« Paresse : comportement d'une personne qui évite et refuse l'effort. » Il semble paresseux de condamner la paresse à n'être qu'un simple refus du travail. Jack Chaboud propose ici une définition un peu plus poussée dans un inventaire destiné à réconcilier l'effort et le sourire. Cette ballade nonchalante ... more »

« La sérénité est l'art de tout supporter dans ce monde en gardant le sourire et en restant bien dans sa peau. » À une époque où le stress est devenu notre lot quotidien, cet art de vivre semble bien difficile à atteindre. Pourtant Jean Gastaldi reste convaincu qu'il reste accessible : il appartient ... more »

... teaches you how to design your own action plan. Beginning by looking deep within for patterns of behavior you exhibit every day, you'll learn to: * Overcome humiliation and confront abuse * Stop living in the shadow of lost opportunities * Hurdle obstacles and embrace risks * Change your language to ... more »

Meditation, says Lorin Roche, has been held captive by gurus and overly restrictive spiritual traditions for centuries. It should be one of life’s great pleasures – to be savoured like ice cream or a cold beer on a hot summer day. You don’t have to sit in an awkward position or empty your mind or relinquish ... more »

We all need people to help us find the way. In this stirring new book, acclaimed author and educator Eric Liu takes us on a quest for those guiding lights. He shares invaluable lessons from people whose "classrooms" are boardrooms, arenas, concert halls, theaters, kitchens, and places of worship ... more »

It's time for some straight-from-the-heart girl talk! Emme is the sister you never had and the best friend you always wanted. In Life's Little Emergencies, she tackles all the emergencies that constantly pop up in a woman's life. Here's just a sample of what you'll learn: Secrets from make-up artist ... more »

This collection of 55 poignant, funny, and powerful stories tell it like it is. From teens of every age come stories of first love, first jobs, best friends, heartbreak, hope, innocence, and the real world. Teens will see themselves in these pages and find comfort in knowing that they are not alone. ... more »

Life's Greatest Lessons is a wise, wonderful book. In it, Hal Urban, a parent and an award-winning teacher, presents twenty principles that are as deeply rooted in common sense as they are in compassion. The topics, gathered from a lifetime of teaching both children and adults, span a wide range of readily ... more »

The knowledge and methods in Building Relationships spring from a serious concern for the individual. Building Relationships is the second in the PACE YOURSELF series of nine books presented by Richard Pace for your enjoyment and learning experience. This series of books is the result of the study of ... more »

Invest in your own spiritual development. Transform internal obstacles -- self-doubt, conflict phobia, a fear of what others think -- into courage, confidence, and self-esteem. Create a larger vision -- one of service and contribution to yourself and to the world. Use your gifts and talents, and lead ... more »

Rich, sweet, and deeply satisfying, the stories in Chocolate for a Woman's Soul Volume II celebrate the women who have made the Chocolate series a bestselling and beloved success. Once again, Kay Allenbaugh graces us with her rare talent for presenting stories that speak to women everywhere. These 77 ... more »

We live in a culture--especially at work--that prefers harmony over discord, agreement over dissent, speed over deliberation. We often smile and nod to each other even though deep down we could not disagree more. Whether with colleagues, friends, or family members, the tendency to paper over differences ... more »