The product of a Kickstarter fundraising campaign, "Clear and Present Thinking" is a college-level textbook in logic and critical thinking.Chapters:1. Questions, Problems, and World Views2. Good and Bad Thinking Habits3. Basics of Argumentation4. Fallacies5. Reasonable Doubt6. Moral ReasoningIn an effort to reduce the cost of education for students, this textbook was funded by over 700 people through the Kickstarter online crowd-funding platform. This softcover edition is available here for the lowest reasonable price. All profits from the sale of this print edition will go towards funding future free or nearly-free college textbook projects.

Clear and Present Thinking: A Handbook in Logic and Rationality

Politics & Social Sciences

Myers, Brendan

Elsby, Charlene

Baltzer-Jaray, Kimberly

Semczyszyn, Nola

Philosophy

Northwest Passage Books

What is the ethical significance of the environment? How shall we dwell on, and with, the earth? And what, if anything, do we owe to future generations? “Time and the Land” pursues these questions through each of the four most prominent theories of ethics in the western philosophical tradition: Utilitarianism, Distributive Justice, Kantian Deontology, and Virtue Ethics.For each theory, Derek Parfit’s Non-Identity Problem serves as a test case. Parfit showed how some environmental policy decisions might harm no one in the far distant future, even if they produce situations all would agree are intrinsically repugnant. Myers seeks a theory of environmental ethics that not only responds to pressing moral problems in environmental policy, but also avoids the paradox of the Non-Identity Problem. Myers concludes that no single theory by itself can accomplish this task. A synthesis of ethics is required: but Virtue must lead the way. As Virtue is not a ‘utility-maximizing’ theory, it avoids the Non-Identity Problem. At the same time, its potential for responding to environmental ethics dilemmas is deep. Myers concludes that the aim for a worthwhile human life must include the aim to create and sustain the environmental conditions in which the worthwhile human life is possible and supported. A Virtuous person takes care of the future through aiming at ends which are, while achievable in the present, also temporally continuous and ongoing, even beyond the one's own lifetime. And the future which it is virtuous to aim for is the one which brings out one's best qualities in the course of striving for it.

Time and the Land: Four Approaches to Environmental Ethics, Climate Change, and Future Generations

Myers, Dr Brendan

Debuted at #1 in Fantasy and #2 in Literary Fiction in the Kindle Free Store.In 2012 author Andre Sólo set out to cross the United States with no money and no car. One night he found himself in a thunderstorm and took shelter in a tiny grove of trees. Alone, tired, sunburnt and thirsty, he did the only thing he could to pass the night: he began to write a story. That story became Lúnasa Days.Lúnasa Days tells the tale of a similar, but much harder journey. It follows Bailey, a modern day magician who sells his spells for a living—but has lost faith in his powers. Wandering the Midwest in search of a purpose, Bailey stumbles on a farm town stricken by drought. He’s given a home by a surprising cast of characters and begins to peddle his magic, only to find he’s powerless to save the corn. The one person who understands his plight is Emily, a local girl that most people prefer to avoid. Together, the two will have to find a way to save the farms, and see if they can change their Fate.Sólo depicts magic as if it’s hiding just out of sight in our everyday world. He writes in a crisp, simple style, his characters bristling with belief and doubt. Lúnasa Days takes its place among the best of contemporary magical realism. It’s a story you’ll feel in your heart, and it will leave you wanting more.

Lunasa Days

Science Fiction & Fantasy

André Solo

Fantasy

"When I look back on my life, it seems as if I grew up by accident. But at the end of the day, that's the best way to grow up, isn't it?" An unexpected gift arrives for 13 year old troublemaker Jillian Brighton: a special antique telescope that can see into parallel worlds. As she learns to use it, she discovers a whole civilization on the moon. But her friends don't believe her, and her suspicious parents want the telescope sent back to where it came from. Then a shady lawyer says that the telescope might

Jillian Brighton and the Wonderful Cosmographic Telescope: A Fairy Tale about Knowing

