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Die Diskussionen bezüglich der KI, der „Künstlichen Intelligenz“; haben heutzutage eine derartige Hochkonjunktur, dass sie in fast allen Gruppierungen, ob wissenschaftliche oder nicht-wissenschaftliche, Fragen aufwerfen, die unsere menschliche Existenz und deren Zukunft betreffen. Die Einen fürchten die KI als zukünftige Weltmacht, welche das Ende der Menschheit bewirken könnte, indem sie alles Anthropogene in Technik verwandelt, und Andere wiederum begrüßen die KI als technische Potenzierung des bisher existierenden Humanum in ein wesentlich intelligenteres Post-Humanum, in dem es weder Irrtum noch Zufall gibt, weil es von einer perfektionierten Technik autonom gesteuert wird. Wieder Andere begrüßen die zunehmende Bequemlichkeit, die ihnen die KI beschert, und kümmern sich nicht um die herrschenden Probleme, welche die Menschen beunruhigen. Dabei können sie sich auf die wissenschaftliche Erkenntnis berufen, welche nachgewiesen hat, dass in ca. sieben bis zwölf Milliarden Jahren alles Leben auf der Erde mit dem Erlöschen der Sonnenkraft ebenfalls erlöschen wird. Diese Anderen leben mit dem existenziellen Fatalismus, dass es ihnen egal ist, wann nun das Ende der Menschheit passiert, ob durch technisches Versehen, den möglichen Einsatz von Atomkraft oder durch die gesellschaftliche Machtübernahme der KI. Aus ökonomischen Gründen, besonders der führenden Industrienationen, wird immer mehr Geld in die Erforschung der KI-Entwicklung investiert. Der zunehmende Einsatz von Computern hat bereits eine Welt hervorgebracht, in welcher diese bereits wesentliche Arbeits- und Reflexionsprozesse schneller und exakter erledigen. Das fördert die Illusion, dass „Künstliche Intelligenz“ unfehlbarer und vollkommener Armut, Hunger, Krankheit und sogar politische Probleme bewältigen und auf diese Weise eine friedliche Gesellschaft erschaffen könnte. Ob und wie dieser Prozess in Zukunft verlaufen wird, werden wir natürlich erst a posteriori erfahren. Doch das Prinzip Hoffnung, von dem wir alle bewegt sind, ist keine leere Phrase, sondern unser Lebenselixier und beflügelt unsere Fantasie – das Movens der ‚List der Vernunft‘.

How do you know if you've married the wrong person? It was a whirlwind romance and we had the perfect relationship. He was my dream partner, loving, caring, attentive... until the day I married him and things became toxic. I spent my wedding night in A&E with an 'unexplained' broken wrist - but I knew what happened.... My romantic illusions shattered. My fear of the future heightened. The man I had fallen in love with wasn't the man I married. And that was just the start of things to come. Quickly things escalated. He isolated me from family and friends, and with no one to turn to, he began to control every part of my life. I tried to escape, but he watched my every move. Until one day he went too far, and I found my strength to fight back. I no longer wanted to be a victim. I wanted to live. I wanted my life back. But at what cost? In sickness and in health and till death us do part... ** Perfect for the fans of Louise Candlish and Adele Parks** Praise for THE PERFECT HUSBAND 'An excellent portrayal of a living nightmare - it will chill you to the core.' - Diane Saxon 'A truly terrifying tale of destruction and survival.' - Valerie Keogh

The murder of a teenage boy reveals fractured relationships, in this twist-filled new psychological thriller by the author of Penance.This audiobook is narrated using advanced digital voice technology for clear, natural-sounding storytelling. Single mother Annie has spent ten years raising her daughter, Jessica, on her own—and now Jessica's on the verge of adulthood. Annie's just relieved that she's found a sweetheart in Ryan, the son of her close friends, a respectable boy they've both known for years.But the fairy-tale romance between the two teenagers is not to be. As if the traumatic loss of her father wasn't bad enough, Jessica has now lost her boyfriend—to a killer. Jessica is distraught. Ryan's parents are in shock. And the heartbreak only grows as evidence begins to emerge that Ryan may not have been the upstanding young man that they thought.In the face of an unsolved murder and shocking revelations, those left behind struggle to move on and relationships start to fall apart under the strain. What was real? What was an illusion? And are some truths just too difficult to face?

Far-away Stories gathers William John Locke's gift for compact romance, humane comedy, and moral surprise into a collection shaped by distance-geographical, emotional, and social. Its tales move with the polished ease characteristic of late-Victorian and Edwardian magazine fiction, yet they are more than diverting anecdotes: Locke uses exotic or displaced settings to test character, sentiment, loyalty, and illusion. The prose is urbane, theatrical, and gently ironic, placing the volume within the cosmopolitan tradition of popular literary fiction before modernism hardened its experiments. Locke, born in British Guiana and educated within the British imperial world before settling into a literary career in England, was especially alert to crossings of class, culture, and temperament. His experience as teacher, dramatist, and widely read novelist helped form a narrative method at once conversational and staged, attentive to dialogue, gesture, and the sudden revelation of inward life. Readers interested in elegant short fiction, Edwardian sensibility, and the emotional textures of a vanished social world will find Far-away Stories rewarding. It is recommended not only as entertainment, but as a subtle record of how romance, empire, and modern feeling met in popular English literature.

