Plato is considered one of the greatest philosophers of all time. He was a Greek polymath: a philosopher, a mathematician, a writer and founder (at the age of 30) of the Academy in Athens - an institution of higher learning where he taught Aristotle, amongst others. Here is a collection of his finest quotes.

Socrates was a Greek philosopher and teacher, now considered to be one of the founders of Western philosophy. His way of teaching, known today as the Socratic Method, encouraged students to question everything: What is truth? What is justice? Are the gods omnipotent? As he did not transcribe his teachings and thoughts, a great deal of what is known about him today comes from writings of his pupils and followers, notably Plato and Xenophon, as well as the plays of Aristophanes.Here is a sel...

Depending on their dynamics, neighbourhoods may serve to contain or exacerbate youth violence. This book uses fascinating ethnographic and interview data to explore the disappearance of localized relationships in a South London housing estate. Through a comparative analysis of the experiences of different generations, James Alexander considers the impact of both wider socio-economic developments and the gradual move from neighbourly to professional support for young people.As well ...

Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American philosopher, poet, essayist, and lecturer who led the American Transcendentalist movement, a form of idealism, 1836-1861. This is a collection of his best quotes.

Ageing... there's precious little we can do about it, so we may as well accept it, get on with it and even enjoy it. Barring illness, how we cope with ageing is, to a certain extent, a question of mind over matter: we've all heard the joke... if you don't mind, it doesn't matter. This little compilation of quotes from the likes of actors, writers, comedians and philosophers takes a gentle poke at the ageing process and reminds us that it's not the end of the world... yet!

Are you worried about your job security in the age of Artificial Intelligence? Fret not, because "How To Not Lose A Job In The AI (Artificial Intelligence) Era" is your ultimate guide to navigating the dynamic and thrilling world of AI-driven workplaces!Embrace the Future: In this thought-provoking book, you'll discover how to see AI as a gateway to exciting possibilities rather than a threat to your career. Unleash your potential as you learn to h...

Here's an eclectic collection of bizarre and zany laws from around the world (particularly the USA), chosen for their weirdness and comic aspects. Did you know that in New Hampshire it's technically illegal to tap your feet or nod your head to music in a restaurant? No? Read on!

In a twisted parallel world, Jared's doppelganger is a ruthless killer. When they switch bodies, his wife becomes the target of this murderous imposter.Jared's life is turned upside down as he's randomly forced to switch bodies with his alter ego J-Rock, who takes advantage of the opportunity to wreak havoc on Jared's real life and chip away at everything and everyone he holds dear. Seeing the pain his evil twin has inflicted upon the woman identical to Jared's own...

THE LEGEND OF CLOUDS follows the fortunes and failings of a late 60s Rock group, through the highs and lows of the music business ........... This book is based on true events......... all persons appearing in this work are who they are said to be. any resemblance to real famous people, living or dead, is entirely intentional, so brace yourselves for a ride through Rocky territory, encountering escapades with DAVID BOWIE, PAUL McCA...

Prince Philip (born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, 1921): Duke of Edinburgh, Prince of the United Kingdom, Lord High Admiral... He may have several titles and be of noble background and married to the ever-popular Queen Elizabeth II, but Prince Philip has a reputation for uttering controversial remarks - gaffes, jokes, humorous comments (misconstrued or otherwise), offensive jibes, call them what you will - dream material for the Press to report in whichever way they choose. Here is ...

Justifiably or not, lawyers all over the world have a rather bad reputation for being unfeeling, low- down, money- grasping rotters... This is supported by the huge amount of jokes poking fun at the species. Here is a collection of 101 examples - what we consider to be the funniest lawyer jokes.

At time of publication, fifty four people have held the office of Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, fourteen of which in the post-war period.All Prime Ministers start as a back bench Members of Parliament (MPs) and all new MPs are expected to make a maiden speech to the House of Commons. The speech is in no doubt a daunting experience. Some MPs wish to use the speech to make their mark, others want to get it over and done with.For the first time this book publishes all ...