Confucius: The Great Learning

“The Great Learning is the first of the Four books which were selected by Zhu Xi during the Song Dynasty as a foundational introduction to Confucianism. It was originally one chapter in Classic of Rites.

The book consists of a short main text, attributed to Confucius and nine commentaries chapters by Zeng Zi, one of Confucius’ disciples. Its importance is illustrated by Zeng Zi’s foreword that this is the gateway of learning.

Some of the terms within the text form an important part of both classical and modern Chinese political discourse. For example, the concept of world peace has been the stated goal of Chinese statecraft from the Zhou dynasty to the Kuomintang to the Communist Party of China. Another term used in the text qin-min which Legge translates as renovating the people is the name of the People First Party, one of the minor parties in Taiwan. The Great Learning is significant because it expresses many themes of Chinese philosophy and political thinking, and has therefore been extremely influential both in classical and modern Chinese thought. Government, self cultivation and investigation of things are linked. It links together individual action in the form of self-cultivation with higher goals such as ultimate world peace as well as linking together the spiritual and the material. By defining the path of learning (tao) in governmental and social terms, the Great Learning both links the spiritual with the practical, and creates a vision of tao that is radically different than that presented by Taoism. In particular, the Great Learning sets Confucianism as being this-worldly rather than other-worldly. Instead of basing its authority on an external deity, the Great Learning bases its authority on the practices of ancient kings.

The text also sets up a number of controversies that have underlain Chinese philosophy and political thinking. For example, one major controversy has been to define exactly the investigation of things. What things are to be investigated and how has been one of the crucial issues of Chinese philosophy.” (Quote from wikipedia.org)

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1001 Ways to Be Romantic: Now Completely Revised and More Romantic Than Ever

Gregory J.P. Godek–dubbed America’s Romance Coach–offers “1001 creative, sexy, loving tips and ideas” in the fifth anniversary edition of 1001 Ways to Be Romantic. Packed with advice, from “Little Things That Mean a Lot” to “The Mindset of a Romantic” and “Making Beautiful Music Together,” Godek’s straightforward approach is perfect for those new to romance or those needing a refresher course in the art of love.

Review

“Greg Godek should be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for teaching 1001 Ways to Be Romantic.” — Boston Magazine

“Greg is helping millions of us to better understand our most important value– love.” — Mark Victor Hansen, co-author Chicken Soup for the Soul

“Worth memorizing.” — Boston Herald

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Q & A: A Novel – Vikas Swarup

Vikas Swarup’s spectacular debut novel opens in a jail cell in Mumbai, India, where Ram Mohammad Thomas is being held after correctly answering all twelve questions on India’s biggest quiz show, Who Will Win a Billion? It is hard to believe that a poor orphan who has never read a newspaper or gone to school could win such a contest. But through a series of exhilarating tales Ram explains to his lawyer how episodes in his life gave him the answer to each question.

Ram takes us on an amazing review of his own history — from the day he was found as a baby in the clothes donation box of a Delhi church to his employment by a faded Bollywood star to his adventure with a security-crazed Australian army colonel to his career as an overly creative tour guide at the Taj Mahal.

Swarup’s Q & A is a beguiling blend of high comedy, drama, and romance that reveals how we know what we know — not just about trivia, but about life itself. Cutting across humanity in all its squalor and glory, Vikas Swarup presents a kaleidoscopic vision of the struggle between good and evil — and what happens when one boy has no other choice in life but to survive.

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Write in Style: A Guide to Good English

Richard Palmer’s new edition of his popular study guide is for anyone wishing to improve their knowledge of written English. It is fully updated and includes additional features as well as a discussion of grammatical rules and the main writing styles. A large section of the book is dedicated to specific types of writing, from essays and articles to minutes and reportage. There is plenty of sound and meticulous advice about grammar. The many illustrations, examples and exercises throughout help the reader put into practice the techniques and skills this book explores.

