Bøger af Mary Cross

""Stories of Great Men, Taken from Plutarch"" is a book written by Mary Cross in 1885. The book is a collection of stories about famous men from ancient Greece and Rome, as told by the Greek historian Plutarch. The stories include biographical information about famous figures such as Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, and Cicero. Each chapter tells the story of a different man, detailing their life, accomplishments, and legacy. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all ages. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, and provides insight into the lives of some of the most important figures of classical civilization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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""Stories of Great Men, Taken from Plutarch"" is a book written by Mary Cross and published in 1885. The book is a collection of stories about famous men from ancient Greece and Rome, as told by the Greek historian Plutarch. The book includes stories about Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Marcus Aurelius, and many other influential figures from history. Each story provides a glimpse into the lives of these great men, detailing their accomplishments, struggles, and personal characteristics. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all ages and backgrounds. Overall, ""Stories of Great Men, Taken from Plutarch"" is a fascinating and informative read that offers a unique perspective on some of the most important figures in history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This fascinating book illustrates how human behavior regarding money is triggered by emotion and powered by our psychic makeup, empowering readers to better understand their own behavior and decision making with money.Beyond being an essential medium of exchange, money carries deep psychological significance: having enough of it confers power and status and provides the potential to sustain our lifestyle and fulfill our desires. Not having money triggers a breadth of negative emotions. This book explores the psychological payload money carries and the emotional effects it generates, allowing readers to better understand people's behavior with money and its effects on their own lives. The Emotional Life of Money: How Money Changes the Way We Think and Feel identifies common hang-ups and anxieties about money; summarizes current academic research on money behavior and how people make decisions about their money; discusses the newest branch of economics, behavioral economics; and explores the possibility of the disappearance of cash in the digital future. General readers will be able to comprehend why money has often generated intense feelings of desire, greed, envy, elation, and other emotions, as well as sense of status; and undergraduate students in psychology, economics, and sociology courses will benefit from learning about the latest research on behavior economics and the powerful psychological and emotional effects of money.

This book compiles entries on 100 consumer products-ten per decade-that figured prominently in the rise of consumer culture in the United States, telling the story behind the century's most popular products, slogans, and symbols. A unique format provides glimpses into American popular culture from each decade in the century.

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