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Sincerity is the end and the beginning of all things; without sincerity there would be nothing. - Inazo Nitobe, The Way of the Samurai • This beautiful jacketed hardback collection brings together five iconic works of Eastern philosophy. Full of timeless wisdom and invaluable advice, these classic Chinese and Japanese texts condense the spiritual teachings from thousands of years of history • Includes • The Art of War • Tao Te Ching • The Analects of Confucius • The Way of the Samurai • Mencius • Drawing upon military strategy, leadership, honor and spiritual philosophy, this collection offers penetrating insights which are still pertinent in the modern world

From the ultimate insider – a former General Motors executive and current advisor to the Google Self-Driving Car project – comes the definitive story of the race between Google, Tesla and Uber to create the driverless car • We stand on the brink of a technological revolution. In the near future, most of us will not own automobiles, but will travel instead in driverless electric vehicles summoned at the touch of an app. We will be liberated from driving, so that the time we spend in cars can be put to more productive use. We will prevent more than 90 percent of car crashes, provide freedom of mobility to the elderly and disabled and decrease our dependence on fossil fuels • Autonomy tells the story of the maverick engineers and computer experts who triggered the revolution

The best views of wellness in the mountains, gathered in Mountain Escapes • Impressive mountain panoramas, breathtaking architecture and cosy fireside evenings - this new volume from the Review Books series is dedicated to extraordinary places of longing. Discover mountain hotels and resorts from Machu Picchu to the Himalayas. To immerse and unwind at the highest level. With digital extension • In "Mountain Escapes", author Martin N. Kunz presents a finely selected collection of individual houses, all in spectacular surroundings, on more than 250 pages and with almost 500 photographs. There is something for everyone in this compendium: from the remote lodge and chalet in the luxury ski area to the resort on the roof of the world. With stunning images and accompanied by lively and informative text, this new title from the Review Book series brings the holidays home and provides inspiration for the next holiday

From Agard to Zephaniah, the very best of children's poetry from the very best of children's poets appears in this wonderful and exciting anthology edited by Michael Rosen, the Children's Laureate • Coinciding with his laureateship and a very welcome public promotion of the need for children's poetry in our education system, this future classic for Puffin will delight readers young and old, and make the perfect gift

Inspired by the heroic war time escapades of his father, as well as drawing on his own experiences in the special forces, acclaimed adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes thrillingly explores the history of elite military units, from ancient Sparta to the War on Terror • The best of the best, these elite units have frequently been immortalised on the big screen, and in computer games, for their daring deeds. Whether it be fighting on the battlefield, storming forts and castles, rescuing hostages, high stakes reconnaissance missions or the dramatic assassination of enemy leaders, these are the men who are relied upon to undertake dangerous missions of the highest stakes. While celebrating the heroics of groups such as the SAS and Navy Seals, Sir Ranulph also reveals the true stories of infamous organisations such as The Assassins and Templar Knights

Was Harold Wilson a bigger figure than Denis Healey? Was John Major more ‘prime ministerial’ than Michael Heseltine? Would David Miliband have become prime minister if it were not for his brother Ed? Would Ed have become prime minister if it were not for David? How close did Jeremy Corbyn come to being prime minister? • In this piercing and original study, journalist and commentator Steve Richards looks at eleven prime ministers we never had, examining what made each of these illustrious figures unique and why they failed to make the final leap to the very top. Combining astute insights into the demands of leadership with compelling historical analysis, this fascinating exploration of failure and success sheds new light on some of the most compelling characters in British public life

Составьте карту своих привычек, поставьте собственные цели и относитесь к себе с добротой, которой вы действительно заслуживаете • Шахру Изади несет революционное послание: относиться к себе по-доброму - единственный способ добиться долговременных изменений • В "Методе доброты" специалист по изменению поведения Шахру предлагает вам сначала дать себе передышку от напряжения, а затем научиться укреплять свою силу воли, как мышцы, чтобы вы могли поддерживать мотивацию в течение длительного времени. Эти методы могут показаться незначительными, но результаты меняют жизнь, потому что план составлен специально для вас, и они могут помочь в люых ситуациях - начиная от алкогольной зависимости до прокрастинации и потери веса. Используя те же методы, которые она использовала, чтобы помочь наркозависимым избавиться от зависимости, вы тоже обнаружите, что у вас есть сила измениться – навсегда

The unexamined life is not worth living • - Plato (c.427-347BC) • This book traces the historical development of philosophical thought from the Ancient Greeks through the Enlightenment to the present day. It explores the five main branches of philosophy - metaphysics, epistemology, logic, ethics, and aesthetics - and includes biographies of significant philosophers and accounts of important texts. It is an accessible and fascinating account of the preoccupations of some of the world's greatest thinkers • Topics include • The nature of being and reality • The existence of God • Free will and predestination • Ethics in daily life • How we might make a good society

From Socrates’ fascinating discussions of morality and virtue to Pythagoras’ attempts to understand the arrangement of the cosmos, the thinkers of the ancient world provided us with an astonishing array of ideas that has helped to shape the modern world • Ranging across Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy from Anaximander to Plotinus, Classical Philosophy in a Nutshell explains important ideas such as Plato’s Theory of Forms, Zeno’s Paradox, and the Stoicism of Marcus Aurelius • Filled with helpful diagrams and simple summaries of complex theories, this essential introduction brings the great ideas of antiquity to everyone

The world's great philosophers have always wrestled with the crucial questions about human nature and the world we live in: How should we live our lives? What is knowledge? How should society be organized? Over the centuries, philosophers have come up with an array of compelling answers to these questions • A Short History of Philosophy takes you on an entertaining and informative journey through the landscape of western philosophy from Plato to Jean-Paul Sartre. Whether discussing the origins of metaphysics, the merits of idealism, or the questions raised by existentialism, Peter Gibson brings to life the ideas of these great thinkers and carefully explains their reasoning in straightforward, easy-to-understand language • This lively, accessible guide provides the perfect starting point for anyone interested in philosophy

From Descartes’ famous line ‘I think therefore I am’ to Kant’s fascinating discussions of morality, the thinkers of the Enlightenment have helped to shape the modern world. Addressing such important subjects as the foundations of knowledge and the role of ethics, the theories of these philosophers continue to have great relevance to our lives • Ranging across Enlightenment thinking from Berkeley to Rousseau, Enlightenment Philosophy in a Nutshell explains important ideas such as Locke’s ideas of primary and secondary qualities, Kant’s moral rationalism, and Hume’s inductive reasoning • Filled with helpful diagrams and simple summaries of complex theories, this essential introduction brings the great ideas of the past to everyone