Quotations Books

We opened a small Christmas package (this book) that came from a friend. Lo, our view about our own very own lives, as in "right now," were almost instantly and excitingly redeemed, simply by contemplating the simple truths found when merely reading the first two chapters! Call it good-timing if you must, but this little book easily brought us to consider how to let "time" serve us, NOW, as it truly is ... and always has been, well before this ole world "humanized" the concept of time with hundreds of false beliefs that lead us all to experience useless longings. Adopting the "now" is all that is available to find inner peace, if only we will see it. It's that simple. This book is stimulating, intellectual reading for anyone seeking inner peace by merely readily embracing most all of the wisdoms that are given in this book, simply for the taking!

"A morning-glory by my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of books," the poet Walt Whitman.--
Klein's book is filled with inspirations and reminders of how to be present and appreciate the life we have. It is organized into chapters which include "Be Present," "Focus on What's Important," "Keep It Simple," and "Savor Silence." Among the hundreds of people and sources quoted are Jack Kornfield, William James, Lao-Tzu, Salvador Dali, the Bible, the Bhagavad-Gita, Oprah Winfrey, Socrates, Donald Trump, Leonardo Da Vinci, Yogi Berra, Kahil Gilbran. and Tina Turner. It is a wonderful gift for yourself and others.

As the number of indiginous societies declines and technology replaces older ways of life, this book celebrates the principles shared by cultures around the world. Editor Shirley Jones has culled bits of wisdom from 240 ethnic groups on every continent, ranging from the restorative power of one's heritage - to making community. The book has a foreword by Brooke Medicine Eagle. - Publishers Weekly Magazine

This collection of thoughts from around the world emphasizes that wisdom is not limited to technologically advanced society but, in fact, is often found most profoundly in the simplest of cultures. The editor has assembled words of many people in a manner that shows clearly how related all peoples are, how our thoughts, emotions, and perceptions are not limited by the physical and cultural barriers we normally perceive, and how humor, grace, and insight light up lives in all cultures.

The Song of the Sea was a wonderfully uplifting book. If you love the ocean and feel a strong pull to the crashing surf, you'll love to sit a read over these thought provoking quotes and beautiful illustrations. I first saw this book at a Bed and Breakfast on a coastal island and had to come home and order it for myself. I know the pages will help me get through till I can go back to the sea myself.

This beautiful publication is emotionally inspiring. My family liked it enough to buy extra copies for distant friends who love the sea.

Reading Gene Mason and John Wong's book, SOS, brought back a lot of memories for me. I am what people refer to as an enabler. This is a must read for all, but especially those of us who have been there.

From the moment I began reading I slipped back into the past-I laughed, I cried, but most of all, I thanked God for helping me through some pretty hard times, and for people like Gene Mason who have shared their experiences.

This is an informative look into what the 12 step system is all about, as seen through the eyes of participants in that program. Powerful and moving quotes - that share thoughts and experiences of what is it really like to struggle through the recovery process. Really helpful for family members and friends of people in recovery from any type of addiction. Easy to read, useful for students and teachers courses that deal with addiction or drug use.

Reading Robert Birnbaum's Speaking of Higher Education: The Academic's Book of Quotations, reminded me of my visit to the writers' museum in Dublin. Passing each object in the exhibit case such as a typewriter or journal activated an audio clip with the voice of the writer giving a reading from a work or poem. What Birnbaum does in this compilation is invoke the voices of university fathers and presidents, statesmen, professors and authors on the higher learning. How fortunate for us that Birnbaum has done all the reading and provided the Cliff notes from legendary giants such as Woodrow Wilson and Robert Maynard Hutchins along with authors Oscar Wilde, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Mark Twain, Booker T. Washington and suffragist Susan B. Anthony to contemporary luminaries Clark Kerr and P. F. Kluge and Derek Bok. For the first pass, it is a read cover to cover-I found it impossible to put down. This is a treasure trove of wisdom from some of the most eloquent voices in the English language-some you will ponder thoughtfully, others will make you laugh out loud. Birnbaum has written extensively on higher education and has grouped the quotations thoughtfully and expertly into Four Sections: Higher Education and Society related to purpose and social issues. Section Two on Academic Affairs including policy, learning, research, scholarship and teaching. Section Three consists of Institutions and Processes-the campus, institutions, governance and administration and management. The final section covers the educational roles of the faculty, the students, and the President. The book can be read again following the author index as well as the subject index. For example, in the entries on "corporalization," the words of the sociologist Thorstein Veblen spoken in 1918 reverberate today. Almost a century ago he cautioned about erosion of the ends for which the university is maintained through imposing "standards and tests, in the place of personal conference, guidance and association between teachers and students." Or imagine finding in one collection some of the pith of the likes of Friederich W. Nietzscke, William James, Anton Chekhov, T. S. Eliot, William Butler Yeats and Alfred North Whitehead. To me, it is only fitting to end with a quotation from Robert M. Pirsig's Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, "The real University is a state of mind. It is that great heritage of rational thought that has been brought down to us through the centuries and which does not exist at any specific location." Robert Birnbaum's Speaking of Higher Education provides the road signs.