A gripping slow-burn psychological horror filled with paranoia, suspense, and emotional tension from debut Canadian novelist Simon F. Godin. Gracie Boone's small-town life has always felt safe and comfortable. She has a doting father, a steady relationship, and a promising future at university. But the illusion of security begins to crumble the moment she moves into her new dorm room. Before long, a motionless figure looms in the darkness outside Gracie's window, silent and watching her in the night. But no one else sees it, and no one else believes her. Gracie's world further unravels when she faces evidence suggesting she may have been abducted as a child by her hometown's police chief, the man she calls Dad. Driven by her rising paranoia, Gracie must unearth the truth about herself and determine who keeps watching her in the dark. But she has to tread lightly, as alerting her father could ruin their relationship forever, or even put her in danger. Most of all, Gracie fears uncovering her darkest reality, that she's been manipulated for years, and that her life is nothing more than a carefully constructed façade.

Fingers Pointing Towards the Moon is a landmark in modern Zen writing—an uncompromising guide to awakening written by the mysterious author known only as Wei Wu Wei. With piercing clarity and illuminating insight, Wei Wu Wei challenges listeners to move beyond concepts and words, toward the direct experience of truth.First published in 1958, this book quickly earned its place alongside the works of Alan Watts, Paul Reps, and Philip Kapleau as one of the essential classics of Zen. For many seekers, it is not simply a book but a teacher—an invitation to see through illusion and awaken to what is real.Ramesh Balsekar, renowned Advaita teacher, once confessed: "I repeatedly felt that Nisargadatta Maharaj and Wei Wu Wei had ganged up to have a private joke at my expense. It was indeed a gang-up—but it was to bring about a sudden awakening."Wei Wu Wei lived an unusual life. Born into an Irish family in 1895, he was educated at Oxford, where he initially pursued Egyptology and the arts before turning to philosophy and Eastern wisdom. His search led him to India and the ashram of Sri Ramana Maharshi. From that encounter, a series of eight remarkable works emerged, beginning with Fingers Pointing Towards the Moon and continuing for the next 16 years under his pen name.For listeners drawn to Zen, Buddhism, or non-duality teachings, this audiobook offers a rare chance to hear a voice that opens the way to genuine awakening. Fingers Pointing Towards the Moon is not a book of answers—it is a challenge to awaken.

'Being in love was like China: you knew it was there, and no one needed to tell you it existed. But you could not lay your finger on it.' A poignant coming-of-age tale set in pre-war London, The Death of the Heart is often classed as one of the best modern novels of all time. First published in 1938, The Death of the Heart follows the story of sixteen-year-old orphan, Portia Quayne, who moves to London to live with her cold and emotionally repressed half-brother, Thomas, and his wife. Somewhat naïve and pining for love, Portia soon becomes infatuated with the charming yet shallow Eddie, a friend of her sister-in-law's. Devastatingly, Portia's illusions about love and family begin to disintegrate when her trust is shattered by Eddie's manipulation and her brother's indifference. Portia's inner world – one which used to be characterised by vulnerability, longing and optimism – becomes jaded by her environment's emotional hypocrisy. Elegant, layered and brimming with emotional insight, Bowen's novel is a masterful study of the loss of innocence. This audiobook edition is skilfully narrated by Lucy Scott. Elizabeth Bowen (1899 – 1973) was an English-Irish novelist, essayist and short story writer. Much of her work bridges the modernist and postmodernist eras, and centres on life during the war in London. Today she remains a major figure in twentieth century literature.

'This is fantasy at its finest' - Leigh Bardugo, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author The Ragpicker King is the epic, gripping sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare. *** His life is an illusion. Her lie is a gamble. Can two outliers save a kingdom? The royal court is in turmoil following a massacre. Kel, Prince Conor's body-double, is hunting for traitors. And the notorious Ragpicker King, ruler of the dazzling city of Castellane's criminal underworld, holds the only clues. But they lead to a dark conspiracy to destroy the royal family - headed by the man due to marry the woman Kel loves. Lin will be judged after claiming to be the legendary Goddess Reborn and wielder of powerful magic - now her people's charismatic leader is ready to test her powers. Failure will mean exile, and only further dangerous deception can save her now. As the simmering tension in Castellane reaches fever pitch, Prince Conor demands that Lin heal his father's madness. But the King is tormented by an ancient magic, and Lin cannot deny its allure - any more than she can deny her growing passion for the prince. Lin and Kel must decide who they can trust. Yet any false move will mean death - or worse . . . Lose yourself in a vibrant world of power, intrigue and magic in this spellbinding fantasy from an internationally bestselling sensation. *** Praise for the Sunday Times bestseller Sword Catcher 'Everything I look for in fantasy' - George R. R. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Game of Thrones 'A triumph of a book' - Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Night 'Vivid and clever' - Scott Lynch, bestselling author of the Gentleman Bastard sequence The Ragpicker King was a top ten Sunday Times bestseller w/c 10th March 2025.

