My Claustrophobic Happiness


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My Claustrophobic Happiness is a series of humorous, surreal, and viciously critical vignettes that dive deep into complex waters of identity's relationship to consumerism.




Tiny Beautiful Things


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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • Soon to be a Hulu Original series • The internationally acclaimed author of Wild collects the best of The Rumpus's Dear Sugar advice columns plus never-before-published pieces. Rich with humor and insight—and absolute honesty—this "wise and compassionate" (New York Times Book Review) book is a balm for everything life throws our way. Life can be hard: your lover cheats on you; you lose a family member; you can’t pay the bills—and it can be great: you’ve had the hottest sex of your life; you get that plum job; you muster the courage to write your novel. Sugar—the once-anonymous online columnist at The Rumpus, now revealed as Cheryl Strayed, author of the bestselling memoir Wild—is the person thousands turn to for advice.




Claustrophobic


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Working as a mall elf is Chloe Mitchell’s worst nightmare, but when her best friend calls in a favor, she’s forced to face her Claustrophobia—of the Santa variety—head on. Unbeknownst to her, Santa Claus has her in his sights, and he’s determined to make sure she finally has the happy holidays he believes she deserves.




The 5 Second Rule


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Throughout your life, you've had parents, coaches, teachers, friends, and mentors who have pushed you to be better than your excuses and bigger than your fears. What if the secret to having the confidence and courage to enrich your life and work is simply knowing how to push yourself? Using the science habits, riveting stories and surprising facts from some of the most famous moments in history, art and business, Mel Robbins will explain the power of a "push moment." Then, she'll give you one simple tool you can use to become your greatest self. It take just five seconds to use this tool, and every time you do, you'll be in great company. More than 8 million people have watched Mel's TEDx Talk, and executives inside of the world's largest brands are using the tool to increase productivity, collaboration, and engagement. In The 5 Second Rule, you'll discover it takes just five seconds to: Become confident Break the habit of procrastination and self-doubt Beat fear and uncertainty Stop worrying and feel happier Share your ideas with courage The 5 Second Rule is a simple, one-size-fits-all solution for the one problem we all face—we hold ourselves back. The secret isn't knowing what to do—it's knowing how to make yourself do it. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial}




Happy Again


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Ellie O'Neill and Graham Larkin fell hard for each other when a misspelled email address unexpectedly brought them together. Now, over a year has passed since they said goodbye with the promise to stay in touch, and their daily emails have dwindled to nothing. Ellie is a freshman in college and has told herself to move on, and Graham has kept himself busy starring in more movies, as well as a few tabloid columns. But fate brought these two together once before--and it isn't done with them yet. In this sequel novella to This is What Happy Looks Like, Jennifer E. Smith revisits two beloved characters to tell the story of one magical night in Manhattan. When Ellie and Graham come face to face once more, can they get past the months of silence and the hurt feelings to find their happily-ever-after again? Word Count: ~18,000




My Happy Feet


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My Happy Feet is a compilation of the author's personal memoirs that she started writing after she was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1990. Her journal entries are sometimes brutally honest and filled with raw emotion. She shares early symptoms, treatment, and the emotions that go along with them. She decided to share her journey in order to help those who have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. She hopes that people can relate to her and find hope for the future. Her desire is to share her story so that others will realize just like she did, that there is life, love, and faith after a diagnosis of Parkinson's. It takes courage and persistence to do battle with this insidious interloper of a disease. Ruth Anne battles the disease and side-effects of the medications, everyday. Her mantra is don't give up....keep fighting. Her journey continues to be one of spiritual healing.




Five Steps to Happy


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AS SEEN ON ITV'S LORRAINE 'An up-lit treasure' Red magazine When struggling actress Heidi has a life-changing accident aged 32, her world falls apart. Stuck in hospital and unable to walk, her only companion is Maud, the elderly lady in the bed next to hers. Heidi misses her flatmate, her life, her freedom - surely 32 is too young to be an amputee? But when Maud's aloof but attractive grandson Jack pays a visit to the ward, Heidi realises that her life isn't over just because it's different. It might not look like the life she dreamed of, but it's the one she's got - and there's a lot she still wants to tick off her bucket list. With Jack at her side, will Heidi take the first step back to happiness? Or is there one more surprise still in store...? A feel-good read based on the inspiring true story of journalist Ella Dove. Sometimes all it takes is one small step...




Brothers


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Relates the daily adventures and misadventures of seven brothers living in Belgium, told through the eyes of the youngest, who is seven years old.




Happiness is a Collage


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This collection of fifteen stories leads the reader into a world that is at once Indian and universal. A painter derives inspiration from a long lost love. Every night after going to bed, a woman scours a vast desert for her missing husband. A young woman strides through two worlds. A son experiences the miracle of his father’s immense love. An actor’s wife struggles to keep her husband from slipping into his reel life. And a busy professional tries to factor in pregnancy and motherhood into her hectic life. Among those traversing this space are a henpecked billionaire, a homeless boy, a middle-aged wife dealing with infidelity, and a seeker finding solace with a lion and a deer. Happiness is a Collage follows the author’s well-received collection, A Tapestry of Tears. ‘Gita V Reddy’s great strength as a writer, it seems to me, is her ability to get to the heart of the matter in just a few expertly chosen words,’ Amanda Jenkinson, Goodreads. ‘Rich in flavor, entertaining and very well considered plot concepts,’ Grady Harp, Goodreads.




Origins of Architectural Pleasure


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This engaging study discusses ways in which architectural forms emulate some archetypal settings that humans have found appealing--and useful for survival--from ancient times to the present. 119 photos. 6 line figures.