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| "The Odyssey by Homer (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "Homer's The Odyssey is an epic that has endured for thousands of years and this Penguin Classics edition is translated by EV Rieu revised by DCH Rieu and contains an introduction by Peter JonesThe epic tale of Odysseus and his ten-year journey home after the Trojan war forms one of the earliest and greatest works of Western literature Confronted by natural and supernatural threats - from the witch Circe who turns his men into pigs to the twin terrors of Scylla and Charybdis; from the stupefied Lotus-Eaters to the implacable enmity of the sea-god Poseidon himself - Odysseus must test his bravery and native cunning to the full if he is to reach his homeland safely But the danger is no less severe in his native Ithaca as Odysseus finds himself contending with the suitors who in his absence have begun to surround his wife Penelope EV Rieu's translation of The Odyssey was the first Penguin Classic to be published and has itself achieved classic status For this edition Rieu's text has been sensitively revised and a new introduction added to complement his original introductionSeven greek cities claim the honour of being the birthplace of Homer (c 8th-7th century BC) the poet to whom the composition of the Iliad and Odyssey are attributed The Iliad is the oldest surviving work of Western literature but the identity - or even the existence - of Homer himself is a complete mystery with no reliable biographical information having survivedIf you enjoyed The Odyssey you might like Homer's The Iliad also available in Penguin Classics 'One of the world's most vital tales The Odyssey remains central to literature'Malcolm Bradbury"
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| "The Epic of Gilgamesh by Richard Pasco, N. K. Sandars, Andrew George (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "The ancient Sumerian poem The Epic of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest written stories in existence translated with an introduction by Andrew George in Penguin ClassicsMiraculously preserved on clay tablets dating back as much as four thousand years the poem of Gilgamesh king of Uruk is the world's oldest epic predating Homer by many centuries The story tells of Gilgamesh's adventures with the wild man Enkidu and of his arduous journey to the ends of the earth in quest of the Babylonian Noah and the secret of immortality Alongside its themes of family friendship and the duties of kings The Epic of Gilgamesh is above all about mankind's eternal struggle with the fear of deathThe Babylonian version has been known for over a century but linguists are still deciphering new fragments in Akkadian and Sumerian Andrew George's gripping translation brilliantly combines these into a fluid narrative and will long rank as the definitive English Gilgamesh If you enjoyed The Epic of Gilgamesh you might like Homer's Iliad also available in Penguin Classics'A masterly new verse translation'The Times'Andrew George has skilfully bridged the gap between a scholarly re-edition and a popular work'London Review of Books"
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| "The Last Days of Socrates by Plato (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "Chronicling the life and death of the father of western philosophy and charting his influence on the most influential ancient Greek philosophers Plato's The Last Days of Socrates is translated from the Greek by Hugh Tredennick revised with an introduction and notes by Harold Tarrant in Penguin ClassicsThe trial and condemnation of Socrates on charges of heresy and corrupting young minds is a defining moment in the history of Classical Athens In tracing these events through four dialogues Plato also developed his own philosophy based on Socrates' manifesto for a life guided by self-responsibility Euthyphro finds Socrates outside the court-house debating the nature of piety while the Apology is his robust rebuttal of the charges of impiety and a defence of the philosopher's life In the Crito while awaiting execution in prison Socrates counters the arguments of friends urging him to escape Finally in the Phaedo he is shown calmly confident in the face of death skilfully arguing the case for the immortality of the soulHugh Tredennick's landmark 1954 translation has been revised by Harold Tarrant reflecting changes in Platonic studies with an introduction and expanded introductions to each of the four dialoguesPlato (c427-347 BC) stands with Socrates and Aristotle as one of the shapers of the whole intellectual tradition of the West He founded the Academy in Athens the first permanent institution devoted to philosophical research and teaching and the prototype of all Western universitiesIf you enjoyed The Last Days of Socrates you might like Plato's The Symposium also available in Penguin Classics"