Brendan Myers

“Fellwater” is a modern fantasy novel about two lovers caught between two rival factions of an ancient secret society.On the night Katie tried to tell Eric her true feelings, all they did was argue, and she left with a broken heart. But then she met Carlo, a charming, cosmopolitan, and mysterious man from an Italian noble house. In his presence a mystical vision overtook her, and she remembered meeting him before, thousands of years ago, in the ancient Celtic iron age. But she awoke the following morning in a hospital, without knowing how she got there, and she learned that Eric spent the night in jail after being chased by gunmen. All was not as it seemed, and they were both in terrible danger.This is the second edition of this book, re-released after a successful fundraising campaign on Kickstarter.com, which covered the costs of professional editing and design work.“Myers’ characters inhabit a world rich with political intrigue; the machinations of aristocratic families descended from ancient gods. Fellwater is taut, poignant, and imaginative.” - Jordan Stratford, author of “Mechanicals” and “Wollestonecraft”“A fresh, original telling of this intriguing theme in a contemporary setting, with enchanting characters you can feel for, fear for, and get caught up in... Myers has painted gorgeous portrait, a landscape of emotion, mythology, and historical mysticism framed by his talented prose.” - Mhaoil Lain, Northern Tribes

Fellwater: Book One of The Hidden Houses

Hallowstone: Book Two of The Hidden Houses

As House DiAngelo's plan nears completion, the Fianna must choose between fighting to reclaim their home, or building a new one.A bounty goes out for Eric Laflamme, who hides in a safe house in a faraway city. The Fianna, led once again by Miranda Brigand, are on the run, and divided among themselves. Some want to drive House DiAngelo out of Fellwater, and so reclaim their home. Others want to start afresh in the abandoned Voyageur freehold of Elderdown, hundreds of leagues away. Attacking the DiAngelo will require weapons and allies they don't yet possess. Settling Elderdown may be easier, but the only one who knows its location is Ildicoe Brigand, a pariah whom no one but Eric will trust. The time for deliberation ends, and the time for action arrives, when the head of House DiAngelo murders one of his own men, and declares the final phase of the Magnum Opus begun."Masterfully weaving together a rich world of mythos, Myers follows in the footsteps of the great fantasy storytellers of our time-Martin and Tolkien-but he does it on his own terms, bringing new twists and turns... it will nourish your imagination and soul for years to come." --L. M. Browning, author of The Nameless Man.

Elderdown: Book Four of The Hidden Houses

90 Colorable Pages
Introvert Dreams is a new kind of coloring book that tells an enchanting story. Dedicated to anyone who has ever felt the need for quiet, Introvert Dreams tells the story of a girl and her cat as they slip into the pages of a magic book. Lost in a beautiful dream world, they seek a legendary star with the power to grant wishes. Along the way they will visit forgotten places, stunning landscapes and more than a few odd creatures. But will their journey ever bring them peace?
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<li>Nearly 60 pages of stunning two-page scenes</li>
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Introvert Dreams: A Coloring Book Journey

Sólo, Andre

Granneman, Jenn

Arts & Photography

“Mortals, Money, and Masters of Thought is a thoroughly enjoyable medley of philosophical meditations. Covering a very wide variety of topics, from metaphysical matters like the nature of history and art, to practical and ethically serious matters like global economic injustice, this collection nevertheless offers a remarkably coherent reading experience, where all topics are joined together by the common theme of death. This is the work of an enquiring mind, investigating the most serious matters with logical clarity and also with imaginative playfulness.”   --Brendan Myers, author of Reclaiming Civilization.

Mortals, Money, and Masters of Thought: Collected philosophical essays by Giorgio Baruchello

Baruchello, Dr Giorgio

Baruchello’s Philosophy of Cruelty, the second collection of his essays, turns a difficult and emotionally charged topic into a surprisingly informative and enlightening read. Covering the history of Western philosophy’s treatment of cruelty as a topic, yet relating every point to present-day occasions of violence and injustice, this book is a touchstone for any discussion of cruelty as a philosophical theme. It pulls no punches, yet it leaves you standing taller.

Philosophy of Cruelty: Collected Philosophical Essays

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