In schools we are taught to meet problems head-on: what Edward de Bono calls 'vertical thinking'. This works well in simple situations - but we are at a loss when this approach fails. Lateral thinking is all about freeing up your imagination. Through a series of special techniques, in groups or working alone, Edward de Bono shows us how to look at problems from a variety of angles and in so doing offer up solutions that are as ingenious as they are effective. After reading this book you will become a much more productive and formidable thinker.
This title offers an exploration of hope in the modern world and the role it plays in our lives. The author asks, what can we learn about ourselves as human beings given that we are being who hope? And he claims that hope is a fundamental structure of the way we live our lives and is a way of shaping how we view ourselves and the world we live in. The most important reason for exploring "hope" is to understand ourselves and others better as human beings. In... More info
Why are you so sad? A Child's book about Parental Depression When a parent has depression, children often feel sad and confused themselves. This interactive book can help by: Explaining depression and its treatment in kids terms Reassuring children that their parents can get better Exploring the many feeling children usually have Helping children understand and express their feelings Providing practical tips for coping with parent's depression Showing children how they can feel better too Why are you so sad? Contains comprehensive and authoritative note to parents by... More info
*A Herbal Remedy for Lifeache: * You suffer from lifeache. Your whole life is sore; it hurts when you move it. *Herbal Remedy* Take one patch of grass, a mild day and two large, green trees. Lie on the grass beneath one tree and contemplate the other tree. Nap from time to time or gaze occasionally at the grass. Pain will subside. Lifeache cannot be cured but you can learn to MANAGE THE SYMPTONS. This is one of the delightful reflections on happiness by Leunig, accompanied by his signature characters that... More info