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| "Medea and Other Plays by Euripides (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "Previously published as Alcestis and Other Plays the Penguin Classics edition of Euripides' Medea and Other Plays is translated by John Davie with introductions and notes by Richard RutherfordMedea in which a spurned woman takes revenge upon her lover by killing her children is one of the most shocking of all the Greek tragedies Medea is a towering figure who demonstrates Euripides' unusual willingness to give voice to a woman's case Alcestis is based on a magical myth in which Death is overcome and the Children of Heracles examines conflict between might and right while Hippolytus deals with self-destructive integrity These plays show Euripides transforming awesome figures of Greek myths into recognisable fallible human beingsJohn Davie's accessible prose translation is accompanied by a general introduction and individual prefaces to each playEuripides (c485-07 BC) was an Athenian born into a family of considerable rank Disdaining the public duties expected of him Euripides spent a life of quiet introspection spending much of his life in a cave on Salamis Late in life he voluntarily exiled himself to the court of Archelaus King of Macedon where he wrote The Bacchae regarded by many as his greatest work Euripides is thought to have written 92 plays only 18 of which surviveIf you enjoyed Medea and Other Plays you might like Aeschylus' The Oresteia also available in Penguin Classics'One of the best prose translations of Euripides I have seen'Robert Fagles'John Davie's translations are outstanding The tone throughout is refreshingly modern yet dignified' William Allan Classical Review"
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| "Beowulf by Penguin Books Ltd (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "Beowulf is the greatest surviving work of literature in Old English unparalleled in its epic grandeur and scope It tells the story of the heroic Beowulf and of his battles first with the monster Grendel who has laid waste to the great hall of the Danish king Hrothgar then with Grendel&39;s avenging mother and finally with a dragon that threatens to devastate his homeland Through its blend of myth and history Beowulf vividly evokes a twilight world in which men and supernatural forces live side by side And it celebrates the endurance of the human spirit in a transient world "Alexander&39;s translation is marked by a conviction that it is possible to be both ambitious and faithful and communicates the poem with a care which goes beyond fidelity-to-meaning and reaches fidelity of implication May it go on to another half-million copies" - Tom Shippey Bulletin of the International Association of University Professors of English"
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| "The Aeneid by Virgil (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "Inspired by Homer and the inspiration for Dante and Milton Virgil's The Aeneid is an immortal epic poem of the ancient world that lies at the heart of Western life and culture translated from the Latin with an introduction by David West in Penguin ClassicsAfter a century of civil strife in Rome and Italy Virgil wrote The Aeneid to honour the emperor Augustus by praising Aeneas - Augustus' legendary ancestor As a patriotic epic imitating Homer The Aeneid also set out to provide rome with a literature equal to that of ancient Greece It tells of Aeneas survivor of the sack of Troy and of his seven-year journey - to Carthage where he tragically fell in love with Queen Dido; then to the underworld in the company of the Sybil of Cumae; and finally to Italy where he founded Rome It is a story of defeat and exile of love and war hailed by Tennyson as 'the stateliest measure ever moulded by the lips of man' David West's acclaimed prose translation is accompanied by an updated introduction Including a new discussion of each of the twelve books of The AeneidPublius Virgilius Maro (70-19 BC) studied rhetoric and philosophy in Rome where he became a court poet As well as The Aeneid his Eclogues and Georgics earned him the reputation as the finest Latin poetIf you enjoyed The Aeneid you might like Homer's The Iliad also available in Penguin Classics'The most truthful translation ever conveying as many nuances and whispers as are possible from the original'The Times'Sweet prose clear and clean and dancing like a mountain stream as here West opens the window and the winds bring life into Virgil's body'Wall Street Journal"
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| "Meditations by Marcus Aurelius (Paperback, 2006)" |
