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Considerations on Representative Government
by John Stuart Mill
Part of the Ideas for Life series
The book presents the concept of representative government, the ideal form of government. Mill suggests that representative bodies such as parliaments and senates are best suited to be places of public debate on the various opinions held by the population and to act as watchdogs of the professionals who create and administer laws and policy.
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The Rights of Man
by Thomas Paine
Part of the Ideas for Life series
Paine argues that the interests of the monarch and his people are united, and insists that the French Revolution should be understood as one which attacks the despotic principles of the French monarchy, not the king himself, and he takes the Bastille to symbolise the despotism that had been overthrown.
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What Is Art?
by Leo Tolstoy
Part of the Ideas for Life series
Tolstoy shares his views about the imprecision of general opinions on art, the time, effort, public funds, and public respect spent on art and artists. The difficulty of meaning in art, and especially what is good, useful art, art for the sake of which we might condone such sacrifices as are being offered at its shrine. So, what is art?
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The American Crisis
by Thomas Paine
Part of the Ideas for Life series
The American Crisis was written as series of pamphlets during the American Revolution period, when colonists needed inspiring works. They were written in a language that the common man could understand, and represented Paine's liberal philosophy. Paine's writings bolstered the morale of the American colonists, appealed to the English people's consideration of the war with America, clarified the issues at stake in the war, and denounced the advocates of a negotiated peace.
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The 5 Human Types
How to read people using the science of Human Analysis
by Elsie Benedict
Part of the Ideas for Life series
Human Analysis differs from every other system of character analysis in that it classifies man into five types according to his biological evolution. No person achieves success or happiness when compelled to do what he naturally dislikes to do. Since these likes and dislikes stay with him to the grave, one of the biggest modern problems is that of helping men and women to discover and to capitalize their inborn traits. Each of the five types is discussed in detail with specific and detailed examples. Insight into which types work well together as well as detailed analysis about which types should and should not marry. How to find your perfect job, select your business and social partners and many more exciting topics are covered in this guide. Read in English, unabridged.
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The Indian Cookery Book
by Josh Verbae
Part of the Ideas for Life series
This cookery book contains original Indian and South Asian recipes with a lot of attention given to preparation and selection of rice, traditional vegetable dishes, fish, meat and many methods and varieties of curry dishes, including both traditional Indian recipes and European varieties such as Vindaloo or Bindaloo. Entire chapters are dedicated to creams and sauces, and even pudding, jams and preserves as well as home-made liqueurs. The book also features chapters dedicated to medicinal foods, perfumery and cosmetics. A comprehensive resource for anyone interested in Indian and South Asian food, medicine and culture.
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Write It Right
A little blacklist of literary faults
by Ambrose Bierce
Part of the Ideas for Life series
The author's main purpose in this book is to teach precision in writing; and of good writing (which, essentially, is clear thinking made visible) precision is the point of capital concern. It is attained by choice of the word that accurately and adequately expresses what the writer has in mind, and by exclusion of that which either denotes or connotes something else. As Quintilian puts it, the writer should so write that his reader not only may, but must, understand.
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Beyond Good and Evil
by Friedrich Nietzsche
Part of the Ideas for Life series
Beyond Good and Evil refers to the traditional morality which Nietzsche subjects to a destructive critique in favour of what he regards as an affirmative approach that fearlessly confronts the perspectival nature of knowledge and the perilous condition of the modern individual.
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The Etiquette Book for Gentlemen
by Cecil Hartley
Part of the Ideas for Life series
A complete guide for a gentleman's conduct in all everyday situations including table manners, street etiquette, partying, evening functions, morning call, Full directions for polite correspondence, dress, conversation, sports, and hints and tips for a successful dashing gentleman.
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Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking
Traditional Dutch Dishes
by Josh Verbae
Part of the Ideas for Life series
This cookery book contains original recipes from the Pennsylvania Dutch people and their many home lands. A wonderful collection of many tasty dishes that have been handed down from mother to daughter for generations. Their cooking was truly a folk art requiring much intuitive knowledge. Many of the recipes have been made more exact and standardized providing us with a regional cookery we can all enjoy.
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Utopia
by Thomas More
Part of the Ideas for Life series
Utopia is a frame narrative depicting a fictional island society and its religious, social and political customs, a work of fiction and political philosophy. Concerning the Highest State of the Republic and the New Island Utopia.
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The Human Machine
by Arnold Bennett
Part of the Ideas for Life series
In a characteristic for Arnold Bennett humorous style he takes us through ideas and techniques of staying sane and mindful. The book is about an idea which can transform a human mind leading to a more meaningful, mindful life.
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Utilitarianism
by John Stuart Mill
Part of the Ideas for Life series
The book explains what utilitarianism is, why it is the best theory of ethics, defends it against a wide range of criticisms and misunderstandings. Though heavily criticized both in Mill's lifetime and in the years since, Utilitarianism did a great deal to popularize utilitarian ethics and was 'the most influential philosophical articulation of a liberal humanistic morality that was produced in the nineteenth century.'
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The Cynic's Dictionary
by Ambrose Bierce
Part of the Ideas for Life series
The Cynic's Dictionary is an indispensable resource offering satirical reinterpretations of terms in the English language, covering every aspect of human foolishness and frailty. A conspicuous, and it is hoped not unpleasant, feature of the book is its abundant illustrative quotations from eminent poets.
