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The Art of Travel (Vintage International)
by Alain De BottonAny Baedeker will tell uswherewe ought to travel, but only Alain de Botton will tell ushowandwhy. With the same intelligence and insouciant charm he brought toHow Proust Can Save Your Life,de Botton considers the pleasures of anticipation; the allure of the exotic, and the value of noticing everything from a seascape in Barbados to the takeoffs at Heathrow. Even as de Botton takes the reader along on his own peregrinations, he also cites such distinguished fellow-travelers as Baudelaire, Wordsworth, Van Gogh, the biologist Alexander von Humboldt, and the 18th-century eccentric Xavier de Maistre, who catalogued the wonders of his bedroom. The Art of Travelis a wise and utterly original book. Don’t leave home without it. From the Trade Paperback edition.
How Proust Can Change Your Life (Vintage International)
by Alain De BottonAlain de Botton combines two unlikely genres--literary biography and self-help manual--in the hilarious and unexpectedly practical How Proust Can Change Your Life.Who would have thought that Marcel Proust, one of the most important writers of our century, could provide us with such a rich source of insight into how best to live life? Proust understood that the essence and value of life was the sum of its everyday parts. As relevant today as they were at the turn of the century, Proust's life and work are transformed here into a no-nonsense guide to, among other things, enjoying your vacation, reviving a relationship, achieving original and unclichéd articulation, being a good host, recognizing love, and understanding why you should never sleep with someone on a first date. It took de Botton to find the inspirational in Proust's essays, letters and fiction and, perhaps even more surprising, to draw out a vivid and clarifying portrait of the master from between the lines of his work.Here is Proust as we have never seen or read him before: witty, intelligent, pragmatic. He might well change your life.
How to Take Your Time: from How Proust Can Change Your Life
by Alain De BottonCuriously practical—this no-nonsense blend of literary biography and self-help unravels how interesting life can be if only you could resist the impulse to rush through the mundane rituals of modern life. Every morning, Marcel Proust sipped his two cups of strong coffee with milk, ate a croissant from one boulangerie, dunking it in his coffee as he slowly read the day’s paper with great care—poring over each headline and section. Only Alain de Botton could have pulled so many useful insights from the oeuvre of one the world’s greatest literary masters. Fascinating and vital, How to Take Your Time will urge you to find the wisdom in defying “the self-satisfaction felt by ‘busy’ men—however idiotic their business—at ‘not having time’ to do what you are doing.” A Vintage Shorts Wellness selection. An ebook short.
Religion for Atheists
by Alain De BottonWhat if religions are neither all true nor all nonsense? The long-running and often boring debate between fundamentalist believers and non-believers is finally moved forward by Alain de Botton's inspiring new book, which boldly argues that the supernatural claims of religion are entirely false--but that it still has some very important things to teach the secular world. Religion for Atheists suggests that rather than mocking religion, agnostics and atheists should instead steal from it--because the world's religions are packed with good ideas on how we might live and arrange our societies. Blending deep respect with total impiety, de Botton (a non-believer himself) proposes that we look to religion for insights into how to, among other concerns, build a sense of community, make our relationships last, overcome feelings of envy and inadequacy, inspire travel and reconnect with the natural world. For too long non-believers have faced a stark choice between either swallowing some peculiar doctrines or doing away with a range of consoling and beautiful rituals and ideas. At last, in Religion for Atheists, Alain de Botton has fashioned a far more interesting and truly helpful alternative.
Status Anxiety
by Alain De BottonWith characteristic originality, lucidity, and lan, de Botton addresses the anxieties that seem inextricably embedded in our pursuit of success and status, and explores what, if anything, we can do about them.
Life Skills: Training Promoting Health and Personal Development
by Gilbert J. BotvinThe material in this Student Guide is for the third year of a program designed to help live a happy, healthy and productive life. We live in a complex and challenging world. To succeed in this world and effectively deal with the many problems facing us requires a specific set of skills. The program was developed by Dr. Gilbert J. Botvin, a psychologist at Cornell University, to provide an organized way for all middle and junior high school students to learn these important skills. Dr. Botvin discovered that students who received the LifeSkills Training program not only were better prepared to deal with the challenges of life, but were less likely to smoke, drink, or use drugs. This is an exciting new breakthrough which not only prevents tobacco, alcohol, and drug abuse, but teaches the knowledge and skills necessary to Increase self-esteem, ability to make decisions and solve problems, Communicate effectively, Avoid misunderstandings, Manage anxiety, Make new friends, Stand up for your rights, Say "no" to unfair requests, Resist advertising pressures, Resist pressure to use drugs.
