This book deals with the works and the life of the great emperor and stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelus. He was the last of the Five Good Emperors of Roman Empire. He is known as one of the most important Stoic philosophers. His personal writings (The Meditations) are considered as a significant source to understand the Stoicism.

Plutarch’s “Lives” remains today as one of the most important historical accounts of the classical period.“Lives” is a series of biographies of famous Greeks and Romans by the ancient Greek historian Plutarch who lived during the first and second century AD. The work consists of twenty-three paired biographies, one Greek and one Roman, and four unpaired, which explore the influence of character on the lives and destinies of important persons of Ancient Greece and Rome. Rather than ...

Katrina Days is photographer George Long’s intimate portrait of life in and around New Orleans during the two tumultuous years immediately following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.His photographic perspective as a New Orleans insider provides an uncompromising view of pain, loss, and total frustration balanced with humor and hope for America’s most authentic and soulful city.

The Thoughts of The EmperorMarcus Aurelius Antoninus by George Long..

Previously unpublished letters offering a view of everyday life in north Florida before the Civil WarIn 1840, twenty-three-year-old George Long Brown migrated from New Hampshire to north Florida, a region just emerging from the devastating effects of the Second Seminole War. This volume presents over seventy of Brown’s previously unpublished letters to illuminate day-to-day life in pre–Civil War Florida.Brown’s personal and business correspondence narrates ...

The timeless wisdom of an ancient Stoic can become a companion for your own spiritual journey.Stoicism is often portrayed as a cheerless, stiff-upper-lip philosophy of suffering and doom. Yet as experienced through the thoughtful and penetrating writings of Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (121180 CE), the Stoic approach to life is surprisingly rich, nuanced, clear-eyed and friendly.With facing-page commentary that explains the texts for you, Russell McNeil, P...

The Enchiridion, or Handbook was written by a student of Epictetus in the 2nd century. It is a short guide to ethical living, and its focus is more practical than the metaphysical treatises of earlier Greek philosophers. It assumes that "some things are up to us and some are not up to us," and instructs the reader how to deal well with what life brings. It remained an important handbook for Christians and pagans alike for many centuries.

The moving story of how a small group of people—including two Vietnam veterans—forced the U.S. government to take responsibility for the ongoing horrors—agent orange and unexploded munitions—inflicted on the Vietnamese."Fifty years after the last U.S. service member left Vietnam, the scars of that war remain...This [is the] remarkable story of a group of individuals determined to heal those enduring wounds.”—Elliot Ackerman, author of The Fifth Act...

☆ 出版二十餘年屹立不搖的自我管理傳奇經典☆ 中文版未上市先流傳讀後心得，網友譽為「死前必讀的三本書之一」學習新事物的過程中，並非一直進步神速，而是經歷一段又一段的停滯期。即使進入停滯期也不要洩氣，要學著如同遇到突飛猛進期一樣，學會接受停滯期，並欣賞它。熬過停滯期，即便看似原地踏步，也持續練習下去，即踏上精進之道的旅程。我們都以為，進步就該不斷向上成長，每一天都比昨天強。一旦遇到瓶頸，有些人會強硬闖關，直到氣力消耗殆盡；有些人缺乏深入鑽研的耐心，迅速失去熱情；有些人認定自己沒有天賦，不強求改變……但我...

A key text in the American folk magic tradition, The Long Hidden Friend offers a glimpse into the everyday healing and protective practices of the Pennsylvania Dutch. This accessible reprint brings Hohman’s influential work to a modern audience interested in historical folkways and early American magical traditions.A Classic of Early American Folk PracticeOriginally published in 1820, The Long Hidden Friend by John George Hohman is one of ...

In A Little Self-Talk Can Go a Long Way, George Lee Jones II delivers a transformative journey of personal discovery and spiritual enlightenment. Through 31 days of reflective lessons, he invites readers to engage with timeless principles of faith, discipline, purpose, and love. Drawing on real-life stories, philosophical insights, and emotional truths, Jones encourages you to look inward-to rediscover your 'why,' overcome self-doubt, and embrace a mindset of gratitude and perseverance. Pe...

Drawing on Zen philosophy and his expertise in the martial art of aikido, bestselling author George Leonard shows how the process of mastery can help us attain a higher level of excellence and a deeper sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in our daily lives.Whether you're seeking to improve your career or your intimate relationships, increase self-esteem or create harmony within yourself, this inspiring prescriptive guide will help you master anything you choose a...