“Sialnya, kita bukan anak kecil lagi.” Tak ada lagi hari yang terasa singkat karena sibuk bermain di luar rumah. Waktu sekarang berjalan lambat, terisi getir keluh kesah yang tak berani disampaikan kepada siapa pun . Tak ada lagi jemputan Bapak, yang lengkap dengan pelukan nyaman. Kini, segala arah mesti ditempuh sendirian. Tak ada lagi masakan Ibu yang disajikan penuh cinta di …
What is the meaning of life? Are we truly free? How can we make ethical choices? Discover the answers to life's greatest questions. Demystifying the key ideas of the world's greatest philosophers, and exploring all of the most important branches of philosophical thought in a uniquely visual way, this book is the perfect introduction to the history of philosophy. How Philosophy Works combi…
What's your dream? It's a simple question, but one which very few of us ever really think about. From early on, we are taught that there's only one path to getting ahead: do well at school, get a certain kind of job, and avoid failure at all costs. We're so busy trying to follow these rules that we never stop and ask ourselves: What's my purpose? What do I really want? Do I have the power to…
We assume that smarter people are less prone to error. But greater education and expertise can often amplify our mistakes while rendering us blind to our biases. This is the 'intelligence trap'. Drawing on the latest behavioural science and historical examples from Socrates to Benjamin Franklin, David Robson demonstrates how to apply our intelligence more wisely; identify bias and enhance ou…
Insight is everything. At its most profound, it can change the world. At its simplest, it can solve everyday problems. It can be used to build businesses, solve crimes, progress science and make many aspects of our lives quicker, easier, bigger or better. Yet remarkably we often unwittingly build barriers to seeing what is in front of us. Both as individuals and organisations we can hold on …
In this warm and wise self-healing guide, the beloved author of The Sugar Jar offers a roadmap to the healing journey. We all feel shocked when we’re reminded that life is incredibly non-linear, whether we’re already committed to a healing journey or newly navigating a particular challenge. There isn’t a magic pill, checklist, or “simple mantra” that will make everything easy, particu…
hanges. This accessible guide will help you to support your child through difficult experiences brought on by life changes, including divorce, new siblings, or the loss of a loved one Change is part of life, but for a child it can be scary and bewildering. Whether it’s the prospect of starting school, dealing with changes in the family or seeing unsettling events in the wider world, the…