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  • How to Say No

    An Ancient Guide to the Art of Cynicism

    by Diogenes, M. D. Usher ...
    Series series Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
    An entertaining and enlightening collection of ancient writings about the philosophers who advocated simple living and rejected unthinking conformityThe Cynics were ancient Greek philosophers who stood athwart the flood of society’s material excess, unexamined conventions, and even norms of politeness and thundered “No!” Diogenes, the most famous Cynic, wasn’t shy about literally extending his ... Read more

    $21.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Cynic Philosophers

    from Diogenes to Julian

    by Lucian, Diogenes of Sinope, Emperor Julian ...
    Translated by Robert Dobbin ...
    'Poverty does not consist in the want of money,' I answered, 'nor is begging to be deplored. Poverty consists in the desire to have everything, and through violent means if necessary'From their founding in the fifth century BC and for over 800 years, the Cynic philosophers sought to cure humanity of greed and vice with their proposal of living simply. They guaranteed happiness to their adherents ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • Sayings and Anecdotes

    with Other Popular Moralists

    by Diogenes the Cynic ...
    Translated by Robin Hard ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    'many men compete in digging and kicking but no one at all in the pursuit of human excellence.' Diogenes the Cynic is best remembered today for having lived in a storage-jar, and walking the streets with a lamp in daylight, looking for an honest man. Such stories formed part of a rich tradition of sayings and anecdotes; his biting wit and eccentric behaviour were legendary, and it was by means of ... Read more

    $8.09 CAD

  • The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers

    by Diogenes Laertius ...
    The book is organized into ten books, each focusing on different philosophers, including Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, and Epicurus, among others. Diogenes Laertius employs a blend of historical narrative, anecdotes, and quotations to paint a vivid picture of each philosopher’s character and intellectual contributions. He highlights their distinctive views on ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Complete Works of Diogenes Laertius (Delphi Classics)

    by Diogenes Laertius, Delphi Classics ...
    Series Book 37 - Delphi Ancient Classics
    Diogenes Laertius’ compendium on the lives and doctrines of Greek and Italian philosophers ranges over three centuries, from Thales to Epicurus, carefully compiled from hundreds of sources and enriched with numerous quotations. This comprehensive eBook presents Diogenes’ complete extant works, with beautiful illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)* ... Read more

    $2.73 CAD

  • Building a Career in Cybersecurity

    The Strategy and Skills You Need to Succeed

    by Yuri Diogenes ...
    THE INSIDER'S GUIDE TO LAUNCHING AND ACCELERATING YOUR CYBERSECURITY CAREERCybersecurity is one of the world's fastest growing, most exciting fields--but that doesn't mean it's easy to enter the industry and succeed. Now there's a complete guide to creating a great cybersecurity career, whether you're migrating to cybersecurity from another field or already a cybersecurity professional.Building a ... Read more

    $33.99 CAD

  • Ancient Philosophy: The Lives and Wisdom of Eminent Philosophers

    by Diogenes Laertius ...
    Translated by Charles Duke Yonge ...
    Ancient Philosophy brings together the ideas, character, and personal histories of the foundational minds of the ancient world, revealing philosophy not as abstraction, but as lived practice.Rather than presenting philosophy as distant or academic, this book restores its original purpose: guidance for living well. The wisdom here is concise, practical, and grounded in everyday concerns, such as ... Read more

    $11.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers

    by Diogenes Laertius ...
    Translated by C.D. Yonge ...
    Chios Classics brings literature's greatest works back to life for new generations. All our books contain a linked table of contents.The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers is a classic collection of biographies written during the 3rd century A.D. ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Audiobook

    Starship Express

    by John Walker, Ethan Kramer ...
    Narrated by Diogenes Dreamer ...
    Series Audiobook 1 - Starship Express

    Unabridged

    10 hours 29 min

    Nelson Tuckey tells the best stories in Sunningdale Psychiatric.Alien worlds. Impossible deliveries. A ship he calls The Lost Princess. Reed is just an orderly, but he listens anyway. The stories keep the old man calm. And besides, everyone knows they're not true. A space courier locked away on the fourth floor? Please.Then the old man dies. And leaves Reed a shoebox.Inside: pages of coded notes ... Read more

    $23.29 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Lives and Opinions of Eminent Philosophers

    by Diogenes Laërtius ...
    Accordingly Clitarchus, in his twelfth book, says that the Gymnosophists despise death, and that the Chaldæans study astronomy and the science of soothsaying—that the Magi occupy themselves about the service to be paid to the gods, and about sacrifices and prayers, as if they were the only people to whom the deities listen: and that they deliver accounts of the existence and generation of the gods ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Stoic Six Pack 5 - The Cynics (Illustrated)

    An Introduction to Cynic Philosophy, The Moral Sayings of Publius Syrus, Life of Antisthenes, The Symposium (Book IV), Life of Diogenes and Life of Crates

    by Diogenes Laërtius. ...
    "I would rather go mad than feel pleasure."- Antisthenes.For Cynics the secret to happiness was living a life of virtue in harmony with Nature with only the bare essentials necessary for survival. They rejected materialism and were free of belongings. Many were homeless and proud of it. The Cynics emphasized the value of self-sufficiency, or autarkeia. They ate one (vegetarian) meal a day and made ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Leading AI Transformation

    Strategy, Governance, and Security Considerations

    by Yuri Diogenes ...
    Principal Microsoft cybersecurity leader Yuri Diogenes delivers a practical playbook for leading enterprise AI transformation with strategy, governance, and secure Microsoft AI adoption!Lead with confidence through the full lifecycle of enterprise AI adoption with Leading AI Transformation: Strategy, Governance, and Security Considerations by Yuri Diogenes. Written for business and technology ... Read more

    $31.99 CAD