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Book Synopsis The Desiderata of Happiness by : Max Ehrmann
Download or read book The Desiderata of Happiness written by Max Ehrmann and published by Souvenir Press. This book was released on 2017-01-01 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Desiderata, that world-famous poem that begins, 'Go placidly amid the noise and haste', must be one of the best-loved poems in the English language, revered by many as the ideal philosophy of life. Few people realise that it was written in 1927 by the Indiana poet Max Ehrmann who died in 1945 and whose work, until the 1960s, was largely forgotten. This beautiful little book brings together more of the writings of this remarkable man, revealing a love of the world and a concern for its social problems that mark him as one of the greatest spokesmen of the twentieth century. Ehrmann was not afraid to express his thoughts about the evils and scandals he saw around him, and in his quest for contentment he turned to nature and the eternal passage of the seasons: his philosophical thoughts are a search for social truth and peace. Readers will find in his poems much that has relevance today. Through Ehrmann we are led to look again at our twenty-first century values and to turn for truth and reality to the essence of beauty and goodness that lies all around us, if we can but open our eyes to see.
Download or read book Desiderata written by Max Ehrmann and published by . This book was released on 2002-10 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written 75 years ago, Desiderata achieved fame as the anthem of the sixties' hippie-dom - the subject of many millions of posters and handbills - and famously narrated by Les Crane in his 1971 song version of the poem. Over the years Desiderata has provided a kind and gentle philosophy, a refreshing perspective on life's bigger picture. This new presentation of the prose poem will bring it to the attention of a new generation. The origins of Desiderata were, for many years, shrouded in mystery. Once thought to have originated from St. Paul's Church in Baltimore, Maryland in the seventeenth century it was later discovered that American poet Max Ehrmann had written it in 1927. Presented in a refreshingly modern design, Desiderata will appeal to a younger generation looking to find the meaning of life, and to baby-boomers who'll recall Desiderata from their youth.
Book Synopsis Desiderata for Dog Lovers by : Max Ehrmann
Download or read book Desiderata for Dog Lovers written by Max Ehrmann and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Man’s best friend has always been a source of comfort and calm for owners--and that makes the combination of dogs and Desiderata such a superb match. Each phrase in the poem receives just the right accompanying image: a black Lab resting quietly on the beach illustrates "and remember what peace there may be in silence.” A cute mutt with its face cocked to the side--as if concentrating on a conversation--demonstrates what it means to "listen to others.” A pair consisting of one large and one small doggie reveals the truth that: "For always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.” Every dog lover will be charmed.
Download or read book Desiderata written by Max Ehrmann and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspirational words of Ehrmann's timeless poem, written in 1927, are paired with Tauss's lyrical, full-color photos that illustrate the poem's wisdom and affirmation of life.
Book Synopsis Desiderata for Horse Lovers by : Max Ehrmann
Download or read book Desiderata for Horse Lovers written by Max Ehrmann and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Each line of the poem Desiderata is accompanied by a color photograph of a horse or horses on opposite page.
Book Synopsis Desiderata for Cat Lovers by : Max Ehrmann
Download or read book Desiderata for Cat Lovers written by Max Ehrmann and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-02 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What could be more placid amid noise and haste than a cat staring quietly out into a dramatic skyscape, her soft fur reflecting the light? Or more peaceful than sleeping kittens cuddled up together in a pile? Does anything illustrate the idea of "being on good terms with all persons” more than a sweet, small feline sitting atop a large, calm dog? From photos of a meowing kitty ("speak your truth quietly and clearly”) to another happily licking her paw ("beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself”), this Desiderata will charm every cat lover and provide spiritual sustenance, too.
