Philosophy

THE BIG PANDA AND TINY DRAGON AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR JAMES NORBURY TELLS THE STORY OF THE CAT WHO LEARNED HOW TO BE MORE ZEN . . ."I've learnt that what we want is seldom what we need, and what we need is almost never what we want"This is the tale of a...

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The classic translation of the cornerstone work of western philosophyPlato's Republic is widely acknowledged as one of the most influential works in the history of philosophy. Presented in the form of a dialogue between Socrates and three different...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781250076748Author Frank OstaseskiFormat PaperbackPage Count 304Imprint Flatiron BooksPublisher Flatiron BooksWeight(grams) 227gDimensions(mm) 208mm * 140mm...

Based on the BBC television series, John Berger's Ways of Seeing is a unique look at the way we view art, published as part of the Penguin on Design series in Penguin Modern Classics.'Seeing comes before words. The child looks and recognizes before it...

The sequel to the global bestseller The Courage To Be Disliked, the Japanese phenomenon in applying twentieth-century psychology to contemporary dilemmas continues with life-changing advice on finding happiness...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of Nobel Prize 1957.Book InformationISBN 9780525564454Author Albert CamusFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Vintage BooksPublisher Random House USA Inc

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'Have little thought of self and as few desires as possible'Whether or not Lao Tzu was a historical figure is uncertain, but the wisdom gathered under his name in the fourth century BC is central to the understanding and practice of Taoism. One of the...

Take them on a journey this Christmas with the wise and heartfelt words of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon'James has a way to speak to your soul. This book is nothing short of comforting and heartwarming' VEX KING'While the drawings have the charm of...

The Bhagavad Gita, "The Song of the Lord," is probably the best known of all the Indian scriptures, and Easwaran's clear, accessible translation is the best-selling edition. The Gita opens dramatically, with prince Arjuna collapsing in anguish on the...

Be more Zen in 2024 with this little book of 100 tips and activities to soothe the soul'Brings the spirit of Zen Buddhism to everyday life . . . 100 snack-size Zen activities you can do daily to add more calm to your life' Daily Telegraph_______Zen is...

'Happiness, then, is the best, noblest, and most pleasant thing in the world.' In the Nicomachean Ethics Aristotle's guiding question is: what is the best thing for a human being? His answer is happiness, but he means, not something we feel, but...

A must-have for anyone who practises yoga or is interested in the teachings of the East.B.K.S. Iyengar, whose teachings on yoga are followed throughout the world, reflects upon his lifetime's experience on the yoga path. The structure of the book follows...

The #1 Sunday Times and International Bestseller from 'the most influential public intellectual in the Western world right now' (New York Times)What are the most valuable things that everyone should know? Acclaimed clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson...

Learn to make every moment a once-in-a-lifetime experience with this definitive guide to the Japanese art of ichigo ichie, from the bestselling authors of Ikigai.'Ikigai urges individuals to simplify their lives by pursuing what sparks joy for them'...

This superb in-depth Student Book is ideal for Year 8 Maths students and perfect for independent study! It's packed with detailed, accessible notes, backed up with fully worked examples. Each section starts with a prior knowledge check and is rounded...

An unimpeachable classic work in political philosophy, intellectual and cultural history, and economics, "The Road to Serfdom" has inspired and infuriated politicians, scholars, and general readers for half a century. Originally published in 1944 - when...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780061575594Author Martin HeideggerFormat PaperbackPage Count 608Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780593191699Author Ryan HolidayFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint PortfolioPublisher Penguin Putnam IncWeight(grams) 352gDimensions(mm) 185mm * 134mm *...

THE ONLY WAY TO GET YOUR CHILD BACK IS TO KIDNAP ANOTHER CHILD'A blazing, full-tilt thriller that entirely justifies the hype' GUARDIAN'A heart-stopping roller coaster' DAILY MAIL* * * * *YOUR PHONE RINGS.A STRANGER HAS KIDNAPPED YOUR CHILD.TO FREE THEM...

Two spiritual giants. Seven days. One timeless question.'The ultimate source of happiness is within us.' DALAI LAMA'We grow in kindness when our kindness is tested.' DESMOND TUTUArchbishop Desmond Tutu and the Dalai Lama have been friends for many, many...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780061142666Author Stephen MitchellFormat PaperbackPage Count 144Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9789627341352Author Tulku Urgyen RinpocheFormat PaperbackPage Count 224Imprint Rangjung Yeshe Publications,NepalPublisher Rangjung Yeshe...

'A truly transformative read' Sunday Times STYLE'More than ever, we need books like this' Jessica Seaton, Co-Founder of Toast and author of Gather, Cook, FeastA whole new way of looking at the world - and your life - inspired by centuries-old Japanese...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780399162664Author NevilleFormat PaperbackPage Count 208Imprint Tarcher/Putnam,USPublisher Tarcher/Putnam,US

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780312204075Author Alan SokalFormat HardbackPage Count 300Imprint St Martin's PressPublisher St Martin's PressWeight(grams) 336g

_______________ A RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER A BBC RADIO 4 BOOK OF THE WEEK SELECTED AS A BOOK OF THE YEAR BY THE TIMES SELECTED AS A SUMMER READ BY THE SUNDAY TIMES, FINANCIAL TIMES, DAILY TELEGRAPH, THE TIMES AND...

A New York Times Book Review Editors' ChoiceA Public Books Best Book of the Year"A profound and optimistic call to action and reflection. For Piketty, the arc of history is long, but it does bend toward equality. There is nothing automatic about it,...

'One of the most important thinkers alive' The Times'Britain's best philosopher' The TelegraphEver since its publication in 1651, Thomas Hobbes' Leviathan has unsettled and challenged how we understand the world. Condemned and vilified by each new...

SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER 'The most important book of the year' Daily Mail The brilliant and provocative new book from one of the world's foremost political writers ...

An intimate reflection on Japanese art and architecture from one of the country's greatest novelists.This is an enchanting essay on aesthetics by one of the greatest Japanese novelists. Tanizaki's eye ranges over architecture, jade, food, toilets, and...

Sixteen-year-old Odile Ozanne is an awkward, quiet girl, but everyone knows she's destined to land a coveted seat on the Conseil. In her apprenticeship, she competes to become one of the judges to decide who amongst the town's residents may travel across...

Jean-Paul Sartre's first published novel, Nausea is both an extended essay on existentialist ideals, and a profound fictional exploration of a man struggling to restore a sense of meaning to his life. This Penguin Modern Classics edition is translated...

In this landmark new book, Iain McGilchrist addresses some of the oldest and hardest questions humanity faces - ones that, however, have a practical urgency for all of us today. Who are we? What is the world? How can we understand consciousness, matter,...

This bold new take on the life and ideas of political philosopher Hannah Arendt explores her lessons for living in an age of uncertainty.'Compelling and original' OBSERVER'Invigorating and insightful' FINANCIAL TIMESBorn in the first decade of the last...

The Book On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are explores an unrecognised but mighty taboo - our tacit conspiracy to ignore who, or what, we really are. Alan Watts, key thinker of Western Zen Buddhism, explains how to reconsider our relationship with...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788185300450Author Sri Nisdargadatta-MaharajFormat HardbackPage Count 558Imprint ChetanaPublisher Chetana Pvt.LtdDimensions(mm) 220mm * 150mm * 30mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781788283694Author Dr Peter GibsonFormat PaperbackPage Count 256Imprint Arcturus Publishing LtdPublisher Arcturus Publishing Ltd