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Aristotle: Poetics

What is a good tragedy? What is a really funny comedy? How to understand the rules of their composition? What is the method for becoming a good literary and dramatic critic? The questions posed by the Poetics resonate with particular acuteness in the Greece of theatrical competitions known to Aristotle. But they go beyond the ancient context to nourish contemporary reflections linked to literature and the fine arts.…

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Descartes: Discourse of method

A manifesto of Cartesian philosophy, the Discourse on Method (1637) is both the story of an intellectual journey and the masterful illustration of a project: to found the unity of the sciences and constitute a universal science. Home to an abundant work, the Discourse claims the rights of reason against all tradition and authority. This is why he assigns a task to philosophy: to rise to certainty. The present editi…

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Book 2025

Lenoir: The Five Pillars of Wisdom

"There is an amazing convergence between all the great philosophical and spiritual currents of the world around fundamental qualities to develop in order to lead a good and happy life. This is what I call the 5 pillars of wisdom: knowledge, love, ethics, presence and acceptance. Beyond their cultural or metaphysical differences, the messages of Buddha, Lao-tse, Socrates, Plato, Epicury, Jesus, Epictetus, Rûmi, Monta…

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Book 2023

Lenoir: The Odyssey of the Sacred

Since his appearance, Homo sapiens has felt terrified and admired in the face of Nature and wondered about his existence. From this feeling of the sacred were born all the great spiritual and religious currents of the world. Why is he the only animal that seeks to give meaning to his life, practices funeral rituals and invents great collective stories?Frédéric Lenoir tries to answer these questions and shows, over t…

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Book 2022

Lenoir : Desire, a philosophy

"To desir life is not simply to be alive. It is to let ourselves be driven by the vital momentum that leads us to create, to love, to overcome us. It is to cultivate the power of desire that is the driving force of our lives. Yet, in everyday life, we feel many limitations - 'I am not capable', 'It is too risky', 'It is not for you' - which inhibit us. We are often also trapped in the impulses of our primary brain, …

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Book 2021

Lenoir : Jung, a journey to yourself

"Carl-Gustav Jung (1875-1961), a Swiss physician, pioneer of psychoanalysis, is one of the greatest thinkers of the 20th century. He remains quite unknown in France, while his ideas have exerted a profound influence on our contemporary culture and he has been the inventor of many revolutionary concepts, such as synchronicity, collective unconsciousness, archetypes or complexes.He is with Spinoza one of the authors w…

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Book 2021

Robert Greene : The Daily Laws

If you think that mistakes, failures or conflicts must be avoided at all costs, that the school you have attended or that the people you know are the indispensable key to your success or that creativity is an innate gift, it is that you are still a prisoner of your illusions and that it is time for you to lift the veil on the reality that surrounds you. Over the past twenty-five years, Robert Greene, the world's exp…

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Book 2020

Lenoir: Living! in an unpredictable world

"It was enough to have a far-off virus for the course of the world and our lives to be upset.""I am convinced that nothing will be as before and that we must learn to develop our inner resources in order to live the best possible way in an unpredictable world. May this book written in the urgency of time bring light and comfort to all those who will read it."F. L. In a language accessible to all, Frédéric Lenoir off…

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Book 2020

Rhonda Byrne : The Greatest Secret

After the worldwide success of her book The Secret – which helped you to be and realize what you wanted – Rhonda Byrne continued her quest for universal truth. For fourteen years, she studied the ancient and modern texts of Buddhist, Hindu, Christian and Taoist thought. It is housed in the heart of these writings, in the sight of all, that she discovered The Greatest Secret. This secret, an amazing but profound simp…

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Book 2019

Hal Elrod : The Miracle Equation

Hal Elrod presents a method based on two commitments: an unwavering faith in an objective and an extraordinary effort maintained until the result. The book helps to transform this discipline into practice.

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Book 2018

Lenoir : Meditate with open heart

"This is the ultimate goal of the art of meditating: to be fully human by harmonising our mind, our body and our heart." Meditation is a thousand-year-old practice used both in the East by Buddhists and in the West by the ancient Greeks, and today validated by scientific research. By developing our attention, it teaches us not only to calm the agitations of our mind but also to broaden our sensory perceptions. In th…

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Book 2018

Lenoir : Wisdom explained to those who seek it

"You undoubtedly aspire, reader friend, to a successful life. Not necessarily to succeed in life, but to lead a good and happy existence. Ever since, all over the world, men and women have been nourishing this aspiration and working to implement it. Everyone believes that what makes our life meaningful is to grow in humanity. I am convinced that this philosophical ideal of wisdom remains the object of a quest we can…

