**From an author “destined to become a titan of the macabre and unsettling” (Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author), a haunting debut—**soon to be a Netflix original movie—about two homeowners whose lives are turned upside down when the house’s previous residents unexpectedly visit.As a young, queer couple who flip houses, Charlie and Eve can’t believe the killer deal they’ve just gotten on an old house in a picturesque neighborhood. As they’...

Instant New York Times BestsellerFollow the Rites...Nothing less than the survival of humanity is at stake.From Marcus Kliewer, a new “titan of the macabre and unsettling” (Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author), comes an eerie supernatural horror about a young woman who accepts a caretaking job from Craigslist, only to discover the position has consequences ...

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”- Marcus Aurelius, Meditations.Stoic Six Pack brings together the six essential texts of Stoic Philosophy:Meditations by Marcus AureliusThe Golden Sayings of EpictetusFragments of EpictetusSelected Discourses of Ep...

Forget what you know about the world of workYou crave feedback. Your organization's culture is the key to its success. Strategic planning is essential. Your competencies should be measured and your weaknesses shored up. Leadership is a thing.These may sound like basic truths of our work lives today. But actually, they're lies. As strengths guru and bestselling author Marcus Buckingham and Cisco Leadership and Team Intelligence head Ashley Goodall show in th...

This new translation of Meditations by Marcus Aurelius presents the personal reflections of one of Rome's most significant emperors. Marcus Aurelius, emperor and Stoic philosopher, explores fundamental questions of existence in this work. His writings cover topics such as ethics, duty, and the nature of the universe. The book provides insight into the emperor's approach to reconciling philosophical ideals with the realities of governance and personal challenges.

"Do not act as if thou wert going to live ten thousand years. Death hangs over thee. While thou livest, while it is in thy power, be good."Originally a set of personal writings intended to explore Aurelius' own thoughts and ideas relating to Stoic philosophy, this second-century text has become a fundamental work introducing modern readers to Stoicism. As a core to his philosophy for living a good life, he encourages rationality, clear-mindedness, strong ethical principles, self-an...

The explosive, shocking and honest account from an MI5 officer, revealing never-before-seen detail into MI5's operation'I do it because it is all I know. I'm a hunter of people and I'm damn good at it.'Recruited after the 7/7 attacks on London, Tom quickly found himself immersed in the tense world of watching, following and infiltrating networks of terrorists, spies and foreign agents.It was a job that took over his life an...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Timeless insights into what it takes to lead a meaningful life—still profoundly relevant nearly two thousand years later.Now featuring a brand-new foreword from Ryan Holiday, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Obstacle Is the Way!“Meditations offers a glimpse into [Marcus Aurelius’s] mind, his habits, and his approach to life. . . . I think any reader would find something use...

Meditations (Ta eis heauton, literally "thoughts/writings addressed to himself") is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor 161–180 CE, setting forth his ideas on Stoic philosophy.

Marcus Aurelius was born in Rome in 121 AD and would become its Emperor from 161 to 180. Considered by Machiavelli as the last of the good Emperors, Marcus Aurelius would become one of the most important of the Stoic philosophers. The "Meditations," which he wrote in Greek, are among the most noteworthy expressions of this system, and exhibit it favorably on its practical side. The work is a series of twelve books that he intended for his own guidance and self-improvement, which picture wi...

Discover the timeless wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, the revered Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher, in Meditations. This classic work is a profound guide to achieving inner peace, emotional resilience, and clarity amidst life's challenges. Meditations by Marcus Aurelius is more than just a historical text—it's a practical manual for modern living. Whether you're navigating personal struggles, professional setbacks, or simply seeking greater self-awareness, this book offers actionable insight...

“You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”Stoic Six Pack brings together the six essential texts of Stoic Philosophy:Meditations by Marcus AureliusThe Golden Sayings of EpictetusFragments of EpictetusDiscourses of EpictetusSeneca’s Letters from a Stoic: Epi...