Modern Wisdom

If recent history has taught us anything, it's that sometimes the best guide to leadership is the negative example. But that insight is hardly new. Nearly 2,000 years ago, Suetonius wrote Lives of the Caesars, perhaps the greatest negative leadership book of all time. In How to Be a Bad Emperor, Josiah Osgood provides crisp new translations of Suetonius's briskly paced, darkly comic biographies of the Roman emperors Julius Caesar, Tiberius, Caligula, and Nero. Entertaining and shocking, these ancient anti-role models show how power inflames leaders' worst tendencies.

Famous Quotes About Life, Love, & Success from Albert Einstein is a treasure trove of insightful ideas from one of the greatest brains in history, whether you're a scientific fanatic, a lover of philosophy, or simply searching for some timeless wisdom to guide your journey through life. Prepare to be inspired, informed, and provoked as you explore life, love, and success through the lens of a genius as you enter Einstein's world.

Recognizing the power of the new and trying to understand and promote the conditions that make it possible, the Greeks were the first to write about innovation and even the first to record a word for forging something new. In short, the Greeks "invented" innovation itself - and they still have a great deal to teach us about it. How to Innovate is an engaging introduction to key ideas about - and examples of - innovation and creative thinking from ancient Greece. Armand D'Angour provides lively new translations of selections from Aristotle, Diodorus, and Athenaeus.

A concise, easy-to-listen introduction to Theosophical thought and the esoteric principles shared by the brilliant mystic H. P. Blavatsky.

Game of the Gods is an insightful guidebook for mindful living in the modern world. Most of us were not raised to be Buddhist monks nor do we have the luxury of stepping away from our responsibilities and going to an ashram to study meditation and spirituality. This book teaches “the rest of us” how to move towards a more mindful and enlightened way of living despite our daily stresses and obligations. Today’s world can appear rather confusing, uncertain, and sometimes very scary.

From Zarahemla to Cumorah: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges is the powerful conclusion to a transformative trilogy exploring the rise and fall of the Nephite civilization, as recorded in the Book of Mormon. In this third volume, the author delves into the causes of the Nephites' decline, offering timeless lessons on leadership, resilience, unity, and the dangers of spiritual complacency.

Wrestling with fear doesn't have to be a negative experience. This book offers an approach to life that unlocks a new way of thinking and being in the world, one that leads directly through the center of the anxieties we seek to avoid. Written in the style of an owner's manual, a guide to being human, Burkett focuses on areas of pain and anxiety as they tend to manifest for modern people: feelings of unworthiness, and issues surrounding sex, money, failure, and even death.

Discover Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges: Bible Stories reimagined for today's teenager. Is your teen struggling to connect divine wisdom with their modern lifestyle? Are they seeking practical Biblical lessons that fit their individuality and experiences? This unique anthology, *Modern Bible Stories For Teens*, bridges past and present, offering timeless wisdom in a way that speaks to today's generation.

From self-realization and self-promotion to self-help and the selfie, the modern world encourages us to be self-obsessed. We are even told that finding ourselves is the key to happiness. Better to lose yourself! More than 2,500 years ago, the Buddha argued that the self is an illusion—and that our belief in it is the cause of most, if not all, of our suffering. How to Lose Yourself presents lively, accessible, and expert new translations of ancient Buddhist writings about the central, unique, and powerful Buddhist teaching of "no-self."

Advice for modern dilemmas from the greatest Western philosophers. How can Kant comfort you when you get ditched via text message? How can Aristotle cure your hangover? How can Heidegger make you feel better when your dog dies? When You Kant Figure It Out, Ask a Philosopher explains how pearls...

An inviting and accessible new translation of Aristotle's complete Poetics—the first and best introduction to the art of writing and understanding stories.

An entertaining and enlightening anthology of classical Greek and Roman writings on animals—and our vital relationships with them.

Imagine the impact on world history if Robert E. Lee had listened to General Longstreet at Gettysburg and withdrawn to higher ground instead of sending Pickett uphill against the entrenched Union line. Or if Napolon, at Waterloo, had avoided mistakes he'd never made before. The advice that would have changed the outcome of these crucial battles is found in a book on strategy written centuries before Christ was born.

There are times when we've all felt that we haven't been treated as we deserve—that we've been misjudged, shortchanged, or given a raw deal. And, at one time or another, other people have probably felt that we've treated them just as unfairly. How to Do the Right Thing draws on the principles of ancient Stoicism as articulated by the Roman statesman and philosopher Seneca to help listeners better navigate one of the most important practical questions of daily life—how to do right by others.

How often have you felt overwhelmed by the relentless pace of the modern world? Would you like to anchor your experiences in a philosophy that offers peace and practical wisdom? These challenges are becoming increasingly common today, creating a landscape where stress, uncertainty, and a thirst for a meaningful existence prevail. But there is still time to harness the power of ancient philosophy. Embrace your invitation to immerse yourself in the Stoic teachings and become a more resilient and centered human being.

What are the secrets to a contented life? One of Rome's greatest and most influential poets, Horace (65-8 BCE) has been cherished for more than 2,000 years not only for his wit, style, and reflections on Roman society, but also for his wisdom about how to live a good life - above all else, a life of contentment in a world of materialistic excess and personal pressures. In How to Be Content, Stephen Harrison provides fresh, contemporary translations of poems from across Horace's works that continue to offer important lessons about the good life, friendship, love, and death.

“A unique and special kind of masterpiece.” —John Banville This program is read by the author. Stephen Mitchell’s gift is to breathe new life into ancient classics. In Joseph and the Way of Forgiveness, he offers us his riveting novelistic version of the Biblical tale in which Jacob’s...

Capture the beauty, power, and wisdom of the Native American oral tradition with this superlative collection of readings taken from the writings and speeches of people from many different tribes. The collection offers insights into Native American ways of living, learning, and dying, and helps us to feel a reconnection with the land and ourselves. The words of Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull, Ohiyesa, Black Elk, and others create a powerful listening experience.

Ancient Romans liked money. But how did they make a living and sometimes even become rich? The Roman economy was dominated by agriculture, but it was surprisingly modern in many ways: the Romans had companies with CEOs, shareholders, and detailed contracts regulated by meticulous laws; systems of banking and taxation; and a wide range of occupations, from merchant and doctor to architect and teacher. How to Make Money gathers a wide variety of ancient writings that show how Romans thought about, made, invested, spent, lost, and gave away money.

This program is read by the author. The Bhagavad Gita: A Song of God Retold in Simplified English is the latest title in the Essential Wisdom Library. This unique edition of the timeless epic is designed to be accessible for listeners without any prior experience of Hinduism. Not simply a...