The Wisdom of Feeling

A fresh take on emotional intelligence – and the many ways that it can help us navigate life’s ups and downs

We all aspire to be emotionally mature, but what does that really mean – and how do we achieve it? In this insightful guide, educator and founder of The EQ School Genny Rumancik shares proven strategies and practical tools for better understanding ourselves and others, in order to show up more authentically in our lives.

Covering everything from handling stress and building emotionally safe relationships to developing self-trust, navigating conflict, and more, The Wisdom of Feeling is a user’s guide to big emotions for a complex world. Inspired by the four pillars of emotional intelligence (or EQ), the book offers tools, frameworks, and fresh insights to help us better understand our triggers and default reactions, explore our deeper needs with curiosity, and bring our best selves to our relationships of all kinds.

Discover what your feelings are telling you – and how to work with them, not against them, to enrich your lived experience and feel more truly at home in the world.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs