Author: Joan Fleming
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 048682568X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
"Wit and humour — a real piece of Turkish delight." — BBC "One of the most delightful detective heroes in crime fiction." — Sunday Times Nuri Iskirlak, the esteemed Turkish scholar and philosopher of Joan Fleming's Gold Dagger–winning mystery When I Grow Rich, returns for another tale of adventure and international intrigue. When Nuri is enlisted by an old flame to search for her son, a student at Oxford who's suddenly gone missing, he must once again neglect his studies to play detective. This time he ventures far from home, and upon his arrival in England, Nuri quickly realizes that he's headed for a cultural clash between East and West as well as another dangerous encounter with drug smugglers. An action-packed combination of mystery, detection, and suspense, Nothing Is the Number When You Die crackles with page-turning excitement.
Nothing Is the Number When You Die
Author: Joan Fleming
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 048682568X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
"Wit and humour — a real piece of Turkish delight." — BBC "One of the most delightful detective heroes in crime fiction." — Sunday Times Nuri Iskirlak, the esteemed Turkish scholar and philosopher of Joan Fleming's Gold Dagger–winning mystery When I Grow Rich, returns for another tale of adventure and international intrigue. When Nuri is enlisted by an old flame to search for her son, a student at Oxford who's suddenly gone missing, he must once again neglect his studies to play detective. This time he ventures far from home, and upon his arrival in England, Nuri quickly realizes that he's headed for a cultural clash between East and West as well as another dangerous encounter with drug smugglers. An action-packed combination of mystery, detection, and suspense, Nothing Is the Number When You Die crackles with page-turning excitement.
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
ISBN: 048682568X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
"Wit and humour — a real piece of Turkish delight." — BBC "One of the most delightful detective heroes in crime fiction." — Sunday Times Nuri Iskirlak, the esteemed Turkish scholar and philosopher of Joan Fleming's Gold Dagger–winning mystery When I Grow Rich, returns for another tale of adventure and international intrigue. When Nuri is enlisted by an old flame to search for her son, a student at Oxford who's suddenly gone missing, he must once again neglect his studies to play detective. This time he ventures far from home, and upon his arrival in England, Nuri quickly realizes that he's headed for a cultural clash between East and West as well as another dangerous encounter with drug smugglers. An action-packed combination of mystery, detection, and suspense, Nothing Is the Number When You Die crackles with page-turning excitement.
Die with Zero
Author: Bill Perkins
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 0358099765
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
"A startling new philosophy and practical guide to getting the most out of your money-and out of life-for those who value memorable experiences as much as their earnings"--
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 0358099765
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
"A startling new philosophy and practical guide to getting the most out of your money-and out of life-for those who value memorable experiences as much as their earnings"--
The Meaning of Life and Death
Author: Michael Hauskeller
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350073652
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
What is the point of living? If we are all going to die anyway, if nothing will remain of whatever we achieve in this life, why should we bother trying to achieve anything in the first place? Can we be mortal and still live a meaningful life? Questions such as these have been asked for a long time, but nobody has found a conclusive answer yet. The connection between death and meaning, however, has taken centre stage in the philosophical and literary work of some of the world's greatest writers: Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Soren Kierkegaard, Arthur Schopenhauer, Herman Melville, Friedrich Nietzsche, William James, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Marcel Proust, and Albert Camus. This book explores their ideas, weaving a rich tapestry of concepts, voices and images, helping the reader to understand the concerns at the heart of those writers' work and uncovering common themes and stark contrasts in their understanding of what kind of world we live in and what really matters in life.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1350073652
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 257
Book Description
What is the point of living? If we are all going to die anyway, if nothing will remain of whatever we achieve in this life, why should we bother trying to achieve anything in the first place? Can we be mortal and still live a meaningful life? Questions such as these have been asked for a long time, but nobody has found a conclusive answer yet. The connection between death and meaning, however, has taken centre stage in the philosophical and literary work of some of the world's greatest writers: Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Soren Kierkegaard, Arthur Schopenhauer, Herman Melville, Friedrich Nietzsche, William James, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Marcel Proust, and Albert Camus. This book explores their ideas, weaving a rich tapestry of concepts, voices and images, helping the reader to understand the concerns at the heart of those writers' work and uncovering common themes and stark contrasts in their understanding of what kind of world we live in and what really matters in life.
