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Besides being one of the most treasured writers in American history, Mark Twain was also one of the most quotable. This comprehensive compendium collects over 500 of his best quips and remarks.



Born in Missouri under the name Samuel Langhorne Clemens, his pen name, Mark Twain, was river-boat slang for 12 feet of water. Clemens adopted the name Mark Twain after he established his voice as a journalist. Under Mark Twain he wrote the classic fiction satire novels The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn on the nature of slavery and racism at the time.



Mark Twain's social commentary was as friendly as it was poignant. This treasury contains his witticisms about the:
 * Enigmas of life
 * Importance of education
 * Delights (and annoyances) of travel
 * Absurdity of politics
 * Double standards of society
 * Joys of love
 * Ludicrousness of aging
 * And much more

Following a short biography and timeline of his life, the quotes include such wisdom as:



"When a person cannot deceive himself the chances are against his being able to deceive other people."--Mark Twain's Autobiography



"One of the striking differences between a cat and a lie is that a cat has only nine lives." --Pudd'nhead Wilson



"The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up." --Mark Twain's Notebook



"It is better to deserve honors and not have them than to have them and not deserve them." --Mark Twain's Notebook



"What is human life? The first third a good time; the rest remembering about it." --More Maxims of Mark

 

Friendly and funny, deflating egos and lifting spirits, these quotes deserve a treasured spot in every personal library.

The Wit and Wisdom of Mark Twain

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Ruthanne Lum McCunn

Centuries of traditional wisdom are collected in this delightful volume. Each beautifully illustrated proverb, appears in both English and Chinese. This book is a lasting treasure from a culture, rich in advice and thought.

Maryland

In the best-selling tradition of Jewish Proverbs, this charming little book gathers centuries of Chinese wisdom in a delightful and unique bilingual format. Each illustrated proverb is accompanied by its corresponding Chinese characters. Timed to coincide with Chinese New Year on February 4th, this handsome book is a year-round gift, a winning souvenir of any city's Chinatown, and a useful addition to bilingual classrooms and libraries.

Chinese Proverbs

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Renata Provenzano

Spirit of Healing

A Little Book of Aloha

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Jimmy Carter

Paul De Angelis

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

The Dalai Lama, Mikhail Gorbachev, Shimon Peres, and Other Nobel Prize Winners Answer Some of Life's Most Intriguing Questions for Young People

Since 1901, the Nobel Prize has honored the world's great geniuses in the most important fields: physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, economics, and world peace. What if children could ask these creative thinkers about some of life's most intriguing mysteries, such as ""Why can't I live on french fries?"" and ""What is love?"" the answers from the Dalai Lama, Mikhail Gorbachev, Shimon Peres, Desmond Tutu, and seventeen other Nobel Prize Laureates are rich with surprise, humor, and of course, wisdom. Every single answer will make readers think...and learn something new.

The Nobel Book of Answers

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Great Kitchen Secrets

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Honor Books Publishing Staff

"Many people today take vitamins, attempt to eat nutritionally and work out regularly in order to achieve and maintain physical health. The Scriptures tell us a daily "workout" of the spirit is of even greater benefit. In many ways, the book you hold in your hands can be an aid in your spiritual workout session. As you read this book, ask the Lord to quicken the message of each devotional to your heart and reveal how it might apply to your own life. Then, as you see ways in which the truth of God's eternal principles relate to a particular situation, problem or opportunity that you face... act on what it is that you know to do, based on God's Word! These devotional will open you mind, spark creative new ideas, strenghten your spirit and enrich your life. Then, as you allow the Lord to help you "live out" His commandments and promises on a daily basis, His Word will come alive in your heart. We suggest you keep this book open by your nightstand or on a corner of your desk, so you can be reminded of key quotes and Scripture references throughout the day! "

God's Little Devotional Book for Men

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One of the world's foremost spiritual leaders, His Holiness the Dalai Lama has traveled the glove to spread his undying message of compassion, love, peace, and kindness for close to half a century. The Dalai Lama: His Essential Wisdom is a collection of hundreds of inspiring quotations from His Holiness. The selections are drawn largely from his writings, teachings, interviews, speeches, and other statements made during the course of his more than forty-eight years as the exiled spiritual leader of the Tibetan people. In these excerpts, the Dalai Lama reflects with wisdom that is both profound and down-to-earth upon the need for compassion and kindness, the search for happiness, the way to peace, the meaning of pain and suffering, the role of religion, the power of meditation, and the challenges of life in the modern world. In other selections, His Holiness recalls his singular childhood, the turmoil surrounding the Communist takeover of Tibet, and his life as the exiled spiritual leader of millions of Tibetans. Brimming with warmth, humor, and practical advice, the selections gathered here powerfully illuminate why His Holiness the Dalai Lama is beloved the world over for his timeless wisdom for all humanity.


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His Essential Wisdom 

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Moneypower: How to Make Inflation Make You Rich 

"A majority is that quality that distinguishes a crime from a law."  --Ambrose Bierce

 

"Poets have been mysteriously silent on the subject of cheese."  --G. K. Chesterton

 

"I've done for golf what Truman Capote did for Sumo wrestling."  --Bob Hope

 
All subjects are covered--from music and films, to politics and religion; from sport and food to literature and the theater. Des MacHale casts his net wide and attracts a wide variety of sources. Comedians from past and present are represented, as well as a host of other classic favorites.

