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Publisher
North Point Press
Pub. Date
1989
Language
English
Description
"Conceived as a novelistic journey through the worlds of California, West of the West offers a vivid and diverse collection of writings on the state where extremes of every sort are dramatically evident in the weather, geography, and people. This richly fascinating collection represents the experience of California both physical and metaphysical, in fiction, poetry, essays, travel writing, confessions, reportage, and social criticism. The authors...
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Author
Language
English
Description
"A by-the-book literary agent must decide if happily ever after is worth changing her whole life for in this insightful, delightful new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation. Nora Stephens life is books-she's read them all-and she is not that type of heroine. Not the plucky one, not the laidback dream girl, and especially not the sweetheart. In fact, the only people Nora is a heroine for are...
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"From the legendary music producer, a savant at helping people connect with the wellsprings of their creativity, comes a beautifully crafted book, many years in the making, that offers that same deep wisdom to all of us. "I set out to write a book about what to do to make a great work of art. Instead, it revealed itself to be a book on how to be." -Rick Rubin Many famed music producers, however brilliant, become known for a particular sound which...
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"When was the last time you cried? Was it because you were sad? Or happy? Overwhelmed, or frustrated? Maybe from relief or from pride? Was it in public or in private? Did you feel better afterwards, or worse? The reasons that we cry--and the circumstances in which we shed a tear--are often surprising and beautiful. Sad Happens is a collective, multi-faceted archive of tears that captures the complexity and variety of these circumstances. We hear from...
7) Chicken soup for the soul: the joy of Christmas : 101 holiday tales of inspiration, love and wonder
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Anyone who loves this joyous time of year will love these heartwarming and entertaining stories of family bonding, holiday hijinks, community spirit, and family and religious traditions. A fantastic holiday gift and a great way to start the season!
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Christmas is in the air! Prepare to be inspired by these tales of giving, gratitude, and kindness. You'll also pick up some creative ways to make your own holidays even more special, with new plans for family fun, gift ideas, and activiities.
Author
Publisher
New Directions
Pub. Date
2011
Language
English
Description
Collection of most of Bolaño's newspaper columns, articles (many about other literary authors), prefaces, and texts of talks or speeches given by Bolaño during the last five years of his life. "Taken together, they make a surprisingly rounded whole ... a kind of fragmented 'autobiography.'"--
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Forgiveness is an amazing tool--it can transform your life in just one second if you decide that you want to use its power. There's a reason we refer to anger, resentment, and disappointment as "baggage." We carry it everywhere we go. We'd like nothing more than to drop it on the side of the road and forget about it. But how do we do that? How do we process the past and then leave it behind? These 101 revealing true stories show you how. Learn how...
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"This new collection is filled with heartwarming and entertaining anecdotes by grateful children, all in praise of the amazing woman who encourages them, supports them, and most importantly, loves them. These stories will brighten any mother's day, and show her that the kids were paying attention after all. Mom will laugh, cry and nod in recognition as she reads these heartwarming stories." --
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
There's something magical about moms. They always know the right thing to say or do, and somehow they do it all. Now it's time to say thanks. It's no secret that moms do it all. What is a secret is how they do it. Let Mom know how grateful you are--with this collection of stories lovingly selected from Chicken Soup for the Soul's library. Moms of all ages will enjoy these heartwarming, entertaining anecdotes about the magic it takes for moms to keep...
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"101 reasons to laugh out loud. If laughter is the best medicine, then this book is your prescription. Turn off the news and spend a few days not following current events. Instead, return to the basics -- humanity's ability to laugh at itself. Maybe you should even do a news cleanse for a few days! Hide under the covers and read these stories instead. Or read a chapter a day, or a story a day for 101 days. These pages contain the antidote to whatever...
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Life for our service members and their families is full of sacrifice, and the 101 stories in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Military Families pay tribute to these heroes. Anyone in military life will find inspiration, support, and appreciation in this collection of personal and grateful stories about the important role our members of the armed forces and their families play in serving our great country.
Publisher
Chicken Soup for the Soul, LLC
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Get into the holiday spirit with these magical stories of family and friends... giving and sharing... joy and blessings! Prepare to be inspired by these tales of giving, gratitude, and kindness. You'll also pick up some creative ways to make your own holidays even more special, with new plans for family fun, gift ideas, and recipes. These 101 real-life personal stories are filled with the cheer of the season. They'll leave you smiling and eager to...
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