The Enchiridion: Pocket Edition

Who says life has no handbook? The Enchiridion is a short handbook of advicefor living a good ife compiled by Arrian, a 2nd-century disciple of the Greek philosopher Epictetus. Epictetus taught that philosophy is a way of life and not just a theoretical discipline. This edition, translated by Elizabeth Carter, is 4 by 6 inches, 50 pages, making it small enough to fit easily in a pocket or purse. The font size is 12 point for easier reading. Next time you're stuck in line you can pull it out for a good dose of tranquility.