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New Releases by John Payne

John Payne is the author of Songs of Life and Death (2025), The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night (2025), Pericles, Prince of Tyre; a Novel (2025), The Tragical Comedy, or Comical Tragedy, of Punch and Judy (2024), Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens (2022).

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Songs of Life and Death

release date: Nov 17, 2025
Songs of Life and Death
Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The Antigonos publishing house specialises in the publication of reprints of historical books. We make sure that these works are made available to the public in good condition in order to preserve their cultural heritage.

The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night

release date: May 22, 2025
The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night
This is Volume 2 of John Payne's complete English translation of "The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night," also known as the "Arabian Nights." This collection of Middle Eastern and South Asian stories and folk tales compiled in Arabic during the Islamic Golden Age has entertained readers for centuries. Payne's translation is known for its faithfulness to the original Arabic text and its meticulous scholarship. These timeless tales transport the reader to a world of genies, magic carpets, and daring adventures, offering a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Middle East and its enduring storytelling tradition. Volume 2 continues the captivating narratives, promising further enchantment and wonder. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pericles, Prince of Tyre; a Novel

release date: May 22, 2025
Pericles, Prince of Tyre; a Novel
Rediscover the captivating tale of “Pericles, Prince of Tyre; a Novel, †an intriguing work attributed to both John Payne Collier and George Wilkins, with contributions from Tycho Mommsen. This historical novel reimagines the Shakespearean play, delving into the perilous adventures of Prince Pericles as he navigates treacherous seas and political intrigues. Set against a backdrop of ancient cities and maritime quests, the narrative unfolds with dramatic twists and turns, exploring themes of identity, exile, and redemption. This edition offers a unique opportunity to experience a lesser-known facet of Shakespearean-era storytelling, blending historical elements with a classic adventure narrative. A must-read for enthusiasts of historical fiction and Shakespearean adaptations alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Tragical Comedy, or Comical Tragedy, of Punch and Judy

release date: Apr 01, 2024
The Tragical Comedy, or Comical Tragedy, of Punch and Judy
"The Tragical Comedy, or Comical Tragedy, of Punch and Judy" by John Payne Collier is a whimsical and satirical play that delves into the absurdities of human nature through the lens of the classic puppet show. Drawing inspiration from the traditional Punch and Judy puppet performances, Collier's work offers a playful yet incisive commentary on the follies and foibles of society. Set in a world populated by larger-than-life characters, including the irrepressible puppet Punch and his long-suffering wife Judy, the play unfolds as a series of comedic vignettes that explore themes of power, violence, and moral ambiguity. As Punch wreaks havoc with his slapstick antics and reckless behavior, he inadvertently exposes the darker aspects of human nature, from greed and cruelty to hubris and folly.

Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens

release date: Aug 09, 2022
Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens
Essential reading for parents of grade schoolers through teens experiencing bullying, social exclusion, and teasing—with uplifting stories from young adults who have navigated those experiences and triumphed. The tween and teen years are rife with intense social challenges in school, friendships, sports, and other activities where instances of teasing, bullying, social exclusion and marginalization are unfortunately all too common. Social media has only made this behavior easier and more insidious. But when kids ages 9 and up can be coached by a parent to respond effectively, manage their emotions in social situations, and recognize their own self-worth, they can reclaim a sense of their own power and develop skills like resilience, social and emotional intelligence and compassion for life. Kim John Payne, a leading education consultant and parenting expert, and Luis Fernando Llosa, a writer and longtime sports coach, offer guidance and practical advice to parents, along with ten inspirational stories in the voice of young adults who have navigated bullying, teasing and social exclusion—and triumphed. The Emotionally Resilient Child gives tweens and teens the tools to address the problem themselves and develop mastery over the situation—rather than having parents step in and try to "fix" things. This book also gives parents vital proactive strategies to help build strong family relationships, trust and connection, so that kids can be better prepared for the inevitable social challenges life brings.

Being at Your Best When Your Kids Are at Their Worst

release date: Sep 29, 2020
Being at Your Best When Your Kids Are at Their Worst
A practical, meditative approach that can be used in the moment to help you stay calm and balanced when your child's behavior is pushing you to your limit--by the popular author of Simplicity Parenting. When children are at their most difficult and challenging situations arise, how can we react in a way that reflects our family values and expectations? Often, when children “push our buttons,” we find ourselves reacting in ways that are far from our principles, often further inflaming a situation. When our children are at their worst, they need us to be at our best—or as close to it as we can be. Educator and family counselor Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting, offers techniques that simply and directly shift these damaging patterns in communication and parental behavior. These grounded and practical strategies will help you: • Slow down the interaction • Be more in control of your reactions • Open up a much wider range of helpful responses • Sense what your child’s deeper needs are even though they are misbehaving • Respond in a way that gives your child a feeling of being heard and still puts a boundary in place Payne’s meditative approach can be done anywhere, anytime; it lifts you out of old, unwanted patterns of action-reaction and prepares you so that the voice you speak with is closer to the parent you want to be. His concrete and simple techniques can help you, and your children, be at your best, even in the most challenging of times.