"The Woman in the Window is the most riveting thriller I've read since Gone Girl. A. J. Finn is a bold new talent with the touch of a master."- New York Times Bestselling Author Tess Gerritsen "The Woman in the Window is a tour de force. A twisting, twisted odyssey inside one woman's mind, her illusions, delusions, reality. It left my own mind reeling and my heart pounding. An absolutely gripping thriller."-#1 New York Times Bestselling Author Louise Penny For readers of Gillian Flynn and Tana French comes one of the decade's most anticipated debuts, to be published in thirty-five languages around the world and already in development as a major film from Fox: a twisty, powerful Hithcockian thriller about an agoraphobic woman who believes she witnessed a crime in a neighboring house. It isn't paranoia if it's really happening . . . Anna Fox lives alone?a recluse in her New York City home, unable to venture outside. She spends her day drinking wine (maybe too much), watching old movies, recalling happier times . . . and spying on her neighbors. Then the Russells move into the house across the way: a father, mother, their teenaged son. The perfect family. But when Anna, gazing out her window one night, sees something she shouldn't, her world begins to crumble?and its shocking secrets are laid bare. What is real? What is imagined? Who is in danger? Who is in control? In this diabolically gripping thriller, no one-and nothing-is what it seems. Twisty and powerful, ingenious, and moving, The Woman in the Window is a smart, sophisticated novel of psychological suspense that recalls the best of Hitchcock.

Queer love story meets true crime thriller in the dream factory of 1970s cinema, from the award-winning, bestselling author. Perfect for readers of André Aciman's Call Me By Your Name and Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr Ripley. SHORTLISTED FOR BLACKWELL'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 A NEW YORK MAGAZINE TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 RUNNER-UP FOR THE TADEUSZ BRADECKI PRIZE 2026 'Sublime' The New York Times 'Brilliant' Olly Alexander 'It is dangerous to want someone this much. He has always known it, from the very first night.' It is September 1974. Two men meet by chance in Venice. One is a young English artist, in panicked flight from London. The other is Danilo Donati, the magician of Italian cinema, the designer responsible for realising the spectacular visions of Fellini and Pasolini. Donati is in Venice to produce sketches for Fellini's Casanova. A young - and beautiful - apprentice is just what he needs. He sweeps Nicholas to Rome, into the looking-glass world of Cinecittà, the studio where Casanova's Venice will be ingeniously assembled. Then in the spring, the lovers move together to the set of Salò, Pasolini's horrifying fable of fascism. But Nicholas has a secret and in this world of constant illusion, his real nature passes unseen. Amidst the rising tensions of Italy's 'Years of Lead', he acts as an accelerant, setting in motion a tragedy he didn't intend. Stylish and seductive, The Silver Book is an absorbing fictional account of real things, and an investigation into the difficult relationship between artifice and truth, illusion and reality, love and power. Praise for The Silver Book: 'Seamlessly inserts a fictional narrative into a real historical world . . . a gripping novel that is, in many ways, a technical tour de force ' Times Literary Supplement ' A great chronicler of male genius, sexuality, loneliness and madness' Observer 'Unabashedly queer and unapologetically erotic' Art in America 'My favourite novel of last year' M. John Harrison 'You do not need to be an expert on postwar Italian cinema or politics (or to know the true crime story unfolding here) to savour this novel . Laing describes the filming in dazzling clarity. 1970s Rome swaggers from the page ' The Times ' Laing's vibrant depiction of both real and imagined events is a prescient exploration of the meaning of art in dangerous places ' Washington Post

The Book of Wisdom: Volume I & II is a sacred initiation into the unseen architecture of reality. There is a wisdom behind all things. Hidden, yet everywhere. Whispered, but never spoken aloud. It lives in symbols, in cycles, in silence. Some call it divine intelligence. Others feel it as an ancient knowing pulsing beneath the surface of life. But most never recognize it at all. This is not just a book. It is a key. The Book of Wisdom gathers the lost teachings, the buried codes, the esoteric principles once reserved only for the initiated. Not to mystify you. To awaken you. Inside, You'll Encounter Truths That Speak Beyond Language: The hidden order beneath chaos, and how to walk in tune with it How forgotten spiritual laws silently shape the architecture of your reality The deeper currents behind suffering, truth, desire, and liberation How to dissolve illusion, drop the masks, and remember who you truly are A path to sovereignty that does not require control, force, or striving Ancient truths that echo through all authentic spiritual lineages This is not surface spirituality or trendy self-help. It is a deep initiation, crafted to shift your perception, activate your awareness, and return you to the Source within. What awaits within these pages moves beyond explanation and touches something your soul already remembers. Read slowly. Absorb deeply. What you find here may change everything you thought you had to search for.

