The Wonderbox
Title | The Wonderbox PDF eBook |
Author | Roman Krznaric |
Publisher | Profile Books |
Pages | 368 |
Release | 2011-12-22 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1847654452 |
There are many ways to try to improve our lives - we can turn to the wisdom of philosophers, the teachings of religions or the latest experiments of psychologists. But we rarely to look to history for inspiration - and when we do it can be surprisingly powerful. Showing the lessons that can be learned from the past, cultural historian Roman Krznaric explores twelve universal topics, from work and love to money and creativity, and reveals the wisdom that we've been missing. There is much to be learned from Ancient Greece on relationships, from the industrial revolution on job satisfaction, and from Ming-dynasty China on bringing up our children. Just as a Renaissance 'Wunderkammer' was a curiosity cabinet full of fascinating objects, each with a story behind it, The Wonderbox is full of stories and ideas from history, each of which sheds invaluable light on the decisions we make every day, whether we think about the different uses of the senses or changing attitudes to time. History is usually read for pleasure or for insight into current affairs, but The Wonderbox, stepping into the territory of Alain de Botton and Theodore Zeldin, is 'practical history' - using the past to think about our day to day lives.
The Wonderbox
Title | The Wonderbox PDF eBook |
Author | Roman Krznaric |
Publisher | Profile Books(GB) |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 2012-11 |
Genre | Civilization |
ISBN | 9781846683947 |
"Just as a Renaissance 'Wunderkammer' was a curiosity cabinet full of fascinating objects, each with a story behind it, "The Wonderbox" is full of stories and ideas from history, each of which sheds invaluable light on the decisions we make every day, whether we think about the different uses of the senses or changing attitudes to time. History is usually read for pleasure or for insight into current affairs, but "The Wonderbox", stepping into the territory of Alain de Botton and Theodore Zeldin, is 'practical history' - using the past to think about our day to day lives." -- Provided by publisher.
The Good Ancestor
Title | The Good Ancestor PDF eBook |
Author | Roman Krznaric |
Publisher | The Experiment |
Pages | 336 |
Release | 2021-08-31 |
Genre | Philosophy |
ISBN | 1615198334 |
Now in paperback: A call to save ourselves and our planet that gets to the root of the current crisis—society’s extreme short-sightedness
How to Find Fulfilling Work
Title | How to Find Fulfilling Work PDF eBook |
Author | Roman Krznaric |
Publisher | Picador |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2013-04-23 |
Genre | Self-Help |
ISBN | 1250030706 |
THE SCHOOL OF LIFE IS DEDICATED TO EXPLORING LIFE'S BIG QUESTIONS IN HIGHLY-PORTABLE PAPERBACKS, FEATURING FRENCH FLAPS AND DECKLE EDGES, THAT THE NEW YORK TIMES CALLS "DAMNABLY CUTE." WE DON'T HAVE ALL THE ANSWERS, BUT WE WILL DIRECT YOU TOWARDS A VARIETY OF USEFUL IDEAS THAT ARE GUARANTEED TO STIMULATE, PROVOKE, AND CONSOLE. A practical and inspirational guide to examining your career and deciding whether it truly makes you happy—this book will show you the steps it takes to find a job that truly makes you thrive. The desire for fulfilling work is one of the great aspirations of our age. This book reveals explores the competing claims we face for money, status, and meaning in our lives. Drawing on wisdom from a variety of disciplines, cultural thinker Roman Krznaric sets out a practical guide to negotiating the labyrinth of choices, overcoming fear of change, and finding a career in which you thrive. Overturning a century of traditional thought about career change, Krznaric reveals just what it takes to find life-enhancing work
The Wonder Box
Title | The Wonder Box PDF eBook |
Author | Ahmed Sefrioui |
Publisher | |
Pages | 238 |
Release | 2020-12-31 |
Genre | |
ISBN |
The Wonder Box "is an autobiographical novel by Ahmed Sefrioui, published in 1954 and which belongs to Moroccan literature of French expression. ... This novel contains 12 chapters and deals with family and solitude as themes.Its original writing in French, this is its translation into English.
Empathy
Title | Empathy PDF eBook |
Author | Roman Krznaric |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 274 |
Release | 2014-11-04 |
Genre | Self-Help |
ISBN | 0698176049 |
Discover the Six Habits of Highly Empathic People A popular speaker and co-founder of The School of Life, Roman Krznaric has traveled the world researching and lecturing on the subject of empathy. In this lively and engaging book, he argues that our brains are wired for social connection. Empathy, not apathy or self-centeredness, is at the heart of who we are. By looking outward and attempting to identify with the experiences of others, Krznaric argues, we can become not only a more equal society, but also a happier and more creative one. Through encounters with groundbreaking actors, activists, designers, nurses, bankers and neuroscientists, Krznaric defines a new breed of adventurer. He presents the six life-enhancing habits of highly empathic people, whose skills enable them to connect with others in extraordinary ways – making themselves, and the world, more truly fulfilled.
Hortense and the Shadow
Title | Hortense and the Shadow PDF eBook |
Author | Natalia O'Hara |
Publisher | Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 2017-11-07 |
Genre | Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | 0316440817 |
A haunting, original fairy tale from two dazzling debut picture book talents, in the spirit of Neil Gaiman and Carson Ellis. Hortense is a kind and brave girl, but she is sad--even angry--that her shadow follows her everywhere she goes. She hates her shadow, and thinks her shadow must hate her too. But one cold, dark night, when bandits surprise her in the woods, Hortense discovers that her shadow is the very thing she needs most. This stunningly illustrated story stirs the soul with its compelling, subtle exploration of self-esteem, self-identity, and finding inner strength.