The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient (Irvine William B.)(Pevná vazba)

The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient (Irvine William B.)(Paperback)

In this practical, refreshingly optimistic guide, philosopher William B. Irvine explains how centuries-old wisdom can help us better cope with everything from the everyday stresses of modern living to its significant crises. The Stoic Challenge uniquely combines insights from ancient Stoics like

The Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher's Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient (Irvine William B.)(Pevná vazba)

Some people bounce back in response to setbacks; others break. We often think that these responses are hardwired, but fortunately this is not the case. Stoicism offers us an alternative approach. Plumbing the wisdom of one of the most popular and successful schools of thought from ancient Rome,

A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy (Irvine William B.)(Pevná vazba)

One of the great fears many of us face is that despite all our effort and striving, we will discover at the end that we have wasted our life. In A Guide to the Good Life, William B. Irvine plumbs the wisdom of Stoic philosophy, one of the most popular and successful schools of thought in ancient

365 Ways to be More Stoic - Tim Lebon, Kasey Pierce

HAPPINESS, SERENITY AND FULFIMENT ARE ALL WITHIN YOUR CONTROL365 WAYS TO BE MORE STOIC is a full year's worth of daily inspiration, tools, stories, actions, and rituals that will guide you to a meaningful life, filled with happiness. It is a simple, list-driven, practical guide that will allow you

The Good Enough Parent: How to Raise Contented, Interesting, and Resilient Children (Life of School the)(Pevná vazba)

A parenting guide providing compassionate instruction and insight into raising a resilient, well-balanced child. Bringing up a child to be an authentic and mentally robust adult is one of life's great challenges. It is also, fortunately, not a matter of luck. The Good Enough Parent is a compendium

The Little Book of Feng Shui: A Room-By-Room Guide to Energize, Organize, and Harmonize Your Space (Jones Katina Z.)(Pevná vazba)

Start living a calmer, more balanced life with this all-in-one feng shui guide that explains the benefits that this energy healing technique can have on your mind, body, and spirit. Harness the ancient healing power of feng shui Declutter your life, identify your qi, and reclaim your space with a

How to Give: An Ancient Guide to Giving and Receiving (Seneca)(Pevná vazba)

Timeless wisdom on generosity and gratitude from the great Stoic philosopher SenecaTo give and receive well may be the most human thing you can do--but it is also the closest you can come to divinity. So argues the great Roman Stoic thinker Seneca (c. 4 BCE-65 CE) in his longest and most searching

The Old Truck (Pumphrey Jerome)(Pevná vazba)

When is an old truck something more? On a small, bustling farm, a resilient and steadfast pickup works tirelessly alongside the family that lives there, and becomes a part of the dreams and ambitions of the family's young daughter.After long days and years of hard work leave the old truck rusting

Mathematical Methods in the Earth and Environmental Sciences (Burd Adrian)(Pevná vazba)

The Earth and environmental sciences are becoming progressively more quantitative due to the increased use of mathematical models and new data analysis techniques. This accessible introduction presents an overview of the mathematical methods essential for understanding Earth processes, providing an

Becoming a Supple Leopard: The Ultimate Guide to Resolving Pain, Preventing Injury, and Optimizing Athletic Performance (Starrett Kelly)(Pevná vazba)

How to Die: An Ancient Guide to the End of Life (Seneca)(Pevná vazba)

Timeless wisdom on death and dying from the celebrated Stoic philosopher Seneca 'It takes an entire lifetime to learn how to die,' wrote the Roman Stoic philosopher Seneca (c. 4 BC-65 AD). He counseled readers to 'study death always,' and took his own advice, returning to the subject again and

How to Think about God: An Ancient Guide for Believers and Nonbelievers (Cicero Marcus Tullius)(Pevná vazba)

A vivid and accessible new translation of Cicero's influential writings on the Stoic idea of the divine Most ancient Romans were deeply religious and their world was overflowing with gods--from Jupiter, Minerva, and Mars to countless local divinities, household gods, and ancestral spirits. One of

