What are the secrets to a contented life? One of Rome's greatest and most influential poets, Horace (65-8 BCE), has been cherished by readers for more than two thousand years not only for his wit, style, and reflections on Roman society, but also for his wisdom about how to live a good life—above all else, a life of contentment in...

The poetry of Horace (born 65 BCE) is richly varied, its focus moving between public and private concerns, urban and rural settings, Stoic and Epicurean thought. Here is a new Loeb Classical Library edition of the great Roman poet's Odes and Epodes, a fluid translation facing the Latin text. Horace took pride in being the first Roman to write a...

The Odes of Horace are the cornerstone of lyric poetry in the Western world. This edition of the Odes was first published in the outstanding ‘red Macmillan’ series, in which it finally replaced the late nineteenth-century edition of T.E. Page. Quinn’s edition is designed to meet the need for a modern approach to students in upper school and university. He...

Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus, 65–8 BCE) was born at Venusia, the son of a freedman clerk who ensured he received a good education in Rome and Athens. Horace initially supported the ill-fated assassins of Caesar, which resulted in the loss of his property. He then became a secretary in the Treasury and began writing poetry. Maecenas, a lover of literature...

Horace has long been revered as the supreme lyric poet of the Augustan Age. In his perceptive introduction to this translation of The Complete Odes and Satires of Horace, Sidney Alexander engagingly spells out how the poet expresses values and traditions that remain unchanged in the deepest strata of Italian character two thousand years later. Horace shares with Italians of...

Twelve years after they were exposed and discredited in the book Dirty Politics, some of the most cynical people in New Zealand politics are back. The epitome is Jordan Williams, with his abysmal attitudes to women, morality-free fundraising as a lobbyist for the tobacco industry and – worst and most destructive in New Zealand’s recent history – him and his...

Bring Christmas closer one day at a time with this show-stopping Wasgij Advent Calendar - Christmas TV Special! There are 24 doors to open, each with its own 54-piece puzzle inside. It’s the busiest time of the year for Santa, not only because of all the presents he needs to deliver, but also because of the countless movies and TV...

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Window Designer - Bring amazing spiral Spirograph designs to your windows and mirrors! New Window Designer Tool - Press and hold the Window Designer tool firmly against a surface, and the Cyclex wheel makes it simple to draw intricate spiral designs! Can be compatible with other wet-erase markers. Fun for Kids - This Spirograph set is perfect for kids ages...

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Honour his legacy with the greatest gift of all—his story. The Official Hear Your Story Collection Your dad's story is more than just memories—it's a journey filled with wisdom, experiences, and defining moments that shaped his life. Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story is a guided journal that gives him the chance to share those stories in his own...

For real life - Bluey and her family have landed! This Bluey Tonie Set includes Bluey, Bingo, and Muffin, each packed with their very best adventures. From Grannies and Duck Cake disasters to Bin Night, Takeaway trouble, and full-on Muffin mayhem, there’s something for every kind of little listener. Expect big laughs, big feelings, and a few “trifficult” moments along...