Altiora Publications


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Altiora Publications is a specialist publisher of quality scientific and philosophical books.

Established in 1994, Altiora is one of the oldest eBook sellers on the World Wide Web. Its Software Engineering project management titles have been selling continuous since 1994.

Altiora began publishing print books in 2009. It currently has 10 titles in print and 24 eBook titles. New titles are being added every month.

Altiora makes its titles available at reasonable cost for both print and eBook versions to make them accessible to readers, particularly students, for whom the high price of books is a barrier.

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The Dhammapada: Your Guide on the Path to Enlightenment in the 21st Century    by David Tuffley
Price: $4.95 USD. 42610 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on May 29, 2012. .

The Dhammapada is a foundational text of the Theravada Buddhist tradition. It is a collection of 423 verses, grouped into 26 themes that the Buddha was fond of telling to those who would gather around and listen. They are the oral teachings of the Enlightened One. How delightful it is to imagine him under a shady tree with a group of people around him, telling these gems of spiritual instruction.
Beautiful Words: a Dictionary    by David Tuffley
Price: $1.99 USD. 6690 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on May 23, 2012. .

As English has evolved, words that were once in common usage have slipped out of usage. Some are delightful, others not so much. This eBook blows the dust off over a thousand delightful words, bringing them back to life for a whole new audience. So if you enjoy words for their own sake, or know someone who does, this is the book for you. Makes a great gift.
Airline Passenger Etiquette: Guide to Modern Airline Travel    by David Tuffley
Price: Free! 3580 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on April 25, 2012. .

What is it about airline travel (in Coach/Economy) that brings out the worst in people? Brief and to the point, this short eBook is written in plain English for anyone travelling on airlines who wants to make the experience more enjoyable. Follow the advice for a trouble-free flight. It is written by a seasoned traveller with the keen eye of the social scientist.
The Four Sublime States: The Brahmaviharas    by David Tuffley
Price: $3.99 USD. 8390 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on February 9, 2012. .

The Four Sublime States are the best possible relationship with the world and everyone in it. They also offer the possibility of liberation from the cycle of re-birth when your time comes to leave this life. Could there be a more worthy goal in life than this? The Buddha urged us to adopt these sublime states, making them our habitual state of mind with which to embrace the entire world.
Charismatic Leadership: A How to Guide    by David Tuffley
Price: $4.95 USD. 15760 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on January 29, 2012. .

Charisma is a subtle light that shines from within a person who is living their life to its fullest potential. It is perceived as the result of certain outward behaviors, yet true charisma comes from deep within a person approaching self-realization. This heightened awareness has been called enlightenment, Satori, awakening. In this book it is called self-actualization. Find out how you can do it.
Anger Management: a Self-Help Guide    by David Tuffley
Price: $1.99 USD. 4530 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on January 15, 2012. .

Anger Management: a Self-Help Guide gives you a fresh perspective on the nature of anger. Once you see it in this new light, it becomes easier to manage. You understand what it is. It will never go away completely since it is part of human nature, but it can be brought under control so that it does not continue to create problems for you or the people around you.
The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius: A Primer    by David Tuffley
Price: $2.99 USD. 15420 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on January 10, 2012. .

The Meditations of Marcus Aurelius is a perennial, belonging to a very special category of book that has but a few members out of the millions of books ever published; longevity. It has a simple, powerful message that is as fresh and useful today as it was nearly two thousand years ago. The greater the Truth, the more simply it can be put. Put it to work in your own life and live better.
The Ethical Technologist    by David Tuffley
Price: $9.95 USD. 24890 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on December 29, 2011. .

The Ethical Technologist is an exploration of what it is to be a change agent during this most dynamic period of human history. Ethical conduct in technology development comes down to a simple, two-part proposition; people must be told what the consequences of using a technology will be and give their informed consent, and secondly, that they must not be harmed by using it.
The Enchiridion of Epictetus    by David Tuffley
Price: $2.99 USD. 14350 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on December 8, 2011. .

The Enchiridion of Epictetus is a classic Stoic text, now written in modern English. Long considered an excellent manual of practical philosophy, you can apply it beneficially to your everyday life. The timeless message of the Enchiridion is as practical today as it was in ancient Greece. Perhaps this is where the it gets its enduring power and long-life. It really does work, start using it today.
The Art of Strategic Non-Action: Learning to go with the Flow    by David Tuffley
Price: $1.99 USD. 6980 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on November 10, 2011. .

