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A New York Times Bestseller What makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? In their “captivating” (The Wall Street Journal) book, the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, show that...
“Vets have a kind of double vision on the human experience. They see us as the clients who bring in the patients and pay the bill, but they also see our sins, flaws, and weirdness reflected in our animals. Dr. Skaggs recognized early on that this was a rich source of...
A comprehensive history of the continent, "full of engaging and attention-catching information about North America's geology, climate, and paleontology" (The Washington Post Book World). Here, "the rock star of modern science" tells the unforgettable story of the...
A sharp and delightful celebration of libraries around the world, and throughout time—for the passionate bibliophile and literary historian. “Excellent . . . Tracks the history of that greatest of all cultural institutions.” —The Washington Post Libraries are much...
The Success Paradox is the improbable story of a life and business transformed, told in a warmly authentic style that says: “I hit rock bottom, I surrendered, I began doing the opposite of what I’d been doing before, miracles happened, and here’s what you can learn...
From the "preeminent historian of Reconstruction" (New York Times Book Review), the prize-winning classic work on the post-Civil War period that shaped modern America.Eric Foner's "masterful treatment of one of the most complex periods of American history" (New...
Over 2 Million Copies Sold!#1 New York Times Bestseller#1 Wall Street Journal Bestseller#1 USA Today Bestseller#1 BusinessWeek BestsellerFully updated and revised for today’s world, David Bach’s timeless, no-budget, no-discipline, no-nonsense system to help people...
The author of the international bestseller Happiness makes a passionate case for altruism -- and why we need it now more than ever.In Happiness, Matthieu Ricard demonstrated that true happiness is not tied to fleeting moments or sensations, but is an enduring state of...
The author of The Willpower Instinct delivers a controversial and groundbreaking new book that overturns long-held beliefs about stress. Â More than forty-four percent of Americans admit to losing sleep over stress. And while most of us do everything we can to reduce...
Whether you are near the top of the ladder or still have a ways to climb, this book serves as an essential guide to help you eliminate your dysfunctions and move to where you want to go. Marshall Goldsmith is an expert at helping global leaders overcome their...