Queer love story meets true crime thriller in the dream factory of 1970s cinema, from the award-winning, bestselling author. Perfect for readers of André Aciman's Call Me By Your Name and Patricia Highsmith's The Talented Mr Ripley. SHORTLISTED FOR BLACKWELL'S BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 A NEW YORK MAGAZINE TOP TEN BOOK OF THE YEAR 2025 RUNNER-UP FOR THE TADEUSZ BRADECKI PRIZE 2026 'Sublime' The New York Times 'Brilliant' Olly Alexander 'It is dangerous to want someone this much. He has always known it, from the very first night.' It is September 1974. Two men meet by chance in Venice. One is a young English artist, in panicked flight from London. The other is Danilo Donati, the magician of Italian cinema, the designer responsible for realising the spectacular visions of Fellini and Pasolini. Donati is in Venice to produce sketches for Fellini's Casanova. A young - and beautiful - apprentice is just what he needs. He sweeps Nicholas to Rome, into the looking-glass world of Cinecittà, the studio where Casanova's Venice will be ingeniously assembled. Then in the spring, the lovers move together to the set of Salò, Pasolini's horrifying fable of fascism. But Nicholas has a secret and in this world of constant illusion, his real nature passes unseen. Amidst the rising tensions of Italy's 'Years of Lead', he acts as an accelerant, setting in motion a tragedy he didn't intend. Stylish and seductive, The Silver Book is an absorbing fictional account of real things, and an investigation into the difficult relationship between artifice and truth, illusion and reality, love and power. Praise for The Silver Book: 'Seamlessly inserts a fictional narrative into a real historical world . . . a gripping novel that is, in many ways, a technical tour de force ' Times Literary Supplement ' A great chronicler of male genius, sexuality, loneliness and madness' Observer 'Unabashedly queer and unapologetically erotic' Art in America 'My favourite novel of last year' M. John Harrison 'You do not need to be an expert on postwar Italian cinema or politics (or to know the true crime story unfolding here) to savour this novel . Laing describes the filming in dazzling clarity. 1970s Rome swaggers from the page ' The Times ' Laing's vibrant depiction of both real and imagined events is a prescient exploration of the meaning of art in dangerous places ' Washington Post

What If Everything You've Been Taught Was Just the Beginning? You've been led to believe that life is straightforward, predictable, and fully explained. But what if the reality you know is only a sliver of a much deeper truth? Beneath your everyday routines lies an unseen architecture, ancient teachings quietly suppressed, spiritual gateways left unexplored, and hidden realms that reveal themselves only to those willing to look beyond the surface. Are you prepared to challenge the story you've been told? The Book of Wisdoms is your invitation to rediscover these timeless secrets. Far more than a guide, it serves as a transformative map into the sacred layers of understanding that have been deliberately obscured. Within these pages, you'll break free from limiting beliefs, access higher dimensions of awareness, and reclaim the power that has always belonged to you. Inside You'll Discover: Foundations of Conscious Awakening designed to dismantle old narratives Universal Spiritual Principles buried beneath the noise of modern life Ancient Wisdom Traditions preserved through hidden lineages Gateways and Portals to realms most never encounter Daily Conscious Practices that free you from mental programming Energy Mastery Techniques to restore your natural vibration Sacred Relationship Codes to transform how you connect with others When you strip away the layers of illusion, you'll see the system for what it truly is-a web of limitations designed to keep you asleep. This book isn't just a guide-it's a catalyst. It will challenge your perceptions, awaken your spirit, and equip you to walk your path with clarity and purpose. Click "Buy Now" to move beyond the familiar, question the conditioned story, and reclaim the hidden wisdom that has been waiting for you all along.

What is a singular object? An idea, a building, a color, a sentiment, a human being. Each in turn comes under scrutiny in this exhilarating dialogue between two of the most interesting thinkers working in philosophy and architecture today. From such singular objects, Jean Baudrillard and Jean Nouvel move on to fundamental problems of politics, identity, and aesthetics as their exchange becomes an imaginative exploration of the possibilities of modern architecture and the future of modern life. Among the topics the two speakers take up are the city of tomorrow and the ideal of transparency, the gentrification of New York City and Frank Gehry's surprising Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao. As Nouvel prompts Baudrillard to reflect on some of his signature concepts (the virtual, transparency, fatal strategies, oblivion, and seduction, among others), the confrontation between such philosophical concerns and the specificity of architecture gives rise to novel and striking formulations-and a new way of establishing and understanding the connections between the practitioner and the philosopher, the object and the idea. This wide-ranging conversation builds a bridge between the fields of architecture and philosophy. At the same time it offers readers an intimate view of the meeting of objects and ideas in which the imagined, constructed, and inhabited environment is endlessly changing, forever evolving. Jean Baudrillard is one of the most influential thinkers of his generation and author of The Vital Illusion (2001). Jean Nouvel has designed buildings throughout the world, including the new Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, and is a recipient of France's Grand Prix d'Architecture. Robert Bononno, a translator and teacher, lives in New York City.

