365 Zen
- 408pages
- 15 heures de lecture
“Watermelons and Zen students grow pretty muchthe same way. Long periods of sitting ‘till they ripen and grow all juicy inside, but when you knock them on the head to see if they’re ready – sounds like nothing&
Jean Smith Livres
Jean Smith est une anthropologue sociale et culturelle qui étudie et commente le comportement humain, le langage corporel, les interactions et les relations. Elle travaille avec des individus pour renforcer la confiance en soi et les compétences sociales, tant au niveau personnel que de groupe. Depuis 2004, elle propose des formations en intelligence émotionnelle axées sur les relations et les rencontres. Elle collabore également avec des entreprises et des agences de relations publiques pour créer du matériel destiné aux médias et aux consommateurs lors de lancements de nouveaux produits. Smith apparaît fréquemment dans les médias en tant que commentatrice experte du comportement culturel et a publié des articles dans des magazines internationaux.
Arinna Weisman and Jean Smith combine clear explanations of the Buddha's teachings on freedom and happiness with their personal stories highlighting some of the challenges and insights of practice. The Beginner's Guide to Insight Meditation offers advice about going on retreat and help in choosing a teacher and a sangha (practice community), as well as suggestions for further reading and information on various Insight Meditation or Vipassana centers and resources. Here is an enormously practical book that covers every aspect of the teachings a beginner needs to get started.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Flirtology
- 256pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Jean Smith combines her expertise in social and cultural anthropology with a unique focus on flirting, offering a scientific perspective on this often-overlooked art. Her insights have gained widespread recognition, leading to appearances on prominent television and radio programs, as well as contributions to various esteemed publications. Through her work, she aims to demystify flirting, making it accessible and understandable for everyone.
Settlers at the end of empire
Race and the politics of migration in South Africa, Rhodesia and the United Kingdom
- 242pages
- 9 heures de lecture
Focusing on the interconnected histories of immigration and emigration during decolonization, this study examines the racial politics of migration in the UK, South Africa, and Rhodesia from the mid-twentieth century. It highlights how these dynamics shaped societal structures and identities, providing crucial insights into the complexities of migration during the decline of empires.
Přímo do srdce
- 121pages
- 5 heures de lecture
Clare je bezradná, když zjistí, že její příliš mladá dcera má vážnou známost se synem známého umělce. Vypraví se za chlapcovým otcem do New Yorku, ale šokuje ji arogantní přijetí. Leo Perelli se k ní chová jako k hloupé venkovance. A Clare se rozhoduje urážku oplatit.
