Aesop's FablesBy Aesop Translated by George Fyler Townsend The Wolf and the Lamb Wolf, meeting with a Lamb astray from the fold, resolved not to lay violent hands on him, but to find some plea to justify to the Lamb the Wolf's right to eat him. He thus addressed him: "Sirrah, last year you...
In the theatre there are 1,500 cameras rolling at the same time- in the cinema, only one,” as quoted by Orson Welles, the prolific director of the most studied film of all time, Citizen Kane. Within the last century cinema has grown from pioneering silent films into orchestrated musicals, “spaghetti...
Looking to start a career in carpentry? Carpenters work with wood and are often employed in the construction industry. Some carpenters are able to make it on their own making custom furniture. If you would like to pursue a career as a carpenter, consider these five tips that...
James Monroe was the fifth President of the United States and considered the last Founding Father of America from the Virginia Dynasty and Republican generation. Monroe was born on April 28, 1758 in Westmoreland County, Virginia, to Spence Monroe, a planter and carpenter, and Elizabeth Jones, an...
Do you like working with your hands? Do you enjoy building things? Then a career in furniture making might just be perfect for you. We've put together following guide to help you prepare for a career as a furniture maker and have the best shot at doing something you love. High...
The MeditationsBy Marcus Aurelius Written 167 A.C.E.Translated by George Long Book One From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper. From the reputation and remembrance of my father, modesty and a manly character. From my mother, piety and beneficence, and...
TimaeusBy Plato Written 360 B.C.E Translated by Benjamin Jowett Persons of the Dialogue-SOCRATES- CRITIAS- TIMAEUS- HERMOCRATES Socrates. One, two, three; but where, my dear Timaeus, is the fourth of those who were yesterday my guests and are to be my entertainers to-day? Timaeus. He...
The time has come (the Walrus said) to stop being pacified by safe, soft-pedaled words like ‘recession,’ ‘slump’ or ‘dip in the market.‘ Let’s face the facts, folks: Times are hard; money’s tight. The price of everything from gas to grapes skyrockets,...
Mechanic’s Lien protects contractors who work on a property. It guarantees that they will be compensated for their work, and allows them to go to court if time has passed without receiving payment. The deadline for payment and the degree of compensation they can obtain varies according to the laws...
Do you enjoy working with wood? Are you good at building things? If so, a career in cabinet making could be the perfect job for you. If you think you'd like to give it a shot, we've put together following guide to help you make the most out of your career as a cabinet maker.High...
