The Consolations of Philosophy

Reducere. From the internationally heralded author of How Proust Can Change Your Life comes this remarkable new book that presents the wisdom of some of the ...

The Norwegian explorer Erling Kagge presents a stirring and life-altering celebration of walking in the vein of Roger Deakin's }Waterlog{ and Alain...

Reducere. An highly original account of psychology through the discipline's great practitioners ( Freud, Jung etc) and their thoughts. It functions both as n...

"We should be grateful to Schopenhauer for managing to express the truth about life so beautifully." --Alain De Botton, author of The Consolations ...

Alain de Botton's bestselling The Consolations of Philosophy--later made into a six-part TV series--has helped popularize ancient philosophy and es...

Reducere. THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERGive the gift of inspiration: an essential guide to living wisely and well, no matter what challenges the world throws a...

David Whyte explores the underlying meaning of 52 ordinary words, with an introduction by Maria Popova of Brain Pickings

Reducere. This book grew out of the overwhelming response requesting a companion volume to Father Brown s Psalms and Compassions: A Jesuit s Journey through ...

Reducere. Why we must reject the illusory consolations of technology and choose revolution over fascism. We are living in apocalyptic times. In Capital Hates...

Reducere. From the former editor of Liguorian magazine comes this thoughtful compilation of selections from Saint Alphonsus Liguori. He is a favorite among s...

Reducere. A profound, provocative, complete treatment of Purgatory---its sufferings, consolations and duration, plus, how we can assist the Poor Souls, their...

Drawn from the wealth of secular literature and philosophy in both Western and Eastern traditions, using the same techniques of editing, redaction,...

This classic of Christian devotional literature has brought understanding and comfort to millions for centuries. Both Protestants and Catholics -- ...

On the face of it, Gabriel Axel's Babette's Feast (1989) is a film in which the eyes - and mouths - of religiouszealots are opened to the glories o...

Reducere. Philosophical wisdom and practical advice for overcoming the problems of middle ageHow can you reconcile yourself with the lives you will never lea...

Reducere. Love in the Time of Contempt is a gritty, hilarious look at the day-to-day interactions with teenagers and the tussled, frazzled and complex busine...