Modern Self

Since the landmark Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court decision in 2015, sexual identity has dominated both public discourse and cultural trends — yet no historical phenomenon is its own cause. From Augustine to Marx, various views and perspectives have contributed to the modern understanding of the self.

The eighteenth century was a time of cultural friction: individuals began to assert greater independence and there was a new emphasis on social equality. In this surprising history, Lynn Hunt examines women's expanding societal roles, such as using tea to facilitate conversation between the sexes in Britain. In France, women also pushed boundaries by becoming artists, and printmakers' satiric takes on the elite gave the lower classes a chance to laugh at the upper classes and imagine the potential of political upheaval.

The updated version of the best-selling solution to grow your confidence, assertiveness, and self-esteem. Cutting through the nonsense, this book offers a simple and easy-to-understand solution to growing your confidence, assertiveness, and self-esteem. No fancy gimmicks, just solid and actionable advice which can help you fast.

Learn how to quickly be able to handle any situation, always know what to say, be assertive and charismatic, and build the life you have always wanted. By addressing every conceivable situation in which you may lack confidence, these books will start to create the building blocks of lasting assertiveness and self-assurance throughout the various areas of your life. As women, we have a responsibility to ourselves and the women of the future to take back our power, own our space in the world, and start building our self-confidence.

Build confidence and assertiveness in your professional and social life starting today! Are you tired of riding an emotional rollercoaster, ping-ponging between days when you feel good about your body image, your social life, and your career prospects, and days where it all slips away? All you need are straightforward, personalizable exercises that will help you to build up your self-esteem, confidence, boundary-setting, and communication skills, a little bit every day.

The Art of Money Getting: "The Art of Money Getting" is not a get-rich-quick manual, but a masterful guide on building wealth with absolute integrity. The legendary entrepreneur shares twenty golden rules that remain highly relevant today. Instead of simple business tricks, Barnum offers unwavering principles: avoiding debt at all costs, persevering with tenacity, being meticulous, and maintaining an impeccable character.

Are you tired of endless swiping, ghosting, and conversations that go nowhere? You're not alone. In a world where finding love is supposedly easier than ever, many of us feel more frustrated and disconnected than at any other time in history. We live in a society of "infinite options"- a paradox that promises us limitless choice but often leaves us with decision paralysis, superficial connections, and a nagging fear that someone "better" is just one swipe away. In The Modern Love Paradox, writer, researcher, and leadership coach Nancy K. Bosire, Ph.D.

Build the discipline to stay focused, keep your word, and become the man you know you are capable of becoming. The Daily Discipline Playbook is a practical guide for modern men who want stronger self-control, mental toughness, better habits, sharper focus, and lasting personal discipline. This book is for men who are tired of starting strong and falling off, making promises they do not keep, wasting time on distractions, and letting comfort decide their future.

Why does it feel like everyone suddenly has ADHD? Scroll for five minutes and you’ll see it. Watch a video and something clicks. Take a quiz and your whole life starts to make sense. But here’s the uncomfortable question: Are we discovering ourselves… or defining ourselves too quickly? In Why Does Everyone Want a Label?, Dr Rachel Norris takes a clear-eyed, deeply human look at one of the most important—and misunderstood—cultural shifts of our time. This is not a book that dismisses ADHD. And it’s not a book that blindly validates everything either. It’s something far more useful.

In an age driven by desire, what happens when you want two different things? Set in the pristine, precarious world of MoMA, The Modern is a brilliantly wry and insightful debut about art, sexuality, commitment and whether being on the right path can lead to the wrong place. Longlisted for the...

Jane has everything under control. Though her ex-husband has moved an hour away, totally disrupting her daughters' routines, and her mother has died, her publisher has dropped her and her literary agent no longer wants to represent her. She's even organised enough to be able to stand in for an...

You trusted them. You believed them. And slowly, their words began to shape how you saw yourself. They told you that you were too sensitive. Too difficult. Too much. Or not enough. Even after the relationship ended, their voice stayed in your mind. But their voice was never the truth. In You Are...

Stop the Emotional Spiral in 60 Seconds —Even If You've Tried Every "Breathe and Count to Ten" Trick —Without Years of Therapy or Losing Your FriendsHave you ever snapped at someone you love, then sat alone wondering: "Why am I like this?" —and had no real answer?

Have you ever wondered why the private thoughts of a Roman Emperor still resonate so deeply today? Meditations reveals the soul of a man striving for self-mastery amidst immense pressure. Written nearly two thousand years ago by Marcus Aurelius, these private writings remain the ultimate manual for cultivating mental toughness and emotional resilience.

Tell Me About Myself, a new HarperCollins book, full description to follow when available...

This new edition of Emily Post’s classic guide to wedding etiquette has been updated with comprehensive, inclusive, and modern-day advice that is adaptable to every couple's needs for their big day. Emily Post has served as America's premier brand in etiquette for over 100 years--and the most...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. In a world where automated tools can instantly draft reports and handle repetitive data, your ultimate competitive advantage is your uniquely human judgment, creativity, and adaptability. Future Proof is specifically written to give you a concrete...

Clarity creates freedom. James is stuck. He feels misunderstood and mistreated, captive to patterns he cannot escape. Every setback feels personal. Every day is beyond his control—until he encounters a mysterious mentor. Through a series of subtle lessons and quiet revelations divulged in his...

Publishing isn't just an art — it's a system. And like every system, it can be designed, improved, and perfected. In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Soliman, author of Amazon KDP Workflow Mastery, introduces a revolutionary idea: applying Lean and Industrial Engineering principles to the world...

Cassie Carl believes she has it all. On the cusp of achieving her professional goals and soon to marry the man of her dreams - the handsome, kind, and loving Stefan Van Allen - it seems she's found the life every woman dreams of. When Cassie's wealthy fiancé brings Peyton in to do a renovation on their home before the big engagement party, sparks fly, leaving both Cassie and Peyton to question everything they thought they already had. What happens when the thin veil of perfection becomes riddled with holes?