The School of Life exists to present good ideas for everyday living in a concise and comprehensible way In this book  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