Alli's bookshelf: all en-US Tue, 06 Aug 2024 11:44:23 -0700 60 Alli's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Oh She Glows Every Day: Quick and Simply Satisfying Plant-Based Recipes]]> 28186250
In this highly anticipated new cookbook, Angela shares wildly delicious recipes that are perfect for busy lifestyles, promising to make plant-based eating convenient every day of the week〞including holidays and special occasions! Filled with more than 100 family-friendly recipes everyone will love, like Oh Em Gee Veggie Burgers, Fusilli Lentil-Mushroom Bolognese, Apple Pie Overnight Oats, Mocha Empower Glo Bars, and the Ultimate Flourless Brownies, Oh She Glows Every Day also includes easy-to-make homemade staples; useful information on essential pantry ingredients; tips on making recipes kid-, allergy-, and freezer-friendly; and so much more.]]> 352 Angela Liddon 0143196510 Alli 0 to-read 4.19 2013 Oh She Glows Every Day: Quick and Simply Satisfying Plant-Based Recipes
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]]> <![CDATA[All The Possibilities (The MacGregors, #3)]]> 114183 Petunia: Never Despair

Shelby Campbell's father, a promising politician, had been assassinated years before. Since then, Shelby avoided politics entirely. Then she met persistent, persuasive Alan MacGregor〞and the stubborn Scot was a senator! How could she resist a man who courted her with rainbows...and whose passion proved that anything was possible?]]> 218 Nora Roberts 0373510152 Alli 3 4.01 1985 All The Possibilities (The MacGregors, #3)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Good Year: A feel-good read to warm your heart]]> 10455108 *NOW A MAJOR FEEL-GOOD FILM STARRING RUSSELL CROWE*When he left depressing, drizzly London for a sun-soaked vineyard in Southern France, he was expecting to find a savvy business investment. Instead, he found himself.Meet Max Skinner. Max spends his days trading stocks in the City, his nights flirting with beautiful women in bars. He's successful, well-paid, good-looking for his age . . . but the reality is that he's lost. And in the grey maze of London's Square Mile, there's no clear escape route.After a disappointment at work causes him to resign, he receives a letter telling him that his uncle Henry has passed away, leaving him an estate and vineyard in Provence.Slowly, memories of the magical summers he spent on the vineyard as a boy start to return to him. And then there's the matter of beautiful, magnetic waitress Fanny Chenal. Not to mention the American backpacker who's just turned up on his doorstep, claiming that Uncle Henry was her father. The ultimate feel-good read, A Good Year is a love letter to second chances, simple pleasures, and how the wonder we thought we'd lost in our childhood was with us all along. You might just have to go on a journey to find it again.**'The only thing wrong I found with this story is that it ended' - 韁惘軓氈 reviewer'Irresistible' - BookPage]]> 209 Peter Mayle 0748112448 Alli 0 to-read 4.27 2004 A Good Year: A feel-good read to warm your heart
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]]> The Life Swap 174874649
Her godmother Luna, who leads a very simple existence in a rustic cottage in the North Queensland rainforest, is also at something of a crossroads. Keen to expand her jewellery-making business, she needs the new connections that a bustling city offers. When she suggests to Tess that the two of them might swap homes for an extended period, it seems the perfect solution.

Tess soon finds herself in a new world, adapting to life off-grid, dodging cassowaries, working in a charity bookstore and falling for the gorgeous but unavailable guy next door. Meanwhile, Luna gets far more than she bargained for, with police on her doorstep, old lovers turning up out of the blue, and the possibility of having her biggest secret exposed.

Are they about to discover that taking great risks can bring even greater rewards?

A moving and heart-warming story by the bestselling Australian author of The Garden of Hopes and Dreams and The Happiest Little Town .]]> 350 Barbara Hannay 176104771X Alli 0 to-read 4.09 The Life Swap
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]]> Homegoing 27071490 An alternate cover edition can be found here.

A novel of breathtaking sweep and emotional power that traces three hundred years in Ghana and along the way also becomes a truly great American novel. Extraordinary for its exquisite language, its implacable sorrow, its soaring beauty, and for its monumental portrait of the forces that shape families and nations, Homegoing heralds the arrival of a major new voice in contemporary fiction.

Two half-sisters, Effia and Esi, are born into different villages in eighteenth-century Ghana. Effia is married off to an Englishman and lives in comfort in the palatial rooms of Cape Coast Castle. Unbeknownst to Effia, her sister, Esi, is imprisoned beneath her in the castle's dungeons, sold with thousands of others into the Gold Coast's booming slave trade, and shipped off to America, where her children and grandchildren will be raised in slavery. One thread of Homegoing follows Effia's descendants through centuries of warfare in Ghana, as the Fante and Asante nations wrestle with the slave trade and British colonization. The other thread follows Esi and her children into America. From the plantations of the South to the Civil War and the Great Migration, from the coal mines of Pratt City, Alabama, to the jazz clubs and dope houses of twentieth-century Harlem, right up through the present day, Homegoing makes history visceral, and captures, with singular and stunning immediacy, how the memory of captivity came to be inscribed in the soul of a nation.

Generation after generation, Yaa Gyasi's magisterial first novel sets the fate of the individual against the obliterating movements of time, delivering unforgettable characters whose lives were shaped by historical forces beyond their control. Homegoing is a tremendous reading experience, not to be missed, by an astonishingly gifted young writer.]]> 305 Yaa Gyasi Alli 0 to-read 4.48 2016 Homegoing
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]]> The Weight of Loss 60781158
A search for solace takes a dark turn in this electrifying debut.

Marianne is grieving. Still reeling from the loss of her sister, she wakes up one day to discover a thick, black hair protruding from her spine. Her doctor assures her that the inexplicable growth is a physical reaction to grief. Forced to admit that she isn＊t coping, Marianne accepts the offer of a quiet recovery at Nede, a remote health retreat in the Welsh countryside.

But all is not as it seems at Nede, and Marianne feels herself starting to lose control: of her body, her mind, and her memories. Why are her fellow patients so unwilling to talk? Can she trust the staff who claim to be so keen to help her?

The escape she has craved for so long might finally be possible. But it will come at a terrible price.

The Weight of Loss is a spine-tingling debut about grief and obsession, with a shocking twist of an ending that will leave your heart pounding.]]> 316 Sally Oliver 086154112X Alli 0 to-read 2.69 2022 The Weight of Loss
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]]> <![CDATA[My Twenty-Five Years in Provence: Reflections on Then and Now]]> 38389575 The beloved author Peter Mayle, champion of all things Provence, here in a final volume of all new writing, offers vivid recollections from his twenty-five years in the South of France--lessons learned, culinary delights enjoyed, and changes observed.

Twenty-five years ago, Peter Mayle and his wife, Jennie, were rained out of a planned two week vacation on the Cote d'Azur. In search of sunlight, they set off instead for Aix-en-Provence. Enchanted by the world and life they found there, they soon decided to uproot their lives in England and settle in Provence. They have never looked back. As Mayle tells us, a cup of caf' might now cost three euros--but that price still buys you a front-row seat to the charming and indelible parade of village life. After the coffee, you might drive to see a lavender field that has bloomed every year for centuries, or stroll through the ancient history that coexists alongside Marseille's metropolitan bustle. Modern life may have seeped into sleepy Provence, but its magic remains.
With his signature warmth, wit, and humor--and twenty-five years of experience--Peter Mayle is a one-of-a-kind guide to the continuing appeal of Provence. This thoughtful, vivid exploration of life well-lived will charm long-time fans and new readers alike.]]> 192 Peter Mayle 0451494520 Alli 0 to-read 3.81 2019 My Twenty-Five Years in Provence: Reflections on Then and Now
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]]> <![CDATA[A Year in Provence (Provence, #1)]]> 40189 A Year in Provence transports us into all the earthy pleasures of Proven?al life and lets us live vicariously at a tempo governed by seasons, not by days.]]> 224 Peter Mayle 0679731148 Alli 0 to-read 3.99 1989 A Year in Provence (Provence, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Year at the French Farmhouse]]> 61855075
After ten years of loyal service Lily Butterworth has been made redundant. Like any clever woman, she knows the cure to redundancy is a little too much wine and her best friend.

Only the next morning, Lily has more than a hangover . . . she has a whole new house 每 in France!

Seeing this as an opportunity instead of a disaster, she＊s excited about finally moving to France, just as she and her husband always dreamed of. However, Lily is in for another surprise. Despite planning to move there for over 20 years, her husband never actually intended to go.

So begins a year in France, alone, renovating the gorgeous old farmhouse that is held together by wallpaper and wishes.

Will a year at the French farmhouse be just what Lily needs? Or could it be the previous owner, Frederique, that is the answer to Lily＊s dreams?]]> 374 Gillian Harvey 180426962X Alli 0 currently-reading 3.88 A Year at the French Farmhouse
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]]> <![CDATA[Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously]]> 96999
The book begins with an in-depth exploration of the meaning of courage and how it is expressed in the everyday life of the individual. Unlike books that focus on heroic acts of courage in exceptional circumstances, the focus here is on developing the inner courage that enables us to lead authentic and fulfilling lives on a day-to-day basis. This is the courage to change when change is needed, the courage to stand up for our own truth, even against the opinions of others, and the courage to embrace the unknown in spite of our fears-in our relationships, in our careers, or in the ongoing journey of understanding who we are and why we are here.

Courage also features a number of meditation techniques specifically designed by Osho to help people deal with their fears.]]> 193 Osho 0312205171 Alli 0 to-read 4.16 1977 Courage: The Joy of Living Dangerously
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]]> An Italian Dream 61087138 Carefree Stella has a monumental secret and down trodden Fern＊s happy life is not all it seems.
With their 40th birthdays approaching, a luxury holiday to the island of Capri is a chance for them to reconnect, let their hair down and celebrate in style. But untold truths and frustration bubble beneath the surface, turning what should be a holiday of a lifetime into an opportunity to make life-changing decisions.
Far from home, where anything feels possible, secrets are revealed, heartache is shared, love discovered and new friendships forged.
Will their Italian dream turn into a nightmare or lead to newfound happiness?]]> 304 Kate Frost 1802804536 Alli 4 4.31 An Italian Dream
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]]> April Fool's Day 510247 673 Bryce Courtenay 0140272933 Alli 5 4.20 1993 April Fool's Day
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]]> The Home for Wayward Girls 61419667
While other adolescent girls are listening to grunge rock or swooning over boy bands and movie stars, Loretta knows little of life beyond the Home for Wayward Girls, the secluded ranch where her parents run a program designed to "correct" teen girls' "bad behavior." Some new residents arrive with their moms and dads, while other are accompanied by transporters--people paid to forcibly deliver these "problem" teens--girls caught swearing, smoking, drinking, or kissing. Many are failed runaways desperate to leave their controlling and sometimes brutal homes. Few have any idea of the suffering that lies ahead.

