Moments of peace and stillness give us a glimpse of how extraordinary our lives could be. Yet this sense of meaning and wonder is so easy to lose sight of in the hectic pace of modern living. In The Buddhist Path to Simplicity, Christina Feldman, an internationally renowned Buddhist teacher, shows y[...]
In this warm and inviting guide to creating a more human style of living, Foster guides readers on the simple path toward finding God by learning to listen, to give, to understand, to show compassion, and to accept what they already have.[...]
For a growing number of people, simplicity has been a path to experience the joy in life, to cherish its richness and vitality.It strips away the burdens of our daily lives so that we are left with exhilaration, spirit and fullness. These people are finding that less -- less work, less rushing, less[...]
First published in 1981, "Voluntary Simplicity" was quickly recognised as a powerful and visionary work in the emerging dialogue over sustainable living. Now - nearly thirty years later and with the planet facing the perfect storm of an economic, ecological, and humanitarian crisis - Duane Elgin has[...]
The Simplicity Cycle is an engaging and accessible field guide that equips readers with practical tools to produce elegant, effective designs. It takes a deep but lighthearted look at the way complexity enhances or diminishes the things we make and use, from PowerPoint presentations and pizzas to sp[...]
'Engaging...Trout practices what he preaches' - "Publishers Weekly". 'Compelling' - "Booklist". It's high time for businesses to replace complexity with common sense, argues corporate guru Jack Trout in this impassioned yet practical guide. The best-selling coauthor of the classic "Positioning" show[...]
Simplicity looks easy. It's not. It's easier to complicate than simplify. This book presents stunningly simple examples of concepts that have changed the world - from the single piece of paper that became the American Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the most powerful nation in the histo[...]
Simplicity looks easy. It's not. It's easier to complicate than simplify. Now in a pocket-sized format, Brutal Simplicity of Thought, presents stunningly simple examples of concepts that have changed the world - from the single piece of paper that became the American Declaration of Independence, giv[...]
Simplifying chaos and complexity theory for the perplexed, John Gribbin's "Deep Simplicity: Chaos, Complexity and the Emergence of Life" brilliantly illuminates the harmony underlying our existence. The world around us can be a complex, confusing place. Earthquakes happen without warning, stock mark[...]
"Simplicity" is the classic work about making the complicated simple, from world-renowned writer and philosopher Edward de Bono. From confusing manuals to uninterpretable jargon to bureaucratic red-tape, modern life can be highly complicated and frustrating. For many of us it is almost impossible to[...]
Courtney Carver shows us the power of simplicity to improve our health, build more meaningful relationships, and relieve stress in our professional and personal lives. We are often on a quest for more--we give in to pressure every day to work more, own more, and do more. For Carver, this constant st[...]
A monograph of the current techniques and results in Simplicity Theory, which has been in a focus of research in model theory for the last 10 years. Suitable for students with a good grounding in lattices and ordered structures.[...]
This book presents a vivid argument for the almost lost idea of a unity of all natural sciences. This unity engenders the "complex familiarity" of the world in which we live and which can be described in "strangely simple" theoretical terms, leading to surprising new insights into the mysterious phe[...]
Since its original publication in France in 1963, Pierre Hadot's lively philosophical portrait of Plotinus remains the preeminent introduction to the man and his thought. Michael Chase's lucid translation--complete with a useful chronology and analytical bibliography--at last makes this book availab[...]
Ten laws for balancing simplicity and complexity in business, technology, and design are revealed in a guide that explores the question of how improvement can be defined so that it does not always mean adding something more.[...]
Yves Bonnefoy, now 87 years old, has enjoyed during the past two decades perhaps the most prolific and innovative period of his splendid lifework. This volume presents in English and French an inviting array of his recent writings, carefully selected for their literary quality as well as their broad[...]
Today's busier, faster society is waging an undeclared war on childhood. With too much stuff, too many choices, and too little time, children can become anxious, have trouble with friends and school, or even be diagnosed with behavioral problems. Now internationally renowned family consultant Kim Jo[...]
Today's busier, faster society is waging an undeclared war on childhood. With too much stuff, too many choices, and too little time, children can become anxious, have trouble with friends and school, or even be diagnosed with behavioral problems. Now internationally renowned family consultant Kim Jo[...]
Le Bernardin, New York's only four-star seafood restaurant, is renowned not only for its impeccable cuisine but also for its understated elegance. Now the Le Bernardin experience is made accessible to everyone in more than 100 meticulously formulated and carefully tested recipes for all courses, fro[...]
An exploration of the wisdom of St. Francis organizes by topic examples of both his own writings and those of his many followers, offering spiritual insights that can lead to a more balanced and peaceful life. Reprint. LJ.[...]