The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the…

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Written in the seventeenth century, this collection of three hundred timeless maxims offers sage advice on how to impress superiors, confound rivals, and get the most from subordinates. Reprint. 50,000…

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the…

These texts, written in the 17th-century by a worldly Jesuit, retain their relevance by addressing issues such as effective communication, leadership and managing emotions. Emphasizing strategy above ethics, the readings…

Devastating natural disasters have profoundly shaped human history, leaving us with a respect for the mighty power of the Earth - and a humbling view of our future. This title…

Sanctuary Meditations For Priests And Frequent Communicants is a book written by Baltasar Gracian and first published in 1876. The book is a collection of meditations and reflections designed for…