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Ikigai (Hardcover)
Hector Garcia, Francesc Miralles
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R420
R328
Discovery Miles 3 280
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THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER
We all have an ikigai.
It's the Japanese word for a reason to live or a reason to jump out of bed in the morning .
It s the place where your needs, desires, ambitions, and satisfaction meet. A place of balance. Small wonder that finding your ikigai is closely linked to living longer.
Finding your ikigai is easier than you might think. This book will help you work out what your own ikigai really is, and equip you to change your life. You have a purpose in this world: your skills, your interests, your desires and your history have made you the perfect candidate for something. All you have to do is find it.
Do that, and you can make every single day of your life joyful and meaningful.
A new edition of the multi-million
bestselling global phenomenon Ikigai for the personal development market
Find purpose, meaning and joy in your work and life
We all have an ikigai. It's the Japanese word for 'a reason to live' or
'a reason to jump out of bed in the morning'. The place where your
needs, ambitions, skills and satisfaction meet. A place of balance.
This book will help you unlock what your ikigai is and equip you to
change your life. There is a passion inside you - a unique talent that
gives you purpose and makes you the perfect candidate for something.
All you have to do is discover and live it.
Do that, and you can make every single day of your life joyful and
meaningful.
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Maneki Neko
Nobuo Suzuki; Foreword by Hector Garcia
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R335
Discovery Miles 3 350
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What does "good luck" look like and how do you achieve it? The
Japanese have been doing it for centuries! Lucky symbols, lucky
numbers, lucky charms and luck-creating rituals--how is it that a
disciplined and hard-working country like Japan is so invested in
the idea of luck? And what, exactly, does "good luck" mean? This
insightful book by a leading expert on the subject explores the
ways in which luck-encouraging and misfortune-repelling
rituals--long woven into the fabric of Japanese life--are used in
tandem with diligence and a positive attitude to engender a healthy
optimism that helps people survive all of life's many twists, turns
and bad patches. It explores how customs and beliefs play a vital
role in creating positive personal expectations--not only in Japan,
but in all cultures around the world. Author Nobuo Suzuki acquaints
us with beloved Japanese icons of luck, prosperity, and
goal-setting and explains what they truly represent--including
Maneki Neko (the "Lucky Cat"), Daruma (the "Lucky Buddha") and the
Seven Lucky Gods of Good Fortune. We even meet some quirky and much
beloved modern Japanese symbols of luck like the "Golden Poop"
(yes, you read that right!). And we learn how these symbols all
foster a sense of community which contributes to the happiness and
well-being of all individuals in Japan. This book explains how
"good luck" in Japan is actually a way of looking at life, rather
than of wishing for random chance or divine intervention. Concepts
such as Ikigai and Ganbatte are presented as components of good
luck, and vice-versa. Practical exercises to encourage positivity
demonstrate how the Japanese are able to put good and bad times
into perspective--and teach us the art of living happier and more
fulfilled lives. With this book, luck becomes a matter of
self-understanding and connection to others rather than something
that exists outside of ourselves and other people. It is an
integral part of life and learning to shape out a destiny for
ourselves that we can view with pride and contentment.
Learn to make every moment a once-in-a-lifetime experience with
this definitive guide to the Japanese art of ichigo ichie, from the
bestselling authors of Ikigai. 'Ikigai urges individuals to
simplify their lives by pursuing what sparks joy for them' (Marie
'' Kondo) Every moment in our life happens only once, and if we let
it slip away, we lose it forever-an idea captured by the Japanese
phrase ichigo ichie. Often used to convey that the encounter is
unique and special, it is a tenet of Zen Buddhism and is attributed
to a sixteenth-century master of the Japanese tea ceremony, or
'ceremony of attention', whose intricate rituals compel us to focus
on the present moment. From this age-old concept comes a new kind
of mindfulness. In The Book of Ichigo Ichie, you will learn to use
all five senses to anchor yourself in the present. Every one of us
contains a key that can open the door to attention, harmony with
others, and love of life. And that key is ichigo ichie. 'This is a
great little book to lift the spirits and remind us of the
importance of living in the 'now', not worrying about the past or
future.' - 5* Reader Review 'This book should act as a wakeup call.
