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Fundamental Alexis de Tocqueville: A Practical Guide to Democracy in America    by Michael Ziccardi
Price: $1.99 USD. 18490 words. Language: English. Published on March 2, 2013. Nonfiction » Philosophy » American philosophy.

This book is one of a series that have been extracted in its entirety from M. James Ziccardi’s "Fundamentals of Western Philosophy." It is intended to serve as a primer for students of political philosophy and especially Tocqueville’s masterpiece, "Democracy in America".
On Individualism and Conformity: Borat, Wall Street and the Problem with Cults    by Jules Okapi
Price: $2.99 USD. 9090 words. Language: English. Published by White Sun Press  on February 12, 2013. Nonfiction » Philosophy » American philosophy.

This essay embarks on a discussion of the current conceptions of individualism and identity in the United States, and how this gets warped in such a way as to actually reinforce conformity and compliance. Part of The Brain Trust series, by Jules Okapi, a series of philosophical and political essays.
Obama Cries For Some    by Timothy Conerson
Price: $0.99 USD. 1240 words. Language: English. Published on December 31, 2012. Nonfiction » Philosophy » American philosophy.

This month's issue of Soul Speak includes: Identify Yourself, No Coincidence, Anti-Christ, Obama Cries For Some, The Soul's Struggle, Ready to Die, and What is Your Village Like?
Chaos Theory    by Lenora Popa
Price: $2.00 USD. 11520 words. Language: English. Published on November 27, 2012. Nonfiction » Philosophy » American philosophy.

A collection of articles on contriversial subjects. Inspired by the concept of the chaos theory, they are meant to invoke discussion and thought on the subjects to help people figure out what they believe when it comes to each subject.
My Philosophy In 100 Thoughts    by Timothy Conerson
Price: $0.99 USD. 1910 words. Language: English. Published on August 27, 2012. Nonfiction » Philosophy » American philosophy.

This book is an attempt to share the philosophical views of Timothy Conerson, co-founder of the Mighty Pen Center for Literacy & Research.
A Book of Business Philosophy    by Ken Lord
Price: $1.00 USD. 17680 words. Language: English. Published on July 28, 2012. Nonfiction » Business & Economics » Personal success.

You’re setting up a business. You know the product or service. You’ll locate customers. You’ve given it all you have. Suddenly you discover that others painted too rosy a picture of the possibilities, and have cut corners. This book has 20 principles to ethically guide your business and motivate its success, when others in the same business are failing. It’s a short read and well worth your time.
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.
Virtue    by Kato
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.
Our travels with it    by Mark Gross
Price: Free! 13750 words. Language: English. Published on January 27, 2011. Nonfiction » Philosophy » American philosophy.

Stream of consciousness description of road trips my wife and I have taken around the North American continent with focus on Outside-the-Box thinking.
Understanding Aristotle: The Virtues    by Hercules Bantas
Price: $0.99 USD. 2300 words. Language: English. Published on January 6, 2011. Nonfiction » Philosophy » American philosophy.

This guide covers Book 2 of Aristotle's Nicomachean Ethics in which he discusses the virtues. It explains the difference between moral and intellectual virtues, what Aristotle means by 'happiness', what he considers vices, and his 'doctrine of the mean'.