Born a slave, the Roman Stoic philosopher Epictetus (c. 55-135 AD) taught that mental freedom is supreme, since it can liberate one anywhere, even in a prison. In How to Be Free, A. A. Long-one of the world's leading authorities on Stoicism and a pioneer in its remarkable contemporary revival-provides a superb new edition of Epictetus's celebrated guide to the Stoic philosophy of life (the Ench…
"I have great honor," The Giver said. "So will you. But you will find that is not the same as power." Life in the community where Jonas lives is idyllic. Designated birthmothers produce newchildren, who are assigned to appropriate family units: one male, one female, to each. Citizens are assigned their partners and their jobs. No one thinks to ask questions. Everyone obeys. The community is …
“Kita tahu urusan ‘halal-haram’ dengan baik, tetapi mengapa yang ‘haram’ hanya mereka, sedangkan bagi kita segala kebejatan yang paling haram kita bungkus dengan jubah putih agar tampak seolah-olah halal? Adakah kau kira Tuhan terpesona melihat kelicikan seperti itu? Politik memang bisa dan selalu menipu. Orang banyak, yang lemah status sosial-politiknya, mudah pula ditipu. Kita puas …
One day as Goldilocks explores, she snoops around and sees...a house that's almost hidden by the bushes and the trees. Read the rhymes and flip the flaps for a fun-packed retelling of a favourite nursery tale!