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Why read : selected writings 2001-2021 / by Self, Will,author.;
"From the Booker-shortlisted author of Umbrella, a world-girdling collection of writings inspired by a life lived in and for literature. From one of the most unusual and distinctive writers working today, dubbed "the most daring and delightful novelist of his generation" by The Guardian, Will Self's Why Read is a cornucopia of thoughtful and brilliantly witty essays on writing and literature. Self takes us with him: from the foibles of his typewriter repairman to the irradiated exclusion zone of Chernobyl, to the Australian outback, and to literary forms past and future. With his characteristic intellectual brio, Self aims his inimitable eye at titans of literature like Woolf, Kafka, Orwell, and Conrad. He writes movingly on W. G. Sebald's childhood in Germany and provocatively describes the elevation of William S. Burroughs's Junky from shocking pulp novel to beloved cult classic. Self also expands on his regular column in Literary Hub to ask readers how, what, and ultimately why we should read in an ever-changing world. Whether he is writing on the rise of the bookshelf as an item of furniture in the nineteenth century or on the impossibility of Googling his own name in a world lived online, Self's trademark intoxicating prose and mordant, energetic humor infuse every piece. A book that examines how the human stream of consciousness flows into and out of literature, Why Read will satisfy both old and new readers of this icon of contemporary literature"--
Subjects: Essays.;
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Living in the light : yoga for self-realization / by Chopra, Deepak,author.; Platt-Finger, Sarah,author.;
"Deepak Chopra's groundbreaking guide to the philosophy and practice of Yoga will help you reach your highest potential and a deeper understanding of self"--
Subjects: Self.; Self-realization.; Yoga; Yoga;
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Everything and nothing at all : essays / by Wills, Jenny Heijun,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."From Hilary Weston Prize-winning author Jenny Heijun Wills comes a new collection of piercing, breathtaking essays on beauty, identity, and language -- as well as the grey zones that exist between and within these notions of self. As an adoptee, Jenny Heijun Wills has spent her life navigating the spaces of race and ethnicity. As a polyamorous, pansexual femme, she occupies a liminality between family -- adopted, biological, chosen -- and "freedom;" queerness and heteronormativity; monogamy and a constellation of love. As a person who self-harms to cope with mental illness, she moves between the desire to be beautiful and the urge to make herself ugly, preening in the limelight while daily wishing her body would disappear. And as a parent with a lifelong eating disorder, her love language is to feed, but she finds it near-impossible to consume anything herself. These facets of Jenny's personhood have served as both the anchors she has clung to, in the time before self-discovery and understanding, and the harsh parameters of what others now imagine she can be. Everything and Nothing At All weaves together literary criticism, cultural context, and personal history into a staggering tapestry of knowledge. Yet Jenny is acutely aware of the cost of this knowledge: the more she uncovers, the more parts of herself she must reconcile. And though she is guided by those who came before -- her Korean grandmother, Theresa Hak Kyung Cha, even Emily Brontë, when read with intention -- and the lovers she has sewn into her life, they cannot shield her from the combined weight of this knowledge. It feels at once like everything she has been seeking in order to set herself free, and that which threatens to extinguish her, one day, into nothing at all. Devastating, illuminating, and beautifully crafted, these essays breathe life into the ambiguities and excesses of Jenny's life, where she lingers always at the intersections within the intersections of identity."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Essays.; Personal narratives.; Wills, Jenny Heijun.; Body image.; Pansexual people; Self-perception.; Authors, Canadian (English);
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The self-sufficient life and how to live it / by Seymour, John,1914-2004,author.; Sutherland, Will,1945-author.; Seymour, John,1914-2004.New Complete Book of Self-Suffiency.; Seymour, John,1914-2004.New Self-Suffient Gardener.; Waters, Alice,writer of foreword.;
Subjects: Handbooks and manuals.; Agriculture; Home economics, Rural; Organic farming; Sustainable agriculture.; Vegetable gardening; Country life;
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Summits of self / by Mallory, Alan,1984-author.;
