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L’étranger L’étranger Albert Camus *L'Étranger* est le premier roman publié d’Albert Camus, paru en 1942. Il prend place dans la tétralogie que Camus nommera « cycle de l’absurde » qui décrit les fondements de la philosophie camusienn… OL1230613W
The happiest mommy ever The happiest mommy ever Alice Furniss A mother tells her young son about the happiest times of her life. OL13648752W
Boethius' Consolation of philosophy Boethius' Consolation of philosophy Boethius The book called 'The Consolation of Philosophy' was throughout the Middle Ages, and down to the beginnings of the modern epoch in the sixteenth century, the scholar's familiar companion. Few books ha… OL1393107W
The Mindful Way through Depression The Mindful Way through Depression Jon Kabat-Zinn Drawing on the collective wisdom of four mindfulness experts, this volume offers effective relief from the most prevalent psychological disorder: clinical depression. OL15106136W
Summa Theologica Summa Theologica Thomas Aquinas,Kennedy, Daniel Joseph, 1862-1930 Thomas's magnum opus, comprising a systematic integration of Aristotelian philosophy with Christianity. Covers topics such as the nature and existence of God, human nature, law and morality and the r… OL15314568W
Stumbling on happiness Stumbling on happiness Daniel Todd Gilbert A smart and funny book by a prominent Harvard psychologist, which uses groundbreaking research and (often hilarious) anecdotes to show us why we're so lousy at predicting what will make us happy -- a… OL15840192W
The happy economist The happy economist Ross Gittins "Most economists are obsessed with financial and economic measures, but not Ross Gittins. In The Happy Economist he mounts a provocative and persuasive case for a different approach. He argues that h… OL15937033W
Field notes on the compassionate life Field notes on the compassionate life Marc Barasch Marc Ian Barasch, dubbed "one of today's coolest grown-ups" by Interview magazine, sets out on a journey to the heart of compassion. He discovers its power to change who we are and the society we hav… OL16025808W
Bonjour, Happiness! Bonjour, Happiness! Jamie Callan French women didn't invent happiness. But they know a thing or two about joie de vivre--being alive to each delicious moment. OL16576554W
The happiness secret The happiness secret J. John It's something we all want. But what is happiness and where can we find it? In this thoughtful and uplifting book, the author takes a look at the most famous teachings of Jesus - the Beatitudes - to … OL16577482W
Can we talk? Can we talk? C T. Shackleford A thought-provoking response to Steve Harvey's Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man, Can We Talk?: Claiming the Happiness You Deserve reveals the many dysfunctions causing relationships to fail. When pr… OL16599074W
Mind whispering Mind whispering Tara Bennett-Goleman "Aims to transform us into integrated human beings - mentally, emotionally and interpersonally. Drawing on ideas in cognitive psychology, neuroscience and Eastern traditions, the author offers a fres… OL16715275W
Awakening Through A Course In Miracles Awakening Through A Course In Miracles David Hoffmeister This book clarifies the essential wisdom of A Course In Miracles in a progressive way, from the basic to the most advanced teachings. It focuses on practical application, bringing true peace, joy, an… OL17456903W
How To Be Happier How To Be Happier Paul Jenner Everyone wants to be happy. But it's a lot easier said than done. Most books on happiness are fixated on particular routes to happiness, such as wealth, NLP, positive thinking, or mindfulness. This b… OL17522734W
The 10-step stress solution The 10-step stress solution Neil Shah "A simple, straightforward guide to managing the daily stress in your life. Too busy to get everything done? Lie awake at night worrying and fretting? It is all too easy to feel out of control in the… OL17824853W
Amazing things will happen Amazing things will happen C. C. Chapman This book...offers a collection of thoughts and inspiration that will get you up and guide you on a journey toward a more fulfilling life. Amazing Things Will Happen shows how others got it done and … OL17919085W
Who Moved My Cheese? Who Moved My Cheese? Spencer Johnson Who Moved My Cheese? is a simple parable that reveals profound truths about change. It is an amusing and enlightening story of four characters who live in a "Maze" and look for "Cheese" to nourish th… OL1864135W
Hip, hip, hooray for Annie McRae! Hip, hip, hooray for Annie McRae! Brad Wilcox Annie McRae finds that she does not need to depend on other people to make her day a happy one. OL1910035W
Let's be happy Let's be happy P. K. Hallinan Simple rhyming text explains that being happy makes others happy too. OL1930777W
Yuan lai ni fei bu kuai le Yuan lai ni fei bu kuai le Xi Lin Lin Xi is a prolific and successful lyricist. Him high profile compelled him to rub shoulders with stars and attracted tabloids. These essays talk about happiness and unhappiness. He admits that his … OL19330914W
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