Tales Of Wit And Wisdom

Tales Of Wit And Wisdom
Author: Christopher Baretto
Publisher: Harper Collins
Total Pages: 100
Release: 2021-03-25
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9354222668

A kingdom's choicest fools gather at court, a young man makes a fortune from a dead mouse, a barber helps measure the earth with bullock carts and other such incredible tales of wit and wisdom. A delightful collection of stories of the witty Birbal from Akbar's court, Tenali Raman from Krishnadeva Raya's Vijaynagar Empire and Gopal Bhand from Raja Krishna Chandra's court in Bengal and many more! Adapted from the original AMAR CHITRA KATHA comics into a Chapter Book for the first time!

Lizard Tales

Lizard Tales
Author: Ron Shirley
Publisher: EME Press
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2010-12-11
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 0984295348

Reality TV star Shirley shares the hard-learned life lessons he has accumulated over the years, filled with side-splitting humor and liberally sprinkled with the Ronisms that have become his trademark.

Ancient Tales of Wit and Wisdom

Ancient Tales of Wit and Wisdom
Author: Anant Pai
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha
Total Pages: 166
Release: 1999-01-01
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 8189999192

Collection of the following titles: A Bag of Gold Coin, Choice of Friends, How Friends are Parted, Tiger and the Woodpecker, Friends and Foes.

Akbar and Birbal

Akbar and Birbal
Author: Amita Sarin
Publisher: Penguin UK
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2016-06-17
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 8184750064

Mango trees are court witnesses Magical sticks identify thieves Birbal must take a trip to heaven The friendship between Emperor Akbar and his minister Birbal created history—and some delightful stories! The tales of Akbar and Birbal have been passed on from generation to generation, enthralling young and old listeners alike. This book brings together a selection of these stories, along with fascinating historical details about the Mughal court, the emperor and his witty courtier. With well-researched introductions to each aspect of Mughal life, Amita Sarin recreates Akbar’s court in all its grandeur and vitality. The stories in this collection are both amusing and thought-provoking, both historical and timeless.

Women's Wit and Wisdom: A Book Of Quotations

Women's Wit and Wisdom: A Book Of Quotations
Author: Susan L. Rattiner
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 81
Release: 2012-05-22
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0486111857

Over 400 memorable quotes from the last 2,500 years by Sappho, Queen Elizabeth I, Harriet Tubman, Susan B. Anthony, Eleanor Roosevelt, Erma Bombeck, Oprah Winfrey, and many others. A delight!

Whiskers, Wit, and Wisdom

Whiskers, Wit, and Wisdom
Author: Niki Anderson
Publisher: Howard Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013-02-16
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781476738147

This charming gift book is chock-full of endearing true stories about cats, and niki anderson makes spot-on observations about life based on these adorable furry tales. The beauty of God’s creation is evident in the lives of all of His creatures—and His wisdom is uniquely expressed in the delightful behaviors of the feline! A special bond naturally develops between cats and their owners, and we have so much to learn about living gracefully. In Whiskers, Wit, and Wisdom, Niki Anderson teaches us how to glean life lessons from our relationships with our cats. Cats do the funniest—and wisest—things! From being brazenly courageous to delightfully optimistic, sweetly loyal to having a fierce sense of honor, cats demonstrate that they have traits that most people only hope for. Clever elements sprinkle this cute volume, such as a “Purr-rayer,” a short prayer that reinforces the core message of an anecdote about a cat, “The Tail End,” brief lines which provide practical factual information that is both useful and fascinating, “Kitt Wit,” a humorous quip that enhances the story, and “Bio-note,” a few sentences that describe each cat’s owner. Whiskers, Wit, and Wisdom is a must-have volume for cat lovers that is sure to brighten their day and make them look at their cats in a whole new light!

Tales of Wisdom and Wonder

Tales of Wisdom and Wonder
Author: Hugh Lupton
Publisher: Barefoot Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-04
Genre: Folklore
ISBN: 9781782853978

A collection of seven tales from around the world featuring remarkable animals and extraordinary people reminding us of how vast and mysterious the world is and how our lives can be transformed in the most unexpected circumstances.

Oscar Wilde's Wit and Wisdom

Oscar Wilde's Wit and Wisdom
Author: Oscar Wilde
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 67
Release: 2012-03-01
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0486111008

Amusing, thought-provoking epigrams, aphorisms, and other jests from the plays, essays, and lively conversation of Oscar Wilde offer a feast of humorous and profound quips. Nearly 400 quotes.

The Wit & Wisdom of Ratan Tata

The Wit & Wisdom of Ratan Tata
Author: Ratan Tata
Publisher: Hay House, Inc
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2018-01-10
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN: 9385827308

In times of adversity, you have two choices — you can either steal yourself away from the situation or steel yourself up towards it. For Ratan Tata, the choice was made early on. To be given the reins to India’s largest business conglomerate can be extremely daunting. But Ratan Tata’s takeover as the chairman of the Tata group proved that what is already great can be made even better. His legacy has the innate power to inspire great leadership. His success can motivate any beyond words. But, if how the world sees you is a result of how well you communicate, Ratan Tata’s wisdom is unmatchable. This book contains his simplicity, his determination, his defining moments, his generosity, his learning curve, his humility and his intellectual curiosity. From a man who has lived his days redefining success, his experiences and learnings can brighten the light at the end of any entrepreneurial tunnel. If ever, on your journey of life, you need a little nudge, a push or a spark, this book will never fail to deliver. Not even for a nano second.