Wit Wit Wit

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The Wisdom to Know the Difference 

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Games, Activities, Tips, How-Tos, and All-Around Fun

No longer content to sit on rockers and bake cookies, today's grandparents are involved in the lives of their grandchildren more than ever before. The Grandparents Handbook features dozens of activities that will guarantee hours of fun, educational quality time-from building dollhouses and catching fish to flying kites, baking bread, making your own mini golf course, creating a family newspaper, and much more. These illustrated instructions will lead grandparents down surprising paths of discovery as they teach the youngest generation about family, friendship, and the world around them. It's the perfect gift for any grandparent and grandparent-to-be!



The Grandparents Handbook

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Connecticut

Common Sense and Uncommon Genius from 101 Country Music Greats

Some of country music's wisest men and women share a message of faith, hope, humor and optimism.

The Book of Country Music Wisdom

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Paradoxical Wit and Wisdom from History's Greatest Wordsmiths

ox-y-mor-on-i-ca (OK-se-mor-ON-uh-ca) noun, plural: Any variety of tantalizing, self-contradictory statements or observations that on the surface appear false or illogical, but at a deeper level are true, often profoundly true. See also oxymoron, paradox.

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"Melancholy is the pleasure of being sad."

Victor Hugo

"To lead the people, walk behind them."

Lao-tzu

"You'd be surprised how much it coststo look this cheap."

Dolly Parton

You won't find the word "oxymoronica" in any dictionary (at least not yet) because Dr. Mardy Grothe introduces it to readers in this delightful collection of 1,400 of the most provocative quotations of all time. From ancient thinkers like Confucius, Aristotle, and Saint Augustine to great writers like Shakespeare, Oscar Wilde, and G. B. Shaw to modern social observers like Woody Allen and Lily Tomlin, Oxymoronica celebrates the power and beauty of paradoxical thinking. All areas of human activity are explored, including love, sex and romance, politics, the arts, the literary life, and, of course, marriage and family life. The wise and witty observations in this book are as highly entertaining as they are intellectually nourishing and are sure to grab the attention of language lovers everywhere.

Oxymoronica

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Pennsylvania

Her Essential Wisdom

Celebrate the grace, humour, style, warmth, and intelligence of Michelle Obama. This illuminating and powerful collection offers new insight into the beloved former First Lady, mum, and inspiring leader in her own right. The hundreds of quotes are drawn from appearances, speeches, and interviews that took place during her eight historic years in the White House, as well as her professional and private lives.

Michelle Obama

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Aunt Sally's Tried and True Household Hints

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Moments of Inspiration for Living Life Better

For over thirty years, Zig Ziglar has been in the business of encouragement. This beloved author and speaker has shared his wisdom, his sorrows, his humor, and his faith with millions who are the better for it.Zig continues his life's mission with a new book designed to encourage and build hope, whatever your life circumstances are. Life Lifters offers vignettes on various topics such as attitude, love, inspiration, relationships, goal setting, and motivation that will help you become "excited about your country, your family, and your future" and will provide you a lift in your attitude and enjoyment of life.

Zig Ziglar's Life Lifters

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Why Little Things Make All the Difference

The Power of Small

Meg Woodson

Marjorie Holmes

A mother’s moving story of her daughter’s last great adventure 

A mother's moving story of her daughter's last journey through hospitalization with cystic fibrosis to glory. A spiritual journey through a mother's grief and pain told in an unforgettable way.

Turn It into Glory

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Jamie Buckingham

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The Wit and Wisdom of Jamie Buckingham

The Truth Will Set You Free, but First It Will Make You Miserable

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A Woman’s Pilgrimage in Faith 

Beyond Our Selves 

Robert Fulghum

First Edition 
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I once began a list of the contradictory notions I hold:
Look before you leap.
He who hesitates is lost.
Two heads are better than one.
If you want something done right, do it yourself.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
Better safe than sorry.
Out of sight, out of mind.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
You can't tell a book by its cover.
Clothes make the man.
Many hands make light work.
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
You can't teach an old dog new tricks.
It's never too late to learn.
Never sweat the small stuff.
God is in the details.
And so on. The list goes on forever. Once I got so caught up in this kind of thinking that I wore two buttons on my smock when I was teaching art. One said, "Trust me, I'm a teacher." The other replied, "Question Authority."

Second Thoughts from a Secret Life

Down-to-earth, personal, and often humorous accounts of the factors and events that led 64 modern philosophers to love philosophy.

Maybe (Maybe Not)

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Biblical Selections 

Thoughts to Live By

Lucy Cooke

West Virginia

Slow down and Smell the Hibiscus

WHY ARE SLOTHS ALWAYS SMILING?



Perhaps it's because they've mastered the art of taking it slow in a world whose frenzied pace is driving the rest of us crazy. Here, in a mindfulness book like no other, heart-tuggingly cute photographs of these always-chill creatures are paired with words of wisdom, all to inspire us to slow down, stop to enjoy the little things, and come up relaxed, centered, and smiling.

 

Life in the Sloth Lane

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William R. White

Delaware

A Treasury for Christian Storytellers

"Where can I find good, enjoyable stories that deal with Christian values?" "What can I use to communicate the gospel in story language?" Well-known storyteller William White here retells sixty fascinating stories and folktales, ideal for use in Christian preaching and teaching, at home, and at camps and retreats. The stories help communicate the gospel message by presenting issues of love and compassion, sin and grace, wisdom and foolishness, friendship and fidelity.

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