Book Synopsis The Power of Slow by : Christine Louise Hohlbaum
Download or read book The Power of Slow written by Christine Louise Hohlbaum and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2009-10-27 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Overwhelmed by electronic gadgets? Buried under an avalanche of e-mails? Juggling too many tasks and responsibilities? Desperately in need of a deep breath and a time-out? For all of us who answer yes to any of these questions, help is on the way. Getting to the heart of our hassled and over-scheduled existence, Christine Louise Hohlbaum cheerfully investigates 101 ways to increase our quality of life and productivity by reevaluating how we perceive and use time. Everyone has their own personal bank account of time, and while we cannot control time itself, we can manage the activities with which we fill the time we have available to us. The Power of Slow gives readers practical, concise directions to change the relationship they have with time and debunks the myths of multitasking, speed, and urgency as the only ways to efficiency. Tips include: · When working on a project on your computer, close all the windows, with the exception of the one you need to do your job. · Learn to say no in a polite and constructive way to favors, invitations, and requests. · Manage your own expectations, as well as those of others, by clearly stating what is possible in the time frame given. · Declare gadget-free zones (both geographical and temporal) to really enjoy your leisure time. · Know when your plate is full. · Make commitments to difficult tasks in five-minute increments and gradually increase the increments. · Save your most favorite or the easiest tasks for last to avoid procrastination. The Power of Slow will help readers identify areas in need of improvement and show them how to become more efficient and less frazzled at work and at home---and live a better, more balanced life.
Download or read book Desiderata written by Max Ehrmann and published by Crown. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With new illustrations on virtually every page and a striking new jacket, this is a Desiderata for the '90s. This classic book of inspiration has sold more than 190,000 copies and continues to give comfort and cheer to new readers year after year. Line drawings.
Book Synopsis The Pursuit of Unhappiness by : Daniel M. Haybron
Download or read book The Pursuit of Unhappiness written by Daniel M. Haybron and published by Oxford University Press on Demand. This book was released on 2008-09-25 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The pursuit of happiness is a defining theme of the modern era. But what if people aren't very good at it? This and related questions are explored in this book, the first comprehensive philosophical treatment of happiness in the contemporary psychological sense. In these pages, Dan Haybron argues that people are probably less effective at judging, and promoting, their own welfare than common belief has it. As a result, we may need to rethink traditional assumptions about human nature, the good life, and the good society. Thoroughly engaged with both philosophical and scientific work on happiness and well-being, this book will be a definitive resource for philosophers, social scientists, policymakers, and other students of human well-being."--BOOK JACKET.
Book Synopsis The Desiderata of Faith by : Max Ehrmann
Download or read book The Desiderata of Faith written by Max Ehrmann and published by Crown. This book was released on 1996 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unabashed if undogmatic believer, Max Erhmann knew how important a role faith plays in the human heart. The Desiderata of Faith presents 24 poems that touch on this universal theme. Includes 26 line drawings.
Download or read book Warning written by Jenny Joseph and published by Souvenir Press. This book was released on 2021-11-18 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Utterly charming and uplifting' The Good Book Guide Voted Britain's favourite poem, 'Warning', written in 1961, is known and loved the world over for its message of old age as a time for indulgence and fun. In the poem's respectable middle-aged woman, as she imagines herself in old age as a cheeky rebel with outrageous clothes and dotty behaviour, poet Jenny Joseph has created a character whose thoughts have been quoted at conferences and funerals, used to cheer up sick friends and remembered with pleasure by children and adults alike around the world. Here, 'Warning' appears as a beautiful updated edition with new illustrations; the perfect gift for a friend or relative who wants to grow older free from expectations, with a joyful and rebellious spirit.
Download or read book Lift Off written by Donovan Livingston and published by Random House. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An inspirational rallying call about education, race, and the true nature of equality—the Harvard Graduate School of Education convocation speech praised as “powerful” by Hillary Rodham Clinton in Teen Vogue and “inspired” by Justin Timberlake. In emotionally charged spoken-word poetry, Livingston shares a message of hope and hard truths, declaring that education can become an equalizer only if we first acknowledge the inequality and racial divides holding back America’s future. Livingston is dedicated to helping young people reach their celestial potential, and in his galvanizing commencement address, now adapted for the first time to the page, he calls on us to raise our voices on behalf of all children, as their brighter futures can light up our own. Together, we can lift off! Praise for Donovan Livingston “Donovan Livingston gave a powerful speech at the Harvard Graduate School of Education’s convocation. In a spoken-word poem, he shared his struggles in life and urged his fellow graduates to fight inequality and inspire students. . . . Donovan’s message hit home. . . . [He is] part of a rising generation that’s . . . standing up to some of the biggest challenges in the world today.”—Hillary Rodham Clinton, Teen Vogue “These are the words, and Donovan Livingston’s voice and spirit are the music, but in any form, this rare graduation speech tells us that learning is full of bias yet can lead us to the stars.”—Gloria Steinem “Donovan Livingston’s Lift Off is our youth’s gift to us. In this joyous young man’s voice is the promise of tomorrow.”—James McBride
Book Synopsis The Desiderata of Love by : Max Ehrmann
Download or read book The Desiderata of Love written by Max Ehrmann and published by Crown Publishing Group (NY). This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of inspirational poems by the famous poet Max Ehrmann brings together twenty-four poems of love between men and women. They beautifully express his eternal optimism and undying love of human beings and their joyful relationship with each other. lf some there be with aged mien Who wisely smile at love. And say 'tis but a childish dream And one they are above, To them I say who sit and smile, Because they so prefer, My feet have come to her. Within her father's home, While I a foot-loose wanderer Am destined still to roam. But I shall find her out I know And thus within her place She calmly sits and waits for me, And she will know my face. And one sweet day, we two shall meet, Whatever may occur; And so content I wander on, For I shall come to her.
