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Many of our best ones seem to have happened by chance. 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That makes it all the more important to know the reasons why life is still worth living. The School of Life has written \"Reasons to Be Hopeful\" as an honest, accessible and often surprisingly funny essay collection: no self-help optimism, no empty promises -- just real, well-reasoned arguments for why hope is justified. 228 pages in a beautiful hardcover edition that you won't want to put down, and won't want to give away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eThe School of Life  ·  Hardcover  ·  228 pages  ·  197 x 145 mm  ·  English\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book gathers the most persuasive arguments for staying on the side of optimism, creativity, kindness, calm and hope. In a series of essays, it explains why we still have the right to feel purposeful and buoyant despite everything that is challenging: because there is still so much more to discover, because love can triumph sometimes, because we can delight in summer days and the light of dawn, because we are not alone in our suffering, because we are never far from the option of a slice of cake or a bath, because we are very small things in a mighty and beautiful universe -- and because we do not require perfection for things to feel good enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe tone avoids the pitfalls of both sentimentality and cynicism. It is a book you open in difficult moments and close with a different feeling. At points funny and always encouraging and kind -- an ideal companion on the way back to courage and delight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eAbout The School of Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe School of Life is a London-based organisation founded in 2008, dedicated to emotional intelligence and psychological wellbeing. Its books, essays and courses have reached millions of people worldwide. The School of Life's hardcover editions are known for their clean, appealing design -- books you don't hide, but display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eWhat readers say\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders who encountered the book during a difficult period describe it in similar terms: not a motivational boost, not a quick fix -- but a changed way of looking at their own life after reading. The essays are often read in small sessions, in the evening, at intervals. \"It didn't fix anything -- but it helped me think better again,\" writes one reader. Others report giving it again and again as a gift: because it strikes exactly the right note, neither too light nor too heavy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe School of Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePages\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e228 pages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e197 x 145 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTopic\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSelf-knowledge  ·  Psychology  ·  Hope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is \"Reasons to Be Hopeful\" about?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eAn essay collection presenting the most persuasive arguments for staying on the side of hope -- covering joy, love, beauty, comfort in small things and the ability to find satisfaction without perfection. Neither naive nor cynical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWho is the book for?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eFor anyone going through a difficult time, or anyone looking for an honest, non-saccharine view of what is still good about life. Particularly recommended for people who usually avoid self-help books -- The School of Life writes differently: intelligent, direct and without false promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the book in English?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes, the book is in English. The language is accessible and clear -- not academic English, but a lively, warm writing style that is easy to follow for readers with intermediate English.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs \"Reasons to Be Hopeful\" a good gift?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes -- especially for someone going through a difficult period, or to show someone you are thinking of them. The book strikes the right balance: honest about life's difficulties and still encouraging. Not a book anyone hides in embarrassment on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat sets this book apart from typical self-help books?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe School of Life does not offer techniques, checklists or motivational formulas. The essays are philosophically grounded but easy to read -- they argue rather than preach. The book takes life's challenges seriously rather than minimising them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow long does it take to read?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003e228 pages in hardcover format (197 x 145 mm). The essays are self-contained and can be read in short sessions -- ideal for readers who do not always have time for long stretches of reading.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eFor which occasions is the book a good gift?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eFor birthdays, Christmas, graduations, difficult moments in life -- or simply as a gesture that shows you are thinking of someone. A book that fits almost any occasion and rarely fails to resonate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhich other School of Life books do you carry?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eWe carry a curated selection of School of Life titles. Browse our range -- you will find further books on self-knowledge, relationships, creativity and life in general.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the hardcover edition well made?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The School of Life puts great care into book design -- the hardcover is solidly bound and the paper is pleasant to handle. A book that is not only good to read but also good to look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eCan I add a personal dedication when giving this as a gift?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe title page provides ample space for a personal dedication -- a simple but effective way to give the gift a personal touch that makes it all the more meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e228 pages of honest hope -- ready to read, ready to give.