Cook This Book - Techniques That Teach and Recipes to Repeat (Baz Molly)(Pevná vazba)

A thoroughly modern guide to becoming a smarter, faster, more creative cook from Bon Appetit star Molly Baz, featuring fun, flavourful recipes anyone can

Collins Tree Guide (More David)(Pevná vazba)

The definitive, fully-illustrated guide to the trees of Britain and non-Mediterranean

On Board: The Insider's Guide to Surviving Life in the Boardroom (Tusa John)(Pevná vazba)

An engaging guide on how to navigate the pitfalls and challenges of serving on a board, complemented by anecdotes and narratives from John Tusa's vast and eclectic career as a board member of various prestigious institutions.From local councils to international corporations--boards play a critical

Poems And Prophecies (Blake William)(Pevná vazba)

This is a selection of the poet's work, including all the great lyrics and the more important prophetic books. In her introduction the poet and critic expounds Blake's esoteric theory and shows how it helped to create a poetry which is unlike any

How to Keep Your Cool: An Ancient Guide to Anger Management (Seneca)(Pevná vazba)

Timeless wisdom on controlling anger in personal life and politics from the Roman Stoic philosopher and statesman SenecaIn his essay 'On Anger' (De Ira), the Roman Stoic thinker Seneca (c. 4 BC-65 AD) argues that anger is the most destructive passion: 'No plague has cost the human race more dear.'

Cook This Book: Techniques That Teach and Recipes to Repeat: A Cookbook (Baz Molly)(Pevná vazba)

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A thoroughly modern guide to becoming a better, faster, more creative cook, featuring fun, flavorful recipes anyone can make. ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: NPR, Food52, Taste of Home 'Surprising no one, Molly has written a book as smart, stylish, and

Pitmaster: Recipes, Techniques, and Barbecue Wisdom [A Cookbook] (Husbands Andy)(Pevná vazba)

Step up your barbeque game. Pitmaster is the definitive guide to becoming a barbecue aficionado and top-shelf cook from renowned chefs Andy Husbands and Chris Hart. Barbecue is more than a great way to cook a tasty dinner. For a true pitmaster, barbecue is a way of life. Whether you're new to the

The 2017 Fidic Contracts (Godwin William)(Pevná vazba)

Provides a clear and comprehensive guide to the 2017 FIDIC contracts--written by a member of the FIDIC Updates Task Group FIDIC contracts are the most widely used engineering standard form contracts internationally but until 2017 the three main forms (the Red, Yellow and Silver Books) had not been

Becoming a Manager: How New Managers Master the Challenges of Leadership (Hill Linda A.)(Pevná vazba)

Making the leap to management and leadershipIn your career, or anyone's, there is one transition that stands out as the most crucial--going from individual contributor to competent manager.New managers have to learn how to lead others rather than do the work themselves, to win trust and respect, to

The Complete Guide to the Herschel Objects: Sir William Herschel's Star Clusters, Nebulae and Galaxies (Bratton Mark)(Pevná vazba)

Sir William Herschel's contributions to astronomy during the late eighteenth century are unrivaled. His lasting legacy is his dedicated all-sky survey of star clusters and nebulae, and these objects continue to be among the most studied in the night sky. This unique book provides a complete

Closing the Vocabulary Gap (Quigley Alex)(Pevná vazba)

As teachers grapple with the challenge of a new, bigger and more challenging school curriculum, at every key stage and phase, success can feel beyond our reach. But what if there were 50,000 small solutions to help us bridge that gap? In Closing the Vocabulary Gap, the author explores the

The Book of Esports: The Definitive Guide to Competitive Video Games (Collis William)(Pevná vazba)

Read the definitive guide to the modern world of competitive gaming, and The Official History of Esports(TM). Almost overnight, esports--or competitive video games--have exploded into the largest entertainment and sporting phenomenon in human history. The Book of Esports answers: What exactly