Loretta witnesses firsthand how the adults use abusive discipline to crush these young women's spirits and break their wills. She understands these girls' pain and shares it. Since childhood she's been afraid of her father, and avoids him by spending time with the residents, secretly teaching them the survival skills they'll need in case they manage to escape. Until the day a horrifying act of violence forces her to make her own terrible choice. Terrified and with no other option, Loretta flees the ranch and hitchhikes across the country, ending up in New York. Eventually finding safety and a sympathetic community, Loretta dedicates herself to working with lost, vulnerable, and defenseless teens, determined to prevent the same thing from happening to other girls like her.]]> 288 Marcia Bradley 0063276046 Alli 0 to-read 3.45 2023 The Home for Wayward Girls
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]]> The Year of Magical Thinking 7815
From one of America's iconic writers, a stunning book of electric honesty and passion. Joan Didion explores an intensely personal yet universal experience: a portrait of a marriage每and a life, in good times and bad每that will speak to anyone who has ever loved a husband or wife or child.

Several days before Christmas 2003, John Gregory Dunne and Joan Didion saw their only daughter, Quintana, fall ill with what seemed at first flu, then pneumonia, then complete septic shock. She was put into an induced coma and placed on life support. Days later每the night before New Year's Eve每the Dunnes were just sitting down to dinner after visiting the hospital when John Gregory Dunne suffered a massive and fatal coronary. In a second, this close, symbiotic partnership of forty years was over. Four weeks later, their daughter pulled through. Two months after that, arriving at LAX, she collapsed and underwent six hours of brain surgery at UCLA Medical Center to relieve a massive hematoma.

This powerful book is Didion's attempt to make sense of the "weeks and then months that cut loose any fixed idea I ever had about death, about illness . . . about marriage and children and memory . . . about the shallowness of sanity, about life itself."]]> 227 Joan Didion 1400078431 Alli 0 to-read 3.94 2005 The Year of Magical Thinking
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]]> <![CDATA[Firefly Lane (Firefly Lane, #1)]]> 1472878 New York Times bestselling author of On Mystic Lake comes a powerful novel?of love, loss, and the magic of friendship. . . .

In the turbulent summer of 1974, Kate Mularkey has accepted her place at the bottom of the eighth-grade social food chain. Then, to her amazement, the ※coolest girl in the world§ moves in across the street and wants to be her friend. Tully Hart seems to have it all---beauty, brains, ambition. On the surface they are as opposite as two people can be: Kate, doomed to be forever uncool, with a loving family who mortifies her at every turn. Tully, steeped in glamour and mystery, but with a secret that is destroying her. They make a pact to be best friends forever; by summer＊s end they＊ve become TullyandKate. Inseparable.

So begins Kristin Hannah＊s magnificent new novel. Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the ever-changing face of the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane is the poignant, powerful story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives.

From the beginning, Tully is desperate to prove her worth to the world. Abandoned by her mother at an early age, she longs to be loved unconditionally. In the glittering, big-hair era of the eighties, she looks to men to fill the void in her soul. But in the buttoned-down nineties, it is television news that captivates her. She will follow her own blind ambition to New York and around the globe, finding fame and success . . . and loneliness.?

Kate knows early on that her life will be nothing special. Throughout college, she pretends to be driven by a need for success, but all she really wants is to fall in love and have children and live an ordinary life. In her own quiet way, Kate is as driven as Tully. What she doesn＊t know is how being a wife and mother will change her . . . how she＊ll lose sight of who she once was, and what she once wanted. And how much she＊ll envy her famous best friend. . . .

For thirty years, Tully and Kate buoy each other through life, weathering the storms of friendship---jealousy, anger, hurt, resentment. They think they＊ve survived it all until a single act of betrayal tears them apart . . . and puts their courage and friendship to the ultimate test.

Firefly Lane is for anyone who ever drank Boone＊s Farm apple wine while listening to Abba or Fleetwood Mac. More than a coming-of-age novel, it＊s the story of a generation of women who were both blessed and cursed by choices. It＊s about promises and secrets and betrayals. And ultimately, about the one person who really, truly knows you---and knows what has the power to hurt you . . . and heal you. Firefly Lane is a story you＊ll never forget . . . one you＊ll want to pass on to your best friend.]]> 479 Kristin Hannah 0312364083 Alli 0 to-read 4.16 2008 Firefly Lane (Firefly Lane, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Maya Angelou's Autobiography, #1)]]> 13214
Here is a book as joyous and painful, as mysterious and memorable, as childhood itself. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings captures the longing of lonely children, the brute insult of bigotry, and the wonder of words that can make the world right. Maya Angelou＊s debut memoir is a modern American classic beloved worldwide.

Sent by their mother to live with their devout, self-sufficient grandmother in a small Southern town, Maya and her brother, Bailey, endure the ache of abandonment and the prejudice of the local ※powhitetrash.§ At eight years old and back at her mother＊s side in St. Louis, Maya is attacked by a man many times her age〞and has to live with the consequences for a lifetime. Years later, in San Francisco, Maya learns that love for herself, the kindness of others, her own strong spirit, and the ideas of great authors (※I met and fell in love with William Shakespeare§) will allow her to be free instead of imprisoned.

Poetic and powerful, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings will touch hearts and change minds for as long as people read.]]> 289 Maya Angelou 0553279378 Alli 0 to-read 4.30 1969 I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (Maya Angelou's Autobiography, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness]]> 361459 NATIONAL BESTSELLER ? A deeply powerful memoir about bipolar illness that has both transformed and saved lives〞with a new preface by the author.

Dr. Jamison is one of the foremost authorities on manic-depressive (bipolar) illness; she has also experienced it firsthand. For even while she was pursuing her career in academic medicine, Jamison found herself succumbing to the same exhilarating highs and catastrophic depressions that afflicted many of her patients, as her disorder launched her into ruinous spending sprees, episodes of violence, and an attempted suicide.

Here Jamison examines bipolar illness from the dual perspectives of the healer and the healed, revealing both its terrors and the cruel allure that at times prompted her to resist taking medication.]]> 240 Kay Redfield Jamison 0679763309 Alli 0 to-read 4.06 1995 An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness
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]]> <![CDATA[Art and Visual Perception: A Psychology of the Creative Eye]]> 1294306 508 Rudolf Arnheim 0520026136 Alli 0 to-read 4.08 1954 Art and Visual Perception: A Psychology of the Creative Eye
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]]> <![CDATA[Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo]]> 91767
Here is the tumultuous life of an extraordinary twentieth-century woman -- with illustrations as rich and haunting as her legend.]]> 528 Hayden Herrera 0060085894 Alli 0 to-read 4.01 1983 Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo
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]]> <![CDATA[Color: A Natural History of the Palette]]> 19596
How did the most precious color blue travel all the way from remote lapis mines in Afghanistan to Michelangelo＊s brush? What is the connection between brown paint and ancient Egyptian mummies? Why did Robin Hood wear Lincoln green? In Color , Finlay explores the physical materials that color our world, such as precious minerals and insect blood, as well as the social and political meanings that color has carried through time.

Roman emperors used to wear togas dyed with a purple color that was made from an odorous Lebanese shellfish每which probably meant their scent preceded them. In the eighteenth century, black dye was called logwood and grew along the Spanish Main. Some of the first indigo plantations were started in America, amazingly enough, by a seventeen-year-old girl named Eliza. And the popular van Gogh painting White Roses at Washington＊s National Gallery had to be renamed after a researcher discovered that the flowers were originally done in a pink paint that had faded nearly a century ago. Color is full of extraordinary people, events, and anecdotes每painted all the more dazzling by Finlay＊s engaging style.

Embark upon a thrilling adventure with this intrepid journalist as she travels on a donkey along ancient silk trade routes; with the Phoenicians sailing the Mediterranean in search of a special purple shell that garners wealth, sustenance, and prestige; with modern Chilean farmers breeding and bleeding insects for their viscous red blood. The colors that craft our world have never looked so bright.]]> 448 Victoria Finlay 0812971426 Alli 0 to-read 3.81 2003 Color: A Natural History of the Palette
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]]> <![CDATA[Concerning the Spiritual in Art]]> 857502 Kandinsky's ideas are presented in two parts. The first part, called "About General Aesthetic," issues a call for a spiritual revolution in painting that will let artists express their own inner lives in abstract, non-material terms. Just as musicians do not depend upon the material world for their music, so artists should not have to depend upon the material world for their art. In the second part, "About Painting," Kandinsky discusses the psychology of colors, the language of form and color, and the responsibilities of the artist. An Introduction by the translator, Michael T. H. Sadler, offers additional explanation of Kandinsky's art and theories, while a new Preface by Richard Stratton discusses Kandinsky's career as a whole and the impact of the book. Making the book even more valuable are nine woodcuts by Kandinsky himself that appear at the chapter headings.
This English translation of ?ber das Geistige in der Kunst was a significant contribution to the understanding of nonobjectivism in art. It continues to be a stimulating and necessary reading experience for every artist, art student, and art patron concerned with the direction of 20th-century painting.]]> 80 Wassily Kandinsky 0486234118 Alli 0 to-read 3.84 1912 Concerning the Spiritual in Art
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]]> <![CDATA[The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain]]> 627206 Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain was first published in 1979, it hit the New York Times bestseller list within two weeks and stayed there for more than a year. In 1989, when Dr. Betty Edwards revised the book, it went straight to the Times list again. Now Dr. Edwards celebrates the twentieth anniversary of her classic book with a second revised edition.Over the last decade, Dr. Edwards has refined her material through teaching hundreds of workshops and seminars. Truly The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, this edition includes:


the very latest developments in brain research
new material on using drawing techniques in the corporate world and in education
instruction on self-expression through drawing
an updated section on using color
detailed information on using the five basic skills of drawing for problem solving]]> 291 Betty Edwards 0874774241 Alli 0 to-read 3.86 1979 The New Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain
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]]> <![CDATA[How To Be a Stoic For Beginners: The Daily Guide To Stoicism, Using Tools for Emotional Resilience and Positivity With Secret Ancient Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius To Live a Modern Life]]> 56429424





Scroll up and click the Buy Now button and get started in discovering serenity, self-knowledge, and resilience you need to live well.
You'll thank yourself for this action you're taking right now. See you on the other side - where knowledge will meet experience to birth a Great person.]]> 64 Mark Zeno Alli 0 to-read 3.11 How To Be a Stoic For Beginners: The Daily Guide To Stoicism, Using Tools for Emotional Resilience and Positivity With Secret Ancient Philosophy of Marcus Aurelius To Live a Modern Life
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]]> <![CDATA[The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism: Tools for Emotional Resilience and Positivity]]> 52085903
Being a stoic means embracing positivity and self-control through the ability to accept the uncertainty of outcomes. With this stoicism guide, the beginner stoic will learn how to take charge of their emotions on the path to sustained happiness and satisfaction.

