In this elegant but pocketable edition in the Ross's Discoveries series, passionate bibliophile Michael Ross has curated his favorite literary quotes spanning a multitude of important life topics from the collection of over 1500 well-read books on his shelves. In Ross's Life Discoveries Michael Ross brings together quotes from such a new perspective even the authors themselves will probably find this book useful and insightful.

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.

Great Movie Quotes for Life's Special MomentsIf you enjoyed 1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die, What If? or Movie Quotes for All Occasions, you'll love Movie Quotes for Special Occasions. Move Quotes Are Classic: Whether it's Casablanca, Cabaret, Clueless, or The Cable Guy, you probably have favorite flicks you often quote. And it's true, "We'll always have Paris." From A Man Called Horse to Zoolander and everything in between, our beloved films have excellent writing and memorable dialogue; we have talented Hollywood screenwriters to thank for the brilliant one-liners we love. Movie quotes have become an integral part of our culture and expression. Special Quotes for Special Occasions: The movie quotes that often show up on "best of" lists rarely lend themselves to important moments in life. On how many special occasions can you say "May the Force be with you"? Open up most movie quote lists or books and you're likely to see "Play it again, Sam," or "There's no place like home." Yet there are so many lines just under the radar that are the stuff of pure poetry and sheer genius. That's where cinephile and true movie buff James Scheibli comes in! In Movie Quotes for Special Occasions, he has scoured the movies of the world to track down the most fitting and fabulous movie quotes for every special occasion. Fitting for Any Speech, Toast, or Card: From graduations to birthdays to wedding toasts to golden anniversaries, film scholar James Scheibli provides cinematic quotes that are moving, memorable, inspirational, and deeply meaningful. These quips, quotes, and scene-stealing lines do more than just remind us of the movies they came from. They transcend their stories and enrich your life. Whether from blockbuster megahits or forgotten indies, Movie Quotes for Special Occasions has the right quote for the right occasion. Movie Quotes for Special Occasions is a great movie lover gift, anniversary gift, or coffee table book for your friends and family to enjoy.

From the most eloquent of American presidents, nearly 400 astute observations on subjects ranging from women to warfare: Bad promises are better broken than kept; Marriage is neither heaven nor hell; it is simply purgatory; Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.

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.

Reach for the stars with these positive, empowering and confidence-building quotes and sayings. Focusing on aspiration and creativity, this book is ideal for any woman just beginning on her path in life or aiming to fulfil her innermost desires and dreams at any age. A great counter to self-limiting self-talk and fear, the motivational quotes will help you foster self-belief and see that no dream is truly impossible. 'No matter where you are from, your dreams are valid.' - Lupita Nyong'o 'You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously.' - Sophia Bush

AN INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From New York Times bestselling author and beloved Today show co-host Hoda Kotb comes an inspiring collection of quotes--drawn from her own personal favorites featured on her enormously popular Instagram account--that offer wisdom, courage, and hope. Several years ago, Today show co-host Hoda Kotb began posting a variety of quotes on her Instagram page. Some were penned by a favorite writer; others offered a dose of love or laughter. She thought the quotes were meaningful only to her, but soon a funny thing started happening - reactions poured in from thousands of people who were just as moved. The quotes weren't only providing inspiration to Hoda, they were comforting and connecting people. So many of their comments read, "I really needed this today," a phrase that inspired the book's title. In I Really Needed This Today, Hoda not only shares 365 sayings and quotes, she writes about the people and experiences that have pushed her to challenge boundaries, embrace change, and explore relationships to their fullest. Written with her signature wit and warmth, this book is the ideal companion to tuck beside your bed or to bring with you on-the-go to keep you motivated, recharged, and inspired each day.

Here's a secret: you are already amazing Being amazing doesn't mean having a so-called flawless body, a brilliant career or a picture-perfect relationship. The fact is, there is nobody quite like you, and this alone is absolutely remarkable. Brimming with thought-provoking advice, quotes and affirmations, this book will help you to push your boundaries, embrace your inner confidence and learn to truly love yourself. So be inspired, be optimistic and be assured, because life is too short to spend doubting yourself.