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Nobel Laureates in Search of Identity and Integrity

In this collection of essays, biographies and Nobel lectures, ten Nobel Laureates from five continents give various and startling perspectives on current questions about modernity and tradition, unity and diversity, integration, identity, integrity, gender and sexual roles in a multicultural world of change. It is also a book on self-confidence and presents different ways to self-knowledge and cultural individuality. Published in print for the first time, these studies and penetrating observations on topical issues, written by leading authors and intellectuals from many distant countries, make up one of the most intriguing and engaging avowals of our time. The Nobel Laureates are: Sir V S Naipaul (United Kingdom, born in Trinidad) Nadine Gordimer (South Africa) Derek Walcott (St Lucia) Naguib Mahfouz (Egypt) Patrick White (Australia) Ernest Hemingway (USA) Grazia Deledda (Sardinia, Italy) Amartya Sen (United Kingdom and the USA, born in India) Rabindranath Tagore (India) Nelson Mandela (South Africa)

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The Oxford Thesaurus – An A-Z Dictionary Of Synonyms

A learner’s thesaurus of over 15,000 words and expressions from written and spoken British and American English with CD-ROM. The learner’s thesaurus helps students distinguish between similar words and use them correctly. The 2,000 entries: – include between three and ten near synonyms, showing the differences between them in terms of meaning, grammar, register, collocations, and frequency; – help students understand the differences between familiar words, such as easy and simple, while learning expressions they may not know, such as effortless, painless, and smooth sailing; – provide over 4,000 notes to enable students to distinguish between very close synonyms, choose the best word for the context, and use it correctly; and – include over 2,000 opposites.

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The Penguin Dictionary of American English Usage and Style

As a practical guide to correct grammar and word choice, The Penguin Dictionary of American English Usage and Style makes an excellent addition to the reference shelf of any high school or college student, and those who write professionally will get plenty of use out of it as well. Words are arranged alphabetically, and thorough cross-referencing makes it fairly easy to track down specific answers, from the plural of “rhinoceros” to when “due to” is an acceptable phrase. Each entry gives examples of correct and incorrect usage, and usually includes a short explanation of the rule. When the rule is vague or misleading, author Paul Lovinger uses humor and a friendly attitude in explaining the mysteries of American English, and his examples of improper style are likely to make a lasting impression. The food writer who dared to describe a bland eggplant as “sultry” is gently mocked (what is “feverishly passionate” about a vegetable?), and the copy editor who is found “trying to be clever and not succeeding” may think twice before attempting another terrible pun. Large groups, such as “plurals,” “verbs,” “punctuation,” and “numbers,” have multiple pages devoted to them, and are broken down into simple groupings that newer students of grammar will have little trouble deciphering. Definitions of individual words are straightforward, and after a little study, you’ll have those tricky choices like “nauseous/nauseated” and “farther/further” mastered. If you think you’re past these little mistakes, remember that every example of poor usage cited by Lovinger comes from a professional–even experts can use a refresher course sometimes. –Jill Lightner

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Rubaiyat – Omar Khayyam

In Persia, Omar Khayyam has always been recognized as a highly advanced mystic and spiritual teacher. His rubaiyat have been revered as an inspired Sufi scripture. “The first great Sufi writer was Omar Khayyam,” writes Professor Charles F. Horne in the Introduction to the Rubaiyat, which appears in Vol. VIII of “The Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East” series. (Parke, Austin and Lipscomb, London, 1917.) “Unfortunately,” he continues, “Omar, by a very large number of Western readers, has come to be regarded as a rather erotic pagan poet, a drunkard interested only in wine and earthly pleasure. This is typical of the confusion that exists on the entire subject of Sufism. The West has insisted on judging Omar from its own viewpoint. But if we are to understand the East at all, we must try to see how its own people look upon its writings. It comes as a surprise to many Westerners when they are told that in Persia itself there is no dispute whatever about Omar’s verses and the spiritual depth of their meaning. He is accepted quite simply as a great religious poet.

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The Communist Manifesto – Karl Marx & Frederick Engels

The Communist Manifesto is the classic work by Karl Marx and Frederick Engels that founded the idea of a communist type government. This publication has been used widely in political science courses and by individuals studying comparative government and various forms of political movements. The Communist Manifesto is highly recommended for those interested in learning about communism and those who are fans of the writings of Karl Marx and Frederick Engels.

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Gallery of Best Resumes

A showcase collection of nearly 200 outstanding sample resumes and 12 cover letters representing the very best creations of professional resume writers.

About the Author

Hundreds of thousands of people know David F. Noble, Ph.D., as the author of the resume book that helped them find jobs. His many best-selling books include Gallery of Best Resumes and Gallery of Best Cover Letters. He has more than 20 years of experience teaching English, writing, American Literature, business editing at several universities. He currently teaches English at the University of Indianapolis. He is frequently call on by professional resume writers’ associations to write and present on the mechanics of resume writing.

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