By indulging in the experience of being alone, we can be inspired to find our own rewards and ultimately lead richer, fuller lives. Our fast-paced society does not approve of solitude; being alone is so often considered anti-social and some even find it sinister. Why is this so when autonomy, personal freedom and individualism are more highly prized than ever before? Sara Maitland answers this question in How to Be Alone by exploring changing attitudes throughout history.Offering experiments and strategies for overturning our fear of solitude, she helps us to practise it without anxiety and encourages us to see the benefits of spending time by ourselves. The School of Life looks at new ways of thinking about life’s biggest questions. Discover more fascinating books from the series with How to Stay Sane and How to Think More About Sex.
An engaging book to help young children develop a positive mindsetPoor Toby hasn't been feeling very happy recently; things just aren't going his way. But on a trip to a sunny beach, he comes across Miss Molly's School of Happiness - the perfect place to learn how to deal with the ups and downs of life. Follow Toby as he tests out a 'recipe for happiness' - which includes running around outside, having fun, showing kindness and building good friendships. He also discovers the importance of OTHER emotions when happiness isn't an option. A gentle, enlightening book to share with curious children, featuring a cast of friendly animal characters.
The book reflects the author's opinions, and not necessarily the views of EHGBooks.The Harmonious Culture Development Foundation (HCDF), Juexue Culture Center, was established in 2013 in Texas, USA, by North American disciples of the Chan Buddhism Zen School. As a charitable organization committed to promoting peace, improving health, popularizing Awakening Study cultural education, and fostering social harmony, it upholds the Buddhist spirit of worldly engagement combined with the essence of self-cultivation from the Zen School. The foundation seeks to make positive contributions to society and benefit the public.The foundation's mission is to deeply explore the inner value and meaning of life, with a focus on "awakening individual life." It strives to facilitate communication, interaction, and the integration of information and energy within life systems; optimize these systems, purify the mind, and cultivate character; practice the values of life; and create an environment defined b
這本全面的書籍深入探索了哈利波特魔法世界中最著名的霍格華茲學校的無盡細節。書中充滿了關於學校運作、組織結構、課程內容、教師身份以及可能發現的神秘之處的深入見解和豐富資訊! 這本書不僅會讓你對哈利波特系列的閱讀(或重新閱讀)更加有趣,同時也會以同等重要的傳統和非凡之處探索學校,揭示了許多令人驚嘆的學校細節。你將會了解到霍格華茲學院的歷史和傳統,包括著名的校友,四位創始人的背景,以及學校的組織架構,包括教師、班長等等。此外,你還將探索到城堡的佈局、教室、公共休息室、庭院、地牢、密室等等,以及城堡中生動的藝術作品、文物、魔法和秘密通道。 無論你是哈利波特的忠實粉絲還是新讀者,這本非官方的《哈利波特霍格華茲手冊》都將是你深入了解魔法世界的絕佳選擇!Explore the secrets, mysteries and history of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry with the newest book in The Unofficial Harry Potter Reference Library!This comprehensive tome examines the endless details of life at Hogwarts, the most famous school in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Inside, readers will find an extraordinary assortment of insights and information about how the school works, how it's organized, what classes are taught, who teaches them, what secrets or mysteries might be discovered and much more!Certain to make reading (or re-reading) the Harry Potter series that much more intriguing, this book explores the traditional and extraor