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ADVENTURES IN PHILOSOPHY
Dialogues, Symposiums, and Debates
by Will Durant
Edited and with an introduction by John Little

Will Durant once lamented that, "philosophy is no longer loved today because she has lost the spirit of adventure." Adventures in Philosophy is Durant's attempt to recapture that spirit. In actual debates, symposiums, and personal discussions, topics such as the meaning of life, politics, religion, history, and the nature of humanity are all explored by Durant and some of the leading minds of the 20th century.

Also included are fictional dialogues, written by Durant, which bring together many of history's greatest minds in a discussion of philosophy's most challenging questions. In these symposiums, the scope and breadth of Durant's erudition is at once apparent, yet done so in wonderful, often epigrammatic, prose that (as Max Schuster once commented) "begs to read aloud."

ISBN 978-0-9737698-1-4
$19.99

THE ART OF BOXING AND MANUAL OF TRAINING: THE DELUXE EDITION
by William Edwards

In 1888, William Edwards wrote The Art of Boxing and Manual of Training with the help of his friend and former ring opponent, Arthur Chambers. One of the earliest American books on the subject, The Art of Boxing and Manual of Training features detailed boxing techniques as well as tips on diet and exercise.

The Art of Boxing and Manual of Training also includes the various rules governing ringcraft, most notably the American Fair-Play Rules. The inclusion of these rules resulted in the book's inclusion in a landmark 1895 Supreme Court case pitting the state of Louisiana against boxing in New Orleans.

This deluxe edition contains additional material including added photographs, William Edwards' obituary, and newspaper reports of the Louisiana court case.

112 pages
ISBN 978-0981020228
$19.95

BLOOD BY GASLIGHT: CLASSIC VAMPIRE STORIES
Edited by R.T. Van Pelt

Light a candle, lock the doors, and grab a cross as Blood by Gaslight brings you ten chilling stories of the undead guaranteed to freeze the blood in your veins. A powerful collection of classic vampire stories, Blood by Gaslight contains haunting tales of bloodlust from some of the finest writers of the Victorian age, including John Polidori, whose story The Vampyre set the model for the modern vampire.

204 pages
ISBN 978-0-9737698-5-2
$16.95

BRUCE LEE: DYNAMIC BECOMING
by James Bishop

For the average person, Bruce Lee was a brief star in the entertainment industry who spawned a pop culture kung fu craze. But to those who knew him, Bruce Lee was also an author, scholar, educator, philosopher, as well as a groundbreaking martial artist; a man whose creative energy and desire to grow brought him the respect of hundreds of thousands of people.

Bruce Lee: Dynamic Becoming is the culmination of several years of research into the life and philosophy of Bruce Lee. The book is a serious scholastic examination of Lee’s philosophy, for the first time revealing never-before-released information regarding the sources from which Lee derived it. Bruce Lee: Dynamic Becoming includes interviews with students and friends of Bruce Lee who were profoundly impacted by his philosophy and is the only book on the philosophy of Bruce Lee that includes commentary on the subject by noted scholars in the mainstream philosophical and scholastic community.

Bruce Lee: Dynamic Becoming also examines the life of the late martial arts master and includes a new theory on the mysterious death of Bruce Lee.

206 pages
ISBN 0-9734054-0-6
$19.99

DEMOCRACY AND EDUCATION: THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION
By John Dewey, PhD
Edited by Todd Kettler, PhD

AN INVITATION TO PHILOSOPHY
by Will Durant

It comes from the Greek words meaning "love of wisdom." In English, it is called philosophy - the study of the most important and enduring questions of the human race. Questions like, "What is reality?" "Is there a God?" "What happens when I die?" (among others) have intrigued mankind for millenniums and continue to pique the interest of eager seekers after truth. Perhaps more so than any other discipline, philosophy is best understood as a dialogue between ourselves and the great minds of the past - a dialogue that has endured for thousands of years. Drawing upon Pulitzer-Prize winner Will Durant's essays, as well as never-before-published talks and dialogues on philosophy and philosophers, An Invitation to Philosophy presents a magnificent introduction to philosophy with an overview of its major branches, their problems and capabilities, as well as brief profiles of four of the discipline's most inspirational representatives (Confucius, Socrates, Plato and Giordano Bruno).