Tales From the Arabic (Complete)

release date: Sep 28, 2020

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio

release date: Jul 30, 2020
The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
Reproduction of the original: The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio by John Payne

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio (Il Boccaccio)

release date: Oct 13, 2018
The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio (Il Boccaccio)
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Poems of François Villon

release date: Feb 08, 2018
Poems of François Villon
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Of the Imitation of Christ

release date: May 24, 2016
Of the Imitation of Christ
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A Book of Roxburghe Ballads

release date: May 20, 2016
A Book of Roxburghe Ballads
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

One Thousand and One Nights - Complete Arabian Nights Collection (Delphi Classics)

release date: Dec 09, 2015
One Thousand and One Nights - Complete Arabian Nights Collection (Delphi Classics)
The exotic tales of the Arabian Nights have charmed and delighted readers across the world for almost a millennia. The collection features hundreds of magical Middle Eastern and Indian stories, including the famous first appearances of Aladdin, Ali Baba and Sindbad the Sailor. This eBook presents a comprehensive collection of translations of ‘One Thousand and One Nights’, with numerous illustrations, rare texts, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to ‘One Thousand and One Nights’ * Concise introductions to the translations * 5 different translations, with individual contents tables * Features Burton’s seminal 16 volume translation * Excellent formatting of the texts * Some tales are illustrated with their original artwork * Features Edward William Lane’s guide to ARABIAN SOCIETY IN THE MIDDLE AGES – the perfect accompaniment to reading ‘One Thousand and One Nights’ Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Translations ONE THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS JONATHAN SCOTT 1811 TRANSLATION JOHN PAYNE 1884 TRANSLATION RICHARD FRANCIS BURTON 1885 TRANSLATION ANDREW LANG 1885 TRANSLATION JULIA PARDOE 1857 ADAPTATION The Guide ARABIAN SOCIETY IN THE MIDDLE AGES by Edward William Lane Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

Burke, Select Works

release date: Sep 01, 2015
Burke, Select Works
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Simplicity Parenting

release date: Aug 31, 2010
Simplicity Parenting
Today’s busier, faster society is waging an undeclared war on childhood. With too much stuff, too many choices, and too little time, children can become anxious, have trouble with friends and school, or even be diagnosed with behavioral problems. Now internationally renowned family consultant Kim John Payne helps parents reclaim for their children the space and freedom that all kids need for their attention to deepen and their individuality to flourish. Simplicity Parenting offers inspiration, ideas, and a blueprint for change: • Streamline your home environment. Reduce the amount of toys, books, and clutter—as well as the lights, sounds, and general sensory overload. • Establish rhythms and rituals. Discover ways to ease daily tensions, create battle-free mealtimes and bedtimes, and tell if your child is overwhelmed. • Schedule a break in the schedule. Establish intervals of calm and connection in your child’s daily torrent of constant doing. • Scale back on media and parental involvement. Manage your children’s “screen time” to limit the endless deluge of information and stimulation. A manifesto for protecting the grace of childhood, Simplicity Parenting is an eloquent guide to bringing new rhythms to bear on the lifelong art of raising children.

Catalonia

release date: Jan 01, 2009
Catalonia
This is a comprehensive view of Catalan history and culture from its classical and medieval origins right up until 2004. Payne's personal tone brings alive highlights of Catalan history and leading personalities of its cultural life.

Letters on a Regicide Peace

release date: Jan 01, 1999
Letters on a Regicide Peace
Part of a three-volume set, this text presents selected work of Edmund Burke on English history and political thought. This third volume presents his "Letters on a Regicide Peace"(1795-1796). The first volume contains Burke's defence of the American colonists' complaints of British policy and includes "Thoughts on the Cause of the Present Discontents"(1770), "Speech on American Taxation"(1774), and "Speech on Conciliation"(1775). Volume Two in the set consists of Burke's "Reflections on the Revolution in France". The text includes notes and introductory essays by E. J. Payne.

Alaeddin and the Enchanted Lamp ; Zein Ul Asnam and the King of the Jinn

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The Book of the Thousand Nights and One Night, Volume I (Esprios Classics)

Catalogue of the Valuable Library of the Late John Payne Collier

Notes and Emendations to the Text of Shakespeare's Plays

Extracts from the registers of the Stationers company of works entered for publication between the gears 1557 and 1570. With notes and illustrations by John Payne Collier

A Book of Roxburghe Ballads, Ed. by John Payne Collier

New Facts Regarding the Life of Shakespeare. In a Letter to Thomas Amyot (etc.)

Geographical Extracts, Forming a General View of Earth and Nature... Illustrated with Maps

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