| "Originally written only for his personal consumption Marcus Aurelius's Meditations has become a key text in the understanding of Roman Stoic philosophy This Penguin Classics edition is translated with notes by Martin Hammond and an introduction by Diskin ClayWritten in Greek by an intellectual Roman emperor without any intention of publication the Meditations of Marcus Aurelius offer a wide range of fascinating spiritual reflections and exercises developed as the leader struggled to understand himself and make sense of the universe Spanning from doubt and despair to conviction and exaltation they cover such diverse topics as the question of virtue human rationality the nature of the gods and Aurelius's own emotions But while the Meditations were composed to provide personal consolation in developing his beliefs Marcus also created one of the greatest of all works of philosophy a series of wise and practical aphorisms that have been consulted and admired by statesmen thinkers and ordinary readers for almost two thousand yearsMartin Hammond's new translation fully expresses the intimacy and eloquence of the original work with detailed notes elucidating the text This edition also includes an introduction by Diskin Clay exploring the nature and development of the Meditations a chronology further reading and full indexesMarcus Aelius Aurelius Antoninus (121-80) was adopted by the emperor Antoninus Pius and succeeded him in 161 (as joint emperor with adoptive brother Lucius Verus) He ruled alone from 169 and spent much of his reign in putting down various rebellions and was a persecutor of Christians His fame rest above all on his Meditations a series of reflections strongly influenced by Epictetus which represent a Stoic outlook on life He was succeeded by his natural son thus ending the period of the adoptive emperorsIf you enjoyed Meditations you might like Seneca's Letters from a Stoic also available in Penguin Classics"
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| "The Age of Alexander by Plutarch (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "The Parallel Lives of Plutarch are cornerstones of Western literature and have exerted a profound influence on writers and statesmen since the Renaissance most notably Shakespeare This selection of ten biographies spans the period from the start of the fourth century BC to the early third and covers some of the most important figures in Greek history such as the orator Demosthenes and Alexander the Great as well as lesser known figures such as Plato&39;s pupil Dion of Syracuse Each Life is an important work of literature in itself but taken together they provide a vivid picture of the Greek world during a period that saw the collapse of Spartan power the rise of Macedonia the conquests of Alexander and the wars of his successorsTimothy Duff&39;s revised version of Ian Scott-Kilvert&39;s translations is accompanied by a new general introduction and introductions and notes to each LifeHe has also added two Lives previously not included Artaxerxes I Great King of Persia from 405 to 359 BC and Eumenes of Cardia one of Alexander&39;s officers"
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| "Discourses and Selected Writings by Epictetus (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "Epictetus a Greek stoic and freed slave ran a thriving philosophy school in Nicropolis in the early second century AD His animated discussions were celebrated for their rhetorical wizardry and were written down by Arrian his most famous pupil Together with the Enchiridion a manual of his main ideas and the fragments collected here The Discourses argue that happiness lies in learning to perceive exactly what is in our power to change and what is not and in embracing our fate to live in harmony with god and nature In this personal practical guide to the ethics of stoicism and moral self-improvement Epictetus tackles questions of freedom and imprisonment illness and fear family friendship and love and leaves an intriguing document of daily life in the classical world"
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| "Catiline's War, The Jugurthine War, Histories by Sallust (Paperback, 2007)" |
| "Sallust (86-c 35 bc) is the earliest Roman historian of whom complete works survive a senator of the Roman Republic and younger contemporary of Cicero Pompey and Julius Caesar His Catiline's War tells of the conspiracy in 63 bc led by L Sergius Catilina who plotted to assassinate numerous senators and take control of the government but was thwarted by Cicero Sallust's vivid account of Roman public life shows a Republic in decline prey to moral corruption and internal strife In The Jugurthine War he describes Rome's fight in Africa against the king of the Numidians from 111 to 105 bc and provides a damning picture of the Roman aristocracy Also included in this volume are the major surviving extracts from Sallust's now fragmentary Histories depicting Rome after the death of the dictator Sulla"
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| "The Nicomachean Ethics by Aristotle (Paperback, 2003)" |
