You Pick! Antique 1915 Hardcover Book from Mental Efficiency Series | Character, Common Sense, Poise, Practicality, Personality, & More
Your choice of a book from the 1915 Mental Efficiency Series published by Funk & Wagnalls Company.
Each book has a copyright date of 1915 and is published by Funk & Wagnalls Company, printed in USA. Authors vary by book.
“CHARACTER: How to Strengthen It” by D. Starke. Translated by Lorenzo O’Rourke, M.A. Contains 132 pages.
— Contents include: What Constitutes Strength of Character, Calmness in Strength, Physical Pain and the Power of Character, Opposing the Assaults of Destiny, The Struggle Against Enfeebling Sentiment, Fear and Strength of Character, Exercises of the Intellect for Acquiring Strength of Character, Physical Exercises for Developing Strength of Character, Strength of Character in Business, Strength of Character in Every-day Life, & Happiness and Strength of Character.
“COMMON SENSE: How to Exercise It” by Yoritomo-Tashi. Annotated by B. Dangennes. Translated by Mme. Léon J. Berthelot de La Boileverie. Contains 183 pages.
— Contents include: Common Sense: What Is It?, The Fight Against Illusion, The Development of the Reasoning Power, Common Sense and Impulse, The Dangers of Sentimentality, The Utility of Common Sense in Daily Life, Power of Deduction, How to Acquire Common Sense, Common Sense and Action, The Most Thorough Business Man, Common Sense and Self-Control, & Common Sense Does Not Exclude Great Aspirations.
“POISE: How to Attain It” by D. Starke. Translated by Francis Medhurst, D.Litt. Contains 159 pages.
— Contents include: The Need of Poise in Life, The Enemies of Poise, War on Timidity, Modesty and Effrontery Contrasted, Physical Exercises to Acquire Poise, Four Series of Physical Exercises, Practical Exercises for Obtaining Poise, & The Supreme Achievement.
“PRACTICALITY: How to Acquire It” by R. Nicolle. Translated by Francis Medhurst, D.Litt. Contains 145 pages.
— Contents include: What is Practicality?, Experience, The Stock in Trade of the Practical, The False Practical Sense—Errors in Foresight, The Practical Sense in the Struggle for Life, Nations and People’s with the Practical Sense, Woman: Has She the Practical Spirit?, The Practical Spirit in the Child, & How to Acquire the Practical Sense.
“INFLUENCE: How to Exert It” by Yoritomo-Tashi. Translated by Dora Knowlton Ranous and Herbert G. Wintersgill. Contains 188 pages.
— Contents include: By the Increase and Spread of Psychic Forces, By Persuasion, The Influence of the Eye, Through Clearness of Speech, By Setting Good Example, By Psychic Influence, By Decision, By Rational Ambition, By Perserverance, By the Prestige Gained from Concentration, By Confidence, & Acquisition of Dominating Power.
“TIMIDITY: How to Overcome It” by Yoritomo-Tashi. Translated by Mary W. Artois. Contains 179 pages.
— Contents include: A Mistaken Virtue, How to Prevent the Growth of Timidity, Timidity and Exaggerated Self-Confidence, Timidity the Enemy of Health, Timidity and Family Life, Timidity the Parent of Envy, Estheticism and Timidity, Timidity and Business, The Praise of Audacity, The Acquisition of Poise, The Recognition of One’s Worth, & The Right Attitude.
“PERSONALITY: How to Build It” by H. Laurent. Translated by Richard Duffy. Contains 120 pages.
— Contents include: What Is Personality?, The Qualities Necessary to Form Personality, Paying Attention to the Opinion of Others, Caution: Rational and Clear-sighted, Mistakes to be Avoided, Exaggerated Errors, Be Original But Retain the Esteem of Others, The Adroit Arriver, Obstacles to Overcome, & Personality, How to Exert It.
All books are in good condition. May have some minor wear as expected with age. These books are 100 years old!
Please note listing is for ONE book.