Droemer Knaur*

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PSYCHOLOGY / SELF HELP
Christopher A. Weidner
Wabi Sabi – Not Perfect and Still
Happy
208 pages, 3-426-64459-2
March 2007
French rights sold to Editions Trédaniel
Dutch rights to Bruna Uitgevers, Spanish
rights to Editorial EDAF, Lithuanian
rights sold to Algarve Publishing House
The Asiatic way to more calmness,
self-determination and individuality
Lately a cosmetic label deliberately
chose women with seeming flaws for its
advertisement and thus shows the beauty
of the individual in contrary to sterile
perfection.
The Japanese philosophy of Wabi Sabi
has this thought as basis. It is a natural
contrast to digitized high gloss aesthetics
of today – it attaches high value to things
looking natural, unique and showing
flaws. Besides an aesthetical concept
Wabi Sabi also includes a strategy for
self-help especially for perfectionist and
stressed persons. For instance relationships
tend to become more satisfying
through honest and deep communication.
At work a relaxed and authentic cooperation
adds to avoiding stress. Reconsidering
ones aims in life helps to free
oneself out of the perfection trap and to
gain more satisfaction in everyday life.
Christopher A. Weidner is astrologer,
systhemic therapist and Feng-Shui
expert and lives in Munich. For many
years he has been dealing with Asiatic
culture and has published many books on
the subject.
Christopher A. Weidner
Wabi Sabi – No Time and Still Happy
208 pages, 3-426-64567-3
March 2008
Discover slowness with the Japanese
philosophy Wabi Sabi!
In today’s society time is a fervently
disputed good. Quick electronic media,
multi-tasking and trainings for more efficiency
help us using every minute best.
Simultaneously traces of time are considered
to be unattractive and are not
wanted.
By contrast the Japanese philosophy of
Wabi Sabi focuses on a completey different
appreciation of time – It accepts the
change and encourages to discover the
beauty of the moment.
Christopher Weidner shows in his guide,
how to find a more relaxed approach to
time. Starting point is the definition of
the own time-type. By means of exercises,
tests and self-reflections problematic
concepts of time can be identified and
new approaches can be developped.
In order to live in the present consciously,
the past should be judged anew and
possible fears of the future should be
answered with positive visions.
A practically oriented seven-points programme
helps slowing down the own
rhythm of life step by step.
Rainer Wälde
Style - The Book of Modern Manners
208 pages, 3-426-64533-5
September 2007
A new inside-out approach to good
manners, confidence and success
This is a different sort of etiquette
book, as it isn’t full of dos and don’ts. The
reader is not supposed to follow strict
regulations, but rather to take on a composed
manner. The book gets to the bottom
of some societal norms and reveals
what’s behind them.
The author looks at twelve hours in the
life of a fictitious model family, one that
has its position in business and society
not because of family ties but because of
personal accomplishments. If they exhibit
style, it’s not out of conceit but out of
personal conviction. The author supplies
analysis and commentary to these narrative
situations and adds lots of practical
tips and suggestions for the reader.
Longtime TV presenter Rainer Wälde is
much in demand as an image consultant;
his clients include Bosch, Daimler
Chrysler, and Lufthansa.