Manual on the Art of Living (Epictetus Tristan K.)(Pevná vazba)

Manual on the Art of Living (Epictetus Tristan K.)(Pevná vazba)

A collection of precepts that together provide a powerful philosophy for daily life. With practical grace and wisdom, the Manual addresses living with integrity, self-management, and personal freedom. The Manual is considered to be the pinnacle of Stoic

A Manual for Living (Epictetus)(Paperback)

Epictetus was born into slavery about 55 C.E. in the eastern outreaches of the Roman Empire. Sold as a child and crippled from the beatings of his master, Epictetus was eventually freed, rising from his humble roots to establish an influential school of Stoic philosophy. Stressing that human beings

Lagom - The Swedish Art of Balanced Living (Dunne Linnea)(Pevná vazba)

Discover the Swedish ethos of balanced living with

Lionel Messi and the Art of Living (West Andy)(Pevná vazba)

Lionel Messi and the Art of Living is a bold and insightful examination of a world-famous sporting hero's career from an entirely new perspective, providing a context extending far beyond the soccer field. The idea that sports stars are role models is a clich , but it is also true in a way that is

Discourses, Books 3-4. Fragments. the Encheiridion (Epictetus)(Pevná vazba)

Epictetus was a crippled Greek slave of Phrygia during Nero's reign (54-68 CE) who heard lectures by the Stoic Musonius before he was freed. Expelled with other philosophers by the emperor Domitian in 89 or 92 he settled permanently in Nicopolis in Epirus. There, in a school which he called

Venice: The Art of Living (Fasoli Lydia)(Pevná vazba)

This beautiful, aspirational book offers a seductive vision of living and entertaining in the most elegantly appointed private interiors of Venice. For centuries, millions have succumbed to the magic of Venice, but few have been able to venture into its sumptuous private spaces. This book invites

Zen: The Art of Simple Living (Masuno Shunmyo)(Pevná vazba)

'Brings the spirit of Zen Buddhism to everyday life . . . 100 snack-size Zen activities you can do daily to add more calm to your life' Daily Telegraph A beautifully illustrated guide to slowing down, finding true happiness and feeling calm, by Zen Buddhist monk Shunmyo Masuno. Zen is the perfect

Northern Comfort: The Nordic Art of Creative Living (Gestalten)(Pevná vazba)

The Northern art of life has become a role model for a meaningful work-life balance. Entrepreneurs, designers, and artists are the central figures who influence every- thing from crime fiction to interior design and furniture, to outdoors activities and attitudes toward nature, to craft beer and

Discourses, Books 1-2 (Epictetus)(Pevná vazba)

Epictetus was a crippled Greek slave of Phrygia during Nero's reign (54-68 CE) who heard lectures by the Stoic Musonius before he was freed. Expelled with other philosophers by the emperor Domitian in 89 or 92 he settled permanently in Nicopolis in Epirus. There, in a school which he called

How to Be Free: An Ancient Guide to the Stoic Life (Epictetus)(Pevná vazba)

A superb new edition of Epictetus's famed handbook on Stoicism--translated by one of the world's leading authorities on Stoic philosophyBorn a slave, the Roman Stoic philosopher Epictetus (c. 55-135 AD) taught that mental freedom is supreme, since it can liberate one anywhere, even in a prison. In

The Enchiridion of Epictetus (Epictetus Epictetus)(Paperback)

No writings of Epictetus himself are really known. His discourses were transcribed and compiled by his pupil Arrian (author of the Anabasis Alexandri). The main work is The Discourses, four books of which have been preserved (out of an original eight). Arrian also compiled a popular digest,

Manual of Insight (Sayadaw Mahasi)(Pevná vazba)

The most comprehensive manual of the practice of insight meditation (vipassana), written by one of its foremost 20th century proponents, is translated into English for the first time. Manual of Insight is the magnum opus of Mahasi Sayadaw, one of the originators of the 'vipassana movement' that has

Small Pleasures Of Life (Delerm Philippe)(Pevná vazba)

A timeless celebration of life's small pleasures and a guide to the French art of living a good

The Guerilla Art Kit (Smith Keri)(Pevná vazba)

We are living in a golden age of self-expression. The explosion of user-created content on blogs and social networking sites moved Time magazine to name 'You' their 2006 person of the year. But while we may be spending a lot more time in virtual worlds, we have not lost the urge to make our

Honjok: The Art of Living Alone (Tai Crystal)(Pevná vazba)

Honjok is the South Korean term for loners and for those who undertake activities alone. Living and being alone is a growing, global phenomenon fed in part by the isolation that social media and technology can bring and by more people opting to remain single. This beautiful and timely book analyzes

The Book of Ninja: The Bansenshukai - Japan's Premier Ninja Manual (Cummins Antony)(Pevná vazba)

The first complete translation of the ultimate Ninja manual--a comprehensive guide to the arts of the ninja, including espionage, warfare, assassination, and more In 1676, a ninja named Fujibayashi collected and combined information from the ninja clans of Iga--regarded to be the homeland of the

Plain Simple Useful: The Essence of Conran Style (Conran Terence)(Pevná vazba)

'A handsome yet joyful manual for easy, stylish living.' - Architectural Digest Terence Conran has always believed that objects - and surroundings - that are plain, simple and useful are the key to easy living. By being practical and performing well over time, they are as much the antidote to

Love in the Last Days: After Tristan and Iseult (Nurkse D.)(Pevná vazba)

A contemporary requiem--an earthy yet elegant reconsideration of the Tristan and Iseult story, from the former poet laureate of Brooklyn. In D. Nurkse's wood of Morois, the Forest of Love, there's a fine line between the real and the imaginary, the archaic and the actual, poetry and news. The poems

Art of Living (Bayley Stephen)(Pevná vazba)

Some people make living an art, none more so than Eustace Dunne, entrepreneur, maverick, magpie, media darling, advisor to government, bon viveur. Over the course of his long and storied life and career, he will straddle the worlds of design and cuisine and in so doing change them and the tastes of

AMA Manual of Style, 11th Edition (Jama Network Editors The)(Pevná vazba)

The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living (Lama Dalai)(Pevná vazba)

A beloved classic--the original book on happiness, with new material from His Holiness the Dalai LamaNearly every time you see him, he's laughing, or at least smiling. And he makes everyone else around him feel like smiling. He's the Dalai Lama, the spiritual and temporal leader of Tibet, a Nobel

The Battle of Britain Pocket Manual 1940 (McNab Chris)(Pevná vazba)

Pocket manual detailing the training and operations of the British pilots, ground crew and anti-aircraft gunners.In the summer of 1940, Britain stood alone. For three long months, brave young RAF pilots took off every day, ready to defend British skies against large-scale Luftwaffe raids. 'The Few'

Strategiya - The Foundations of the Russian Art of Strategy(Pevná vazba)

Veranda: The Art of Outdoor Living (Newsom Lisa)(Pevná vazba)

Take a private tour of magnificent homes, with their lush gardens, elegant courtyards, and inviting pools set amid breathtaking landscapes. This lavish new book from Veranda magazine offers a wealth of ideas for exceptional outdoor rooms and spaces, all created by the worlds best designers. Broken