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Charles Handy is one of the giants of contemporary thought. His books on management - including Understanding Organizations and Gods of Management - have changed the way we view business. His work on broader issues and trends - such as Beyond Certainty and The Second Curve - has changed the way we view society. In his new book, Handy builds on a life's work to glimpse into the future and see what challenges and opportunities the next generation faces.

How can we live longer? Do we live in a simulation? Does free will actually exist? The Curious Ape is an exploration of the most powerful ideas from guests on the Joe Rogan podcast. These guests include some of the world’s finest scientists, philosophers, investigative journalists, athletes, and even whistle-blowers. These guests are often contrarians, and their ideas challenge conventional wisdom.

Though best known now for his collection of lively and vivid Parallel Lives from ancient Greece and Rome, Plutarch (c46 CD-120 CE) was, for centuries, more respected for his Moralia, a remarkable and wide-ranging collection of essays and speeches. No fewer than 78 in total, they range over a broad list of topics in which Plutarch observes, dispenses wisdom, admonishes, entertains and informs: covering social issues and politics, manners and religion - in short, life in general.

In these 20 short chapters, Karen Casey explores what matters most about loss, unconditional love, security, surrender, powerlessness, peace, strength, and fear. Each chapter touches on how her own commitment to a spiritual path has had the greatest influence on her life’s direction.

In the complex tapestry of life, the brilliance of Marcus Aurelius serves as a guiding beacon. Within his personal reflections, meticulously crafted with profound insight, the revered Stoic philosopher-emperor imparted timeless wisdom that continues to inspire generations.

Neues vom Autor der SPIEGEL-Bestseller "Weltgeschichte to go" und "Die Kunst des stilvollen Verarmens". Wir leben in einem Zeitalter der Rüpelhaftigkeit und Selbstsucht. Überall gilt "ich zuerst", es geht ständig ums Selbstoptimieren und den größtmöglichen eigenen Vorteil, so wird gedrängelt, gerempelt, auf Facebook gepöbelt. Aber auf diese Weise kommt niemand wirklich weit, im Gegenteil, das Zusammenleben mit seinen Mitmenschen wird höchst unangenehm. Alexander von Schönburg plädiert deshalb für mehr Anstand im Alltag.