Is There Sex After Marriage?: Professional Advice on How to Bring Desire Back and Make Sex Better
by Carol BotwinIs There Sex After Marriage? is the answer for the millions of Americans trapped in the cycle of low- or no-sex marriages. Contrary to the widespread cultural acceptance, from TV shows to standup comedy, sex doesn&’t have to end once the honeymoon does. Seasoned sex-pert Carol Botwin brings her decades of relationship experience to bear and teaches couples with no-nonsense candor and plenty of humor how to rekindle the fire they had in their courtship, and how to keep it burning forever.
The Love Crisis: Hit-and-Run Lovers, Jugglers, Sexual Stingies, Unreliables, Kinkies, & Other Typical Men Today
by Carol BotwinThe renowned sexologist takes the mystery out of male behavior by illuminating the inner workings of twenty-one typical lovers whom women tangle with today. Are you one of the millions of single (and even sometimes married) women wondering, What is wrong with men today? If so, The Love Crisis is the field guide to contemporary males that you&’ve been waiting for. The Love Crisis classifies men according to how they behave in a relationship. For example: Hit-and-Run Lovers, Jugglers, Sexually Stingy Lovers, Bastards, Kinkies, and more—twenty-one categories in total. A chapter describing the &“Normal Man&” makes this rarity easier to discover when spotted in real life. This lighthearted yet serious guide will help both men and women identify and then defeat the increasing difficulties they face in finding love today. &“Carol Botwin is one of the best writers about love, sex, and relationships—lively and informative with clear, straightforward solutions!&” —Steven Carter and Julia Sokol, New York Times–bestselling authors of Men Who Can&’t Love
Think Excellence: Harnessing Your Power to Succeed Beyond Greatness (Think Excellence Ser.)
by Dr. Chaim Y. BotwinickIn this practical guide, an educator shares nine principles aimed at helping readers achieve excellence in their careers and in life.We live in a world that places importance and value on achieving the highest levels of personal, social, and professional performance. Think Excellence was born of a concept used to help motivate others to create a mindset that assesses individual and collective potential and that encourages the pursuit of consistent improvement. It’s also a call to think beyond self-imposed limitations to think boldly, creatively, tactically, and strategically. The challenge here is to stretch your potential, your capabilities, your imagination, and your capacity in the hope of excelling toward a point of maximum potential. Botwinick presents nine power principles that lead to an understanding and an appreciation of your full potential—all in order to achieve high levels of excellence while challenging your ability, capacity, and willingness to strive for greater heights. This book is about aspiring to be the best while learning to harness the untapped power within all of us. Welcome to Think Excellence!With a foreword by Dr. Stephen R. Covey
The V Zone: A Woman's Guide to Intimate Health Care
by Colette BouchezThe V Zone answers those difficult and embarrassing questions women often are unable to ask their own doctor. Colette Bouchez, an award winning medical journalist, explains important health information in easy-to-understand language, and offers women a clear, concise plan for dealing with the most common gynecological complaints. In addition to describing currently available medical treatments, The V Zone reports on natural and alternative solutions, and helps navigate the wide array of over-the-counter products, including menstrual aids, home test kits, and feminine hygiene products. Know instantly what's safe to use, what's not, when it's okay to self-treat, and when it's time to seek professional care. Also included is the latest information on: vaginitis, painful sex urinary tract infections, yeast infections, STDs, and much more! With advice from over two dozen medical experts, The V Zone is the definitive guide women can turn to and rely on, today and for years to come.
