Ancient & Classical
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The Wisdom of the Odyssey: Twenty-Four Life Lessons from Homer’s Epic
$19.95 Add to cart“Phil Cousineau always notices what nobody else does — a sure sign of a sharp writer. His odyssey through the Odyssey uncovers new sights at every site.”
— Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket, author- Author: Cousineau, Phil
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: June 30 2026
- ISBN10: 1955831270
- Language: English
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On Happiness: Gilded Pocket Edition
$12.99 Add to cart- Series: Arcturus Ornate Classics
- Author: Epicurus
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: June 02 2026
- ISBN10: 1398866199
- Language: English
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The Republic: Gilded Pocket Edition
$12.99 Read moreThis handsome collector’s edition presents Plato’s classic philosophical work, The Republic, featuring gold cover embossing and gilded page-edges.
The Republic is one of the earliest political treatis- Series: Arcturus Ornate Classics
- Author: Plato
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: February 24 2026
- ISBN10: 1398851450
- Language: English
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La Sabidur?a Es La Recompensa / Wisdom Takes Work: Learn. Apply. Repeat.
$21.95 Add to cartCORAJE. DISCIPLINA. JUSTICIA. SABIDUR?A.
Sabidur?a. Es imposible actuar bien sin ella. Es imposible vivir bien sin ella. Sin embargo, la sabidur?a es una virtud esquiva, y no existe una gu?a definitiv- Author: Holiday, Ryan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 384
- Publish Date: March 24 2026
- ISBN10: 6073866747
- Language: Spanish
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Uncovering Antioch: The Ancient City and Its Lost Treasures of Mosaic Art
$30.00 Read moreThe story of the making, loss, and recovery of some of the greatest treasures of antiquity, raising questions about ancient mosaic art and its creation, the work of archaeology, and museum practice.
I- Author: Kanigel, Robert
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 320
- Publish Date: August 25 2026
- ISBN10: 1668006251
- Language: English
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The Aeneid
$22.99 Read moreCrafted during the reign of Augustus Caesar at the outset of the Roman Empire, Virgil’s Aeneid is a tale of thrilling adventure, extreme adversity, doomed romance, fateful battles, and profound loss. … [more below]
- Author: Virgil
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 512
- Publish Date: June 23 2026
- ISBN10: 1324098554
- Language: English
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The Book of Stoicism: Essential Writings on Stoic Philosophy
$20.00 Read moreA timeless anthology of Stoic wisdom illuminating the enduring power of resilience, reason, and virtue
The Book of Stoicism is a curated collection of seminal writings that delve into the heart of Sto- Author: Hall, Manly P.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 720
- Publish Date: August 11 2026
- ISBN10: 1250437539
- Language: English
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Frommer’s Athens and the Greek Islands
$25.95 Read morePlanning a vacation to Greece is not a dummy-proof endeavor. Some Greek islands are struggling with overtourism; and Athens is a city that brings out strong feelings, both positive and negative, in tr… [more below]
- Series: Complete
- Author: Brewer, Stephen
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 442
- Publish Date: August 18 2026
- ISBN10: 1628876859
- Language: English
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Antigone
$12.00 Add to cartA stand-alone edition of Sophocles’s Antigone taken from Chicago’s renowned translations of the Greek tragedies.
Drawn from the authoritative third edition of the University of Chicago Press’s Comple- Author: Sophocles
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: January 06 2026
- ISBN10: 022684465X
- Language: English
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How to Be a (Happy) Skeptic: The Power of Doubt in a Meaningful Life–Lessons from Cicero’s Philosophy
$32.00 Add to cartCelebrated CUNY philosopher Massimo Pigliucci investigates the practical applications of Cicero’s skepticism, weaving together ancient wisdom, personal narrative, and practical insights to help reader… [more below]
- Author: Pigliucci, Massimo
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 352
- Publish Date: June 16 2026
- ISBN10: 9798217179671
- Language: English
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How to Compete: An Ancient Guide to the Virtues of Sports
$18.95 Add to cartAn energetic new translation of the ancient Greek satirist Lucian’s humorous and enlightening dialogue on the pros–and cons–of athletics, fitness, and competition
Sports and philosophy went hand in- Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
- Author: Lucian
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 208
- Publish Date: February 24 2026
- ISBN10: 0691281408
- Language: English
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How to Live: An Ancient Guide to a Happy Life
$18.95 Add to cartA vivid new translation in which the Stoic philosopher argues that virtue is the only path to contentment
Why are so many people unhappy when happiness can be attained by anyone who simply lives virtu- Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
- Author: Seneca
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: May 05 2026
- ISBN10: 0691255229
- Language: English
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Homer’s Odyssey: An Illustrated Retelling
$28.99 Add to cartA lush, illustrated prose edition of Homer’s Odyssey, written by American classical scholar Barry Powell and featuring beautiful, woodcut-style artwork
Soon to be a major motion picture directed by Ch- Author: Powell, Barry B.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 256
- Publish Date: June 16 2026
- ISBN10: 9798217035564
- Language: English
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Meditaciones (Edaf)
$8.95 Read moreA collection of personal writings covering an array of topics. Marcus delves into spiritual reflections and exercises, which he developed as a leader, in his struggled to understand himself and make s… [more below]
- Author: Aurelius, Marcus
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 176
- Publish Date: February 15 2021
- ISBN10: 8441440271
- Language: Spanish
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DAO de Jing
$17.99 Add to cartThis bold new translation by two brilliant poets offers a contemporary perspective on a timeless masterpiece of Daoist scripture, introducing Dao De Jing to a new audience while retaining the majesty
- Author: Laozi
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: February 17 2026
- ISBN10: 1324123443
- Language: English
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How to Think Like a Roman Emperor: The Stoic Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius
$32.00 Add to cart“This book is a wonderful introduction to one of history’s greatest figures: Marcus Aurelius. His life and this book are a clear guide for those facing adversity, seeking tranquility and pursuing exce
- Author: Robertson, Donald J.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: April 02 2019
- ISBN10: 1250196620
- Language: English
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How to Travel: An Ancient Guide for the Modern Tourist
$18.95 Add to cartA transporting anthology of ancient Greek and Roman travel writings that capture the thrill of exploration and discovery–from Europe to the Holy Land and Egypt to India
At long last, a travel guide t- Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
- Author: Herodotus
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 232
- Publish Date: May 05 2026
- ISBN10: 0691259062
- Language: English
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How to Be Stoic: An Ancient Guide to Keeping Calm
$18.95 Add to cartAn inviting new translation of essential selections from Marcus Aurelius’s Meditations, distilling the timeless wisdom of one of Stoicism’s most influential works
How do you keep calm when the world s- Series: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Readers
- Author: Aurelius, Marcus
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 216
- Publish Date: May 05 2026
- ISBN10: 0691244650
- Language: English
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The Enchiridion (Deluxe, Hardbound Edition)
$9.99 Add to cartThe Enchiridion, a manual of Stoic philosophy, is a collection of Greek philosopher Epictetus’s teachings and a valuable tool for living a more peaceful, productive life.
- Informal, practical, and clear
- Author:
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 48
- Publish Date: January 01 2026
- ISBN10: 144134781X
- Language: English
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In the Blood: Poems
$18.00 Add to cartA new edition of the first book of poems from the Pulitzer Prize winner Carl Phillips, with a new afterword.
I am no mystic. I know
nothing rises that doesn’t
know how to already.
In my ears, only the- Author: Phillips, Carl
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 128
- Publish Date: March 17 2026
- ISBN10: 0374608865
- Language: English