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-cta-gift\"\u003eGift tip: The right book for people who cannot be fobbed off with platitudes -- and who deserve real, intelligent encouragement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE SCHOOL OF LIFE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003eClean design, intelligent essays -- a book that works on the shelf as well as in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eThe School of Life has established itself since its founding in 2008 as one of the most influential voices in emotional intelligence and psychological wellbeing. Its hardcover editions are known for their consistently clean, minimalist design -- books that function as objects. \"Reasons to Be Hopeful\" is an essay collection on the justified reasons to stay on the side of hope: philosophically grounded, without self-help clichés, in a tone that is both intelligent and kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eThe School of Life  ·  Hardcover  ·  228 pages  ·  197 x 145 mm  ·  English\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eContent and concept\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book gathers the most persuasive arguments for staying on the side of optimism, creativity, kindness and calm -- without sentimentality, without cynicism. The essays cover curiosity, love, beauty and connection -- and why you don't need perfection for something to feel good enough. Specific, not abstract. Intelligent, not preachy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe School of Life writes for people who normally avoid self-help books. The essays reason rather than preach -- and whoever opens this book closes it with a different perspective on life. Not because they were lectured, but because they see things they didn't let themselves see before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eDesign and book production\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe School of Life's hardcover editions are consistent in their design approach: clear typography, restrained colour palette, quality materials. The 197 x 145 mm format is compact without feeling small. A book that can stand openly on a shelf without looking out of place -- equally at home in living spaces, workspaces or reception areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe School of Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePages\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e228 pages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e197 x 145 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTopic\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eSelf-knowledge  ·  Psychology  ·  Hope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is \"Reasons to Be Hopeful\" about?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eAn essay collection presenting the most persuasive arguments for staying on the side of hope -- covering joy, love, beauty, comfort in small things and the capacity to find satisfaction without perfection. Neither naive nor cynical.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWho is the book for?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eFor readers seeking philosophically grounded perspectives on life -- without self-help clichés. Particularly effective for people in transitional phases, or for those sceptical of optimism who need good arguments for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow is the hardcover edition designed?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eClear typography, restrained colour palette, quality hardcover binding. School of Life books are known for their consistent, minimalist design -- they function as room objects as much as reading material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the book in English?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes. The language is accessible and clear -- not academic English. Readable for those with solid English language skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs there a German edition?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eWe carry the English original edition by The School of Life. For an international or bilingual audience, this is the preferred edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat does reading the book actually do to you?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe essay collection does something unusual: it takes the difficulty of life seriously without complaint -- and argues for hope without glossing over anything. You put the book down feeling that the reasons for optimism actually hold up. Not a motivation book, but an intelligent conversation -- one you'll want to pass on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat sets The School of Life apart from other publishers in this space?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe School of Life combines philosophy, psychology and everyday culture in an accessible writing style. Their books avoid technique-based approaches and motivational language -- they reflect rather than instruct. Consistent in both design and content: minimalist, intelligent, well-crafted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e228 pages. Clean design. Honest hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTHE SCHOOL OF LIFE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e · \u003cspan\u003eTRADE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003eA book that sells itself in almost any curated retail environment -- and brings customers back.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eThe School of Life is one of the best-known international brands for books, gifts and products around emotional intelligence and quality of life. \"Reasons to Be Hopeful\" generates broad purchase motivation: as a gift, as personal reading, as a statement on the shelf. The high-quality hardcover format makes it a product that works equally well in physical retail and online shops -- with an attractive perceived value for the end customer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eThe School of Life  ·  Hardcover  ·  228 pages  ·  197 x 145 mm  ·  English\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eWhich retailers is this book a good fit for?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBookshops and book cafés\u003c\/strong\u003e benefit from the School of Life's strong brand recognition and the book's broad thematic appeal. It works well in the impulse purchase zone at the counter, or as a curated recommendation in the psychology and self-development section.