Available open access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licenceTranshumanism is a philosophy which advocates for the use of technology to radically enhance human capacities.This book interrogates the promises of transhumanism, arguing that it is deeply entwined with capitalist ideology. In an era of escalating crisis and soaring inequality, it casts doubt on a utopian techno-capitalist narrative of unending progress. In critiquing the transhumanist project, the book offers an alt...

A sociological phenomenon afflicts sociology itself: academics think of themselves as the vanguard of the working class despite the fact that they are not working class, as the noble willingness to side with the oppressed contrasts scholars’ reliance on authority to bolster their politics.While there are no simple solutions to this contradiction, a necessary beginning is for sociologists (and other academics) to acknowledge the reality of their own class privilege as members of the...

A narrative-driven tabletop roleplaying game set in a world of swords, spells, and legendary deeds.In Venture, you create a character and take that character through exciting and perilous ventures. Your choices matter. The story is limited only by your imagination and the capabilities of your character.Venture features two core classes - Warrior and Mage - with deep customization through subclasses. Choose from nine unique and powerful races, each with rich lore and mechani...

What if the greatest miracles aren't reserved for saints and prophets, but lie dormant within your own mind?In Great Bible Truths for Human Problems, bestselling author Joseph Murphy draws on age-old biblical wisdom and the power of the subconscious mind to show that the Bible is far more than a sacred text. It is an effective guide to unlocking peace, prosperity and confidence.In this book, you will discover how to:- Break free from fear, resentment and se...

An unforgettable exploration of what it means to belong and the power of human connection in a world divided by both cultural and temporal barriers.American Eric Thompson is elated when he is finally able to score a date with his long time crush. But what starts as an innocent evening at a cultural exhibition soon becomes the adventure of a lifetime, as Eric gets mysteriously transported back in time hundreds of years, alone.Ripped from the humble life he k...

A soothsayer promises timeless romance to anyone that defeats an invincible sorcerer king three times. Would you mess with a prophecy like that?You might, if it messed with you first.Princess Maryan flees an arranged marriage and takes up the challenge of the prophecy. In her way stand ravaging hordes of the undead, ignorant politicians, and her own conniving parents. She tries to recruit great warriors to her cause, but she's stuck with a bankrupt knight, a magic-less mage...

Vince tells his story, a tale of love that grew from a childhood friendship into the stages of early adulthood. Unfortunately his best friend Tari is taken, and it seems that there is very little time before Vince loses his chance to confess. His playful, immature, and comic personality brings life to his story, but will it be enough to capture Tari's heart?

I'm a pretty rational guy. My LinkedIn profile has just the right amount of normal, wealth-building capitalist on the page. I fly around the world. I sit in boardrooms. To my friends and family, I'm a stand-up guy. But inside I'm spinning. I know what I'm doing. I just don't know why I'm doing it.For the first forty years of his life, tech entrepreneur Alex Thomas focused on two things: business and family. When his marriage began to fall apart, his search for love and wis...

Grow Against All Odds, With Unshakeable Confidence is the story of Dr. Anand Modi. It is the tale of a man who worked to have it all and then found himself hanging over the jaws of death after a life altering stroke. Full of details about how he clawed himself out and acquired a new lease on life, the book is a mix of survival, self help and business advice.Its 15 chapters are split in a unique way. Chapters 1 and 2 introduce Anand’s background and the medical drama. Chapter 3 onwa...

In these philosophical essays, a leading John Dewey scholar presents a new conceptual framework for exploring human experience as it relates to nature.The Human Eros explores themes in classical American philosophy, primarily the thought of John Dewey, but also that of Ralph Waldo Emerson, George Santayana, and Native American traditions. Using these works as a critical base, Thomas M. Alexander suggests that human beings have an inherent need to experience...

The story of four billion years of life on EarthLooking forward to a book that explains life? Well, here it is! Explaining Life Through Evolution opens a window to the four billion year history of the millions of species we see on this planet. This book does not simply narrate the story of evolution: It brings to light who we are and where we came from. As humans we often focus on identifying our differences, no matter how small; Prosanta Chakrabarty demystifies our perceived differences a...

An unfriendly and rather apathetic psychologist spends an ordinary night at a bar, until he spots his prey. Another man is there, obviously riddled with his own problems and vulnerable enough for him to take advantage of. An affair of lust forms, with a mixture of desire and manipulation to get what they both want; satisfaction.