An Invitation to Philosophy is a compass and guide to navigating the moral ocean of the human soul, in addition to being the definitive presentation of the philosophy of Will Durant, who makes an eloquent case for the very need of philosophy in our daily life.

96 pages
paperback
ISBN 0-9731745-0-1
$14.99

OUT OF PRINT

MAX CONTRACTION TRAINING
FOR ADVANCED BODYBUILDERS
by John Little

Today’s advanced bodybuilder stands at a crossroads. Ignorance, deceit and multi-million dollar advertising campaigns cloud the skies of bodybuilding reality, all competing for his attention and all telling him to do the wrong thing.

To continue to grow bigger and stronger, the advanced bodybuilder must train harder, which requires extremely brief but intense training, but the magazines, personal trainers and the current crop of bodybuilding champions all advocate training methods that are the exact opposite. The advanced bodybuilder tries these routines, fails at his goal, and then – if he hasn’t already – decides that growth drugs are the only solution to his dilemma. Thus begins the end of his legitimate muscle gains and, often, the end of any attempt to lead a normal and happy life.

After years of researching the dilemma of the advanced bodybuilder, bodybuilding pioneer John Little (creator of Max Contraction Training™) offers the first scientific and practical solution – the Omega Se™, an ultra intense variation on the Max Contraction theme, engineered specifically and exclusively for the advanced trainee. Although the data is still preliminary at this juncture, advanced trainees have gained upwards of 26 pounds in 12 weeks employing this revolutionary new protocol.

In addition, Little reveals and offers solutions to the physiological and psychological obstacles that await the advanced bodybuilder on the path to his future progress. Unlike most “advanced” bodybuilding books that simply council the advanced trainee to add more and hope for the best, Little clearly and unambiguously reveals precisely the cause and effect relationship between advanced training methods and advanced training results. Max Contraction Training For Advanced Bodybuilders breaks new ground in bodybuilding training and represents the final (Omega) word in high intensity training.

102 pages
ISBN 0-9734653-1-X
$24.95

OUT OF PRINT

MURDER AT THE MESA ROADHOUSE
by Jere' Franco

When Shea Chan, a young, pregnant widow, arrives in Mesa, Texas, she encounters a town that is stunned by the recent murder of a popular waitress at the Mesa Roadhouse. Although there are plenty of suspects to go around, including all the restaurant employees, the real problem is motive. Why would someone come in to rob the restaurant and leave without the money in the safe? To complicate matters, an elderly maid is attacked and another waitress disappears. Is a psychotic transient loose in the sleepy border town? Or is somebody within the town after something involving the murdered waitress? Along with police officer, David De Vargas, Shea unofficially snoops while David officially investigates the murder. While the widow is determined to discover the truth, the officer is just as determined to protect her. Each chapter includes Spanish translations and a regional recipe.

164 pages
ISBN 0-9731745-8-7
$14.99

ON THE MEANING OF LIFE
by Will Durant
Volume Two of the Will Durant Millenium Series

In the Fall of 1930 Will Durant found himself outside his home in Lake Hill, New York, raking leaves. He was approached by a well-dressed man who told him in a quiet tone that he was going to kill himself unless the philosopher could give him a valid reason not to. Not having the time to wax philosophic on the matter, Durant did his best to furnish the man with reasons to continue his existence.

Haunted by the encounter with the despondent stranger, Durant contacted 100 luminaries in the arts, politics, religion and sciences, challenging them to respond not only to the fundamental question of life's meaning (in the abstract) but also to relate how they each (in the particular) found meaning, purpose and fulfillment in their own lives. Durant turned their answers and his own into a book entitled On The Meaning Of Life, which was released to the general public in 1932. Upromoted, the litte treasure found its way into few hands, and almost no copies of the book exist today. Now available for a new generation through Promethean Press, On The Meaning Of Life is a powerful book on a very powerful topic.

In this book Will Durant has fashioned an unprecedented "dream team" of luminaries that is both profound and diverse: poets, philosophers, saints, inmates, athletes, Nobel Prize winners, college professors, psychologists, entertainers, musicians, authors and leaders. Within their varied insights, despite their uniqueness as individuals and the very different lives they led, the reader will note a consistent thread running through their viewpoints, revealing a commonality among human beings who not only seek meaning in life, but who actually achieve it.

