An illuminating portrait of Confucius's life and philosophical teachingsConfucius is one of the most important figures in Chinese history, a man whose philosophies have shaped world culture. Often overlooked outside his native country, Confucius himself was a fascinating figure. A contemporary of Buddha, Confucius was an outspoken and uncompromising man who revolutionized Chinese society nearly 2,500 years ago, when the country was merely a loose web of feudal provinces. No small feat for the illegitimate son of a retired soldier and a teenage concubine who once received a prophecy from the local fortune-teller that she would give birth to a "throneless king."Perhaps because of these humble beginnings, Confucius had a passionate belief in respect for others and this belief underpinned his life and teachings. He advised the emperors and kings of his day, gaining both their respect and undying enmity. He was equally proud of both achievements, saying that if the evil people... Views: 37
What happens in Atlantic City…changes everything. Karmic Consultants, Book 4 The “gift” that makes Ciara Liung the FBI’s prized secret weapon makes her existence more like a curse. Unable to bear human contact, she lives as a hermit, immersing herself in the water that gives her peace and amplifies her power. Her new FBI handler, though, only believes what he can see. The problem? Her gift—the ability to psychically locate stolen jewels—only works in the nude. Special Agent Nathan Smith can’t believe he’s expected to babysit some psychic finder. Psychic…right. An undercover op gone wrong may have left him a desk jockey—and Ciara’s charms are more distracting than he cares to admit—but he’s a field agent at heart. She’s working some kind of angle. It’s just a matter of time before he unravels it. Sent to Atlantic City to recover a ruby necklace for Monaco’s royal family, both finder and Fed are pushed outside their comfort zones, and discover more than they ever believed possible. And when a trap is sprung, they realize they stand to lose much more than a sparkly stone… Warning: This book contains gambling, go-go dancers, public indecency, and every brand of trouble a troubled psychic can get into in America’s Playground. Views: 37
In this third Aaron Tucker mystery, Aaron finds himself once again dragged kicking and screaming into investigating a murder, this time of a man shot while walking his dog. The young man accused of the crime has Asperger's Syndrome--just like Aaron's son. Along the way, Aaron is assaulted by mobsters, moles, and, worse, in-laws, making for an especially interesting holiday season. Views: 37
In Snowdonia, an arrogant landlord, Richard Judson, is incensing local opinion by allowing his Alsatian guard dogs, who have been trained as killers, to run loose in a nature reserve. First Satan, a particularly vicious dog disappears, then Judson and his bailiff Handel Evans vanish too... Views: 37
Erotica/Dark Fantasy. 10535 words long. Views: 37
The world of Somal, or Smal’Gin’Ghough in the ancient language meaning Land Which Provides, is full of diverse nations and peoples. Four continents make up Somal, Maceon the most diverse in the north-humans, goblinoids, elves, drakons, kitsune, agorid beast-men and skylords all live in both conflict and peace here. Views: 37
