A veritable feast of 1,500 quotes from more than 1,000 Supreme Court decisions, this is the first such reference devoted solely to the Supreme Court. Dating from the beginning of the Republic to the present, these excerpts provide a powerful historical overview of the mission and majesty of the Supreme Court. They are topically arranged and cover the legislative, judicial, and executive branches; states' rights; due process; free speech; equal rights; and freedom of religion.

Each entry features the quote -- especially chosen for its profound, compelling, and inspirational nature; the name of the case, primary citation, year, and author; and the kind of decision (dissenting, concurring, or opinion of the Court).

Words of wisdom from Charlie Munger, Warren Buffett's longtime business partner, collected and interpreted with an eye towards investing by David Clark, coauthor of the bestselling Buffettology series. Born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1924 Charlie Munger studied mathematics at the University of Michigan, trained as a meteorologist at Cal Tech Pasadena while in the Army, and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law School without ever earning an undergraduate degree. Today, Munger is one of America's most successful investors, the Vice Chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, and Warren Buffett's business partner for almost forty years. Buffett says "Berkshire has been built to Charlie's blueprint. My role has been that of general contractor." Munger is an intelligent, opinionated business man whose ideas can teach professional and amateur investors how to be successful in finance and life. Like The Tao of Warren Buffett, The Tao of Charlie Munger is a compendium of pithy quotes including, "Knowing what you don't know is more useful than being brilliant" and "In my whole life, I have known no wise people who didn't read all the time, none, zero." This collection, culled from interviews, speeches, and questions and answers at the Berkshire Hathaway and Wesco annual meetings, offers insights into Munger's amazing financial success and life philosophies. Charlie Munger's investment tips, business philosophy, and rules for living are as unique as his life story; intelligent as he clearly is; and as successful as he has been.

An extraordinary literary journey, 100 Years traces the passages of life from age one to one hundred through quotations from the world's greatest writers. Moving year by year, with surprising and illuminating juxtapositions of quotations from figures as diverse as Plato and Woolf, Tolstoy and Barth, this wise, beautiful and moving portrait of the human experience will delight readers of all backgrounds. Other authors include Edith Wharton, Herman Melville, Maya Angelou, Gunter Grass, Gertrude Stein, Norman Mailer, Anne Frank, Fyodor Dostoevsky, Agatha Christie, F. Scott Fitzgerald and dozens of others. Milton Glaser, the renowned graphic designer and creator of the iconic "I ? NY" logo, has created a design that uses colour and typography to enhance the experience and narrative of the project.

Live. Laugh. Bark. What could be better than the presence of a fuzzy and faithful four-legged friend? From their loyalty and devotion to their endearing capacity to face life, work and exercise with endless enthusiasm, dogs have been our steadfast companions for thousands of years. They may be wordless, but their ability to communicate with deeply expressive eyes, a wagging tail or a joyful bark brings out the very best in their humans – and it's no wonder they have inspired many a bon mot or wise insight over the decades. Packed full of wonderful quotes as well as fascinating snippets of information, this little book is the perfect gift for any dog-lover. 'If you pick up a starving dog and make him prosperous, he will not bite you. This is the principal difference between a dog and a man.' Mark Twain, Pudd’nhead Wilson, 1894. 'Like many other much-loved humans, they believed that they owned their dogs, instead of realizing that their dogs owned them.' Dodie Smith, The 101 Dalmatians, 1956. 'My dog is half pit-bull, half poodle. Not much of a watchdog, but a vicious gossip.' Craig Shoemaker.

Congratulations! It's a beautiful baby girl! You're at the start of an amazing adventure together, and you're in good company - over the years, many parents have captured this experience in memorable words. Discover some of the best expressions of wisdom and love in this little book of quotations to celebrate the arrival of your darling daughter.

Shakespeare's flame is infectious. An olympic torch, for us all, to be enlightened, words which share the shadow and light of humanity's hues. - LionHeart, artist, poet and BBC Radio London presenter Shakespeare had an ear and hand that was able to capture our everyday thoughts and emotions, pin them to a page, and express them so well that still today they can make us feel stunned to be seen. 'Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.' 'Make not your thoughts your prisons.' 'Wisely and slow. They stumble that run fast.' 'And I have heard it said, unbidden guests are often welcomest when they're gone.' With a quote for every day of the year, this beautiful book gathers the finest lines from the lesser-known corners of Shakespeare's plays and poems. While you may not be familiar with these 400-year-old phrases, you will be surprised by the immediate, easy resonance they have with modern day-to-day life and, hopefully, inspired to learn a few quotes, say them out loud, and drop them into conversation. Each page bears a gift of Shakespearean delight - around which lies a treasure trove of trivia, miscellaneous fact, and opportunities for reflection. The Crystals - son and father - draw attention to points of daily life, literary, linguistic, and theatrical interest through their entertaining commentary. They offer notes of context for anyone who wants to know who originally said the words, in which play, and why. And finally, the authors provide three indexes, allowing readers to help find the right quote for a task, or to follow-up on a quote's original source. Shakespeare's words are a mirror for us to peer into, to see if any part of ourselves, familiar or strange, is visible. Each day as you read his lines, you'll get glimpses of loves you've known, jealousies you've felt, relationships you've had, and situations you've encountered that bring a smile - or a wince - of familiarity. Everyday Shakespeare shares the simple lines that encapsulate the wondrous complexity of life, and the enduring appeal of the Bard. Shakespeare was not of an age, but for all time. - Ben Jonson

