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  Chinese philosophy The classic...

  Lao Tzu, Sun Tzu, Confucius,...

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  "Chinese Philosophy: The Classic Collection" is a comprehensive anthology that explores the rich philosophical traditions of ancient China. This book features key texts such as "The Analects," which contains the teachings of Confucius, and "Tao Te Ching," a foundational text of Taoism. It also includes "Musings of a Chinese Mystic," offering insights from the enigmatic sage Chuang Tzu, as well as "The Sayings of Mencius," presenting the ethical and political philosophy of Mencius. Lastly, "The Art of War" provides strategic wisdom from the renowned military strategist Sun Tzu. Together, these texts offer readers a profound understanding of Chinese philosophy, covering topics such as ethics, governance, spirituality, and warfare, making it an essential resource for anyone interested in Eastern philosophy and culture.Contents:Lao Tzu. Tao Te ChingSun Tzu. The Art of WarConfucius. AnalectsChuang Tzu. Musings of a Chinese MysticThe Sayings of Mencius. Book 1

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  Women Are Angry - The Times...

  Jennifer Cox

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  The Times Self-Help Book of the Year 2024 'Jennifer's intelligence, compassion and experience as a psychotherapist make this a game-changer and a must-read for women and the men who love us.' Shaparak Khorsandi 'A revelation and resource for not just women, but everyone.'  Soraya Chemaly, author of Rage Becomes Her and The Resilience MythWhat if you aren't depressed?What if you don't have chronic fatigue?What if you are just... angry?In a world where patience is a virtue and being a good girl is for life, women are never allowed to truly express their anger - and it is making us ill. After a lifetime of being told to repress it, to hide it away and fear it, anger has begun to manifest in female bodies in myriad ways we can't control. And the results are alarming.  In this powerful and eye-opening book, psychotherapist Jennifer Cox takes us on a journey from cradle to grave revealing how, at every stage of our lives, women are conditioned not to speak out or 'make a fuss'. Jennifer draws on her wealth of therapeutic experience to show us how to tune in to our feelings of frustration and offers us the tools to express what we have subdued for so long.Women are Angry will show you where your rage is hiding - and how to let it out.

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  On the Shortness of Life: Stoic...

  Seneca

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  Discover timeless wisdom and practical insights in "On the Shortness of Life" by Seneca, now available as an engaging audiobook. 
  Seneca, the renowned Stoic philosopher, offers profound reflections on how to live a meaningful and fulfilling life in this timeless work. With clarity and eloquence, he explores the importance of valuing time, embracing the present moment, and cultivating inner peace amidst life's challenges. 
  Through Seneca's teachings, listeners will gain valuable perspectives on topics such as the pursuit of wealth, the nature of happiness, and the art of self-reflection. His words resonate across centuries, offering guidance that remains as relevant today as it was in ancient Rome. 
  Narrated with depth and sincerity, this audiobook invites listeners to contemplate their own lives and embrace Seneca's teachings as a path to personal growth and self-improvement. Whether you're seeking inspiration, guidance, or simply a deeper understanding of Stoic philosophy, "On the Shortness of Life" offers profound insights that will enrich your journey. 
  So don't miss out on this opportunity to enrich your life with timeless wisdom. Start listening to "On the Shortness of Life" today and embark on a transformative journey toward a more meaningful and fulfilling existence.

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  False Front - The Failed Promise...

  Kenneth Lowande

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  A provocative new perspective on presidential power. 
   
   
   
  Border walls, school bathrooms, student loans, gun control, diversity, abortion, climate change—today, nothing seems out of reach for the president's pen. But after all the press releases, ceremonies, and speeches, shockingly little gets done. The American presidency promises to solve America's problems, but presidents' unilateral solutions are often weak, even empty. 
   
   
   
  Kenneth Lowande argues this is no accident. The US political system is not set up to allow presidents to solve major policy problems, yet it lays these problems at their doorstep, and there is no other elected official better positioned to attract attention by appearing to govern. Like any politician, presidents are strategic actors who seek symbolic wins. They pursue executive actions, even when they know that these will fail, because doing so allows them to put on a compelling show for key constituencies. But these empty presidential actions are not without their costs: they divert energy from effective government—and, over time, undermine public trust. Drawing on thousands of executive actions, news coverage, interviews, and presidential archives, False Front shows that the real root of presidential power is in what presidents can get away with not doing.

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  Start of the Vietnam War The:...

  Editors Charles River

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  The Vietnam War could have been called a comedy of errors if the consequences weren’t so deadly and tragic. In 1951, while war was raging in Korea, the United States began signing defense pacts with nations in the Pacific, intending to create alliances that would contain the spread of Communism. As the Korean War was winding down, America joined the Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, pledging to defend several nations in the region from Communist aggression. One of those nations was South Vietnam.  
  	Before the Vietnam War, most Americans would have been hard pressed to locate Vietnam on a map. South Vietnamese President Diệm’s regime was extremely unpopular, and war broke out between Communist North Vietnam and South Vietnam around the end of the 1950s. Kennedy’s administration tried to prop up the South Vietnamese with training and assistance, but the South Vietnamese military was feeble. A month before his death, Kennedy signed a presidential directive withdrawing 1,000 American personnel, and shortly after Kennedy’s assassination, new President Lyndon B. Johnson reversed course, instead opting to expand American assistance to South Vietnam. 
  	The post-analysis of war is a complicated and process that benefits from hindsight, and the involvement of the United States in Vietnam over about a decade was no exception. Never formally declared as a “war,” the Vietnam War was not fought in clean lines or with clear missions. Viewers of the evening news listening to the “box score” of killed and wounded each night had at best a hazy notion of what was happening a world away in Southeast Asia. If anything, their leaders were both attentive to reelection and on a certain level were themselves unsure of what was truly taking place. A military draft that sent over 50,000 American soldiers to their deaths was triggered by a resolution sought by President Lyndon B. Johnson in a decision to contain communism in a distant Asian land. 

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  The Popcorn Principles - A...

  John Gaspard

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  Take your novel to the next level.  
  Unlock the power of the silver screen with The Popcorn Principles, a guide to fiction and novel writing. 
  It will help you: 
  • Craft unforgettable characters 
  • Write compelling scenes 
  • Hide exposition 
  • Structure powerful endings 
  With this book (and the movies it draws on), you'll learn the tools and techniques used by screenwriters, which you can apply to your own writing. 
  Craft your next novel and become a better writer with The Popcorn Principles. (Popcorn not included.) 
  Includes interviews and tips from Roger Corman, Jon Favreau, Steven Soderbergh, George Romero, Bob Odenkirk, Stuart Gordon, Miranda July, Academy-Award winner Kenneth Lonergan, editor Carol Littleton ("The Big Chill"), Dan O'Bannon ("Alien"), Tom DiCillo ("Living in Oblivion), Academy-Award nominees Whit Stillman ("Metropolitan") and Dan Futterman ("Capote"), and Alex Cox ("Repo Man").

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