Our Dramatic Heritage: Classical drama and the early Renaissance
Author: Philip George Hill
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
ISBN: 9780838632673
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
An anthology of European drama. Includes the Oresteia. Oedipus the King. The Trojan Women, Everyman, and The Mandrake, among others. Each play is preceded by a critical introduction.
Publisher: Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press
ISBN: 9780838632673
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 363
Book Description
An anthology of European drama. Includes the Oresteia. Oedipus the King. The Trojan Women, Everyman, and The Mandrake, among others. Each play is preceded by a critical introduction.
The Silence Behind Noise
Author: Sanjay K. Verma
Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8128822705
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Life is full of stress, now-a-days. It is swinging between sorrow and pleasure. Sometimes it is full of fun & frolic and most of times it is of anxiety. Everybody is worried: students, homemakers, working people, businessmen, and so on, due to various reasons; thus engaged in number of activities in order to escape pain. Whether the activities are giving us permanent relief? How can we overcome? Is there any tailor-made system for the way out from this jail of life? This book gives every support in such situation. It focuses on the basic cause of stress. This book is full of life tuitions which guides to understand your false self and once false self is understood, eternity comes in. Words can only describe, but a thing which is beyond description needs different dimension. This book explains, unless we cross the river of false self, which is our ego mode operation of mind, we can't meet the true self. For this, we need to understand the mind and its border line. This observation brings new facet and you can see the seer & the scene. Aim of the book – The Silence Behind Noise – is to spread the message of truth and help mankind in attaining inner peace, thereby making world a place of nonviolence. The language of the book has been kept simple and easy-to-understand. A must-read book for everyone.
Publisher: Diamond Pocket Books Pvt Ltd
ISBN: 8128822705
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 287
Book Description
Life is full of stress, now-a-days. It is swinging between sorrow and pleasure. Sometimes it is full of fun & frolic and most of times it is of anxiety. Everybody is worried: students, homemakers, working people, businessmen, and so on, due to various reasons; thus engaged in number of activities in order to escape pain. Whether the activities are giving us permanent relief? How can we overcome? Is there any tailor-made system for the way out from this jail of life? This book gives every support in such situation. It focuses on the basic cause of stress. This book is full of life tuitions which guides to understand your false self and once false self is understood, eternity comes in. Words can only describe, but a thing which is beyond description needs different dimension. This book explains, unless we cross the river of false self, which is our ego mode operation of mind, we can't meet the true self. For this, we need to understand the mind and its border line. This observation brings new facet and you can see the seer & the scene. Aim of the book – The Silence Behind Noise – is to spread the message of truth and help mankind in attaining inner peace, thereby making world a place of nonviolence. The language of the book has been kept simple and easy-to-understand. A must-read book for everyone.
180 Masterpieces You Should Read Before You Die (Vol.1)
Author: Jules Verne
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 19153
Book Description
180 Masterpieces You Should Read Before You Die (Vol.1) encapsulates a breathtaking odyssey through time, presenting a tapestry of narratives that span across varied eras, cultures, and themes. From the profound depths of Dostoevsky's psychological explorations to the whimsical realms of Lewis Carroll, this anthology transcends the ordinary, offering readers a kaleidoscopic view of human experience through its divergence in literary styles, including epic poetry, groundbreaking novels, and profound essays. Not only does it capture the evolution of literature, but it also highlights pivotal works that have shaped our understanding of storytelling, identity, and existential inquiry, making this collection invaluable for its breadth and depth of human thought and emotion. The contributing authors and editors, pillars in the literary and philosophical worlds, bring to the table an unparalleled diversity of backgrounds. These figures, who have each left an indelible mark on literary and intellectual history, range from the existential ponderings of Marcus Aurelius to the introspective narratives of Virginia Woolf. Their collective works, reflective of various historical, cultural, and literary movements, provide a rich panorama of the human condition, exploring themes of love, despair, adventure, and the relentless quest for knowledge and truth. This anthology not only serves as a testament to their genius but also as a nexus where their diverse voices harmonize to deepen our understanding of their shared humanity. This collection presents a unique opportunity for readers to engage with the minds of some of the most influential authors in history. It beckons the curious, the scholarly, and the seeker of wisdom to embark on a journey that promises an enriching confluence of perspectives. Whether for educational purposes, personal enlightenment, or the sheer joy of discovering the multifaceted dimensions of human expression, 180 Masterpieces You Should Read Before You Die (Vol.1) is an essential addition to the library of any true lover of literature and the human story it continues to tell through the ages.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 19153