| "Previously published as Ethics Aristotle's The Nicomachean Ethics addresses the question of how to live well and originates the concept of cultivating a virtuous character as the basis of his ethical system This Penguin Classics edition is translated from the Greek by JAK Thomson with revisions and notes by Hugh Tredennick and an introduction and bibliography by Jonathan Barnes'One swallow does not make a summer; neither does one day Similarly neither can one day or a brief space of time make a man blessed and happy'In The Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle sets out to examine the nature of happiness He argues that happiness consists in 'activity of the soul in accordance with virtue' for example with moral virtues such as courage generosity and justice and intellectual virtues such as knowledge wisdom and insight The Ethics also discusses the nature of practical reasoning the value and the objects of pleasure the different forms of friendship and the relationship between individual virtue society and the State Aristotle's work has had a profound and lasting influence on all subsequent Western thought about ethical mattersAristotle (384-22 BC) studied at the Academy of Plato for 20 years and then established his own school and research institute 'The Lyceum' His writings which were of extraordinary range profoundly affected the whole course of ancient and medieval philosophy and are still eagerly studied and debated by philosophers todayIf you enjoyed The Nicomachean Ethics you might like Plato's The Symposium also available in Penguin Classics"
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| "The Rig Veda by Wendy Doniger (Paperback, 2005)" |
| "The earliest of the four Hindu religious scriptures known as the Vedas and the first extensive composition to survive in any Indo-European language the Rig Veda (c 1200-900 BC) is a collection of over 1000 individual Sanskrit hymns A work of intricate beauty it provides a unique insight into early Indian mythology religion and culture This selection of 108 of the hymns chosen for their eloquence and wisdom focuses on the enduring themes of creation sacrifice death women the sacred plant soma and the gods Inspirational and profound it provides a fascinating introduction to one of the founding texts of Hindu scripture - an awesome and venerable ancient work of Vedic ritual prayer philosophy legend and faith"
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| "The Rule of Benedict by Saint Benedict of Nursia (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "St Benedict's inspirational work has been guiding Benedictine monks for fifteen centuries and the Penguin Classics edition of The Rule of Benedict is translated with an introduction and notes by Carolinne WhiteFounder of a monastery at Monte Cassino between Rome and Naples in the sixth century St Benedict intended his Rule to be a practical guide to Christian monastic life Based on the key precepts of humility obedience and love its aim is to create a harmonious and efficient religious community in which individuals can make progress in the Christian virtues and gain eternal life Here Benedict sets out ideal monastery routines and regulations from the qualities of a good abbot the twelve steps to humility and the value of silence to such every day matters as kitchen duties care of the sick and the suitable punishment for lateness at mealtimes Benedict's legacy is still strong - his Rule remains a source of inspiration and a key work in the history of the Christian churchCarolinne White's accessible translation is accompanied by an introduction discussing Benedict's teachings what is known of his life and the influence and spread of his Rule Saint Benedict of Nursia (c 480-543 AD) founded twelve monasteries the best known of which was his first monastery at Monte Cassino in Italy Benedict wrote a set of rules governing his monks The Rule of Benedict one of the more influential documents in Western Civilization Benedict was canonized a saint in 1220If you enjoyed The Rule of Benedict you might enjoy St Augustine's Confessions also available in Penguin Classics"
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| "Two Lives of Charlemagne by Notker the Stammerer, Einhard (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "Einhard's Life of Charlemagne is an absorbing chronicle of one of the most powerful and dynamic of all medieval rulers written by a close friend and adviser In elegant prose it describes Charlemagne's personal life details his achievements in reviving learning and the arts recounts his military successes and depicts one of the defining moments in European history Charlemagne's coronation as emperor in Rome on Christmas Day 800AD By contrast Notker's account written some decades after Charlemagne's death is a collection of anecdotes rather than a presentation of historical facts"
