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English
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"Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey combine their decades of experience studying happiness from every angle to show readers how to improve their lives right now, instead of waiting for the outside world to change. They offer a research-based work plan that shows the reader how to manage their emotions so they no longer control their outlook and behavior; turn life's inevitable difficulties and challenges into opportunities for growth; strengthen their...
Author
Publisher
Free Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Edition
1st Free Press hardcover ed.
Physical Desc
x, 320 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Everyone wants to be happy--yet so many people are unhappy today. What are they doing wrong? Clearly, a new approach is needed. Self-help guru Shimoff presents three new ideas and a practical program to change the way readers look at creating happiness in their lives: 1. Happiness is not an emotion, a spike of elation or euphoria, but a lasting, neuro-physiological state of peace and well-being. 2. True happiness is not based on what people do or...
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Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
287 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner reveals the surprising secrets of what makes the world's happiest placesand shows you how to apply these lessons to your own life. In this inspiring guide, youll find game-changing tools drawn from global research and expert insights for achieving maximum fulfillment. Along the way, you'll: Discover the three strands of happinesspleasure, purpose, and pridethat feature prominently in the world's...
Author
Publisher
Kane Miller, a division of EDC Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
Edition
1st American ed.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this book are lots of acts of kindness that kids can do to spread a little joy -- with a side order of mischief and magic!" --P. [4] of cover.
Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date
2014.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 27 cm
Language
English
Description
Little Ruby learns a whimsical lesson about moderation when she asks for one more book, one more minute of sleep, one more push on the swing, and one more scoop of ice cream on her cone.
10) The comfort book
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Publisher
Penguin Life
Pub. Date
[2021]
Physical Desc
x, 256 pages ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"A small book for anyone in search of hope, looking for a path to a more meaningful life, or in need of encouragement. "Happiness occurs when you forget who you're expected to be. And what you're expected to do. Happiness is an accident of self-acceptance. It's the warm breeze you feel when you open the door to who you are." Years ago, Matt Haig began writing notes to his future self. These notes were meant as gifts to his future self: offerings of...
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Publisher
Anchor Books, a division of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2016.
Edition
First Anchor Books edition.
Physical Desc
xii, 205 pages ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
A popular columnist at "The Wall Street Journal" offers a rulebook for experiencing life and all its inherent humor by taking note of small daily victories, ones that are not necessarily meaningful, but that generate satisfaction and happiness.
14) The hacking of the American mind: the science behind the corporate takeover of our bodies and brains
Author
Publisher
Avery
Pub. Date
2018
Edition
First trade paperback edition.
Physical Desc
344 pages : ill. ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Explores how industry has manipulated our most deep-seated survival instincts and sounds the alarm to stop seeking the wrong kind of happiness.
Author
Publisher
Free Press
Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
ix, 288 p. ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Lighten Up" offers a road map to creating a less-is-more life, and teaches readers how a life of less can actually be a life of great abundance. Features three audits designed to instigate life changes: a financial audit combined with assessments of the physical junk filling your homes and the emotional junk causing tension in your life.
Author
Publisher
Findaway World, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Edition
Unabridged.
Physical Desc
1 audio media player (approximately 6 hr.) : digital, HD audio ; 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 in.
Language
English
Description
"Feeling terrified of that upcoming job interview? Take inspiration from the Icelanders and get some etta reddast, the unwavering belief that everything will work out in the end. Lost your way in life? Make like the Chinese and find your xingfu, or the thing that gives you real purpose. Too much on your plate? The Italians can help you learn the fine art of dolce far niente, a.k.a. the sweetness of doing nothing at all. From Australia to Bhutan, via...
Author
Publisher
Atria Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First Atria Books hardcover edition.
Physical Desc
xi, 223 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
The iconic performing artist provides spiritual tools and advice for self-empowerment and fulfillment while examining the role of her enduring Buddhist faith in helping her overcome poverty, loss, and other personal and professional obstacles.