This easy-to-navigate stoicism guide gives you the emotional tools needed to let go of the things you can＊t control and find joy in what you have. Through thought-provoking strategies and exercises, this book helps you find contentment so you can build closer relationships and become an active member of society.

The Beginner＊s Guide to Stoicism includes:

- Evolution of stoicism〞Discover the history of stoicism and how its principles can help you find peace.
- Complete the mindset〞Find acceptance using an essential emotional toolkit based on the disciplines of Desire, Action, and Assent.
- Time to reflect〞Apply what you＊ve learned to your own life with ethical questions, quotes, and exercises.

Change your perception, focus on positivity〞become the best version of yourself with The Beginner＊s Guide to Stoicism.]]> 179 Matthew Van Natta 1641527226 Alli 0 to-read 4.04 2019 The Beginner's Guide to Stoicism: Tools for Emotional Resilience and Positivity
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]]> <![CDATA[Embodying Soul: A Return to Wholeness]]> 53430179 216 Keri Mangis 1732991219 Alli 0 to-read 4.38 Embodying Soul: A Return to Wholeness
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]]> An Island in the Sun 96179303
When successful songwriter Tabitha Callahan swaps a summer of sadness for pet sitting around the world, she intends to use the time to heal her broken heart.

Tabitha can＊t believe her luck when she picks up a housesit on the rugged and beautiful Portuguese island of Madeira.

The villa is luxurious, the views breath-taking and her charges, a gorgeous but aloof cat and two cute and friendly Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, are perfect companions while she works on some new material and attempts to reconcile her past.

However, her peace is shattered when an unexpected house guest puts paid to her much-needed time alone, forcing her to confront not only her feelings but what she actually wants from life.

New friends and old dominate her time on the island, along with deep-rooted regret and unspoken sorrow.

Will a year of running away be enough to put the past to rest and allow someone new to inch into her heart?



Praise for Kate




'The perfect a beautiful story of love, loss and moving on, set in sun-drenched Madeira.' - Gillian Harvey


'Highly recommended 每 A fabulous location, I wish I was there. A thoughtful, heartfelt story of love, relationships and reconciliation. My first Kate Frost book, but definitely not my last!' Sandy Barker



'A perfect escape to Italy, with sunshine, devastating secrets, tears, smiles and a hero you will fall in love with.' Jennifer Bohnet

'A beautiful novel about life choices and moving on, set on the sundrenched island of Capri. Should be read by a pool with a glass of Prosecco in one hand' T.A. Williams

'A lovely escapist tale full of heart, friendship and promise' Annie Robertson

'If you are looking for a perfect dose of summer sunshine, this is the book for you!' Sarah Bennett]]> Kate Frost Alli 3 3.78 An Island in the Sun
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]]> Beware the Woman 62366771 From New York Times bestselling and award-winning author Megan Abbott, an eerie and prescient novel about a family outing that takes a terrifying turn.

Honey, I just want you to have everything you ever wanted. That＊s what Jacy＊s mom always told her.

And Jacy felt like she finally did. Newly married and with a baby on the way, Jacy and her new husband Jed embark on their first road trip together to visit his father, Doctor Ash, in Michigan＊s far-flung Upper Peninsula. The moment they arrive in the cozy cottage in the lush woods, Jacy feels bathed in love by the warm and hospitable Doctor Ash, if less so by his house manager, the enigmatic Mrs. Brandt.

But their Edenic first days take a turn when Jacy has a health scare. Swiftly, vacation activities are scrapped, and all eyes are on Jacy＊s condition. At the same time, whispers about Jed＊s long-dead mother and complicated family history seem eerily to be impeding upon the present. As the days pass, Jacy begins to feel trapped in the cottage, her every move surveilled, her body under the looking glass. But are her fears founded or is it paranoia, or cabin fever, or〞as is suggested to her〞a stubborn refusal to take necessary precautions? The dense woods surrounding the cottage are full of dangers, but are the greater ones inside?]]> 320 Megan Abbott 0593084934 Alli 0 to-read 3.22 2023 Beware the Woman
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]]> Ink Blood Sister Scribe 62854842 In this spellbinding debut novel, two estranged half-sisters tasked with guarding their family's library of magical books must work together to unravel a deadly secret at the heart of their collection--a tale of familial loyalty and betrayal, and the pursuit of magic and power.

For generations, the Kalotay family has guarded a collection of ancient and rare books. Books that let a person walk through walls or manipulate the elements--books of magic that half-sisters Joanna and Esther have been raised to revere and protect.

All magic comes with a price, though, and for years the sisters have been separated. Esther has fled to a remote base in Antarctica to escape the fate that killed her own mother, and Joanna's isolated herself in their family home in Vermont, devoting her life to the study of these cherished volumes. But after their father dies suddenly while reading a book Joanna has never seen before, the sisters must reunite to preserve their family legacy. In the process, they'll uncover a world of magic far bigger and more dangerous than they ever imagined, and all the secrets their parents kept hidden; secrets that span centuries, continents, and even other libraries . . .]]> 416 Emma T?rzs 0063253461 Alli 0 to-read 3.99 2023 Ink Blood Sister Scribe
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]]> Good Night, Irene 63023640 In the tradition of The Nightingale and Transcription, an exhilarating World War II epic that chronicles an extraordinary young woman's heroic frontline service in the Red Cross

In 1943, Irene Woodward abandons an abusive fianc谷 in New York to enlist with the Red Cross and head to Europe. She makes fast friends in training with Dorothy Dunford, a towering Midwesterner with a ferocious wit. Together they are part of an elite group of women, nicknamed Donut Dollies, who command military buses called Clubmobiles at the front line, providing camaraderie and a taste of home that may be the only solace before troops head into battle.

After D-Day, these two intrepid friends join the Allied soldiers streaming into France. Their time in Europe will see them embroiled in danger, from the Battle of the Bulge to the liberation of Buchenwald. Through her friendship with Dorothy, and a love affair with a gallant American fighter pilot named Hans, Irene learns to trust again. Her most fervent hope, which becomes more precarious by the day, is for all three of them to survive the war intact.

Taking as inspiration his mother's own Red Cross service, Luis Alberto Urrea has delivered an overlooked story of women's heroism in World War II. With its affecting and uplifting portrait of friendship and valor in harrowing circumstances, Good Night, Irene powerfully demonstrates yet again that Urrea's "gifts as a storyteller are prodigious" (NPR).]]> 407 Luis Alberto Urrea 0316265853 Alli 0 to-read 4.04 2023 Good Night, Irene
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]]> <![CDATA[Practical Wisdom - Making the Most of Every Moment]]> 792490 Find New Meaning, Purpose, And Direction With Dan Millman's "Practical Wisdom Making."
The world's foremost producer of personal development audio programs now offers an inside look at the thinking that leads to "great" fulfillment.
Author of the perennial bestseller "Way of the Peaceful Warrior, " athlete, coach, and teacher Dan Millman takes you on a step-by-step journey that turns knowledge into action, and life experience into "Practical Wisdom." Applied daily, his insightful techniques will help you find new, simple ways to:

Distinguish the qualities of your three selves.
Discover how to access the powers of each -- Basic Self, Conscious Self, and Higher Self.
Harness emotional energy for creative self-expression.
Improve health, motivation, and physical activity.
Transform the challenges of daily life into a path of personal growth.

Learn to live every moment to the fullest.]]> 0 Dan Millman 0671529048 Alli 0 to-read 3.75 1995 Practical Wisdom - Making the Most of Every Moment
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]]> <![CDATA[The Creative Compass: Writing Your Way from Inspiration to Publication]]> 17465844 280 Dan Millman 1932073655 Alli 0 to-read 3.94 2013 The Creative Compass: Writing Your Way from Inspiration to Publication
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]]> <![CDATA[Living on Purpose: Straight Answers to Universal Questions]]> 35723 240 Dan Millman 1577311329 Alli 0 to-read 3.87 2000 Living on Purpose: Straight Answers to Universal Questions
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]]> <![CDATA[Everyday Enlightenment: The Twelve Gateways to Personal Growth]]> 35728 368 Dan Millman 0446674974 Alli 0 to-read 4.12 Everyday Enlightenment: The Twelve Gateways to Personal Growth
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]]> <![CDATA[Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior: A Companion to the Book that Changes Lives]]> 2260 Way of the Peaceful Warrior for the first time or belong to its legions of long-time fans, The Peaceful Warrior Companion deepens their experience of this beloved spiritual classic.]]> 224 Dan Millman 1932073213 Alli 0 to-read 4.10 2006 Wisdom of the Peaceful Warrior: A Companion to the Book that Changes Lives
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]]> <![CDATA[The Hidden School: Return of the Peaceful Warrior]]> 33107352
In the long-awaited conclusion to the international bestselling Peaceful Warrior saga, Dan Millman takes readers on an epic spiritual quest across the world as he searches for the link between everyday life and transcendent possibility.

Continuing his journey from Way of the Peaceful Warrior , Dan moves from Honolulu to the Mojave Desert, and from a bustling Asian city to a secluded forest, until he uncovers the mystery of The Hidden School. While traversing continents, he uncovers lessons of life hidden in plain sight〞insights pointing the way to an inspired life in the eternal present.

Along the way, you＊ll encounter remarkable characters and brushes with mortality as you explore the nature of reality, the self, death, and finally, a secret as ancient as the roots of this world. Awaken to the hidden powers of paradox, humor, and change. Discover a vision that may forever change your perspectives about life＊s promise and potential.]]> 304 Dan Millman 150116967X Alli 0 to-read 4.03 2017 The Hidden School: Return of the Peaceful Warrior
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]]> <![CDATA[The Laws of Spirit: A Tale of Transformation]]> 35727 110 Dan Millman 0915811936 Alli 0 to-read 4.28 1995 The Laws of Spirit: A Tale of Transformation
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]]> The Journeys of Socrates 531391 336 Dan Millman 0060750235 Alli 0 to-read 4.32 2005 The Journeys of Socrates
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]]> <![CDATA[No Ordinary Moments: A Peaceful Warrior's Guide to Daily Life (Millman, Dan)]]> 2262 Based on the premise that by changing ourselves we can change the world, No Ordinary Moments presents simple yet powerful ways to balance our body, liberate our mind, accept our emotions, and open our heart.]]> 324 Dan Millman 0915811405 Alli 0 to-read 4.15 1992 No Ordinary Moments: A Peaceful Warrior's Guide to Daily Life (Millman, Dan)
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]]> <![CDATA[Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives]]> 2255 217 Dan Millman 1932073205 Alli 0 to-read 4.13 1980 Way of the Peaceful Warrior: A Book That Changes Lives
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]]> Mr. Maybe 31101
Mr. Maybe is the tale of her heartfelt but hilarious deliberation, irresistibly chronicled by bestselling author Jane Green. On one hand, Nick makes up for his low bank-account balance by his performance in the sack, or in the bathtub, as the case may be. But life with him means little more than nightly trips to the bar, a dark and grungy apartment, and plenty of dull political tirades to boot. But those blue eyes, and that tender heart...