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| "The Satires of Horace and Persius by Horace, Persius (Paperback, 2005)" |
| "The Satires of Horace (65-8 BC) written in the troubled decade ending with the establishment of Augustus' regime provide an amusing treatment of men's perennial enslavement to money power glory and sex Epistles I addressed to the poet's friends deals with the problem of achieving contentment amid the complexities of urban life while Epistles II and the Ars Poetica discuss Latin poetry - its history and social functions and the craft required for its success Both works have had a powerful influence on later Western literature inspiring poets from Ben Jonson and Alexander Pope to W H Auden and Robert Frost The Satires of Persius (AD 34-62) are highly idiosyncratic containing a courageous attack on the poetry and morals of his wealthy contemporaries - even the ruling emperor Nero"
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| "The Republic by Plato (Paperback, 2007)" |
| "One of the greatest works of philosophy and political theory ever produced Plato's The Republic has shaped western thought for thousands of years remaining as relevant today as when it was first written in the Ancient Greece This Penguin Classics edition is translated by Desmond lee with a new introduction by Melissa LanePlato's Republic is widely acknowledged as the cornerstone of Western philosophy Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different interlocutors it is an enquiry into the notion of a perfect community and the ideal individual within it During the conversation other questions are raised what is goodness; what is reality; what is knowledge? The Republic also addresses the purpose of education and the role of both women and men as 'guardians' of the people With remarkable lucidity and deft use of allegory Plato arrives at a depiction of a state bound by harmony and ruled by 'philosopher kings'Desmond Lee's translation of The Republic has come to be regarded as a classic in its own right His introduction discusses contextual themes such as Plato's disillusionment with Athenian politics and the trial of Socrates The new introduction by Melissa Lane discusses Plato's aims in writing The Republic its major arguments and its perspective on politics in ancient Greece and its significance through the ages and todayPlato (c427-347 BC) stands with Socrates and Aristotle as one of the shapers of the whole intellectual tradition of the West He founded in Athens the Academy the first permanent institution devoted to philosophical research and teaching and the prototype of all Western universities If you enjoyed The Republic you might like Machiavelli's The Prince also available in Penguin Classics"
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| "The Twelve Caesars by Robert Graves, Suetonius (Paperback, 2007)" |
| "An essential primary source on Roman history Suetonius' The Twelve Caesars is a fascinating achievement of scholarship covering a critical period in the Empire This Penguin Classics edition is translated from the Latin by Robert Graves author of I Claudius revised with an introduction and notes by James B RivesAs private secretary to the Emperor Hadrian the scholar Suetonius had access to the imperial archives and used them (along with eyewitness accounts) to produce one of the most colourful biographical works in history The Twelve Caesars chronicles the public careers and private lives of the men who wielded absolute power over Rome from the foundation of the empire under Julius Caesar and Augustus to the decline into depravity and civil war under Nero and the recovery that came with his successors A masterpiece of observation anecdote and detailed physical description The Twelve Caesars presents us with a gallery of vividly drawn - and all too human - individualsJames B Rives has sensitively updated Robert Graves's now classic translation reinstating Latin terms and updating vocabulary while retaining the liveliness of the original This edition contains a new chronology further reading glossaries maps notes and an introduction discussing Suetonius' life and worksGaius Suetonius Tranquillus was probably born in AD69 - the famous 'year of the four Emperors' From the letters of Suetonius' close friend Pliny the Younger we learn that he practiced briefly at the bar avoided political life and became chief secretary to the Emperor Hadrian (AD117-38) Suetonius seems to have lived to a good age and probably died around the year AD140If you enjoyed The Twelve Caesars you might like Tacitus's The Annals of Imperial Rome also available in Penguin Classics'Suetonius in holding up a mirror to those Caesars of diverting legend reflects not only them but ourselves half-tempted creatures whose great moral task is to hold in balance the angel and the monster within'Gore Vidal"
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| "The Secret History by Procopius (Paperback, 2007)" |
