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Author
Series
Publisher
Macmillan
Pub. Date
[1962]
Language
English
Description
This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading.
While in prison awaiting a brutal execution, Boethius produced arguably the most famous work of early medieval philosophy and literature, the celebrated Consolation of Philosophy. In alternating sections of prose and poetry, Boethius describes the circumstances of his rapid fall from the upper echelons of society and power. In a conversation with lady Philosophy,...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it's ever been--we are freer, healthier and wealthier than any people in human history. Yet, somehow everything seems to be irreparably and horribly f*cked--the planet is warming, governments are failing, economies are collapsing, and everyone is perpetually offended on Twitter. At this moment in history, when we have access to technology, education and communication our ancestors...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Do you want to live the happiest, most satisfying life possible? Does happiness feel like an elusive goal? According to the most recent developments in psychology and science, the brain can be trained to be more receptive to happiness, because staying happy doesnt come naturally. Nor does our society make it easy. In Happy at Last, psychotherapist Richard OConnor offers new thinking about how we attain and maintain happiness, and he shows us that...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Nelson, Inc
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Beloved Olympic skater shares his secrets to happiness on and off the ice. Scott Hamilton has experienced the heights of accomplishment and the depths of disease, from winning the Gold to becoming a cancer and brain tumor survivor. But through his successes, struggles, and setbacks, Hamilton has never lost his trademark humor and honesty. More important, he has never lost his faith and optimism. How does he keep smiling? In The Great Eight, Scott...
Author
Publisher
Portfolio/Penguin
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"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
Language
English
Formats
Description
"On the Brink of Everything is an exploration of Parker Palmer's experience of living and aging, written in hopes of encouraging readers of every age to explore their life course. It is not a "guide to" or "handbook" for "getting old"--something all of us are doing all the time. Instead it's a set of meditations in prose and poetry that turn the prism on the meaning(s) of one's life--and on the importance of staying meaningfully engaged with life...
Author
Series
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Only one-third of Americans surveyed said they were happy. How can this be? Education is accessible to most. We've made advancements in everything from medicine to technology, yet 66 percent of Americans can't find an adequate reason to check the "yes" box on the happiness questionnaire. In this audiobook, Max Lucado shares the unexpected path to lasting happiness, one that produces reliable joy in any season of life. Based on the teachings of Jesus...
14) The comfort book
Author
Publisher
Penguin Life
Pub. Date
c2021.
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...
Author
Series
Publisher
William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2017
Language
English
Description
In this captivating book, [Wiking] takes us on a treasure hunt to unlock the doors to the good life. From how we spend our precious time to how we relate to our neighbors and cook dinner, he gathers evidence, stories, and tips from the very happiest corners of the planet. This is the ultimate guide to how we can all find a little more lykke in our lives.
Author
Publisher
HarperOne, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"The internationally bestselling self-empowerment book from influencer, rapper, and spoken word artist Humble the Poet, now available in a new edition with a new foreword by the author. Unlearn offers short, accessible, and counterintuitive lessons for reaching our full potential.Beloved for his sincerity, playfulness, and sage advice, globally famous rapper, spoken word artist, poet, blogger, and influencer Humble the Poet has traditionally shared...
Author
Publisher
Ferne Press
Pub. Date
2009, c2006
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Through sweet, simple prose and vivid illustrations, this book encourages positive behavior as children see how very easy and rewarding it is to express kindness, appreciation, and love on a daily basis.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Happiness can result from exciting changes like getting a new pet, or from smaller events like playing a favorite game or reading a cherished book. Readers will encounter many such joyful situations in this guidebook focused on self-awareness and perception, both key components of social and emotional learning. Through accessible language and photographs, children will learn to recognize when and why they feel happy and how to regulate this healthy...