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General fictionPhilosophy
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Cinquante textes brefs de la philosophe sur son frère, autiste. Elle tente de mettre des mots sur ce qu'a été…
sa vie et partage les réflexions que son handicap a suscitées chez elle
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General fictionPhilosophy, Self help
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Discover the universal tale of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse brought to life in audio by…
its author and illustrator Charlie Mackesy, with a beautiful music score and the real wildlife sounds of rural England. "A surprise bestseller about kindness and vulnerability is bringing people together." – Washington Post "What do you want to be when you grow up?" asked the mole. "Kind," said the boy. Charlie Mackesy offers inspiration and hope in uncertain times in this beautiful audiobook, following the tale of a curious boy, a greedy mole, a wary fox and a wise horse who find themselves together in sometimes difficult terrain, sharing their greatest fears and biggest discoveries about vulnerability, kindness, hope, friendship and love. The shared adventures and important conversations between the four friends are full of life lessons that have connected with readers of all ages. "Charlie Mackesy's mesmerizing debut combines the simplicity of "The Giving Tree", magic of "The Velveteen Rabbit" and the curiosity of "Paddington" – Elisabeth Egan, New York Times
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General fictionPhilosophy, Criticism
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Matthew B. Crawford était un brillant universitaire, bien payé pour travailler dans un think tank à Washington. Au bout de…
quelques mois, déprimé, il démissionne pour ouvrir... un atelier de réparation de motos. À partir du récit de son étonnante reconversion, il livre dans cet ouvrage intelligent et drôle une réflexion particulièrement fine sur le sens et la valeur du travail dans les sociétés occidentales. Mêlant anecdotes, récit, et réflexions philosophiques et sociologiques, il montre que ce « travail intellectuel », dont on nous rebat les oreilles, se révèle pauvre et déresponsabilisant. À l'inverse, il restitue l'expérience de ceux qui, comme lui, s'emploient à fabriquer ou réparer des objets dans un monde où l'on ne sait plus qu'acheter, jeter et remplacer. Le travail manuel peut même se révéler beaucoup plus captivant d'un point de vue intellectuel que tous les nouveaux emplois de l'« économie du savoir »
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General fictionPhilosophy, Self help
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Imaginez : un homme vous sauve la vie, en échange de votre engagement de faire tout ce qu'il vous demande...…
pour votre bien. Le dos au mur, vous acceptez et vous vous retrouvez embarqué dans une incroyable situation où tout semble vous échapper. Vous n'êtes plus le maître de votre vie et pourtant... à bien des égards, elle est plus excitante qu'auparavant ! Mais, peu à peu, le doute s'installe en vous : quelles sont les intentions réelles de cet homme ? Qui est-il vraiment ? Et qui sont les personnages énigmatiques de son entourage ? Les découvertes que vous faites n'ont rien pour vous rassurer. Cette histoire, qui nous plonge dans l'atmosphère envoûtante d'un été parisien, ouvre la voie de la plus belle des réflexions sur nous-mêmes : qu'est-ce qui peut nous permettre de dépasser nos inhibitions, nos peurs et nos conditionnements, pour sortir du chemin tout tracé de notre vie lorsque celle-ci ne nous apporte pas pleinement satisfaction ?
