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The Art of Politics & Campaigning - How Sun Tzu Can Advance Your Political Aspirations    by Allan  Sand
Price: $8.99 USD. 22940 words. Language: English. Published on April 28, 2012. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Democracy.

This book was written to help you win a campaign - that is, the person who can build the greatest coalition of supporters, - wins. It might be for any kind of elective office, or a position that requires the collection of public support. If you are the candidate or active in supporting a candidate, study this material.
L'art de mentir    by Mark Twain
Price: $4.50 USD. 8460 words. Language: French. Published by Editions de  L'Herne  on April 25, 2012. Nonfiction » Philosophy » Ethics & moral philosophy.

Sur la décadence dans l’art de mentir est l’occasion d’une méditation « amorale » sur l’art de « bien » mentir dans une société où l’apparence de vérité tient lieu de vertu. Puisque nous devons mentir, faisons-le bien. Plutôt ne pas mentir que de mentir mal.
Lila's Child: An Inquiry Into Quality    by Dan Glover
Price: $9.99 USD. 174430 words. Language: English. Published on February 13, 2012. Nonfiction » Philosophy » American philosophy.

Lila's Child chronicles the first year of the Lila Squad discussion group... an Internet list devoted to the works of Robert M. Pirsig. This discussion focuses upon his second novel, Lila: An Inquiry into Morals although his first book Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Value is also discussed a great deal.
Why: An Agnostic Perspective on the Meaning of Life    by Travis Haan
Price: Free! 42470 words. Language: English. Published on February 6, 2012. Nonfiction » Philosophy » Contemporary philosophy.

A logical attempt to analysis of the meaning of life. It comes to the conclusion that even if we can never know the true meaning of life we still have to use logic to deduce what to do with our lives. The most logical thing we can do with our lives is to grow to our full potential as sentient beings.
In G-d We Trust: A Handbook of Values for Americans    by Sichos In English 
Price: $4.00 USD. 17400 words. Language: English. Published on November 16, 2011. Nonfiction » Philosophy » American philosophy.

The Rebbe's vision of America which is communicated in the pages that follow focuses on our past -- the roots of our national heritage -- and our present -- the positive and negative forces operating within our culture. And it allows us to look to the horizon, showing how the end of peace and prosperity to be introduced by Mashiach is within our grasp.
The Life of Allism    by Daniel June
Price: $2.99 USD. 97600 words. Language: English. Published on September 9, 2011. Nonfiction » Philosophy » American philosophy.

What if philosophy, religion, art, science, and history can merge in one collective system? Allism gives us the tools to live a creative life and achieve our divinity here on earth. "The Life of Allism," the first volume of the book, "The Perfect Idius," introduces a system that begins with the needs of Man, and ends with the universal All. Learn how to achieve your creative apotheosis.
Understanding Thomas Sowell    by Richard Patterson
Price: $2.99 USD. 107780 words. Language: English. Published on June 22, 2011. Nonfiction » Politics and Current Affairs » Social policy.

An examination of the underlying assumptions in Sowell's libertarian analysis of society with a view to pinpointing exactly where liberals are most likely to part company with him. Starting with Sowell’s view of the role of intellectuals in our society, Patterson digs down into the conceptions of knowledge and reason underlying Sowell’s ideas about social processes, justice, and morality.
Hints, Tips, Comments, Questions, Suggestions, How to’s, and Downright Commonsense    by Gee Jay
Price: $0.99 USD. 14430 words. Language: English. Published on May 11, 2011. Nonfiction » Philosophy » American philosophy.

This is a collection of one liners, memory joggers, comments, How To's, Commonsense phrases and Suggestions that I've collected over the years. Hopefully, they will capture your interest and reading enjoyment.
The Riddle of Steel    by Jason Stuart
Price: Free! 3520 words. Language: English. Published on May 11, 2011. Nonfiction » Transportation » Motorcycles.

An stark, realist glimpse at what it means to ride.
Virtue    by kato139
Price: $1.00 USD. 1180 words. Language: English. Published on March 27, 2011. Nonfiction » Philosophy » American philosophy.

Who is the virtuous man, and how does his virtue affect himself and the world around him? Throughout history, men have believed themselves to be just, yet in actuality their virtues mask cruel depravity on a scale seen over and over across history through the form of despotic rules and indifferent populations. How has this come about? In "Virtue", Kato ponders these questions of virtue.