Most Popular Books by Petr

What would your life look like without procrastination? According to the latest scientific research, you''d be less stressed, more productive, healthier, and statistically live longer. A global bestseller, The End of Procrastination offers science-based, practical tools to overcome postponement and live a fulfilled life. The book provides everything you need to change how you manage your time, pick priorities, and tackle your daily tasks. With 8 simple tools, you can get started right away. This easy-to-read guide will show you that long-term satisfaction is something you can attain. The book will help you to: - Develop a sense of purpose and lead a happier, more fulfilled life. - Uncover how motivation works and how to gain the right type of motivation. - Learn to enjoy our work, feel less stressed, and focus more. - Avoid becoming a goal junkie and create your personal vision. - Organize your daily life, set priorities, and actually finish things. - Build new positive habits and end bad ones. - Cope with decision paralysis and become an everyday hero. Based on the latest research, The End of Procrastination summarizes over 120 scientific studies to create a step-by-step program supported by illustrations that will work as a long-term reminder of the book''s contents. By understanding why procrastination happens and how your brain responds to motivation and self-discipline, the book provides readers with the knowledge to conquer procrastination once and for all.

"The classic exploration of Eastern religious thinking and philosophy"--Cover.

In "Mutual Aid: A Factor of Evolution," Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin presents a revolutionary perspective on the evolutionary process, arguing that cooperation, rather than competition, plays a crucial role in the survival and progress of species. Kropotkin''s eloquent prose and systematic analysis traverse a range of disciplines, including biology, sociology, and anthropology. The work is set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, a time marked by rampant individualism and a misinterpretation of Darwinism, challenging prevailing notions by highlighting examples from the animal kingdom and human societies where mutual aid has led to success and resilience. This interdisciplinary approach not only reflects Kropotkin''s scientific rigor but also his deep philosophical insights into the interconnectedness of life forms. Kropotkin, a Russian naturalist, geographer, and anarchist, draws from his own observations and experiences in the wilds of Siberia and in European revolutionary movements, influencing his belief in cooperation as a natural instinct''Äîone that transcends mere survival. His varied and rich background in both science and radical politics motivated his critique of social Darwinism and propelled him to advocate for a more egalitarian social structure. Through this book, Kropotkin seeks to provide a new foundation for understanding human relationships within society, emphasizing solidarity. "Mutual Aid" is an essential read for anyone interested in the intersections of biology and sociology, ecology, or political theory. It invites readers to reconsider the fundamentals of human behavior and cooperation, emerging as a pivotal text in discussions of social organization and collective well-being. Kropotkin''s insights remain relevant today, making this work a timeless contribution to the understanding of evolutionary theory and human society.

Czech, a clear case of a language having a Standard and a strong central vernacular with intensive shifting between them, offers many points of general interest to sociolinguists. This volume is divided in 5 chapters and opens with a general discussion of language varieties. ''The Two Central Language Formations in Czech'' gives a summary description of the Czech central vernacular. This is followed by a chapter on ''The Origin and Opposition of Standard and Common Czech'' and in the next chapter code switching between Standard and Common Czech is discussed. The concluding chapter presents starting points for a theoretical description of a national language with intralingual variation and a preliminary formulation of perspectives on the stratification of Czech.