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Stumbling on happiness
Par Daniel Todd Gilbert. 2006
Harvard psychologist uses anecdotes and scientific research to argue that people cannot predict what will make them happy. Claims that…
individuals cannot accurately envision their future and are often surprised at how it really turns out. 2006.Surviving adolescents: the must-have manual for all parents
Par Michael Carr-Gregg. 2005
Dr Michael Carr-Gregg is one of Australia's leading authorities on teenage behaviour. "Surviving Adolescents" is a clear and very down-to-earth…
manual, drawing on his wealth of experience and wisdom. It has advice on all the thorny issues that confront families with teenagers - sexuality, risky behaviours, laziness, school and study problems, and much more. And it is full of practical tips for everyday survival, including: communicating effectively with young people, defusing family conflict, setting limits, keeping the stress of parenting at bay, avoiding common mistakes like fighting over things that don't matter. 2005.Superimmunity: master your emotions & improve your health
Par Paul Pearsall. 1987
Singing from the soul: an autobiography (Library of courage ; #1)
Par José Carreras. 1991
The life of Spanish tenor Jose Carreras was put on hold in 1987 as he struggled with leukemia. He recounts…
this and subsequent events, including his triumphant return to a successful operatic and concert career. 1991. Uniform title: Singen mit der Seele.Shift happens!: how to live an inspired life starting from now!
Par Bob Holden. 2010
Shift happens is about more - more happiness, more success, more love, more peace, more prosperity and more joy. The…
author tackles the fundamental everyday concerns that can undermine true joy and fulfilment. Written in a short essay style, Dr Robert Holden offers a mix of inspiring principles and proven methods that help to unblock yourself, release fears, drop the struggle, transform relationships and embrace a new level of creativity and joy. Originally published 2000, c2010.Sonata for jukebox: pop music, memory, and the imagined life
Par Geoffrey O'Brien. 2004
15 essays on music, which all include the author's search to capture how a listener "hears, or imagines he hears,…
and how he connects that listening to the rest of his life." O'Brien also explores the way music defined - and now defines how he remembers - his own formative youthful experiences, from the impact on his musical sensibility by his father to the way the pop music of the 1960s defined how he and his friends lived. Some strong language. 2004.What if every kid had a handy toolbox of ways to get along with others? That's just what this book…
is: a collection of 21 strategies kids can pull out and use to express themselves, build relationships, end arguments and fights, stop bullying, and beat unhappy feelings. Like the Mighty Might, which takes all the fun out of teasing. And the Thought Chop, which helps kids resist self-defeating thoughts. Grades 3-6. 2005.Sessions with Sinatra: Frank Sinatra and the art of recordings
Par Charles L Granata. 1999
Portrays Frank Sinatra as producer and perfectionist in the recording studio. Traces technological advances, including the shift from monaural to…
stereo sound, that affected his method. Features recollections of associated musicians and arrangers. Foreword by Phil Ramone and afterword by Nancy Sinatra. 1999.Soulful simplicity: how living with less can lead to so much more
Par Courtney Carver. 2017
We are often on a quest for more, giving in to pressure every day to work more, own more, and…
do more. In this book, Carver shows us how to pursue practical minimalism so we can create more with less--more space, more time, and even more love. She invites us to look at the big picture, discover what's most important to us, and reclaim lightness and ease by getting rid of all the excess things. 2017.Linda Blair offers numerous practical suggestions to help you overcome problems such as anxiety, insomnia, negative thinking, a loss of…
contentment, an unhappy past and a tendency to relapse into unconstructive habits. She explains how you can create your own treatment manual and she uses case studies to guide you on your way. 2009.Stormy weather: the life of Lena Horne
Par James Gavin. 2009
Biography of African American singer/actress Lena Horne, born in 1917 Brooklyn, who first performed at Harlem's Cotton Club at age…
sixteen. Interprets Horne's multiracial family background in the pre-civil rights era as the reason for emotional conflicts in both her personal and professional lives. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. c2009.Strange things happen: a life with the Police, polo, and pygmies
Par Stewart Copeland. 2009
Most people know Copeland as the drummer for The Police, one of the most successful bands in rock history. But…
they may not know as much about his childhood in the Middle East as the son of a CIA agent, or be aware of his filmmaking adventures with the Pygmies in the deepest reaches of the Congo, and his passion for polo. Moves from Copeland's remarkable childhood to the formation of The Police, their rise to stardom, and to the settled-down life that followed. Some strong language. 2009.While obvious on the surface, understanding the subtle difference between a life journey to "somewhere" and a life journey to…
"somewhere you desire to be" will determine how satisfied you are with your life and the decisions you make along the way. Jackson and Grimes share a novel approach to this subject. In this book, they show you that it is really how we make important decisions that will determine how happy we are. And that there is a special set of information about yourself that can point your decisions in the right direction--like a compass. Without that special information about ourselves we are susceptible to great periods of wasted time, pain and suffering. 2017.Smart thinking: three essential keys to solve problems, innovate, and get things done (Your coach in a box)
Par Arthur B Markman. 2013
With 'Smart Thinking', renowned researcher and inspirational speaker Art Markman draws on groundbreaking studies to reveal how memory works, the…
most effective way to learn, how to accomplish goals, and the difference between "smart thinking" and intelligence. From stopping unhealthy thinking habits to solving problems by applying relevant knowledge, listeners gain valuable insight into the workings of their minds. 2013.Stompin' Tom and the Connors tone: The Legend Continues
Par Stompin' Tom Connors. 2000
An autobiography of Canadian country singer Stompin' Tom Connors, continuing the story begun in "Stompin' Tom: before the fame". It…
follows his life from his first big break in 1967 to 2000, including his marriage and family, awards, comeback tour and music. Also covers the controversies and battles of his career as he attempted to get his message across. 2000.Staying OK: How To Maximize Good Feelings And Minimize Bad Ones
Par Amy Bjork Harris, Thomas Anthony Harris. 1985
Smart medicine for your eyes: a guide to natural, effective, and safe relief of common eye disorders
Par Jeffrey Anshel. 2011
Information about the eyes; sections on nutrition, herbal therapies, and homeopathic remedies. Discusses disorders of the eye and visual system,…
conventional treatments and self-treatments, eye care techniques, and refractive surgeries and vision therapies. c2011.Slowhand: the life & music of Eric Clapton
Par Marc Roberty. 1991
"Slowhand" follows the life of Eric Clapton from his first guitar to his "24 Nights" concerts at Royal Albert Hall…
in 1991. Major events in Clapton's life and his career are highlighted and his musical style is explored in depth. 1991.Something more: excavating your authentic self
Par Sarah Ban Breathnach. 1998
The author asserts that human beings are divided into two groups - the resigned, who think their time on earth…
is beyond their control, and the exhausted, who believe there is "something more" to life. To the exhausted she offers nine steps to achieving happiness: sensing, surviving, settling, stumbling, selling out, starting over, searching, striving, and something more. Bestseller. 1998.Source readings in music history: the classic era (Source readings in music history .)
Par W. Oliver Strunk. 1965
A selection of contemporary writings on the music of the classical period of the eighteenth century. Presented are letters to…
the editor, excerpts from musical instruction manuals, and treatises on the music of the era. Included are pieces by composers Leopold Mozart and C. P. E. Bach, and philosopher and writer Jean Jacques Rousseau. 1950, 1965. (Source readings in music history ; 6)