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The Beginning of All Wisdom: Timeless Advice from the Ancient Greeks
ISBN: 9781569244852 / Angielski / Miękka / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Who knew the ancient Greeks had it all figured out three thousand years ago? In The Beginning of All Wisdom, author Steve Stavropoulos has sifted through nearly every recorded ancient Greek text for the very best sayings, proverbs, and maxims by ancient Greek philosophers, tragedians, scientists, politicians, generals, and poets, from Plato and Pericles to Socrates and Sophocles. Here is practical advice on everyday problems as well as answers to deep moral questions: "Getting to know yourself is extremely difficult" (Thales). "Ignorance is a tough evil to conquer" (Sophocles). "We must take...
Who knew the ancient Greeks had it all figured out three thousand years ago? In The Beginning of All Wisdom, author Steve Stavropoulos has sifted thro...
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85,43 zł |
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Quotable Founding Fathers: A Treasury of 2,500 Wise and Witty Quotations from the Men and Women Who Created America
ISBN: 9781574888294 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. No group is quoted--and misquoted--more often than America's founders. When a political controversy heats up, the nation's speechwriters, politicians, reporters, editorial writers, and talking heads try to influence the debate by quoting their words. Year in and year out, teachers and political buffs look to their wisdom to illuminate the issues. How much easier it would be to find every key quote by the founders in a single source. The Quotable Founding Fathers, edited by Buckner F. Melton, Jr., provides just that source--a compilation of some 2,500 quotes summing up the wit and...
No group is quoted--and misquoted--more often than America's founders. When a political controversy heats up, the nation's speechwriters, politicians,...
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106,63 zł |
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The Book of Positive Quotations, 2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781577491699 / Angielski / Miękka / 768 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This new edition of the bestselling book in the Positive Quotation series includes 3,000 new quotations from 1,300 additional authors.
This new edition of the bestselling book in the Positive Quotation series includes 3,000 new quotations from 1,300 additional authors.
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106,63 zł |
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Concise Dictionary of Foreign Quotations
ISBN: 9781579583415 / Angielski / Twarda / 320 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
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700,25 zł |
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Then Darkness Fled: The Liberating Wisdom of Booker T. Washington
ISBN: 9781581820539 / Angielski / Twarda / 288 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. During his life, Booker T. Washington was among the most celebrated educators, authors, and statesmen of his day. He walked side by side with Frederick Douglass, Mark Twain, H. G. Wells, Theodore Roosevelt, and Andrew Carnegie. He was the first African American to dine with the president in the White House and the first to have tea with the queen of England. He was the first African American to receive honorary degrees from Harvard and Dartmouth, the first African American to be honored on a postage stamp, the first African American to be commemorated on a coin, the first African American to...
During his life, Booker T. Washington was among the most celebrated educators, authors, and statesmen of his day. He walked side by side with Frederic...
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123,89 zł |
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The Dietrich Von Hildebrand Lifeguide
ISBN: 9781587311796 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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38,22 zł |
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Leadership and Lincoln: 100 Principles and Practices Drawn From the President's Words
ISBN: 9781589399747 / Angielski / Miękka / 164 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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71,56 zł |
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Great Thoughts from Napoleon
ISBN: 9781596050051 / Angielski / Miękka / 80 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Compiled herein are the thoughts and quotes of Napoleon on everything from women ("A beautiful woman pleases the eye, a good woman pleases the heart; the first is a jewel, the second a treasure") to the reason to wage war ("We must either strike or be stricken") to humanity itself ("Humanity is grateful to those who astonish her").
Compiled herein are the thoughts and quotes of Napoleon on everything from women ("A beautiful woman pleases the eye, a good woman pleases the heart; ...
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66,96 zł |
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May I Quote You, General Longstreet?: Observations and Utterances of the South's Great Generals
ISBN: 9781888952377 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. James Longstreet was one of the most lauded and most maligned generals of the Civil War. Renowned as a courageous, clear-thinking, and efficient leader, years later he was condemned as a traitor and blamed for key losses that led to the South's surrender.
James Longstreet was one of the most lauded and most maligned generals of the Civil War. Renowned as a courageous, clear-thinking, and efficient leade...
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33,98 zł |
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May I Quote You, General Lee? (Volume 2): Observations & Utterances of the South's Great Generals
ISBN: 9781888952940 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This second volume of words and statements of Robert E. Lee speak of duty and principle, faith and doubt, bravery in the face of certain defeat, hard choices, and the qualities of leadership that made him great. Lee's command was characterized by gallantry and chivalry in the face of overwhelming odds.
This second volume of words and statements of Robert E. Lee speak of duty and principle, faith and doubt, bravery in the face of certain defeat, hard ...
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33,98 zł |
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May I Quote You, General Grant?: Observations & Utterances of the North's Great Generals
ISBN: 9781888952957 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Amazingly, Ulysses S. Grant seemingly failed at everything he did before the war, yet he became a successful leader of men in wartime and later president in a crucial period of American history. The quotations in this book provide insight into the strength and character that he showed throughout his life.
Amazingly, Ulysses S. Grant seemingly failed at everything he did before the war, yet he became a successful leader of men in wartime and later presid...