From the best-selling author and pioneer in the field of consciousness research, David R. Hawkins, M.D., Ph.D., comes the first in a series of six books on finding the way to God. Dr. David R. Hawkins always wanted to add further detail to his best-selling book, Power vs. Force, a book that opened the door to so many new truths, enlightening information, and exciting questions. People asked for more, and Dr. Hawkins realized that consciousness itself continued to grow and evolve. As a spiritual teacher, dedicated to the highest Truth, to God, and to his love for mankind, he decided to create the lecture presentations these books are based on. His lighthearted spirit, wonderful sense of humor, and real-life stories are evident in this book. In it, the core of Dr. Hawkins' body of work that he later called, "The Pathway of Devotional Non-Duality" is delivered in full. This volume consists of Dr. Hawkins's finest work from January and February 2002. As you read, you will learn about: the Map of Consciousness® chart, from 0-1000, and how it came to be the illusion of causality-the great block to spiritual advancement transcending the ego through understanding it and re-contextualizing it the role of karma in your life how you can move up the levels of consciousness through spiritual intention and choice radical subjectivity-the essence of the experiencing the Presence of God as "I" the purpose of Dr. Hawkins's work-to realize the Presence of God These are just some of the many topics Dr. Hawkins covers in this inspiring and supportive book.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER  A fearless and urgent exposé of technofascism - and a road map to resistance. When Silicon Valley 'moves fast and breaks things', the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. Gil Durán reveals something far more sinister afoot: a decades-long campaign to replace elected governments with corporate rule.  Drawing on insider political experience and new investigations, Durán traces this ideology from its philosophical roots in The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg. He introduces its modern apostles - Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, Balaji Srinivasan and Elon Musk - and shows how the promise of technological liberation has transformed into a global movement for digital feudalism, powered by cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and algorithmically driven propaganda on social media.  The Nerd Reich explains the origins, strategies and ambitions of Silicon Valley's war on democracy for the first time. From San Francisco's weaponised elections and secret billionaire projects to the White House, Durán exposes how the world's richest men are building a new political order.  The Nerd Reich is more than a hidden history; it's an urgent warning: democracy is being dismantled, not by coups or tanks but by code, capital and the illusion of innovation. Durán insists there is still time to fight back - if we act now. Gil Durán, New York Times bestseller, August 2026

Each and every human being has the capacity to identify his Soul and attain salvation. However, one severe obstacle on this path could be sexual attraction/ infatuation. None other than a Gnani Purush (the enlightened one) can help us understand the science behind sexual attraction and help us get rid of it. In the Audio book, Dadashri, the Gnani Purush has discussed the importance of celibacy in the path of salvation…and how it can be achieved even by the married couples. The nature of sexuality, its present life dangers, as well as potential dangers for the lives to come are described by the Gnani and the beneficial effects of brahmacharya are shown with scientific exactness. Precise understanding of brahmacharya, methods by eradicating the root cause of sexuality, is given to the seeker. In part 1 of the Audio book, Dadashri has warned the married people of infidelity (by thoughts and actions), explained the risks thereof, emphasized on how the subtlest form of infidelity/attraction would divert us from the path of spirituality. For married people, remaining utmost faithful to his/her partner is equivalent to celibacy. In part 2 of the Audio book, Dadashri, has discussed about his enlightened Self that moves about unbound by any circumstance of the material world, unveils for us all ! He initiates the cause brahmacharya in the light of this absolute vision and experiential bliss for all who come to him seeking freedom from the clutches of sexuality and its misery. In this environment rampant with profuse sexuality and its vibrations, the Gnani Purush's extraordinary and effective speech demolishes all elements of sexuality and illusion of the seeker and makes him still in brahmacharya with understanding.

'This is fantasy at its finest' – Leigh Bardugo, No. 1 New York Times bestselling authorThe Ragpicker King is the epic, gripping sequel to the Sunday Times bestselling Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare.His life is an illusion. Her lie is a gamble. Can two outliers save a kingdom?The royal court is in turmoil following a massacre. Kel, Prince Conor's body-double, is hunting for traitors. And the notorious Ragpicker King, ruler of the dazzling city of Castellane's criminal underworld, holds the only clues. But they lead to a dark conspiracy to destroy the royal family – headed by the man due to marry the woman Kel loves.Lin will be judged after claiming to be the legendary Goddess Reborn and wielder of powerful magic - now her people's charismatic leader is ready to test her powers. Failure will mean exile, and only further dangerous deception can save her now. As the simmering tension in Castellane reaches fever pitch, Prince Conor demands that Lin heal his father's madness. But the King is tormented by an ancient magic, and Lin cannot deny its allure – any more than she can deny her growing passion for the prince. Lin and Kel must decide who they can trust. Yet any false move will mean death – or worse . . .Lose yourself in a vibrant world of power, intrigue and magic in this spellbinding fantasy from an internationally bestselling sensation.***Praise for Sword Catcher'Everything I look for in fantasy' – George R. R. Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Game of Thrones'A triumph of a book' – Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Night'Vivid and clever' – Scott Lynch, bestselling author of the Gentleman Bastard sequence

The Book of Wisdom: Volume I & II is a sacred initiation into the unseen architecture of reality. There is a wisdom behind all things. Hidden, yet everywhere. Whispered, but never spoken aloud. It lives in symbols, in cycles, in silence. Some call it divine intelligence. Others feel it as an ancient knowing pulsing beneath the surface of life. But most never recognize it at all. This is not just a book. It is a key. The Book of Wisdom gathers the lost teachings, the buried codes, the esoteric principles once reserved only for the initiated. Not to mystify you. To awaken you. Inside, You'll Encounter Truths That Speak Beyond Language: The hidden order beneath chaos, and how to walk in tune with it How forgotten spiritual laws silently shape the architecture of your reality The deeper currents behind suffering, truth, desire, and liberation How to dissolve illusion, drop the masks, and remember who you truly are A path to sovereignty that does not require control, force, or striving Ancient truths that echo through all authentic spiritual lineages This is not surface spirituality or trendy self-help. It is a deep initiation, crafted to shift your perception, activate your awareness, and return you to the Source within. What awaits within these pages moves beyond explanation and touches something your soul already remembers. Read slowly. Absorb deeply. What you find here may change everything you thought you had to search for.

