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This is a philosophical essay by Rousseau that bears a strong sense of realism. The work captivates with its hard-hitting honesty vibrancy and depth. Rousseau is of the opinion that the price of civilization is human freedom and individuality. With civil advancement man's primeval feelings of self-fulfillment and natural happiness are razed. A true classic!

The Discourses by Epictetus is a record of different conversations that transpired between him and his pupil. These are aimed at explaining the authors philosophy about how to live a serene life. Discussing a wide range of topics from steadfastness to weaknesses from fear to poverty and from happiness to the lack of it this is a thought-provoking work. Captivating!

This title contains,On Friendship by Cicero, The Memorabilia Recollections of Socrates by Xenophon, The Corpus Hermetica by Hermes Trismestigustus, Against Apion by Flavius Josephus, The Art of Rhetoric by Aristotle, Charmides by Plato, Euthydemus by Plato, Laches by Plato, On Generation...

This title contains,Pragmatism and Other Writings by William James, The Fair Haven by Samuel Butler, The Querist Part Three by George Berkeley, Erewhon Revisited by Samuel Butler, Philosophical Enquiry into the Sublime and the Beautiful by The Right Honourable Edmund Burke, A Treatise Concerning...

The thought ''mother'' cannot be separated from that of ''love.'' Without love, a child cannot flower and an adult cannot mature. Without love, we weaken and wither. Thich Nhat Hanh, from A Rose for Your Pocket Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh leads us to a new and deeper appreciation of motherhood....

According to ancient Chinese medicine and philosophy, everything releases energy, or chi. In the Japanese spiritual community, hado is a similar life-force energy that encompasses healing properties and transformative powers. Literally translated, it means wave motion or vibration. Once we become aware...

Narrating the courting done by the protagonist this is a charming tale. With a light-hearted atmosphere prevailing over the complete narration the work captures the fancy of the reader with its romantic depiction of the events. With brilliantly drawn characters and a well-knitted plot this is an amazing work.

A poignant story of a sculpturer all-time search for his ideal woman. To slake this desire he falls in love with three women in the same family, each of a different generation - grandmother, mother and daughter and also carves the figure of a naked Aphrodite. Hardy's splendid novel that merges tragedy...

A magnificent composition written with great genius. Benson has wonderfully illustrated his own personal experiences and views about different aspects of life. It satisfies the readers with its interesting descriptions and author's fantastic responses to unusual conditions. Marvellous and charismatic!

In this collection of essays Meynell has dwelled upon different themes. Presented in an exquisite manner with arguments in favor and against this is a thought-provoking work. The book monopolizes the reader's attention.

This is a collection of essays by Meynell where she digs deep to the bottom of controversies surrounding different authors of English Literature. She analyzes their works in detail and comes up with insights that were not realized by common readers. An in-depth depiction of the works of some great writers.

An Eye for an I: Living Philosophy" by Robert Spillane deals with philosophy and philosophers. Presenting a complex thinking based on the view that "I" is more than just a pronoun he delves on various personas and personal traits of his own personality. He also explores the relation of all these facets...

The Best Buddhist Writing 2005. Shambhala Sun '' Touching the Earth has the capacity to awaken us to the nature of reality, to transform us, to purify us, and to restore joy and vitality to our life. As soon as we begin to practice, we can taste the benefits.'' Thich Nhat Hanh Touching the Earth is a...

This book has provided a wellness view of manic depression. Although the stay well stories and plans do not represent all people who experience manic depression these stories fill an important gap in our understanding of manic depression. Rather than focus only on the burden of manic depression it is...