Quotations Books

Here are some useful living tips, advice and observations from that quintessential American literary figure Mark Twain, real name Samuel L. Clemens. This compilation contains a delightful mix of humorous writings on the mundane and sometimes very unusual occurrences that reflected his many gifts as a writer/humorist. Many of these snippets are from some of his more famous works, while others are from personal sketches and writings not as well known. The tarantulas escape, a borrowed overcoat, a lecture to a youth group, the use of foul language, a note to a burglar, and so many other little anecdotes, observations, and etc will elicit periods of laughter from the reader, as it did for me. A wonderful little treasure.

Mark Twain in his writing very often surprises us and makes us laugh. His greatest gift is his humor. And the wisdom he provides on various aspects of daily living however sarcastic and cynical it may seem at times is grounded in a sane realistic view of humanity.

Great book with lots of his famous quotes that still apply today.

Mary's done it! Put her beautiful, inspiring artwork together with her favorite "reminders." Great book to use as my own reminder about what's truly important.

I love anything with words of encouragement and this book is perfect. You can just look at a couple of pages and get that lift! I gave the book as a gift and each recipient loved it. The art work is wonderful.

A true Mary Engelbreit fan, I loved reading "Words to Live By" many, many times! The illustrations are beautiful, the text touching, humorous, and truly inspirational! I have given this book to many friends who love it as much as I do....men and women, alike, enjoy her talent of focusing on what is important to us all in life...home and the love of family and friends. Through a variety of quotations and Mary's superb artistry, "Words to Live By" will fill your heart with every emotion leading to the happiest of reading experiences...Mary Engelbreit at her best!

This book hits home if you're a quote fanatic as I am. As you scroll through the pages of this book you will see each quote is carefully chosen and eloquently written. What grabbed me about this book more than others is the fact that Deborah, Bruce and Tammy not only chose wonderful quotes coined by the masters of our time but also thoughts from regular day to day people and I think that makes it easy for people like myself to be able to identify with what is being written. Spirituality and idea's on positive thinking are spread throughout the pages of this book and I would advise all to pick it up and watch it change your life and brighten your day as it did mine. Thank You to the authors who wrote this book, you inspired me to bring more positive thoughts into my life; and I do so by reading a page of this book everyday.

This is a great book put together nicely, filled with all kinds of quotes from famous people, legends and regular every day people. If you love quotes, you'll love this book! They are inspiring, motivating and positive! I recommend this book to everyone and thank the authors for putting it together. Good job!

Just finished reading this book. There are very helpful quotes and sayings from everyone from Cicero to Einstein packaged in a very helpful format. It is a good resource tool and brings inspiration to the reader. Every now and then you realize a really "great" thinker thought something you have been thinking about for a long time! And you get to enjoy the wisdom of the ages. The messages set forth do bring forth the magic of the Law of Attraction and a realization that it is a concept that has been around for awhile. The book was a very enjoyable and helpful read.

If you like StoneWall Jackson, You'll love this book. There are so many famous quotes here. Many the Civil War buffs know, many they may not be aware of. From his most quoted lines to some very obscure ones.

You can't go wrong with this book

So much has been written about Thomas J. 'Stonewall' Jackson that at times it become hard to separate the reality from the myths. This isn't a criticism but rather just a fact - history is interpreted in so many ways and this applies to Stonewall as it can to any other historical figure.

This little book of quotes, both by Jackson and by those who knew him give us a better understanding of Jackson - the man and the soldier. There are quotes by Lee and McClellan, Garnett and Ewell, but it is the words of Jackson himself, which come across with power and passion. Indeed, at times you can almost feel the piercing blueness of his gaze as he moved into battle.

This is a good little book, it gives a depth of insight into Jackson without having to read longer biographies. I recommend it to you.

I love learning about the Stonewall Jackson. By reading this book you found out that everytime Jackson won a battle he did not take credit for the victory he would give it to God. Stonewall Jackson would do anything for his contury and God. When reading this you found out how religous he is. My favorite quote would be, "Our God was my shield. His protecting care is an additional cause for gratitude." This book really shows the true Stonewall Jackson. I learend a lot about how even his enemys love him. This is a great book for anyone to read that loves the Civil War or Stonewall Jackson.

Wisdom is a product of a long years of experience. Quotation is wisdom in print. So what you are now doing is sharing this wisdom to your readers/customers who want to acquire the knowledge but probably are not yet ready to experience it. Quotations are intellectual property -- perhaps, they can be shared with others but not sold.

In this age of the dumbing down of everything, it's a delight to read very wise words from the great thinkers Dingle has chosen for her wonderful book. Impressive book!

As a teacher, I believe that this impressive book should be included in all high school and college libraries!

Dr. Lewis has written yet another informative compilation about the Middle East. I only wish that he could have included more about Sultan Bayezid II and his acceptance of the Spanish Jews expelled by Ferdinand and Isabel; the Afghan Jewish community in Herat; or the travels of Joseph Wolf, 1795-1862.

I love this book. You read main primary sources from the last 2000 years, reflecting on West Europe-Islamic Asia/Africa relations and perceptions. The book can be read eclectically. It shed lights on how things were, and how they led us to where we are today!

