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The longest trip home: a memoir
By John Grogan. 2008
John Grogan, author of Marley and Me (DB 61561), describes growing up near Detroit as the youngest of four siblings.…
Recounts many experiences, from disappointing his devout Catholic parents by living with his girlfriend to witnessing his father's 2004 death and his mother's mental decline. Strong language. 2008Lettre à un ami malheureux, ou, La quête du bonheur: La Quête Du Bonheur
By Marc Fisher. 2011
" Le soir de son anniversaire, Paul, mon ami d'enfance, nous a fait un aveu inattendu: Je ne suis pas…
heureux! Ébranlé, j'ai protesté qu'il avait tout pour lui. Cinq minutes plus tard, les larmes aux yeux, il partait! Lorsque je suis revenu chez moi, j'ai décidé de lui écrire une longue lettre sur le bonheur. Je lui ai parlé de la beauté extraordinaire de la vie, etc. Je lui ai parlé des dettes, de la maladie et de la manière de les éviter... (...) Jusqu'à la fin, j'ai cru ma longue lettre inutile, et puis, quelque chose d'extraordinaire s'est passé dans sa vie, et c'est moi qui ai eu les larmes aux yeux. Marc Fisher " -- 4e de couvThe law of success: Using the power of spirit to create health, prosperity, and happiness by paramahansa yogananda
By Paramahansa Yogananda. 2019
The faster the world moves, the more important it becomes to slow down and look within for what makes us…
truly happy. If you measure success by the quality of your life rather than just by material achievements, then the timeless wisdom of this book will speak directly to your heart and soul. For more than 50 years, this classic inspirational guide has helped hundreds of thousands of people to move through obstacles and invite all-round success fully into their livesAuthor examines the stressful shift in the roles of men and women and describes what he believes to be physiological…
gender differences in dealing with the tension. Outlines coping mechanisms for women to help both themselves and their partners improve communication, mood, energy, and levels of attraction. 2008The unthinkable: who survives when disaster strikes and why
By Amanda Ripley. 2008
Time magazine writer investigates the psychology of survival during disasters such as airline crashes, fires, hostage situations, and tsunamis. Reveals…
the traits that people demonstrate to help them escape. Includes interviews with subjects of the September 11, 2001, attacks; 2005's Hurricane Katrina; and the 2007 Virginia Tech shooting rampage. Some strong language. 2008Accomplir sa mission: réponses simples à des questions fondamentales
By Dan Millman. 2001
Why people get sick: exploring the mind-body connection
By Darian Leader, David Corfield. 2008
A psychoanalyst and a cybernetics researcher collaborate to examine illness as affected by the state of a person's mind. They…
use numerous case studies to illustrate ways emotions contribute to cancer, heart disease, and lowered resistance to infection. Urges doctors to go beyond physical symptoms and consider psychological connections. 2008Happy for no reason: 7 steps to being happy from the inside out
By Marci Shimoff, Carol Kline. 2008
Author presents a holistic approach to finding lasting happiness. Describes a seven-step program corresponding to personal power, mind, heart, body,…
soul, purpose, and relationships--as well as twenty-one associated "happiness habits" and exercises. Includes inspirational accounts and tips on applying principles to daily life. Foreword by Jack Canfield. 2008A dog year: twelve months, four dogs, and me
By Jon Katz. 2003
Katz recounts his adoption of Devon, a homeless, high-strung border collie, and its effect on his tranquil life with his…
two yellow labs. Describes chasing Devon through Newark Airport, the battle between dog and owner for alpha-male status, and the adoption of a second border collie. Some strong language. 2003Predictably irrational: the hidden forces that shape our decisions
By Dan Ariely. 2008
MIT professor draws on scientific experiments, observations, and principles of behavioral economics to demonstrate ways everyday decisions involving activities such…
as eating and shopping are affected by emotions, social norms, expectations, and other intangible forces. Suggests changing behavior patterns to make better, more reasonable choices. Bestseller. 2008Focus on the good stuff: the power of appreciation
By Mike Robbins. 2007
Robbins, a motivational speaker and a former professional baseball player, offers strategies for overcoming negative influences to improve relationships, find…
success and fulfillment, and experience an overall gratitude for life. Discusses five principles of appreciation, the power of positive thinking, and the importance of acknowledging others. Includes exercises. 2007Therapist describes what he perceives to be the fundamental differences in how men and women communicate. Provides guidance on translating…
language used by the opposite sex and expressing an appropriate, constructive response. 1992Concise manual on recognizing fraudulent activity and avoiding becoming a victim. Describes dozens of scenarios involving banking and credit, nursing…
homes, health care, online pharmacies, insurance, investments, the Internet, car repairs, charitable donations, shopping, and telemarketing. Includes resources. 2006Become a better you: 7 keys to improving your life every day
By Joel Osteen. 2007
Pastor of Houston's Lakewood Church and author of Your Best Life Now (RC 59330, BR 16228) offers advice on applying…
biblical principles to make positive changes in one's life. Advocates becoming more self-confident and developing better relationships and habits. Includes examples of transformation from his ministry. Bestseller. 2007Our inner ape: a leading primatologist explains why we are who we are
By F. B. M. de Waal. 2005
Explores the parallels between bonobo, chimpanzee, and human behaviors in expressing control, sexual attraction, violence, and kindness. Contrasts the power-hungry…
and brutal chimp with the peace-loving, empathetic, and erotic bonobo and examines the combination of these traits in human nature. Also discusses human ancestry. Descriptions of sex. 2005Women & money: owning the power to control your destiny
By Suze Orman. 2007
Financial guru, author of The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke (BR 16335), and host of her own…
financial television show focuses on women and their finances. Describes the basics of money management, the eight qualities of a wealthy woman, and her recommendations for financial security. Bestseller. 2007The power of a positive no: how to say no and still get to yes
By William Ury. 2007
Harvard University negotiator and mediator offers advice on using psychology to say no instead of a reluctant yes. Provides a…
three-stage method to defend one's key interests, resist manipulation, and achieve a win-win situation without alienating people at work or at home. 2007Buddha: a story of enlightenment
By Deepak Chopra. 2007
A retelling of the Buddha's search for truth. The prince Siddhartha leaves behind his comfortable palace, becomes a wandering monk…
who faces many trials and much suffering, and transcends physical pain to achieve enlightenment as the Buddha. Includes a concise practical guide to Buddhism. 2007Reposition yourself: living life without limits
By T. D. Jakes. 2007
Bishop Jakes offers advice on how to succeed and prosper by reassessing one's life and positioning oneself for the future.…
Jakes uses scripture and personal experience to illustrate the connection between faith, good works, and responsibility. Foreword by Dr. Phil McGraw. Bestseller. 2007This is your brain on music: the science of a human obsession
By Daniel J. Levitin. 2007
Neuroscientist and musician investigates the role of music in human evolution and daily life. Examines the science of music from…
the perspective of cognitive neuroscience. Discusses how the brain processes music, details studies on musical meaning and pleasure, and offers insights into personal perceptions and preferences. 2006