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The $12 million stuffed shark: the curious economics of contemporary art
By Donald N Thompson. 2008
Delves into the economics and psychology of the contemporary art world - artists, dealers, auction houses, and wealthy collectors. If…
it's true that 85 percent of new contemporary art is bad, why were record prices achieved at auction in 2006 and 2007? Explores money, lust, and the self-aggrandizement of possession in an attempt to determine what makes a particular work of art valuable while others are ignored. 2008.Soumission à l'autorité: un point de vue expérimental
By Stanley Milgram, Emy Molinié. 2004
Entre 1950 et 1963, le psychosociologue a effectué une série d'expériences. Parmi les essais, des hommes et des femmes recevaient…
l'ordre d'infliger à une personne des chocs électriques de plus en plus violents. Les résultats firent naître une controverse sur la soumission humaine à l'autorité et sur la responsabilité individuelle. Titre uniforme: Obedience to authority : an experimental view.Se libérer de la souffrance: au-delà de nos peines quotidiennes
By Mark Epstein, Dominique David. 2015
" Ambition professionnelle, course aux gratifications, addictions en tout genre, multiplication des relations amoureuses, accumulation de biens, voyages lointains, antidépresseurs...…
ce sont là les multiples stratégies que nous propose en vain la culture contemporaine pour nous affranchir de la souffrance inhérente à l'existence. Or, tenter de fuir les émotions qui nous perturbent ne fait qu'accroître leur emprise. La souffrance nous rattrape toujours. Il existe une alternative à ce chemin et c'est le propos de Mark Epstein de nous y introduire. Il le fait avec d'autant plus de force qu'il combine les avancées les plus récentes de la psychanalyse en matière de traumatisme avec les enseignements ancestraux du bouddhisme. Car La vie est souffrance - la vie est dukkha , est le premier enseignement du Bouddha. " -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: The Trauma of Everyday Life.Take off your glasses and see: how to heal your eyesight and expand your insight
By Jacob Liberman. 1995
Drawing on his own experiences and the success of the people he has treated, Liberman reveals how the fundamental self-healing…
properties of the body/mind connection can change the way you see the world. Liberman focuses on the intimate connection between "eyesight" and "insight" and makes it clear that changing our awareness and perceptions is the best "prescription" of all. 1995.Most people want to change their lives for the better but don't know how. Cirocco gives readers an opportunity to…
assess their strengths and weaknesses and diagnose why they haven't taken the step. She then teaches how to take action by crystallizing goals and dreams, and shows how to nurture faith in ourselves and remove personal obstacles to accomplish our life's work. c2001.Stress sans détresse
By Hans Selye. 1974
D'une façon directe et simple, un expert dit ce qu'est le stress, ce qu'il n'est pas. Tout homme a besoin…
de travailler. Les vrais malheureux sont ceux qui n'ont d'intérêt pour rien. (Ré-enregistré) 1988, c1974. Titre uniforme: Stress without distress.Stress (Chicken Soup For The Soul Healthy Living Ser.)
By Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Leslie Godwin. 2005
Everyone feels stressed. Everyone knows they should do something about it. But no one wants to be lectured. This book…
gives people the basic tools they need to slow down, breathe deep and enjoy everything life has to offer. Includes advice on and stories about work, home, kids, diet and dealing with the stress of loved ones. 2005.Survival in Auschwitz: the Nazi assault on humanity
By Primo Levi. 1996
In 1943, Primo Levi, a twenty-five-year-old chemist and "Italian citizen of Jewish race" was arrested by Italian fascists and deported…
from his native Turin to Auschwitz. This is his account of his ten months in the German death camp, of systematic cruelty and miraculous endurance. Included is a conversation between Philip Roth and Primo Levi never before published in book form. Descriptions of violence. 1996. Uniform title: Se questo è un uomo.Stumbling on happiness
By Daniel Todd Gilbert. 2006
Harvard psychologist uses anecdotes and scientific research to argue that people cannot predict what will make them happy. Claims that…
individuals cannot accurately envision their future and are often surprised at how it really turns out. 2006.Survival stories: memoirs of crisis
By Kathryn Rhett. 1997
Anthology of twenty-two pieces by American writers, each articulating a personal crisis. Selected from already published sources for their power…
to convey such emotional experiences as death, divorce, and suicidal depression. Authors include Jamaica Kincaid, Alan Shapiro, William Styron, and Isabel Allende. 1997.Secrets d'histoire et autres histoires d'alcôve
By Karen Dolby, Olivier Cechman. 2014
" 69 Année érotique, dit la chanson. Pas si sûr, en réalité ! Si certains pensent qu'auparavant régnait un calme…
plat en la matière, Secrets d'histoire et autres histoires d'alcôve prouve le contraire en dévoilant les épisodes sulfureux de l'Antiquité à nos jours. Rois et reines, hommes politiques, philosophes ou stars du show-biz Des lupanars aux pratiques débauchées des grands de ce monde, en passant par leurs correspondances épistolaires hautes en couleur, ce livre instructif va changer votre vision des choses. Découvrez les secrets inavoués de Jules César, Napoléon, François Ier, Marcel Proust, Salvador Dalí, Albert Einstein, Marilyn et bien d'autres encore... " -- 4e de couv. Titre uniforme: History's naughty bits.Spaghetti western: how my father brought Italian food to the West
By Maria L Cioni. 2006
Genesio (Gene) Cioni was sixteen when he left Italy in the 1920s to find a vibrant, close-knit Italian community in…
the burgeoning city of Calgary. Gene left behind the barber trade to follow his passion for food and cooking, as he worked his way up from busboy to cook to become one of western Canada's first celebrity chefs. His daughter Maria's recollections of growing up in the family restaurant bring alive the food and treasured traditions that enriched her family's life. Includes recipes. 2006.Jean Lumb, a recipient of the Order of Canada, shares the story of her immigration to Canada, her contribution to…
the changing of Canada's immigration laws, and her efforts in saving Chinatown communities across Canada. Grades 5-8. 1997.Shift happens!: how to live an inspired life starting from now!
By Bob Holden. 2010
Shift happens is about more - more happiness, more success, more love, more peace, more prosperity and more joy. The…
author tackles the fundamental everyday concerns that can undermine true joy and fulfilment. Written in a short essay style, Dr Robert Holden offers a mix of inspiring principles and proven methods that help to unblock yourself, release fears, drop the struggle, transform relationships and embrace a new level of creativity and joy. Originally published 2000, c2010.Seeking the sacred: leading a spiritual life in a secular world
By Elizabeth Etue, Roméo A Dallaire. 2006
In a world permeated by religious strife, renewed interest in issues of faith necessitates a journey beyond the orthodox institutions…
many have come to mistrust. This new brand of "seeker" is looking for an open and safe environment in which to discuss unique interpretations of consciousness, spirituality, ethics, and philosophy through the world's complex mosaic of beliefs and customs. Includes lectures by Jungian therapist Marion Woodman, Lt. General Roméo Dallaire, and Stephen Lewis. Descriptions of violence. 2006.Soon: an overdue history of procrastination, from Leonardo and Darwin to you and me
By Andrew Santella. 2018
Drawing on the stories of history's greatest delayers, and on the work of psychologists, philosophers, and behavioral economists to explain…
why we put off what we're supposed to be doing and why we shouldn't feel so bad about it, Andrew Santella presents a defense of the nearly universal tendency to procrastinate. 2018.Straight from the heart
By Jean Chrétien. 1985
Linda Blair offers numerous practical suggestions to help you overcome problems such as anxiety, insomnia, negative thinking, a loss of…
contentment, an unhappy past and a tendency to relapse into unconstructive habits. She explains how you can create your own treatment manual and she uses case studies to guide you on your way. 2009.Stormy weather: the life of Lena Horne
By James Gavin. 2009
Biography of African American singer/actress Lena Horne, born in 1917 Brooklyn, who first performed at Harlem's Cotton Club at age…
sixteen. Interprets Horne's multiracial family background in the pre-civil rights era as the reason for emotional conflicts in both her personal and professional lives. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. c2009.Whether you are at work or at home, you are probably being asked to do more with less. We often…
become consumed with what doesn't really matter, and spend far too much of our precious time on what doesn't even count. Dr. Rob Fazio shows you how to block out the static so you can turn up the volume on the right information and accelerate your path to success. 2016.