This small but mighty book of inspirational quotes and statements will boost your confidence, strengthen your resolve and take your awesome levels to the max. Don't dim your inner light; let it shine!

'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.

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.

Nobody's quite like you There's so much that's great about you. So much that's worth honouring and cherishing. This little book of quotes is full of words of gratitude and appreciation that will make you recognize and remember that YOU ARE AMAZING.

The Little Book of Country Music Wisdom offers the wise, unvarnished words of country stars past and present on a variety of topics like love, family, fun, work, health, heartache and even death to offer the full, big-picture view of country wisdom. Country music wisdom can be uplifting, funny, or hopeful, and sometimes it's deadly serious, but above all it's honest. This collection includes Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, Eric Church, Luke Bryan, and more.

With the sensibility of a poet, the outlook of a practical philosopher, the obsession of a list maker, Barbara Ann Kipfer is a writer with a unique approach to life. In 14,000 THINGS TO BE HAPPY ABOUT, she tells us why to live. In THE WISH LIST, she tells us what we should do with our lives. And so far it's worked - her first two books have over a million copies in print. Now in 8,789 WORDS OF WISDOM, she tells us how to live. 8,789 WORDS OF WISDOM is brimming with great advice, maxims, sayings and saws, proverbs, precepts and truths - 8,789 of them, to be exact. It has the chunky comfort of 14,000 THINGS, and a similar quirky, compulsively readable format - line after line after page after page of words of wisdom. Turn to any spot in the book and there is the secret to living a happier, healthier, saner, more productive life. Learn to unlearn. Appreciate the questions as much as the answers. Stretch beyond what is comfortable. There are folksy expressions polished smooth over time: If you think you can, you can. Experience is the best teacher. Quotes: Those who know don't speak, those who speak don't know (Laotzu). Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there (Will Rogers). Unexpected turns: Listen with your eyes. Good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment. Taken together it's the ultimate source of self-improvement.

Stimulate your mind 365 days of the year with this little book of tips and quotes. It'll supercharge you with a new lease of life, helping you to get the most out of every day. Inspiration is everywhere, but it's difficult to get creative sparks flying when you don't know where to begin. This little book is here to help you try out new experiences, look at things with a fresh pair of eyes and feel passionate about the things you love. Within these pages are simple but effective tips on how to: Break from the ordinary and widen your perspective Say "yes" to new possibilities Be mindful of your surroundings and experiences As well as its many practical ideas, 365 Days of Inspiration includes a range of rousing quotes, from Oprah Winfrey to David Attenborough, to spark creativity. Discovering what motivates you will boost your well-being, mental health and inner strength, helping you to become more energized and positive every day of the year.

""Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings" is for everyday readers looking for pithy sayings, deeper understanding of the Chinese culture and a unique look at the Chinese language." - "The Rapidian"
""Chinese Proverbs and Popular Sayings" opens a diverting and useful window on Chinese language and culture." - "Asian Review of Books"
This treasury of Chinese wisdom presents over five hundred proverbs while offering keys to culture and language. Here are both the familiar, earnest sayings of Confucius and Lao Zi ("The longest journey begins with a single step") and the homespun truths of every day ("Teachers open the door; you enter by yourself"). Designed both for inspirational browsing and for students of language and culture, the text is organized by subject (Learning, Patience, Money, Family, Food, etc.) and provides commentary plus Chinese characters and "pinyin" romanization for each entry. Includes an index.
Qin Xue Herzberg and Larry Herzberg teach Chinese at Calvin College. They live in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

We all know someone who's strong and resourceful, who never gives up and meets every challenge with their head held high. This little book celebrates your loved one for being the resilient person they are. Packed with cheering quotes and statements, it's the perfect way to tell them: "you make me proud".