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Book 2018

Miguel Ruiz : The Three Questions

The way of inner power If the Four Toltec Accords have changed your vision of life, The Three Questions will transform you. Don Miguel Ruiz commits us to discover the power hidden in us, and to free ourselves from fears and false beliefs that prevent us from finding inner peace. The Three Questions, the legacy of the ancestral Toltec tradition, illuminates the way for a true transformation: Who am I? "You will know …

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Book 2018

Robert Greene : The Laws of Human Nature

HOW TO DISCUSSION THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE PEOPLE WHO ENTERED US? Human nature is stronger than any individual, than any institution, than any technological invention. It shapes what we create. It moves us like pawns on its chessboard. We are social animals, and knowing the deep motivations of our fellows is a supreme advantage without which our other talents quickly show their limits. Inspired by Pericles, Queen Elizab…

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Book 2017

Lenoir : The Spinoza Miracle

Baruch Spinoza, 23 years old of the Jewish community for heresy, decides to devote his life to philosophy. His objective? To discover a real good that would "provide him for eternity the enjoyment of supreme and incessant joy." During the twenty years remaining to live, Spinoza builds a revolutionary work. How could this man, in the middle of the seventeenth century, be the forerunner of the Enlightenment and our mo…

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Book 2016

L'Écriture de scénarios

Jean-Marie Roth offers a complete method for developing a screenplay, from finding the initial subject to writing the final dialogue script. He explores the principles of dramaturgy, character creation, story structure, and narrative progression, while also providing guidance on how to present a project clearly. The book therefore supports screenwriters through the different stages involved in turning an idea into a…

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Book 2015

Lenoir: The Power of Joy

"Is there a more desirable experience than that of joy? More intense and deeper than pleasure, more concrete than happiness, joy is the manifestation of our vital power. Joy is not decreed, but can it be tamed? To provoke it? To cultivate it? I would like to propose here a way of self-fulfillment based on the power of joy. A way of liberation and love, to the opposite of the false happiness proposed by our narcissis…

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Book 2015

Lise Bourbeau: Healing the 5 wounds

"You've been thousands of people around the world demanding it! And here's this long-awaited continuation of Lise Bourbeau's successful book, "The 5 Injuries that Prevent Yourself." The first volume, published in 2000, is constantly breaking sales records, year after year, with its editions in 16 languages. With the help of numerous examples, the author shares in this book her many professional discoveries and perso…

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Book 2015

Miguel Ruiz : The Toltec Art of Life and Death

History of a discovery In 2002, Don Miguel Ruiz was the victim of a heart attack that almost took him away. He spent nine weeks in a coma. The spiritual journey he undertook, while he was suspended between this world and the next, constitutes the heart of this new opus, which is the story of a profound mystical adventure and of a spiritual struggle. While his body lay unconscious, Miguel Ruiz's spirit went to meet t…

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Book 2014

Lise Bourbeau: The Power of Acceptance

"This book reveals the heart of Lise Bourbeau's teaching: the key to happiness is to practice the acceptance of who we are. Let's stop blaming ourselves or criticizing others, but let's learn to listen to us. Lise Bourbeau will teach you how to differentiate between accepting, submitting and understanding. You will discover the meaning of true love - which we too often confuse with dedication, pity or passion. This …

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Book 2014

Montrez votre travail !

Austin Kleon presents ten principles for making creative work visible without turning every post into an exercise in self-promotion. He encourages creators to document the stages of a project, share their methods, pass on what they learn, and reveal the process as much as the finished result. The book promotes a more open and gradual way of building an audience, based on consistency, generosity, and meaningful excha…

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Book 2013

Daniel Goleman : Focus

"A few years ago, with "Emotional intelligence", Daniel Goleman made us discover the prominent role of emotions. Today, it is on the crucial importance of attention and the priority to give him that he insists. Daniel Goleman gives the keys to train his brain to remain attentive, in the same way that one maintains his muscles by an adequate gymnastics. An intelligent practice of development that can both make us mor…

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Book 2013

Lenoir : Happiness, a philosophical journey

A magnificent collector's edition with artist's cover, laser cut paper, firm book like a box. Blue Jaspage. What do we mean by happiness? Do we depend on our genes, luck, our sensibility? Is it a lasting state or a series of fleeting pleasures? Is it only subjective? Should we look for it? Can we cultivate it? Can we cultivate it? Can we coexist in pain and happiness? To try to answer these questions, Frederic Lenoi…