For many adult children of narcissists, the struggle for self-esteem and authenticity is a lifelong battle. Raised by parents who were unable to see them as real people, they often feel empty, unreal, and undeserving of love, perpetuating a cycle of emotional abuse in their own relationships. They may sense that something is deeply wrong, but not know how to break free from the invisible cage of their upbringing. In Trapped in the Mirror, psychoanalyst Elan Golomb, Ph.D.-herself the child of a narcissist-provides a powerful and compassionate guide to understanding and healing. Drawing on decades of clinical experience and numerous case studies, she illuminates the complex dynamics of narcissistic families, explaining how a parent's need for control and admiration creates a legacy of self-doubt and anxiety in their children. This book offers the profound insight that your struggle for self is not only real-it's winnable. It is possible to undo the illusions and find your true identity. The journey begins with understanding the hidden wounds of a narcissistic upbringing and learning, finally, how to heal them. Recognize a Narcissist: Learn the definitive traits-from an inflated sense of self-importance to a profound inability to empathize-and see how they have shaped your family dynamics. Heal the Inner Critic: Understand the "negative introject"-the harsh inner voice of the parent you have internalized-and discover how to replace it with self-acceptance. End Painful Relationships: Explore why so many children of narcissists are drawn to narcissistic partners and learn how to break the cycle of repeating your childhood trauma. Build an Authentic Self: Move beyond feeling like a "fake" or "nothing" by reconnecting with your true feelings and learning that you have a right to exist for yourself.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A fearless and urgent exposé of technofascism – and a road map to resistance. When Silicon Valley 'moves fast and breaks things', the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. Gil Durán reveals something far more sinister afoot: a decades-long campaign to replace elected governments with corporate rule. Drawing on insider political experience and new investigations, Durán traces this ideology from its philosophical roots in The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg. He introduces its modern apostles – Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, Balaji Srinivasan and Elon Musk – and shows how the promise of technological liberation has transformed into a global movement for digital feudalism, powered by cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and algorithmically driven propaganda on social media. The Nerd Reich explains the origins, strategies and ambitions of Silicon Valley's war on democracy for the first time. From San Francisco's weaponised elections and secret billionaire projects to the White House, Durán exposes how the world's richest men are building a new political order. The Nerd Reich is more than a hidden history; it's an urgent warning: democracy is being dismantled, not by coups or tanks but by code, capital and the illusion of innovation. Durán insists there is still time to fight back – if we act now. Gil Durán, New York Times bestseller, August 2026

Set against the lush, intoxicating backdrop of 19th-century France and the distant island of Bourbon (now Réunion), Indiana is a passionate and daring exploration of love, marriage, and a woman's struggle for freedom in a society bound by rigid conventions. At the heart of the novel is Indiana Delmare, a young Creole woman trapped in a loveless and oppressive marriage to Colonel Delmare, a much older and domineering man. Though surrounded by comfort and status, Indiana feels imprisoned-emotionally starved and yearning for genuine affection and understanding. Her fragile hope for happiness ignites when she meets the charming and ambitious Raymon de Ramière, whose attentions awaken her deepest desires. Yet Raymon's romantic promises conceal the selfishness and duplicity that define much of the male privilege of the era. Through Indiana's emotional journey, George Sand crafts a powerful critique of the legal and social constraints placed upon women in the early 1800s. At a time when wives were treated as property and denied independence, Sand boldly exposes the inequalities embedded within marriage and society. Indiana's suffering is not merely personal-it reflects the systemic injustice faced by women who dared to dream beyond obedience and submission. As the story unfolds, themes of passion, betrayal, sacrifice, and self-realization intertwine. The novel moves from the drawing rooms of Paris to the dramatic landscapes of the French countryside and the exotic shores of Bourbon, mirroring Indiana's turbulent inner world. Alongside her stands Sir Ralph Brown, a quiet and steadfast figure whose restrained devotion contrasts sharply with Raymon's reckless seduction. Through these relationships, Sand examines different models of love-romantic illusion versus enduring loyalty. More than a romantic novel, Indiana is a revolutionary work that challenged the moral and legal foundations of its time. Published in 1832 under George Sand's male pseudonym, the book established her as a fearless literary voice and an early advocate for women's rights. With lyrical prose and emotional intensity, Sand questions whether true love can exist in a society that denies women autonomy. Indiana remains a timeless and thought-provoking classic-a story of longing and liberation, of illusion and awakening, and of one woman's courageous search for dignity and self-determination in a world determined to silence her.

