Modern life makes us busier than ever, but we are somehow feeling more distracted, overwhelmed, disconnected, and lonely. Day-to-day stresses make us forget the simple joys that help us feel more vibrant and alive. For Andrea Scher, the...
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Inspiration & Personal Growth
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Author:Shah, RaniSummary:We could all learn a thing or two about living in balance from our friends in the plant and animal kingdom. We need look no farther than nature for small and simple things we can do to slow down, recharge, and living more thoughtfully,...
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Author:Sarkadi, LaurieSummary:After plans to live in Africa shatter, young journalist Laurie Sarkadi moves to the Subarctic city of Yellowknife seeking wilderness and adventure. She covers the changing socio-political worlds of Dene and Inuit in the late ‘80s—...
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Author:Black, ClaudiaSummary:An inspiring collection of healing messages offering comfort, encouragement, serenity and hope to anyone who has survived a painful childhood or traumatic event in their lives, including addiction, whether their own or that of a loved...
- Author:Tanaka, AkemiSummary:
The Japanese wisdom of chowa (pronounced like power) offers a fresh approach to being, showing us how to create space and symmetry at work, at home, and in our relationships. By harnessing the power of chowa, we can learn to ignore the...
- Author:Sander, Jennifer BasyeSummary:
From a snowy impromptu game of Frisbee in the center of a holiday light display to a woman's trepidation as she arrives home on Christmas Eve with crates of rescued shelter dogs, these stories will brighten the spirit of you and...
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Author:Burford, Michelle, Purdy, AmySummary:Amy Purdy reveals the intimate details of her triumphant comeback from the brink of death to making history as a Paralympic snowboarder.
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Author:Kamin, Ben.Summary:Americans-especially young people-are more un-churched and less affiliated with organized religion than at any other time in our history. I Don't Know What to Believe addresses that decline and presents an insightful examination of...
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Author:Cooper, GwenSummary:Once in nine lives, something extraordinary happens... The last thing Gwen Cooper wanted was another cat. She already had two, not to mention a phenomenally underpaying job and a recently broken heart. Then Gwen's veterinarian called...
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Author:RuPaulSummary:A timeless collection of philosophies from renaissance performer and the world's most famous shape-shifter, RuPaul, whose sage outlook has created an unprecedented career for more than thirty-five years.
- Author:Neff, KristinSummary:
Drawing on a wealth of research, her personal life story and empirically supported practices, Neff demonstrates how women can use fierce and tender self-compassion to succeed in the workplace, engage in caregiving without burning out,...
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Author:Ngomane, MungiSummary:Ubuntu is a Xhosa word originating from a South African philosophy that encapsulates all our aspirations about how to live life well, together. It is the belief in a universal human bond. This introduction and guide proposes that...
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Author:Smith, Michael ActonSummary:Packed with facts and anecdotes, this book offers life-changing tips such as how to make your room more sleep-friendly and how to use sleeping to improve learning.
- Author:Stabile, ScottSummary:
Insights on life's greatest challenges and how to meet them with love, from a survivor who writes with one-of-a-kind wit and wisdom.
- Author:Martela, FrankSummary:
What brings significance to our existences? Is happiness a worthy goal? What is the foundation for meaning in a secular society? Is life an existential void? A blend of philosophical insights and practical prescriptions, this book...
