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  Essays: First Series Heroism

  Ralph Waldo Emerson

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  True heroism does not seek applause. It does not wear armor or demand recognition. It walks quietly, steady in its purpose, untouched by fear or flattery. In Heroism, Ralph Waldo Emerson strips away the illusions of grandeur and reveals the essence of courage: a quiet, unwavering commitment to one's own principles.
  This is not a celebration of warriors or conquerors but of those who face the world with integrity, who move through life unshaken by its storms. Emerson's hero is not molded by circumstance but by an inner law, a deep sense of self that refuses to bend to convention or compromise. True bravery, he argues, is not found in extraordinary moments but in the quiet persistence of a soul that remains true to itself.
  Part of Essays: First Series, Heroism is an invitation to look beyond the theatrical and into the enduring. It is a reminder that the greatest strength is not in domination but in self-possession. To read it is to reconsider what it means to be fearless.

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  For Greater Things: The Story of...

  William T. Kane

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  Saint Stanislaus Kostka was a 16th century Polish novice in the Society of Jesus.  Polish nobleman John Kostka was not pleased with the spiritual inclinations of his second son. He did all he could to discourage Stanislaus’s desire for Christian service.  Paul, a brother two years older than Stanslaus, bullied him and tried to lure him into more worldly pursuits.  Stanislaus was determined to join the Society of Jesus. To demonstrate his determination, Stanislaus walked the long and dangerous 350 miles from Vienna to Rome. He made the trip alone depending on the charity of others and there was accepted into the Society of Jesus as a novice on his 17th birthday.  During his short time as a novice his religious fervor and piety were amazing. He was beatification in 1605; and he canonized on 31 December 1726.  - Summary by Wikipedia and Phil Chenevert

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  Too Young for Bingo - A...

  Kayla Crockett

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  I was 35 when I accidentally moved into a 55+ community. 
  This is what no one warned me about. 
  When I married my husband and moved to Florida, I never expected to become the youngest resident in a neighborhood built for retirees. What started as a practical decision quickly turned into an unexpected social experiment—one filled with curiosity, judgment, kindness, awkward questions, and moments of genuine connection. 
  Too Young for Bingo is a candid, often funny memoir about navigating life as a 35-year-old woman inside a 55+ community. From learning the unspoken rules to answering the same questions over and over again, this book explores what happens when you don’t fit neatly into the box people expect you to be in. 
  This isn’t a guidebook. 
  It’s not a how-to. 
  It’s a story about belonging, identity, and finding humor in places you never planned to end up. 
  If you’ve ever felt out of place, misunderstood, or quietly curious about what life is really like behind the gates of a 55+ community—this book is for you. 
  Based on a true story.

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  I'm Single Because I Hate My...

  Sarah Amy Jennifer Jones

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  “To be fair, there are lots of reasons I’m single, but some of my friends’ husbands certainly make me happy with that choice.” 
  In this series of essays, Sarah Amy Jennifer Jones (not her real name), a self-described hot mess masquerading as a normal human being discusses love, relationships, and the often confusing life of a true, modern-day spinster. 
  Join her for the laughs, misery, and insights that only someone with too much time on their hands can deliver.

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  The Only Band in the World -...

  Ryan Bird

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  The Only Band In The World is the first and only authorised book on Twenty One Pilots. 
  Having been granted access to the world of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun for over a decade, author and former Rock Sound Editor and Creative Director Ryan Bird has documented the pair’s rise more closely and intimately than any other journalist on the planet. 
  From encountering the band in his hometown during the touring cycle for the band's major label debut Vessel, to being given a front-row seat throughout the culture-shifting phenomenon of Blurryface and its successor Trench, to working with the pair on their incredible cover of My Chemical Romance’s ‘Cancer’, to a raw and startlingly honest journey through the world of Scaled And Icy carried out during the recording process of Clancy, Ryan’s emotive and powerful stories have given fans across the world a rare glimpse into the heart and soul of one of the world's most important, fiercely private bands. 
  Narrated by Ryan, this audiobook version contains all main chapters of the book, as well as intimate chapter introductions that bring listeners closer to the stories than ever before. 
  Where supported, this audiobook also includes a complimentary, supplemental PDF featuring additional content. 
  Inside the PDF you’ll find: 
  •	Written Foreword by Josh Dun and written Afterword by Tyler Joseph. 
  •	The Vault: An additional section featuring a mix of rare and never-before-published Q&A interviews with Tyler and Josh. 
  (Note: This supplemental PDF is available only where supported by the retailer)

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  Me Too: A Therapist's Journey to...

  Demarra West

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  A story of trauma, survival, and healing, narrated in the author’s own voice. 
  This gripping and emotional journey takes you through Demarra's triumph over the adversity of complex childhood trauma into a life rooted in joy, purpose, and love.  
  Demarra’s earliest memory of trauma came at six although the violence she witnessed at the hands of her stepfather was present long before that. By the time she was thirteen, Demarra experienced eight Adverse Childhood Experiences which nearly caused her to take her own life. Many people, including professionals positioned to help her, such as her therapist, had written her off, as she endured nearly all-consuming pain that only trauma and grief can bring.  
  More than thirty years later from that first memory of trauma, being a successful therapist and entrepreneur, and a wife and mother, Demarra realized that she too, had deep healing to do.  
  This awakening caused Demarra to start again, leaving behind everything that was familiar to her, including a loving husband of fifteen years, and moving into uncharted territory in search of herself, and all that had been lost. 
  As a therapist and holistic practitioner, Demarra offers insight for readers seeking to overcome past trauma and live abundantly in every area of their lives. But equally important, it’s for those charged to support survivors so they can begin the healing process immediately. 
  As listeners journey through the story, they are left with a resonant and hopeful promise, an assurance that, no matter who we are, and what we’ve been through, the path to healing and joy is not only possible but part of our birthright and inherently worth pursuing.

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