110 pages
hardcover
ISBN 0-9731745-0-1
$23.99

110 pages
Paperback
ISBN 0-9737698-0-71
$15.95

OUT-FIGHTING OR LONG-RANGE BOXING: THE DELUXE EDITION
by Jim Driscoll

The author of The Text Book of Boxing returns with a book on one of the most neglected areas of boxing training, long-range boxing. First published in 1914 and written by England's finest fighter, Out-Fighting or Long Range Boxing is a must-have for boxing historians.

The boxing manual contains over 40 photographs, detailed instructions on boxing techniques, as well as Driscoll's thoughts on the state of boxing.

This deluxe edition contains additional material including newspaper reports of Driscoll fights.

96 pages
ISBN 978-0-9737698-4-5
$18.95

PHILOSOPHY AND THE SOCIAL PROBLEM
The Annotated Edition
by Will Durant
Edited and with an introduction by James Bishop

In Philosophy and the Social Problem, Will Durant's first book, Durant argues that philosophy has fallen into disrepute because it has stood high and dry upon academic ground, has occupied itself generally with the problem of knowledge, and has not gone down among the crowd to be of practical service. Durant says that philosophy can justify itself only by fruits which are of direct utility to the common man. And since the great prblem of the modern world is the social problem - the problem of waste and wat, rich and poor, luxury and starvation, child labor and education, crime, and so on - it follows that philosophy must be brought to take this problem in hand and that it will stand or fall as a factor in civilization according as it is or is not adequate to its solution.

The new edition of this hard-to-find treasure is fully annotated with philosophical details, historical facts, and behind-the-scenes insights into the man and his ideas.

PRE-ORDER: This item will be released on February 18th.

ISBN 978-0-9737698-6-9
$19.99

• Civilization
• Earth
• Biology
• Race
• Gender
• Character
• Morals
• Religion
• Government
• Community
• Time & Space
• Art
• War
• Freedom
• Justice
• Growth & Decay
• Progress
• The meaning of history

REMINISCENCES OF A 19TH CENTURY GLADIATOR: THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF JOHN L. SULLIVAN
by John L. Sullivan

In 1892, while training for his historic fight with Gentleman Jim Corbett, undefeated heavyweight boxing champion John L. Sullivan wrote Reminiscences of a 19th Century Gladiator, a summation of his extraordinary life and career. In the book, the “Boston Strong Boy” shares with the reader the story of his humble origins and the obstacles, both legal and personal, that he had to overcome to become the most famous boxer of the 19th century.

This deluxe edition of Sullivan's autobiography contains additional material including never-before-included photographs, newspaper accounts, interviews, and an introduction by Teddy Roosevelt.

John L. Sullivan (1858-1918) was the first world heavyweight champion in gloved boxing under the Marquis of Queensbury rules, a title he held until 1892. In 1889, Sullivan fought and won the last bare-knuckle title fight in a punishing 75-round match against Jake Kilrain. A popular American hero, Sullivan was also the first American athlete to earn over one million dollars during his career.

244 pages
ISBN 978-0-9810202-3-5
$24.99

RINGCRAFT: THE DELUXE EDITION
by Jim Driscoll

The author of The Text Book of Boxing returns with a companion book on the art of Ringcraft, or boxing within the ring under the rules of the sport. Written by Great Britain’s finest pugilisit, Ringcraft is a must-have for boxing historians. Ringcraft contains over 30 photographs, detailed instructions on boxing techniques and ring-based strategy, as well as Driscoll’s insights on the art of boxing.

This deluxe edition contains additional material including news media reports of Driscoll’s final fight.

112 pages
ISBN 978-0-9810202-1-1
$19.95

ROADS TO FREEDOM
The Deluxe Edition
by Bertrand Russell
Foreword by Will Durant
Edited and with an introduction by James Bishop

"Roads to Freedom" is a fascinating glimpse of progressive intellectual politics at the turn of the twentieth century. Written at the end of the first world war in the midst of great and rapid world change, the book is an historical analysis and criticism of Socialism, Anarchism and Syndicalism by the British philosopher Bertrand Russell, the author of "Why Men Fight". This deluxe edition of "Roads to Freedom" has an additional essay by Bertrand Russell titled "Democracy and Direct Action" and a never-before-included foreword by the Pulitzer Prize-winning philosopher and historian Will Durant.