*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* 'In a world looking for quick fixes, It All Starts When You Do offers something real. This is the kind of work that doesn't just inspire, it moves you to act. ' Dr Nicole LePera, #1 New York Times bestseller A guide to overcoming self-sabotage from one of the internet's most beloved therapists. What if the biggest obstacle to happiness isn't your environment, your past, or other people - but a blindness to some uncomfortable truths about yourself? In the book his fans have been waiting for, Kier Gaines sets the record straight: mantras and toxic positivity won't solve your problems. Instead, Gaines offers a bold new path to getting what you want in life: You need to know yourself better. A lot better than you do now. In It All Starts When You Do, Gaines walks you through the hard but rewarding work you need to do when you simply can't figure out what feels off in your life. Whether your career is stuck in neutral, your family is driving you crazy or you're struggling to find love, you'll learn how to: Begin healing from the inner wounds you might not even be aware you have Conquer unconscious emotional hijacking Align your actions with your true desires Build self-esteem based on solid evidence and effort, not empty affirmations Stop consuming the empty calories of negative self-talk Overcome the illusion of comfort that keeps you stuck It All Starts When You Do will arm you with the tools you need to stop sabotaging your life and get down to the business of living it.

Each and every human being has the capacity to identify his Soul and attain salvation. However, one severe obstacle on this path could be sexual attraction/ infatuation. None other than a Gnani Purush (the enlightened one) can help us understand the science behind sexual attraction and help us get rid of it. In the Audio book, Dadashri, the Gnani Purush has discussed the importance of celibacy in the path of salvation…and how it can be achieved even by the married couples. The nature of sexuality, its present life dangers, as well as potential dangers for the lives to come are described by the Gnani and the beneficial effects of brahmacharya are shown with scientific exactness. Precise understanding of brahmacharya, methods by eradicating the root cause of sexuality, is given to the seeker. In Part 1 of the Audio book, Dadashri has warned the married people of infidelity (by thoughts and actions), explained the risks thereof, emphasized on how the subtlest form of infidelity/attraction would divert us from the path of spirituality. For married people, remaining utmost faithful to his/her partner is equivalent to celibacy. In Part 2 of the Audio book, Dadashri, has discussed about his enlightened Self that moves about unbound by any circumstance of the material world, unveils for us all! He initiates the cause brahmacharya in the light of this absolute vision and experiential bliss for all who come to him seeking freedom from the clutches of sexuality and its misery. In this environment rampant with profuse sexuality and its vibrations, the Gnani Purush's extraordinary and effective speech demolishes all elements of sexuality and illusion of the seeker and makes him still in brahmacharya with understanding.

What If Everything You've Been Taught Was Just the Beginning? You've been led to believe that life is straightforward, predictable, and fully explained. But what if the reality you know is only a sliver of a much deeper truth? Beneath your everyday routines lies an unseen architecture, ancient teachings quietly suppressed, spiritual gateways left unexplored, and hidden realms that reveal themselves only to those willing to look beyond the surface. Are you prepared to challenge the story you've been told? The Book of Wisdoms is your invitation to rediscover these timeless secrets. Far more than a guide, it serves as a transformative map into the sacred layers of understanding that have been deliberately obscured. Within these pages, you'll break free from limiting beliefs, access higher dimensions of awareness, and reclaim the power that has always belonged to you. Inside You'll Discover: Foundations of Conscious Awakening designed to dismantle old narratives Universal Spiritual Principles buried beneath the noise of modern life Ancient Wisdom Traditions preserved through hidden lineages Gateways and Portals to realms most never encounter Daily Conscious Practices that free you from mental programming Energy Mastery Techniques to restore your natural vibration Sacred Relationship Codes to transform how you connect with others When you strip away the layers of illusion, you'll see the system for what it truly is-a web of limitations designed to keep you asleep. This book isn't just a guide-it's a catalyst. It will challenge your perceptions, awaken your spirit, and equip you to walk your path with clarity and purpose. Click "Buy Now" to move beyond the familiar, question the conditioned story, and reclaim the hidden wisdom that has been waiting for you all along.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A fearless and urgent exposé of technofascism - and a road map to resistance. When Silicon Valley 'moves fast and breaks things', the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. Gil Durán reveals something far more sinister afoot: a decades-long campaign to replace elected governments with corporate rule. Drawing on insider political experience and new investigations, Durán traces this ideology from its philosophical roots in The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg. He introduces its modern apostles - Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, Balaji Srinivasan and Elon Musk - and shows how the promise of technological liberation has transformed into a global movement for digital feudalism, powered by cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and algorithmically driven propaganda on social media. The Nerd Reich explains the origins, strategies and ambitions of Silicon Valley's war on democracy for the first time. From San Francisco's weaponised elections and secret billionaire projects to the White House, Durán exposes how the world's richest men are building a new political order. The Nerd Reich is more than a hidden history; it's an urgent warning: democracy is being dismantled, not by coups or tanks but by code, capital and the illusion of innovation. Durán insists there is still time to fight back - if we act now. Gil Durán, New York Times bestseller, August 2026

