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Why time flies : a mostly scientific investigation
by Alan Burdick
The award-winning author of Out of Eden presents an intimate exploration of how life is organized around time and its conflicting perceptions, drawing on international travels and research lab visits where he witnessed fascinating time-altering phenomena.
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The little book of hygge : Danish secrets to happy living
by Meik Wiking
A guide to the Danish philosophy of well-being shares advice and ideas for taking healthy breaks, living in the moment, creating positive atmospheres, building relationships and finding the richness of life in everyday small comforts.
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The nature fix : why nature makes us happier, healthier, and more creative
by Florence Williams
An investigation into the restorative benefits of nature draws on cutting-edge research and the author's explorations with international nature therapy programs to examine the relationship between nature and human cognition, mood and creativity. By the award-winning author of Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History.
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The enlightened college applicant : a new approach to the search and admissions process
by Andrew Belasco
Belasco and Bergman, cofounders of education consulting firm College Transitions, have put together a friendly, easy-to-follow guide for approaching the overwhelming topic of higher education. The authors give parents a bird's-eye perspective of the college admissions landscape, discussing the financial realities of college education along with practical advice for helping children identify colleges that are right for them.
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The earth is weeping : the epic story of the Indian wars for the American West
by Peter Cozzens
A history of the struggle between white forces and Native Americans over the fate of the post-Civil War West details the deconstruction of tribal culture to establish the modern U.S., covering such topics as the conditions endured by frontier soldiers and the ethical quandaries of military officials who sympathized with Native adversaries. 15 maps.
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Six encounters with Lincoln : a president confronts democracy and its demons
by Elizabeth Brown Pryor
A Lincoln Prize-winning historian and author of Reading the Man explores the psychology, characters and leadership of the 16th President as evidenced by six lesser-known encounters with his constituents, from an awkward meeting with Army officers on the eve of the Civil War to a White House conversation with a fierce abolitionist.
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Power play : how video games can save the world
by Asi Burak
Explores how the Games for Change movement, which uses games as a platform to engage players in current social issues, is spearheading humanitarian and educational efforts around the globe in collaboration with White House, NASA, World Bank and The United Nations.
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No barriers : a blind man's journey to kayak the Grand Canyon
by Erik Weihenmayer
The first blind person to reach the summit of Mount Everest describes his solo trek kayaking the Colorado River and discusses how a person’s inner light, sometimes snuffed out through injury, disease or tragedy, can be ignited through courage and taking risks.
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Let me out : unlock your creative mind and bring your ideas to life
by Peter Himmelman
An award-winning musician turned communications expert behind the company Big Muse, using science-based techniques plus methods designed to unlock creative potential, shows readers how to open their minds and unite both left and right-brained thinking in order to achieve personal and professional goals.
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A country between : making a home where both sides of Jerusalem collide
by Stephanie Saldana
Showing us how love can pick up the broken pieces of our lives and make us feel whole, the author and her new husband, Frederic, start a new life on Nablus Road, where the fractious sides of Palestinian and Israeli Jerusalem collide—and where they are forced, as a family, to redefine their lives, their love and the place they call home, which is rife with violence.
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