Philosophy + Religion
WILD THOUGHT: A NEW TRANSLATION OF "LA PENSEE SAUVAGE"
Written by Lévi-Strauss, Claude
Perhaps the most influential anthropologist of his generation, Claude Lévi-Strauss left a profound mark on the development of twentieth-century thought, equal to that of phenomenology and existentialism.
TOTAL MEDITATION: PRACTICES IN LIVING THE AWAKENED LIFE
Written by Chopra, Deepak
The definitive book of meditation that will help you achieve new dimensions of stress-free living For the past thirty years, Deepak Chopra has been at the forefront of the meditation revolution in the West. Total Meditation offers a complete exploration and reinterpretation of the physical, mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual benefits that this practice can bring.
PANDEMIC!: COVID-19 SHAKES THE WORLD
Written by Zizek, Slavoj
As an unprecedented global pandemic sweeps the planet, who better than the supercharged Slovenian philosopher Slavoj i ek to uncover its deeper meanings, marvel at its mind-boggling paradoxes and speculate on the profundity of its consequences?
BUDDHISM: ORIGINS, TRADITIONS AND CONTEMPORARY LIFE
Today, Buddhism is one of the major world religions, with approximately 500 million followers worldwide and nearly 200,000 in the UK. Beginning with Buddha's Enlightenment in north India in the 5th century, Buddhism was adopted across Asia through the three large schools of Mahayana, Theravada, and Vajrayana.
TINY HABITS: THE SMALL CHANGES THAT CHANGE EVERYTHING
Written by Fogg, Bj
The world's leading expert on habit formation shows how you can have a happier, healthier life: by starting small. Myth: Change is hard. Reality: Change can be easy if you know the simple steps of Behavior Design. Myth: It's all about willpower.
NIKSEN: EMBRACING THE DUTCH ART OF DOING NOTHING
Written by Mecking, Olga
The Dutch people are some of the happiest in the world. Their secret? They are masters of niksen, or the art of doing nothing. Niksen is not a form of meditation, nor is it a state of laziness or boredom. It's not scrolling through social media, or wondering what you're going to cook for dinner. Rather, to niks is to make a conscious choice to sit back, let go, and do nothing at all.
CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY A TO Z: AN ENCYCLOPEDIA OF GODS & GODDESSES, HEROES & HEROINES, NYMPHS, SPIRITS, MONSTERS, AND PLACES
Written by Giesecke, Annette
An encyclopedic A-to-Z guide, this beautifully illustrated volume offers hundreds of rich, fascinating definitions of 700 major and minor characters, creatures, and places of classical mythology.
SCHOOL OF LIFE: AN EMOTIONAL EDUCATION
Written by The School of Life
How to live wisely and well in the twenty-first century--an introduction to the modern art of emotional intelligence. Emotional intelligence affects every aspect of the way we live, from romantic to professional relationships, from our inner resilience to our social success. It is arguably the single most important skill for surviving the twenty-first century.
COUPLES WORKBOOK: HOMEWORK TO HELP LOVE LAST
Written by The School of Life
Therapeutic exercises to help couples nurture patience, forgiveness, and humor. Love is a skill, not just an emotion--and in order for us to get good at it, we have to practice, as we would in any other area we want to shine in.
ANXIETY: MEDITATIONS ON THE ANXIOUS MIND
Written by The School of Life
Far more than we tend to realize, we're all--in private--deeply anxious. There is so much that worries us across our days and nights: whether our hopes will come true, whether others will like us, whether the people we care about will be OK, whether we can escape humiliation and grief ...
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