Scholars and readers alike need little help identifying the infamous Bridget Jones or Carrie Bradshaw. While it is no stretch to say that these fictional characters are the most recognizable within th
Chick lit is the marketing label attributed to a surge of books published in the wake of Helen Fielding's Bridget Jones's Diary (1996) and Candace Bushnell's Sex and the City (1997). Branded by their
In recent times, 'Chick Lit' has risen to a certain level of prominence. This is the first book length study that looks into the distinctive features of this much-discussed genre.Chick Lit is examine
In recent times, Chick Lit has risen to a certain level of prominence. This is the first book length study that looks into the distinctive features of this much-discussed genre.Chick Lit is examined
Originally a euphemism for Princeton University’s Female Literary Tradition course in the 1980s, "chick lit" mutated from a movement in American women’s avant-garde fiction in the 19
Harzewski (English, U of New Hampshire) offers a scholarly dissection of "chick lit" from a post-feminist perspective. She anchors her study in analysis of the bestselling novel Bridget Jones' Diary a
This comprehensive guide to one of the newest genres is the first of its kind--it maps and describes more than 500 chick lit titles for today's 'tween and teen readers.
Cosmopolitan Culture and Consumerism in Chick Lit focuses on the literary phenomenon popularly known as chick lit, and the way in which this genre interfaces with magazines, self-help books, romantic
Cosmopolitan Culture and Consumerism in Chick Lit focuses on the literary phenomenon popularly known as chick lit, and the way in which this genre interfaces with magazines, self-help books, romantic
One of the hottest markets for new writers today, the women’s fiction genre called Chick Lit is attracting new authors daily. In Will Write for Shoes, veteran Chick Lit and romance author Cathy
With chick lit novels popping up on every bestseller list, millions of readers are all thinking the same thing: I could write this stuff and never go back to the office again! And here's the guide th
From the bestselling Bridget Jones's Diary that started the trend to the television sensation Sex and the City that captured it on screen, "chick lit" has become a major pop culture phenomenon. Bankin
New short stories from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie ‧ Aimee Bender ‧ Judy Budnitz ‧ Jennifer S. Davis ‧ Jennifer Egan ‧ Carolyn Ferrell ‧ Mary Gordon ‧ Cristina Henriquez ‧ Samantha Hunt ‧Binnie Kirshe
With chick lit novels popping up on every best seller list, millions of listeners are all thinking the same thing: I could write this stuff. I could write a best seller and never go back to the office
Heartbreak. Home. Gunshots.Former small town girl turned big city lawyer Lilly Atkins has tidily checked off her adult to-do list.× Prestigious law degree× Flourishing career × Designer wardrobe× Well
A long-awaited sequel to Chick 'n' Pug finds the irrepressible duo encountering a tall, drooling newcomer who ambles into their territory, steals Pug's favorite chew toy and compels Chick to come to t
Who says a little chick can’t make big, loud animal noises?Most little chicks barely make a peep, but not this little chick! While his brothers and sisters nestle close to their mother hen, this littl
A 2019 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award honoree and 2019 ALA Notable Children's Book, now in paperback! Join the dynamic duo as they learn to appreciate their differences:Fox and Chick don't always agr
Taking classic stories from Asia and the West, Pop! Lit for Kids reimagines them into easy-to-read stories that provide the perfect introduction to classic tales. The most well-loved stories from around the world have been adapted into a form that will excite and entertain children everywhere.Series features:
Lit for Little Hands: Les Misérables goes beyond your average classic literature primer and uses interactive elements, dialogue from the original manuscript, and adorable illustrations to bring this c
Newbery Honoree Cece Bell follows her offbeat Chick and Brain: Smell My Foot with an even wackier story for beginning readers, sure to elicit eye-rolling squeals of delight.Oh! Oh, oh, oh! Look what B
To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love. —Pride and Prejudice, Jane Austen Filled with interactive wheels and pull-tabs and lavishly illustrated, Lit for Little Hands: Pride a
Charlie is a little chick who has found a BIG egg! What could be inside? He gives it a little tap with his beak. What happens next? Open the pops and unfold the giant flap to find out in this cracking
【內容簡介】★丹尼爾．品克、亞當．格蘭特、麥爾坎．葛拉威爾、蘇珊．坎恩等重磅推薦！★新思潮俱樂部（Next Big Idea Book Club）必讀著作★韓國Yes24網路書店讀者好評9.9顆星比「心流」更強的人生突破法則！12個沉浸式工具，讓你的學習效率提升200％！※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※哈佛生醫工程創新實驗室創辦人，公開前所未有的潛能引爆法！破解分心、解鎖心流，讓大腦發亮的工具：LIT，引導你隨時能進入高度的沉浸體驗，行動力全開，為人生點燃火花！※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※※差點遭退學的學習落後生，變成擁有100多項專利的哈佛生醫教授！他，是怎麼做到的？完全沉浸LIT，就是點燃他成功之火的祕密！在資訊爆炸時代，我們很容易陷入壓力重重、難以專注的循環中，無法發揮潛能，過上有意義、有影響力的生活。在本書中，哈佛醫學院與麻省理工學院生物醫學工程系教授、生技創新者傑夫．卡普，傳授你即使在極度分心的環境中也能實現高度專注的祕訣。卡普童年時期曾因學習障礙和ADHD差點遭退學，但他憑藉多年的堅持努力，摸索出進入「心流」的訣竅。他開發出12種可以輕鬆實行、效果穩定不敗的「沉浸式工具」，幫助他進入高度覺察狀態，並在好奇心、熱情、創造力與自然的連結中，做出最有力的選擇。這些方法後來被他發展為「LIT」──Life Ignition Tools，人生點燃工具，並在日常生活與實驗室中反覆實踐與測試，創造出一項又一項醫學新發現，證明這些工具不僅能改變個人，也能啟動改變世界的力量。「LIT」指的是大腦像被點燃一樣，處於極度專注的狀態，此時大腦的神經元被活化，從fMRI腦部掃描中，甚至可以看到大腦像點燈般亮起。在LIT狀態中，我們不僅能發揮出最佳能力，還能鍛鍊出持久專注的「心智肌肉」，進入持續學習、成長與創造的正向循環能量流。卡普還親自訪談了多位諾貝爾獎得主、五度奪冠的美國記憶力冠軍、奧運獎牌得主、擁有敏銳洞察力的攝影師等在各自領域取得卓越成就的人士，將他們成功的祕訣融入這12種LIT專注工具中。隨著我們學習這些工具並內化於生活中，也會逐步發揮潛能、專注於真正重要的目標。如果你想突破外界雜訊、專注於最關鍵的事物，如果你渴望在各領域取得成功並實現顛覆性創新，那就把「LIT」當成你邁向成功的強大工具吧！本書教你如何：‧向內探索，連結內心真正重要的事物。‧