I have been very lucky to get this book right from the author. I have been an ardent reader of Dr. Birnbaum's books. But this one turned out to be somnething that every person, - more or less related to higher education and its fields, must have longed and waited. You may find all the quotations from the beginning of the US Higher Education history to the present date. You will find here the quotes from the distinguished presidents of the most prominent universities and their views, perceptions and thoughts. The book is fabulously organized and covers all the fields of the higher education. It is a must-have-book for everyone - even for the present, incumbent presidents and deans and for those who think they may find themselves in that position, or someone who is interested in the system of the field. One will be amused by some humorous quotes and you will stay up till late night before you decide it is time to close the book. You will come to the last page and then go back to the front page and start anew. I really enjoyed reading this book. It is rather a compendium, encyclopaedia and great reference that has been missing from our shelves. Thanks to the author for his efforts.

This book is hilarious, theres no way around. One chapter is dedicated to quotes made by famous people about sex.It has a list of funny quotes made by people. Here is a sample: "When you`re dating, you're basically leasing ... with an option to buy."

-Eddie Murphy
This book is funny and brilliant and its funny about everyones favorite subject. I suggest you buy this great book!

"Speaking of Sex" is a brilliant send-up of our deeply repressed society where sex is criminal, clinical, comical --- everything but natural! I look forward to the expanded 2nd Edition, promised around Valentine's Day.

Spirit of Place is a beautiful book, matching breathtaking pictures of Prince Edward Island with the beautifully penned words of Lucy Maud Montgomery. Her love of this magical island is obvious through this book, and its pictures of Cavendish beach, Lover's Lane, the red cliffs, and the sea, among many other spots is a great way of capturing the magic. A great way to understand how much and exactly why Montgomery loved Prince Edward Island so very much.

This book really brings L.M. Montgomery's Prince Edward Island world alive. Photographers Wayne Barrett and Anne MacKay went to many places Montgomery wrote of in letters and articles, such as Park Corner, Cavendish and other quaint, rural places and photographed them wonderfully with everything from broad seascapes to forest close-ups. Francis Bolger collected suitable quotes -- and there were many to pick from -- that tied in the with pictures.

So, for example, we have Montgomery telling Ephraim Weber how lovely and satisfying it was to set foot on the island's red soil again, connected with wonderful pictures of red farmer's fields in the village of Hampton.

Examples like this abound through Spirit of Place, making it one of my all-time favourite L.M. Montgomery-related books. Since Amazon.com says it's unavailable, try ordering it from Amazon.ca

For Kansas Citians, these are the media icons of the last 70 years. It's good this was written before a couple of these guys died and we were left with their wonderful stories. Also, the intro was written by Lamar Hunt...one of the last writings he did before he passed on.

Gene Fox did a wonderful job of taking these well known men and showing them as real people leading interesting yet still real lives.

This is an interesting book that has quotes from people in various disciplines that who are statistical experts or have used statistical information. The text includes the famous quote of Benjamin Disraeli and the modification by Mark Twain.

There are quotes from Shakespeare, Thomas Jefferson and even some famous statisticians like John Tukey, R. A. Fisher, Stephen Stigler and George Box. The quotes are arranged by topics that are listed in alphabetical order. The author and source are given. Sometimes the author is known but the source is unknown.

It appears to be well researched but I did find one error. Peter A. (Tony) Lachenbruch is listed as Peter Luchenbruch.

A nice and important feature of the book is the author index in the back. Each author has a list of topics for which he or she has quotes. The page numbers for theses quotes are given.

There is also an index of topics that lists each author and the page number of their quote under the topic. Ordering is alphabetical throughout.

Also, some cute and sometimes funny cartoons are interspersed throughout the book.

This is an interesting book that has quotes from people in various disciplines that who are statistical experts or have used statistical information. The text includes the famous quote of Benjamin Disraeli and the modification by Mark Twain.
There are quotes from Shakespeare, Thomas Jefferson and even some famous statisticians like John Tukey, R. A. Fisher, Stephen Stigler and George Box. The quotes are arranged by topics that are listed in alphabetical order. The author and source are given. Sometimes the author is known but the source is unknown.

It appears to be well researched but I did find one error. Peter A. (Tony) Lachenbruch is listed as Peter Luchenbruch.

A nice and important feature of the book is the author index in the back. Each author has a list of topics for which he or she has quotes. The page numbers for theses quotes are given.

There is also an index of topics that lists each author and the page number of their quote under the topic. Ordering is alphabetical throughout.

Also, some cute and sometimes funny cartoons are interspersed throughout the book.

This book is one in which is encourageing to all. It contains quotes from people of our time. These people are representations of "us," and are meant to be heard. In this book, we hear the voices of people of our time. These voices become a part of us. This book captures the motivations, thoughts, and lives of famous and real people.

In my opinion, this is the book of the new Millennium. It contains very valueable information for people of all ages. This book will be talked about by many, because it contains quotes from people we consider to be todays "role models." The people in this book represent who we are and what we've become. This book represents a voice of us which speaks of hope, inspiration, and encouragement to all.