Book Description
180 Masterpieces You Should Read Before You Die (Vol.1) encapsulates a breathtaking odyssey through time, presenting a tapestry of narratives that span across varied eras, cultures, and themes. From the profound depths of Dostoevsky's psychological explorations to the whimsical realms of Lewis Carroll, this anthology transcends the ordinary, offering readers a kaleidoscopic view of human experience through its divergence in literary styles, including epic poetry, groundbreaking novels, and profound essays. Not only does it capture the evolution of literature, but it also highlights pivotal works that have shaped our understanding of storytelling, identity, and existential inquiry, making this collection invaluable for its breadth and depth of human thought and emotion. The contributing authors and editors, pillars in the literary and philosophical worlds, bring to the table an unparalleled diversity of backgrounds. These figures, who have each left an indelible mark on literary and intellectual history, range from the existential ponderings of Marcus Aurelius to the introspective narratives of Virginia Woolf. Their collective works, reflective of various historical, cultural, and literary movements, provide a rich panorama of the human condition, exploring themes of love, despair, adventure, and the relentless quest for knowledge and truth. This anthology not only serves as a testament to their genius but also as a nexus where their diverse voices harmonize to deepen our understanding of their shared humanity. This collection presents a unique opportunity for readers to engage with the minds of some of the most influential authors in history. It beckons the curious, the scholarly, and the seeker of wisdom to embark on a journey that promises an enriching confluence of perspectives. Whether for educational purposes, personal enlightenment, or the sheer joy of discovering the multifaceted dimensions of human expression, 180 Masterpieces You Should Read Before You Die (Vol.1) is an essential addition to the library of any true lover of literature and the human story it continues to tell through the ages.
"Yes" or "No" a Revolt Against Yourself
Author: Deepshikha Gupta
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
ISBN: 1482844990
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
DECISIONS DECIDE DESTINY. YOU ARE WHAT YOU CHOOSE.. YES Or NO. A JOURNEY FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY.. YES Or NO- A Revolt Against Yourself....here begins a battle, an eternal war against your soul, your very own conscience and wisdom grieving for a positive transformation changing your life forever. Yes or no, a revolt against yourself is a search for a more meaningful life. Decisions decide destiny. You are what you choose. A single yes or no of yours have the power to create a dent in the world. A right decision at right time can turn your life into a miraculous one illuminating it with endless lights of happiness, joy, peace and pleasure. Life is a beautiful gift from God. Therefore, take life simply and just chill. Answer all the complexities of life in simple yes or no. Once you master the technique of positively responding to the situations you can turn your life from an ordinary to an extra-ordinary one. So are you ready to tint your life with that extraordinary magic factor? Yes or no? If yes, then hold this book tight. And get ready for an exciting transformation in your life taking you to the top of the world bringing endless happiness, glory, success and recognition you waited for so long. You can know more about Deepshikha by visiting www.authordeepshikha.com.
Publisher: Partridge Publishing
ISBN: 1482844990
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 151
Book Description
DECISIONS DECIDE DESTINY. YOU ARE WHAT YOU CHOOSE.. YES Or NO. A JOURNEY FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY.. YES Or NO- A Revolt Against Yourself....here begins a battle, an eternal war against your soul, your very own conscience and wisdom grieving for a positive transformation changing your life forever. Yes or no, a revolt against yourself is a search for a more meaningful life. Decisions decide destiny. You are what you choose. A single yes or no of yours have the power to create a dent in the world. A right decision at right time can turn your life into a miraculous one illuminating it with endless lights of happiness, joy, peace and pleasure. Life is a beautiful gift from God. Therefore, take life simply and just chill. Answer all the complexities of life in simple yes or no. Once you master the technique of positively responding to the situations you can turn your life from an ordinary to an extra-ordinary one. So are you ready to tint your life with that extraordinary magic factor? Yes or no? If yes, then hold this book tight. And get ready for an exciting transformation in your life taking you to the top of the world bringing endless happiness, glory, success and recognition you waited for so long. You can know more about Deepshikha by visiting www.authordeepshikha.com.
