The gods help them that help themselves . . . We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified . . . Appearances are deceptive . . . These and many other familiar proverbs -- in fact, many of the moral values that form the foundation of our daily lives -- were expressed in tales from ancient Greece, credited to Aesop, the legendary storyteller. This volume, edited by the celebrated English folklorist Joseph Jacobs, contains a rich selection of these time-honored tales, among them "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," "The Fox and the Crow," "The Lion and the...
The gods help them that help themselves . . . We would often be sorry if our wishes were gratified . . . Appearances are deceptive...
Accounts of Jews and Jewish life in England from the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries: "Documents and records from Latin and Hebrew sources, printed and manuscript, for the first time collected and translated" by Joseph Jacobs (1854-1916), Corresponding Member of the Royal Academy of History, Madrid, and of the American Jewish Historical Society. Appendices give sources and historical background. Reprint of the 1893 edition from the series English History by Contemporary Writers.
Accounts of Jews and Jewish life in England from the 11th, 12th and 13th centuries: "Documents and records from Latin and Hebrew sources, printed and ...
This perennially popular book of advice on how to achieve personal and professional success is valued for its timeless insights on how to make one's way in the world. Written in the seventeenth century by a Spanish Jesuit scholar, these teachings are strikingly modern in tone and address universal concerns such as friendship, morality, managing emotions, and effective leadership. The Art of Worldly Wisdom is for anyone seeking to combine ethical behavior with worldly success. This edition of The Art of Worldly Wisdom includes an informative introduction by Willis Barnstone,...
This perennially popular book of advice on how to achieve personal and professional success is valued for its timeless insights on how to make one's w...
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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, e...
