Work Ethic

Discover the timeless works of Aristotle, one of the most influential philosophers, whose insights continue to shape modern thought. The Complete Aristotle Collection is your gateway to the teachings that have endured for over two millennia.

Traditional cultures in many parts of the world have displayed a profound appreciation for the unity of all human spirit in its quest for knowledge of the Divine. Here a medieval Muslim handbook for right living is interpreted in modern English verse. When I am come above these things of earth, I find a heaven in my contemplation: Eternal Beauty, nameless, featureless, No longer masked nor hid by folds of flesh. Two hundred years later, Rumi paid Ghazzali the compliment of incorporating several of his allegories into his own epic work, the Masnavi. Jabez L. Van Cleef takes foundational ...

Aristotle wrote on everything from the shape of seashells to sterility, from speculations on the nature of the soul to meteorology, poetry, art, and even the interpretation of dreams. Apart from mathematics, he transformed every field of knowledge that he touched. Above all, Aristotle is credited with the founding of logic. When he first divided human knowledge into separate categories, he enabled our understanding of the world to develop in a systematic fashion.

Children tread lightly through the pages of Old West history. Pintsized Pioneers: Taming the Frontier, One Chore at a Time gives frontier children their due for all the work they did to assist their families. Even at early ages, the youngsters helped families make ends meet and handled chores that today seem unbelievable. Written for today’s young adults, Pintsized Pioneers offers lessons on frontier history and on the value of work for contemporary youth. In 1850 adolescents 16 and under accounted for 46 percent of the national population, making them an important labor force in settling...

Donald Trump and evangelicals don't go together or do they? 81% of evangelical Christians voted for Donald Trump. Trump has lied over 30,000 times yet evangelicals don't seem to care. “Trump Lies and Evangelical Christians” shows that Trump is the antithesis of everything evangelical Christians believe in yet they are his base supporters. Does voting for Donald Trump and supporting him make one “unholy”? The right knowledge of Sin, Sanctification, and Holiness is critical because “Without holiness, no man shall see the LORD.” (Heb 12:14) Supporting Trump shows the HYPOCRISY of ...

By writing down my biggest successes and failures, I hope to help others, especially those entering the workforce for the first time. First, I don’t mean to give the impression that I have all the answers on any particular subject. Because I don’t. What I have is almost half a century of experience working hard to the best of my ability. And in those years, I would like to think I have accumulated enough experience, good and bad, to share with others. I went from being a ninth-grade dropout to becoming a supervisor in a couple of different companies. I have been fired even though I was ...

Powerful senior partners. Brand new hungry associates. What could go wrong? Are you ready for a book that doesn't just whisper but roars with intensity from the very first page? Legal Sex isn't just any novel; it's a high-stakes legal thriller that intertwines sizzling passion with razor-sharp legal drama, setting the stage for an unforgettable adventure in the perilous yet prestigious corridors of Stern Law Firm. Meet Judith Warless – The Heroine with a Heart of Steel and a Will of Iron Judith Warless is more than just a character; she's an inspiration. A 24-year-old prodigy who ...

Introducing "Generation X," your ultimate guide to understanding one of the most transformative, yet often overlooked, generations in recent history! Dive deep into the experiences, values, and mindset of the Gen-Xers and unravel their immense influence on the world around us. Embark on an enlightening journey, as we explore the historical context of Generation X's birth and the key influencers that shaped their outlook on life. Learn how education and work ethic were redefined and discover the entrepreneurial spirit that propelled them to the forefront of small-business creation. As ...

Are you being harassed and discriminated against at work? Are you surrounded by toxic managers? Then you need to learn how to take 'defensive' notes: notes that stand up in an HR investigation or a court of law. FBI Director Comey provided a sterling example of how to take such notes. Using his example as a springboard, this book describes a notetaking system that will serve you well in adversarial situations. I wrote this book after being in a toxic workplace for over a year. Employees asked me what they could do to improve the situation and I outlined how to take Comey notes. They loved ...

Corporate boards are under great pressure. Scandals and malpractice at companies like Theranos, WeWork, Uber, and Wells Fargo have raised justified questions among regulators, shareholders, and the public about the quality of corporate governance. In How Boards Work, prizewinning economist and veteran board director Dambisa Moyo offers an insider's view of corporate boards as they are buffeted by the turbulence of our times.

