bloom paul the sweet spot suffering pleasure and the key to a good life
Bloom Paul The Sweet Spot. Suffering, Pleasure and the Key to a Good Life
World-renowned psychologist Paul Bloom presents a captivating scientific account of why a rich and meaningful life is rarely an easy one - and why we should embrace that fact. Why do we seek out painful experiences? From horror movies and roller-coaster rides to mountain-climbing, religious abstinence and - most painful of all - parenthood, humans are drawn irresistibly to activities that they know are going to hurt. Many people have something missing in their lives, and a whole 'happiness' business has grown up in response. In The Sweet Spot, psychologist Paul Bloom takes a different approach. Drawing on studies of the evolutionary value of play and the science of morality, he presents an alternative account of human behaviour in which our desire for meaning is far greater than our desire for happiness, and shows not only that chosen suffering - including pain, fear and sadness - can be a source of pleasure, but that suffering is an essential part of achieving a complete and fulfilling life. Put simply, if the things that mean most to us were easy, what would be the point? Endlessly fascinating and counter-intuitive, this is a deeply humane and enlightening enquiry, packed with unexpected insight into the human condition. 'Those who have a "why" to live, can bear with almost any "how"' Victor Frankl
5239 Руб.
Bloom Paul How Pleasure Works. Why we like what we like
Pleasure is one of the most fascinating aspects of being human. But what is it? Exploring child development, philosophy, neuroscience and behavioural economics, Paul Bloom uncovers how universal habits explain what we like and why we like it. The average Briton spends over a day a week watching television. People slow their cars to look at gory accidents and go to sentimental movies that make them cry. Some men pay good money to be spanked by prostitutes. In this revealing and witty account, Paul Bloom examines the science behind these curious desires, attractions and tastes, exploring one of the most fascinating and fundamental engines of human behaviour.
2602 Руб.
Delderfield R. F. The Green Gauntlet
1942-1964 Paul and Claire Craddock have grown older in years - but not in spirit. The turbulence of war is followed by a penurious peace. Changes are taking place in the countryside, from the way land is farmed to the hopes and expectations of the men and women who live there. Paul Craddock's livelihood, his peace, and his vision of a good and noble way of life in Shallowford are all threatened. With the help of his children and his children's children, Paul starts to adapt his dreams in order to preserve the farm. To his surprise and pleasure, in doing so he comes to discover deeper, richer ties with those around him - ties that hold a ripe promise for the future.
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Aristotle The Nicomachean Ethics
One of the most important philosophical works of all time, in a new Penguin Classics translation by Adam Beresford 'Right and wrong is a human thing' What does it mean to be a good person? Aristotle's famous series of lectures on ethical topics ranges over fundamental questions about good and bad character; pleasure and self-control; moral wisdom and the foundations of right and wrong; friendship and love in all their forms - all set against a rich and humane conception of what makes for a flourishing life. Adam Beresford's freshly researched translation presents many of Aristotle's key terms and idioms in standard English for the first time, and faithfully preserves the unvarnished style of the original.
3671 Руб.
Homes A.M. Music For Torching
Paul and Elaine have two boys and a beautiful home, yet they find themselves thoroughly, inexplicably stuck. Obsessed with ‘making things good again’, they spin the quiet terrors of family life into a fantastical frenzy that careers well and truly out of control. As A.M. Homes’s incendiary novel unfolds, the technicolour hues of the American good life become nearly hallucinogenic: from a strange and hilarious encounter on the floor of the pantry with a Stepford Wife neighbour, to a house-cleaning team in space suits, to a hostage situation at the school. Homes lays bare the foundations of marriage and family life and creates characters outrageously flawed, deeply human and entirely believable.
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Intimate Lube Durex Play Sweet Strawberry 50ml
Introducing Durex Play Sweet Strawberry Intimate Lube, a delightful addition to your intimate moments. Infused with the taste and aroma of strawberries, this lube offers a fun and fruity way to enhance your sex life year-round. Whether you're looking to spice things up or simply indulge in a deliciously intimate experience, Play Strawberry is the perfect choice. Enjoy the sweet sensation as often as you desire, as this sugar-free product is suitable for both oral and vaginal sex. Elevate your pleasure with Durex Play Sweet Strawberry Intimate Lube and savor the delectable flavors of intimacy.
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Patterson James Now You See Her
To save her own life, Nina Bloom vanished. Now, to rescue an innocent man, she confronts the killer she thought she had escaped forever. A successful lawyer and loving mother, Nina Bloom would do anything to protect the life she;s built in New York - including lying to everyone, even her daughter, about her past. Nina's secret life began eighteen years ago. She had a carefree existence in Key West, a handsome police-officer husband, and a baby on the way. But Nina's world is shattered when she unearths a terrible secret that causes her to run for her life and change her identity. Now, years later, when an innocent man is framed for murder, Nina knows she must return to Florida and confront the evil she fled.
621 Руб.
Ryan Ronan The Fractured Life of Jimmy Dice
As a young boy, aged seven, Jimmy loses a lower limb to an attack dog - the first of many disasters that shape him for the future. Jimmy is a chancer who becomes a wilful man unafraid to stand up to a notorious Dublin gangster. He's also a young man with heart and belief: a loyal son, a good friend, a courageous brother and a sweet and passionate lover. Part love story, part coming of age, The Fractured Life of Jimmy Dice is also the story of a life in the changing streets of Ireland, from the days of the Troubles to the boom and bust years and Dublin today.
