New book looks to the wisdom of the past to help solve the problems we face today

In The Power of Then Bremner applies the teachings of sages of the past, and the lessons of their lives, to the everyday problems - emotional, mental and spiritual - that continue to beset us.The Power of Then: How the Sages of the Past Can Help Us in Our Everyday Lives By James Bremner Published 2nd April 2012, £10.99 pb, also available as an eBook -          The medieval house wife who can shed light on your mid-life crisis -          The twelfth century German nun who can help restore your vitality -          The eighth century Chinese poet who will bring out your inner