Your Perfectly Pampered Pregnancy: Beauty, Health, and Lifestyle Advice for the Modern Mother-to-Be
by Colette BouchezThe moment a pregnancy is announced, all eyes are on baby. But what about Mom? Not only is her body changing, everything about her lifestyle is turning upside down. A revolutionary new kind of self-help guide,Your Perfectly Pampered Pregnancyputs Mom at center stage, with hundreds of tips on how to have the healthiest, most vibrant pregnancy possible. Culling advice from top medical, beauty, and style sources worldwide , award-winning health reporter Colette Bouchez delivers sound medical advice as well as beauty and lifestyle tips to keep Mom happy and healthy, ensuring baby will be healthier and happier as well. Highlights include: *The five most common pregnancy complaints--and how to beat them *The beauty, hair, and skin care products that are safe to use--and what to avoid *How to choose maternity clothes without losing your sense of style *Natural and relaxing ways to beat stress, overcome sleep problems, and handle pregnancy fears *How to treat painful--and often embarrassing--pregnancy problems naturally and easily, and how to know when it's time to seek a doctor's help *Advice on how to blend your career obligations with impending motherhood--and look and feel great while doing it! *How to make pregnant sex the best sex of your life Written in the caring, one-on-one tone of a best friend,Your Perfectly Pampered Pregnancyis a unique (and long overdue) addition to the booming baby category.
Estime Personnelle: Créer une confiance puissante
by Marci BouclyCe livre peut ouvrir votre esprit quant à votre estime personnelle sans limites et inhérente; transformant la manière que vous avez de penser à vous, à la vie, et au monde de manière révélatrice. Vous êtes nés d’une certaine façon. Vous détester est seulement au détriment de votre bonheur. Ce livre va vous montrer comment vous aimer tel que vous êtes et comment arrêter de prendre les critiques et remarques extérieures de manière si sérieuse. Vous êtes ici pour vivre pour vous, donc arrêtez de donner aux autres le pouvoir de vous détruire. Arrêtez de vous détruire, aussi. À la place, élevez vous. Ce livre va procéder étape par étape pour que vous puissiez le faire. Les dessins sont à la fois faits pour être drôles et pédagogiques. Donc nous vous promettons que cela va être un livre qui va vous apprendre de précieuses leçons que vous pouvez mettre en place immédiatement dans votre vie. Si vous êtes prêts à agir et à changer votre vie pour le meilleur, ce livre va pour sûr vous guider dans la bonne direction!
Budismo: una guía completa para comprender y vivir un budista para practicar
by Zeus BouclyEl camino del Buddha no es para todos. Requiere disciplina, paciencia, trabajo duro y mucha meditación. La iluminación parece una tarea imposible viviendo en nuestro mundo moderno con nuestras vidas apresuradas y bulliciosas, pero eso no es más que una lógica mental que puedes romper. El Buddhismo es y ha sido considerado largamente por muchos occidentales como un tipo de idolatría o misticismo, pero no lo es. Con este libro tendrás una introducción paso a paso sobre los principios fundamentales de esta religión. Tan sólo cuando realices, por ti mismo, que no hay nada que hagas que esté libre de impureza y sufrimiento y que hay una salida a todo eso, puede que te motives lo suficiente como para obtener esa libertad, y la meditación es el camino para neutralizar el origen de todo el problema; la concepción equivocada del yo y lo demás.
Betwixt-and-Between: Essays on the Writing Life
by Jenny Boully“Powerful” essays exploring the experience of the writer—and the nature of experience itself (MinneapolisStar-Tribune). Shortlisted for the 2018 Chicago Review of Books Award in Nonfiction Jenny Boully’s essays are ripe with romance and sensual pleasures, drawing connections between the digression, reflection, imagination, and experience that characterize falling in love as well as the life of a writer. Literary theory, philosophy, and linguistics rub up against memory, dreamscapes, and fancy—making the practice of writing a metaphor for the illusory nature of experience. Betwixt-and-Between is, in many ways, simply a book about how to live. “[Boully’s] prose is reminiscent of Lydia Davis’—spare, elliptical, unexpected—and sometimes, in her rhythmic cadences, of Gertrude Stein’s . . . Graceful meditations on love, loneliness, and the magic of words.” —Kirkus Reviews “Jenny Boully is a deeply weird writer—in the best way.” —Ander Monson
Heavenly Mail: Words of Encouragment From God
by Philis BoultinghouseParaphrased scriptures and insightful prayers bring a refreshing awareness of God's presence and power in your everyday life. Whether for yourself or to give a friend, this beautiful book will be a meaningful and memorable treasure that will be kept close at hand and cherished for years to come.
