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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Canada
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"From the bestselling author of The Book of Awesome, a new compilation of awesome things and small joys in our lives that bring us together. Award-winning writer Neil Pasricha brings back his trademark laugh-out-loud observations of the world and encourages us to be positive and find gratitude in the simple, free, odd, and silly."--
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
The Fox News meteorologist shares the inspiring stories of people who made the best of difficult times, from a 9/11 firefighter who fought for his colleague's health to a stranger who bought coffee for his fellow patrons.
Author
Publisher
Zondervan
Language
English
Formats
Description
Is my ordinary, everyday life actually significant? Is it okay to be fulfilled by the simple acts of raising kids, working in an office, and cooking chicken for dinner?
It's been said, "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the number of moments that take our breath away." The pressure of that can be staggering as we spend our days looking for that big thing that promises to take our breath away. Meanwhile, we lose
...8) Chicken soup for the soul: the joy of less : 101 stories about having more by simplifying our lives
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
In the Age of Disposables, fashion, phones, glasses, and even friends!, some people are finding joy by rediscovering the simple life. They're cleaning house, both literally and figuratively, and finding themselves better for it. By getting rid of excess "stuff" and trimming down their over-filled schedules, they feel happier and more fulfilled than ever before. It's really true that a little can go a long way.
Author
Publisher
Business Publications Corporation Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
A collection of thoughts about "winning" and success, compiled from interviews by the co-authors of notable people in a wide variety of professions, all connected to Ray Cole throughout his career in television broadcasting.
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
Before Odom landed the role Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical Hamilton, he put in years of hard work as a singer and an actor. Now he asks the questions that will help you unlock your true potential and achieve your goals even when they seem impossible. What work did you put in today that will help you improve tomorrow? How do you surround yourself with people who will care about your dreams as much as you do? How do you know when to play it safe...
Author
Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
""Black joy is unique and deeply rooted in the cultural experiences and expressions of Black people. It's ever-present and yet often hidden... Black joy has a sound. It moves in a particular way.... Like great-grandmother's talcum powder and Jean Nate, it enters the room before you do and stays long after you leave.This is why we must tap into it. This is why this book is necessary." When writer, Tracey M. Lewis-Giggetts wrote a piece for The Washington...
Author
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"Last year, the Japanese company that created instant ramen sold 46 billion packs and cups of pre-flavored dried noodles. It is a ubiquitous food, especially beloved by anyone looking for a cheap, tasty bite-including, it turns out, prisoners, who buy instant ramen at the commissary and use it as the building block for all sorts of meals that foster bonds of loyalty and friendship. Now Prison Ramen takes readers behind bars, with 65 ramen recipes...
Author
Publisher
Aguilar
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
"Las historias que nunca contamos reúne los secretos más jugosos de dos entregados y exitosos periodistas de espectáculos. El libro está lleno de revelaciones, ironía y reflexiones divertidas de un par de reporteros que "sabían demasiado". Una pelea con Adela Micha ante la mirada aterrada de un actor sin pelo; las escapadas nocturnas de Luis Miguel; una visita a la cárcel; un misterio candente de Alejandro Sanz; ¿qué esconden las piernas...
Author
Publisher
Wheeler Publishing
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
From the international bestselling authors of A Invisible Thread comes a heartwarming book about the incredible impact that acts of kindness from strangers can have on the world around us. Angels on Earth will introduce a series of remarkable people whose invisible thread stories will move, surprise, and inspire.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Jenna Bush Hager, the former first daughter and granddaughter, #1 New York Times bestselling author, and coanchor of the Today show, shares moving, funny stories about her beloved grandparents and the wisdom they passed on that has shaped her life" --
To the world, George and Barbara Bush were America's president and first lady. To Hager, they were her beloved Gampy and Ganny, who taught her about respect, humility, kindness, and living a life of...
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul Publishing
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Chicken Soup for the Soul: Think Possible will inspire readers to follow their hearts and dreams, with stories of optimism, faith, and strength. In bad times and good, readers will find encouragement to keep a positive attitude.
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