Bøger af Hector Garcia

Ikigai is a captivating book penned by the talented author, Francesc Miralles. Published by Cornerstone in 2017, this book falls under a genre that promises to intrigue and inspire its readers. Ikigai is a Japanese concept that combines the terms 'iki', meaning 'life', and 'gai', meaning 'value or worth'. Miralles beautifully explores this concept, offering the readers a path to discover their personal Ikigai, thus finding their purpose in life. This book is more than just a read; it is an existential journey. If you're looking for a book that challenges you to look within and find your true purpose, then Ikigai by Francesc Miralles, proudly published by Cornerstone, is the book for you.

For every fan of manga, anime, J-pop, or Zen, A Geek in Japan is a hip, smart and concise guide to the land that is their source. Comprehensive and well informed, it covers a wide array of topics in short articles accompanied by sidebars and numerous photographs, providing a lively digest of the society and culture of Japan. Designed to appeal to the generations of Westerners who grew up on Pokemon, manga and video games, A Geek in Japan reinvents the culture guide for readers in the Internet age.Spotlighting the originality and creativity of the Japanese, debunking myths about them, and answering nagging questions like why they're so fond of robots, author Hector Garcia has created the perfect book for the growing ranks of Japanophiles in this inspired, insightful and highly informative guide.

Ikigai, a captivating book written by Francesc Miralles, is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of life and its purpose. Published by Random House UK Ltd in 2023, this book delves into the Japanese concept of 'Ikigai' – a reason for being, or the thing that gets you up in the morning. Miralles beautifully illustrates this concept through engaging narratives and thought-provoking insights, making it a compelling read for those interested in self-improvement and personal growth. This book, falling under the self-help genre, offers a unique blend of philosophy, psychology, and personal anecdotes, providing readers with practical tools and strategies to find their own 'Ikigai'. So, if you're looking for a book that can transform your perspective on life and inspire you to live more fully and purposefully, Ikigai by Francesc Miralles is the perfect choice.

*Los Angeles Times bestseller*';Ifhyggeis the art of doing nothing,ikigaiis the art of doing somethingand doing it with supreme focus and joy.' New York PostBring meaning and joy to all your days with this internationally bestselling guide to the Japanese concept of ikigai (pronounced ee-key-guy)the happiness of always being busyas revealed by the daily habits of the world's longest-living people.What's your ikigai?';Onlystayingactivewillmakeyouwanttoliveahundredyears.'Japanese proverb According to the Japanese, everyone has an ikigaia reason for living. And according to the residents of the Japanese village with the world's longest-living people, finding it is the key to a happier and longer life. Having a strong sense of ikigaithe place where passion, mission, vocation, and profession intersectmeans that each day is infused with meaning. It's the reason we get up in the morning. It's also the reason many Japanese never really retire (in fact there's no word in Japanese that means retire in the sense it does in English): They remain active and work at what they enjoy, because they've found a real purpose in lifethe happiness of always being busy. In researching this book, the authors interviewed the residents of the Japanese village with the highest percentage of 100-year-oldsone of the world's Blue Zones. Ikigai reveals the secrets to their longevity and happiness: how they eat, how they move, how they work, how they foster collaboration and community, andtheir best-kept secrethow they find the ikigai that brings satisfaction to their lives. And it provides practical tools to help you discover your own ikigai. Because who doesn't want to find happiness in every day?

"An inspiring guide to achieving happiness through purushartha (pronounced poo-roo-shar-tuh), or the four ultimate goals of human life, by the bestselling authors of Ikigai and The Book of Ichigo Ichie Modern life presents us with such a dizzying array of options that it can be easy to doubt we're living the life we're meant to be living. But the authors of the global bestseller Ikigai, about the Japanese concept that has helped millions of people discover their reason for being, are now on a mission to show how the ancient Hindu concept of purushartha, meaning the ultimate goal of life, provides a powerful framework for charting a path toward a life of purpose and fulfillment in our complex modern world. The authors have made many trips to India, where Ikigai has sold more copies than anywhere else in the world, and were inspired to write a book honoring the balanced ways of life they attribute to fostering happiness and achievement. In The Four Purusharthas, they draw on practices from India's numerous spiritual traditions to show you how to cultivate the four components of purushartha: your dharma, or what the world needs from you your kama, or what you love doing your artha, or what you need to sustain your life your moksha, or your truest, most actualized self If you already know what your purpose in life is, then this book provides a blueprint for living in accordance with your purushartha. If you don't yet know, then it will give you the tools to start the adventure of knowing yourself better, and to bring inspiration, beauty, peace, and purpose to your daily life"--

DISCOVER A NEW LIFE-CHANGING SECRET FOR HAPPINESS AND SUCCESSWhy am I alive? What is my purpose? The answer to these big questions can be found in the timeless wisdom of the traditions of India.In Hindu philosophy, there are four goals that all human beings strive for: virtue, prosperity, love and freedom. Finding balance between them is the aim of the Four-Way Path, a journey into knowing yourself better. Inspiring and comforting, this book honours some of the oldest and greatest spiritual practices to help you awaken your creative potential, free yourself from stress and fear, and live longer and with greater energy.By following the Four-Way Path to align yourself, you can unlock the key to a life full of inspiration, beauty, peace, and meaning.

El Hijo predilecto de Liverpool, muchos sueños, muchos éxitos. Al llegar a los Estados Unidos todo cambió para él, vio algo que otros no veían. Se vinculó a las luchas sociales de los años 70, gritó por la paz y el fin de la guerra en Vietnam. Invirtió su dinero para organizar eventos en contra del belicismo del presidente Nixon. La CIA y el FBI lo persiguieron y acosaron. John era una piedra en el zapato en una nación sedienta de guerras y cuya población clamaba por derechos civiles. John estaba en un país extranjero, estaba en el lugar equivocado y en el momento menos adecuado. Un supuesto asesino "solitario" en una noche fría de 1980 lo asesinó sin mediar palabra. Muchas tesis y muchas cosas extrañas que usted podrá encontrar en esta humilde obra de investigación.

A charming collection of quirky insights into Japanese culture.The Magic of Japan is writer Hector Garcia's intensely personal account of his fifteen years in Japan. A self-professed "e;otaku"e; or Japanese anime geek since childhood, Garcia has worked for a Japanese software company, mastered the language, and become one of Japan's most popular bloggers.This book is the culmination of his experiences and showcases Garcia's unique ability to delve beneath the surface of Japanese culture to describe its quirky and deep spiritual underpinnings. This collection of essays and beautiful photographs will appeal to his worldwide fan baseincluding those who devoured his previous bestsellers, A Geek in Japan and Ikigai: The Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy LifeJapanophiles, armchair travelers and anyone with an interest in cultural and travel memoirs.The Magic of Japan features Garcia's keen observations on a wide variety of cultural topics:Japanese behavioral traits, including non-verbal communication, hansei (self-reflection), heijoshin (a calm mind) and shoshin (childlike openness)How Japan's geography and history have shaped its cultureits natural disasters, scarce resources, centuries of isolation and its feudal pastJapanese idiosyncrasies, ranging from food traditions and absurd jobs to a love of queuesThe Japanese spirit, as evidenced in traditional art, manga and attitudes to womenShintoism and Buddhism, looking at temples, festivals, rituals and how religious beliefs pervade popular culture, as seen for example in Studio Ghibli's movie Spirited AwayJapan's dark side, including crime, the yakuza, adultery, bullying and suicideThe book ends with a gloriously random selection of all things Garcia considers especially magical about Japanfrom izakaya to shiitake mushrooms, summer fireworks and green tea!