provide new perspectives, approaches, and disciplines for all those who want to follow Evola's advice of "riding the tiger," here and now, who are no longer content living as "men among the ruins," and want to become men who strive to develop new creations.]]> 368 Miguel A. Fernandez 0994595867 J. 0 to-read 5.00 Operative Traditions: A Book where Ernst Junger and Julius Evola Meet at Last
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]]> <![CDATA[150 Things You Need to Know Now That You're a Grownup]]> 33898825 ___
Congratulations! You’re done with school and ready to enter the “Real World�...But now what?
If you’re like most people, school did a great job of preparing you academically but failed to give you the practical advice you need to be a fully-fledged independent grownup.
In this book you will learn about things
This book answers these burning practical questions and many, many more.
Captured in these pages are 150 things that you absolutely need to know as a grownup.
Written in simple and easy-to-understand language, Shawn Cornelius eloquently captures the practical side of being a grown-up out on your own, in 150 conveniently digestible pieces.
Order your copy now and learn from a father and a business professional in this must-read for anyone starting out!]]> 264 Shawn Cornelius 0998267201 J. 0 to-read 4.17 150 Things You Need to Know Now That You're a Grownup
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]]> <![CDATA[The Purpose Is Profit: The Truth about Starting and Building Your Own Business]]> 33100035 Do you feel the pull to start your own business?

Tired of working for others and dealing with office politics, eager for control and more money, Ed "Skip" McLaughlin certainly felt it. When he left his high-level corporate position to start not one but two new businesses, his colleagues' reaction was disbelief:

People told me I was crazy. "You are going to fail!"

One of his businesses did fail, but the other thrived. Ed bootstrapped it into an Inc. 500 company and later sold it to a Fortune 100 company. Now, you can learn from his experience--what to do and what not to do--to create your own successful startup. The Purpose Is Profit eliminates the mystery of becoming an entrepreneur. You will learn--


why distinctive competence trumps passion where and when to get funding without losing control how to build an entrepreneurial brand that lasts why profit should be factored into every business decision how ethical behavior breeds trust and unlocks profit As a bonus, The Purpose Is Profit includes two manuals: The Startup Roadmap details the 21 steps you should take to build a profitable business. The Startup Funding Guide delivers the tools you need to fund your business.]]> 328 Ed "Skip" McLaughlin 0986304344 J. 0 to-read 3.40 The Purpose Is Profit: The Truth about Starting and Building Your Own Business
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]]> <![CDATA[Micromastery: Learn Small, Learn Fast, and Unlock Your Potential to Achieve Anything]]> 35456681
Forget spending 10,000 hours in the pursuit of perfecting just one thing. The true path to success and achievement lies in the pursuit of perfecting lots and lots of small things--for a big payoff.

Combining positive psychology, neuroscience, self-help and more, this delightfully illuminating book encourages us to circumvent all the reasons we "can't" learn and grow (we're too busy, it's too complicated, we're not experts, we didn't start when we were young) -- by tackling small, satisfying skills.

Wish you were a seasoned chef? Learn to make a perfect omelette. Dream of being a racecar driver? Perfect a handbrake turn. Wish you could draw? Make Zen circles your first challenge. These small, doable tasks offer a big payoff -- and motivate us to keep learning and growing, with payoffs that include a boost in optimism, confidence, memory, cognitive skills, and more.

Filled with surprising insights and even a compendium of micromastery skills to try yourself, this engaging and inspiring guide reminds us of the simple joy of learning -- and opens the door to limitless, lifelong achievement, one small step at a time.

Micromasteries presented in the book (with illustrations) Learn How to Climb a Rope, Surf Standing Up, Talk for Fifteen Minutes about Any Subject, Bake Artisan Bread, Juggle Four Balls, Learn to Read Japanese in Three Hours, and more.]]> 256 Robert Twigger 0143132326 J. 0 to-read 3.50 2017 Micromastery: Learn Small, Learn Fast, and Unlock Your Potential to Achieve Anything
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]]> <![CDATA[The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Office of the Dead]]> 26859897 264 Catholic Church 193784319X J. 0 christianity, theology 4.77 1988 The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary and Office of the Dead
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]]> <![CDATA[Spiritual Handbook for Catholic Evangelists: How to Win Souls Without Losing Your Own]]> 25901352 192 Jean-Baptiste Chautard 1622822269 J. 0 to-read 5.00 2014 Spiritual Handbook for Catholic Evangelists: How to Win Souls Without Losing Your Own
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]]> <![CDATA[Amazon FBA: How to Create an E-Commerce and Make Passive Income by Selling on Amazon in 2019. A Step by Step Guide for Beginners.]]> 49080673 Are you looking for a way to earn money online and from the comfort of your home? then keep reading...If you have tried other ways to make money online and you have not succeeded or it is the first time you try it, this is the book for you. Many people have a big problem, reaching the potential customer with their product. The solution is Amazon, which needs no introduction. It is the largest market place in the world and sells thousands of products to its customers around the globe every day.
Did you know that you too can sell on Amazon? Yes, in fact Amazon allows third party vendors to take advantage of its proprietary platform, its customers and its warehouses, you will only have to sell your products.

In this book you will learn:
What is Amazon FBA, how it works and we will help you understand the first steps to follow
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What are the best niches to enter to do business with gold?
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Even if you think it gets complicated, in this book you will find all the information you need and by following them step by step you will be able to become a top seller.
Even if you've already tried to sell products on Amazon without success, maybe it's because you didn't have the right information ... in this book instead you'll find the right information that will lead you to success.

BUY the Paperback Version of this Book and get the Kindle Book version for FREESCROLL UP AND CLICK THE BUY BUTTON NOW]]> 117 1693367955 J. 0 to-read 0.0 Amazon FBA: How to Create an E-Commerce and Make Passive Income by Selling on Amazon in 2019. A Step by Step Guide for Beginners.
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