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Quotations for All Occasions » Read Now
by Catherine Frank. 252 pgs.

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On the most important occasions of our lives, we often find ourselves at a loss for words; when we want to console, celebrate, explain, inspire, or thank, we end up repeating such uninspiring, uninformative phrases as "Words cannot express how I feel." To help us find the right words, Catherine...
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On the most important occasions of our lives, we often find ourselves at a loss for words; when we want to console, celebrate, explain, inspire, or thank, we end up repeating such uninspiring, uninformative phrases as "Words cannot express how I feel." To help us find the right words, Catherine Frank has compiled this handy compendium of quotations that capture the mundane and the magnificent, the everyday and extraordinary moments of our lives. The three sections of the book cover 150 occasions. "Every Year" offers quotations on all the special dates in the calendar from New Year's Day to New Year's Eve, including Martin Luther King Day, Valentine's Day, Ramadan, Mother's Day, Thanksgiving, Kwanzaa, and Christmas. "Occasionally" presents quotations on such occasions as giving a speech, having an interview, becoming a parent, getting engaged, welcoming someone, and saying goodbye. "Once in a Lifetime" provides quotations on such momentous events as confirmation, coming out, turning 16, graduation, and retirement. A sampling: • Plato, John Donne, and Woody Allen give their words of wisdom on death. • Betty Ford writes eloquently on recovery. • Martina Navratilova ruminates on her first sexual encounter... and Holden Caufield on his. • Ralph Waldo Emerson, Mark Twain, and Frederick Douglass ponder Independence Day. • Amy Tan reflects on the meaning of the Chinese New Year. • Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Susan Sontag offer poignant descriptions of pain and illness. Whether you are offering consolation or congratulations, condolences or confessions, Quotations for All Occasions has the perfect words for every occasion.
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The Morrow Book of Quotations in American History » Read Now
by Joseph R. Conlin. 348 pgs.

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...exact wording or context of a half-remembered saying or the name of its author. A book of quotations can also be a compendium of capsule biographies of famous men and...
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Wisdom from the Ancients: Enduring Business Lessons from Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and the Illustrious Leaders of Ancient Greece and Rome » Read Now
by T. Corey Brennan, Thomas J. Figueira, Julia Heskel, Rachel Hall Sternberg. 241 pgs.

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Provides timeless business advice from brilliant strategists of old.
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Wisdom from the Robber Barons: Enduring Business Lessons from Rockefeller, Morgan, and the First Industrialists » Read Now
by Frederick Dalzell, George David Smith. 137 pgs.

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At the turn of the last century, the men who dared to think big changed the business landscape forever -- and grew fabulously wealthy in the process. Today, as the forces of technological and social change are giving rise to a new breed of business pioneer, the insights of the first industrialists...
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At the turn of the last century, the men who dared to think big changed the business landscape forever -- and grew fabulously wealthy in the process. Today, as the forces of technological and social change are giving rise to a new breed of business pioneer, the insights of the first industrialists have never been more relevant or compelling. In this unique book, noted business historians George David Smith and Frederick Dalzell showcase the best writings and statements of America's legendary "robber barons" -- Rockefeller, Morgan, Vanderbilt, Ford, Carnegie, Armour, Du Pont, and others -- on such timeless topics as risk taking and innovation, growth strategies, workplace design, and leadership. Featuring lively commentary from Smith and Dalzell as well as period illustrations, Wisdom from the Robber Barons will capture the imagination of any business reader who aspires to make a mark on the world.
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Key Quotations in Sociology » Read Now
by Kenneth Thompson. 208 pgs.

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This is an indispensable reference tool for all students and sociology enthusiaists. Quotations are extracted not only from the `Founding Fathers', but also more recent influential figures.
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The Quotable Shakespeare: A Topical Dictionary » Read Now
by Charles Deloach. 544 pgs.

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African American Quotations » Read Now
by Richard Newman. 506 pgs.

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This extensive collection of African American quotations is the first of its kind to be organized by subject area for ease of reference. More than 2,500 quotations from over 500 individuals are included, taken from points in history ranging from early American settlement to the present. The sources...
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This extensive collection of African American quotations is the first of its kind to be organized by subject area for ease of reference. More than 2,500 quotations from over 500 individuals are included, taken from points in history ranging from early American settlement to the present. The sources for these expressions of freedom, hope, survival, and strength include such notable figures as George Washington Carver, Malcolm X, Marcus Garvey, Jesse Jackson, Mary McLeod Bethune, James Baldwin, Oprah Winfrey, and Alice Walker.
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American Indian Quotations » Read Now
by Howard J. Langer. 270 pgs.

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The first book of American Indian quotations, this volume offers 800 quotations covering more than four centuries of American life. The quotations include the words of warriors, poets, politicians, doctors, lawyers, athletes, and others. Arranged chronologically, they enable one to follow the...
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The first book of American Indian quotations, this volume offers 800 quotations covering more than four centuries of American life. The quotations include the words of warriors, poets, politicians, doctors, lawyers, athletes, and others. Arranged chronologically, they enable one to follow the history of American Indians since Columbus through the words of those who experienced centuries of physical and cultural despoilment. Showing the real people in the tragic story of Indian life, the book includes quotes about historic incidents, in addition to Indian views on education, values, ecology, family, and religion. There is humor as well as declarations of defiance, war, and bloodshed. The language is rich and colorful, always moving. The book provides brief biographical information on those quoted, who include both contemporary and historical figures. The material is cross-referenced with author, subject and key word, and tribal indexes. The work is a reference book, a history book, and a resource for speakers and educators.
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The Routledge Dictionary of Latin Quotations: The Illiterati's Guide to Latin Maxims, Mottoes, Proverbs and Sayings » Read Now
by Jon R. Stone. 394 pgs.

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Jon Stone presents a comprehensive treasury of classic Latin quotations, mottoes, proverbs, and maxims collected from the worlds of philosophy, rhetoric, politics, science, religion, literature, drama, poetics, and war.
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Quotemanship: The Use and Abuse of Quotations for Polemical and Other Purposes » Read Now
by Paul F. Boller Jr. 454 pgs.

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...compilation of famous quotations for ready reference...figures utilize quotations today, as of old...Myrdal began with a famous quotation from...happily phrased quotations...
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Brush Up Your History! Start Quoting It Now!, in History Today » Read Now
by Mark Cohen, John Major. 2 pgs.

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...Ground-Breaking Volume of Historical Quotations. by Mark Cohen , John Major...QUESTION facing any compiler of historical quotations is, of course, What is, and what...