| "A trusted member of the Byzantine establishment Procopius was the Empire's official chronicler and his History of the Wars of Justinian proclaimed the strength and wisdom of the Emperor's reign Yet all the while the dutiful scribe was working on a very different - and dangerous - history to be published only once its author was safely in his grave The Secret History portrays the 'great lawgiver' Justinian as a rampant king of corruption and tyranny the Empress Theodora as a sorceress and whore and the brilliant general Belisarius as the pliable dupe of his scheming wife Antonina Magnificently hyperbolic and highly opinionated The Secret History is a work of explosive energy depicting holy Byzantium as a hell of murder and misrule"
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| "The Tain by Penguin Books Ltd (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "The Tain Bo Cualinge centrepiece of the eighth-century Ulster cycle of heroic tales is Ireland's great epic It tells the story of a great cattle-raid the invasion of Ulster by the armies of Medb and Ailill Queen and King of Connacht and their allies seeking to carry off the great Brown Bull of Cualige The hero of the tale is Cuchulainn the Hound of Ulster who resists the invaders single-handed while Ulster's warriors lie sick"
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| "The Histories by Herodotus (Paperback, 2014)" |
| "Tom Holland's 'stirring new translation' (Telegraph) of Herodotus' Histories one of the great books in Western history - now in paperbackThe Histories of Herodotus completed in the second half of the 5th century BC is generally regarded as the first work of history and the first great masterpiece of non-fiction writing Joined here are the sheer drama of Herodotus' narrative of the Persian invasions of Greece and the endless curiosity - turning now to cannabis now to the Pyramids - which make his book the source of so much of our knowledge of the ancient worldThis absorbing new translation by one of Britain's most admired young historians allows all the drama and mysteriousness of this great book to be fully appreciated by modern readersTOM HOLLAND is the author of Rubicon The Triumph and Tragedy of the Roman Republic which won the Hessell-Tiltman Prize for History and was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize Persian Fire his history of the Graeco-Persian wars won the Anglo-Hellenic League's Runciman Award in 2006 His most recent book In the Shadow of the Sword describes the collapse of Roman and Persian power in the Near East and the emergence of IslamHe has adapted Homer Herodotus Thucydides and Virgil for the BBC and is the presenter of BBC Radio 4's Making History In 2007 he was the winner of the Classical Association Prize awarded to 'the individual who has done most to promote the study of the language literature and civilisation of Ancient Greece and Rome' He served two years as the Chair of the Society of Authors 2009-11PAUL CARTLEDGE is the inaugural A G Leventis Professor of Greek Culture at the University of Cambridge His numerous books include Sparta and Lakonia A Regional History 1300-362 BC; The Greeks A Portrait of Self and Others; Thermopylae The Battle That Changed the World; Ancient Greece A Very Short Introduction; and After Thermopylae The Oath of Plataea and the End of the Graeco-Persian Wars He is an Honorary Citizen of Sparta Greece and holds the Gold Cross of the Order of Honour conferred by the President of the Hellenic Republic'Unquestionably the best English translation of Herodotus to have appeared in the last half-century and there have been quite a few fast funny opinionated clear and erudite I am in awe of Tom Holland's achievement' Edith Hall TLS'A labour of love full of rattling good yarns the minister for education should present each of his cabinet colleagues with a copy of Holland's admirable translation' Economist'Tom Holland has been captivated by Herodotus since he was a child His pleasure shines through his relaxed idiomatic expansive and often dramatic translation He like Herodotus is a storyteller par excellence' Peter Jones New Statesman"
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| "The Art of War by Tzu Sun (Paperback, 2008)" |