Power Through Prayer (Lumen Classics Ser.)
by Edward M. BoundsPower Through Prayer is one of EM Bounds many classic works on prayer. He is practical yet spiritual, challenging us to seek God in passionate and unrelenting prayer.Christ did not come for the righteous but for the sinner and He calls us to pray like he did to the Father in a continual basis. Bounds in this work outlines what kind of heaven and earth shattering effects prayer can have from the individual person to the very ministry that someone may be trying to perform. There is no limit or bounds to what kind of power to faith prayer can have.
Everyday Mindfulness: 365 Ways to a Centered Life
by BountyMindfulness has become a key part of life. The benefits of taking time (even just a few minutes a day) to take a step back from the rush of life and focus on yourself and your thoughts can be enormous - you will find yourself becoming more centred, more aware of your own needs and more ready to face the challenges of day to day life.Filled with exercises, tips and hints, Everyday Mindfulness will share ways in which your daily routine can be a little less stressful and your mind a little less cluttered, and then be insipred by quotes from those who have walked in similar shoes to your own. If they have come through life smiling, you can too!About the Everyday seriesGet to grips with a single subject in small, manageable steps with the Everyday series. From inspirational quotes to professional tips, the short daily entries fit perfectly into the hustle and bustle of everyday life. These small, chunky books are a perfect gift as well as a great self-purchase.
The Holy Trinity and the Law of Three: Discovering the Radical Truth at the Heart of Christianity
by Cynthia BourgeaultFather, Son, and Holy Spirit. In this formula that Christians recite as though on autopilot lie the secrets for healing our world, rekindling our visionary imagination, and manifesting the Kingdom of Heaven on earth. It's an astonishing claim, but one that is supported by Cynthia Bourgeault's exploration of Trinitarian theology--and by her bold work in further articulating the deep truth it contains. She looks to the ancient concept in light of the ideas of G. I. Gurdjieff and Jacob Boehme to reveal the Trinity as the "hidden driveshaft" within Christianity: the compassionate expression of the Uncreated Reality in creation.
But Why so Many Ms?: A story full of twists and contrasts, emotions and humanity.
by Magali Dubreuil BourguetMr Michel Muller, devastated by grief, has been only surviving for years. His hotel at the heart of the forest ressembles the Titanic, whose employees, loyal and faithful, are the musicians who do not leave the sinking ship, until the arrival of the new Andalusian waitress, Malika, and her daughter, Millie. In order to escape a life of violence and debauchery, they have settled secretly on the hotel's forest estate in their old campervan. The mother and daughter pair are going to shake things up, upset the norm, to finally wake Mr Muller and his team, who are about to go under. A story full of twists and contrasts, emotions and humanity.
Leggera come una Piuma: Light as a Feather
by Magali Dubreuil BourguetA story rich with poetry, emotion and humour, approaching the topic of Alzheimer's disease in a kind and quirky way. The meeting between two extraordinary women, separated by three generations, unites them into one, single, universal, artistic entity. This personal adventure, rich in poetry and emotion, makes us laugh and makes us cry. Alice and Piuma waltz through life to the melody of the passage of time. "She can play the piano at home but Alice wants to be listened to. She wants to create emotion and share it with people, make them feel it too. In their apartment, the rooms are too small, the walls are too close together so the notes cannot soar. They hit the walls and are suffocated. Notes need space to fly, spread out, escape and speak. They are chatty: they have lots of things to say or to share, for there must be at least two of them."
Leggera come una piuma: (Légère comme une plume)
by Magali Dubreuil BourguetL’incontro fra due donne straordinarie separate da tre generazioni, riunite in una sola e unica identità artistica universale. Questa avventura umana ricca di poesia e tenerezza ci fa passare dal riso al pianto. Alice e Piuma fanno volteggiare la vita sulla melodia del tempo che passa… “(…) A casa può suonare, ma Alice vuole essere ascoltata, vuole seminare, creare emozione, condividere, vibrare all’unisono con il resto del mondo. Nel loro appartamento, le stanze sono troppo piccole, i muri troppo stretti, le note non hanno spazio per spiccare il volo, urtano contro i muri e muoiono soffocate. Le note hanno bisogno di spazio per volare, trasmettere, diffondere, evadere e parlare. Sono loquaci, hanno un mucchio di cose dire; ora, per condividere, si deve essere almeno in due (…)”.
