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From one of our foremost psychologists, a trailblazing book that turns the idea of a good life on its head and urges us to embrace the transformative power of variety and experience.For many people, a good life is a stable life, a comfortable life that follows a well-trodden path. This is the case for Shigehiro Oishi's father, who has lived in a small mountain town in Japan for his entire life, putting his family's needs above his own, like his father and grandfather before him. But is a happy life, or even a meaningful life, also a good life?InLife in Three Dimensions, Shige Oishi enters into a debate that has animated psychology since 1984, when Ed Diener (Oishi's mentor) published a paper that launched happiness studies. A rival followed in 1989 with a model of a good life that focused on purpose and meaning instead. In recent years, Shige Oishi's award-winning work has proposed a third dimension to a good life:psychological richness,a concept that prioritizes curiosity, exploration

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Praised by Stephen King in Entertainment Weekly as “the coolest continuing series character now on offer,” Jack Reacher is back in a gripping new thriller from #1New York Times bestselling author Lee

The first monograph on the works of Patricia Urquiola, whose eclectic approach to product design and architecture has established her as one of the key figures in contemporary design. A superstar in

On an autumn day in 2006, on the Isle of Wight, Jack Luxton—once a Devon farmer, now the proprietor of a seaside caravan park—receives the news that his brother, Tom, not seen for years, has been kill

Stories you’ll never forget—just try—from literature’s favorite transgressive author Representing work that spans several years, Make Something Up is a compilation of 21 stories and one novella (some

Stories you'll never forget—just try—from literature's favorite transgressive authorRepresenting work that spans several years, Make Something Up is a compilation of 21 stories and o

The popular mother-daughter team behind the hit website TheCatholicCatalogue.com helps readers to discover, rediscover, and embrace some of the smells and tastes, sounds and sensations, holidays and s

"Stories you'll never forget--just try--from literature's favorite transgressive author. Representing work that spans several years, Make Something Up is a compilation of 21 stories and one novella (s

Paper Bots is a book that comes alive. With 20 unique robot designs, each with their own personality—such as the cantankerous Cranky Bot, the party-loving Pizza Bot, and the vintage Retro Bot—each Pap

"A heartfelt, funny, and all-together human novel about the best mistakes a person can make Jonathan and Rosie have been together so long they finish each other's sentences--so when he (finally) propo

From one of the stars of ABC’s Shark Tank and the host of QVC’s Clever & Unique Creations by Lori Greiner comes a hands-on, nuts-and-bolts guide to getting a new product or company off the ground

"A European Gone Girl." --The Wall Street JournalAn internationally bestselling phenomenon: the darkly suspenseful, highly controversial tale of two families struggling to make the hardest decision of

Featuring more than 100 recipes that are perfect for home cooks across the country, the New York Times bestselling duo, employing their signature vintage style and sass, take dinner to a new level wit

In The $100 Startup, Chris Guillebeau shows you how to lead of life of adventure, meaning and purpose – and earn a good living.Still in his early thirties, Chris is on the verge of completing a tour o

The Believer magazine presents a compendium of advice from producers, writers, and actors of The Daily Show, Saturday Night Live, Parks and Recreation, Late Show with David Letterman, The Hangover, an

Create an entire world of sophisticated projects using one simple skill.Absolutely anyone can sew in a straight line. And with this one skill and some basic guidance, television host and crafty expert

Canadian Living: Make It Tonight has been a trusted resource for home cooks since it was first published in 2007. Now it's time for a new look and some fresh inspiration. The 2nd edition features a se

For most of us, these prizewinning spelling bee words would be difficult to pronounce, let alone spell. We asked twenty-one of today’s most talented and inventive writers to go even further and pen a

Enjoy the expanded and updated editions of the best-selling "Lord" Bible Study Series from Kay Arthur. The "Lord" study series is an insightful, warm-hearted Bible study series designed to meet reade

Describes the compensation, prerequisites, perks, risks, and practical information associated with such unusual occupations as geisha, helicopter traffic reporter, pooper scooper, cryptographer, bicy

A mind-bending journey into the hidden world of fungi that will change your understanding of life on earth“One of those rare books that can truly change the way you see the world around you, Entangled

From the author of the blockbuster hit journals The 52 Lists Project and 52 Lists for Happiness, here is a home style book to help you express the creativity and style you already have! This book is

Humorous and wise, gritty and real, Brett Moran is a spiritual gangsta and knows the score about transformation. In Wake the F*ck Up he shares the tools and techniques he’s learnt on

Punch out, Fold up and...Voila! Instant Cuddle Buddy.Paper Cats-- the 5th in a series of books is a title that everyone will love. Each of the 10 unique cat designs are pre-cut, scored and perforated

The definitive Thai cookbook from a YouTube star! Growing up in Thailand, Pailin Chongchitnant spent her childhood with the kitchen as her playground. From a young age, she would linger by th

Equal parts design inspiration and manual, Please Make This Look Nicecombines interviews, writings, case studies, and personal ephemera from celebrated designers into a soli

A welcome companion to anyone suffering a great loss—20 inspiring craft projects to help work through grief, from the author ofReinvention.Grief and pain are universal experiences that touch everyone

A provocative, handpicked collection of relevant (and surprising) essential recipes for today’s cookWe have countless recipes at our disposal today, yet what are the real keepers—the ones that don’t j

Wonderfully accessible ideas for maintaining a stylish home, drawing on the ways French mothers and grandmothers manage their households. French houses ooze with charm—and their inhabitants, despite b

A fascinating account of Thomas Merton's conflicted relationship with his abbot, Dom James Fox—by an esteemed modern Merton scholar. In the 1950s and '60s, Thomas Merton, a monk of the Trappist monas

A vibrant, delectable cookbook that elevates making ice cream at home to an art form—with 75 original recipes. Lomelino's Ice Cream is a new resource for all things sweet, creamy, icy, indulgent, and

Paint, doodle, and sprinkle your way to stunning one-of-a-kind sweets. The world of Sweetapolita is sparkly and sprinkly and charming as can be, with75 recipes for everything from pretty homemade cook

"Salads take the spotlight in this visually arresting cookbook that showcases a year's worth of weekday recipes so exciting you'll want to eat salads every day. At the request of his co-workers who we

Internationally known chef Curtis Stone knows that cooking is a journey, not a destination. While preparing a tasty meal is always satisfying, good food tastes even better when you share the experienc

You’ll Never Make a Decision the Same Way Again Should I take this job? Buy this house? Marry this person? We ask questions every day about the choices we face. But are we asking the most important q

27 beautiful and delicious layer cakes, baked with love (and plenty of butter). Simple recipes, modern styling--no baking expertise required! A whole book devoted to heavenly cakes, so beautifu

Michelle Phan has believed in makeup since the first time she was allowed to try eyeliner. When she looked in the mirror and saw a transformed version of herself looking back, she fell in love with th

The Great Lobster Cookbook brings you more than 100 recipes to show how easy, varied, and fun cooking lobster at home can be. Lobster has long been thought of as a staple of haute cuisine, a dish

A design-savvy craft book with 35 cute, simple projects that celebrate the people we love in the everyday moments. This is a book of 35 simple, modern craft projects to make any day special for t