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  Meaning - A Very Short Introduction

  Emma Borg, Sarah A. Fisher

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  Our ability to find meaning in things is one of the most important aspects of human life. But it is also one of the most mysterious. Where does meaning come from? What sorts of things have meaning? And how do we grasp the meaning others want to convey? Meaning: A Very Short Introduction is shaped by exploring possible answers to these questions. 
   
   
   
  Human societies have one particularly important device for expressing and sharing meaning: language. Since our words are paradigm examples of things which have meaning, in this book, Emma Borg and Sarah Fisher use meaning in language as a case study for exploring meaning more generally. They focus on three possible sources for word meaning: things in the world, things in the mind, and social practices, exploring the key approaches thinkers have put forward in each of these arenas. Finally, they end by looking at some concrete applications of the ideas and approaches introduced in the book.

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  How to Make Money - An Ancient...

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  Ancient Romans liked money. But how did they make a living and sometimes even become rich? The Roman economy was dominated by agriculture, but it was surprisingly modern in many ways: the Romans had companies with CEOs, shareholders, and detailed contracts regulated by meticulous laws; systems of banking and taxation; and a wide range of occupations, from merchant and doctor to architect and teacher. The Romans also enjoyed a relatively open society, where some could start from the bottom, work, invest, and grow rich. How to Make Money gathers a wide variety of ancient writings that show how Romans thought about, made, invested, spent, lost, and gave away money. 
   
   
   
  The Roman elite idealized farming and service to the state but treated many other occupations with suspicion or contempt, from money lending to wage labor. But whatever their attitudes, pecunia made the Roman world go round. In the Satyricon, Trimalchio brags about his wealth. Seneca accumulated a fortune—but taught that money can't buy happiness. Eumachia inherited a brick factory from her father, married well, and turned to philanthropy after she was widowed. How to Make Money also takes up some of the most troubling aspects of the Roman economy, slavery and prostitution, which the elite deemed unrespectable but often profited from.

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  Pride and Conceit

  Dr. Elizabeth Ashby, Brian Fawcett

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  This is an audiobook of Bodhi Leaves No.14 by Dr. Elizabeth Ashby and Brian Fawcett, "Pride and Conceit" narrated by Christa Michel. The print edition can be found in the Pariyatti Edition of Collected Bodhi Leaves Vol. I (https://store.pariyatti.org/collected-bodhi-leaves-vol-1). 
   
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  "Pride in all its forms devolves from self-esteem, which is in reality “ego-worship.” It stems, so they say, from Greed, the first of the Roots of Evil. The thought here is rather subtle: when the ordinary person thinks of greed he thinks first of what one puts into one’s stomach—that second helping of plum-pudding, or eating a pound of candies in a single evening. The commentators of old were much more drastic. Greed is “delight in one’s own possessions.” Hence we can be greedy about anything to which we have affixed the label “mine.” My car, my table, my cat, my best beloved. The greedy aspect of conceit is when we “take delight” in our own good qualities or capacities.. 
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  "Few of us are free from pride in one form or another. We know that in the interests of spiritual development it must be eradicated. We are taught as much, and accept the teaching without question. But the method by which pride may be eliminated is a problem not easy to solve, and the indirect, sweeping precepts of the sages are of little practical help to us. It is all very well saying: “Eradicate this, and eradicate that,” but what we want to know is, “How may we go about it?” 
  In the first place: what is pride?"

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  American Gulags - Marxist...

  David L. Goetsch, Oliver L....

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  American Gulags show us how to overcome the Marxist indoctrination which has swept across the American government education system. 
   
    
   
  America's system of colleges and universities was once the best in the world. It contributed immeasurably to America's status as the most powerful, productive, and prosperous nation on the globe. Unfortunately, those days are long gone. Today from kindergarten through twelfth grade in the government school system, teaching reading, writing, and math have been supplanted by Marxist indoctrination. Our colleges and universities have become the final training grounds and launching pads for the next waves of Marxist activists. This book equips every American to turn this travesty around.

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  The Coach’s Toolkit

  Santiago Machain

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  The Coach's Toolkit is the second book in the transformational The Coaching Evolution Series. Designed for aspiring and practicing coaches, this guide bridges the gap between foundational knowledge and powerful application. Within its pages, readers will discover essential coaching frameworks like GROW, SMART goals, and SWOT analysis, and learn how to use them with integrity and flexibility. 
  The book dives deep into career mapping, entrepreneurial planning, personal branding, and financial mindset coaching. It equips readers to work with both job seekers and business clients—guiding them through career transitions, startup scaling, market discovery, networking, and beyond.  
  Whether you're a new coach seeking structure or an experienced coach refining your craft, this book offers actionable insights, rich context, and practical wisdom to elevate your practice and your clients' outcomes.

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  7 Principles of Nature - How We...

  Aldrich Chan PSY.D.

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  Of all relationships, the connection between humanity and nature is most sacred. 
  For more than 2,500 years, humans have strayed from nature, challenging humanity with immeasurable consequences.  
  In 7 Principles of Nature, neuropsychologist Aldrich Chan unravels the roots of this misalignment through a compelling theory of its development, charting three critical phases that lead to a misguided future. Blending the rigor of science with the wisdom of Daoism—an ancient philosophy rooted in nature—Dr. Chan reveals a path toward integration. Packed with insightful reflections and practical techniques, 7 Principles of Nature is a must-read for reclaiming connection and empowering mental health.

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