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Book 2013

Rhonda Byrne : Hero

This is the story that tells why you are here on planet Earth. There is something special about you. Among the seven billion of us, you were born to be and do something unique. There is a life that you are destined to live. There is a journey that you are destined to undertake. This book deals with this journey. Twelve people - among those who have been the most successful and currently living in the world - have fo…

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Book 2012

Hal Elrod : The Miracle Morning

Standing up! You have an appointment have success. What is the common point between Richard Branson, boss of Virgin, Anna Wintour, director of the US Vogue, Tim Cook (Apple), Marissa Mayer (Yahoo!)? Success? Certainly. A schedule of the minister's time? Also. But above all a secret so far well kept, and bright once revealed. All these personalities are used to getting up before dawn, and starting their day by one to…

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Book 2012

Lenoir : The Soul of the World

"Presenting the imminence of a planetary cataclysm, seven wise men from all over the world gather in a lost monastery of the Tibetan mountains to transmit to Tenzin and Natina, two teenagers, the keys to universal wisdom. Beyond the differences of their respective traditions but inspired by what the ancient philosophers called the "soul of the world" - this benevolent force that maintains the harmony of the universe…

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Book 2012

Rhonda Byrne : The Magic

For more than two thousand years, the words found in a sacred text have mystified, and troubled most of those who have read it. Only a few people throughout history have understood that it was a riddle to solve and that, once the mystery is clarified, a new world would then open up before their eyes. In Magic, Rhonda Byrne reveals to the world a knowledge capable of changing everything. Then, during an incredible 28…

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Book 2012

Robert Greene : Mastery

Millions of readers in the world have already read Power, the 48 laws of power!But the ultimate power is to be able to achieve excellence...Robert Greene analyses the biographies of the greatest figures in history to shed light on what enables each one of us to take power over his life and his destiny.What did Charles Darwin, a mediocre schoolboy, do to become an illustrious naturalist?What were the similar choices …

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Book 2011

Construire un récit

Yves Lavandier offers a clear method for turning an idea into a structured and engaging story. He examines dramatic progression, goals and obstacles, character development, and the narrative choices that strengthen the audience’s interest and involvement. The book provides practical guidance for building a coherent, dynamic, and effective narrative.

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Book 2010

Lenoir: Small treatise of inner life

Of all my books of philosophy and spirituality, this one is certainly the most accessible, but probably also the most useful. For it is not a theoretical knowledge that I seek to convey, but a practical knowledge, the most essential one: how to lead a good, happy life, in harmony with oneself and others. What I say here with simple words and concrete examples, as in a conversation with a friend, is the fruit of thir…

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Book 2010

Miguel Ruiz : The Fifth Agreement

In his world best seller, The Four Toltec Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz revealed how the educational process, our "domestication", makes us forget the inherent wisdom with which we come to the world. Throughout our lives, we conclude agreements that go against what we are and thus create unnecessary suffering. The Four Toltec Agreements serve to break these agreements that limit us, to replace them with others that gi…

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Book 2010

Rhonda Byrne : The Power

In this book, I want to tell you the way that leads to an extraordinary life. There are so many things you need to know about life, all better than each other. In fact, these things of life are more than good, they are phenomenal! Life is so much easier than you think, as you understand its workings as well as The Power that resides in you, you will experience the magic of life in its quintessence - and it will be f…

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Book 2009

Lenoir : Socrates, Jesus, Buddha

The crisis that we are experiencing is not simply economic and financial, but also philosophical and spiritual. It refers to universal questions: What makes the human being happy? What can be considered as real progress? What are the conditions for a harmonious social life?Contains a purely materialistic vision of man and the world, Socrates, Jesus and Buddha are three masters of life. A life that they never lock up…

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Book 2009

Robert Greene : The 50th Law

"What people are most afraid of is being themselves. They want to be 50 cents or someone else. They do like everyone else, even if it is neither the right place nor the right person. But by doing so, we don't get anywhere. We suffer from a lack of energy and nobody pays attention to you. We get away from the gallop of the only thing we have: what makes each person a unique being. This fear, I lost it, and when I fel…

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Book 2008

Eckhart Tolle : Oneness with All Life

Eckhart Tolle brings together essential passages of New Earth around the transcendence of ego, presence and feeling of unity. A short book designed for reading and meditation.