| "Still a source of inspiration for soldiers on the battlefield and managers in the boardroom 2000 years after it was written Sun-Tzu&39;s The Art of War is the most influential book of strategy in the world translated from the Chinese by John Minford in Penguin Classics &39;Ultimate excellence lies not in winning every battle but in defeating the enemy without ever fighting&39;For more than two thousand years Sun-Tzu&39;s The Art of War has provided leaders with profound insights into the use of skill tactics psychology and discipline to outwit opponents Said to have inspired Napoleon and used by Mao Zedong and General Douglas MacArthur as well as many famous business gurus politicians and sports stars its ancient words of wisdom provide a touchstone for today&39;s managers and executives fighting their boardroom battles This best-selling book offers ancient wisdom on how to use skill cunning tactics and discipline to outwit your opponent Little is known for definite about Sun Tzu (544-496 BC) and his life during the Warring States period after the decline of the Zhou dynasty but his classic The Art of War has been one of the central works of Chinese literature for 2500 years If you enjoyed The Art of War you might like Machiavelli&39;s The Prince also available in Penguin Classics &39;Absorb this book and you can throw out all those contemporary books about management leadership&39;Newsweek&39;Reflecting on Sun-Tzu&39;s work is to the business manager what weight lifting is to the champion athlete - an exercise that makes one stronger&39;John Kohut Beijing Bureau Chief South China Post"
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| "On Living and Dying Well by Cicero (Paperback, 2012)" |
| "In the first century BC Marcus Tullius Cicero orator statesman and defender of republican values created these philosophical treatises on such diverse topics as friendship religion death fate and scientific inquiry A pragmatist at heart Cicero's philosophies were frequently personal and ethical drawn not from abstract reasoning but through careful observation of the world The resulting works remind us of the importance of social ties the questions of free will and the justification of any creative endeavourThis lively lucid new translation from Thomas Habinek editor of Classical Antiquity and the Classics and Contemporary Thought book series makes Cicero's influential ideas accessible to every reader"
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| "Stung with Love: Poems and Fragments of Sappho by Sappho (Paperback, 2009)" |
| "More or less 150 years after Homer's Iliad Sappho lived on the island of Lesbos west off the coast of what is present Turkey Little remains today of her writings which are said to have filled nine papyrus rolls in the great library at Alexandria some 500 years after her death The surviving texts consist of a lamentably small and fragmented body of lyric poetry - among them poems of invocation desire spite celebration resignation and remembrance - that nevertheless enables us to hear the living voice of the poet Plato called the tenth Muse This is a new translation of her surviving poetry"
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| "The Elephant and the Bad Baby by Raymond Briggs, Elfrida Vipont (Paperback, 1971)" |
| "The Elephant and the Bad Baby is the classic story from Elfrida Vipont and Raymond BriggsThe Elephant takes the Bad Baby for a ride and they go 'rumpeta rumpeta rumpeta down the road' They help themselves to ice creams pies buns crisps biscuits lollipops and apples and the shopkeepers follow them down the road shouting and waving All ends well as the Bad Baby learns to say 'Please' and his mother makes pancakes for everyoneElfrida Vipont worked as a teacher singer and writer She wrote over 30 books and won the Carnegie Medal in 1950 for Lark on the Wing Raymond Briggs has produced wonderful children's books including the classic titles The Snowman Father Christmas and When the Wind Blows - all made into immensely successful films Raymond lives in SussexLook out for these other titles by Raymond BriggsThe Snowman; The Elephant and the Bad Baby; Father Christmas; Fungus the Bogeyman; Raymond Briggs's Christmas Little Library; The Father Christmas it's a Bloomin' Terrible Joke Book; Jim and the Beanstalk; Father Christmas Goes on Holiday"
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| "Jim and the Beanstalk by Raymond Briggs (Paperback, 1973)" |
| "A wonderful retelling from Snowman-author Raymond Briggs - Jim and the BeanstalkA re-telling of the classic children's story by the author and illustrator of the best-selling Snowman Jim finds a beanstalk growing outside his window one morning and follows his famous predecessor up to the top Raymond Briggs studied at Wimbledon Art School the Central School of Art and the Slade Many of his books are now classics and some - THE SNOWMAN FATHER CHRISTMAS FATHER CHRISTMAS GOES ON HOLIDAY and WHEN THE WIND BLOWS - have been made into successful films Raymond Briggs lives in SussexOther books by Raymond BriggsThe Snowman; The Snowman Buggy Book; The Snowman Sound Book;The Elephant and the Bad Baby; Father Christmas; Fungus the Bogeyman; Raymond Briggs's Christmas Little Library; The Father Christmas it's a Bloomin' Terrible Joke Book; Jim and the Beanstalk; Father Christmas Goes on Holiday;"
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| "Meg on the Moon by Jan Pienkowski, Helen Nicoll (Spiral bound, 1976)" |
| "Mog wants to go in a spaceship for his birthday treat so Meg makes a spell and off they go!"
