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Sinister Swamps: Monsters and Mysteries from the Mire

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offers an extensive exploration of various American swamps, positioning them as locales where natural beauty meets mystery and peril. The author detai...

Six of Crows

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Detailing a dangerous heist masterminded by the criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker and his specialized crew—including the spy Inej, the sharpshooter Jespe...

Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business

28 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Presenting a deep exploration of various facets of productivity. The content examines how motivation is triggered by a feeling of control, using examp...

Something in the Water: A Novel

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A narrative focused on crime, secrets, and a newly married couple, Erin and Mark. The story centers on Erin's experience following a shocking discover...

The Sonnets

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Consists of the first 154 sonnets, which explore complex themes such as the passage of time, mortality, the power of verse to grant immortality, frien...

The Young Entrepreneur's Guide to Starting and Running a Business: Turn Your Ideas into Money

25 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive guide for young entrepreneurs covering the process of starting and running a small business. It details crucial business concepts, suc...

Stocks for the Long Run: The Definitive Guide to Financial Market Returns & Long Term Investment Strategies

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offers an extensive examination of stock market history, valuation methods, and investment strategies, strongly arguing for the long-term superiority ...

Strange Weather in Tokyo: A Novel

23 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Detailing the evolving relationship between the narrator, Tsukiko, and her former high school teacher, Harutsuna Matsumoto, whom she calls "Sensei." T...

The Color Purple

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offering a deep insight into the complex and often brutal life of the protagonist, Celie. The narrative centers on Celie’s survival through an abusi...

The Da Vinci Code

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Focuses on Robert Langdon, a symbologist, who is urgently called to the Louvre to investigate a murder and decipher a cryptic message left by the dece...

The Daily Stoic: 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offers 366 meditations rooted in Stoic philosophy for modern living. This book draws heavily upon the wisdom of ancient Stoics such as Marcus Aurelius...

The Cat Inside

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Serves as both a memoir and an extended meditation on his relationships with his feline companions. The text provides a biographical sketch of the inf...

The Catcher in the Rye

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Presenting the narrative from the highly colloquial and candid first-person perspective of Holden Caulfield. These passages reveal Holden's immediate ...

The Catholic Hipster Handbook: Rediscovering Cool Saints, Forgotten Prayers, and Other Weird but Sacred Stuff

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offering an alt-culture perspective on Catholic faith and practice. It includes a variety of essays and commentary from different contributors who exp...

The Black Cat Dice Divination

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explains that this form of dice divination is an ancient practice, possibly dating to the 1800s, that requires no psychic ability, only the dice and t...

Such a Fun Age: Reese's Book Club

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A young Black part-time babysitter, and Alix Chamberlain, her wealthy white employer, while also showcasing their complicated relationship dynamics. T...

Subliminal

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the pervasive influence of the unconscious mind on human behavior, perception, and social interactions. The author discusses historical conte...

Strategy: A History

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offer a broad examination of strategy across various domains, including military history, political movements, sociology, and business management. The...

The Blue Umbrella

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The narrative centers on a young mountain girl named Binya who acquires a unique, beautiful blue umbrella in exchange for her lucky leopard's claw nec...

The Book of Gates

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Analyzes the original work's profound magical and mystical significance, presenting it not merely as a guide for the dead, but as a map for the living...

The 80/20 Principle: The Secret to Achieving More with Less

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A book primarily focused on the 80/20 Principle, which asserts that roughly 80 percent of outcomes stem from only 20 percent of causes. The author, Ri...

The Art of Black Mirror Scrying

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive guide and historical overview of scrying, particularly focusing on the use of black mirrors for accessing non-ordinary realities and c...

The Art of Transforming the Mind: A Meditator's Guide to the Tibetan Practice of Lojong

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offers an extensive exploration of Tibetan Buddhist contemplative practice and philosophy. It outlines the path to spiritual awakening, emphasizing th...

Teach and Grow Rich: Share Your Knowledge to Create Global Impact, Freedom and Wealth

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Focusing on the opportunity of creating premium online education products. The core argument distinguishes between selling cheap information products ...

Selected Poems

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A larger collection. It begins with an introduction detailing the poet’s life, including his birth in 1809, his education, early personal tragedies,...

The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A framework for understanding and improving relational dynamics. The central idea posits that individuals, including both partners and children, prima...

Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offers an extensive exploration of lucid dreaming, defining it as the experience of being consciously aware that one is dreaming while still asleep. T...

Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offering a blend of autobiographical reflections, philosophical discussions on science, and complex physics concepts. The content includes a table of ...

Start Something That Matters

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outlines the origins of TOMS, detailing Mycoskie's trip to Argentina, where he first encountered the alpargata shoe and the problem of children lackin...

Sweet Temptation

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Focusing on the forced marriage between the established Underboss, Cassio, and the much younger Giulia. The story explores the complexities of their a...

The Secret

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Provide an extensive overview of the Law of Attraction and how to apply it to manifest desires. The text details the central tenet that thoughts are m...

Secret Journey to Planet Serpo: A True Story of Interplanetary Travel

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Details the alleged Project Serpo, a top-secret interstellar exchange program managed by the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) that sent twelve U.S. m...

Self Esteem: Mastering Your Life!- Building High Self Esteem, Confidence and Defeating Doubt (Self Esteem, confidence, doubt)

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Focuses on defining self-esteem and self-confidence, exploring the causes and symptoms of low self-esteem which often stem from childhood experiences,...

The Laws of Human Nature

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offers an extensive examination of human nature and its underlying forces, suggesting that much of our behavior is driven by primal, often unconscious...

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari: A Fable About Fulfilling Your Dreams & Reaching Your Destiny

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Alongside praise for that book and his earlier work, MegaLiving! The core of the text focuses on a conversation between two former trial lawyers, Juli...

Robinson Crusoe

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Detailing the protagonist's life and philosophical reflections following a shipwreck. The narrative establishes Crusoe’s background, mentioning his ...

Revenge

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explains that the original Bangla title, Shodh, balances between "revenge" and "getting even," framing the narrative as a feminist fable that challeng...

Revolt Against the Modern World

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Argues that traditional civilizations are founded upon spiritual and metaphysical principles, contrasting this with the modern focus on materialism, p...

Revolution and Rebellion in the Early Modern World

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Examines the causes of revolutions and major rebellions in the early modern world, particularly focusing on the English Revolution of 1640 and the Fre...

Room to Dream

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offer an extensive biographical overview of filmmaker David Lynch, detailing his early life, creative development, and career milestones through a com...

The Last Kingdom Warrior Chronicles Saxon Tales Series 1-6 Books Collection Set by Bernard Cornwell

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A glossary of Anglo-Saxon place names alongside their modern equivalents, setting a historical stage for the narrative. The story centers on Uhtred, a...

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A sweeping overview of the history of the genus Homo, focusing heavily on Homo sapiens. The text explores the history of humankind through major trans...

Secrets of Power Negotiating,15th Anniversary Edition: Inside Secrets from a Master Negotiator

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offering a comprehensive guide to negotiation strategies and tactics. The book is structured around various negotiation "gambits" and techniques, cove...

Romeo and Juliet (Folger Shakespeare Library)

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Beginning with the cast of characters and the opening prologue which establishes the setting in Verona and introduces the themes of ancient family hat...

Room: A Novel

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Detailing the experience of a five-year-old boy named Jack and his mother. The narrative, told from Jack’s perspective, chronicles their life confin...

Allegiant (Divergent Series, 3)

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Featuring multiple chapters narrated alternately by Tris and Tobias (Four). These passages detail the immediate aftermath of the previous book, focusi...

I Can: Discover Your Power Within

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A philosophy centered on self-help, spiritual growth, and achieving success. The content is structured around the idea that individuals possess "the p...

Sacred Paths for Modern Men: A Wake Up Call from Your 12 Archetypes

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explores male spirituality, particularly through a Pagan and psychological lens. The author addresses the difficulty men face in expressing emotions a...

Contact: A Novel

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A scientist deeply involved in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) through Project Argus. The narrative explores her complex relations...

Cosmos

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Provide a broad overview of humanity's relationship with the universe, contrasting ancient, mystical views with the rigorous methodology of science. T...

Pale Blue Dot: Vision of the Human Future in Space

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explore humanity's place in the cosmos, contrasting our ancient history as wanderers and foragers with the profound cosmic perspective revealed by mod...

Catcher In The Rye

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offering a first-person narrative from the protagonist, Holden Caulfield. These passages reveal Holden's immediate circumstances following his expulsi...