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Book 2008

Rhonda Byrne : The Secret Daily Teachings

The Secret reveals clear principles on how to live in accordance with the natural laws of the Universe, but the most important thing is to integrate these principles into our everyday life. With The Secret in everyday life, Rhonda Byrne accompanies you throughout a year, sharing with you words of wisdom and deep thoughts so that you can live in harmony with the laws that govern all human beings and thus become the m…

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Book 2008

Robert T. Kiyosaki : Increase Your Financial IQ

In 1997, with his book, Father Riche, Father Poor, Robert T. Kiyosaki stifled his readers with the following statement: "Your home is not an asset." While shouting protests were on all sides at ... In a world of financial turbulence, your best asset is your financial IQ and here's how to increase it. In 1997, with its book, Father Wealthy, Father Poor Robert T. Kiyasaki stuttered its readers with the statement that …

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Book 2007

L'Anatomie du scénario

John Truby presents a method of story construction based on the organic development of the narrative rather than on a simple sequence of acts. He connects the premise, the character’s desire, weaknesses, opposing forces, revelations, and story world to show how each element contributes to the same dramatic progression. The book places particular emphasis on the protagonist’s transformation and on building a coherent…

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Book 2006

Daniel Goleman : Social Intelligence

In his world best seller, "Emotional Intelligence", Daniel Goleman defended a revolutionary thesis: success depends less on the intellectual quotient than on the ability to understand, master and cultivate the emotions that are within us. Today he extends his field of research to the field of our relations with others. He makes us penetrate the arcanes of neurosciences in a clear and living way. Feeding many example…

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Book 2006

Rhonda Byrne : The Secret

"You hold in your hands a great secret ... it has been transmitted through the ages, it has been ardently coveted, it has been hidden, lost, stolen and bought at a price of gold. This secular Secret has been understood by some of the most famous characters in history: Plato, Galileo, Beethoven, Edison, Carnegie, Einstein – as well as by other inventors, theologians, scientists and great thinkers. Now, The Secret is …

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Book 2006

Robert Greene : The 33 Strategies of War

The 33 most effective strategies (historically proven!) to defeat the subtle social game of our daily life. Inspired by the bloodiest wars of all history, discover the 33 most effective ways to defeat the social and subtle game of our everyday life. The world is an arena where power struggles, sometimes complex and insidious, are part of everyday life. Last part of Robert Greene's best-selling trilogy, Strategy, the…

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Book 2005

Eckhart Tolle : A New Earth

Based on the fantastic success of his book The Power of the Present Moment, Eckhart Tolle offers readers a new book in which he looks honestly at the present state of humanity. He implores us to see and accept that this state, based on an erroneous identification with the ego and the mind, approaches dangerous madness. However, the author affirms that there is also good news, if not even a solution to this potential…

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Book 2005

Les Règles élémentaires pour l'écriture d'un scénario

Blake Snyder offers a screenwriting method built around a series of clearly defined dramatic beats. He explains how to craft an effective premise, define the protagonist, choose the right story type, and organize the key moments that give a narrative its rhythm and progression. The book also addresses how to present a project clearly and professionally, making the method a practical tool for developing, structuring,…

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Book 2004

Miguel Ruiz : The Voice of Knowledge

How can we know what the truth is when almost everything we have learned is a lie? How can we recognize what is real in us? After the global success of the Four Toltec Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz reminds us of a profound truth: the only way to put an end to our emotional suffering and recover our innate happiness is to stop believing lies. If you do not believe in your own lies, they will not survive and you will be…

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Book 2004

Stephen R. Covey : The 8th Habit

The 7 habits of those who realize everything they undertake have been a global success whose principles are timeless. Today, in the information and Internet age, an eighth habit is essential: finding one's "voice" and encouraging others to find one's own. Being effective is not enough. Stephen Covey's holistic approach will allow you to get out of frustration and lack of commitment, giving meaning to your profession…

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Book 2003

Eckhart Tolle : Stillness Speaks

For Eckhart Canvas, calm does not consist of a mere absence of noise. "It is the essence of all galaxies and of all strands of grass; of all flowers, of all trees, of all birds and of all other forms." By accessing this inner calm, we align ourselves with the power and intelligence of life itself. In this state, there is neither suffering nor fear, just a source of intensely living love, joy and peace. Written in a …

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Book 2002

La Guerre de l'art

Steven Pressfield calls “Resistance” the inner force that drives people to postpone, abandon, or avoid the creative work that truly matters to them. Through reflections on discipline, fear, self-doubt, and procrastination, he explores how to recognize the mechanisms that hinder creativity and learn to confront them. The book advocates commitment, consistency, and a professional mindset as ways to overcome creative b…