Strategic non-action is a powerful yet under-rated method of influencing events. In the West, action is considered a virtue while inaction is little more than laziness or cowardice. An understanding of strategic non-action gives you access to a deeper intuitive awareness than that gained through action, since knowledge that comes through action is obscured by situation-specific reactions.
Raising Your Self-Esteem    by David Tuffley
Price: Free! 6100 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on October 5, 2011. .

Despite standards of living at an all-time high, why do so many people live in misery and despair? This concise eBook can give you the tools you need to feel better and find real enjoyment in life. Healthy self-esteem is your birthright, not a luxury afforded to the lucky few.
The Essential Stealth Camper Van Guide    by Luke Vandenberg
Price: $0.99 USD. 4240 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on September 30, 2011. .

The basics of living the stealth camper life; what kind of vehicle to use, how to set it up and how to go about finding a place to sleep where you will be safe and undisturbed. Can't afford to pay rent, or simply enjoy the freedom of the road? This is a primer guide for people who want to know how to live comfortably, safely and economically in their van in a typical urban environment.
Communications for ICT: The Essential Guide    by David Tuffley
Price: $9.95 USD. 42180 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on September 27, 2011. .

Communications for ICT is an essential guide to technical communication for IT professionals. Whether you want to become a Technical Writer, or simply an IT professional who wants to become better at doing documentation (and that can boost your career), this handy guide is for you. It was written as a text book for a first year University course for IT students.
The Artful Traveller: The Flâneur's Guidebook    by David Tuffley
Price: $3.95 USD. 19190 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on July 14, 2011. .

The Artful Traveller is a person who seeks an authentic experience of a city by strolling about it in an unstructured way, responding intuitively to what they encounter. The Artful Traveller remains detached, non-judgmental; appreciating the nuanced perceptions that come their way. Use this book to give your travel a whole new dimension.
The Writing Process    by David Tuffley
Price: $0.99 USD. 2720 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on June 13, 2011. .

The Writing Process is a practical, plain English guide for people who are not experienced writers of non-technical prose. By diligently applying the principles outlined here, you will extend your writing capability towards a professional level.
Overcoming Writer's Block    by David Tuffley
Price: $0.99 USD. 3300 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on June 13, 2011. .

Writer’s Block; if you are reading this, you have probably experienced it as the painful condition of having to complete a complex writing task, but being unable to get started and/or finish the job. With the right approach, almost any writing task can be managed. Overcoming Writer’s Block is a practical guide for anyone wishing to learn some practical strategies t
Guide to Effective Report Writing    by David Tuffley
Price: $0.99 USD. 4130 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on June 12, 2011. .

The Guide to Effective Report Writing outlines a practical method for professionals in a wide range of disciplines to develop and maintain reports that address the needs of the reader and which are expressed in language easily understood by the reader.
Meditation: The Essence    by David Tuffley
Price: Free! 2100 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on May 28, 2011. .

This eBook outlines the distilled essence of meditation practice. It is based on a broad study of the many meditation traditions that have grown up over time in different parts of the world. Once you know the essential basics, you can adapt the technique to suit your needs. Meditation is something that can be learned in a few minutes, but which can take a lifetime to perfect.
Australian Slang: A Guide to Vernacular Australian English    by David Tuffley
Price: $1.99 USD. 7720 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on May 25, 2011. .

Australian slang is richly-textured, often ribald world of understatement, complete with back-handed compliments and laconic humor. This eBook helps visitors to Australia decipher what they hear around them in everyday Australian life. It also gives the causal reader some insight into the often hilarious nature of Australian culture.
Einssein mit der Natur    by David Tuffley
Price: Free! 1730 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on April 16, 2011. .

Die Natur ist die Manifestation des kosmischen Geistes. Es ist ein weit verbreitetes nicht-konzeptuelle Intelligenz, die Natur durchdringt und die findet ihren Ausdruck in den Milliarden von Lebewesen und komplizierte Ökosysteme, aus denen sich die Biosphäre unseres Planeten. Wer die Zeit, um die Natur kennen investiert ist reich für ihre Mühe belohnt.
Being Happy    by David Tuffley
Price: Free! 3240 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on April 9, 2011. .

