Classic Wisdom

In this audiobook version of Wisdom and Eloquence for Parents, read with clarity and warmth by Joelle Hodge, MAT, classical Christian educators Dr. Robert Littlejohn and Charles T. Evans draw from the foundational principles outlined in their seminal 2006 work, Wisdom and Eloquence: A Christian Paradigm for Classical Education to answer these questions with a resounding “no!”

This massive 128-hour collection builds a bridge between Western and Eastern philosophy, connecting many of the most important and influential works ever written. Here you’ll encounter thinkers who dared to question everything, challenged the norms of their day and reshaped how humanity sees itself and the world.

Introducing a new translation of Laozi’s classic work that makes the intimidating approachable and the complex comprehensible. Translated by best-selling author Ken Liu and read by acclaimed actor B.D. Wong, this new take on the Dao De Jing speaks directly to the sensibilities of a modern audience. Liu dispenses with footnotes and the granular details of academic debate in favor of presenting Laozi’s invaluable writing as clearly and colorfully as possible.

This remarkably concise, powerful statement on what makes a person successful remains as relevant today as when it was written more than a century ago. If you take seriously the principle of Elbert Hubbard's A Message to Garcia, you will become the indispensable, productive, successful, and respected person you have always wished to be. All that is required is for you to "carry a message to Garcia" - which means to do a job simply as it should be done.

Although T. E. Lawrence, commonly known as "Lawrence of Arabia’, died in 1935, the story of his life has captured the imagination of succeeding generations. Seven Pillars of Wisdom is a monumental work in which he chronicles his role in leading the Arab Revolt against the Turks during the First World War. A reluctant leader, and wracked by guilt at the duplicity of the British, Lawrence nevertheless threw himself into his role, suffering the blistering desert conditions and masterminding military campaigns which culminated in the triumphant march of the Arabs into Damascus.

The most famous Stoic book ever written — with a guide to every part of it. Marcus Aurelius was the most powerful man on earth, and at night, in an army camp on the frontier, he wrote notes to keep himself sane. He never meant anyone to read them. That private notebook became the Meditations — the book generals, presidents, and athletes have carried for two thousand years. But readers hit the same wall every time: the Meditations has no chapters, no argument, no map. Just hundreds of short entries, in no order, that assume you already know what Marcus is doing. Most people bounce off it...

You already carry more steadiness than you think. This book helps you find it, one page at a time. The Bhagavad Gita opens where many of us secretly live: a capable person, frozen, staring at a life that suddenly feels too heavy to move through. Arjuna, the greatest warrior of his age, sits down on the battlefield and cannot go on. What follows is one of the most quietly practical conversations ever written about how to act, how to release the outcome, and how to find calm in a life you did not entirely choose. Daily Wisdom: Bhagavad Gita distills that timeless conversation into a single, ...

The audiobook shows you how to apply each idea to the challenges of the modern workplace and combine it with what you discover about yourself as you delve into your own strengths and weaknesses. You'll develop your own ability to see The Big Picture, connect with members of your organization, foster a meaningful and productive work environment, and steer your corporate ship through any challenge. Skills and experience might land you a leadership position... but they don't make you a true leader.

Available now as in audiobook, My Utmost for His Highest has been a proven, best-selling devotional for many years. Over the past century, Oswald Chambers’s writings have inspired countless people to think more deeply about the biblical truths that he so passionately championed. His words are...

Discover the books that have already enriched millions. This unabridged guide to the literature of prosperity and motivation surveys fifty of the all-time classics, giving you their key ideas, insights, and applications, everything you need to know to start benefiting from these legendary works...

Discover the books that have already changed the lives of millions. This unabridged guide to the literature of the spirit surveys fifty of the all-time classics, giving you their key ideas, insights, and applications—everything you need to know to start benefiting from these legendary works...

An engaging new translation of a timeless fifth-century Buddhist meditation guide that teaches practices for becoming happier and freer by learning how to love everyone Sages and religious teachers the world over have taught us to love one another, extending our love and kindness beyond our...

On the eve of his 100th birthday, national treasure Dick Van Dyke brings us this autobiographical collection of stories, reflections, and life advice on how he’s maintained a zest for life. Dick Van Dyke danced his way into our hearts with iconic roles in Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang...

Ancient Greek Philosophy Made Simple: A Beginner’s Guide to Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and the Wisdom That Shaped Western Thought Unlock the timeless wisdom of the ancient world in this engaging and accessible guide to Ancient Greek philosophy. From the early natural thinkers of Ionia to the ethical teachings of the Stoics, this book offers a clear and concise journey through the major ideas, figures, and movements that laid the foundation for Western intellectual tradition. Whether you're new to philosophy or looking to refresh your knowledge, Ancient Greek Philosophy Made Simple ...

Philosophy made fun & unforgettable!! 4+ BONUSES! Philosophy isn’t just something you read — it’s something you do. Debate Truth, Logic, Ethics, Politics, Science, God, Free Will, Happiness, Reality, the Soul & Meaning of Life From Socrates’ questions to Aristotle’s categories, from Epicurus’ garden to Stoic survival skills, you don’t just study philosophy here — you debate, laugh, question, & even quiz yourself along the way. 🏛 Inside You’ll Discover: The Big 3 Greeks—Socrates, Plato & Aristotle explained simply, clearly, & with stories that stick Epicurus, Zeno & ...

Each day: one page, one quote, one reflection. A full year of Stoic practice, organised around the four virtues — wisdom, courage, justice and temperance. Marcus Aurelius ran an empire, and still wrote notes to himself every morning to stay steady. That is where this practice comes from: not a philosophy to study, but the habit of returning to what actually matters before the day takes over. Inside, you will find: 365 daily reflections, each anchored to a virtue, so a year carries you across all four Quotes from Marcus Aurelius, Seneca and Epictetus, rendered in clear modern English, with...

The detective who solved crimes not by reading clues but by reading souls. The most radical inversion of Sherlock Holmes ever written — and, a century later, still the strangest and most morally serious detective fiction in the English language. This Erato Press critical edition brings together four complete Father Brown collections with a critical essay that examines what Chesterton was actually doing: smuggling theology into the detective story and making it work. In 1910, G. K. Chesterton introduced a small, round-faced Catholic priest who carried a shabby umbrella and solved crimes by...

Why are the ancient secrets of wealth creation still the most effective strategies for financial freedom today? Beloved by millions, The Richest Man in Babylon reveals the universal laws of prosperity. Through entertaining tales of merchants and herdsmen, George S. Clason provides a timeless roadmap for creating, growing, and preserving wealth. Master the immutable rules of money used by the ancients: The Seven Cures for a Lean Purse: Practical steps to control expenditures, build a budget, and start filling your purse.

A staged Crimean battle. A deadly real-world shot. An impossible crime executed in full view of five hundred witnesses. When Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John H. Watson secure stalls for the much-heralded opening week of The Siege of Sebastopol at London’s Duchess Theatre, they anticipate nothing more dangerous than an evening of synthetic tragedy and theatrical gunpowder. The play’s thunderous climax is celebrated across the West End: a smoke-choked skirmish across the Malakoff redoubt featuring pyrotechnic flash-pans, roaring choristers, and stage weapons discharging blank cartridges. Yet ...

In February 1997, Ram Dass suffered a debilitating stroke that left him struggling to speak again to the generation that he so inspired. For more than 30 years his life has served as a spiritual laboratory, where he has explored many paths from both East and West in his attempt to understand the...