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcept stores and design shops\u003c\/strong\u003e can position the book as part of a curated lifestyle assortment. The minimalist hardcover design sits visually alongside high-quality homeware and decorative products -- it integrates naturally into product tableaux without demanding special treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGift shops and stationery stores\u003c\/strong\u003e benefit from the book's strong gift suitability: it works as a standalone gift for many occasions (birthdays, Christmas, graduation, difficult life moments) and pairs easily with cards, gift wrapping or other small accessories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseum shops, gallery shops and cultural institutions\u003c\/strong\u003e will find in The School of Life a thematically aligned partner: the books connect design, philosophy and everyday culture in a way that matches the curatorial ambition of a cultural retail environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWellbeing and lifestyle stores\u003c\/strong\u003e can use the book as a content-driven addition to their existing assortment -- positioned alongside candles, aroma products, journals and other mindfulness products, it reads as coherent and credible rather than out of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eHow does this book sell in retail?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book has three strong selling moments: as an impulse purchase (appealing format, recognised brand, attractive cover), as an active recommendation for customers going through a difficult phase, and as a gift item that puts almost no decision pressure on the buyer -- \"hope\" is universal and works for any occasion. Retailers find that School of Life books perform best when displayed cover-out rather than spine-out in a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural cross-sell products: other School of Life titles, quality notebooks and journals, candles and home fragrances, desk accessories and small gifts in the 15--30 EUR price range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePublisher\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eThe School of Life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003ePages\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e228 pages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e197 x 145 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLanguage\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEnglish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTopic\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEmotional intelligence  ·  Hope  ·  Self-knowledge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eEAN\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e9781912891894\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhich end-customer groups buy this book?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe book appeals to a broad audience: people in transitional phases (career change, separation, loss), gift buyers for almost all age groups from approximately 25 upwards, readers interested in psychology and philosophy, and anyone who appreciates self-help content without the typical motivational language. The English original also attracts an internationally oriented customer base.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs The School of Life well enough known in our market?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes -- The School of Life has built a strong international presence since 2008. Its books are stocked in bookshops and concept stores across Europe, and its YouTube channels and social media accounts have millions of followers. The brand explains itself on the shelf and requires minimal sales floor explanation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eDoes an English-language book work in a predominantly local-language assortment?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes. English-language books from strong international brands like The School of Life perform well in European retail -- particularly in concept stores, design shops and urban bookshops. The topic of \"hope\" is universal enough that language is rarely a purchase barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhich products pair well with this book in the shop?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe book works naturally alongside other School of Life titles, quality notebooks and journals, candles and home fragrances in the wellbeing segment, and small gift items in the 15--30 EUR range. In seasonal retail (Christmas, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day) it fits well as part of gift displays and curated tableaux.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhich seasonal windows work best for this title?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe title sells year-round, with three clear peaks: Christmas (October to December), Mother's Day (April\/May) and Valentine's Day (January\/February). The theme of \"hope\" is occasion-neutral enough to work as a standalone gift outside these windows too -- for birthdays, milestones or difficult life moments. It pays to stock up ahead of the Christmas season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhy source through charlesandmarie B2B rather than a standard book wholesaler?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eAt charlesandmarie B2B you get curated access to the most relevant School of Life titles -- with expert guidance on which titles suit which retail formats. Unlike standard book wholesalers, we can put together mixed orders across several titles, advise on in-store presentation and think with you about what will actually perform in your shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow should the book be displayed in a physical shop?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eCover-out display (front cover visible rather than spine) generates the best impulse purchase results for School of Life books. Near the entrance, at the till or in a curated table display are the most effective positions. The format fits standard book stands and tabletop displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eCan I order other School of Life titles through charlesandmarie B2B?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes -- we carry a curated selection of School of Life titles. If you would like to combine several titles, we are happy to advise on assortment recommendations and packages tailored to your shop format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eInterested in trade pricing or an assortment package? 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