The greatest detective who never lived. Since his first appearance in 1887, Sherlock Holmes continues to entertain and fascinate us. With his deerstalker hat, pipe and magnifying glass, not to mention his incredible powers of observation and deduction, he has has pitted his wits against thieves, spies, murderers and enemies - and out-thought them all. As he explains to his loyal sidekick, Watson, 'When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.' Drawing on 60 stories, the 175 quotes in this little book capture the enduring appeal of Conan Doyle's thrilling adventures. 'My name is Sherlock Holmes. It is my business to know what other people do not know.' Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle. 'This fellow may be very clever," I said to myself, 'but he is certainly very conceited.' Dr Watson on Sherlock Holmes, A Study in Scarlet. 'Watson. Come at once if convenient. If inconvenient, come all the same.' Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Creeping Man. 'Crime is common. Logic is rare.' Sherlock Holmes, The Adventure of the Copper Beeches.

Quotations - or snippets from them - are commonly used in everyday speech, most often without the speaker knowing where they came from. From words of comfort to advice for the lovelorn, you can bet that someone, somewhere has come up with phraseology that perfectly sums up whatever situation you find yourself in - and put it more succinctly than you could ever dream of. In All That Glisters ... Caroline Taggart presents some of the pithiest, wisest and most fascinating quotations we should all know, detailing where the quotation has come from and why it may be useful when searching for an elegant or informed line to illustrate a point, spice up conversation or impress one's friends. Part of the pleasure of this book is to reveal the provenance of the well-worn quote (or misquote) - my cup runneth over, ay, there's the rub, to err is human, the spice of life - but also to introduce some less familiar ones. Most of the quotations included are from classic sources - from the Bible, the works of Shakespeare, other poets, classical authors, Dickens (God bless us everyone, waiting for something to turn up, very humble), Charlotte Bronte (Reader, I married him) and George Bernard Shaw (who didn't actually say Youth is wasted on the young, but may have said something like it. Somewhere. No one seems to know for sure). This entertaining and informed - but not too serious - take on the wit and wisdom of the last 2000 years is ideal for modern readers who like their knowledge in tweet-sized chunks.

Feed your curiosity of the Bible by exploring the deeper meaning behind familiar Old Testament passages. Below the surface of every seemingly ordinary Bible verse lies a deeper meaning just waiting to be discovered. And these hidden insights aren't just reserved for scholars, academics, or pastors. Anyone who knows where to look can uncover the surprisingly significant messages that the biblical authors intended for us to hear. In 30 Old Testament Passages with Deeper Meaning, Michael Williams seeks to lead believers to a deeper comprehension and appreciation of biblical truth. In each easy-to-read chapter, Williams focuses on one Old Testament verse or passage, and: Examines its cultural, historical, linguistic, and/or theological context. Explains how it is enhanced by the added context and perspective. Provides questions to facilitate further reflection, study, and discussion. Helping to bridge the gap between the academy and the church, this broadly accessible and edifying book will help everyday Christians get more out of their Bible. Plus, the insightful questions at the end of each chapter make this an ideal small group, Bible study, or expository preaching resource.

The Little Guide to Betty White captures the humor, tenacity, optimism and candor of this beloved comedian, actress, and legend in her own time. In honor of Betty's illustrious 80-plus-year career - from radio and TV variety shows to game shows and sitcoms, from Sue Ann Nivens in The Mary Tyler Moore Show to Rose Nylund in The Golden Girls - this celebration of her famous catchphrases, quips, one-liners, and words of wisdom delivers her own brand of quick-fired laughs to her millions of fans. One of the hardest-working actresses of all time and a tiny powerhouse of talent, Betty's gained a multigenerational fan base who are drawn to her comedic talent and plucky positivity - characteristics that have seen her make the most of her exceptional life and career while remaining authentic, humble, and down to earth. As she approaches her 100th birthday in January 2022, Betty continues to trailblaze as an entertainer and amuse ever-new audiences.