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General fictionSpirituality, Philosophy
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« Aime tes rêves et grâce à eux tu pourras construire un monde plein de sourires et de tendresse... »…
Un jeune homme errant sur une route de Patagonie est recueilli par un automobiliste. L'adolescent est le prince d'une contrée lointaine qui explore l'univers. Dans les paysages désertiques et sauvages, les deux voyageurs, si différents, engagent un dialogue abordant avec simplicité les grandes questions de l'existence. Au fil de leurs aventures, chacun apprend à écouter le cœur de l'autre et à tenter de trouver le vrai sens de la vie. Ce voyage se transforme peu à peu en une véritable quête spirituelle. Et, au bout de ce chemin, il y a le secret d'un mystère que nous passons parfois une vie entière à chercher : le bonheur... Un délicieux conte philosophique moderne sur le sens de la vie
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General fictionPhilosophy
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Years after the skeptic Otto Ringling and world renown spiritual master Volya Rinpoche became friends, they traveled to the center…
of America seeking the answer to "What does the future hold?" Otto has experienced major change, the death of his wife, his children leaving and the end of his job. Rinpoche's challenge has been dealing with modern life and the possibility his daughter may be the next Dalai Lama. Unrated
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General fictionLiterature, Philosophy
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El famoso autor argentino presenta sus ensayos sobre los conceptos culturales y literarios de la eternidad como se reflejan en…
la literatura y los escritos de los antiguos griegos, de los tempranos teólogos cristianos, y de los poetas medievales de Islandia. Incluye discusión de la doctrina de Nietzsche sobre el concepto de la historia recurrente, y ilustra los condicionamientos culturales que se reflejan en las traducciones clásicas de Las 1001 Noches
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Bestsellers (Fiction), General fictionPhilosophy, Self help, Business and economics
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Life looks bleak to forty-six-year-old David Ponder, who has lost his job and sense of purpose. Seven time-travel experiences impart…
motivational lessons that encourage David to change his attitude and gain a second chance at a worthwhile life. Bestseller. 2002
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General fictionPhilosophy, Literature, Anthologies, Biography, Ancient history
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Selected writings from the work of Latin philosopher, Lucius Annaeus Seneca (ca. 4 B.C.-A.D. 65). Includes his dialogues "On the…
Shortness of Life" and "On Tranquility of Mind," which state stoic ideals. Translated by Rhodes Scholar and professor of Classics, C.D.N. Costa. 1997
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General fictionPhilosophy, United States history
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Essays by a Spanish-born philosopher on the culture of his adopted homeland, the United States. Santayana coins the term "genteel…
tradition" to describe a divided American mentality--progressive in practical affairs but conservative in religion, literature, and "the higher things of the mind." 1967
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General fictionLiterature, Anthologies, Philosophy, Canadian non-fiction, Essays, Journals and memoirs, Politics and government
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Que signifie prendre racine, habiter un espace, le faire nôtre, le transformer à notre image et, en retour, devenir autre…
sous son influence?? En somme, que signifie devenir «?habitant?»?? Le terme a longtemps été péjoratif chez nous. À tort. Il n’y a pas de plus beau destin que celui d’habiter pleinement un lieu. Ce petit livre en témoigne.
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General fictionPhilosophy
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Périple initiatique d'un psychiatre décédé qui raconte ses rencontres dans la "nouvelle dimension"
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Bestsellers (Fiction), Christian fiction, General fictionPhilosophy, Self help, Buddhism, Reference
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A retelling of the Buddha's search for truth. The prince Siddhartha leaves behind his comfortable palace, becomes a wandering monk…
who faces many trials and much suffering, and transcends physical pain to achieve enlightenment as the Buddha. Includes a concise practical guide to Buddhism. 2007
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General fictionPhilosophy
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Pour mieux comprendre Voltaire et la place qui fut la sienne dans les Lumières européennes
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Historical fiction, Westerns, Adventure stories, Suspense and thrillers, General fiction, Mysteries and crime storiesIndigenous peoples history, United States history
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"Along the notorious Rogue River, gold seekers, crazed by the discovery of nuggets that made them rich overnight, are at…
