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  Plato's Meno

  Plato

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  A dialogue between Socrates and Meno probes the subject of ethics. Can goodness be taught? If it can, then we should be able to find teachers capable of instructing others about what is good and bad, right and wrong, or just and unjust. Socrates and Meno are unable to identify teachers of ethics, and we are left wondering how such knowledge could be acquired.
   
  To answer that puzzle, Socrates questions one of Meno’s servants in an attempt to show that we know fundamental ideas by recollecting them.

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  Leviathan

  Thomas Hobbes

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  Leviathan or The Matter, Forme and Power of a Commonwealth Ecclesiasticall and Civil, commonly referred to as Leviathan, is a book written by Thomas Hobbes (15881679) and published in 1651 (revised Latin edition 1668). Its name derives from the biblical Leviathan. The work concerns the structure of society and legitimate government, and is regarded as one of the earliest and most influential examples of social contract theory. Written during the English Civil War (16421651), it argues for a social contract and rule by an absolute sovereign. Hobbes wrote that civil war and the brute situation of a state of nature ("the war of all against all") could be avoided only by a strong, undivided government.

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  The Montessori Difference -...

  Angeline Stoll Lillard

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  Montessori is the oldest and most widespread alternative educational system available today. In the United States alone, Montessori is implemented in thousands of schools, including over 600 public ones. Its main claim is that the pedagogy is closely aligned with developmental science and that given the appropriate environment, infants and children develop themselves. Yet studies of the outcomes of this form of education have thus far been scattered, with no intensive qualitative review to inform parents, teachers, administrators, researchers, and school districts of what we know about Montessori's outcomes. The Montessori Difference examines and synthesizes the existing body of research on the outcomes of Montessori education to consider the efficacy of a Montessori education. It introduces the main tenets of Montessori education; reviews academic outcomes in literacy, math, and social-emotional outcomes like executive function and wellbeing; and offers a primer on how to interpret research, including meta-analyses, the pros and cons of different research designs to study school outcomes, and effect sizes. In doing so, it dispels some of the myths of Montessori and considers the challenges and opportunities inherent in the broader implementation of Montessori schooling. Pointing out both weaknesses and strengths in the existing literature, Angeline Stoll Lillard weaves together evidence from the highest quality studies to conclude when and how the research suggests this century-old way of educating makes a difference in the outcomes of children.

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  William Powell and Myrna Loy:...

  Editors Charles River

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  It is something of a cliché to say that an actor’s life was like a movie he or she might have starred in, but in the case of Myrna Loy, the cliché is true. It is easy to picture her as a little girl, riding the range with her rancher father, sitting around the table and participating charmingly in family discussions of current events. It is not hard to imagine the camera panning to her first and then second visits to Hollywood, her backlot tour, and starry-eyed decision to become an actress. There would have to be some drama, which the story of her father’s untimely death would provide, along with some sort of deathbed promise made to him to care for the rest of the family. Her mother would be brave but resolute as she moved her young family to California. The lighting on set would brighten and the tempo of the background would pick up as she walked down the Los Angeles streets. Then, her big break would come. The camera would show her first comical meeting with William Powell and then a spinning scene of ticket after ticket being sold to their new picture, The Thin Man.  
  While older silent film stars like Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton reached the peak of Hollywood, some actors born near the beginning of the 20th century were ready to capitalize. Though actors like Humphrey Bogart and Cary Grant remain household names, and actresses like Greta Garbo are still widely remembered, few had careers that enjoyed the success of William Powell. In a career spanning several decades, Powell would receive three Oscar nominations for Best Actor for critically acclaimed movies, so it is somewhat ironic that he is mostly remembered today for his association with the more famous Myrna Loy. One thing that helped Powell’s career along in the old days when Hollywood would only cast white actors in major roles, no matter what the nationality of the character was supposed to be, were his dark good looks.

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  How Thinking Higher Changes...

  Victoria David

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  Are you ready to transcend your current limitations and achieve a life beyond your wildest dreams? In "How Thinking Higher Changes Everything: The Power of Discipline," bestselling author Victoria David reveals the profound secret to lasting transformation: the symbiotic relationship between elevated thought and disciplined action. 
  This groundbreaking book isn't just about positive thinking; it's a deep dive into the practical mechanics of reshaping your reality from the inside out. Discover how to cultivate a mindset that effortlessly attracts success, clarity, and fulfillment, while simultaneously harnessing the quiet, consistent power of discipline to turn those thoughts into tangible results. 
  You will learn to:Master Your Mindset: Shift from limiting beliefs to expansive possibilities, opening doors you never knew existed.Harness the Force of Discipline: Understand how consistent, focused action amplifies your intentions and accelerates your progress.Unleash Hidden Strengths: Tap into an inner reservoir of resilience, creativity, and determination.Redefine Your Reality: See how changing your thinking literally changes your experience of the world around you.Create Lasting Change: Build sustainable habits that ensure continuous growth and elevate every facet of your life. 
  If you're tired of fleeting motivation and ready for a profound, permanent shift, "How Thinking Higher Changes Everything" is your essential guide. Prepare to revolutionize your internal world and witness the extraordinary ripple effect on your entire life.

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  A Rare Recording of TS Eliot...

  T S Eliot

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  Thomas Stearns Eliot (September 26, 1888 - January 4, 1965) was an American-British poet, essayist and playwright. He is considered to be one of the 20th century's greatest poets, as well as a central figure in English-language Modernist poetry. His use of language, writing style, and verse structure reinvigorated English poetry. He is also noted for his critical essays, which often re-evaluated long-held cultural beliefs.

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