"To relax the mind is to lose it."Stoic Six Pack 2 brings together six more essential texts for students of Stoicism:Consolations from a Stoic by SenecaOn the Shortness of Life by SenecaLectures and Fragments of Musonius RufusEthical Fragments by HieroclesMeditations in Verse by Marcus Aurelius and James BlakeThe Stoics by Diogenes LaërtiusIn addition to these six books there is also:*Two ...

"To relax the mind is to lose it."Gaius Musonius Rufus (c. AD 30–100) was one of the four great Roman Stoic philosophers, the other three being Seneca, Marcus Aurelius and Musonius’s pupil Epictetus. Rufus taught philosophy in Rome during the reign of Nero, as a consequence of which he was sent into exile in 65 AD to Gyaros, a barren island in the Aegean Sea. Because Stoicism was, for Musonius, not merely a philosophy but a guide to daily living, he has been called “the Ro...

So, you’ve been ripped out from your mother’s paws and taken in by a strange family of humans that has kids who insist on flapping your floppy ears and dressing you up like a ladybug. These new human-folk are trying to “teach” you things, like sitting or not ripping apart their fun-looking shoes, and you might start to think you should try to “obey.” But I know better; I’ve been around the block and peed on most parts of it. Puppies like you need my—wait, somebody just walked in with a ham...

What happens when mirth turns to murder? When the screams are not from joy, but flesh-ripping pain? Dead Funny is an audacious anthology, featuring tales of terror from some of the brightest lights in UK comedy.Award winners Robin Ince and Johnny Mains team up for this unique exploration of the relationship between comedy and horror to see if they do, as believed, make the most comfortable of bedfellows.Featuring the talents ofMitch Benn, Katy Brand, Neil Edmond, Ri...

What happens when mirth turns to murder? When the screams are not from joy, but flesh-ripping pain? Dead Funny: Encore is the second helping of monstrous tales from the brightest lights in UK comedy.Award winners Robin Ince and Johnny Mains team up for this second exploration of the relationship between comedy and horror, the dark follow up to 2014's smash hit debut, Dead Funny.Featuring stories by: James Acaster, Clare Ferguson Walker, Toby Hadoke, Natali...

“Self-loathing is a dark land studded with booby traps. Fumbling through its dark underbrush, we cannot see what our trouble actually is: that we are mistaken about ourselves. That we were told lies long ago that we, in love and loyalty and fear, believed. Will we believe ourselves to death?” —from UnworthyAs someone who has struggled with low self-esteem her entire life, Anneli Rufus knows only too well how the world looks through the eyes of those who ar...

Perennial wisdom from one of history’s most important Stoic teachersThe Stoic philosopher Musonius Rufus was one of the most influential teachers of his era, imperial Rome, and his message still resonates with startling clarity today. Alongside Stoics like Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius, he emphasized ethics in action, displayed in all aspects of life. Merely learning philosophical doctrine and listening to lectures, they believed, will not do one any good ...

Here for your reading delectation, are 25 outre tales of crime. Since history has proven that there is nothing unusual or unexpected about the human (or inhuman) drive to break the law, it should come as no surprise that the weird, the strange, the supernatural, and the just plain odd often, in fictional form, manifest themselves allayed to the criminal element. Included are:INTRODUCTION, by Shawn GarrettTHE WINDOW OF HORRORS, by H.L. MenckenTHE FOOTSTEPS ON THE STAIR...

This acclaimed volume takes readers into the rich history and culture of Southern barbecue—with stories, recipes, and stunning color photography.In Barbecue Crossroads, James Beard Award–winning writer Robb Walsh and acclaimed documentary photographer O. Rufus Lovett take us on a barbecue odyssey from East Texas to the Carolinas and back. We meet the pitmasters who still use old-fashioned wood-fired pits, and sample some of their succulent pork shoulders, ...

Unlock Your Body’s Full Potential!What if the key to transforming your health, energy, and mindset has been within you all along? In Exercising Potential , you’ll discover a revolutionary approach to exercise that goes beyond physical movement—it’s a complete system for tapping into the strength, balance, and vitality that your body was designed to achieve.Whether you’re just starting your fitness journey or looking to push past plateaus, this book will guide you through pe...

There is no inner life that is not also an outer life. To withdraw from the stress and strain of practical action and from the complication of problems into the quiet cell of the inner life in order to build its domain undisturbed is the sure way to lose the inner life. The finest of all the mystical writers of the fourteenth century—the author of Theologia Germanica—knew this as fully as we of this psychologically trained generation know it. He intensely desired a rich inner life, but he ...

"The Inner Life" by Rufus M. Jones explores the profound depths of human spirituality and the inner workings of the soul. Jones, a prominent Quaker thinker, delves into the significance of personal experience and introspection in understanding one's relationship with the divine. Through a blend of philosophical insights and practical guidance, he encourages readers to cultivate their inner lives, emphasizing the importance of silence, meditation, and self-reflection. The book serves as a s...