180 Masterpieces You Should Read Before You Die (Vol.2)
Author: Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20119
Book Description
Invest your time in reading the true masterpieces of world literature, the great works of the greatest masters of their craft, the revolutionary works, the timeless classics and the eternally moving poetry of words and storylines every person should experience in their lifetime: Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Robert Louis Stevenson) A Doll's House (Henrik Ibsen) A Tale of Two Cities (Charles Dickens) Dubliners (James Joyce) A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (James Joyce) War and Peace (Leo Tolstoy) Howards End (E. M. Forster) Le Père Goriot (Honoré de Balzac) Sense and Sensibility (Jane Austen) Anne of Green Gables Series (L. M. Montgomery) The Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) Gitanjali (Rabindranath Tagore) Diary of a Nobody (Grossmith) The Beautiful and Damned (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Moll Flanders (Daniel Defoe) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Jules Verne) Gulliver's Travels (Jonathan Swift) The Last of the Mohicans (James Fenimore Cooper) Peter and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) The Three Musketeers (Alexandre Dumas) Iliad & Odyssey (Homer) Kama Sutra Dona Perfecta (Benito Pérez Galdós) The Divine Comedy (Dante) The Rise of Silas Lapham (William Dean Howells) The Book of Tea (Kakuzo Okakura) Madame Bovary (Gustave Flaubert) The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Victor Hugo) Red and the Black (Stendhal) Rob Roy (Walter Scott) Barchester Towers (Anthony Trollope) Uncle Tom's Cabin (Harriet Beecher Stowe) Three Men in a Boat (Jerome K. Jerome) Tristram Shandy (Laurence Sterne) Tess of the d'Urbervilles (Thomas Hardy) My Antonia (Willa Cather) The Age of Innocence (Edith Wharton) The Awakening (Kate Chopin) Babbitt (Sinclair Lewis) The Four Just Men (Edgar Wallace) Of Human Bondage (W. Somerset Maugham) The Portrait of a Lady (Henry James) Fathers and Sons (Ivan Turgenev) The Voyage Out (Virginia Woolf) Life is a Dream (Pedro Calderon de la Barca) Faust (Goethe) Thus Spoke Zarathustra (Friedrich Nietzsche) Autobiography (Benjamin Franklin) The Yellow Wallpaper (Charlotte Perkins Gilman)
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 20119
Book Description
Invest your time in reading the true masterpieces of world literature, the great works of the greatest masters of their craft, the revolutionary works, the timeless classics and the eternally moving poetry of words and storylines every person should experience in their lifetime: Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Robert Louis Stevenson) A Doll's House (Henrik Ibsen) A Tale of Two Cities (Charles Dickens) Dubliners (James Joyce) A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (James Joyce) War and Peace (Leo Tolstoy) Howards End (E. M. Forster) Le Père Goriot (Honoré de Balzac) Sense and Sensibility (Jane Austen) Anne of Green Gables Series (L. M. Montgomery) The Wind in the Willows (Kenneth Grahame) Gitanjali (Rabindranath Tagore) Diary of a Nobody (Grossmith) The Beautiful and Damned (F. Scott Fitzgerald) Moll Flanders (Daniel Defoe) 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Jules Verne) Gulliver's Travels (Jonathan Swift) The Last of the Mohicans (James Fenimore Cooper) Peter and Wendy (J. M. Barrie) The Three Musketeers (Alexandre Dumas) Iliad & Odyssey (Homer) Kama Sutra Dona Perfecta (Benito Pérez Galdós) The Divine Comedy (Dante) The Rise of Silas Lapham (William Dean Howells) The Book of Tea (Kakuzo Okakura) Madame Bovary (Gustave Flaubert) The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Victor Hugo) Red and the Black (Stendhal) Rob Roy (Walter Scott) Barchester Towers (Anthony Trollope) Uncle Tom's Cabin (Harriet Beecher Stowe) Three Men in a Boat (Jerome K. Jerome) Tristram Shandy (Laurence Sterne) Tess of the d'Urbervilles (Thomas Hardy) My Antonia (Willa Cather) The Age of Innocence (Edith Wharton) The Awakening (Kate Chopin) Babbitt (Sinclair Lewis) The Four Just Men (Edgar Wallace) Of Human Bondage (W. Somerset Maugham) The Portrait of a Lady (Henry James) Fathers and Sons (Ivan Turgenev) The Voyage Out (Virginia Woolf) Life is a Dream (Pedro Calderon de la Barca) Faust (Goethe) Thus Spoke Zarathustra (Friedrich Nietzsche) Autobiography (Benjamin Franklin) The Yellow Wallpaper (Charlotte Perkins Gilman)
Top Five Regrets of the Dying
Author: Bronnie Ware
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401956009