Make each now a sacred moment. Pay attention! Make each moment
special!' - 5* Reader Review 'The authors of Ikigai have offered
another brief and masterful addition for those seeking out a
simpler and more fulfilling life.' - 5* Reader Review
Created specifically for fans of Japanese cool culture, A Geek in
Japan is one of the most iconic, hip, and concise cultural guides
available. Reinvented for the internet age, it is packed with
personal essays and hundreds of photographs and presents all the
touchstones of traditional and contemporary culture in an entirely
new way. A Geek in Japan decodes the mysteries of the Japanese
language, Japanese social values and daily habits, business and
technology, the arts, and symbols and practices that are peculiarly
Japanese. This revised and expanded edition contains many new pages
of materials on all sorts of topics including Kyoto, Japanese
architecture, and Japanese video games. It also features a guide to
author Hector Garcia's favourite Tokyo hangouts and tips on
visiting many secret places around Japan. Highlighting the
originality and creativity of the Japanese, debunking myths, and
answering nagging questions such as why the Japanese are so fond of
wearing face masks, Garcia has written an irreverent, insightful,
and highly informative guide for the growing ranks of Japanophiles
around the world.
For Database Systems and Database Design and Application courses
offered at the junior, senior and graduate levels in Computer
Science departments. Written by well-known computer scientists,
this introduction to database systems offers a comprehensive
approach, focusing on database design, database use, and
implementation of database applications and database management
systems. The first half of the book provides in-depth coverage of
databases from the point of view of the database designer, user,
and application programmer. It covers the latest database standards
SQL:1999, SQL/PSM, SQL/CLI, JDBC, ODL, and XML, with broader
coverage of SQL than most other texts. The second half of the book
provides in-depth coverage of databases from the point of view of
the DBMS implementor. It focuses on storage structures, query
processing, and transaction management. The book covers the main
techniques in these areas with broader coverage of query
optimisation than most other texts, along with advanced topics
including multidimensional and bitmap indexes, distributed
transactions, and information integration techniques.
A bestselling motivational book based on the Japanese concept of
finding happiness in everyday life, now for young readers! The
Japanese people say everybody has an Ikigai, or a reason to live.
Some people have found their Ikigai and are aware of it. Other
people have it inside, but have not found it yet. This concept,
Ikigai, is one of the secrets for a long, active, and happy life.
Hector Garcia and Francesc Miralles visited Ogimi, a town on the
north of Okinawa in Japan that has the highest longevity in the
world. They spent weeks living with the residents of Ogimi and
interviewing dozens of the villagers. These people all had lived to
be more than a hundred years old, and they were all in great
physical (and spiritual) shape. After their trip, Hector and
Francesc wrote a book examining the centennials' keys to an
optimistic and vital existence. What do the oldest people in the
world eat, what do they work on, how do they connect with others,
and-the best-kept secret-how do they find their Ikigai? Ikigai is
what gives them satisfaction and happiness, and brings real meaning
to their lives. The result was Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a
Long and Happy Life, an international bestseller which has been
translated into over 49 languages. With the book, Garcia and
Miralles made it their mission to help its readers find their own
Ikigai and discover many keys of Japanese philosophy to a healthy
body, mind, and spirit. They have now adapted their bestselling
book for young readers. Young adults can find their Ikigai too!
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Rebozos (Hardcover, New)
Carmen Tafolla; Illustrated by Catalina Garate Garcia; Afterword by Hector Garcia Manzanedo
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R669
Discovery Miles 6 690
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Celebrating both the rebozo as a cultural icon of Mexico and the
series of rebozo-inspired paintings by Mexican-Californian artist
Catalina Garate, this bilingual collection of poems gives voices of
strength, endurance, joy, and sorrow to the women of Garate's
paintings. The rebozo is considered a physical manifestation of
Mexican womanhood throughout every stage of life and can be used as
a tool of daily labor: a sling to carry children, a shield from
weather or from prying eyes, an heirloom, and even a shroud.
Inspired by each painting, these poems, in both Spanish and
English, are accompanied by a historical explanation of the role of
the rebozo in Mexican history, art, and culture.
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Namaste (Spanish, Paperback)
Casa de Col on de Las Palmas; As told to Hector Garcia
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R458
Discovery Miles 4 580
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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How can I find purpose in my life?
Many of us go through our lives unsure of what we are for, struggling
every day to find meaning. But the timeless wisdom of Indian culture
shows us another way.
In Hindu philosophy, there are four goals that all human beings strive
for: virtue, prosperity, love and freedom. If you can find the balance
between them, you will discover the Four-Way Path – and begin a journey
into true and lasting fulfilment.
Inspiring and comforting, this book honours some of the oldest and
greatest spiritual practices to explain how the Four-Way Path can
awaken your purpose, free you from stress and fear, and find lasting
peace. It will unlock a life full of happiness and meaning.
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