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Book 2001

Eckhart Tolle : Practicing the Power of Now

In a very short time, the power of the present moment has gained the reputation of being among the greatest spiritual writings published in recent years. The power of this work goes beyond words. It brings us directly to a peaceful place within ourselves out of the control of our ego. In these pages, Eckhart Tolle shared with us his experience of enlightenment experienced as a result of a personal transformation. In…

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Book 2001

Robert Greene : The Art of Seduction

Learn the laws of a ruthless and timeless game to bewitch and force your opponent to surrender. Seduction is the most accomplished but also the most subtle, most intelligent form of power. In politics, in marketing and advertising, the media, within the company, in the time of Cleopatra, Napoleon or today, those who succeed know the workings of seduction – an art, in short, universal, unshakeable.From Freud to Kierk…

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Book 2000

Lise Bourbeau: The 5 wounds that prevent you from being yourself

Rejection, abandonment, humiliation, betrayal and injustice: five fundamental wounds at the origin of our physical, emotional or mental ills. Lise Bourbeau, thanks to a very detailed description of these wounds, leads us to the path of healing. For understanding these mechanisms depends on the true development, the one that leads us to finally be ourselves. A simple and practical guide to transforming all our small …

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Book 2000

Miguel Ruiz : The Four Agreements Companion Book

The Four Toltec Agreements have introduced a simple but powerful code of conduct to achieve personal freedom and true happiness. Learning to put into practice and live daily with these four agreements will help you to fully recover the consciousness and wisdom of your true Self. This book is a precious gift for the readers of Don Miguel Ruiz, but especially for anyone who feels ready to leave his sufferings aside an…

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Book 2000

Robert T. Kiyosaki : Rich Dad's Guide to Investing

By the author of the best seller Rich father, poor father!" The word investment does not mean the same to everyone. The rich, poor and middle class invest differently. This book offers a long-term path for anyone who wants to become a prosperous investor and invest their capital in sectors that favour rich people. As its title indicates, this book is a "guide" and offers no guarantee... only advice." –; Robert Kiyos…

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Book 1999

Miguel Ruiz : The Mastery of Love

Don Miguel Ruiz highlights the beliefs and assumptions based on fear, which undermine our ability to love, create conflict and suffering in our relationships. With the help of powerful stories and allegories, to give life to his message, Don Miguel Ruiz tells us how to heal our emotional wounds, how to recover the freedom and joy that are our birth rights, as well as the spirit of play, indispensable for establishin…

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Book 1998

Conduire sa barque : l'écriture

Ursula K. Le Guin offers a practical guide to the essential tools of narrative writing. She explores rhythm and the sound of language, sentence construction, punctuation, verb tenses, point of view, and the art of showing, suggesting, and telling. Drawing on examples and exercises from her experience as both a writer and workshop leader, the book encourages readers to experiment with each technique in order to devel…

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Book 1998

J'écris mon premier polar

Louis Timbal-Duclaux offers a practical introduction to writing crime fiction, from choosing a subgenre to building the plot. He explains how to construct an investigation, create suspense, distribute clues and red herrings, develop characters, and gradually lead the reader toward the resolution. The book also addresses the rewriting process in order to strengthen the story’s coherence, pacing, and overall effective…

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Book 1998

Lise Bourbeau: Your body says: Love yourself!

Lise Bourbeau, a pioneer of personal development for nearly 30 years, has completely re-edited this world-renowned best seller: Since then, she has realized that the metaphysical message of maladies and diseases is not enough. She had to help people to devulpably and, above all, to accept themselves as they are at every moment. A world-renowned writer, she has written 20 books, including the best seller: Listen to Y…

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Book 1998

Robert Greene : The 48 Laws of Power

Power...we want it, we fear it, we protect it..."The feeling of having no power over people and events is hard to bear: impotence makes it unhappy. No one demands less power, everyone wants more."Amoral, intelligent, ruthless and captivating, this colossal book condenses 3,000 years of power history in 48 laws. True manual of manipulation, it analyses the quintessence of this thousand-year-old wisdom, drawn from the…

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Book 1998

Syd Field : Comment identifier et résoudre les problèmes d'un scénario

A renowned screenwriter, Syd Field developed an effective tool designed to identify and solve problems within a screenplay. Most screenwriters, even the most accomplished, struggle to pinpoint exactly where a script’s weaknesses lie. Beyond diagnosis, this book also helps find solutions to common problems: a plot that is too long or overly complex, characters that are either overdeveloped or insufficiently define…

