How to Switch Off - by Zachary Seager (Hardcover)

Name: How to Switch Off - by Zachary Seager (Hardcover)
Brand: MacMillan Collector's Library
SKU: 1007933321
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How can we relax and switch off in today's frantic world?
About the Author: Zachary Seager is a writer based in Paris.
176 Pages
Literary Collections, Essays

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Classic thinkers help us disconnect from the chaos of modern life.

Book Synopsis

How can we relax and switch off in today's frantic world? What would a classic author's version of mindfulness be? How to Switch Off combines self-help and wise advice, bringing the best of classic wisdom to modern readers.

Find out how to slow down and savor the moment according to our greatest writers and thinkers. From Aesop to Virginia Woolf, these bitesize essays and extracts provide recommendations and advice for escaping burnout and seeing the world anew. There are concrete steps to take: psychologist William James explains how to battle anxiety; Henry David Thoreau writes about the advantages of walking; Elizabeth von Arnim praises the importance of books and gardens. How to Switch Off explores the art of resting, reflecting and reconnecting. There are nuggets of actionable guidance on how to focus, from da Vinci's recommendations to artists working on their painting skills to George Orwell's perfect cup of tea.

Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library, a series of stunning pocket-sized classics. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover.

About the Author

Zachary Seager is a writer based in Paris. He is the editor of the anthologies and short story collections Paris: A Literary Anthology, The Art of Solitude, Sleepily Ever After and Our Place in Nature, all published by Macmillan Collector's Library

Dimensions (Overall): 5.91 Inches (H) x 3.66 Inches (W) x 1.0 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.0 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 176

Genre: Literary Collections

Sub-Genre: Essays

Publisher: MacMillan Collector's Library

Format: Hardcover

Author: Zachary Seager

Language: English

Street Date: October 20, 2026

TCIN: 1007933321

UPC: 9781035079643

Item Number (DPCI): 247-52-3059

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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