Price: 4.99 |
| "Father Christmas Goes on Holiday by Raymond Briggs (Paperback, 1977)" |
| "In this hilarious sequel from Raymond Briggs author of The Snowman and inspiration for The Snowman and Snowdog a still rather grumpy Father Christmas decides to go on holiday No-one needs a holiday more than Father Christmas but where can such a well-known and easily recognized person go? Father Christmas sets off in search of his ideal holiday spot! France Scotland and Las Vegas are his chosen destinations but as Father Christmas discovers - there's nowhere like home"
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| "My Cat Likes to Hide in Boxes by Eve Sutton (Paperback, 1978)" |
| "Lots of cats all around the world do exciting things like fly aeroplanes or play the violin - but my cat an ordinary round-the-house cat likes to hide in boxes Children will love joining in with this fun rhyming story that is just right for beginner readers"
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| "Meg's Car by Jan Pienkowski, Helen Nicoll (Spiral bound, 1978)" |
| "A car is all very well if you know how to drive it but if you're Meg or Mog in a hurry to go on a picnic you really are safer on a broomstickChildren will love exploring the colours sounds and shapes in the magical Meg and Mog stories which are perfect for sharing or reading alone"
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| "Burglar Bill by Allan Ahlberg (Paperback, 1979)" |
| "Janet and Allan Ahlberg's hilarious picture book Burglar Bill Burglar Bill is an entertaining picture book by the iconic British husband and wife picture book team Janet and Allan Ahlberg creators of Peepo! Perfect as a bedtime story and for children learning to read!Who's that creeping down the street? Who's that climbing up the wall? Who's that coming through the window? Who's that? It's Burglar BillAllan Ahlberg has published over 100 children's books and with his late wife Janet created many award-winning children's picture books including Cops and Robbers It was a Dark and Stormy Night Each Peach Pear Plum and the Kate Greenaway Medal winning The Jolly PostmanLook out for these other classics by Allan AhlbergKicking a Ball; The Baby's Catalogue; Cops and Robbers; Each Peach Pear Plum; The One and Only Two Heads; Son of a Gun; The Little Worm Book; Two Wheels Two Heads; Funny Bones; A Pair of Sinners; Happy Families; Peepo!; The Ha Ha Bonk Book; Help Your Child to Read; Ten in a Bed; Please Mrs Butler; Daisy Chains; Yum Yum; Playmates; Foldaways; Woof; The Cinderella Show; The Jolly Postman; The Jolly Christmas Postman; The Jolly Pocket Postman; The Clothes Horse and Other Stories; The Mighty Slide; Starting School; Heard it in the Playground; The Bear Nobody Wanted; It was a Dark and Stormy Night; The Giant Baby; Baby Sleeps; Blue Buggy; Doll and Teddy; See the Rabbit; Please Mrs Butler; The Better Brown Stories; The Boyhood of Burglar Bill"
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