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In this wonderfully evocative volume, following the outstanding success of The Hornet's Nest, Christmas in Plains, and his classic, An Hour Before Daylight, Jimmy Carter shows us the things that matter most, the simple relaxed days and nights that he has enjoyed with family and friends through the years and across generations. Here are lively and witty accounts of exploring the outdoors with his father and with black playmates, making furniture and...
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In July 2015, a young black woman named Sandra Bland was pulled over for a minor traffic violation in rural Texas. Minutes later she was arrested and jailed. Three days later, she committed suicide in her cell. What went wrong? Talking to Strangers is all about what happens when we encounter people we don't know, why it often goes awry, and what it says about us. How do we make sense of the unfamiliar? Why are we so bad at judging someone, reading...
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Vintage Books
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English
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"Life can be hard: your lover cheats on you; you lose a family member; you can't pay the bills. And it can be great: you've had the hottest sex of your life; you get that plum job; you muster the courage to write your novel. Sugar--the once-anonymous online columnist at The Rumpus, now revealed as Cheryl Strayed, author of the bestselling memoir Wild--is the person thousands turn to for advice. [This book] brings the best of Dear Sugar together in...
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Cookies volume 1
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English
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Uses cookies to describes the right way of life, interpreting fair and unfair, patient, cooperate, and respect.
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Golden Books
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English
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A whimsical guide to life for adult fans of classic Little Golden Books combines lighthearted advice with nostalgic illustrations that convey such nuggets of wisdom as "Don't forget to enjoy your wedding!," "Be a hugger," and "Sweatpants are bad for morale."
11) Hablar con extranos: por que es crucial (y tan dificil) leer las intenciones de los desconocidos
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Taurus
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Primera edicion.
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Español
12) The universe is calling you: connecting with essence to live with positive energy, love, and power
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St. Martin's Essentials
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First edition.
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English
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"In The Universe is Calling You: Connecting with Essence to Live with Energy, Love, and Power, America's beloved psychic, Char Margolis, introduces readers to the vital energy of Essence. Essence is the fundamental, universal, loving energy that connects the entire universe and all its living things. This universal loving goodness binds us all together in an intimate and powerful way. Char shows readers how to tap into the power of Essence and draw...
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Warner Books
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English
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The true story of a prominent psychiatrist, his young patient, and the past-life therapy that changed both their lives. Now, drawing on the wisdom of the spirit guides who shape our destinies, bestselling author Brian Weiss reveals the miraculous potential of love. You'll hear the intimate and startling testimonies of real people that express a profound yet simple truth, one that comes form the eternal souls around us.
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Random House Mondadori
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1a edition.
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Español
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A psychotherapist offers advice on how to deal with common questions in human behavior, child rearing, interpersonal relations, and other topics ranging from the differences between the sexes to choosing a good therapist.
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Workman Publishing
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Revised and updated.
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English
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"The phenomenon returns! Originally published in 1987, The Book of Questions, a New York Times bestseller, has been completely revised and updated to incorporate the myriad cultural shifts and hot-button issues of the past twenty-five years, making it current and even more appealing. This is a book for personal growth, a tool for deepening relationships, a lively conversation starter for the family dinner table, a fun way to pass the time in the...
18) Brave enough
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Alfred A. Knopf
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English
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"From the best-selling author of Wild, a collection of quotes--drawn from the wide range of her writings--that capture her wisdom, courage, and outspoken humor, presented in a gift-sized package that's as irresistible to give as it is to receive. Around the world, thousands of people have found inspiration in the words of Cheryl Strayed, who in her three prior books and in her 'Dear Sugar' columns has shared the twists and trials of her remarkable...
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Seal Press
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First edition.
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English
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"Filled with dry humor, sharp wit, and motherly care, Karen Duffy offers timeless pearls of wisdom. When she was diagnosed with a life-threatening neurological disease, she decided that to survive, she had to learn to laugh. In adulthood and motherhood, she has found that she has earned more than her fair share of wisdom and wisecracks to offer her teenage son. These are her stories, advice, and insights that have helped her embrace all that her whirlwind...
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