On the other hand, there's Ed, whose luxurious house and gargantuan bank account are quite tempting to the starving Libby. But his unsavory mustache and bumbling ways make Libby wonder if the platinum AMEX and unlimited "retail therapy" are worth it. He may have fallen in love with her at first sight, but nothing seems to solve his lackluster performance in the sack 每 even speed reading The Joy of Sex. When the diamond shopping commences, Libby is forced to realize that the time for "maybe" is up.

Taking romantic comedy to a hip, sparkling new level, Mr. Maybe is a classic tale of what happens to one girl when her heart and her head aren't looking for the same thing. With a laugh and minute and a heroine whose struggles in the dating jungle will remind you of your own, Mr. Maybe is a story that all will leave you smitten.]]> 368 Jane Green 0767905202 Alli 0 to-read 3.48 1999 Mr. Maybe
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]]> Sex Object: A Memoir 40725154 Guardian US columnist Jessica Valenti has been leading the national conversation on gender and politics for over a decade. Now, in a darkly funny and bracing memoir, Valenti explores the toll that sexism takes from the every day to the existential.

Sex Object explores the painful, funny, embarrassing, and sometimes illegal moments that shaped Valenti＊s adolescence and young adulthood in New York City, revealing a much shakier inner life than the confident persona she has cultivated as one of the most recognizable feminists of her generation.

In the tradition of writers like Joan Didion and Mary Karr, this literary memoir is sure to shock those already familiar with Valenti＊s work and enthrall those who are just finding it.]]> 172 Jessica Valenti 0062435108 Alli 0 to-read 3.71 2016 Sex Object: A Memoir
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]]> Bossypants 9418327
She has seen both these dreams come true.

At last, Tina Fey's story can be told. From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on Saturday Night Live; from her passionately halfhearted pursuit of physical beauty to her life as a mother eating things off the floor; from her one-sided college romance to her nearly fatal honeymoon〞from the beginning of this paragraph to this final sentence.

Tina Fey reveals all, and proves what we've all suspected: you're no one until someone calls you bossy.]]> 283 Tina Fey Alli 0 to-read 3.97 2011 Bossypants
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]]> <![CDATA[Queen of Babble (Queen of Babble, #1)]]> 23219
立扑布件湮悝匹及馴反督庉妢匹﹜任奴件氾奈斥及督毛仇方卅仁乾允月伉斥奈反逑珛宒毛笝尹凶壬井曰﹝憩眥珂反帤隅卅互日﹜模逜匹逑珛蛅中及由奈氾奴毛羲中化中凶郔笢﹜茇臚挋炊擗誘派﹞吨韝捨躓反逑珛匹五化中卅井勻凶＃砩椿麥仄勾勾手﹜勾井及潔及狦倎心毛奶幼伉旦佹譨床及示奈奶白伊件玉午徹仍允凶戶伕件玉件尺藏蕾勾互﹜襞心化中凶裘中田市件旦午反幻升堈仁﹜匼菩卅荎弊朹尪分午佷中煋氏匹中凶捨反凶分及母丟鹹午瓚隴﹝枅仆月方丹卞仄化о衭互笴婓允月白仿件旦及伐奶瓜伉奈卞砃井丹芴笢﹜芘訧窅俴模斥乓件ˊ伉亙永弁午堤頗勻凶伉斥奈反﹜蚥仄仁化甩件扔丞卅捨卞﹜囮啖仄凶蟋及菌藺毛湖切隴仃月＃午?仇?欠?互ㄐ☆皿伉件本旦?母奶失伉奈★扑伉奈朮匹湮搕峊嵽?平乓示永玄互崌月﹜躓俶卅日阰手互珨僅反少勾井曰佷中氏分仇午互丐月﹜蟋午帊岈午赻煦抻仄及昜逄﹝敕敕> 308 Meg Cabot 0060851988 Alli 0 to-read 3.71 2006 Queen of Babble (Queen of Babble, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life]]> 15843166 The #1 New York Times Bestseller You Are A Badass is the self-help book for people who desperately want to improve their lives but don't want to get busted doing it.

In this refreshingly entertaining how-to guide, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author and world-traveling success coach, Jen Sincero, serves up 27 bite-sized chapters full of hilariously inspiring stories, sage advice, easy exercises, and the occasional swear word. If you're ready to make some serious changes around here, You Are a Badass will help you: Identify and change the self-sabotaging beliefs and behaviors that stop you from getting what you want, blast past your fears so you can take big exciting risks, figure out how to make some damn money already, learn to love yourself and others, set big goals and reach them - it will basically show you how to create a life you totally love, and how to create it now.

By the end of You Are a Badass, you'll understand why you are how you are, how to love what you can't change, how to change what you don't love, and how to use The Force to kick some serious ass.]]> 254 Jen Sincero 0762447699 Alli 0 to-read 3.95 2013 You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life
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]]> <![CDATA[Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind]]> 23692271 512 Yuval Noah Harari Alli 0 to-read 4.34 2011 Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind
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]]> <![CDATA[Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope]]> 43808723 From the author of the international mega-bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck comes a counterintuitive guide to the problems of hope.

We live in an interesting time. Materially, everything is the best it＊s ever been〞we are freer, healthier and wealthier than any people in human history. Yet, somehow everything seems to be irreparably and horribly f*cked〞the planet is warming, governments are failing, economies are collapsing, and everyone is perpetually offended on Twitter. At this moment in history, when we have access to technology, education and communication our ancestors couldn＊t even dream of, so many of us come back to an overriding feeling of hopelessness.

What＊s going on? If anyone can put a name to our current malaise and help fix it, it＊s Mark Manson. In 2016, Manson published The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck, a book that brilliantly gave shape to the ever-present, low-level hum of anxiety that permeates modern living. He showed us that technology had made it too easy to care about the wrong things, that our culture had convinced us that the world owed us something when it didn＊t〞and worst of all, that our modern and maddening urge to always find happiness only served to make us unhappier. Instead, the ※subtle art§ of that title turned out to be a bold challenge: to choose your struggle; to narrow and focus and find the pain you want to sustain. The result was a book that became an international phenomenon, selling millions of copies worldwide while becoming the #1 bestseller in 13 different countries.

Now, in Everthing Is F*cked, Manson turns his gaze from the inevitable flaws within each individual self to the endless calamities taking place in the world around us. Drawing from the pool of psychological research on these topics, as well as the timeless wisdom of philosophers such as Plato, Nietzsche, and Tom Waits, he dissects religion and politics and the uncomfortable ways they have come to resemble one another. He looks at our relationships with money, entertainment and the internet, and how too much of a good thing can psychologically eat us alive. He openly defies our definitions of faith, happiness, freedom〞and even of hope itself.

With his usual mix of erudition and where-the-f*ck-did-that-come-from humor, Manson takes us by the collar and challenges us to be more honest with ourselves and connected with the world in ways we probably haven＊t considered before. It＊s another counterintuitive romp through the pain in our hearts and the stress of our soul. One of the great modern writers has produced another book that will set the agenda for years to come.]]> 288 Mark Manson 0062955934 Alli 0 to-read 3.68 2019 Everything Is F*cked: A Book About Hope
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]]> <![CDATA[Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life...]]> 4894
Two are mice named Sniff and Scurry. And two are "Littlepeople" 〞 beings the size of mice who look and act a lot like people. Their names are Hem and Haw.

"Cheese" is a metaphor for what you want to have in life 〞 whether it's a good job, a loving relationship, money, a possession, health, or spiritual peace of mind.

And the "Maze" is where you look for what you want 〞 the organisation you work in or the family or community you live in.

In the story, the characters are faced with unexpected change. Eventually, one of them deals with it successfully, and writes what he has learned from his experience on the Maze walls.

When you come to see "The Handwriting on the Wall," you can discover for yourself how to deal with change, so that you can enjoy less stress and more success (however you define it) in your work and in your life.

Written for all ages, the story takes less than an hour to read, but its unique insights can last for a lifetime.]]> 98 Spencer Johnson 0091883768 Alli 2 3.88 1999 Who Moved My Cheese? An Amazing Way to Deal with Change in Your Work and in Your Life...
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]]> <![CDATA[Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done]]> 35397160 Year after year, readers pulled me aside at events and said, ※I＊ve never had a problem starting. I＊ve started a million things, but I never finish them. Why can＊t I finish?

According to studies, 92 percent of New Year＊s resolutions fail. You＊ve practically got a better shot at getting into Juilliard to become a ballerina than you do at finishing your goals.

For years, I thought my problem was that I didn＊t try hard enough. So I started getting up earlier. I drank enough energy drinks to kill a horse. I hired a life coach and ate more superfoods. Nothing worked, although I did develop a pretty nice eyelid tremor from all the caffeine. It was like my eye was waving at you, very, very quickly.

Then, while leading a thirty-day online course to help people work on their goals, I learned something surprising: The most effective exercises were not those that pushed people to work harder. The ones that got people to the finish line did just the opposite〞 they took the pressure off.

Why? Because the sneakiest obstacle to meeting your goals is not laziness, but perfectionism. We＊re our own worst critics, and if it looks like we＊re not going to do something right, we prefer not to do it at all. That＊s why we＊re most likely to quit on day two, ※the day after perfect§〞when our results almost always underper?form our aspirations.

The strategies in this book are counterintuitive and might feel like cheating. But they＊re based on studies conducted by a university researcher with hundreds of participants. You might not guess that having more fun, eliminating your secret rules, and choosing something to bomb intentionally works. But the data says otherwise. People who have fun are 43 percent more successful! Imagine if your diet, guitar playing, or small business was 43 percent more suc?cessful just by following a few simple principles.