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The Antichrist
by Friedrich Nietzsche
Part of the Ideas for Life series
This book belongs to the most rare of men. Perhaps not one of them is yet alive. The conditions under which any one understands me, and necessarily understands me-I know them only too well. Even to endure my seriousness, my passion, he must carry intellectual integrity to the verge of hardness. He must be accustomed to living on mountain tops-and to looking upon the wretched gabble of politics and nationalism as beneath him. He must have become indifferent; he must never ask of the truth whether it brings profit to him or a fatality to him....
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On Liberty
by John Stuart Mill
Part of the Ideas for Life series
On Liberty is a philosophical work outlining Mill's ethical system of utilitarianism to society and the state. Mill attempts to establish standards for the relationship between authority and liberty. He emphasizes the importance of individuality which he conceived as a prerequisite to the higher pleasures.
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The Book of Tea
by Kakuzo Okakura
Part of the Ideas for Life series
Addressed to a western audience, it was originally written in English and is one of the great English tea classics. Okakura had been taught at a young age to speak English and was proficient at communicating his thoughts to the Western mind. In his book, he discusses such topics as Zen and Taoism, but also the secular aspects of tea and Japanese life. The book emphasizes how Teaism taught the Japanese many things; most importantly, simplicity.
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Classic Cocktails
by Josh Verbae
Part of the Ideas for Life series
A cocktail mixing book covering all classic cocktails from absinthe based American Service to elegant brandy and champagne based cocktails such as Champagne Frappe or Bronx, followed by many exotic cocktails, traditional punches, whiskey, rum based drinks. Also included are recipes for non-alcoholic beef teas, eggnogs and many other all time favourites. The book includes bar measures conversion chart to help you master this exciting cocktail mixing art.
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Thus Spake Zarathustra
A Book for All and None
by Friedrich Nietzsche
Part of the Ideas for Life series
The book chronicles the fictitious travels and speeches of Zarathustra. Zarathustra's namesake was the founder of Zoroastrianism, usually known in English as Zoroaster. Nietzsche is clearly portraying a new or different Zarathustra, one who turns traditional morality on its head.
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Dream Psychology
by Sigmund Freud
Part of the Ideas for Life series
Freud believed that there is a specific psychological technique through which dreams can be interpreted, and that, if the technique is successfully accomplished, each dream is revealed as a psychical structure, which has a significant meaning and functioning in the mental activities of the awakened life. Dream Psychology offers an insight into Freud's research and techniques used in interpretation of dreams.
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Human, All Too Human
A Book For Free Spirits
by Friedrich Nietzsche
Part of the Ideas for Life series
The book is Nietzsche's first in the aphoristic style that would come to dominate his writings, discussing a variety of concepts in short paragraphs or sayings. Reflecting an admiration of Voltaire as a free thinker, but also a break in his friendship with composer Richard Wagner two years earlier.
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The Italian Cookery Book
The Art of Eating Well
by Josh Verbae
Part of the Ideas for Life series
A book of practical recipes of the Italian cuisine including all traditional Italian soups, pastas, risotto, many meat and vegetable dishes followed by pastries, sweets, frozen delicacies and syrups. The recipes have been made as clear and simple as possible to enjoy what Italians known as the art of eating well.
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The Analects
by Confucius
Part of the Ideas for Life series
Confucius believed that the welfare of a country depended on the moral cultivation of its people, beginning from the nation's leadership. He believed that individuals could begin to cultivate an all-encompassing sense of virtue through ren, and that the most basic step to cultivating ren was devotion to one's parents and older siblings. He taught that one's individual desires do not need to be suppressed, but that people should be educated to reconcile their desires via rituals and forms of propriety, through which people could demonstrate their respect for others and their responsible roles in society.
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The Age of Reason
Being an Investigation of True and Fabulous Theology
by Thomas Paine
Part of the Ideas for Life series
The Age of Reason follows in the tradition of eighteenth-century British deism, and challenges institutionalized religion and the legitimacy of the Bible. The Age of Reason presents common deistic arguments, highlighting what Paine saw as corruption of the Christian Church and criticizing its efforts to acquire political power.
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The Essential Epicurus
by Epicurus
Part of the Ideas for Life series
For Epicurus, the purpose of philosophy was to attain the happy, tranquil life, characterized by peace and freedom from fear, the absence of pain, and by living a self-sufficient life surrounded by friends. He taught that pleasure and pain are the measures of what is good and evil; death is the end of both body and soul and should therefore not be feared; the gods neither reward nor punish humans; the universe is infinite and eternal; and events in the world are ultimately based on the motions and interactions of atoms. Although much of Epicurus' written work has been lost, the remaining principle doctrines and his letters featured in this book provide an insight into the Epicurean school of thought, which was originally based in the garden of his house and thus called The Garden.
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The Etiquette Book for Ladies
by Florence Hartley
Part of the Ideas for Life series
Etiquette exists in some form in all countries, has existed and will exist in all ages. This book offers a complete guide and insight into norms of polite society. It is a practical reference book including everyday situations and numerous tips and recipes for the complexion creams, pastes, home remedies and various household chores. Useful knitting guides also included in this practical guide for a successful woman of polite society.
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The American Cook Book
by Josh Verbae
Part of the Ideas for Life series
The American Cook Book will surprise you with many traditional American cookery secrets and provide you with an insight into the art of dressing fish, poultry, vegetables. The book contains many detailed instructions and recipes for making pastes, puffs, pies, tarts, custards and preserves.
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