J. Robertson Books

Toward the end of The Apology, Socrates makes a statement that resonates even with those who have never read Plato: "I tell you that ... examining both myself and others is really the very best thing that a man can do, and that life without this sort of examination is not worth living" (p. 63). The Apology, Euthyphro, Crito, and Phaedo, which depict Socrates' activities just prior to his trial until his death, hold a central place among the works of Plato. They sum up the philosophical career of Socrates, protagonist of most of the Platonic dialogues. But this summing up does not imply the end of the examinations Socrates pursued. On the contrary, during his last days, Socrates rigorously continued the kind of inquiries he had pursued all his life, even at the risk of execution, and he enjoined his companions to continue them when he was gone. -- Publisher description

Jathaka Stories have made a deep impression in the minds of Buddhists all over the world. They have inspired poets, artists and playwrights. They have become the life blood of Buddhist Culture. Written by Mrs. Jayasumana De Silva Robertson who was a teacher at Vishaka Vidyalaya Colombo and an advisor to The National Institute of Education in Sri Lanka, has gone a further step by composing a book of Dhammas to attract the attention and interest of the child. And this is specially is seen all throughout the stories. In this book we found fifteen Jathaka Stories completed in simple language to suit the school children who attend classes in English medium. Children may act and perform them in class room as the dialogues are suitable for them.