Ligera como una Pluma
by Magali Dubreuil BourguetLigera como una pluma El encuentro entre dos extraordinarias mujeres separadas por tres generaciones, reunidas en una misma entidad artística universal. ¡Ya casi 100 copias vendidas en tres días! Una historia rica en poesía, ternura y humor que aborda la enfermedad de Alzheimer de una manera poco convencional y benévola. El encuentro entre dos extraordinarias mujeres separadas por tres generaciones, reunidas en una misma entidad artística universal. Esta aventura humana rica en poesía y ternura nos lleva de la risa al llanto. Alicia y Piuma hacen valsar la vida al son del paso del tiempo... "(...) Jugando, ella lo puede hacer desde su casa, pero Alice, quiere que la escuchemos, quiere sembrar, crear emoción, compartiendo, vibrando con el mundo al unísono. En su departamento, las habitaciones son demasiado pequeñas, las paredes demasiado estrechas, las notas no tienen espacio para volar, golpean contra las paredes y mueren amortiguadas. Las notas necesitan espacio para volar, difundirse, difunden, escapan y hablan. Son parlanchinas, tienen montones de cosas que decir, y para intercambiar se necesitan por lo menos dos (...)".
Ma perché tante M?: Mais pourquoi tant de M ?
by Magali Dubreuil Bourguet***Una storia piena di imprevisti e contrasti, emozioni e umanità*** Il signor Michel Muller, devastato dal lutto, non fa che sopravvivere da diversi anni. Il suo hotel nel cuore della foresta ricorda il Titanic, i cui dipendenti, leali e fedeli, sono i musicisti che non lasciano la nave, fino all'arrivo della nuova cameriera andalusa, Malika e di sua figlia Millie. Per sfuggire a una vita di violenza e dissolutezza, si sono stabilite clandestinamente nel terreno forestale dell'hotel nel loro vecchio camper. Madre e figlia, con la loro umanità e la loro sensibilità, riusciranno a svegliare il signor Muller e il suo equipaggio, ormai sul punto di affondare.
Mia madre è la mia stella
by Magali Dubreuil BourguetUN’EMOZIONANTE AVVENTURA UMANA CHE VI RIEMPIRÀ GLI OCCHI DI STELLE ****Un viaggio tra cielo e mare dall’altra parte del mondo ma anche dentro le vostre emozioni**** La storia commovente e toccante di due sorelle, Stella e Cassiopea che non si vedevano da molto tempo. Una è una grande stilista, parigina che vive nella menzogna e nella negazione della sorella affetta da sindrome di Down, mentre quest’ultima vive in una centro per giovani disabili a Nantes. Quando la loro madre, Linetta, viene portata d'urgenza in ospedale, la vita delle due sorelle sarà sconvolta. La madre delle due ragazze, appassionata di astronomia, e un certo Nicolas, hanno preparato per loro una grande sorpresa. Questi personaggi vi porteranno in un viaggio, verso un cambiamento animato da esotismo ed emozioni. Navigano sugli oceani, attraverso il tempo e lo spazio, passando dalle risate alle lacrime e dalla rabbia alla serenità. Salite a bordo della Stella Maris.
My Mother A Star
by Magali Dubreuil BourguetMy Mother A Star by Magali Dubreuil Bourguet A MOVING HUMAN ADVENTURE THAT WILL GIVE YOU STARS IN YOUR EYES ****A journey between sky and sea at the end of the world but closer to you with your emotions as a vehicle**** The moving and touching story of two sisters, Stella and Cassiopée who had not seen each other for a long time. One is a great fashion designer, a Parisian living in lies and denial of her sister with Down syndrome, while the other lives in a home for young disabled people in Nantes. When their mother, Linette, is rushed to hospital, everyone's life will be turned upside down. The mother of the two girls, passionate about astronomy, and a certain Nicolas, are preparing a big surprise for them. These characters take you on a journey, towards a certain change of scenery nourished by exoticism and emotions. They sail on the oceans, through time and space, passing from laughter to tears and from anger to appeasement. Board the Stella Maris