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Wandering through life : a memoir / by Leon, Donna,author.;
"In a series of vignettes full of affection, irony, and good humor, Donna Leon narrates a remarkable life she feels has rather more happened to her than been planned. Following a childhood in the company of her New Jersey family, with frequent visits to her grandfather's farm and its beloved animals, and summers spent selling homegrown tomatoes by the roadside, Leon got her first taste of the classical music and opera that would enrich her life. She also developed a yen for adventure. In 1976, she made the spontaneous decision to teach English in Iran, before finding herself swept up in the early days of the 1979 Revolution. After teaching stints in China and Saudi Arabia, she finally landed in Venice. Leon vividly animates her decades-long love affair with Italy, from her first magical dinner when serving as a chaperone to a friend, to the hunt for the perfect cappuccino, to the warfare tactics of grandmothers doing their grocery shopping at the Rialto Market. Some things remain constant throughout the decades: her adoration of opera, especially Handel's vocal music, and her advocacy for the environment, embodied in her passion for bees -- which informs the surprising crux of the Brunetti mystery Earthly Remains. Even as mass tourism takes its toll on the patience of residents, Leon's passion for Venice remains unchanged: its outrageous beauty and magic still captivate her. Having recently celebrated her eightieth birthday, Leon poignantly confronts the dual challenges and pleasures of aging. Complete with a brief letter dissuading those hoping to meet Guido Brunetti at the Questura, and always suffused with music, food, and her sharp sense of humor, Wandering through Life offers Donna Leon at her most personal."--
Subjects: Biographies.; Autobiographies.; Personal narratives.; Handel, George Frideric, 1685-1759.; Leon, Donna.; Authors, American; English teachers.; Music appreciation.; Women authors;
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The life brief : a playbook for no-regrets living / by Wan, Bonnie,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Based on the business world's most-used organizational tool, this essential guide for aligning life with your personal, professional, cultural and spiritual dreams features three phases to help you identify your core values and align every are of your life with them so you can feel fulfilled every day.
Subjects: Conduct of life.; Decision making.; Self-actualization (Psychology); Self-realization.;
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Life is good : the book : how to live with purpose & enjoy the ride / by Jacobs, Bert,1964-author.; Jacobs, John,1968-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."From Life is Good founders and brothers Bert and John Jacobs, this inspiring book of wisdom outlines the ten key "superpowers" readers need to live their best lives. Based on the brothers' personal and professional journey, this whimsically illustrated guide captures the unique voice and profound optimism that is the foundation of their beloved T-shirt and apparel company, now worth more than $100 million. Life Is Good: The Book will inspire readers of all ages and passions to discover--and embrace--the good in their lives. Entertaining yet profound, easygoing yet powerful, this engaging book reveals how to tap into the hidden power of optimism. Beginning with their upbringing in working class Boston and following the arc of their lives from postgrad wanderlust to the birth of a small business, Bert and John use their experiences to illuminate the ten superpowers on which optimism is founded--from humor and compassion to gratitude and authenticity. Capturing their buoyant, community-focused outlook and supplementing with top-ten lists and the company's iconic stick-figure illustrations, this book doesn't preach. Instead, it offers lighthearted, practical self-help that will inspire and empower readers to embrace their lives with delight and daring"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Jacobs, Bert, 1964-; Jacobs, John, 1968-; Life Is Good (Firm); Businesspeople; Clothing trade; Optimism.;
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Run for your life : a novel / by Patterson, James,1947-author.; Ledwidge, Michael,author.;
A calculating killer who calls himself The Teacher is taking on New York City, killing the powerful and the arrogant. Discovering a secret pattern to The Teacher's lessons, Detective Mike Bennett realizes he has just hours to save New York from the greatest disaster in history.
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Bennett, Michael (Fictitious character); Rich people; Serial murderers;
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The good life : lessons from the world's longest scientific study of happiness / by Waldinger, Robert J.,1951-author.; Schulz, Mark,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising answer is: relationships. The stronger our relationships, the more likely we are to live happy, satisfying, and overall healthier lives. In fact, the Harvard Study of Adult Development reveals that the strength of our connections with others can predict the health of both our bodies and our brains as we go through life. The invaluable insights in this book emerge from the revealing personal stories of hundreds of participants in the Harvard Study as they were followed year after year for their entire adult lives, and this wisdom is bolstered by research findings from this and many other studies. Relationships in all their forms-friendships, romantic partnerships, families, coworkers, tennis partners, book club members, Bible study groups-all contribute to a happier, healthier life"--
Subjects: Harvard Study of Adult Development.; Happiness; Quality of life; Relationship quality.; Well-being;
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King : a life / by Eig, Jonathan,author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."The first full biography in decades, "King" mixes revelatory and exhaustive new research with brisk and accessible storytelling to forge the definitive life for our times"--
Subjects: Biographies.; King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968.; African American Baptists; African American civil rights workers; African Americans; African Americans; Civil rights movements; Civil rights workers;
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Maktub : an inspirational companion to The alchemist / by Coelho, Paulo,author.; Costa, Margaret Jull,translator.; translation of:Coelho, Paulo.Maktub.English.;
From one of the greatest writers of our age comes a collection of stories and parables unlocking the mysteries of the human condition. Gathered from Paulo Coelhos daily column of the same name, 'Maktub' invites seekers on a journey of faith, self-reflection, and transformation. As Paulo Coelho explains, Maktub is not a book of advice - but an exchange of experiences.
Subjects: Short stories.; Conduct of life; God; Life; Spiritual life;
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Designing your life : how to build a well-lived, joyful life / by Burnett, William(Consulting professor of design),author.; Evans, David J.(David John),1953-author.;
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects: Decision making.; Design; Self-realization.; Vocational guidance.;
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A butterfly's life / by Lawrence, Ellen,1967-;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 24) and index.LSC
Subjects: Butterflies;
© c2012., Bearport Pub.,
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Life in pieces. [videorecording] / by Brandt, Betsy,actor.; Brolin, James,1940-actor.; Hanks, Colin,1977-actor.; Lowe, Chad,1968-television director.; Wiest, Dianne,actor.; Twentieth Century-Fox Film Corporation,publisher.;
LIFE IN PIECES is a comedy about one big happy family and their sometimes awkward, often hilarious and ultimately beautiful milestone moments as told by its various members. Of the three siblings, middle child Matt has finally married his true love, Colleen. The coddled youngest brother, Greg, and his wife, Jen, are struggling to find the balance between work and raising their toddler. The eldest, Heather, and her husband, Tim, have their hands full with three children. To make matters crazier, their oldest son and his wife are living on their property in a tiny house. Their parents are Joan, the family's adoring matriarch who would do anything for her kids - as long as she agrees with it - and John, the gregarious patriarch who's searching for ways to spend more time with his family.14A.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Television comedies.; Television programs.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Adult children; Families; Milestones; Parent and adult child;
For private home use only.
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