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Book 1997

Eckhart Tolle : The Power of Now

Eckhart Tolle teaches us that it is possible to live without suffering, without anxiety and without neurosis. But to reach this state of awakening we must come to understand that we ourselves are the creators of our own suffering. That our mind, not the others and our surrounding world, is at the origin of our problems. It is our mind, with its almost continuous flow of thoughts, that cares about the past and is wor…

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Book 1997

Le Travail du style

Louis Timbal-Duclaux focuses on the work of language that turns a narrative framework into a fully developed text. He explores word choice, sentence rhythm, imagery, dialogue, and overall coherence, showing how each stylistic decision affects the strength of a story. The book also gives an important place to revision, an essential stage for clarifying, tightening, and gradually developing a distinctive authorial voi…

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Book 1997

Miguel Ruiz : The Four Agreements

Discover or rediscover The four Toltec agreements, and take as millions of readers in France and throughout the world the path of personal freedom. In this book, Don Miguel reveals the source of the limiting beliefs that deprive us of joy and create unnecessary suffering. He shows in very simple terms how one can free oneself from the collective conditioning - the "dream of the planet", based on fear - in order to r…

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Book 1997

Paulo Coelho : Manual of the Warrior of Light

The warriors of light recognize themselves at first glance. They are in the world, they are part of the world. Often, they find that their life has no meaning. But they have not renounced to give it one. They question themselves, refuse passivity and fatalism. This is what makes them warriors of light. This short, simple and precious book offers a true synthesis of Paulo Coelho's humanist philosophy: a message of tr…

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Book 1997

Robert T. Kiyosaki : Rich Dad Poor Dad

Rich Father, Poor Father - The best work of all time in terms of personal finances! Rich Father, Poor Father - a book that: Breaks the myth that you have to earn a lot of money to become rich. Question this belief that your home is an asset. Explains to parents why they should not rely on the system ... Rich Father, Poor Father - The best work of all time in terms of personal finances! Rich Father, Poor Father - a b…

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Book 1997

Stephen R. Covey : The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families

The author gives a compass, a direction of thought and a way of acting applicable to family life.

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Book 1995

Daniel Goleman : Emotional Intelligence

"An exciting journey to the country of emotions to discover unexplored feelings. The traditional conception of intelligence neglects an essential part of human behavior: emotional reactions. IQ is not the only criterion; there is another form of intelligence, emotional intelligence, which can be stimulated and developed from childhood. Refusing to listen to emotions can lead to general instability, while self-contro…

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Book 1994

La dramaturgie - L'art du récit

Yves Lavandier examines the mechanisms that make dramatic storytelling work, regardless of format or medium. He explores character goals, the obstacles placed in their way, conflict, characterization, structure, and the meaning created by a story. Drawing on numerous examples from theatre, film, television, radio, opera, and comics, the book offers an in-depth examination of the principles that give a narrative cohe…

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Book 1994

Stephen R. Covey : First Things First

The management of his professional and personal time by a great American expert in personal development.

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Book 1993

Dale Carnegie : The Leader in You

Do you want to increase your personal and professional success?In this practical and concrete guide, with principles that are easy to implement, you will learn to:• identify your leadership skills,• build relationships of trust,•communicate more effectively,• motivate others,•work as a team,•create a leadership dynamic,•get more respect and success.Go to action!Apply these simple but fundamental techniques, they wil…

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Book 1993

J'écris mon premier roman

Louis Timbal-Duclaux guides beginning writers through every stage of creating a first novel. He explores the choice of subject, character creation, plot construction, point of view, and style, while providing practical guidance for organizing and developing the story. The book also addresses revision and manuscript preparation, helping writers turn an initial idea into a coherent and fully developed novel.

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Book 1993

Lise Bourbeau: Who are you?

Because of the great popularity of his first book and the general demand of his readers, Lise Bourbeau decided to follow it up. Readers wishing to discover Who He is will draw treasures of information from this book. Thanks to practical examples from everyday life, he will be amazed to recognize himself through what he says, thinks, sees, hears or feels. Even the observation of the clothes he wears and the place whe…

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Book 1993

Napoleon Hill : A Year of Growing Rich

A fifty-two-step program, one per week, to clarify its objectives, build confidence and gradually apply the principles of success developed by Napoleon Hill.

