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| Odyssey, the. by Homer. Rieu, E.V., Trans. Baltimore, MA: Penguin Books Inc. 1964. | Homer's Odyssey, the great epic poem about the adventures of Odysseus during his return from the Trojan War and the drama of his homecoming, was translated by E. V Rieu to make Homer enjoyable for those who are unfamiliar with the Greek world. The result is a modern bestseller Indeed the Odyssey, with its well-knit plot, its psychological interest and its interplay of character, is the true ancestor of the long line of novels that have followed it. Homer's vitality and freshness are undimmed in Dr. Rieu's lucid and sensitive prose translation. |
| 101 Lessons of Tao. by Chan, Luke. West Chester OH: Benefactor Press. 1997. | "These ancient stories of Tao will cause you to both laugh and learn. Reading each story is like looking into a still pond, with one aspect of your life reflected back to you". Typical one page Tao tales such as "Squirrels know" for a lesson in hypocrisy and "A Bad-Tempered Fish" for Anger, Worry, Greed. Read on. |
| One Minute Nonsense. by De Mello, Anthony. Chicago, IL: Loyola Press. 1992. | A master's nonsense to his student reveals the deepest sense. A collection of anecdotes and short wisdom tales-all taking less than a minute to read, but a lifetime to ponder over. |
| One Minute Wisdom. by De Mello, Anthony. New York, NY: Doubleday. 1985. | One minute parables and lessons for contemplation and reflection. In One Minute Wisdom de Mello writes, "Wisdom can come without the slightest effort - in the time it takes to open your eyes." |
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