If you＊re tired of being a chronic starter and want to become a consistent finisher, you have two options: You can continue to beat yourself up and try harder, since this time that will work. Or you can give yourself the gift of done.]]> 206 Jon Acuff 0698184807 Alli 0 to-read 4.13 2017 Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done
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]]> <![CDATA[Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives]]> 22889767 New York Times Bestseller
Washington Post Bestseller
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The author of the blockbuster?New York Times?bestsellers,?The Happiness Project?and?Happier at Home,?tackles the critical question:?How do we change??
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Gretchen Rubin's answer: through habits. Habits are the invisible architecture of everyday life.?It takes work to make a habit, but once that habit is set, we can harness the energy of habits to build happier, stronger, more productive lives.
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So if habits are a key to change, then what we really need to know is: How do we change our habits?
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Better than Before answers that question. It presents a practical, concrete framework to allow readers to understand their habits〞and to change them for good. Infused with Rubin＊s compelling voice, rigorous research, and easy humor, and packed with vivid stories of lives transformed, Better than Before explains the (sometimes counter-intuitive) core principles of habit formation.
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Along the way, Rubin uses herself as guinea pig, tests her theories on family and friends, and answers readers＊ most pressing questions〞oddly, questions that other writers and researchers tend to ignore:?

??Why do I find it tough to create a habit for something I?love?to do?
??Sometimes I can change a habit overnight, and sometimes I can＊t change a habit, no matter how hard I try. Why?
??How quickly can I change a habit?
??What can I do to make sure I stick to a new habit?
??How can I help someone else change a habit?
??Why can I keep habits that benefit others, but can＊t make habits that are just for me?

Whether readers want to get more sleep, stop checking their devices, maintain a healthy weight, or finish an important project, habits make?change possible. Reading just a few chapters of Better Than Before will make readers eager to start work on their own habits〞even before they＊ve finished the book.]]> 298 Gretchen Rubin 0385348614 Alli 0 to-read 3.81 2015 Better Than Before: Mastering the Habits of Our Everyday Lives
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]]> <![CDATA[Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration]]> 18077903 ※What does it mean to manage well?§
From Ed Catmull, co-founder (with Steve Jobs and John Lasseter) of Pixar Animation Studios, comes an incisive book about creativity in business〞sure to appeal to readers of Daniel Pink, Tom Peters, and Chip and Dan Heath. Creativity, Inc. is a book for managers who want to lead their employees to new heights, a manual for anyone who strives for originality, and the first-ever, all-access trip into the nerve center of Pixar Animation〞into the meetings, postmortems, and ※Braintrust§ sessions where some of the most successful films in history are made. It is, at heart, a book about how to build a creative culture〞but it is also, as Pixar co-founder and president Ed Catmull writes, ※an expression of the ideas that I believe make the best in us possible.§ For nearly twenty years, Pixar has dominated the world of animation, producing such beloved films as the Toy Story trilogy, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Up, and WALL-E, which have gone on to set box-office records and garner thirty Academy Awards. The joyousness of the storytelling, the inventive plots, the emotional authenticity: In some ways, Pixar movies are an object lesson in what creativity really is. Here, in this book, Catmull reveals the ideals and techniques that have made Pixar so widely admired〞and so profitable.
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As a young man, Ed Catmull had a dream: to make the first computer-animated movie. He nurtured that dream as a Ph.D. student at the University of Utah, where many computer science pioneers got their start, and then forged a partnership with George Lucas that led, indirectly, to his founding Pixar with Steve Jobs and John Lasseter in 1986. Nine years later, Toy Story was released, changing animation forever. The essential ingredient in that movie＊s success〞and in the thirteen movies that followed〞was the unique environment that Catmull and his colleagues built at Pixar, based on philosophies that protect the creative process and defy convention, such as:
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? Give a good idea to a mediocre team, and they will screw it up. But give a mediocre idea to a great team, and they will either fix it or come up with something better.
? If you don＊t strive to uncover what is unseen and understand its nature, you will be ill prepared to lead.
? It＊s not the manager＊s job to prevent risks. It＊s the manager＊s job to make it safe for others to take them.
? The cost of preventing errors is often far greater than the cost of fixing them.
? A company＊s communication structure should not mirror its organizational structure. Everybody should be able to talk to anybody.
? Do not assume that general agreement will lead to change〞it takes substantial energy to move a group, even when all are on board.]]> 368 Ed Catmull 0812993012 Alli 0 to-read 4.19 2014 Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
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]]> <![CDATA[Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides)]]> 26203640 The latest edition of the communication guide that has sold more than 1,000,000 copies
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An enlightening look at how peaceful communication can create compassionate connections with family, friends, and other acquaintances, this international bestseller uses stories, examples, and sample dialogues to provide solutions to communication problems both at home and in the workplace. Guidance is provided on identifying and articulating feelings and needs, expressing anger fully, and exploring the power of empathy in order to speak honestly without creating hostility, break patterns of thinking that lead to anger and depression, and communicate compassionately. Included in the new edition is a chapter on conflict resolution and mediation.]]> 264 Marshall B. Rosenberg Alli 0 to-read 4.49 1999 Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships (Nonviolent Communication Guides)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate]]> 567795 Falling in love is easy. Staying in love〞that's the challenge. How can you keep your relationship fresh and growing amid the demands, conflicts, and just plain boredom of everyday life?

In the #1 New York Times international bestseller The 5 Love Languages, you'll discover the secret that has transformed millions of relationships worldwide. Whether your relationship is flourishing or failing, Dr. Gary Chapman's proven approach to showing and receiving love will help you experience deeper and richer levels of intimacy with your partner〞starting today.

The 5 Love Languages is as practical as it is insightful. Updated to reflect the complexities of relationships today, this new edition reveals intrinsic truths and applies relevant, actionable wisdom in ways that work.]]> 204 Gary Chapman 1881273156 Alli 0 to-read 4.21 1990 The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate
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]]> <![CDATA[How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking 每 for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers]]> 34507927 The Take Smart Notes principle is based on established psychological insight and draws from a tried and tested note-taking-technique. This is the first comprehensive guide and description of this system in English, and not only does it explain how it works, but also why. It suits students and academics in the social sciences and humanities, nonfiction writers and others who are in the business of reading, thinking and writing.
Instead of wasting your time searching for notes, quotes or references, you can focus on what really thinking, understanding and developing new ideas in writing. It does not matter if you prefer taking notes with pen and paper or on a computer, be it Windows, Mac or Linux. And you can start right away.]]> 178 S?nke Ahrens Alli 0 to-read 4.11 2017 How to Take Smart Notes: One Simple Technique to Boost Writing, Learning and Thinking 每 for Students, Academics and Nonfiction Book Writers
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]]> <![CDATA[The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships]]> 51043806 When what you think you know gets in the way〞this eye-opening guide offers a clear path to forging stronger, healthier, and more meaningful relationships.

We all want positive, productive, and genuine relationships〞whether it＊s with our family, friends, peers, coworkers, or romantic partners. And yet, time and time again, we all seem to make the same thinking errors that threaten or sabotage these relationships. These errors are called cognitive bias, and they happen when our brain attempts to simplify information by making assumptions.

Grounded in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), The Blindspots Between Us reveals the most common ※hidden§ cognitive biases that blind us to the truth, and which lead to the misunderstandings that damage our relationships. With this guide, you＊ll learn key skills to help you debias〞to stop, pause, and objectively observe situations before jumping to conclusions about others＊ motives. You＊ll also learn to consider other people＊s points of view and past experiences before rushing to judgment and potentially undermining your relationships.

Being a human is hard. None of us are perfect, and we all have our blindspots that can get in the way of building the relationships we really and truly want, deep down. This much-needed book will help you identify your own blindspots, and move beyond them for better relationships〞and a better world.]]> 216 Gleb Tsipursky 1684035082 Alli 0 to-read 3.98 The Blindspots Between Us: How to Overcome Unconscious Cognitive Bias and Build Better Relationships
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]]> <![CDATA[The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business]]> 12609433
Marketers at Procter & Gamble study videos of people making their beds. They are desperately trying to figure out how to sell a new product called Febreze, on track to be one of the biggest flops in company history. Suddenly, one of them detects a nearly imperceptible pattern〞and with a slight shift in advertising, Febreze goes on to earn a billion dollars a year.

An untested CEO takes over one of the largest companies in America. His first order of business is attacking a single pattern among his employees〞how they approach worker safety〞and soon the firm, Alcoa, becomes the top performer in the Dow Jones.

What do all these people have in common? They achieved success by focusing on the patterns that shape every aspect of our lives.

They succeeded by transforming habits.

In The Power of Habit, award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg takes us to the thrilling edge of scientific discoveries that explain why habits exist and how they can be changed. With penetrating intelligence and an ability to distill vast amounts of information into engrossing narratives, Duhigg brings to life a whole new understanding of human nature and its potential for transformation.

Along the way we learn why some people and companies struggle to change, despite years of trying, while others seem to remake themselves overnight. We visit laboratories where neuroscientists explore how habits work and where, exactly, they reside in our brains. We discover how the right habits were crucial to the success of Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz, and civil-rights hero Martin Luther King, Jr. We go inside Procter & Gamble, Target superstores, Rick Warren＊s Saddleback Church, NFL locker rooms, and the nation＊s largest hospitals and see how implementing so-called keystone habits can earn billions and mean the difference between failure and success, life and death.

At its core, The Power of Habit contains an exhilarating argument: The key to exercising regularly, losing weight, raising exceptional children, becoming more productive, building revolutionary companies and social movements, and achieving success is understanding how habits work.

Habits aren＊t destiny. As Charles Duhigg shows, by harnessing this new science, we can transform our businesses, our communities, and our lives.]]> 375 Charles Duhigg 1400069289 Alli 0 to-read 4.13 2012 The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business
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]]> <![CDATA[Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones]]> 40121378 Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving〞every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights.

Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field.

Learn how to:
-?Make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy);
-?Overcome a lack of motivation and willpower;
- Design your environment to make success easier;
- Get back on track when you fall off course;
...and much more.

Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.]]> 319 James Clear Alli 0 to-read 4.34 2018 Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones
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]]> Creative Mind and Success 161113 This spirited guide by the founder of the international Religious Science movement will show you how to:
? Attain strength and control thought
? Attract friends and use the imagination
? Achieve independence and prosperity
Simple and direct, this?manual will help you understand the nature of the universe and the creative power of the mind.]]> 80 Ernest Shurtleff Holmes 0486454401 Alli 0 to-read 4.32 1989 Creative Mind and Success
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]]> <![CDATA[Sprouting Into Greatness: Principles of Personal Development That Will Empower You to Create Your Own Destiny]]> 37510880 217 Thea Long White Alli 0 to-read 4.57 2017 Sprouting Into Greatness: Principles of Personal Development That Will Empower You to Create Your Own Destiny
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]]> Meditations on Tantra by Osho 355387
These remarkable discourses are original, live recordings made during Osho's extemporaneous daily talks to audiences of disciples and visitors at his meditation retreat in Poona, India. His talks were, and continue to be, central to his work as a mystic trying to find ways to share his experience. And as you listen to this great teacher,you, too, will enter a state of meditative awareness that will bring you to a new understanding of this direct and visionary approach toward God, toward reality, toward that which is.
]]> 0 Osho 1559274484 Alli 0 to-read 4.00 1997 Meditations on Tantra by Osho
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]]> <![CDATA[Introduction to Tantra : The Transformation of Desire]]> 137526 192 Thubten Yeshe 0861711629 Alli 0 to-read 4.09 1987 Introduction to Tantra : The Transformation of Desire
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]]> Tantric Orgasm for Women 658750
? Explores how receptive feminine energy influences the male-female exchange

? Reevaluates the role of the clitoris, breasts, and vagina in achieving orgasm

? Provides ancient tantric meditations for increased sensitivity and awareness

Fulfilling sex nourishes love, rejuvenates the body, and boosts mental health. Unfortunately, prevailing attitudes in the West work against the natural capacity of women to realize their sexual potential and experience deep orgasmic states. Tantric Orgasm for Women offers women a fresh look at the ecstatic bliss possible within their bodies, using knowledge and approaches from the sensually cultivated traditions of the East.