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33,98 zł |
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May I Quote You, General Chamberlain?: Observations & Utterances of the North's Great Generals
ISBN: 9781888952964 / Angielski / Miękka / 96 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. May I Quote You, General Chamberlain? is a collection of quotations by Joshua L. Chamberlain, the highly respected Union general from Maine who relinquished a peaceful life as a college professor to become a leader of men in battle.
May I Quote You, General Chamberlain? is a collection of quotations by Joshua L. Chamberlain, the highly respected Union general from Maine who relinq...
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33,98 zł |
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Essential Chess Quotations
ISBN: 9781893652170 / Angielski / Miękka / 108 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. |
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42,53 zł |
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Feisty Fragments - For Philosophy
ISBN: 9781904987017 / Angielski / Miękka / 212 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Philosophers have had a way of sometimes obstructing the admirable endeavour of
philosophy: To address the fundamental issues of human existence and the workings of nature. This obstruction is emphasized by suggesting rather odd and exotic prerequisites for solving a seemingly simple problem; a particular jargon in which no words occurring have less than seven syllables and by insane thought experiments. When the impenetrable jargon is paired up with ludicrous thought experiments and the philosopher at the same time continues to insist that he or she is addressing the fundamental problems of... Philosophers have had a way of sometimes obstructing the admirable endeavour of
philosophy: To address the fundamental issues of human existence a... |
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143,59 zł |
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500CC Computer Citations
ISBN: 9781904987093 / Angielski / Miękka / 192 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "hAS aNYONE sEEN MY cAPSLOCK kEY?" 500CC is a compilation of more than 500 citations on the experiences we have as computer users, abusers and Internet-cruisers---from rage and anger via joy, laughter and appreciation to despair and frustration. This volume completes Vincent F. Hendricks' trilogy of quotations including, besides 500CC: ComputerCitations, Feisty Fragments: For Philosophy, and Logical Lyrics: From Philosophy to Poetics.
"hAS aNYONE sEEN MY cAPSLOCK kEY?" 500CC is a compilation of more than 500 citations on the experiences we have as computer users, abusers and Interne...
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83,76 zł |
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Spektakuläre Experimente: Praktiken Der Evidenzproduktion Im 17. Jahrhundert
ISBN: 9783110193008 / Niemiecki / Twarda / 605 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Dieser Band ist der dritte der auf insgesamt acht Bande angelegten Reihe Theatrum Scientiarum, die die Konstituierungsphase neuzeitlicher Kunst und Wissenschaft aus einem neuen Blickwinkel untersucht. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Frage, auf welche Weise Experimente und ihre Durchfuhrung dazu beigetragen haben, die kulturelle Landschaft seit der Fruhen Neuzeit grundlegend zu verandern. Die Beitrage zeigen auf, dass dem poetologischen Diskurs und der barocken Inszenierungspraxis fur die Hervorbringung und soziale Durchsetzung von experimentellem Wissen im 17. Jahrhundert entscheidende... Dieser Band ist der dritte der auf insgesamt acht Bande angelegten Reihe Theatrum Scientiarum, die die Konstituierungsphase neuzeitlicher ... |
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1050,97 zł |
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Granta 74
ISBN: 9780903141444 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In this issue of Granta Magazine, a distinguished writer makes an anonynous confession and defends a habit: his son supplies him with ecstasy. Other contributions include Nicholas Shakespeare on discovering the evil of his ancestors, and works from Amanda Hopkinson and Andrew Brown.
In this issue of Granta Magazine, a distinguished writer makes an anonynous confession and defends a habit: his son supplies him with ecstasy. Other c...
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102,52 zł |
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MAIL AND GUARDIAN BEDSIDE BOOK 2003
ISBN: 9781919931838 / Angielski Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The Mail and Guardian bedside book once again selects the best of the paper's features over the last year to bring you an unparalleled snapshot of South Africa (and Africa) in cross-section.
The Mail and Guardian bedside book once again selects the best of the paper's features over the last year to bring you an unparalleled snapshot of Sou...
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70,93 zł |
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The Pamphleteer
ISBN: 9780415115636 / Angielski / Twarda / 16500 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. First published between 1813 and 1828 The Pamphleteer, is a unique collection of pamphlets and articles on a variety of subjects including philosophy, politics, political economy, jurisprudence, education and literature. An important forum of debate during a key period in modern history, The Pamphleteer abounds with works of significance and interest. The collection represents primary source material in the history of social sciences, and gives an invaluable overview of contemporary debates on a wide range of issues.
First published between 1813 and 1828 The Pamphleteer, is a unique collection of pamphlets and articles on a variety of subjects incl...
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42792,75 zł |
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Barack Obama: The Voice of an American Leader
ISBN: 9780313362361 / Angielski / Twarda / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. By any measure, the 2008 presidential race has been historic. The race has created an enthusiasm and a high degree of interest in politics few have ever seen before. At the center of the race is Barack Obama, the first African American to become the presumptive Democratic nominee. Many Americans agree with his politics, and many don't, but most agree he is an incredible force in today's highly-charged political world, and has come along at one of the most crucial, difficult times in our nation's history. For a sense of what has transpired in this campaign and how it is different from... By any measure, the 2008 presidential race has been historic. The race has created an enthusiasm and a high degree of interest in politics few have... |
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263,56 zł |