Happiness Around the WorldFor centuries the pursuit of happiness was the preserve of either the philosopher or the voluptuary and took second place to the basic need to survive on the one hand, and the pressure to conform to social conventions and morality on the other. More recently there is a burgeoning interest in the study of happiness, in the social sciences and in the media. Can we really answer the question what makes people happy? Is it really grounded in credible methods and data? Is there consistency in the determinants of happiness across countries and cultures?
Modern life is filled with frustrations — too much work, too many interruptions, not enough personal time, and an increasing sense of losing control and meaning. Aligned Thinking offers a simple, sensible remedy. The key lies in three questions: "How do I get the most from the only thing I control — my actions now?"; "With the many options I have, how do I stay focused on what I really want?"; and "What do I really want from life and work?"
Man About the Kitchen: Recipes for the Reluctant Chef
This guide is designed to introduce men of all ages to the kitchen and to transform them with minimal pain into competent cooks. Recipe 21: The male cook. This is becoming more popular, but has been a rarity in the past. Ingredients: this book, a man, a kitchen. First of all, show the man where the kitchen is, and sit him in a quiet corner with a copy of this book. Leave for 15 minutes, then explain to him that it really is his turn to do the cooking.
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A wonderful collection of short stories and novella from around the world. For each story, the editor gives us a well written introduction on the author and also his comparisons to other authors. Some of the stories go back to the 30's and 40's where science fiction began to take off, then on into the 50's and 60's where it really established itself; a few are taken out of the 70's and 80's.
What to Eat: The Ten Things You Really Need to Know to Eat Well and Be Healthy
In What to Eat, internationally respected nutrition expert Dr. Luise Light cuts through the confusion created by misleading advertising, fad diet doctors, and the big food lobbies to answer all your nutrition-related questions. Even more important, she arms you with a simple, research-based eating plan guaranteed to help you look and feel better than ever--without having to sacrifice taste or turn your life upside down.