Book Synopsis The Adventures of Little Red Bear by : James Milson
Download or read book The Adventures of Little Red Bear written by James Milson and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-06-02 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Family-friendly, Old-fashioned Short Stories for All Ages! A fun and captivating blend of humor and action/adventure stories featuring a new kind of "Action Hero." This collection of six short stories, the first in a series, features Little Red Bear, an uncommonly special bear living in the scenic Ozarks Mountain Country just a little south of the Sweet Tea Line, with a great number of friends-woodland critters, barnyard animals and human folk alike. Exciting and heartwarming stories feature colorful, fun and loveable characters with positive themes of friendship, helping others, kindness and overcoming challenges in life; blended with educational information on the ways of nature, the environment, conservation and a love of the outdoors. Family-friendly reading entertainment told in an old-fashioned, story-telling tradition in a style and pace described by the author as "Country Comfortable", the stories are suitable and fun for all age groups. Join Little Red Bear and his friends on a series of thrilling and sometimes offbeat adventures in the scenic Ozarks Mountain Country. You never know who (or what) you may encounter while searching for honey or in an afternoon of fishing!
Book Synopsis The Age of Absurdity by : Michael Foley
Download or read book The Age of Absurdity written by Michael Foley and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: PHILOSOPHY. A wry and accessible investigation into how the desirable states of wellbeing and satisfaction are constantly undermined by modern life. Michael Foley examines the elusive condition of happiness common to philosophy, spiritual teachings and contemporary psychology, then shows how these are becoming increasingly difficult to apply in a world of high expectations. The common challenges of earning a living, maintaining a relationship and ageing are becoming battlegrounds of existential angst and self-loathing in a culture that demands conspicuous consumption, high-octane partnerships and perpetual youth. Foley presents an entertaining strategy of not just accepting but embracing today's world - finding happiness in its absurdity.
Book Synopsis The Desiderata of Hope by : Max Ehrmann
Download or read book The Desiderata of Hope written by Max Ehrmann and published by Crown. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fifth book in the highly successful series that began with the legendary DESIDERATA, this collection of poems by Max Ehrmann on the theme of hope will inspire courage and fortitude in even the most trying of times. 24 line drawings.
Book Synopsis Desiderata: The Classic Manifesto for Living a Happy Life, with Additional Poems by : Max Ehrmann
Download or read book Desiderata: The Classic Manifesto for Living a Happy Life, with Additional Poems written by Max Ehrmann and published by St. Martin's Essentials. This book was released on with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pocket-size edition of the beloved inspirational poem Written by Max Ehrmann in 1927, Desiderata is one of the most loved poetic works of the 20th century, inspiring readers to nurture peace and contentment in their lives and walk through times of chaos with wisdom. In Latin the title means “things to be desired” and the prose poem offers us a simple, profound vision of what a good life might be. The ideas of at the heart of Desiderata—to listen to the words of others, to resist cynicism, to keep peace in the depths of your soul—are universal and powerful. These timeless lines of poetry offer a balm to the maelstrom of modern life and a voice of calm in restless days. In addition to Desiderata, the book includes a thoughtful selection of Ehrmann's other poetry. This edition of Desiderata is part of the Essential Pocket Classics series, which publishes beautiful, small editions of beloved classics.
