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You gotta know the rules to play the game. Ball is life. Take it to the hoop. Soar. What can we imagine for our lives? What if we were the star players, moving and grooving through the game of life? What if we had our own rules of the game to help us get what we want, what we aspire to, what will enrich our lives? Illustrated with photographs by Thai Neave, The Playbook is intended to provide inspiration on the court of life. Each rule containswisdom...
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The earliest form of the word genius" referred to a person who powerfully influenced the character, conduct, or fortunes of another. Times have changed and with them the various connotations of the word genius," but today we still look to the more enlightened members of our society to elevate the rest of us. True Genius is a compendium of 1,001 moving quotes from the world's geniuses of the past and present whose words will leave an indelible...
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Composer Peter Els --the Bioterrorist Bach -- pays a final visit to the people he loves, those who shaped his musical journey and, through the help of his ex-wife, his daughter, and his longtime collaborator, he hatches a plan to turn his disastrous collision with Homeland Security into a work of art that will reawaken its audience to the sounds all around them.
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These thought-provoking teachings from respected American leaders and thinkers provide a connection with the land, the environment, and the simple beauties of life. American Wisdom - 750 Great American Quotes and Sayings offers timeless, meaningful lessons on living and learning.
This compilation of quotations doubles as a historical reference and inspiration.
This book contains 750 of the best quotes from the Greatest Americans.
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Here are a thousand and one laugh-out-loud quotes, quips and jokes, all in one packed volume. From politicians to sports legends, Hollywood stars to Miss USA contestants, comedians are not the only ones tickling our funny bones and showing us the lighter side of life.
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The ebook edition of the Collins Dictionary of Curious Phrases is an updated and revised version of Leslie Dunkling's classic work on curious and baffling phrases.
This edition contains a selection of new phrases and explanations. It is redesigned to make it easier to use and will also contain references to internet sites where readers will be able to find out yet more about the curious phrases we use.
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Este libro no pretende sustituir la palabra de Dios, sino ms bien una herramienta de palabras inspiradas que Dios me ha dado a travs de los aos y tambin a hombres y mujeres de Dios que han marcado este mundo desde las filas del anonimato a travs de los tiempos. No pretendemos tomar crdito por todas pero aun as queremos reconocer y honrar a tantos que han servido en el reino de Dios sin habrseles dejado or su voz grabada en pginas, por medio de este...
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For anyone about to embark on the next phase of life, “Here We Stand” is a unique and inspiring collection of more than 600 quotes drawn from commencement speeches past and recent-by a whole range of very important people including political leaders, actors and actresses, authors, scientists, teachers and professors, philanthropists, artists, military leaders, and activists. The topics include: Seizing the day. Finding yourself. Traveling the...
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Whenever you are struggling to get things done, turn to these quotes for true inspiration and motivation and allow the greatest minds in history share exceptional positive wisdom. For over 40 years Joseph J. Randazzo has collected and now compiled within this Collectors Almanac Vol., "1200 Quotes". Inspirational Quotes that have researched a wide range of topics from the greatest leaders, philosophers, scientist, billionaires, athletes, movie stars,...
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This sparkling anthology of Mark Twain’s most trenchant remarks has been culled from his books, speeches, letters and conversations recorded by contemporaries. The sayings are as fresh today as when he first wrote them and represent Twain at his wittiest and best.
A sparkling anthology culled from Mark Twain’s books, speeches, letters and conversations. As humorous and relevant today as they were in his time.
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The Irish people are well known for their rich tradition of oral and written wisdom that has left an indelible mark on history for more than 1,500 years. Their words embody a unique perspective on life with all its challenges, triumphs, and tragedy.
The Essential Wisdom of the Irish gathers together hundreds of unforgettable quotations from an extraordinary group of men and women-both Irish and Irish American-from all walks of life. The selections...
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Never before have the open secrets of both East and the West been so close to one's fingertips. Huddled in the forthcoming pages are not token authors from the "other" side of the world, but a balanced collection of unearthed gems to be found in any one quote book. Ideas born from both halves of our diminutive planet by the world's greatest thinkers-warriors, philosophers, poets, academics, saints, and prophets alike-who reflect, with us in tow, on...
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In need of a bit of good advice? Well here is the best advice ever recorded-a compendium of personal tips, traditional proverbs, and clever observations from the literary, political, and entertainment world. “The Best Advice Ever Given” covers such diverse topics as life, love, success, forgiveness, friendship, character, health, and many more, including:
* "Good advice is something a man gives when he is too old to set a bad example."-François...
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Forbidden fruit is the sweetest, and he who wants to beat a dog is sure to find a stick! This compilation of the best proverbs from around the world - ancient and modern - offers concise, time-honored wisdom about love, money, politics, and human nature. A handsome gift-book format makes this volume an ideal present.
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Freedom and equality are not achieved overnight. Democracy takes work and time and constant effort.-Sandra Day O'Connor
Insightful and inspiring, The Essential Wisdom of the Supreme Court invites you to experience the powerful words of this extraordinary group of men and women who have offered the guidance, leadership, and inspiration that continue to shape our great nation.
Freedom and equality are not achieved overnight. Democracy takes work and...
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The kindly, white-heaired old fellow with the bushy mustache once called "the world's grandfather," Albert Einstein was easily the twentieth century's most remarkable and revered man of science. His leaps of imagination changed forever the way we look at the universe. He gained international celebrity by the very force of his personality, his wry sense of humor (often at the expense of himself), and his limitless humanity.
The mind of Albert Einstein...
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A unique collection of quotes and photos revealing a new side of Mark Twain's humor and wit.
A highly entertaining collection of timeless quotations from Mark Twain. The 19th-centurey American writer, humorist, public speaker, and publisher wrote hundreds of short stories, and his best-known novels include The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, still read more than 130 years later. Born with the visit of Halley's Comet in...
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We live in a world of unlimited possibilities, but too often we get caught up in the day-to-day realities of life and the hustle and bustle of the world and lose sight of all that is possible.
We don't see most of the possibilities that cross our paths. We are too focused on a handful of possibilities that we think are the only ones available to us. So we limit our hearts, we limit our minds, and we limit our souls; and as a result, we limit our...
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