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"So nobody knows more about happiness--what the Danes call lykke--than Meik Wiking, CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen and author of the bestselling sensation The Little Book of Hygge. But he believes that, while we can certainly learn a lot from the Danes about finding fulfillment, the keys to happiness are actually buried all around the globe. In this captivating book, he takes us on a treasure hunt to unlock the doors to the...
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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...
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Picture Window Books
Pub. Date
[2014]
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1 online resource (24 pages) : color illustrations.
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English
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Examines the emotion of happiness and the ways we can show others that we are happy. Features easy-to-read text, color illustrations, a glossary, and further reading.
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The Danes are famously the happiest people in the world, and hygge is a cornerstone of their way of life. Hygge (pronounce Hoo-ga) loosely translates as a sense of comfort, togetherness, and well-being. You know hygge when you feel it. It is when you are cuddled up on the sofa with a loved one, or sharing comfort food with your closest friends. It is those crisp blue mornings when the light through your window is just right. It is about gratitude...
5) Happiness
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W.B. Eerdmans Pub. Co
Pub. Date
2011
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xviii, 225 p. ; 24 cm.
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English
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Everyone longs to be happy, yet many wrongly believe that happiness comes from having enough money, fame, personal comfort, worldly success, or even dumb luck. Happiness all too often seems to be an elusive, arbitrary thing -something that is always just out of reach.
Joan Chittister sees happiness differently -as a personal quality to be learned, mastered, and fearlessly wielded. In Happiness, she embarks on a "great happiness dig" through sociology,...
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Rider Books
Pub. Date
2016.
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216 pages : illustrations (colour), portraits (colour) ; 21 cm
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English
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"Drawing upon his ground-breaking work in the psychology of happiness and mindfulness, Christophe André shares 25 paintings by a wide range of masters, including Van Gogh, Vermeer and Chagall, and invites us to consider how they capture the many colours of happiness in their art, alongside its inseparable shadow, sadness"--Back cover.
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National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2017]
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287 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"New York Times best-selling author Dan Buettner reveals the surprising secrets of what makes the world's happiest places-- and shows you how too apply these lessons to your own life"--Amazon.com.
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
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254 pages ; 24 cm
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English
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"In The Power of One More, renowned keynote speaker and performance expert Ed Mylett draws on 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur and coach to top athletes, entertainers, and business executives to reveal powerful strategies to help you live an extraordinary "one more" life. Perfect for anyone who wants more bliss, wealth, or better relationships, The Power of One More is an indispensable roadmap to realizing and exceeding your personal and...
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[2019]
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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. 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 and backed by modern...
11) Feeling happy
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Jump!
Pub. Date
[2020]
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
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English
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""In this book, readers will discover how to recognize happiness in themselves and others, how to best respond to it, and how to communicate about these feelings. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about emotions....
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"Annie Hebden is stuck. Stuck in her boring job, with her irritating roommate, in a life no thirty-five-year-old would want. But deep down, Annie is still mourning the terrible loss that tore a hole through the perfect existence she'd once taken for granted--and hiding away is safer than remembering what used to be. Until she meets the eccentric Polly Leonard"--Amazon.com.
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2017.
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"A hilarious story of jumping into new experiences with both feet and a surprisingly poignant tale of a working mother raising three kids"-- Provided by publisher.
"'Is there a secret to happiness?' asks comedian Paula Poundstone. I don't know how or why anyone would keep it a secret. It seems rather cruel, really ... Where could it be? Is it deceptively simple? Does it melt at a certain temperature? Can you buy it? Must you suffer for it before...
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Rock Point
Pub. Date
2023.
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191 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
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English
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Life is tough, but “Friendly Reminders” is here with smart dad advice to help you tackle challenges and live a better life.
Different from the other self-help gurus, father, nomad, hiker, explorer, and founder of @ucanoutdoors Scott Tatum is a self-proclaimed self-care savage. He says that life is tough, but meeting challenges with discipline, determination, a positive attitude, and mindfulness can lead you to a meaningful life that will inspire...
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Riverhead Books
Pub. Date
2018.
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287 pages ; 22 cm
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English
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Pearl's job is to make people happy. Every day, she provides customers with personalized recommendations for greater contentment. She's good at her job, her office manager tells her, successful. But how does one measure an emotion? Meanwhile, there's Pearl's teenage son, Rhett. A sensitive kid who has forged an unconventional path through adolescence, Rhett seems to find greater satisfaction in being unhappy. The very rejection of joy is his own kind...
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Scribner
Pub. Date
2020.
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1 volume : illustrations ; 19 cm
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English
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"For Tulane University's 2018 commencement, Jesmyn Ward delivered a stirring speech about the value of hard work and the importance of respect for oneself and others. Speaking about the challenges she and her family overcame, Ward inspired everyone in the audience with her meditation on tenacity in the face of hardship. Ward's moving words will inspire listeners as they prepare for the next chapter in their lives, whether, like Ward, they are the...
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Harvest, an imprint of William Morrow
Pub. Date
[2023]
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239 pages : color illustrations ; 19 cm
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English
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"The Danes taught us how to embrace coziness and contentment. Now, the Swedes show us how to pause and savor the moment, to njuta, a philosophy closely tied to Swedish life and culture. Deeply ingrained in the Swedish psyche, njuta is about simplicity and intent in every aspect of life, from daily routines and leisure to family and food and everything in between. The Swedish delight in the simple things in life"-- Provided by publisher.
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Abrams Image
Pub. Date
2022.
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271 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
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English
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Inspired by Danish design and traditions, this inspiring book, featuring tips based on research from The Happiness Institute in Copenhagen, shows how to turn a home into a cozy sanctuary regardless of available space or budget.
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"Isadora Bentley believes that happiness is something that flat-out doesn't exist in her life -- and never will. As a university researcher, Isadora keeps to herself as much as possible. She avoids the students she's supposed to befriend and mentor. She lives her own quiet, organized life in her own quiet, organized apartment. And she will never get involved in a romantic relationship again -- especially with another academic. It will be just Isadora...