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Grégoire Nakobomayo è cresciuto tra i vicoli di Colui-che-beve-l'acqua-è-un-imbecille, quartiere di prostitute, ubriaconi e delinquenti. Nonostante le difficoltà e l'aspetto non proprio attraente - è basso, ha la testa a rettangolo, il naso grosso, gli occhi piccoli e la pelle nerissima -, è riuscito a imparare un mestiere rispettabile e passa le giornate nella sua carrozzeria picchiare sulle carcasse delle auto. Ma l'ambizione di Grégoire è un'altra: lui vuole essere un serial killer.

We spend most of our waking lives at work - in occupations often chosen by our unthinking 16-year-old selves. And yet we rarely ask ourselves how we got there or what it might mean for us. Equally intrigued by work's pleasures and its pains, Alain de Botton heads into the office, the factory, the fishing fleet, and the logistics centre, ears and eyes open to the beauty, interest, and sheer strangeness of the modern workplace. Why do we do it? What makes it pleasurable? And why do we daily exhaust not only ourselves but also the planet?

"J'ai longtemps laissé croire que ma mère était encore en vie. Je m'évertue désormais à rétablir la vérité dans l'espoir de me départir de ce mensonge qui ne m'aura permis jusqu'alors que d'atermoyer le deuil."

"Vida de clown" es una biografía diferente, apasionada, hilarante y arrebatadora. A mitad de camino entre las películas de Fellini y la poesía del surrealismo, la vida de Alain es un profundo testimonio de resiliencia que nos invita a perseguir nuestros sueños a través del humor y el amor. Alain Vigneau solo tenía siete años cuando su madre fue asesinada.

In ancient Greece or Rome, philosophers were seen as natural authorities on the most pressing questions. However, since then, the idea of finding wisdom from philosophy has come to seem bizarre. Enter a university department today and ask to study wisdom, and you will politely but firmly be shown the door. The Consolations of Philosophy sets out to refute the notion that good philosophy must be irrelevant and gathers together six great philosophers who were convinced of the power of philosophical insight to work a practical effect on our lives.

We all worry about what others think of us. We all long to succeed and fear failure. We all suffer - to a greater or lesser degree, usually privately and with embarrassment - from status anxiety. For the first time, Alain de Botton gives a name to his universal condition and sets out to investigate both its origins and possible solutions. He looks at history, philosophy, economics, art, and politics - and reveals the many ingenious ways that great minds have overcome their worries. The result is a book that is not only entertaining and thought-provoking - but genuinely wise and helpful as well.

En 1637, Descartes révolutionne la manière que l'on a de faire de la géométrie : il pose les bases de ce que l'on appelle la "géométrie algébrique", qui associe, à chaque point de l'espace, 3 coordonnées. Cela permet de résoudre des problèmes géométriques avec des outils algébriques. Cette géométrie est dite "commutative", c'est-à-dire que le produit de deux quantités ne dépend pas de l'ordre des termes : A × B = B × A. Cette propriété est fondamentale, et l'ensemble de l'édifice mathématique en dépend.

Inside, you will find a foolproof system that will not only help you determine the true focus of your blog, but also how to be seen as an absolute authority in your field. You will also learn how to properly identify your audience to ensure you are giving them the content they want, not just in terms of usefulness, but in terms of true enjoyment, so you can be sure they will stick around to the very end of everything you write.

Are you dealing with a colleague, employee or boss who wants to hurt you? This audiobook will allow you to discover this harasser's game and defeat him. Do not accept to be a victim anymore. Arm yourself with this guide; Your aggressor will flee you like the plague.

Ce que j’aime faire de mes journées : rien. Je me définis comme un paresseux. Les DVD et les livres sont mes seuls amis, car ils n’exigent aucune concession de ma part. Même travailler ne me viendrait pas à l’esprit. Voilà pourquoi je prête mon corps à la science. Je participe à des études cliniques en tant que cobaye. Pas de responsabilités, peu d’exigences. On me paie pour tester des produits.

Une vieille Tsigane en communication avec des esprits, condamnée à une fin tragique pour avoir découvert la vérité au sujet de sa fille. Une enfant retrouvée dans les bois, devenue plus tard une séductrice avide de vengeance. Un groupe d’hommes aux moeurs vicieuses, semant l’horreur sur leur passage. Un sergent de police acharné, tentant d’endiguer une série de meurtres barbares à caractère sexuel. Un loup rôdant dans la nuit, à la recherche d’une proie délectable.

Une sélection de six conférences organisées par l'Université de Tous Les Savoirs du 20 au 25 avril 2000...

Dive into a world where your personality becomes the mirror of legendary characters. Which Fairy Tale Character Are You? is not just a book; it's an intimate adventure at the heart of your being. Imagine wandering through the mystical forests of your mind, discovering whether your essence resonates with the wisdom of an old sage or the vivacity of a fearless hero. This journey is not yours alone. It offers a prism through which to see your friends, your family, revealing how, together, you form a rich and complex tapestry of living archetypes.

Carving out a space for yourself in society may seem challenging. This is where civility comes into play. It can make you both charming and endearing. In this book, I would like to present to you what you already know at heart. But perhaps over time, you've forgotten it. Let's explore together what you have to gain from it and how you can use it to secure a better place in the world. Let's discover together the benefits of living better in society.

How to Get Out of This World Alive is an unique synthesis of psychology, philosophy, mysticism, and metaphysics. It provides practical tools for the listener who wants to be truly alive at all levels. Techniques developed and tested over 30 years are clearly set out to help you shift from making losing choices to winning ones.

SI Fan Nation Dolphins Publisher Alain Poupart and his guests discuss and debate the important topics involving the Miami Dolphins and the NFL, and often take a stroll down the franchise's illustrious and frustrating history.

Voici le récit d'anticipation sur les ZAD, inspirant et barré, signé par le plus grand auteur français de science-fiction. Tiré d’un recueil de textes qui prend la défense de la ZAD et des projets qu’elle contient : Éloge des mauvaises herbes - Ce que nous devons à la ZAD.

Geldmangel? Liebeskummer? Frustriert? Ihnen kann geholfen werden. An sechs typischen Krisen aus dem täglichen Leben führt Alain de Botton geistreich und amüsant vor, wie jedermann Trost, Rat und Ansporn in der Philosophie findet. In essayistischen Porträts geht er auf eine Reise durch 2400 Jahre abendländische Philosophiegeschichte und zeigt anhand der Leben und Werke von Sokrates, Epikur, Seneca, Montaigne, Schopenhauer und Nietzsche wie ein etwas anderer - nämlich philosophischer - Blick auf die Welt das Leben erträglicher machen kann.

Algunas personas nunca parecen heridas por la desgracia. Están volviendo, pero se levantan y miran resueltamente hacia el futuro. ¿Quiénes son estas aves raras? Y, sobre todo, ¿cómo hacer como ellos?

For many, the population is divided into two groups: lucky and unlucky people. The former obtain satisfying jobs, happy relationships, and appear never to be bored. The latter group seems to have little other than plenty of reasons to complain! Not so fast! Of course some people have an enviable circumstance but their luck has nothing to do with fate; they have simply developed behaviors that enable them to seize the opportunities that they are presented with. Alain Samson helps you to acquire the six habits of people that make their own luck.