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Democracy on Trial (the verdict)    by Chris Degenhardt
Price: $5.00 USD. 34900 words. Published on August 10, 2010. .

This book shows how the democratic principle developed, as witnesses, such as Plato and Aristotle, come forward in time to explain their roles in developing Democracy in ancient Greece. Famous scientists give testimony concerning the importance of creative physics in serving to bring about Global democracy for the survival of humanity.
Understanding Aristotle: The Virtues    by Hercules Bantas
Price: $0.99 USD. 2300 words. Published on January 6, 2011. .

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'.
The Jewel Collar    by Christine Karol Roberts
Price: $4.99 USD. 2650 words. Published on January 16, 2011. .

The Jewel Collar is the story of a Maltese dog, Aristotle, who moves from the beach house to a new home so his Mommy,an attorney,can be closer to the Courthouse and train station. It's Christmas & Ari is very sad. He misses his garden friends. Ari decides to share the jewels on his Jewel Collar with birds and animals in the Floral Park garden.The lesson is that a child can make friends by sharing.
Understanding Philosophy: Volume I    by Hercules Bantas
Price: $2.99 USD. 16550 words. Published on January 17, 2011. .

These six guides are designed for students as introductions to complex philosophical concepts and ideas. Topics covered include deliberative democracy, justice as fairness by Rawls, Aristotles' virtues, Kant's concepts and intuitions, Palto's Symposium, and essay writing strategies.
Hannah the Hummingbird    by Christine Karol Roberts
Price: $4.99 USD. 2880 words. Published on March 1, 2011. .

Hannah the Hummingbird is a children's picture book about Hannah,a member of the Garden Friends Club and her two babies, Hayley and Harry. Hannah builds her nest in Ari's garden, surrounded by the birds and animals, all members of the Garden Friends Club. It is a charming story detailing the adventures of Hannah and her baby hummingbirds from hatch to first flight. Ages 4-8. 74 color pictures.
An Introduction to Western Philosophy    by Matt McGinniss
Price: Free! 12840 words. Published on March 20, 2011. .

Biographies and key ideas of twenty of the most important western philosophers, from Socrates, Plato and Aristotle to Nietzsche, Foucault and Derrida.
Alexander the Great: Tactician or Eagle?    by John J. Donnangelo
Price: Free! 10380 words. Published on April 25, 2011. .

Was Alexander the Great a Tactician or an Eagle? In addition to being skilled in the tactics of planning and coordinating military forces in battle, he also possessed the keen vision of an eagle by “seeing” what his adversaries might be planning and then to counterattack. Was he a military genius or a lucky adolescent? Let us delve deeper into his life and examine the factors.
Finding Happiness in a Society Full of Narcissism    by David Thomas
Price: $2.99 USD. 19370 words. Published on August 30, 2011. .

The book identifies the most common error made in today's society that causes people to be unhappy. Despite an unremittingly hedonistic pursuit of instant gratification, the deep and satisfying glow of real happiness still can’t be achieved. However, this book shows how small changes to an individual's behaviour can have massive positive effects that lead to true happiness.
Do I Exist? And Other Philosophical Questions    by Andy Marlow
Price: $0.99 USD. 29370 words. Published on September 22, 2011. .

Ever found yourself plagued by deep questions? This cheap, accessible book gives you a basic introduction to philosophical issues drawing on the works of philosophers from Descartes to Sartre through Kant and Nietzsche. Don’t know who they are? Don’t worry- each chapter ends with a “Philosophical Who’s Who” giving you a brief biography of the life and works of each major philosopher.
Polythrýleta. Sistemas explicativos y mutación conceptual en el pensamiento griego.    by Editorial Rhesis
Price: $3.99 USD. 92090 words. Published on October 13, 2011. .

Los orígenes de la tradición occidental pertenecen a la categoría de “polythrýleta”cosas muy discutidas. La experiencia griega está transida de una mutación conceptual de surgimiento paulatino y recreación vertiginosa.