The School of Life exists to present good ideas for everyday living in a concise and comprehensible way. In these two short books, full of real-life applied examples, examine the sources of stress and anxiety in modern life and learn how understanding can lead us to a place of calm - and find out how small pleasures can lead to big changes, as they give us access to the great themes of our lives, whether it’s browsing a fishmonger’s display, being up late at night or looking at children’s drawings.