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Christian Saint-Étienne
France : emergency A strategy for tomorrow
The Real Solution to Exit the Economic Crisis
François-Bernard Michel
Van Gogh Psychological Portrait Of the Creative Genius
A fascinating psychological portrait of a brilliant painter that illuminates the complexity of the creative genius
Jean-Claude Barreau
Of Good Government The Hidden Truths of History and the News
For the edification of the citizens that we are, the author examines philosophical problems that we had considered resolved since the 18th century, in light of current events. A powerful demonstration of the secret pillars of power, which underlines the necessity of the social contract. Jean-Claude Barreau is the Inspector General of National Education, and has held various positions in high-level administration.
Yves-Alexandre Thalmann
We Always Have a Second Chance at Happiness A little lesson in happiness
An original approach to happiness: memories have an immense potential for happiness. An overview of discoveries in the neurosciences, in particular on the functioning of memory and of cognitive biases. A renewed approach to the resources of our mental mechanisms.
Pierre-André deChalendar
For a City That Is Desirable Once Again Cities are our future: what can be done so they will ultimately be desirable again?
Should we leave cities? The subject is very timely, and this book, which argues that we shouldn’t, deals with it intelligently, and without being overly-technical, which is rather rare in the realm of urbanism.
Étienne Ghys
Snowflakes: A Wonder of Nature
An introduction to the science of crystals within the reach of non-specialists, with a very clear introduction to the physical and mathematical aspects of the subject.