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 Jean Vanier, "Happiness: A Guide to a Good Life, Aristotle for the New Century" English | ISBN: 1611454972 | 2012 | 224 pages | MOBI | 350 KB Using Aristotle as his launching pad, a contemporary philosopher explores, in the context of today's world, the notion of happiness and how each of us might best obtain it. To be happy, to know true happiness, is the profound desire of every man and woman. Jean Vanier, author of the international bestseller Becoming Human, offers a contemporary, practical application of philosophy that is simple without being simplistic, probing without being dogmatic. This thoughtful, intelligent, and lucidly written book marries classical thought to contemporary challenges, nourishing and stimulating both heart and mind.  Rebecca Struthers, "Hands of Time: A Watchmaker's History" English | ISBN: 0063048701 | 2023 | 288 pages | AZW3 | 23 MB "A hugely entertaining achievement." -Esquire  Lilly Maetzig, "Handbuilt: A Modern Potter's Guide to Handbuilding with Clay" English | ISBN: 1787139174 | 2023 | 176 pages | MOBI | 5 MB Create a collection of 23 stylish homewares with this modern guide to working with clay.  Al Sweigart, "Hacking Secret Ciphers With Python" English | ISBN: 1482614375 | 2013 | 416 pages | AZW3 | 1524 KB Hacking Secret Ciphers with Python not only teaches you how to write in secret ciphers with paper and pencil. This book teaches you how to write your own cipher programs and also the hacking programs that can break the encrypted messages from these ciphers. Unfortunately, the programs in this book wont get the reader in trouble with the law (or rather, fortunately) but it is a guide on the basics of both cryptography and the Python programming language. Instead of presenting a dull laundry list of concepts, this book provides the source code to several fun programming projects for adults and young adults.  , "Habits of Highly Effective People: Accomplish More by Managing Your Time and Focus. 15 Habits of Highly Productive People " English | ISBN: 1530804213 | 2016 | 118 pages | AZW3 | 310 KB Habits run our lives. By adopting the right habits, you will manage to be more productive. Habits have the power to keep you from stretching yourself. You can learn how to avoid bad habits and become more productive overnight.  Jan Warner, "Grief Day By Day: Simple Practices and Daily Guidance for Living with Loss" English | ISBN: 1641521317 | 2018 | 272 pages | MOBI | 448 KB Supportive readings and exercises to help you move through life after loss, one day at a time  Andrew Shaffer, "Great Philosophers Who Failed at Love: The Paradox of Brilliant Minds and Pathetic Romantics in Western Thought" English | ISBN: 0061969818 | 2011 | 208 pages | MOBI | 2 MB Few people have failed at love as spectacularly as the great philosophers. Although we admire their wisdom, history is littered with the romantic failures of the most sensible men and women of every age, including:  Tea Uglow, "Great LGBTQ+ Speeches: Empowering Voices That Engage And Inspire" English | ISBN: 0711275009 | 2022 | 176 pages | MOBI | 6 MB Discover the inspiring voices that have changed our world, and started a new conversation.  Ian Hodgson, "Great Garden Design: Contemporary Inspiration for Outdoor Spaces" English | ISBN: 0711235732 | 2015 | 176 pages | MOBI | 33 MB Showcasing the best garden designs of the last 10 years from 50 top designers and members of the Society of Garden Designers, this is the go-to guide to outdoor space design. Whether you manage a small or medium sized garden, a roof terrace, balcony or courtyard space, this book offers design solutions for every situation, every area, all tastes and budgets, and any size of garden. Drawing on the talents of celebrated designers such as Tom Stuart Smith, Luciano Giubbilei, Charlotte Rowe, Ian Kitson, John Brookes, Cleve West, Dan Pearson and Andy Sturgeon, the book also showcases the work of lesser-known designers whose innovating designs deserve wider recognition. This stunning book makes the complex process of garden design simpler by offering ample choices of contemporary design for you to explore what's possible, what's practical and what's affordable. Comprising garden rooms, ornamental details, styles and planting ideas, this book will appeal to every garden owner.  Louis L. Picone, "Grant's Tomb: The Epic Death of Ulysses S. Grant and the Making of an American Pantheon" English | ISBN: 1950691705 | 2021 | 344 pages | MOBI | 11 MB The moving story of Ulysses S. Grant's final battle, and the definitive account of the national memorial honoring him as one of America's most enduring heroes |
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