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Shakespeare
Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, Romeo & Juliet, and Julius Caesar: Shakespeare’s Tragedies in Modern English: Original Plays Translated to Modern, Easy-to-Understand English (Zak’s Translation)
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Philosophy
The Rational Method: A Treatise on Truth and the Only Reliable Method for Attaining It
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Philosophy
Bad Arguments: A Simple Guide to 100 Logical Fallacies
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Zak Originals
Original books by Zak across philosophy, psychology, history, technology, business, children’s fiction and adult writing.
PhilosophyPsychology & WellbeingHistory & CivilizationAI & TechnologyBusiness & MoneyChildren’s Fiction
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Great Texts Translated to Modern English
Great works of philosophy, strategy, literature, myth, poetry and story brought into clear contemporary English.
ShakespeareThe OdysseyPhilosophyStrategy & Martial WisdomMyth & EpicStories & Fairy TalesPoetry & Satire
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Zak Originals
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Philosophy
Truth, ethics, metaphysics, logic, meaning, humanity, and the structure of persons.
Explore → 9 booksPsychology & Wellbeing
Anxiety, depression, resilience, happiness, burnout, emotion, and living well.
Explore → 3 booksHistory & Civilization
Human history, money, religion, civilisation, and the forces that shape societies.
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Artificial intelligence, writing tools, productivity, and practical uses of emerging technology.
Explore → 3 booksBusiness & Money
Online business, cryptocurrency, earning, and practical digital commerce.
Explore → 1 bookChildren’s Fiction
Original stories written for younger readers.
Explore → 5 booksAdult
Adult fiction, erotic poetry, intimacy, and sexual pleasure.
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Great Texts Translated to Modern English
32 books
Shakespeare
Modern-English editions of Shakespeare’s plays, sonnets, and themed bundles.
Explore → 7 booksThe Odyssey
The complete Odyssey and the six-volume modern-English edition.
Explore → 8 booksPhilosophy
Plato, Aristotle, Epictetus, Spinoza, Laozi, and other philosophical works in clear modern language.
Explore → 4 booksStrategy & Martial Wisdom
Strategy, conflict, martial thought, discipline, mastery, and practical wisdom.
Explore → 3 booksMyth & Epic
Epic and mythic traditions including Virgil, the Mahabharata, and Beowulf.
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Classic tales and fairy stories retold or translated for modern readers.
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Poetry and satire rendered in clear modern language without losing their literary bite.
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Strategy & Martial Wisdom
The Art of War: An Easy To Read Translation of Master Sun Tzu’s Classic on Strategy
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History & Civilization
From Bear Skins to Bitcoin: The Story of Money From 10,000 BCE – 2025
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Strategy & Martial Wisdom
Reflections of a Jiu Jitsu Master: A Compilation of the Wisdom of John Danaher
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Psychology & Wellbeing
Destroying Every “Good reason” For Suicide: Saving My Own Life And Yours
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