As a boy, Chris Hoy never would have believed that he could have achieved his dream of becoming an Olympic Champion. In his first motivational book for children, he shares everything he has learned on his journey to help inspire kids to fulfil their potential and be the best they can be.
In Schadenfreude, historian of emotions Tiffany Watt Smith offers expert insight and advice. Ranging across thinkers from Nietzsche to Homer Simpson, investigating the latest scientific research, and collecting some outrageous confessions on the way - she reveals how everyone, babies, nuns, your most trusted friends, are enjoying your misfortunes. But rather than an emotional glitch, she argues…
Sekali saja, sepanjang hidup gue selama 28 tahun, gue nggak pernah merasa kalau dunia ini membosankan. Gue selalu bingung kenapa ada orang yang merasa bosan hidup dan nggak tahu mau ngapain lagi-padahal dunia ini seperti nggak punya batas. Banyak banget tempat menarik di kota kelahiran gue ini dan di belahan dunia lain yang belum sempet dijelajahi. Berbagai buku yang isinya bisa membawa kita ke…
“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…