{"title":"Annie Lawson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the delightful world of Annie Lawson, a brilliant author celebrated for her wit and insightful observations. Known for her unique ability to weave humour into everyday scenarios, Annie's works are must-reads for anyone looking to find the levity in life's daily conundrums. Her writing style is both engaging and entertaining, making her books a pleasant read for those who enjoy a blend of humour and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnnie Lawson's collection includes charming titles such as \u003cem\u003eStoic at Work\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eStoic in Love\u003c\/em\u003e, where she taps into the nuances of modern life with a comedic twist, offering timeless wisdom with a smile. Exploring themes in categories like humour and parenting \u0026amp; family, her books offer readers a chance to see the world through a lens of laughter and stoicism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're looking to add some light-hearted yet thought-provoking reads to your collection, Annie Lawson's books are an excellent choice. Discover her unique take on handling life's little moments with grace and humour, and find yourself entertained and enlightened with each page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stoic-at-work","title":"Stoic at Work","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcus Aurelius's timeless insights into human behaviour show that 2000 years on, not much has changed in the workplace, and we could all do well if we focus on what we can control and worry less about things we can't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs head of the Roman empire, he encountered his fair share of difficult people, frustrating situations, and political infighting. In his Stoic philosophy bible, \u003ci\u003eMeditations\u003c\/i\u003e, Marcus Aurelius encouraged us to accept other people's inevitable shortcomings, make the most of our short life, resist the temptations of fame and flattery, and, when things get too much, take a cosmic perspective of our existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eStoic at Work\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone with a job, applying ancient wisdom to the modern workplace set out in 49 rules, such as: think less; suck up but don't suck up; avoid irrelevant meetings; and remind yourself that work happiness sits somewhere on the spectrum between fear and boredom. These will help you manage the mind games, the meltdowns, and the numbing reality that most of us must work until we die, transforming your experience of work from a place of irritation to a place of joy. Or one that is a bit more tolerable, at least.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45705923952876,"sku":"9781922616739","price":26.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781922616739.jpg?v=1725879628"},{"product_id":"stoic-in-love-by-annie-lawson-9781761500404","title":"Stoic in Love","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'This book would have been useful before we got married.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnthony Congedo, Annie's ex-husband\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou're on date #17 since your last relationship ended in flames, and within a nanosecond of meeting Doug at a bar, you realise you've made a huge mistake. You head to the bathroom to text your mate Lizzy and complain about how your date says aaaahh after every sip of beer, seems to style himself after Donald Trump, and definitely sniffed your hair. Ten seconds later, you realise you accidentally texted this to Doug. You sit frozen on the loo, wondering if there's a back exit, or if you should fake your own death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe philosophy of the Stoics can help us all navigate the life cycles of love, whether it's dating someone wearing horns and a kaftan, a relationship where blobs of toothpaste are left smeared in the bathroom sink, or being dumped via text with just one word - enough! Across 45 rules, from dating tips like \u003ci\u003eDo your due diligence\u003c\/i\u003e to relationship advice like \u003ci\u003eDon't tell your partner to calm down\u003c\/i\u003e to break-up wisdoms like \u003ci\u003eResist putting your foot in your mouth\u003c\/i\u003e, Annie Lawson applies ancient wisdom to the modern world of being in love, out of love, lovesick, love-bombed or just love-tired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRomance and its rocky pursuit often sucks but, fortunately, not always, and \u003ci\u003eStoic in Love\u003c\/i\u003e helps us realise that we can all use a little help getting together, staying together, or moving on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082642440428,"sku":"9781761500404","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4305193482815.jpg?v=1765276104"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/annie-lawson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}