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Buddhism, plain and simple (Arkana Ser.)
Par Steve Hagen. 1999
This work provides a clear, straightforward treatise on Buddhism in general and awareness in particular - the book is all…
about being "awake" and in touch with what is going on here and now. The author's observations and insights are plain, practical and down-to-earth and deal exclusively with the present, not with theory, speculation or belief in some far-off time or place. This book should be of interest to anyone wanting to discover (or rediscover) the essence of Buddhism in accessible language, free of all the trappings and religious ritual. 1999, c1997.How to get a job you'll love
Par John Lees. 2010
Focusing on career planning, this book sets out a five-point plan of action which includes networking, job search strategies and…
successful interview techniques. It includes information for MBA students, along with CV advice, and ideas and suggestions about portfolio careers. 2010.Le guide de l'emploi en environnement: employeurs, formations, conseils
Par Jobboom. 2011
« Le guide de l’emploi en environnement » se veut, d’une part, un ouvrage de référence sur les différents organismes…
et entreprises qui embauchent des travailleurs de l’environnement. Il donne également un aperçu des établissements scolaires qui offrent des formations en lien avec ce secteur d’activité émergent. D’autre part, ce livre constitue un outil d’exploration des carrières en environnement. Pour les lecteurs du collégial et plus. 2011.Work it: secrets for success from the boldest women in business
Par Carrie Kerpen. 2018
Carrie Kerpen shares her own career lessons as well as those from a board of fifty powerful women in a…
wide range of industries to help women everywhere make their aspirations a reality. 2018.Working with difficult people: handling ten types of problem people without losing your mind (Your coach in a box)
Par Muriel Solomon, Amy Cooper Hakim. 2017
Working with emotional intelligence
Par Daniel Goleman. 1998
The author applies the principles from "Emotional Intelligence" to the business world. Explains what skills are needed to succeed in…
business besides I.Q. Provides guidelines for employees on developing social skills and specific emotional traits. 1998.When things fall apart: heart advice for difficult times (Shambhala Classics Ser.)
Par Pema Chödrön. 2000
American Buddhist nun describes how to apply her religion’s philosophy to achieve happiness. Explains how to communicate, experience difficult emotions,…
and become compassionate using eight worldly dharma or basic Buddhist beliefs. 2000, c1997.What you really need to lead: the power of thinking and acting like an owner (RB development)
Par Robert Steven Kaplan. 2017
What makes a leader? Can you really learn to lead? You might think that leaders need to be born with…
the right skills or personality attributes. Perhaps you believe you don't have the right experience or that you need to hold an important job to be a leader. Kaplan explains leadership is accessible to all of us. 2017.What now?
Par Ann Patchett. 2008
An inspirational primer based on the author's 2006 commencement address at Sarah Lawrence College. Ann Patchett offers hope and inspiration…
for anyone at a crossroads, whether graduating, changing careers, or transitioning from one life stage to another. With wit and candour, she tells her story of attending college, graduating, and struggling with the inevitable question, What now? c2008.Twilight: losing sight, gaining insight
Par Henry A Grunwald. 1999
The author chronicles his experience of macular degeneration, and the daily struggle to overcome its physical and psychological implications, and…
the discovery of what medicine can and cannot do. This is a story not merely about seeing but about living; not merely about losing sight but about gaining insight. 1999.Trouver un emploi après 50 ans
Par Daniel Porot. 2006
Pourquoi ce livre? Bien plus qu'une succession de conseils, c'est à la mise en place d'une véritable stratégie combative que…
vous invite Daniel Porot. La valorisation de votre propre image et de vos expériences sont les premiers atouts à travailler pour convaincre votre employeur potentiel. 2006.Thoughts on the East (New Directions Bibelot Ser. #0)
Par Thomas Merton. 1995
Reflections of a noted Trappist monk and writer on major religions of the East. Defines and describes Taoism, Buddhism, Sufism,…
and Hinduism. Observes principles and themes that these religions share with their Western counterparts. Includes introductory materials by George Woodcock. 1995.The ultimate happiness prescription: 7 keys to joy and enlightenment
Par Deepak Chopra. 2010
With words like 'depression' and 'recession' in the air, the author underlines the importance of keeping an eye on the…
positive aspects of life and finding ways to experience joy no matter what is happening to you. This book explains how to maintain an optimistic outlook and experience the benefits of having a happy heart and soul, no matter what the circumstances. 2010.The sun my heart: from mindfulness to insight contemplation
Par Thich Nhat Hanh. 1988
The author is a poet, Zen master, and nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. He draws from Buddhist psychology, epistemology,…
and contemporary physics, and uses many anecdotes to accompany the reader on this journey from mindfulness to insight. 1988.The snow leopard
Par Peter Matthiessen. 2003
1973. Peter Matthiessen and field biologist George Schaller traveled high into the remote mountains of Nepal to study the Himalayan…
blue sheep and possibly glimpse the rare and beautiful snow leopard. Matthiessen, a student of Zen Buddhism, was also on a spiritual quest to find the Lama of Shey at the ancient shrine on Crystal Mountain. As the climb proceeds, Matthiessen charts his inner path as well as his outer one, with a deepening Buddhist understanding of reality, suffering, impermanence, and beauty. 2003.The sexual paradox: extreme men, gifted women and the real gender gap
Par Susan Pinker. 2008
Why do women constitute 49% of law school graduates but only 27% of practicing lawyers? Pinker presents a case for…
a biological explanation of why men and women make different career choices, proposing that hormones are a determining factor. The hormones predominant in men lead to action, focus and often to competitive and rigidly hierarchical professions such as law, while women's hormones lead them to focus on empathy and social interaction, and careers as teachers or social workers. c2008.The right--and wrong--stuff: how brilliant careers are made and unmade
Par Carter Cast. 2018
Carter Cast seemed to have it all together. He had a first-class education, an all-American athletic career, and a bright…
future with a Fortune 100 company. But unaware of how negative perceptions were shaped, he was stunned when his boss called him "unpromotable." Baffled, scared, and embarrassed, Cast used that defining moment to understand why he came so close to going off track. His experiences and research led to five defining archetypes showing how you can fail or succeed and how to improve self-understanding to take charge of your career. 2018.The religions of the east: paths to enlightenment (The modern scholar)
Par Stephen R Prothero. 2005
The quality of work: a people-centred agenda
Par Graham S Lowe. 2000
This examination of current Canadian working practices by sociology professor Graham Lowe studies such issues as under and over-employment, conflicts…
between work and family, workplace inequalities, retirement with dignity and jobs for youth. He suggests that high-quality work offers a common ground for employers concerned with productivity and employees seeking meaning in their work. 2000.The power of reputation: strengthen the asset that will make or break your career (Your coach in a box)
Par Chris Komisarjevsky. 2012
Komisarjevsky offers unique insight into how people can achieve their goals. In any business or field, success comes from a…
foundation of character, communication, and trust. As detailed in this groundbreaking work, these elements of reputation make it possible to forge relationships, effectively communicate ideas, and sell. 2012.