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Book 1992

Le Guide du scénariste

Christopher Vogler adapts the major stages of the hero’s journey to the needs of contemporary storytelling. He shows how archetypes, trials, threshold crossings, alliances, confrontations, and the protagonist’s transformation can be used as tools for structuring a narrative. Originally developed with screenwriting in mind but widely applicable to novels and other forms of fiction, the book offers a method for organi…

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Book 1992

Libérez votre créativité

Julia Cameron offers a twelve-week program designed to reconnect with creativity and overcome the blocks that hinder artistic expression. Through regular practices such as Morning Pages, Artist Dates, and a series of progressive exercises, she encourages readers to rediscover confidence, curiosity, and freedom in the creative process. The book combines introspection with practical work to help build a more lasting, …

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Book 1990

Comment écrire de la fantasy et de la science-fiction

Orson Scott Card presents the fundamentals of writing fantasy and science fiction, drawing on his experience as an author. He explores the creation of believable worlds, their rules and inhabitants, exposition, and narrative consistency, while explaining how to structure a story around milieu, idea, character, or event. From the initial concept to the construction of the narrative, the book offers practical guidance…

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Book 1990

Créer des personnages inoubliables

Linda Seger examines the elements that make characters believable, complex, and memorable. She explores their motivations, contradictions, relationships, internal consistency, and development throughout a story. Through practical tools, the book helps writers create characters capable of carrying a narrative and engaging an audience, both in film and in fiction.

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Book 1990

Exercice du scénario

Jean-Claude Carrière and Pascal Bonitzer approach screenwriting through concrete situations, problems, and exercises. Drawing on their experience in cinema, they explore story construction, scene writing, the role of image and dialogue, and the constraints of collaborative work. The book offers a practical approach to screenwriting, closely connected to the realities of filmmaking.

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Book 1990

Le Zen dans l'art de l'écriture

In this collection of essays, Ray Bradbury reflects on his relationship with imagination, reading, and the craft of writing. He advocates a creative practice driven by curiosity, enthusiasm, and consistency, while emphasizing the need to overcome fear and self-censorship. Through memories, reflections, and advice, the book presents a deeply personal vision of writing as a living practice fueled by pleasure, experien…

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Book 1989

Stephen R. Covey : The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Inescapable work, The 7 habits of those who realize all that they undertake have been translated into forty languages and have inspired millions of people around the world. Stephen R. Covey synthesizes centuries of wisdom and offers a true odyssey at the heart of human nature and its values. Thanks to a clever mix of talent, compassion and experience, each page contributes to fundamental awareness. Don't delay, disc…

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Book 1988

Personnages et Point de vue

Orson Scott Card explores the techniques used to create believable characters and choose the point of view best suited to their story. He shows how motivations, background, conflicts, relationships, and behavior gradually bring a protagonist to life, while also examining how the narrator’s position determines what readers know, feel, and understand. By working with narrative distance and the flow of information, the…

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Book 1987

Faire d'un bon scénario un scénario formidable

Linda Seger shows how to turn a good idea into a stronger screenplay through a genuine process of rewriting. From the initial concept to the final revisions, she offers practical methods for improving structure, dialogue, imagery, point of view, and dramatic effectiveness. The book also helps writers identify weaknesses in a screenplay and find solutions to make the story clearer, more powerful, and more compelling.

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Book 1987

Lise Bourbeau: Listen to your body

Thanks to her perseverance and her great faith, Lise Bourbeau brings a great message through her experience. Among other things, she continually proves that by loving herself and accepting this inner God, everything is possible because it is in perfect harmony with the great natural laws. For several years she has been teaching, making lectures, writing articles in magazines and newspapers and is regularly invited t…

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Book 1986

L'Écriture créative

Louis Timbal-Duclaux presents five techniques designed to stimulate the imagination, generate ideas, and develop more inventive writing. The book explores the connections between creativity, written expression, and communication, showing how to overcome creative blocks, renew one’s approach, and find more personal ways to express ideas. It offers a practical method that can enrich both literary writing and everyday …

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Book 1979

Le Langage de la nuit : Essais sur la science-fiction et la fantasy

In this collection of essays, Ursula K. Le Guin reflects on the place of science fiction, fantasy, and imaginative literature more broadly within culture and literature. She explores their symbolic power, their ability to imagine alternative forms of society, and their role in understanding reality, while also addressing themes such as feminism, anarchism, and children’s literature. Together, these essays form a com…

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Book 1979

Syd Field : Scénario Les bases de la narration cinématographique

Syd Field presents the fundamentals of cinematic storytelling, from the initial idea to the construction of a screenplay through acts and scenes. He explains the role of plot points, conflict, and characters in dramatic progression, while offering a clear method for structuring a story intended for the screen.

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Book 1967

Napoleon Hill : Grow Rich! With Peace of Mind

Napoleon Hill connects material success with inner peace. He proposes to master his fears, habits and relationship to time in order to pursue prosperity without sacrificing his balance.

