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The Dial Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"'About this Book' In our always-on, productivity-addicted lifestyles, we tend to think of the pursuit of fun as being indulgent, even immature and childish. When we do find the time to relax or care for ourselves, we tend to turn to activities that are not actually restorative: binging Netflix, scrolling through Twitter, or indulging our FOMO on Instagram. Through years of research, journalist Catherine Price has learned the truth: far from being...
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Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.
Book Preview: #1 Fun is a difficult word to define. We often use the word to describe any activity that we perceive as unrelated to work. But this use of fun categorizes activities more by what they are not than by the specific characteristics that they share.
#2 The word fun is extremely elusive, and yet we all know what it feels like. It is a biological drive to seek it out, and...
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The importance of play and fun to people's lives cannot be stressed enough in today's cultural climate of high stress, high stakes, and competition. One activity that gains recognition and credibility as both fun and transformative is theatrical improvisation or improv. In this book, Ruth Yamamoto reviews her research on the influences of improvisation on community college students.
Educators, theatre artists, improvisers, or anyone interested building...
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Most of us put work first and leave fun for last. Fun is considered a diversion, a distraction, and, at best, an occasional reward. But speaker, consultant, and bestselling author Dave Crenshaw says we've got it all wrong. By making fun a top priority-working meaningful, enjoyable breaks into each day, week, month, and year-we will not only be happier but be more successful too! Crenshaw guides the reader through a personal experiment to discover...
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We know there are certain things we must have to survive--food, shelter, and safety to name a few. But there are also aspects of life that truly allow us to be joyful and fulfilled. For popular podcaster and bestselling author Annie F. Downs, fun is close to the top of that list. Few would argue that having fun doesn't enrich our lives, but so much gets in the way of prioritizing it. Tough days, busyness, and feelings that are hard to talk about keep...
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Enter the Enchanted Faery Realm
"I recommend Living the Faery Life to all who wish to awaken the magic in their lives." -Shelley A. Kaehr, PhD, author of Egyptian Energy Healing, Pythagorean Healing & Edgar Cayce's Sacred Stones
Author Kac Young is a three-doctorate, prolific author who has studied world religions extensively and has worked in television for over thirty years. In writing Living the Faery Life she draws upon the ancient wisdom...
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A leading-edge organization has discovered that fun can--and does--translate into bottom line success. By harnessing the power of fun, companies find they can better retain employees and customers, motivate teams, improve productivity, increase innovation, and create a sense of community. Leslie Yerkes details precisely how eleven successful companies--including Southwest Airlines, Pike Place Fish, Isle of Capri Casinos, EmployEase, and Prudential--have...
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"Homeschool mom Jennifer Pepito was letting fear and insecurity push her around, but then she recaptured her confidence as a mom within the pages of classic literature like The Hiding Place and Pride and Prejudice. This inspiring read takes you on a fascinating and whimsical journey that will bring freedom and fun to your parenting-one book at a time"--
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English
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Whether it's on a school level or business level, a good command over a language, especially English is always an add on to one's persona and a great advantage. This command over any language comes naturally when one is good with words and a thorough and extensive knowledge of words always helps build a stronger vocabulary. The knowledge of Vocabulary must be as deep as it is wide. This book primarily aims in enhancing the readers' vocabulary, not...
11) It's Windy today
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English
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Wind is moving air. Sometimes it blows softly. Sometimes it whips and whooshes. Wind pushes waves in the ocean. It rustles the leaves and makes flags flap. What happens when the weather is windy? Read this book to find out! Learn all about kinds of weather in the Whats the Weather Like? series - part of the Lightning Bolt Books collection. With high-energy designs, exciting photos, and fun text, Lightning Bolt Books bring nonfiction topics to life!...
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Celebrate all of the special moments in your life, big and small, with this warm and welcoming, illustrated lifestyle and entertaining guide, complete with delicious, healthy recipes, from actress, fashion icon, entrepreneur, and New York Times bestselling author of Pretty Happy Kate Hudson.In Pretty Happy Kate Hudson shared her wisdom and advice for living a healthy, strong, and mindful life. In Pretty Fun she shares her philosophy behind gatherings,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 13
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English
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The Voss family live in a repurposed church; the once cancer-stricken mother lives in the basement, the father is married to the mother's former nurse, the little half-brother isn't allowed to do or eat anything fun, and the eldest siblings are irritatingly perfect. Merit Voss collects trophies she hasn't earned and secrets her family forces her to keep. She meets Sagan, wit and unapologetic-- and completely unavailable. Merit decides to shatter their...
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Moss Ball Bonsai provides all the information you need to make these self-contained gardens, using different types of plants--from flowering trees and ferns to grasses and cacti. A sampling of 100 different kokedama shows how even the most common of house plants can shine in this appealing no-pot environment, while a section on mosses acquaints you with the many tones and textures of this versatile plant family.
16) Super strength
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English
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"How much strength does it take to be a superhero? In this fun title, readers will find out! Engaging text and fun photos introduce super strength in fiction, exploring the origins of a popular hero with the power. Then, each chapter introduces how it is possible in the real world, and explores what the future of super strength science holds. Added features provide visual fun, explaining how the science of super strength works, profiling a popular...
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"When Susan Powers started eating at least 80 percent raw, she suddenly had more energy, a healthy glow, mental clarity, and was miraculously rid of pesky irritants like acid reflux. Now anyone can enjoy healthy raw food with the hundreds of amazing, quick-to-create recipes in 'Rawmazing.' You'll soon realize how easy it is to incorporate raw food into your diet regularly in order to improve your inner health and outer beauty. Even your skeptic friends...
20) Fire trucks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Developed by literacy experts in partnership with educators for students in Pre-K through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to fire trucks through simple, predictable text and related photos"--
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