"Your own personal Everest is waiting for you to climb it. We all have mountains to climb. Some we climb by choice; others rise before us without warning. All require skill, preparation, and determination to conquer. In this guide, speaker, author, performance coach, and mountain climber Alan Mallory-whose family was the first to scale Mount Everest together-draws on his personal and professional experiences to lead you through seven summits that will lead to stronger mental health, resilience, and fulfilment. With practical steps and actionable ideas for scaling new heights, you'll learn to shed your perceived limitations, and gain the confidence to find new footholds in your professional and personal climb. As you scale the summits of self-knowledge, self-motivation, self-balance, self-regulation, self-respect, self-resilience, and self-actualization, you'll not only gain the skills to soar higher than before-you'll also gain a better sense of who you are and what drives you. Along the way, you'll learn to carve a path toward a kinder, healthier, and more productive relationship with yourself and the world around you."--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Motivation (Psychology); Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-help techniques.;
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Second self / by McCormack, Una,author.;
"Following the explosive events seen in season one of Star Trek: Picard, Raffi Musiker finds herself torn between returning to her old life as a Starfleet Intelligence officer or something a little more tame--teaching at the Academy, perhaps. The decision is made for her though when a message from an old contact--a Romulan spy--is received, asking for immediate aid. With the help of Elnor and assistance from Jean-Luc Picard, Raffi decides to take on this critical mission--and quickly learns that past sins never stay buried. Finding the truth will be complicated, and deadly ..."--
Subjects: Science fiction.; Novels.; Picard, Jean-Luc (Fictitious character), 2305-2399; Intelligence officers;
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Moral Ambition : How to Stop Wasting Your Talent and Start Making a Difference. by Bregman, Rutger.;
Moral ambition is the will to be among the best, but with different measures of success. Not a fancy title, fat salary, or corner office, but a career dedicated to the best solutions to the world's biggest problems. This book is a bold manifesto daring us to harness our talents and transform our idealism into action, all with the goal of making the world a wildly better place. From the author of 'Humankind' and 'Utopia for Realists'.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: SELF-HELP / Personal Growth / Success; SELF-HELP / Self-Management / General; SOCIAL SCIENCE;
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This monk wears heels : be who you are / by Nishimura, Kodo,author.;
It is too easy to limit ourselves for fear of what other people will think. The message of this book is that we can choose to love our uniqueness -- and that our diversity offers hope for the world. This is a guide to self-love, self-acceptance and taking a Buddhist approach to life. Kodo Nishimura reveals how inclusive the Buddhist teachings really are -- and that yes, it is possible to be a Buddhist monk and do makeup and wear sparkly earrings.
Subjects: Nishimura, Kodo.; Buddhism.; Self-actualization (Psychology);
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Understanding and responding to self-harm : the one-stop guide : practical advice for anybody affected by self-harm / by House, Allan,author.;
Many of us have self-harmed, and even more will know someone who has. But few of us may understand why, or know what to do to help ourselves, friends or family in similar situations. It can be a very isolating experience. Understanding and Responding to Self-Harm aims to fill this gap, providing practical information and support for anyone who has an experience of self-harm. Showing the various forms self-harm can take, the book explores the reasons behind it, and offers advice on self-management, support to others, and what services are available. Full of clear, thoughtful advice for those who may be thinking of harming themselves, or have already done so, as well as guidance for families and friends on helpful strategies and responses - and ones to avoid - this book uses evidence from research and direct experience to provide an essential resource.
Subjects: Self-injurious behavior.;
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Greening your cottage or vacation property : reduce your recreational footprint / by Bartley, Joan,author.; Bartley, Tracy,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."It's difficult to stay green and environmentally friendly all the time, especially when on vacation. That is until now. It turns out there are lots of things a mindful cottage or vacation property owner can do to not only fully enjoy the great outdoors, but also preserve it. Long time cottage owners and environmentalists, mother and daughter Joan and Tracy Bartley, show us how their family--and now yours--can not only vacation in an environmentally friendly way, but turn your time away into a teaching experience, enhancing your time together with exercises and practices that will truly reduce your environmental impact."--
Subjects: Sustainable living.; Vacation homes.;
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