The Gates

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Introduce the unusual protagonist, young Samuel Johnson, and his dachshund, Boswell, who stumble upon a calamitous event at 666 Crowley Avenue. This i...

The Infernals: A Samuel Johnson Tale

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A young adult novel, detailing a fantastical conflict between human characters and denizens of Hell. The plot centers on Samuel Johnson, a young boy w...

Santa's Subpoena

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Focuses on attorney Anna Albertini representing Bernie McLintock, a man dressed as Santa accused of murdering a fellow Santa, Lawrence, with Anna also...

Saving Sophie

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offering a glimpse into the story of the protagonists, Sophie and Stone. The narrative details Sophie's escape from her abusive ex-fiancé, Eric Winth...

Science and Parascience: A History of the Paranormal

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Meticulously chronicles psychical research and paranormal phenomena during this interwar period. The source examines various aspects of the paranormal...

Rationality: From AI to Zombies

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Focusing on the nature and practice of effective thinking. The author discusses various cognitive biases and logical fallacies, such as the planning f...

Science of the Magical: From the Holy Grail to Love Potions to Superpowers

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the intersection of ancient myths, magical beliefs, and modern science. The content covers a vast range of topics, including the scientific b...

Scrooged

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Features three intertwining holiday-themed romantic narratives centered on accidental meetings and mistaken identities, setting up relationships betwe...

Paradise Regained

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Details the temptation of Jesus by Satan in the wilderness. The narrative begins after Jesus's baptism, with Satan convening his demonic council to pl...

Paradise Lost

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

recount the biblical story of humanity's fall from grace, beginning with Satan's rebellion against God and his subsequent banishment to Hell. The narr...

A Dictionary of Medicines

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This comprehensive medical dictionary identifies various medications and compounds, detailing their uses, proprietary names, and availability (prescri...

The Outsider: A Novel

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Focuses on a police investigation led by Detective Ralph Anderson into the brutal murder of a young boy, Frank Peterson. A local baseball coach, Terry...

Our Little Secret

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A first-person narrative from Angela, who is being interrogated by Detective Novak about the disappearance of Saskia. Angela's account reveals her com...

Quantum Sorcery: The Science of Chaos Magic

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A magical system that integrates principles from physics, mathematics, psychology, and biology to enable practitioners to manipulate phenomenal realit...

Punk Avenue: Inside the New York City Underground

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offers glowing reviews from various sources, highlighting Marcade's storytelling and unique perspective on the New York City punk scene. It also inclu...

Psychic Perception: The Magic of Extrasensory Power

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Outlines Joseph Murphy's teachings on psychic perception and the power of the subconscious mind, drawn from excerpts of "Psychic Perception" and biogr...

Psychic Empath Abilities: A Practical Guide for Highly Sensitive People to Awakening Hidden Psychic Powers and Living an Empowered Life

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A practical guide for highly sensitive individuals interested in developing various psychic powers. The text covers a range of topics, including under...

Principles: Life and Work

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A philosophical framework for achieving personal and professional success through the systematic application of principles. The author emphasizes the ...

Precious Apothecary: A Catholic Grimoire

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A critical overview of historical Catholic practices and mystical movements, particularly in Portugal and Spain. It examines the tension between unive...

Speed Reading: How To Speed Read – 17 Powerful Speed Reading Techniques to Increase Your Reading Speed by 300% in Just 20 Minutes

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive guide to improving reading efficiency and comprehension. It explores various strategies for increasing reading speed, addressing both ...

Positive Parental Communication

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offers guidance to parents on enhancing their communication with children through psychological principles and advanced language skills. It emphasizes...

POETICAL WORKS OF MATTHEW ARNOLD

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The collection encompasses "Early Poems," "Dramatic Poems," and "Later Poems," featuring well-known works such as "Quiet Work," "To a Friend," "Myceri...

Poems and Prose

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Includes an editorial preface from Bridges that discusses Hopkins' unique poetic style, acknowledging its potential for "oddity and obscurity" while d...

Selected Poems

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Features well-known pieces such as "The Scholar-Gypsy," the "Tristram and Iseult" cycle, and "Sohrab and Rustum," along with other lyrical and reflect...

