New Jerusalem stands sealed away from a world destroyed by disease and war, but their Orator Nebuchadnezzar has led them astray from what built their utopia. In the wake of his pride, a new disease began ravaging the city until one of the seven Localities needed to be sealed off for the good of the others.With the city foundering, critical systems grinding to a halt, and food stores dwindling, they find hope in young David Shakir, whose grandfather founded this great haven. But wil...

Imagine a world where every sensation is heightened, where pleasure wraps around you like a silken cocoon, soft yet inescapable. In this realm, I am not merely a guide but a masterful navigator, charting the uncharted territories of your desires and vulnerabilities. With each gentle touch and knowing glance, I will map out the intricate landscape of your body, tracing the paths that lead to your deepest ecstasies.You may wonder, what is this power I wield? It is not the power of pa...

Feeling lost? Stuck in a rut? Welcome to the club! But, What if that uncertainty is the Key to Unlocking your Greatest Life?"The Uncertain Life" isn't another dry self-help manual. It's your Adventure guide through the Exciting, Terrifying world of the unknown. Imagine a life where Detours become Discoveries, and Wrong turns lead to Unexpected opportunities.This book will show you how to:Embrace the irregular curves, not the...

Untethered Connection: Cynthia and ChaseAfter the death of an unexpected close family member, the Jenkins family is in disarray. Nobody is affected by this loss more than Cynthia. Chase reconnects with Cynthia, after 13 years, and tries to get to the bottom of this untimely death. As they go through many trials, it begs a question, is it as the police report says or is it a conspiracy? The dice continues to roll, as we are drawn into this untethered connection.

What word do you put all your faith in? What word has your back and you theirs? When all else fails, who can you count on… Family. The new chief of police, Brock James, is a corrupt, maniacal, and egotistical human being. But he hasn't forgotten the importance of family. Come and follow as we uncover the layers of the new chief. The past of his innocence, to becoming the tyrannical human that is before you today.

Despair has Many FacesWhat if a cascade of visions all equaled to one thing, you are set on an endless path of despair. How do you manage or what can you do to counteract its process. Miles is coming into his own, he is getting the power and the respect at the sacrifice of loss. It is increasingly hard for Miles to see the light at the end of the road. Can Miles move above all the chaos and mayhem, to be the great man he was always destined to be. Or will despair have its pound of ...

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...

Psychology professor Gary Marcus explores how evolution has affected—and altered—the functioning of the human brain in Kluge.A New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceHow is it that we can recognize photos from our high school yearbook decades later, but cannot remember what we ate for breakfast yesterday? And why are we inclined to buy more cans of soup if the sign says Limit 12 Per Customer rather than Limit...

Meditations is a series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.Marcus Aurelius wrote the 12 books of the Meditations in Greek as a source for his own guidance and self-improvement. It is unlikely that Marcus Aurelius ever intended the writings to be published and the work has no official title, so "Meditations" is one of several titles commonly assigned to the collectio...

'Their icy blasts are refreshing and restorative. They tell you the worst. And having heard the worst, you feel less bad' Blake MorrisonWritten in Greek by the only Roman emperor who was also a philosopher, without any intention of publication, the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a remarkable series of challenging spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the emperor struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe. While the ...

"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...

An intimate look at one of culture’s most enduring taboos: public sex.Park Cruising takes a long look at the men who cruise for sex in urban parks. Human rights lawyer Marcus McCann uses park cruising as a point of departure for discussions of consent, empathy, public health, municipal planning, and our relationship to strangers. Prompted by his work opposing a police sting in a suburban park, McCann’s ruminations go beyond targeted enforcement and police ...