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Emotional intelligence affects every aspect of the way we live, from romantic to professional relationships, from our inner resilience to our social success. It is arguably the single most important skill for surviving the twenty-first century. But what does it really mean? One decade ago, Alain de Botton founded The School of Life, an institute dedicated to understanding and improving our emotional intelligence. Now he presents the gathered wisdom of those ten years in a wide-ranging and innovative compendium of emotional intelligence that forms an introduction to The School of Life.

Après une pause bien méritée, je reviens en force avec un caractère encore plus aiguisé, des parenthèses encore plus éclatées, mais surtout, une confiance à tout casser. C'est fini le temps où moi, Maya Filion, je m'excusais d'exister. A partir de maintenant, c'est moi qui ai le contrôle : pas mon anxiété. Es-tu prêt(e) ? Parce que moi oui !

In Goliath, New York Times best-selling author Max Blumenthal takes us on a journey through the badlands and high roads of Israel-Palestine, painting a startling portrait of Israeli society under the siege of increasingly authoritarian politics as the occupation of the Palestinians deepens. Beginning with the national elections carried out during Israel's war on Gaza in 2008/9, which brought into power the country's most right-wing government to date, Blumenthal tells the story of Israel in the wake of the collapse of the Oslo peace process.

Amour, anxiété, fous rires, larmes et jalousie : attache ta ceinture, car ce sont des montagnes russes d’émotions qui t’attendent dans ce tome-ci !

Mes objectifs pour cette année : Apprendre à gérer mon anxiété (ça presse !!!). Travailler ma patience (ne pas lancer mon téléphone au bout de mes bras). Ne pas hésiter à parler à ma mamie « dans les étoiles » quand Ça ne va pas. Essayer de ne pas tout faire foirer dans ma vie avec mes amis, mes parents et Anthony). Commencer à aller voir la psy…? Bien hâte de voir où ça va nous mener tout ça. À nous deux, secondaire 2!!!

Steve is back and ready for more adventures! But this time the excitement lands closer to home. While walking home from the village, Steve is surprised to hear a loud BOOM! When he returns home, he finds his wheat farm destroyed and a huge crater where the wheat once grew. And his diamond sword is missing! Steve believes it's the act of a griefer with a lot of TNT. Devastated, Steve wants to rebuild and find his sword, but with his wheat destroyed, he must call on old friends to help him.

« J’ai chaud, j’ai la tête qui tourne et je sens la fameuse petite boule se former dans ma poitrine. Aaaah !!! Pas encore ! Je sais que c’est ridicule, que c’est juste un party et que ce n’est pas la fin du monde, mais mon anxiété s’en fout, elle, de ce que je pense. Elle m’écrase tranquillement, sournoisement, juste assez pour que je sois obligée de m’asseoir sur un banc pour reprendre mon souffle.

In Superstar, Stella gets the chance to audition for her favorite television show, Superstar Sam, after a casting director spots Stella out for dinner with her family. He said she is perfect for the role. Stella rehearses her lines until she knows the part by heart. Her little sister, Penny, is jealous, but sometimes older sisters get to do things little sisters can't. But the audition doesn't go as planned. Stella was sure she had the part. Now, will she ever get a chance to show her acting skills and meet her favorite actress?

Steve and his friends are back at the wheat farm, trying to find a way to secure their crops from hostile mobs, when their old friend, Georgia, comes to them for help. Georgia's village is in the middle of a serious skeleton attack. The skeletons appear at dawn, and nobody can go to bed without risking death. Steve and the gang agree to help, but the journey to Georgia's village isn't easy, especially with a new batch of rainbow griefers on their trail.

Do you ever feel misunderstood despite your best intentions? Ever wonder why your brilliance doesn't always translate into respect or results? What if the most significant obstacle between you and extraordinary success isn't your skill set, but your emotional blindspots? In Low Emotional Intelligence, Sandra Jessop—a seasoned executive known for leading multimillion-dollar projects—reveals the hidden patterns that technical mastery alone can’t overcome.

Laurel Canyon was the neighborhood perched above the clubs and record companies of Sunset Strip where Joni Mitchell, Jim Morrison, Graham Nash, Cass Elliot, Carole King, Don Henley, and Peter Tork, just to name a few, lived and collaborated to make an indelible mark on our music and our culture.

Discover the ancient wisdom that remains as relevant today as it was two millennia ago in On the Shortness of Life by Lucius Annaeus Seneca. This Stoic masterpiece is a powerful guide to reclaiming your time and living a life of purpose. Seneca’s profound insights challenge you to break free from distractions, prioritize what truly matters, and make every moment count.

Enfin l’été ! Les BFF ont décidé de se la couler douce pendant la période estivale. Émy-Lee change vite d’idée lorsqu’elle se fait offrir un travail qu’elle ne peut refuser.

What is a good life? And how can we create that life in a world filled with uncertainty? Beyond Stoicism invites you to find your own answers to these big questions with help from thirteen of the most prominent Greco-Roman philosophers―many of whom inspired, or were inspired by, the Stoics.

In this fourth installment of the Minecraft Gamer's Adventure series, Steve receives a distress call from his friends Max, Lucy, and Henry. They have found an abundance of treasure in a temple, but they can't get out! He immediately sets off for the desert to help his friends. Once Steve gets to them, they will all be rewarded with a supply of emeralds, gold ingots, and many other rare treasures.

Sometimes, emotions like anger or jealousy or excitement can seem too big to keep inside. Me and My Feelings is here to tell you: It’s okay to have big feelings. And the good news is, you can calm down those strong emotions―so you won’t feel like you’re going to explode! This book shows you how to stay in control―by breathing deeply, saying positive things to yourself, talking about your feelings, and more. You’ll learn to deal with all kind of feelings, including the hard ones like sadness, anxiety, or even fear.

The kingdom of Cornucopia was once the happiest in the world. It had plenty of gold, a king with the finest moustache you could possibly imagine, and butchers, bakers, and cheesemongers whose exquisite foods made a person dance with delight when they ate them. Everything was perfect - except for the misty Marshlands to the north, which, according to legend, were home to the monstrous Ickabog. Anyone sensible knew that the Ickabog was just a myth to scare children into behaving. But the funny thing about myths is that sometimes they take on a life of their own.

We all know that life in prison ain't grand, but the utter horror of it springs from the pages of this autobiography, written by a one-time death-row inmate. Billy Wayne Sinclair is now serving a reduced 90-year sentence for murdering a Baton Rouge convenience store owner in a robbery gone wrong more than three decades ago. His story of an adult life spent in one of Louisiana's harshest prisons is amazing, not only because he has survived with his soul intact, but because it provides such a raw look at the inner workings of a system bent on revenge, not rehabilitation.

With Tae Min's help, Grey's squad reaches the top 10, but every game changes who will stay trapped in Fortnite: Battle Royale and who will go home. There are only three days of battles left, and Grey isn't sure it's enough time to secure top-five positions for his whole squad. His rank is higher than his friends', and it starts to look like he'll get home, like he wanted. But someone he cares about will have to stay, and Grey has to make a choice: give up his spot or leave his friends.

This collection of writings by Mark Fisher, author of the acclaimed Capitalist Realism, argues that we are haunted by futures that failed to happen. Fisher searches for the traces of these lost futures in the work of David Peace, John Le Carré, Christopher Nolan, Joy Division, Burial, and many others.