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Swimming in the Lunacy    by Shine
Price: $2.99 USD. 7040 words. Language: English. Published on April 20, 2013. Fiction » Poetry » Contemporary Poetry.

This is a collection of Poetic conversations with the moon, written as if to a friend, mentor, lover, God, hoping to find answers to life's most important questions. It is a search for one's deepest self, and the desire to survive despite the loneliness and pains of life. When we find our reason to live, surmounting the obstacles becomes meaningful. The journey is its own reward. Live on!
The Art of Living - 21st Century Epicureanism    by Kay Allen
Price: $5.00 USD. 9220 words. Language: English. Published on May 10, 2010. Nonfiction » Philosophy » Contemporary philosophy.

The philosophy of Epicurus adapted to the modern age showing how one can live a happy life. Simple, direct, and readily understandable, Epicurus developed his philosophy for everyone.
Kung Fu en Una Taza de Té    by Alfonso Araujo
Price: $2.99 USD. 14110 words. Language: Spanish. Published on March 19, 2013. Nonfiction » Philosophy » Asian philosophy.

(5.00 from 2 reviews)
Este no es un libro acerca de cómo patear o golpear a un oponente. Kung Fu no es algo que haces, sino la manera en la que lo haces. Es el arte de la perfección, el arte de la Profundidad. Una manera de entender el mundo. Cada cosa que hacemos, la podemos hacer con o sin Kung Fu. Es nuestra decisión.
Hero with a Thousand Faces (A BookCaps Study Guide)    by BookCaps
Price: $2.99 USD. 6870 words. Language: English. Published on March 1, 2012. Nonfiction » Philosophy » Essays.

The perfect companion to Joseph Campbell’s "Hero with a Thousand Faces," this study guide contains a chapter by chapter analysis of the book, a summary of the plot, and a guide to major themes. BookCap Study Guides do not contain text from the actual book, and are not meant to be purchased as alternatives to reading the book.
Kung Fu in a Cup of Tea    by Alfonso Araujo
Price: $2.99 USD. 15730 words. Language: English. Published on March 18, 2013. Nonfiction » Philosophy » Asian philosophy.

These brief texts are the result of 20 years of study and practice, but this is not a book about how to throw a punch or kick an opponent. Kung Fu is not a thing you do, but how you do things. It is a way to look at life. Anything you do, whether fighting or sipping tea, can be done either with or without Kung Fu. It's our decision.
An Introduction to Western Philosophy    by Matt McGinniss
Price: $2.99 USD. 12840 words. Language: English. Published on March 20, 2011. Nonfiction » Philosophy » Biography.

Biographies and key ideas of twenty of the most important western philosophers, from Socrates, Plato and Aristotle to Nietzsche, Foucault and Derrida.
Jen Hancock's Handy Humanism Handbook    by Jennifer Hancock
Price: $0.99 USD. 11700 words. Language: English. Published on July 30, 2011. Nonfiction » Philosophy » Contemporary philosophy.

0.75 star(4.67 from 3 reviews)
This book is written to provide a quick overview of the philosophy of Humanism. Humanism is one of the most influential and yet most maligned philosophies of all time. Unfortunately, most people don’t know anything about it. I intend to change that with this book. Consider yourself introduced.
How We Create Reality    by Alan D Smith
Price: $1.99 USD. 5970 words. Language: English. Published on April 13, 2013. Nonfiction » Philosophy » Metaphysics.

"How We Create Reality" is a crash course in manifestation. In simple, concise language, the author takes you on a step-by-step, guided tour of this universal law that has been kept from you. A quick read, it must be read multiple times to gain a full understanding. It changes your view of reality, enabling you to rid easily yourself of negative mind-talk that makes life less that you want.
The Humanist Approach to Grief and Grieving    by Jennifer Hancock
Price: $1.49 USD. 10370 words. Language: English. Published on April 4, 2013. Nonfiction » Self-improvement » Death, Grief, Bereavement.

How to grieve and maintain your sanity. A rational and compassionate approach to bereavement. Non-religious individuals who are experiencing grief need a resource that they can turn to as they process their grief. They need a resource that will help them cope, as Humanists, with the emotional trauma that is the grieving process. This is that book.
The Ethical Philosophy of Bertrand Russell    by Dr. Ramendra
Price: $0.99 USD. 4190 words. Language: English. Published on April 20, 2011. Nonfiction » Philosophy » Contemporary philosophy.

Based on full length book of the same title. A critical exposition of the ethical philosophy of Bertrand Russell. Traces the development of Russell's ethical ideas from cognitivism (similar to G. E. Moore) to non-cognitivism (similar to A.J.Ayer).Concludes with author, Dr. Ramendra's critical comments on Russell's ethical ideas.(This is the second revised and expanded version of the ebook.)