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Living With Yourself: A voyage of discovery    by Albert Low
Price: $4.99 USD. 56920 words. Published by Ebook Launch  on October 28, 2009. .

In this book Albert Low invites you to put into practice the benefits of Zen. He uses the words of Descartes, "I think, therefore I am," as a springboard to a deeper pool of wisdom to be found in Zen Buddhism. Written with clarity, he uses Christian, Sufi and Hindu sources as well as Zen Buddhist. By so doing, he explains Zen in Western terms, making it accessible both in theory and in practice.
Hume's Fork    by Ron Cooper
Price: $9.99 USD. 100710 words. Published by Bancroft Press on November 18, 2009. .

A comic drama about philosophy, family, religion, and, of course, professional wrestling. Barely adequate philosophy professor Legare Hume has a mind-body problem. No matter how far he goes, no matter how hard he thinks, he can’t escape the world he lives in. Hume’s Fork is a brilliantly satirical and philosophical novel, every bit as funny as it is intelligent—a true original.
Newton and His Apple & Simple Newton Physics    by Murat Uhrayoglu
Price: $3.99 USD. 71720 words. Published on March 15, 2011. .

"Why did the apple fall out of the tree? Does everything fall? What makes things fall? Can anything stop things from falling? Are the sun, moon, and stars falling? Why don't they ever hit the ground? So many questions. Newton spent many years answering these questions by thinking and doing experiments. This book telling this excellent biographic story very simple, teaching and amazingly.."
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.
Understanding Descartes: I am, I exist    by Hercules Bantas
Price: $0.99 USD. 2440 words. Published on March 28, 2011. .

In Meditations on First Philosophy, René Descartes uses rational thought to argue that his essence exists in his thoughts alone. This guide will outline the reasoning Descartes' uses in establishing his theory of knowledge that he argues is necessary to form a 'pro
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.
Descartes Meets Darwin in Podunk    by Jamie McNabb
Price: $2.99 USD. 16090 words. Published on November 18, 2011. .

(SHORT STORY, INCLUDES BONUS MATERIAL) Natural selection. What a racket! When it comes to evolution, disadvantaged species doesn't always roll over and die out. Where's it written that's what's gotta happen? Sometimes the endangered species engages in preemptive action. After all, who wants to become extinct?
Notes on Philosophy    by Larry Clevenger
Price: $2.99 USD. 28700 words. Published by Fideli Publishing on February 15, 2012. .

Starting with brief biographies of the great philosophers, including Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and Descartes in part one, and moving through other forms and ways of thinking this book is a nice introduction to the world of philosophy.