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A lively and still one of the best introductions to philosophy, this book pays off both a closer reading for students and specialists, and a casual reading for the general public.

“Should be read by every parent, teacher, minister, and Congressman in the land.”—The AtlanticIn The Conquest of Happiness, first published by Liveright in 1930, iconoclastic philosopher Bertrand Russell attempted to diagnose the myriad causes of unhappiness in modern life and chart a path out of the seemingly inescapable malaise so prevalent even in safe and prosperous Western societies. More than eighty years later, Russell’s wisdom remains as t...

Winner-take-all business tycoon Jack Sinclair is on the hunt to get what's his: a slice of competing shipping empire The Kincaid Group. As the illegitimate and ignored heir, his reward has been a long time coming. And he has sexy, brilliant Nikki Thomas by his side to help make it happen. Right?Not exactly. Nikki is a corporate investigator on the Kincaids' payroll, so her loyalty is more than a little divided. Her hidden agenda is enough to make Jack want to walk away. But passion...

First published in 1946, History of Western Philosophy went on to become the best-selling philosophy book of the twentieth century. A dazzlingly ambitious project, it remains unchallenged to this day as the ultimate introduction to Western philosophy. Providing a sophisticated overview of the ideas that have perplexed people from time immemorial, it is 'long on wit, intelligence and curmudgeonly scepticism', as the New York Times noted, and it is this, coupled with the sh...

Can royals and commoners share a destiny and a love forever more?His Beloved PrincessHe holds no royal title or bloodline. She’s his beloved princess. Love brought them together; however, will her destiny keep them apart?On the eve of announcing an arranged marriage of convenience months ago, Princess Sophia falls in love with a mere commoner—an extraordinary man of honor and integrity. He’s her ev...

Bertrand Russell’s brilliant and accessible primer invites readers into the world of philosophical inquiry. With unmatched clarity, he explores fundamental questions: Is there certain knowledge? What is the relationship between mind and matter? Guiding us from everyday observations to the ideas of great thinkers, this enduring work makes the enduring value of philosophy compelling to every curious mind.

In the world of private security, you never know what kind of chaos is waiting around the corner. Security Confidential is a compilation of insider stories from across Canada that answers the question, “What really happens when security professionals don the uniform?” From midnight-shift foolery to celebrity encounters, macabre discoveries, and unbelievable emergencies no one saw coming, this collection dives into the wild, weird, and outrageous incidents that occur with amazing frequency ...

Jack took in his niece after losing his sister and her husband in an airplane crash. But a month later Child Protective Services decided that a busy man managing a huge corporation wouldn't be able to raise a child alone, so they tried to take away his custodial rights. He didn’t want to lose his niece, so he'll take his lawyer’s suggestion and search for a fake wife. But he can't openly recruit a wife, so he searches instead for a nanny who seemed suitable for marriage. Among the many app...

Can she risk losing her heart to him a second time?Nuptials, gowns, and rings don’t register on Molly McCleary’s to-do list. However, to keep her fledging photography business afloat, she’s up to her eyes in brides. Then she’s offered a dream shoot documenting the renovation of a local historic property. So tempting – except her client is her high school sweetheart who walked away with no explanation and without looking back.Successful developer Adam Larson...

Jenny Wentworth returns in disgrace to her hometown of Honor, TX. After being left high and dry at the altar, she's done with men. However, there's nothing more precious to her than being a loving mother and creating the family she's always longed to have. But she needs help in the baby making department..Sheriff Caleb McCall longs to save his family’s ranch and legacy. His beloved Gramps nearly lost it all, so he and his brothers are doing everything in their power to bring it bac...

This modern day Cinderella doesn't want the glass slipper or Prince Charming… Love? Seriously?Charlotte (Charlie) King has more important things to do, like saving her late father's beloved King's Department Store. However, she's been going toe-to-toe with her stepmother—who holds the purse strings—for years now. And guess what the cockamamie idea she's come up with this time? Find grooms for her sheltered stepsisters! As if that's doable anytime soon!Arriving for dinner to...

The girl next door is now the woman he’s falling for.As her ten year high school reunion approaches, Becca Thompson feels the pinch of not accomplishing enough since graduation. Romance has been an even bigger bust. Longing for more, she decides to organize a fall harvest festival and community fundraiser on her family’s orchard. But Becca gets more than she bargained for when she asks her childhood friend to help. Suddenly her bestie is making her knees weak and h...