Sir Elton Hercules John has enjoyed a phenomenal career filled with success, excess and achievement. His farewell tour was announced as more than 300 dates across all corners of the glode for years. Illness, Covid-19 and other extenuating circumstances conspired to prolong it, but the Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour concerts have sold out everywhere as fans take their opportunity to see this unique artist for possibly the last time live on stage. The Little Guide to Elton John celebrates the career, music and character of one of the most interesting, colourful, engaging and interesting popular musicians ever. The book reviews his career and countless highs, and recognizes his many record-breaking achievements, in music, in his charity work and farther afield.

The first and collection of Virginia Woolf's most inspirational quotes. 'No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself.' Over 100 words of wisdom from the inimitable Virginia Woolf on love, literature, feminism, food, work, ageing, authenticity, nature, truth, happiness and everything in between, carefully selected and curated from Woolf's timeless novels, essays and speeches. A celebration of one of the world's best loved writers and a true feminist icon, in a beautifully packaged, small-format gift book.

Cesar Abraham Vallejo Mendoza (Santiago de Chuco, 1892-1938, Paris). Peru. Sus padres eran Francisco de Paula Vallejo Benitez y Maria de los Santos Mendoza Gurrionero. Fue el menor de once hermanos. Su tez mestiza se debe que sus abuelas fueron indias y sus abuelos sacerdotes gallegos. Sus padres querian dedicarlo al sacerdocio, lo que el en su primera infancia acepto. Vallejo estudio en el Centro Escolar No. 271 de Santiago de Chuco, y desde abril de 1905 hasta 1909 hizo la secundaria en el Colegio Nacional San Nicolas de Huamachuco. En 1910 se matriculo en la Facultad de Letras de la Universidad Nacional de Trujillo y en 1911 viajo a Lima para estudiar en la Escuela de Medicina de San Fernando. Tras varios trabajos, Vallejo termino en 1915 la carrera de Letras. En 1916 frecuento la juventud intelectual de la bohemia trujillana y se enamoro de Maria Rosa Sandoval. En 1917 conocio a Mirto (Zoila Rosa Cuadra), pero el romance duro poco y al parecer Cesar intento suicidarse tras un desengano. Poco despues se embarco en el vapor Ucayali con rumbo a Lima donde conocio a lo mas selecto de la intelectualidad limena. Llego a entrevistarse con Jose Maria Eguren y con Manuel Gonzalez Prada, a quien los jovenes consideraban un maestro y guia. Asimismo, publico algunos de sus poemas en la Revista Suramerica. En 1918 trabajo en el colegio Barros y tras la muere de su director, Vallejo se hizo cargo de la direccion del mismo. Luego, en 1919 fue profesor en el Colegio Guadalupe. Ese ano ven la luz los poemas de Los Heraldos Negros, que muestran cierta influencia modernista. Su madre murio en 1918 y al volver a Santiago de Chuco Vallejo fue encarcelado durante 105 dias, acusado de haber participado en el saqueo de una casa. En la carcel escribio la mayoria de los poemas de Trilce y en 1921 recibio la libertad condicional. Entonces fue admitido otra vez en el Colegio Guadalupe. Con el dinero que le debia el Ministerio de Educacion se marcho a Europa en el vapor Oroya el 17 de junio de 1923 y llego a Paris el 13 de julio. En Paris hizo amistad con Juan Larrea y Vicente Huidobro;y tuvo contacto con Pablo Neruda y Tristan Tzara. En 1926 conocio a Henriette Maisse, con quien convivio hasta octubre de 1928. Fundo junto al poeta espanol Juan Larrea una revista mientras colaboraba con Variedades y Amauta, la revista de Jose Carlos Mariategui. Por entonces profundizo en sus estudios de marxismo. En 1927 conocio a Georgette Marie Philippart Travers y ese ano viajo a Rusia. Hacia 1929 mantiene sus colaboraciones con Variedades, Mundial y el diario El Comercio. En 1930 el gobierno espanol le concedio una modesta beca para escritores. Poco despues viajo a la Union Sovietica para participar en el Congreso Internacional de Escritores Solidarios con el regimen sovietico. Tras su regreso a Paris se caso con Georgette Philippart en 1934 y se integro en el Partido Comunista del Peru fundado por Mariategui. En 1937 Vallejo y Neruda fundaron en Espana el Grupo Hispanoamericano de Ayuda a Espana en plena Guerra Civil. En 1938 trabajo como profesor de Lengua y Literatura, pero en marzo sufrio un agotamiento fisico. El 24 de marzo fue internado padeciendo una enfermedad desconocida y murio en Paris el 15 de abril de 1938.