Marketing guru Philip Kotler, cause marketing authority David Hessekiel, and social marketing expert Nancy Lee have teamed up to create a guide rich with actionable advice on integrating marketing and corporate social initiatives into your broader business goals.

Three friends. One train. A journey through time they never expected—and might not escape. Trevor Hollings thinks his life is completely ordinary. His neighborhood is boring. School is the worst—especially history class—and nothing exciting ever happens. But when Trevor, Becky, and Andrew stumble onto a mysterious train in the middle of the night, they’re thrown headfirst into a wild adventure through the past. From the dangerous gold rush camps of the 1840s to the sweltering bakeries of 19th-century New York, and even into the shadowy tunnels of a deadly train disaster, the kids ...

We do not know the future of sex—but perhaps we could imagine it. Amia Srinivasan’s stunning debut helps us do just that. She traces the meaning of sex in our world, animated by the hope of a different world. She reaches back into an older feminist tradition that was unafraid to think of sex as a political phenomenon. She discusses a range of fraught relationships—between discrimination and preference, pornography and freedom, rape and racial injustice, punishment and accountability, students and teachers, pleasure and power, capitalism and liberation.

When he died he feared he had been forgotten... …He was dead wrong! Bela Lugosi is considered by many to be one of the greatest actors of the twentieth-century... but you'd never know it based upon the way he was treated by the Hollywood executives he worked for. Shut out, ignored, typecast, and hideously underpaid, he could have easily given up, walked away from show business, and no one would have blamed him for doing so. But he didn't. Now a body of his work exists that is celebrated decades after his death... because he worked hard and never gave up. Bela Lugosi persevered in the face...

On Liberty is a philosophical essay by the English philosopher John Stuart Mill. Published in 1859, it applies Mill's ethical system of utilitarianism to society and state. Mill suggests standards for the relationship between authority and liberty. He emphasizes the importance of individuality, which he considers prerequisite to the higher pleasures—the summum bonum of utilitarianism. Furthermore, Mill asserts that democratic ideals may result in the tyranny of the majority.

“An incredible dive into the intersection of spirituality and business. Gibbons wrote the book that needed to be written for our world—showing us how our spirituality is the key to our humanity in business.”—Marshall Goldsmith Is there a spiritual revolution in society and in business? The Spirituality of Work and Leadership is the most comprehensive treatment of workplace spirituality to date written by one of the “movement’s” founders, and covers meaning-making, work, workaholism, vocation and purpose, happiness, mindfulness, altruism, motivation, engagement, and leadership....

Stoicism is a philosophy, a worldview, and a transformational practice. Throughout the centuries everyone from kings and presidents to Silicone Valley entrepreneurs have drawn inspiration and wisdom from Stoicism. The best way to learn about Stoic philosophy is always to go back to the foundation—the original texts. Three writers form the bedrock of Stoic thought: Marcus Aurelius, a Roman Emperor; Seneca, a playwright and advisor; and Epictetus, a former slave turned philosopher and teacher. Stoic Foundations combines the work of these three pillars of Stoic thought into one essential volume.

How to Evangelize in the Marketplace Without Losing Your Professional Edge Are you ready to turn your workplace into a mission field without compromising your professional reputation? Marketplace Evangelism is your ultimate guide to fulfilling the Great Commission right where you are—at the desk, in meetings, or even during coffee breaks. Packed with bold strategies and practical wisdom, this book empowers Christians to share their faith confidently while maintaining their professional edge. Discover how you can shine as a beacon of Christ’s light in the corporate world, bringing hope ...

Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals (1785) is the first of Immanuel Kant's mature works on moral philosophy and remains one of the most important in the field. Kant examines the core concepts and principles of moral theory, showing that they are normative for rational agents. He aspires to lay bare the fundamental principle of morality and prove that it applies to us. Kant offers the argument that the rightness of an action is determined by the character of the principle that a person chooses to act upon.

David Hume (1711-1776) was the most important philosopher ever to write in English as well as a master stylist. This volume contains his major philosophical works. A Treatise of Human Nature (1739–1740), published while Hume was still in his twenties, consists of three books on the understanding, the passions, and morals.