What If Everything You've Been Taught Was Just the Beginning? You've been led to believe that life is straightforward, predictable, and fully explained. But what if the reality you know is only a sliver of a much deeper truth? Beneath your everyday routines lies an unseen architecture, ancient teachings quietly suppressed, spiritual gateways left unexplored, and hidden realms that reveal themselves only to those willing to look beyond the surface. Are you prepared to challenge the story you've been told? The Book of Wisdoms is your invitation to rediscover these timeless secrets. Far more than a guide, it serves as a transformative map into the sacred layers of understanding that have been deliberately obscured. Within these pages, you'll break free from limiting beliefs, access higher dimensions of awareness, and reclaim the power that has always belonged to you. Inside You'll Discover: Foundations of Conscious Awakening designed to dismantle old narratives Universal Spiritual Principles buried beneath the noise of modern life Ancient Wisdom Traditions preserved through hidden lineages Gateways and Portals to realms most never encounter Daily Conscious Practices that free you from mental programming Energy Mastery Techniques to restore your natural vibration Sacred Relationship Codes to transform how you connect with others When you strip away the layers of illusion, you'll see the system for what it truly is-a web of limitations designed to keep you asleep. This book isn't just a guide-it's a catalyst. It will challenge your perceptions, awaken your spirit, and equip you to walk your path with clarity and purpose. Click "Buy Now" to move beyond the familiar, question the conditioned story, and reclaim the hidden wisdom that has been waiting for you all along.

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A fearless and urgent exposé of technofascism - and a road map to resistance. When Silicon Valley 'moves fast and breaks things', the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. Gil Durán reveals something far more sinister afoot: a decades-long campaign to replace elected governments with corporate rule. Drawing on insider political experience and new investigations, Durán traces this ideology from its philosophical roots in The Sovereign Individual by James Dale Davidson and Lord William Rees-Mogg. He introduces its modern apostles - Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, Balaji Srinivasan and Elon Musk - and shows how the promise of technological liberation has transformed into a global movement for digital feudalism, powered by cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and algorithmically driven propaganda on social media. The Nerd Reich explains the origins, strategies and ambitions of Silicon Valley's war on democracy for the first time. From San Francisco's weaponised elections and secret billionaire projects to the White House, Durán exposes how the world's richest men are building a new political order. The Nerd Reich is more than a hidden history; it's an urgent warning: democracy is being dismantled, not by coups or tanks but by code, capital and the illusion of innovation. Durán insists there is still time to fight back - if we act now. Gil Durán, New York Times bestseller, August 2026

Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad is a powerful modernist novella that explores imperialism, moral corruption, psychological darkness, and the fragile boundary between civilization and savagery. The story follows Charles Marlow, a sailor who travels into the Congo Free State to find the mysterious ivory trader Kurtz, a man whose reputation for brilliance hides a terrifying descent into brutality and obsession. As Marlow moves deeper into the African interior, the journey becomes both a physical expedition and a symbolic descent into the hidden violence of empire and the human soul. Through dense, atmospheric prose and layered narration, the novella examines the hypocrisy of European colonial ideals, exposing how claims of progress and civilization can mask greed, exploitation, racism, and destruction. Kurtz becomes a disturbing figure of unchecked power, showing what can happen when ambition, isolation, and absolute authority are freed from moral restraint. The river journey, the oppressive landscape, and the growing sense of uncertainty create a haunting meditation on guilt, illusion, truth, and the darkness within humanity. More than an adventure tale, Heart of Darkness is a complex literary work about power, conscience, and the collapse of moral certainty. Its ambiguity, symbolism, and psychological intensity have made it one of the most discussed works in English literature, admired for its narrative innovation while also debated for its portrayal of Africa and colonial subjects. It remains an essential classic for readers interested in modernism, colonial critique, symbolic fiction, and the disturbing realities behind imperial conquest.

*THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* 'In a world looking for quick fixes, It All Starts When You Do offers something real. This is the kind of work that doesn't just inspire, it moves you to act. ' Dr Nicole LePera, #1 New York Times bestseller A guide to overcoming self-sabotage from one of the internet's most beloved therapists. What if the biggest obstacle to happiness isn't your environment, your past, or other people - but a blindness to some uncomfortable truths about yourself? In the book his fans have been waiting for, Kier Gaines sets the record straight: mantras and toxic positivity won't solve your problems. Instead, Gaines offers a bold new path to getting what you want in life: You need to know yourself better. A lot better than you do now. In It All Starts When You Do, Gaines walks you through the hard but rewarding work you need to do when you simply can't figure out what feels off in your life. Whether your career is stuck in neutral, your family is driving you crazy or you're struggling to find love, you'll learn how to: Begin healing from the inner wounds you might not even be aware you have Conquer unconscious emotional hijacking Align your actions with your true desires Build self-esteem based on solid evidence and effort, not empty affirmations Stop consuming the empty calories of negative self-talk Overcome the illusion of comfort that keeps you stuck It All Starts When You Do will arm you with the tools you need to stop sabotaging your life and get down to the business of living it.