war with one another. The river itself swarms with salmon, bringing along with them another kind of wealth and violent fighting between fishermen and the fish-packing monopoly. Into this scene comes Keven Bell, returning to face life after being handicapped by a disfiguring wound he received in World War I. Keven teams up with a broken-down fisherman and boatbuilder. When they try to buck the salmon-packing monopoly, they encounter violence and trickery; their boat is sunk and they are left to swim for their lives. Keven is tended to by Beryl, the daughter of a gold miner. His convalescence is slow, but the autumn days, fishing and camping, make a woodland dream of romance. But no sooner has an operation straightened out Keven's injuries than he is framed on a charge of murder in the salmon-packing war. Keven must carry on as best he can, along with what help Beryl and her old father can give, to clear his name and ensure his and Beryl's safety on the turbulent Rogue. Zane Grey's vigorous storytelling and portrayal of violence in the wild make this novel one of his best. There is a deep emotional feeling for nature in the raw, for the great salmon runs, and for the clashes of men fighting for gold. Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for readers interested in fiction that takes place in the old West. Westerns-books about outlaws, sheriffs, chiefs and warriors, cowboys and Indians-are a genre in which we publish regularly. Our list includes international bestselling authors like Zane Gray and Louis L'Amour, and many more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home." -- Provided by publisher
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Westerns, Suspense and thrillers, Adventure stories, Mysteries and crime stories, Historical fiction, General fictionIndigenous peoples history, United States history
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"The beautiful, young, and headstrong Ruth Virey gets herself in trouble with her fiery temper and impulsive ways. Willing to…
risk anything to escape her life at a "barren desert water-hole," she finds herself having jumped from the frying pan into the fire until Adam Wansfell, her husband's brother and murderer, shows up and professes his love for her. Excitement rises to a smashing climax when, in their fight to retain possession of a priceless waterhole, Ruth and Adam come face to face with the law and the man they both believed to be dead. In Stairs of Sand, the desert country of Southern California and the amazingly beautiful canyon country of Arizona come vividly to life as the background of this thrilling Zane Grey story of life in the bold, action-packed days when the west was still a frontier." -- Provided by publisher
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General fictionPhilosophy, Self help
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Born a Crime comes a timeless illustrated story inviting people of…
all ages to connect with one another in a world brought to life with imagination. “But sooner or later your mother will find us,” Walter said, looking back at the house. “She always does.” The boy’s eyes lit up again. He had an idea. “Then this time we need to go where we’ve never gone before,” he said. “Into the uncut grass!” In the tradition of The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse comes a fable about a young child’s journey into the world beyond the shadow of home, a magical landscape where he discovers the secrets of sharing, connection, and finding peace with the people we love. Infused with the author’s signature wit and imagination, it’s a tale for listeners of all ages—to be read aloud or listened to alone
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General fiction, Short storiesPhilosophy, Psychology
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Glass Grapes and Other Stories is the first full-length collection of short stories by distinguished poet and fiction writer Martha…
Ronk. Ronk's work has garnered critical accolades and numerous awards, including, most recently, a 2005 PEN USA Award in poetry, a 2007 NEA Fellowship, and a 2007 National Poetry Series Award. Glass Grapes is a collection of short, experimental stories, usually dominated by an object imbued with fetishistic qualities by an obsessive, self-involved narrator. The language of these stories is repetitive, provocative, imagistic, occasionally comic, and unnerving. Ronk's fiction moves with the same grace, beauty, and attention to language as her most accomplished poetry.
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General fiction, Folklore, fables and fairy talesPhilosophy
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Timeless yet timely and hopeful with a dark underbelly, these fables revive a tradition running from Aesop to W.S. Merwin.…
With a poet's mastery, Craig Morgan Teicher creates strange worlds populated by animals fated for disaster and the people who interact with them, or simply act like them, including a very sad boy who wishes he had been raised by wolves. There are also a handful of badly behaving gods, a talking tree, and a shape-shifting room.Craig Morgan Teicher is poetry editor of Publishers Weekly and a vice president on the board of the National Book Critics Circle. He lives in Brooklyn, New York.
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General fiction, Short storiesPhilosophy, Buddhism
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Divine Stories is the inaugural volume in a landmark translation series devoted to making the wealth of classical Indian Buddhism…
accessible to modern readers. The stories here, among the first texts to be inscribed by Buddhists, highlight the moral economy of karma, illustrating how gestures of faith, especially offerings, can bring the reward of future happiness and ultimate liberation. Originally contained in the Divyavadana, an enormous compendium of Sanskrit Buddhist narratives from the early Common Era, the stories in this collection express the moral and ethical impulses of Indian Buddhist thought and are a testament to the historical and social power of narrative. Long believed by followers to be the actual words of the Buddha himself, these divine stories are without a doubt some of the most influential stories in the history of Buddhism.