Exploring Tantra from the female perspective, Diana Richardson reveals the critical role receptive feminine energy plays in allowing orgasmic states to arise. Her 20 years of tantric research and personal experience provide readers with an understanding of how the various parts of the female body may be activated to deepen ecstatic states. Readers will learn how to re-circulate orgasmic energy; why breast stimulation takes priority over vaginal attention; the difference between soft penetration and deep sustained penetration, including how to avoid premature male ejaculation; and how women can strengthen the erection response of male partners. Tantric Orgasm for Women shows how women can exert a powerful influence on their sexual experiences when they understand the inner workings of their bodies and when they avoid adopting conventional ideas about what should be satisfying to them.]]> 224 Diana Richardson 0892811331 Alli 0 to-read 4.03 2004 Tantric Orgasm for Women
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]]> <![CDATA[The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity: A Modern Practical Guide to the Ancient Way]]> 82184 The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity is a unique, comprehensive, and practical self-help guide to live a balanced and positive Taoist lifestyle.

Written by a Westerner for the Western mind, The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity is perfect for the modern reader interested in exploring the balanced and holistic health care system used by Chinese physicians, martial artists, and meditators for over 5,000 years.

Drawing on his extensive personal experience and research from original sources, author Daniel Reid covers all aspects of the healthy Taoist lifestyle, delivering concise information and instruction on diet and nutrition, fasting, breathing and exercise, sexual health, medicine, and meditation.

Featuring helpful charts and illustrations, The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity makes the ancient practice easier to understand and more applicable to a modern Western audience than ever before.]]> 432 Daniel Reid 067164811X Alli 0 to-read 4.18 1989 The Tao of Health, Sex, and Longevity: A Modern Practical Guide to the Ancient Way
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]]> <![CDATA[Sexual Energy Ecstasy: A Practical Guide To Lovemaking Secrets Of The East And West]]> 736702 384 David Ramsdale 0553372319 Alli 0 to-read 4.03 1985 Sexual Energy Ecstasy: A Practical Guide To Lovemaking Secrets Of The East And West
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]]> The Art of Sexual Ecstasy 835151
This book opens the way to a new stage of fulfillment and bliss, making the sacred lovemaking techniques of the east available to western readers and extending sensual experience for everyone.

"The most comprehensive and clearly written work on contemporary Tantric sex. An exceptional detailed program for both the beginner and the advanced practitioner."
〞Herbert A. Otto, author of ※Total Sex§.]]> 450 Margot Anand 0874775817 Alli 0 to-read 4.03 1981 The Art of Sexual Ecstasy
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]]> <![CDATA[Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment]]> 319604 288 Deepak Chopra 0060878800 Alli 0 to-read 3.89 Buddha: A Story of Enlightenment
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]]> <![CDATA[Creativity (Osho Insights for a New Way of Living)]]> 97007
But nowadays, the situation has dramatically changed. In today's world, the ability to respond creatively to new challenges is demanded of everybody, from corporate CEOs to "soccer moms." Those whose toolbox for dealing with life includes only what they have learned in the past from their parents and their teachers are at a distinct disadvantage both in their relationships and in their careers. Making a switch from imitative and rule-bound behavior to creative innovation and flexibility requires a profound change in our attitudes about ourselves and our capabilities.

Creativity is a handbook for those who understand the need to bring more creativity, playfulness, and flexibility to their lives. It's a manual for thinking "outside the box"-and learning to live there as well.]]> 194 Osho 0312205198 Alli 0 to-read 4.19 1999 Creativity (Osho Insights for a New Way of Living)
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]]> <![CDATA[Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other]]> 97001
This quality has very little to do with the physical, though sex is certainly one possible door. Far more important is a willingness to expose our deepest feelings and vulnerabilities, with the trust that the other person will treat them with care. Ultimately, the willingness to take the risk of intimacy has to be grounded in an inner strength that knows that even if the other remains closed, even if that trust is betrayed, we will not suffer any permanent damage.

In this gentle and compassionate guide, Osho takes his readers step-by-step through what makes people afraid of intimacy, how to encounter those fears and go beyond them, and what they can do to nourish themselves and their relationships to support more openness and trust.

OSHO challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to life in all its richness. He has been described by the Sunday Times of London as one of the "1000 Makers of the 20th Century" and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people-along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha-who have changed the destiny of India. More than a decade after his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world.]]> 172 Osho 0312275668 Alli 0 to-read 4.19 2001 Intimacy: Trusting Oneself and the Other
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]]> <![CDATA[Love, Freedom, Aloneness: The Koan of Relationships]]> 97008
Love can only happen through freedom and in conjunction with a deep respect for ourselves and the other. Is it possible to be alone and not lonely? Where are the boundaries that define "lust" versus "love"...and can lust ever grow into love? In Love, Freedom, Aloneness you will find unique, radical, and intelligent perspectives on these and other essential questions. In our post-ideological world, where old moralities are out of date, we have a golden opportunity to redefine and revitalize the very foundations of our lives. We have the chance to start afresh with ourselves, our relationships to others, and to find fulfillment and success for the individual and for society as a whole.]]> 244 Osho 0312291620 Alli 0 to-read 4.14 2001 Love, Freedom, Aloneness: The Koan of Relationships
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]]> <![CDATA[Freedom: The Courage to Be Yourself]]> 97015
In Freedom , Osho outlines three stages of freedom. The first is ※freedom from,§ which is a freedom that comes from breaking out of what he calls the ※psychological slavery§ imposed by outside forces such as parents, society, or religion. The next stage is ※freedom for,§ a positive freedom that comes from embracing and creating something求a fulfilling relationship, for example, or an artistic or humanitarian vision. And lastly there is ※just freedom,§ the highest and ultimate freedom. This last freedom is more than being for or against something; it is the freedom of simply being oneself and responding truthfully to each moment.

This book helps readers to identify the obstacles to their freedom, both circumstantial and self-imposed, to choose their battles wisely, and to find the courage to be true to themselves.

Osho challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to enjoy life in all its richness. He has been described by the Sunday Times of London as one of the ※1000 Makers of the 20th Century§ and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people求along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha求who have changed the destiny of India. Since his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world.]]> 186 Osho 0312320701 Alli 0 to-read 4.08 2004 Freedom: The Courage to Be Yourself
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]]> <![CDATA[Awareness: The Key to Living in Balance (Insights for a New Way of Living)]]> 97010
According to great masters like Lao Tzu or Buddha, most of us move through our lives like sleepwalkers. Never really present in what we are doing, never fully alert to our environment, and not even aware of what motivates us to do and say the things we do.

At the same time, all of us have experienced moments of awareness-or awakening, to use another-in extraordinary circumstances. On the road, in a sudden and unexpected accident, time seems to stop and one is suddenly aware of every movement, every sound, every thought. Or in moments that touch us deeply-welcoming a new baby into the world for the first time, or being with someone at the moment of death.

Awareness, says Osho, is the key to being self-directed, centered, and free in every aspect of our lives. In this book, Osho teaches how to live life more attentively, mindfully, and meditatively, with love, caring and consciousness.

OSHO challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to life in all its richness. He has been described by the Sunday Times of London as one of the "1000 Makers of the 20th Century" and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people-along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha-who have changed the destiny of India. More than a decade after his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world.]]> 194 Osho 0312275633 Alli 0 to-read 4.33 2001 Awareness: The Key to Living in Balance (Insights for a New Way of Living)
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]]> <![CDATA[Intuition: Knowing Beyond Logic]]> 97006 Intuition deals with the difference between the intellectual, logical mind and the more encompassing realm of spirit. Logic is how the mind knows reality, intuition is how the spirit experiences reality. Osho's discussion of these matters is wonderfully lucid, occasionally funny, and thoroughly engrossing.

All people have a natural capacity for intuition, but often social conditioning and formal education work against it. People are taught to ignore their instincts rather than to understand and use them as a foundation for individual growth and development-and in the process they undermine the very roots of the innate wisdom that is meant to flower into intuition.

In this volume, Osho pinpoints exactly what intuition is and gives guidelines for how to identify its functioning in others and ourselves. You will learn to distinguish between genuine intuitive insight and the "wishful thinking" that can often lead to mistaken choices and unwanted consequences. Includes many specific exercises and meditations designed to nourish and support each individual's natural intuitive gifts.

OSHO challenges readers to examine and break free of the conditioned belief systems and prejudices that limit their capacity to experience life in all its richness. He has been described by the Sunday Times of London as one of the "1000 Makers of the 20th Century" and by Sunday Mid-Day (India) as one of the ten people-along with Gandhi, Nehru, and Buddha-who have changed the destiny of India. More than a decade after his death in 1990, the influence of his teachings continues to expand, reaching seekers of all ages in virtually every country of the world.


