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Zeno and the Tortoise explains not just who each philosopher was and what he thought, but exactly how he came to think in the way that he did. Nicholas Fearn...

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'In story after page-turning story, Lives of the Stoics brings ancient philosophers to life.' - David Epstein, bestselling author of Range 'Wonderful' - Chris Bosh,...

Zeno is 15 years old, in the eyes of the law still a child. But Zeno grew up long ago in the crime-riddled Forcella neighbourhood, where he started his career...

A key anthology of early Western thought The works collected in this volume form the true foundation of Western philosophy - the base upon which Plato and Aristotle and their...

Edition: First EditionCondition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Good Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Light foxing on block but pages otherwise fineA high-tension adventure of greed, betrayal, and a desperate...

Lenora is having a very frustrating summer while her parents have adventures around the globe-until she discovers a strange doorway in her local library. It leads to the Library-the ultimate...

The new take on an ancient concept that will bring peace, tranquillity and happiness to everyday life Relax and find happiness amid the swirl of the modern world with this...

A play which tells a story of love and adventure at the time of the decline of Imperial Rome, as Zenobia, Queen of Palmyra, makes a stand for independence against...

Author: John T. A. KoumoulidesBinding: HardbackPublished: Zeno Booksellers & Publishers, 1974Condition:Book: Good, ex-libraryJacket: N/APages: GoodMarkings: Ex-library with usual markingsThis historical account, Cyprus And The War Of Greek Independence, 1821-1829, chronicles...

'A brilliant and original book... Everybody should read it' Guardian Acclaimed as one of the most exciting books in the history of American letters, this modern epic became an instant...

Author: Tina Chantrey Format: Hardback Number of Pages: 192 This bitesize book falls into two parts, starting with an introduction to Zen and a description of the way to get...

Even small children know there are infinitely many whole numbers - start counting and you'll never reach the end. But there are also infinitely many decimal numbers between zero and...

This guide covers the main schools of thought from the Ancient Chinese philosophies of Confucius and Lao Tzu, Ancient wisdom from Aristotle, Plato, Zeno and Pythagoras through to those most...

Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damagePages: Tanning and foxingWhat if the abstract world of mathematics could feel as wondrous and boundless as the universe itself? Mathematics...

'A brilliant and original book... Everybody should read it' Guardian An odyssey into life's challenging philosophical questions during an unforgettable summer motorcycle trip, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance...

The million-copy bestselling monk returns with this essential book of Zen wisdom for modern living Modern life doesn't always go our way. Loss, rejection, uncertainty and loneliness are unavoidable parts...

From her place in the store, Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, watches carefully the behaviour of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass...

Introduction to Zen Training is a translation of the Sanzen Nyumon, a foundational text for beginning meditation students by Omori Sogen - one of the foremost Zen teachers of the...

In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few. Named one of the 100 Best Spiritual Books of the Twentieth Century (Spirituality & Practice)...

Charlotte Joko Beck is one of the most popular Zen teachers currently teaching in the West. This beautifully written book is a Zen guide to the problems of daily living,...

Discover the 50 equations that have led to incredible discoveries, ground-breaking technology and have shaped our understanding of the world. From much heralded classics, like Zeno's Dichotomy and Pythagoras's Theorem,...

ELEGANT BEAUTY AND SIMPLE WISDOM FOR TODAY'S WORLD Mindfulness, compassion, humor, and enlightenment are the cornerstones of Zen philosophy--a way of thinking and being that is practical and liberating today...

"Dogen's famous text on Zen practice comes alive in the hands of a modern meditation master." -Carl Biefeldt, Professor of Religious Studies, Stanford University and author of Dogen's Manuals of...

The eleven essays in this volume examine Kapleau's pivotal role in the transmission of Zen to the West. Kapleau's book The Three Pillars of Zen, was first published in 1965...

Rudolph Rassendyl's quiet life is interrupted by his unexpected and personal involvement in the affairs of Ruritania, whilst travelling through the town of Zenda, finding himself engaged in plans to...

A minicourse in how to deal with interpersonal conflict--from a Zen perspective. This approachable guide conflict resolution offers practical advice on how to manage difficult conversations and foster healthier relationships-the...

Let go of parenting expectations and fears to raise courageous, confident children. THE ZEN MAMA philosophy is that mother and child complement each other in adventures and experiences, always putting...

Edition: 2nd ed.,Condition remarks:Book: GoodJacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: GoodCondition remarks: Some glue residue on endpapers. Internally sound. Few chess openings carry the mystique and double-edged tension of the Benoni Defence,...

Being Zen(ish) is what we call it - and it's the ish that we endorse! Teresa Palmer and Sarah Wright Olsen, two moms from opposite sides of the world, are...

Edition: 1st ed., Condition remarks:Book: Good Jacket: Worn/faded, no tearsPages: Tanning and foxing Markings: No markingsCondition remarks: Boards - good. Binding - tight. Pages - light foxing on prelims and...

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From the bestselling author of Big Panda and Tiny Dragon, a new adventure featuring a wise cat, a curious kitten, and the Zen wisdom they uncover on their journey together...