Forget lame jokes and dad dancing - as far as fathers go, yours is seriously cool. Crammed with quality quotes and statements to remind him what a legend he is, this little book is the ideal gift for a perfectly Rad Dad.

En Nuevas cartas americanas aparece el punto de vista peninsular ante los movimientos de Independencia de latinoamerica y las reivindicaciones historicas del Nuevo Mundo, en especifico de Cuba. Se trata de una vision muy distinta a la que muestra la historia oficial de America, con una vision descarnada de los origenes etnicos de Latinoamerica, aunque esgrime argumentos economicos y politicos que merecen atencion.

WIT AND WISDOM FROM A TO Z
With more than 3,000 quotations on everything from fashion and feminism to men, marriage, friendship, history, technology, sports, and more, this massive compilation proves once and for all that women know everything Each page offers wisdom, wit, and inspiration from a host of legendary women--from Jane Austen and Colette to Madonna, Marilyn Monroe, Toni Morrison, Liz Phair, Ellen DeGeneres, and Naomi Klein. Here's what they have to say about:
Success
"I still have my feet on the ground. I just wear better shoes."
"--Oprah Winfrey"
Men and Women
"Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backward and in high heels."
"--Faith Whittlesey"
Being Single
"I've never been married, but I tell people I'm divorced so they won't think something's wrong with me."
"--Elayne Boosler
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Individuality
"Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else."
"--Judy Garland
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Family
"If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love. Don't be surly at home, then go out in the street and start grinning 'Good morning' at total strangers."
"--Maya Angelou
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Quotations
"I always have a quotation for everything--it saves original thinking."
"--Dorothy L. Sayers"
With contributions from writers, artists, celebrities, politicians, scientists, and legendary figures all over the world, "Women Know" "Everything "offers addictive reading--and a superb reference--for women of all ages.

Everything you ever wanted to know about beer but were too busy drinking it to ask. The Little Book of Beer is a light-hearted, irreverent but also informative book that celebrates beer culture. The book should be something that enlightens the reader while also leaving them foaming (pun intended) at the month at the mere thought of going for a pint. It will show how beer is one of the great unifiers, a drink almost as old as time, and it is something that brings people together and makes them happy. While it celebrates how beer has influenced popular culture and vice versa, it avoids falling into obvious traps of beer snobbery or elitism. 'You can't be a real country unless you have a beer and an airline - it helps if you have some kind of football team, or some nuclear weapons, but in the very least you need a beer.' Frank Zappa. 'When all else fails, there is music. When that fails you, there is beer.' James Hauenstein.

We're not implying anything but... It's time for a bit of no-nonsense advice in the form of some choice expletive-laden life lessons. This small but f*cking mighty tome is just the tonic to set you on the path to being an awesome human, and will teach YOU how not to be a D*CK.

Felix Lope de Vega y Carpio (Madrid, 1562-Madrid, 1635). Espana. Nacio en una familia modesta, estudio con los jesuitas y no termino la universidad en Alcala de Henares, parece que por asuntos amorosos. Tras su ruptura con Elena Osorio (Filis en sus poemas), su gran amor de juventud, Lope escribio libelos contra la familia de esta. Por ello fue procesado y desterrado en 1588, ano en que se caso con Isabel de Urbina (Belisa). Paso los dos primeros anos en Valencia, y luego en Alba de Tormes, al servicio del duque de Alba. En 1594, tras fallecer su esposa y su hija, fue perdonado y volvio a Madrid. Alli tuvo una relacion amorosa con una actriz, Micaela Lujan (Camila Lucinda) con la que tuvo mucha descendencia, hecho que no impidio su segundo matrimonio, con Juana Guardo, del que nacieron dos hijos. Entonces era uno de los autores mas populares y aclamados de la Corte. En 1605 entro al servicio del duque de Sessa como secretario, aunque tambien actuo como intermediario amoroso de este. La desgracia marco sus ultimos anos: Marta de Nevares una de sus ultimas amantes quedo ciega en 1625, perdio la razon y murio en 1632. Tambien murio su hijo Lope Felix. La soledad, el sufrimiento, la enfermedad, o los problemas economicos no le impidieron escribir.

'The greatest writer of his time.' (George Orwell) The author of 20 much-loved novels and novellas, Charles Dickens combined humour and pathos to explore Victorian society in all its shades. Widely praised for his rich narratives and larger-than-life characters, he was not only a celebrity author but also an admired social reformer. Moving from the refined drawing rooms of the upper classes to the horrors of the workhouse or the filthy back streets of London, Dickens' writings shone a light on the harsh inequalities of the times. The Little Book of Charles Dickens showcases wonderful quotes from the author's writings, alongside fascinating facts about his life and achievements. By turns witty, comic, insightful and wise, this delightful volume is a fitting tribute to a literary giant. SAMPLE QUOTE: 'It is said that the children of the very poor are not brought up, but dragged up.' Bleak House SAMPLE FACT: When Dickens was 12 years old, his father was sent to a debtor's prison. Forced to become the family's main breadwinner, the young Dickens worked at Warren's Blacking Factory, where he was paid a pittance for pasting labels onto bottles of shoe polish.