Intuition deals with the difference between the intellectual, logical mind and the more encompassing realm of spirit. Logic is how the mind knows reality, intuition is how the spirit experiences reality. Osho's discussion of these matters is wonderfully lucid, occasionally funny, and thoroughly engrossing. All people have a natural capacity for intuition, but often social conditioning and formal education work against it. People are taught to ignore their instincts rather than to understand and use them as a foundation for individual growth and development-and in the process they undermine the very roots of the innate wisdom that is meant to flower into intuition. In this volume, Osho pinpoints exactly what intuition is and gives guidelines for how to identify its functioning in others and ourselves. You will learn to distinguish between genuine intuitive insight and the "wishful thinking" that can often lead to mistaken choices and unwanted consequences. Includes many specific exercises and meditations designed to nourish and support each individual's natural intuitive gifts.]]> 208 Osho 0312275676 Alli 0 to-read 4.02 2001 Intuition: Knowing Beyond Logic
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]]> <![CDATA[The Serpent Power: The Secrets of Tantric and Shaktic Yoga]]> 761025 This volume, by the foremost student of Shaktic and Tantric thought, "Arthur Avalon," is the prime document for the study and application of Kundalini yoga. The author covers the philosophical and mythological nature of Kundalini; the esoteric anatomy associated with it; the study of matrass 〞 the chakras, or psychic centers in the human body and their progressive awakening; and the yoga associated with this. This introduction, some 300 pages of unique material, is followed by translations (with long analytical commentary) of two important Tantric documents: The Description of the Six Chakras and the briefer Five-fold Footstool. By working through these documents the reader can acquire the essence of Kundalini yoga.
For centuries this material was a closely guarded secret in India; even native scholars were not allowed access to it. In fact, it was so restricted that many Indologists refused to recognize its existence. It took half a lifetime of searching by Sir John Woodroffe to locate the key documents and further years to find a master able and willing to evoke from the cryptic texts a modus for study and application. The result of Woodroffe's work, however, was one of the most important developments in Indian thought, a key to many areas of art and religion that had hitherto been locked. It is also a work that has great interest to Westerners who wish to acquire for themselves the validity of the ultimate experience.]]> 545 Arthur Avalon 0486230589 Alli 0 to-read 4.16 The Serpent Power: The Secrets of Tantric and Shaktic Yoga
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]]> Heart of Tantric Sex 967462 256 Diana Richardson 1903816378 Alli 0 to-read 3.97 2003 Heart of Tantric Sex
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]]> <![CDATA[The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life]]> 254799 In order to be creative, you have to know how to prepare to be creative. In The Creative Habit, Tharp takes the lessons she has learned in her remarkable thirty-five-year career and shares them with you, whatever creative impulses you follow -- whether you are a painter, composer, writer, director, choreographer, or, for that matter, a businessperson working on a deal, a chef developing a new dish, a mother wanting her child to see the world anew.

When Tharp is at a creative dead end, she relies on a lifetime of exercises to help her get out of the rut, and The Creative Habit contains more than thirty of them to ease the fears of anyone facing a blank beginning and to open the mind to new possibilities.

Tharp's exercises are practical and immediately doable -- for the novice or expert. In "Where's Your Pencil?" she reminds us to observe the world -- and get it down on paper. In "Coins and Chaos," she provides the simplest of mental games to restore order and peace. In "Do a Verb," she turns your mind and body into coworkers. In "Build a Bridge to the Next Day," she shows how to clean your cluttered mind overnight.

To Tharp, sustained creativity begins with rituals, self-knowledge, harnessing your memories, and organizing your materials (so no insight is ever lost). Along the way she leads you by the hand through the painful first steps of scratching for ideas, finding the spine of your work, and getting out of ruts into productive grooves. In her creative realm, optimism rules. An empty room, a bare desk, a blank canvas can be energizing, not demoralizing. And in this inventive, encouraging book, Twyla Tharp shows us how to take a deep breath and begin!

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]]> Learning to Walk in the Dark 18085419 An Altar in the World, Barbara Brown Taylor＊s Learning to Walk in the Dark provides a way to find spirituality in those times when we don＊t have all the answers.

Taylor has become increasingly uncomfortable with our tendency to associate all that is good with lightness and all that is evil and dangerous with darkness. Doesn＊t God work in the nighttime as well? In Learning to Walk in the Dark, Taylor asks us to put aside our fears and anxieties and to explore all that God has to teach us ※in the dark.§ She argues that we need to move away from our ※solar spirituality§ and ease our way into appreciating ※lunar spirituality§ (since, like the moon, our experience of the light waxes and wanes). Through darkness we find courage, we understand the world in new ways, and we feel God＊s presence around us, guiding us through things seen and unseen. Often, it is while we are in the dark that we grow the most.

With her characteristic charm and literary wisdom, Taylor is our guide through a spirituality of the nighttime, teaching us how to find our footing in times of uncertainty and giving us strength and hope to face all of life＊s challenging moments.]]> 187 Barbara Brown Taylor 0062024353 Alli 0 to-read 3.99 2014 Learning to Walk in the Dark
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]]> <![CDATA[Finding Beauty in a Broken World]]> 2815816
Williams begins in Ravenna, Italy, where ※jeweled ceilings became lavish tales§ through the art of mosaic. She discovers that mosaic is not just an art form but a form of integration, and when she returns to the American Southwest, her physical and spiritual home, and observes a clan of prairie dogs on the brink of extinction, she apprehends an ecological mosaic created by a remarkable species in the sagebrush steppes of the Colorado Plateau. And, finally, Williams travels to a small village in Rwanda, where, along with fellow artists, she joins survivors of the 1994 genocide and builds a memorial literally from the rubble of war, an act that becomes a spark for social change and healing.

A singular meditation on how the natural and human worlds both collide and connect in violence and beauty, this is a work of uncommon perceptions that dares to find intersections between arrogance and empathy, tumult and peace, constructing a narrative of hopeful acts by taking that which is broken and creating something whole.]]> 432 Terry Tempest Williams 0375420789 Alli 0 to-read 3.94 2008 Finding Beauty in a Broken World
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]]> <![CDATA[This Book Will Make You Feel Something: Self-Stimulation Meditations to Use on Your Own or with a Partner]]> 120000245
The power of female masturbation is immense - it's proven to release happy hormones in our brains, increase self-esteem and improve our external sex lives. So why then do we give ourselves such little time to do it? Maybe it's because we were never taught about how pleasure works when we were teenagers. Or because we don't have material we want to masturbate to. Or because society makes us think that it's acceptable to set time aside to explore and pleasure our partners, but less so if it's for ourselves.

ENTER THIS BOOK!

In the simplest and most exciting way possible, sex and relationships educator Florence Bark has explained how your anatomy works and the many ways to engage it. There are 25 ideas on how to change up the way you masturbate and, because 85% of women don't want to watch porn, to go with each tip is a 'masturbation meditation' - a steamy story specifically designed to be masturbated to, where you can imagine what the people within it look like and you know it's been ethically created. This ground-breaking book - the first of its kind - gives you the tools and permission you need to not just feel something, but everything.

Please We believe the tips in the book will best apply to people with vulvas (though please note the data it is based on comes from surveys of cis-women). The stories on the other hand could apply to anyone depending on your personal preferences. So no matter how you identify, you're very welcome at this party.]]> 256 Florence Bark 1408728397 Alli 0 to-read 3.67 2023 This Book Will Make You Feel Something: Self-Stimulation Meditations to Use on Your Own or with a Partner
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]]> <![CDATA[Walking in This World: The Practical Art of Creativity]]> 173403 304 Julia Cameron 1585422614 Alli 0 to-read 4.08 2002 Walking in This World: The Practical Art of Creativity
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]]> <![CDATA[The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity]]> 615570 The Artist＊s Way is the seminal book on the subject of creativity. An international bestseller, millions of readers have found it to be an invaluable guide to living the artist＊s life. Still as vital today〞or perhaps even more so〞than it was when it was first published one decade ago, it is a powerfully provocative and inspiring work. In a new introduction to the book, Julia Cameron reflects upon the impact of The Artist＊s Way and describes the work she has done during the last decade and the new insights into the creative process that she has gained. Updated and expanded, this anniversary edition reframes The Artist＊s Way for a new century.]]> 237 Julia Cameron 1585421464 Alli 0 to-read 3.93 2002 The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity
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]]> <![CDATA[The Vein of Gold: A Journey to Your Creative Heart]]> 249238 400 Julia Cameron 0874778794 Alli 0 to-read 4.03 1996 The Vein of Gold: A Journey to Your Creative Heart
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]]> <![CDATA[The Artist's Way Every Day: A Year of Creative Living]]> 6659434
The Artist＊s Way has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. Now, for the first time, fans will have a beautifully designed daily companion to the author＊s life-changing creative process.

With 365 quotations culled from Julia Cameron＊s most vital works on the creative process, this elegant little book can easily be carried along as the reader travels her groundbreaking spiritual path to higher creativity. In her introduction to the book, Cameron reveals the importance of cultivating one＊s creativity every day and offers stunning new insights on the relationship between creativity and spirituality.

As the world becomes increasingly challenging to navigate, The Artist＊s Way Every Day will serve as a daily reminder of the healing power of creativity to nourish the soul.]]> 432 Julia Cameron 1585427470 Alli 0 to-read 3.92 2009 The Artist's Way Every Day: A Year of Creative Living
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]]> <![CDATA[The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life]]> 28257707 Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780062457738

In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.

For decades, we＊ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let＊s be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn＊t sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is〞a dose of raw, refreshing, honest truth that is sorely lacking today. The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is his antidote to the coddling, let＊s-all-feel-good mindset that has infected American society and spoiled a generation, rewarding them with gold medals just for showing up.

Manson makes the argument, backed both by academic research and well-timed poop jokes, that improving our lives hinges not on our ability to turn lemons into lemonade, but on learning to stomach lemons better. Human beings are flawed and limited〞"not everybody can be extraordinary, there are winners and losers in society, and some of it is not fair or your fault." Manson advises us to get to know our limitations and accept them. Once we embrace our fears, faults, and uncertainties, once we stop running and avoiding and start confronting painful truths, we can begin to find the courage, perseverance, honesty, responsibility, curiosity, and forgiveness we seek.

There are only so many things we can give a f**k about so we need to figure out which ones really matter, Manson makes clear. While money is nice, caring about what you do with your life is better, because true wealth is about experience. A much-needed grab-you-by-the-shoulders-and-look-you-in-the-eye moment of real-talk, filled with entertaining stories and profane, ruthless humor, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k is a refreshing slap for a generation to help them lead contented, grounded lives.]]> 212 Mark Manson Alli 0 currently-reading 3.88 2016 The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life
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]]> <![CDATA[A Child Called "It" (Dave Pelzer, #1)]]> 60748 Also see: Alternate Cover Editions for this ISBN [ACE]
ACE #1

This book chronicles the unforgettable account of one of the most severe child abuse cases in California history. It is the story of Dave Pelzer, who was brutally beaten and starved by his emotionally unstable, alcoholic mother: a mother who played tortuous, unpredictable games〞games that left him nearly dead. He had to learn how to play his mother's games in order to survive because she no longer considered him a son, but a slave; and no longer a boy, but an "it." Dave's bed was an old army cot in the basement, and his clothes were torn and raunchy. When his mother allowed him the luxury of food, it was nothing more than spoiled scraps that even the dogs refused to eat. The outside world knew nothing of his living nightmare. He had nothing or no one to turn to, but his dreams kept him alive〞dreams of someone taking care of him, loving him and calling him their son.]]> 184 Dave Pelzer Alli 0 4.13 1995 A Child Called "It" (Dave Pelzer, #1)
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]]> Where the Wild Things Are 19543 38 Maurice Sendak 0099408392 Alli 0 4.25 1963 Where the Wild Things Are
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]]> Green Eggs and Ham 23772
Originally created by Dr. Seuss, Beginner Books encourage children to read all by themselves, with simple words and illustrations that give clues to their meaning.]]> 64 Dr. Seuss 0394800168 Alli 0 4.31 1960 Green Eggs and Ham
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]]> Charlotte＊s Web 24178 Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children's literature that is "just about perfect." This high-quality paperback features vibrant illustrations colorized by Rosemary Wells!

Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter.

E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. This edition contains newly color illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books.]]> 184 E.B. White 0064410935 Alli 0 4.20 1952 Charlotte＊s Web
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]]> The Diary of a Young Girl 48855
In 1942, with the Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish girl and her family fled their home in Amsterdam and went into hiding. For the next two years, until their whereabouts were betrayed to the Gestapo, the Franks and another family lived cloistered in the ※Secret Annexe§ of an old office building. Cut off from the outside world, they faced hunger, boredom, the constant cruelties of living in confined quarters, and the ever-present threat of discovery and death. In her diary Anne Frank recorded vivid impressions of her experiences during this period. By turns thoughtful, moving, and surprisingly humorous, her account offers a fascinating commentary on human courage and frailty and a compelling self-portrait of a sensitive and spirited young woman whose promise was tragically cut short.
--back cover]]> 283 Anne Frank Alli 0 to-read 4.19 1947 The Diary of a Young Girl
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]]> <![CDATA[The Ultimate Fluid Pouring & Painting Project Book: Inspiration and Techniques for using Alcohol Inks, Acrylics, Resin, and more; Create colorful paintings, ... agate slices, vases, vessels & more]]> 48928410 Discover and master theses fun, creative, and colorful methods with ten projects, including paintings, vases, mugs, cheeseboards, and more.Fluid pouring and painting can result in beautiful, organic, and abstract designs that can be captured on special papers, canvas and board substrates, used to make gorgeous lampshades, poured into molds or dishes to create coasters, geodes, and agate slices, and can even be formed into vases, vessels, and bowls. Join mixed-media artist and international instructor Jane Monteith, a master of the fluid artforms and creator of the stunningly beautiful and popular paintings called MOD Minis, in this wildly popular new art form.For both novice and experienced artists, this expressive book shares detailed, comprehensive techniques for working with high flow inks and acrylic paints. The Ultimate Fluid Pouring & Painting Project Book guides you through a variety of different fluid projects, from fluid-painted collage to resin-poured paints on different substrates. You to use various tools and solutions to create beautiful colors and textures on paper.Learn how to work with resin and avoid common mistakes to produce a flawless finish.Gain an understanding of basic color theory and which color combinations go hand in hand to create elegant designs.Become knowledgeable on what types of products to use to create various effects.Understand how to seal and protect your work for years to come.With these creative projects, you＊ll be making your own beautiful fluid artwork in no time!]]> 146 Jane Monteith Alli 0 to-read 4.60 The Ultimate Fluid Pouring & Painting Project Book: Inspiration and Techniques for using Alcohol Inks, Acrylics, Resin, and more; Create colorful paintings, ... agate slices, vases, vessels & more
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]]> Our Twisted Fates 61121095 How far would you go to track down the person who killed your child? Two years after her three-year-old daughter is killed in an unsolved hit-and-run, Tessa Clifton is caught up in a devastating car accident that leaves her neighbour＊s husband in a coma. Trapped in the same hospital Tessa relates the series of events that led her to find the person who killed her daughter. What remains unclear however, is how they both ended up in the same accident and who else was involved.]]> 281 Jodi Bush Alli 0 to-read 4.18 Our Twisted Fates
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]]> <![CDATA[Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self]]> 58395060
In the aftermath of stress, disappointment, and trauma, people often fall into survival mode, even while a part of them longs for more. Juggling multiple demands and responsibilities keeps them busy, but not healed. As a survivor of sexual assault, racism, and evacuation from a civil war in Liberia, Dr. Thema Bryant knows intimately the work involved in healing. Having made the journey herself, in addition to guiding others as a clinical psychologist and ordained minister, Dr. Thema shows you how to reconnect with your authentic self and reclaim your time, your voice, your life.

Signs of disconnection from self can take many forms, including people-pleasing, depression, anxiety, and resentment. Healing starts with recognizing and expressing emotions in an honest way and reconnecting with the neglected parts of yourself, but it can＊t be done in a vacuum. Dr. Thema gives you the tools to meaningfully connect with your larger community, even if you face racism and sexism, heartbreak, grief, and trauma. Rather than shrinking in the face of life＊s difficulties, you will discover in Homecoming the therapeutic approaches and spiritual practices to live a more expansive life characterized by empowerment, healthier relationships, gratitude, and a deeper sense of purpose.]]> 230 Thema Bryant-Davis 059341831X Alli 0 to-read 4.37 Homecoming: Overcome Fear and Trauma to Reclaim Your Whole, Authentic Self
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]]> <![CDATA[Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking]]> 40102 The Tipping Point a classic, Blink changes the way you'll understand every decision you make. Never again will you think about thinking the same way.

Malcolm Gladwell redefined how we understand the world around us. Now, in Blink, he revolutionizes the way we understand the world within. Blink is a book about how we think without thinking, about choices that seem to be made in an instant - in the blink of an eye - that actually aren't as simple as they seem. Why are some people brilliant decision makers, while others are consistently inept? Why do some people follow their instincts and win, while others end up stumbling into error? How do our brains really work - in the office, in the classroom, in the kitchen, and in the bedroom? And why are the best decisions often those that are impossible to explain to others?

In Blink we meet the psychologist who has learned to predict whether a marriage will last, based on a few minutes of observing a couple; the tennis coach who knows when a player will double-fault before the racket even makes contact with the ball; the antiquities experts who recognize a fake at a glance. Here, too, are great failures of "blink": the election of Warren Harding; "New Coke"; and the shooting of Amadou Diallo by police. Blink reveals that great decision makers aren't those who process the most information or spend the most time deliberating, but those who have perfected the art of "thin-slicing" - filtering the very few factors that matter from an overwhelming number of variables.]]> 296 Malcolm Gladwell 0316010669 Alli 0 to-read 3.97 2005 Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking
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]]> <![CDATA[Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine]]> 31434883 No one＊s ever told Eleanor that life should be better than fine

Meet Eleanor Oliphant: she struggles with appropriate social skills and tends to say exactly what she＊s thinking. Nothing is missing in her carefully timetabled life of avoiding unnecessary human contact, where weekends are punctuated by frozen pizza, vodka, and phone chats with Mummy.

But everything changes when Eleanor meets Raymond, the bumbling and deeply unhygienic IT guy from her office. When she and Raymond together save Sammy, an elderly gentleman who has fallen, the three rescue one another from the lives of isolation that they had been living. Ultimately, it is Raymond＊s big heart that will help Eleanor find the way to repair her own profoundly damaged one. If she does, she'll learn that she, too, is capable of finding friendship〞and even love〞after all.

Smart, warm, uplifting, Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine is the story of an out-of-the-ordinary heroine whose deadpan weirdness and unconscious wit make for an irresistible journey as she realizes. . .

the only way to survive is to open your heart.]]> 336 Gail Honeyman 0735220689 Alli 0 to-read 4.21 2017 Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine
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]]> The Story of My Life 821611 240 Helen Keller 0553213873 Alli 0 to-read 4.08 1902 The Story of My Life
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]]> Becoming 38746485
In her memoir, a work of deep reflection and mesmerizing storytelling, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her〞from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world＊s most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it〞in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations〞and whose story inspires us to do the same.]]> 426 Michelle Obama 1524763136 Alli 0 to-read 4.42 2018 Becoming
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]]> Just Kids 341879 Just Kids, Patti Smith's first book of prose, the legendary American artist offers a never-before-seen glimpse of her remarkable relationship with photographer Robert Mapplethorpe in the epochal days of New York City and the Chelsea Hotel in the late sixties and seventies. An honest and moving story of youth and friendship, Smith brings the same unique, lyrical quality to Just Kids as she has to the rest of her formidable body of work--from her influential 1975 album Horses to her visual art and poetry.]]> 304 Patti Smith Alli 0 to-read 4.19 2010 Just Kids
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]]> <![CDATA[South to America: A Journey Below the Mason Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation]]> 55276620
We all think we know the South. Even those who have never lived there can rattle off a list of signifiers: the Civil War, Gone with the Wind, the Ku Klux Klan, plantations, football, Jim Crow, slavery. But the idiosyncrasies, dispositions, and habits of the region are stranger and more complex than much of the country tends to acknowledge. In South to America, Imani Perry shows that the meaning of American is inextricably linked with the South, and that our understanding of its history and culture is the key to understanding the nation as a whole.

This is the story of a Black woman and native Alabaman returning to the region she has always called home and considering it with fresh eyes. Her journey is full of detours, deep dives, and surprising encounters with places and people. She renders Southerners from all walks of life with sensitivity and honesty, sharing her thoughts about a troubling history and the ritual humiliations and joys that characterize so much of Southern life.

Weaving together stories of immigrant communities, contemporary artists, exploitative opportunists, enslaved peoples, unsung heroes, her own ancestors, and her lived experiences, Imani Perry crafts a tapestry unlike any other. With uncommon insight and breathtaking clarity, South to America offers an assertion that if we want to build a more humane future for the United States, we must center our concern below the Mason-Dixon Line.]]> 410 Imani Perry 0062977407 Alli 0 to-read 3.96 2022 South to America: A Journey Below the Mason Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation
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]]> <![CDATA[Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear]]> 24453082 Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy.]]> 276 Elizabeth Gilbert 1594634718 Alli 0 currently-reading 3.95 2015 Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear
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]]> The War of Art 1319 168 Steven Pressfield 0446691437 Alli 0 to-read 3.95 2002 The War of Art
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]]> <![CDATA[Find More Time: How to Get Things Done at Home, Organize Your Life, and Feel Great About It]]> 372520
The Productivity Pro? helps you determine what you have under control and where you need to improve. Are you good at managing your bills but can＊t find time to exercise? Do you get your kids to all their activities but end up constantly behind on laundry? Laura Stack shows you how to improve every area of your life.

Whether you need help on just a few things or feel like your life is totally out of control, Find More Time will help you organize your space, time, and information to reduce your stress and create and sustain a productive home environment, so you＊ll have more time to enjoy your life.]]> 326 Laura Stack 0767922026 Alli 0 to-read 3.46 2006 Find More Time: How to Get Things Done at Home, Organize Your Life, and Feel Great About It
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]]> <![CDATA[Eight Steps to Happiness: The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness]]> 221644 294 Kelsang Gyatso 0948006625 Alli 0 to-read 4.20 2000 Eight Steps to Happiness: The Buddhist Way of Loving Kindness
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