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide with translations in 29 languages. After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million readers worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, Bronnie subsequently wrote a book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, to share her story. Bronnie has had a colourful and diverse life. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind. In this revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide, with translations in 29 languages, Bronnie expresses how significant these regrets are and how we can positively address these issues while we still have the time. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying gives hope for a better world. It is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
ISBN: 1401956009
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 322
Book Description
Revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide with translations in 29 languages. After too many years of unfulfilling work, Bronnie Ware began searching for a job with heart. Despite having no formal qualifications or previous experience in the field, she found herself working in palliative care. During the time she spent tending to those who were dying, Bronnie's life was transformed. Later, she wrote an Internet blog post, outlining the most common regrets that the people she had cared for had expressed. The post gained so much momentum that it was viewed by more than three million readers worldwide in its first year. At the request of many, Bronnie subsequently wrote a book, The Top Five Regrets of the Dying, to share her story. Bronnie has had a colourful and diverse life. By applying the lessons of those nearing their death to her own life, she developed an understanding that it is possible for everyone, if we make the right choices, to die with peace of mind. In this revised edition of the best-selling memoir that has been read by over a million people worldwide, with translations in 29 languages, Bronnie expresses how significant these regrets are and how we can positively address these issues while we still have the time. The Top Five Regrets of the Dying gives hope for a better world. It is a courageous, life-changing book that will leave you feeling more compassionate and inspired to live the life you are truly here to live.
Letters on Ethics
Author: Lucius Annaeus Seneca
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022626520X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 633
Book Description
“An exceptionally accessible” new translation of “the lively and urgent writings of one of classical antiquity’s most important ethicists” (Choice). The Roman statesman and philosopher Seneca (4 BCE–65 CE) recorded his moral philosophy and reflections on life as a highly original kind of correspondence. Letters on Ethics includes vivid descriptions of town and country life in Nero’s Italy, discussions of poetry and oratory, and philosophical training for Seneca’s friend Lucilius. This volume, the first complete English translation in nearly a century, makes the Letters more accessible than ever before. Written as much for a general audience as for Lucilius, these engaging letters offer advice on how to deal with everything from nosy neighbors to sickness, pain, and death. Seneca uses the informal format of the letter to present the central ideas of Stoicism, for centuries the most influential philosophical system in the Mediterranean world. His lively and at times humorous expositions have made the Letters his most popular work and an enduring classic. Including an introduction and explanatory notes by Margaret Graver and A. A. Long, this authoritative edition will captivate a new generation of readers.
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022626520X
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 633
Book Description
“An exceptionally accessible” new translation of “the lively and urgent writings of one of classical antiquity’s most important ethicists” (Choice). The Roman statesman and philosopher Seneca (4 BCE–65 CE) recorded his moral philosophy and reflections on life as a highly original kind of correspondence. Letters on Ethics includes vivid descriptions of town and country life in Nero’s Italy, discussions of poetry and oratory, and philosophical training for Seneca’s friend Lucilius. This volume, the first complete English translation in nearly a century, makes the Letters more accessible than ever before. Written as much for a general audience as for Lucilius, these engaging letters offer advice on how to deal with everything from nosy neighbors to sickness, pain, and death. Seneca uses the informal format of the letter to present the central ideas of Stoicism, for centuries the most influential philosophical system in the Mediterranean world. His lively and at times humorous expositions have made the Letters his most popular work and an enduring classic. Including an introduction and explanatory notes by Margaret Graver and A. A. Long, this authoritative edition will captivate a new generation of readers.