Planetary Spells & Rituals: Practicing Dark & Light Magick Aligned with the Cosmic Bodies

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A practical guide to magickal and esoteric rituals, emphasizing their role as extensions of one's spiritual journey rather than mere spellcasting. Dig...

Pinball

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Introduces a narrator with a peculiar fondness for hearing stories from strangers about their hometowns, collecting them like a "bear getting ready fo...

Pilgrims Way: By the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Centers on Daud, an immigrant navigating the complexities of life in England while wrestling with his past in Africa. The narrative explores themes of...

The Procrastination Equation: How to Stop Putting Things Off and Start Getting Stuff Done

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the phenomenon of procrastination, defining it as an irrational delay of tasks despite knowing it's against one's best interest. It introduce...

Physics II For Dummies

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A comprehensive guide to advanced physics concepts, picking up where a foundational Physics I course concludes. It simplifies complex topics like elec...

Philosophy: A Very Short Introduction

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aims to provide accessible yet stimulating overviews of diverse subjects, written by experts and translated into numerous languages. The provided text...

The Serpent Grail: The Truth Behind the Holy Grail, the Philosopher's Stone and the Elixir of Life

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Presents an extensive exploration of the Holy Grail and its ancient origins, proposing a "Grail Triad" consisting of three levels: a practical elixir,...

The Ark, The Shroud, and Mary: The Untold Truths About the Relics of the Bible

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the esoteric and symbolic meanings behind biblical relics and narratives, arguing that many religious stories are retellings of older mystica...

Gnosis: The Secrets of Solomon's Temple Revealed

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the concept of "gnosis" as a direct, mystical experience of the divine within oneself, distinguishing it from intellectual dogma. Gardiner, wh...

Perfect English Grammar: The Indispensable Guide to Excellent Writing and Speaking

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offers practical advice and rules for improving writing and speaking skills. It covers a broad spectrum of English language topics, including parts of...

Penpal

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Recounts the fragmented and often unreliable memories of a narrator's childhood, particularly focusing on his friendship with Josh and a mysterious ev...

Peace, Love and Healing: Bodymind Communication & the Path to Self-Healing: An Exploration

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explore the profound connection between a patient's mindset and their physical well-being. Siegel, a retired surgeon and founder of ECaP (Exceptional ...

Eleven Minutes

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Follows the journey of Maria, a young Brazilian woman, from her innocent childhood dreams of love to her experiences as a prostitute in Switzerland. T...

The Last Three Minutes: Conjecture About The Ultimate Fate Of The Universe (Science Masters Series)

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the ultimate fate of the universe, drawing on contemporary cosmological theories. It investigates various scenarios for the universe's end, f...

Paranoid

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Centers on a deeply rooted past tragedy—the death of Luke Hollander twenty years prior—and its unfolding consequences in the present. The narrativ...

Metaphors of Mind: An Eighteenth-Century Dictionary

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the pervasive use of metaphors related to the mind, soul, and human experience in eighteenth-century literature and thought. The author detai...

Merchant of Death: Money, Guns, Planes, and the Man Who Makes War Possible

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Provides a comprehensive overview of Viktor Bout's extensive and controversial air transportation network, highlighting his alleged involvement in glo...

Mental Health Issues and the University Student

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the diverse mental health challenges faced by university students, distinguishing college experiences from those of non-attending peers. It e...

Mennonites, Amish, and the American Civil War

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Offers an in-depth examination of the diverse experiences of Mennonite and Amish communities during the American Civil War, highlighting their varied ...

Mennonites in Early Modern Poland and Prussia

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the history of Mennonite communities in Poland and Prussia, particularly from the 16th to 18th centuries. It details their migration from the...

Men of Empire: Power and Negotiation in Venice's Maritime State

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the complexities of Venetian imperial governance in its maritime territories, particularly during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It e...

Men on a Mission: Valuing Youth Work in Our Communities

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Explores the multifaceted engagement of men in youth work, both paid and voluntary, across diverse settings such as schools, recreational clubs, and r...

Codependent No More Workbook

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Aiming to guide individuals through the Twelve Steps of recovery from codependency and related issues like chemical dependency, eating disorders, or p...

Mein Kampf - The Official 1939 Edition Murphy Translation - Third Reich from Original Sources

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Presents Adolf Hitler's personal and political philosophy, written during his imprisonment in 1924, and focuses on the origins and early development o...

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