I would like to start out by saying that I am a huge fan of Bernard Lewis. All of his books I have gotten my hands on thus far have been superb and this is no exception. In this case, Lewis opted to collect various writings and excerpts showing the interplay between the Middle East and the "west". After starting out with misconceptions and prejudices (on both sides), he goes on to show differing views on travel, government, society, arts, science and even food and drink. Interestingly enough, relatively little focused on the early period, despite the immense glory of Egypt, Persia, Mesopotamia and other Middle Eastern nations. There is a great deal of historical material though, including the early Islamic era, the Byzantine Empire and even the Roman Empire. Much of the material focused on the last few centuries though, which I suppose is natural given the increased contact between Europe and the Middle East. The sources come from a truely vast array. There are excerpts from the Qu'ran and the Bible, as well as sayings attributed to the Prophet Mohammad. These stand beside the works of Shakespeare, commentary by T.E. Lawerence ("Lawerence of Arabia") and Sir Richard Francis Burton, and messages delivered by Imam Khomeini. However, not all historical figures would be so well known to western ears. Excerpts from the great traveller ibn Battuta and the historian/philosopher ibn Khaldun also appear here. The vast amount of events and places is astounding. It records the Ottoman Empire at its height (indeed, many of the excerpts do deal with the Ottoman Turks), Napolean's entering north Africa, the Crimean War and the Crusades. Indeed, theres a small selection of passages dealing with the Assassin sect, of which Lewis has written an entire book. In addition, theres even a few pages which give some examples of words of Arabic, Turkish and Persian origin which have made their way into the English language.
The sheer volume of material contained within this book is simply amazing. Although they don't give as much information as one might like, the passages, excerpts and quotes included in this book provide windows into Middle Eastern life and history. Ultimately, I must strongly recommend that any student of Middle Eastern or Islamic history at least give this book a look. You won't regret it.

I was lucky enough to get this book for Mother's Day. What a beautiful treasure it is! This solid hardcover has a satiny ribbon mounted in the binding to mark your place & it's page edges are shimmery gold. It's loaded with the whimsical art of Mary Engelbreit along with lots of stories and poems written by multiple authors.

This is one of the most delightfully beautiful books. I feel fortunate in owning it and will derive hours of pleasure from it. When the day grows hectic, it's a delight to pick it up and remind yourself of what really matters in life. It would make a wonderful gift for your mother or any special mother you know, even a new mom. A truly wonderful book!

This Mother's Day 1999 I received this book and it is filled with wonderful thoughts about mom. The art work is great. So many things I wish I had thought to tell mom all in one tiny book.

This book is the perfect gift for any mother, especially yours! It's jampacked full of touching and cute poems, artwork, thoughts, stories, and quotes. I bought this for my mother, and she loved it.

This book has a place of honor on my coffee table. If you're like me and have friends who can hold an entire conversation using nothing but movie quotes, you've found the perfect book to brush up on your skills. Very funny and oddly useful.

This is a hilarious book that provides great quotes for every situation. Think about how many times (e.g. at parties) you have wanted to deliver that perfect quote from Major League or Star Wars! I also enjoy just browsing through it and reminiscing about great movies.

This is a hilarious book that provides great quotes for every situation. Think about how many times (e.g. at parties) you have wanted to deliver that perfect quote from Major League or Star Wars! I also enjoy just browsing through it and reminiscing about great movies.

7 stars (If I could)

I own seven comprehensive books of quotations, other than a dozen other small one's. This is the best one ever. PERIOD. If you're a Christian priest, pastor or an educator; this is the book for you.

If you're a pastor or teacher with a decent-sized reference library, you've undoubtedly had the experience of purchasing a book that sounded great on paper, but turns out to be a disappointment.

Luckily, this book doesn't disappoint. It features an astonishing 20,000 quotations. The "make or break" feature, however, is how they're organized. The larger a collection of quotations, the more important it is that they are organized and indexed well. This is where they editor's work really shines. It is very easy to look up quotes on a wide variety of subjects, or to look up quotes by a particular speaker.

If you want to liven up your sermon or lesson with relevant quotes from famous people (both Christian and secular), you'll find this a solid reference, and a good value.

I'm a Christian writer constantly in search of great quotes of the classic preachers and writers of the past. I have purchased a dozen or so little books that have served me well, but after a while, the same quotes get recirculated from book to book.

The Encyclopedia of Christian Quotations is wonderful because it has dug up some very original quotes from some of histories dearest saints. It also has some lengthy portions that are wonderful reading as well. Just about every topic and subject is available and the indexing is great.

What I like about this book is that it comes from an objective viewpoint. There are even a few secular quotes that can be used to drive home a good point. He doesn't endorse these, as he says in the forward, but he includes them for reference.

The Encyclopedia of Christian Quotations is a great desk reference. I am so glad I purchased it. It has become a regular fixture alongside my computer.

This is a really great book. It has advice for all aspects of college life, and is wonderful for anyone, like myself, who will be entering college soon. I recommend it for anyone and it would also make a great gift!

Students entering college definitely have a lot on their minds! From course choices and extra-curricular activities to financial aid and roommates, students will find this book invaluable!

In the book, "Once Upon a Campus," there are many helpful tips from those who have already been there and done that. You'll find personal opinions, facts, statistics and more in this travel sized "guide."

MyParenTime.com highly recommends this book -- it contains a wealth of information! From informative and sometimes witty tips, you'll find out what college is really like from real people who have or who are still experiencing college life. This makes a great gift for yourself or anyone you know who is ready for college.

Before heading off for college what if you could get tips and advice from hundreds of other people who have already been there. "Once Upon a Campus" is a collection of short quotes from hundreds of successful college students. The quotes cover every aspect of college life from what the students liked about college, to what they did not like, to what they would do different if they had a chance. Specific areas of advice include admissions, dealing with housing, roommates, campus safety, dating, time management, studying, dining, money management, dealing with professors, and study techniques. If you are heading off for college or have a child, neighbor, or friend heading off for the first time this is full of good advice and would make a great gift. "Once Upon a Campus" is a highly recommended read for first time college students.