2120 Руб.
Bizzy Bear. Aeroplane Pilot
Five easy to move sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers! In Bizzy Bear: Aeroplane Pilot, Bizzy Bear is working as a pilot! Follow him through the airport, help fly the plane and land it safely! A funny little story with loads of details to spot and chat about. This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers. Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad's Island
1751 Руб.
Davies Benji Building Site
Five easy to move sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers! Today Bizzy Bear’s helping out at the building site so he puts on his hard hat and gets to work. Help him drive a digger, a bulldozer and a lorry! A funny little story with loads of details to spot and chat about. This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers. Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad’s Island
2243 Руб.
Durex / Lubricant, Play sweet, Strawberry, 50 ml
Durex Play Sweet Strawberry Lubricant is a delicious and sensual addition to your bedroom play. This luscious and sweet lubricant has a tempting strawberry flavor that will excite your senses and add a touch of sweetness to your intimate moments. The water-based formula is silky smooth and long-lasting, providing the perfect amount of slip and slide to enhance your pleasure and reduce discomfort during sex. The non-sticky formula is easy to clean up, making it the perfect addition to your intimate playtime.Durex Play Sweet Strawberry Lubricant is a high-quality and reliable lubricant that is perfect for adding a touch of sweetness to your intimate moments. Whether you're looking to spice things up in the bedroom or simply enhance your pleasure, this delicious and sensual lubricant is the perfect choice. So why not try Durex Play Sweet Strawberry Lubricant today and experience the ultimate in sweetness and sensuality!
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Davies Benji Fire Rescue
Five easy to move sliders, a rhyming story and lots to spot and say in this series of bright, interactive board books for toddlers! Bizzy Bear is lending a hand at the fire station when he receives an emergency call summoning the team’s help. Join the fire-fighters as they race to the rescue! A funny little story with loads of details to spot and chat about. This story needs YOU! By pushing, pulling and turning the mechanisms, little hands can move the story onto the next scene and bring the rhyming text to life! The high level of interaction builds confidence and engagement with books, which is a key stepping-stone to reading for toddlers. Illustrated by multi-award-winning Benji Davies, illustrator of The Storm Whale, and Grandad’s Island
2243 Руб.
Arden Paul It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be
It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be is a handbook of how to succeed in the world: a pocket bible for the talented and timid alike to help make the unthinkable thinkable and the impossible possible. The world's top advertising guru, Paul Arden, offers up his wisdom on issues as diverse as problem solving, responding to a brief, communicating, playing your cards right, making mistakes, and creativity - all endeavours that can be applied to aspects of modern life. This uplifting and humorous little book provides a unique insight into the world of advertising and is a quirky compilation of quotes, facts, pictures, wit and wisdom - all packed into easy-to-digest, bite-sized spreads. If you want to succeed in life or business, this book is a must.
1786 Руб.
Hawley Noah The Good Father
Dr Paul Allen is a well-respected man. He lives a happy, comfortable life with his second wife and their family. Until the night when a knock at the door blows his world apart: a hugely popular presidential candidate has been shot, and they say the young man who pulled the trigger is Paul's son. Daniel, the only child from his first, failed marriage, was always a good kid and Paul is convinced his quiet boy is not capable of murder. Overwhelmed by a vortex of feelings, Paul embarks on a mission to understand what happened and why. Following the trail of his son's journey across America, he is forced to re-examine his life as a husband and a parent, and every decision he ever made. What follows is a powerfully emotional and suspense-filled quest that keeps you guessing to the very end.
2363 Руб.
Nietzsche Friedrich Wilhelm The Birth of Tragedy
Nietzsche's first published book, The Birth of Tragedy is a compelling argument for the necessity of art in life This landmark work of criticism is fuelled by Nietzsche's enthusiasms for Greek tragedy, the philosophy of Schopenhauer and the music of Wagner, to whom the book was dedicated. Nietzsche outlined a distinction between two central forces in art: the Apolline, representing beauty and order, and the Dionysiac, a primal or ecstatic reaction to the sublime. He believed the combination of these states produced the highest forms of music and tragic drama, which not only reveal the truth about suffering in life, but also provide a consolation for it. Impassioned and exhilarating in its conviction, The Birth of Tragedy has become a key text in European culture.
2179 Руб.
Bellow Saul Mr Sammler's Planet
Mr. Artur Sammler, Holocaust survivor, intellectual, and occasional lecturer at Columbia University in 1960s New York City, is a "registrar of madness," a refined and civilized being caught among people crazy with the promises of the future (moon landings, endless possibilities). His Cyclopean gaze reflects on the degradations of city life while looking deep into the sufferings of the human soul. "Sorry for all and sore at heart," he observes how greater luxury and leisure have only led to more human suffering. To Mr. Sammler-who by the end of this ferociously unsentimental novel has found the compassionate consciousness necessary to bridge the gap between himself and his fellow beings-a good life is one in which a person does what is "required of him." To know and to meet the "terms of the contract" was as true a life as one could live.
2664 Руб.