Across history people have sought adventure and excitement; however, a new priority for many of us is a desire to be more tranquil. This is a book designed to support us in our endeavours to remain calm against all the adversities life throws at us. A calm state of mind is not a divine gift: we can alter our responses to everyday things and educate ourselves in the art of remaining calm, not through slow breathing or special teas, but through the application of our native wits.