True happiness, lasting happiness is within everyone's grasp through a process known as Self-Actualisation, a natural state within the reach of everyone. This kind of happiness cannot be obtained through the acquisition of things. The fleeting gratification in getting things is not true happiness. That is an illusion created by our global consumer society.
Email Etiquette: Netiquette in the Information Age    by David Tuffley
Price: Free! 2550 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on March 27, 2011. .

Email, what would you do without it? But do you know how to use it without annoying people? This short easy guide gives you the simple do's and don'ts. First published in 2000, this guide has been widely praised for its simplicity and ease-of-use. Let it work for you. Also contains a handy reference for commonly used acronyms and emoticons.
The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva    by David Tuffley
Price: $3.99 USD. 7600 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on March 24, 2011. .

Tokme Zangpo's classic 14th Century guide for travellers on the path to enlightenment. A companion to Santideva’s classic work the Bodhicaryavatara. While there are English translations of this text, they are a little difficult to understand for many readers living in the 21st Century. The mode of expression and the figures of speech are the product of that far-off time. T
The Bodhicaryavatara: A Guide to the Bodhisattva Way of Life    by David Tuffley
Price: $4.99 USD. 32940 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on March 4, 2011. .

This ancient text was written in Sanskrit around 700 CE by Santideva, renowned Buddhist monk and scholar. This version is written in easy to understand language accessible to the modern reader. If you are embarking on the path to enlightenment, or just curious, this book could be just the change agent you have been looking for. It is said to be one of the Dalai Lama's favorite texts.
Leadership & the Tao A new look at the timeless question “What is Leadership?”    by David Tuffley
Price: $2.99 USD. 20300 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on October 28, 2010. .

For thousands of years people have tried to understand the elusive quality of Leadership. Still no consensus. What it means to be a leader differs according to the circumstances. This book examines the timeless, underlying qualities that must be present in a person if they are to be perceived as a leader by those around them.
Buddhism: The Essence    by David Tuffley
Price: Free! 3220 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on October 6, 2010. .

The distilled essence of Buddhism in plain English. Contains the essential truths that you can apply in your life.
Cultivating Intuition    by David Tuffley
Price: $0.99 USD. 5360 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on October 6, 2010. .

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Intuition can be cultivated by building an awareness of how your microcosmic inner self is a small but perfectly formed representation of the macrocosm outside. This is how you are connected to all things; in a sense you are all things. The felt awareness of this ultimate Truth is Enlightenment. You don't just think it, you feel that it is true, know it at a deep level.
Communing with Nature    by David Tuffley
Price: Free! 1620 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on October 6, 2010. .

Nature is the manifestation of the Cosmic Mind. There is a pervasive non-conceptual intelligence that permeates Nature and which finds expression in the billions of life-forms and intricate ecosystems that make up the biosphere of this planet. Anyone who invests the time to know Nature is richly rewarded for their effort. Close communion with Nature is one of the great pleasures in life.
What happens when I die?    by David Tuffley
Price: $0.99 USD. 2890 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on October 6, 2010. .

More correctly known as the Bardo Thodol (or Liberation through Hearing), the Tibetan Book of the Dead in the Buddhist tradition is a detailed description of what one’s consciousness experiences in the period between death and rebirth. Remarkable for its clarity, the Bardo Thodol has been used to good effect in Buddhism for many centuries since its inception in the 8th Century BCE.
Zen Koans: Ancient Wisdom for Today    by David Tuffley
Price: $1.99 USD. 2890 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on October 3, 2010. .

The wisdom of the ancient Zen masters and sages expressed in modern day language for all to understand. The koan is an enigmatic or paradoxical question used to develop a person's Intuition. Koans are a valuable tool in your quest for enlightenment, but how do they work and why use them?
Tao Te Ching: Lao Tzu's Timeless Classic for Today    by David Tuffley
Price: $0.99 USD. 12490 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on September 30, 2010. .

The Tao Te Ching was written 2,500 years ago. Its longevity is due to the power and simplicity of its message. This edition presents this timeless message in plain English for all to understand. This book exercises a powerfully transformative effect on those who contemplate it. Let it do so for you.
Satori Now: Awakening your Highest Self    by David Tuffley
Price: $4.99 USD. 41950 words. Published by Altiora Publications  on September 29, 2010. .

Satori Now makes the wisdom of the ages understandable to people living in the 21st Century. Written in simple language, Satori Now is an elegant restatement of the timeless truths passed down through the centuries by Buddhist and Taoist masters, and brought up to date with perspectives from modern science to give this timeless message new meaning in today's world.


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