"A remarkable book by a remarkable man." The London Times "Really worth reading," The New York Evening Post.

"We strongly advise a careful reading of 'Roads to Freedom' as good medicine for these times. Those who have the courage to look facts in the face will get from it both warning and information. Others if they can be induced to read, may be shocked by it out of a dangerous complacency." The Westminster Gazette

BERTRAND RUSSELL (1872-1970) won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1950. A celebrated British philosopher and mathematician, his works include "Why I Am Not a Christian" (1927), "Power: A New Social Analysis" (1938), and "My Philosophical Development" (1959).

ISBN 978-0-9737698-7-6
$19.95

SCIENTIFIC BOXING: THE DELUXE EDITION
by James J. Corbett

In 1892, "Gentleman" James J. Corbett defeated John L. Sullivan to become the heavyweight champion of the world. Using his own "scientific boxing" techniques, Corbett delivered a blistering lesson to the previously unbeatable Sullivan, ending the fight with a knockout in the 21st round. With Corbett's win, a new era in boxing began.

Corbett is considered by many to be the "father of modern boxing" for being the first person to apply scientific principles to the art of pugilism. In Scientific Boxing, the creator of such boxing innovations as the "left hook" distills his scientific methodology into an accessible manual of boxing techniques. This classic book contains sections on fundamental boxing techniques, fouling techniques, and the various boxing rules of his time.

This deluxe edition of Scientific Boxing contains additional photos and an added account of the fight between Corbett and Sullivan.

James J. Corbett (1866-1933) held the title of heavyweight champion from 1892 to 1897. He was the first to win the title under the Marquis of Queensberry rules. College educated, Corbett was also an actor, writer, and boxing coach.

"Corbett marked the turning point in ring history, replacing mauling sluggers with the new school of faster, scientific boxers." Bob Burrill, Who's Who in Boxing

132 pages
ISBN 978-0-9737698-9-0
$19.95

THE STRAIGHT LEFT AND HOW TO CULTIVATE IT: THE DELUXE EDITION
by Jim Driscoll

A sought-after classic in the field of boxing that has inspired and influenced countless champions, The Straight Left and How to Cultivate It is now available for a new generation.

In this book Jim Driscoll describes the simple straight left punch as a formidable and versatile weapon that can be used for a direct attack, as a defense, and as a counterattack.

This deluxe edition contains additional photographs and illustrations not seen in any previous edition.

112 pages
ISBN 978-0-9810202-0-4
$19.95

THE TEXT BOOK OF BOXING: THE DELUXE EDITION
by Jim Driscoll

The Text Book of Boxing is one of the most important boxing books of all time. First published in 1914 and written by England's finest fighter, The Text Book of Boxing is a master class in the manly art of pugilism. This boxing manual contains over 40 photographs and detailed instructions on the proper execution of boxing techniques for both offense and defense.

This deluxe edition contains a newspaper report of the 1909 fight between Jim Driscoll and Abe Attell.

"Peerless" Jim Driscoll was born in Cardiff, Wales in 1881 and began his boxing career in 1901. He is considered by many to be the best pound-for-pound fighter of all time. During his illustrious boxing career, he earned the title of featherweight champion of the world and won the coveted Lonsdale Belt.

"Driscoll was the king of all boxers. From Driscoll, by a close study of his ways, I learned the wisdom of always leading with the left hand; he taught me much about stance, and how to time my blows so that they would have all the weight of my body behind them." Georges Carpentier

104 pages
ISBN 978-0-9737698-2-1
$19.95

• that Jeet Kune Do is the science of self-defense - not a mere concept or, for that matter, just a conglomeration of other arts.
• what the basis for a rationally consistent method of self-defense is and how Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do is consistent with that method.
• a logically consistent definition of self-defense and explore its ethical, technical, and strategic corollaries.
• why certain aspects of Lee's Jeet Kune Do must be taught as is - as the foundation of the method - or else it ceases to be Jeet Kune Do.