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Book 1959

Napoleon Hill : Success Through a Positive Mental Attitude

Napoleon Hill and W. Clement Stone show how a positive mental attitude, coupled with specific goals and persevering action, can turn difficulties into opportunities for progress.

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Book 1953

Napoleon Hill : How to Raise Your Own Salary

Through a dialogue dedicated to success, Napoleon Hill sets out concrete principles to develop its professional value, initiative and ability to obtain better pay.

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Book 1949

Le Héros aux mille et un visages

Joseph Campbell explores major mythological narratives across cultures and eras to reveal a recurring structure he calls the “monomyth,” or hero’s journey. The call to adventure, trials, encounters, transformation, achievement, and return form the major stages of this archetypal path. By drawing connections between ancient myths, religions, legends, and heroic tales, the book shows how widely different stories can s…

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Book 1948

Dale Carnegie : How to Stop Worrying and Start Living

Dale Carnegie proposes concrete methods to reduce anxiety, analyse problems in hindsight and act on what depends on oneself. Examples illustrate each principle.

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Book 1945

Napoleon Hill : The Master-Key to Riches

In short, it is an indispensable reading for anyone who wants to improve his life, the word "rich" is often used to speak of economic benefits or material goods. However, Napoleon Hill shows in this text that the term encompasses much more than that. It reveals the method by which every adversity, every failure, every disappointment, every error of judgment and every past defeat can be transformed into priceless ric…

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Book 1937

Napoleon Hill : Think and Grow Rich

What do you want more than anything? Money, glory, power, development, personality, serenity, happiness? The thirteen steps towards wealth described in this book offer the shortest ever illustrated philosophy on which one can rely for individual development, for the benefit of the man or woman who seeks a specific goal in life. After reading this book carefully, Dr. Miller Reese Hutchison, known at the national leve…

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Book 1936

Dale Carnegie : How to Win Friends and Influence People

Our relationships with others are crucial to our quality of life!Easy contact is a powerful engine of success: to be sought for its human qualities, to create sympathy, to pass on its ideas, to motivate, to correct without ruining a working relationship... It learns! This book, useful for all ages and in all trades, will give you all the advice to develop quality human relations, necessary for professional and perso…

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Book 1928

Morphologie du conte

Vladimir Propp examines the structure of wonder tales by focusing less on the characters themselves than on the functions they perform within the story. Drawing on a large body of tales, he identifies a series of recurring actions—departure, prohibition, trial, assistance, confrontation, return—that tend to follow relatively stable patterns. His analysis reveals a common architecture beneath stories that may otherwi…

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Book 1928

Napoleon Hill : The Law of Success

It was in 1908 that Napoleon Hill was approached by Andrew Carnegie. Following an interview to write an article for a magazine, Mr. Carnegie offered Mr. Hill to make him meet the most powerful men of the time, with the aim of discovering the secrets of their success. Once this philosophy was clearly described, it could be used by all those who wanted to help create their own success and realize their dreams. In 1927…

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Book 1926

Dale Carnegie : Public Speaking and Influencing Men in Business

To overcome the fear that bothers a group, to be listened to, to appreciate, to be able to captivate its listeners, is learnt. To train to communicate well, the Carnegie methods remain the most effective.

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Book 1895

Les 36 situations dramatiques

Georges Polti develops the idea that a limited number of fundamental situations can generate an infinite variety of stories. He identifies thirty-six of them, each defined by specific forces, roles, and tensions: revenge, rivalry, sacrifice, pursuit, supplication, family conflict, and more. Drawing on examples from theatre, novels, folktales, and history, he shows how these situations can be varied, combined, and tr…

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Book 1762

Rousseau: The Social Contract

In The Social Contract, Rousseau establishes that a “just” social organization is based on a pact guaranteeing equality and freedom between all citizens. This pact is contracted between all the participants, that is to say the exhaustive set of citizens. In the social compact, everyone gives up their natural freedom to gain civil freedom. Popular sovereignty is the fundamental principle of the social contract. The i…

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Book 1721

Montesquieu: Persian Letters

The East and the West, the seraglio and the salons, the intrigues of the sultanas and the coquetry of the Parisians, the muftis and the pope... This is what nourishes the correspondence maintained by Usbek and Rica, Persian lords who left to discover the France of Louis XIV, with their friends who remained in Isfahan. Under the cover of a distant gaze, Montesquieu draws up in the Persian Letters (1721) an uncomprom…

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