Did you know rum was once the spirit of America? How about tequila being the fuel of a revolution that changed Mexico forever? What about modern...

Jamie Ryder

Jamie Ryder

Jamie Ryder grew up in Manchester with a comic in one hand and a Stoic quote in the other. Now he writes stealth help books like Japanese Fighting Heroes and Norse Fighting Heroes, where ancient wisdom and battles meet pop culture and personal growth lessons. 

Because self-improvement is more fun with a few fight scenes, and if Marcus Aurelius, Miyamoto Musashi, and Thor had a group chat, Ryder would just listen and take notes.

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A History Of Alcoholic Spirits: How Our Favourite Tipples Changed The World

Did you know rum was once the spirit of America? How about tequila being the fuel of a revolution that changed Mexico forever? What about modern drink advertising starting with scotch whisky?

These are the kind of timeless cultural links that appear across the history of alcoholic spirits all over the world. To understand these connections is to...

History's Greatest Philosophers: Classical Wisdom For Modern Times

Book #3 from the series: Wisdom Traditions Of The World

What does it mean to be a philosopher? Being a deep thinker? Taking a stand against the norms of society? Being really good at winning an argument? The beauty of philosophy is that there is no one answer and that it’s worth asking that question across every aspect of the human condition.

In History’s Greatest Philosophers: Classical Wisdom for...

Norse Fighting Heroes: Kings, Conquerors and Shieldmaidens

Book #2 from the series: Wisdom Traditions Of The World

Vikings. One of history’s most recognisable archetypes. These hardy warriors enjoyed fighting and conquering, but there was much more to the culture than physical might. A deep sense of spirituality and purpose permeated the Norse societies that dreamed beyond their borders. And Norse history is a tapestry of adventurers, kings, wayfarers,...