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"Micah Mortimer is a creature of habit. A self-employed tech expert, superintendent of his Baltimore apartment building, cautious to a fault behind the steering wheel, he seems content leading a steady, circumscribed life. But one day his routines are blown apart when his woman friend (he refuses to call anyone in her late thirties a "girlfriend") tells him she's facing eviction, and a teenager shows up at Micah's door claiming to be his son. These...
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Pub. Date
[2011]
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English
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In this inspirational collection, CBS News anchor Couric calls upon leaders and visionaries in the fields of politics, entertainment, sports, philanthropy, the arts, and business--all of whom share heartfelt, humorous, and useful insights about success and fulfillment. Includes contributions by Madeleine Albright, Bill Clinton, Chelsea Handler, Malcolm Gladwell, Steve Martin, and Michael Bloomberg.
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Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date
[2010]
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English
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If you've ever thought, "There must be more to life than this," The Art of Non-Conformity is for you. Based on Chris Guillebeau's popular online manifesto "A Brief Guide to World Domination," The Art of Non-Conformity defies common assumptions about life and work while arming you with the tools to live differently. You'll discover how to live on your own terms by exploring creative self-employment, radical goal-setting, contrarian travel, and embracing...
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The Collective Book Studio
Pub. Date
2022.
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English
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Simple + Nostalgic + Sophisticated + Casual = Modern Hippie The Modern Hippie Table invites you to slow down and create a sanctuary at home, using food and conversation to bring people together, strengthen family bonds, and forge lifelong friendships. The more than 70 recipes are elevated, yet simplified, with a mix of fresh fruits and vegetables plus quality prepared ingredients, ensuring the host has plenty of time to enjoy the gathering too. Gorgeous,...
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Rodale
Pub. Date
[2009]
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English
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"In 'Super Natural Home', Beth shows you how small lifestyle shifts can make a big difference in your health and well-being. She shares the truth about what goes in and on your body and what surrounds you every day, helping you transform your home and lifestyle so you can live clean in a toxic world. This practical guide offers page after page of tips for making the safest, healthiest choices in all kinds of goods, including cosmetics, personal care...
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Createspace
Pub. Date
2014
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English
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Ever want to escape current day society, live closer to nature, take it slower and create a simpler life? Follow this self-described average American as he heads off into the wilds of Idaho to build his own off-grid cabin and finally live his childhood dream. Remote living delivers all he hoped for... and so much more. The simple life may not be as simple as you think.
15) Mousetropolis
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Holiday House
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IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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In this update of the classic fable, City Mouse and his cousin, Country Mouse, exchange visits and, although they find many things to like in each other's homes, they quickly learn that each prefers his own.
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Heinemann Raintree Library
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Discusses how home life has changed since the 1950s, including how did grandparents clean their house, when did huge supermarkets become popular, and how did people cook in the 1970s.
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English
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While growing older is inevitable, many of the troubles we associate with aging--including dementia, disability, and an increased dependence on others--are not. The choices we make now can help us to maintain our vitality, a sharp mind, and our independence as we age. Filled with simple, everyday actions we can take to avoid disease, promote vitality, and prevent dementia and late onset Alzheimer's, The Aging Brain is an easy-to-use guide to maintaining...
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Farrar Straus Giroux
Pub. Date
c2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Tractor Mac and his friends welcome a new vehicle to the farm, a small tractor named Daisy, helping her get started on her difficult work and encouraging her to keep at it, one small step at a time.