Written by Japanese expert & bestselling writer Ken Mogi The Little Book of Ikigai reveals all there is to know about this mysterious & fascinating miracle that is at the heart of Japan's record-breaking long life expectancy astonishing appreciation of sensory beauty & inherent mindfulness 208 pages Mogi Ken ...

This stunning colour-illustrated guide

Includes:: practices to help you let go of everyday stresses

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Whatever dream you're working towards a few wise words can help make any challenge easier This uplifting little book is packed with inspiring"ations & simple but highly effective tips to help you get the most out of every day ...

What would you be if you weren't Irish?' asked the barman Pat replied Ashamed!' There are two types of people in this world the Irish & those who wish they were But wherever you're from The Little Book of Irish Jokes is packed with grand gags & Celtic wisecracks that will give you the gift of the gab & a belly full of laughs ...

With shrapnel perilously close to his beating heart the only thing keeping billionaire Tony Stark alive is his iron supersuit Unfortunately for the bad guys it also makes him a devastating weapon against evil His battles against some of comics' greatest threats are featured in this volume with 192 pages of iconic Iron Man images & text 192 pages Thomas Roy ...

The Little Book of Kindness will teach you how to be kind to yourself to strangers to those you love to the world
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The Little Book of Knowledge series has everything you could want to know about your favorite subjects all wrapped in a convenient & attractive hardcover graphic novel Written by experts in the field & drawn by fans who know the material each Little Book is perfect for the established enthusiast & burgeoning amateur alike Never before has the tattoo been spread across the various strata of society with such enthusiasm In just a few decades this practice dating from the Neolithic period has become a globalized phenomenon Now retrace the history of the tattoo in this look at its role in fashion societal standing & aesthetics ...

In the late 1960s a new generation of filmmakers took Hollywood by storm Visionaries like Scorsese Coppola Altman Peckinpah Romero & Cimino led cinema in a new direction capturing the spirit of counterculturalism & the frustration created by the Vietnam War Perfect for film enthusiasts history buffs & anyone who has an interest in the " American New Wave" era of independent filmmaking The Little Book of Knowledge series has everything you could want to know about your favorite subjects all wrapped in a convenient & attractive hardcover graphic novel Written by experts in the field & drawn by fans who know the material each Little Book is perfect for the established enthusiast & burgeoning amateur alike About the Author Jean-Baptiste Thoret is a director historian & film critic He has written numerous books on cinema including Le Cinema americain des annees 70 (editions Cahiers du Cinema 2006) & Talk About Cinema with Elisabeth Couturier as well as books on Dario Argento & Sergio Leone His directorial work

Includes:: the 2016 documentary En ligne de mire which examines the ways war is portrayed in film

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An inspirational source of encouragement for Lent The Little Book of Lent' is a powerful anthology of readings from spiritual writers for each day of Lent with accompanying scripture & prayers to help guide daily reflections With extracts from a range of inspirational writers & theologians including Desmond Tutu Sheila Cassidy & Rowan Williams ' The Little Book of Lent' guides you to deepen your prayer life in anticipation of Easter This book can be read on your own or with others used either for self-reflection or to spark discussion & share insights on God's truths This edition would be perfect on which to base a Lent course or to use as a talking point for home groups Whether or not you choose to read the extracts multiple times or once straight through Howells' latest work will lead you to new heights in your Christian journey & personal walk with God It is the ideal gift for friends family or anyone else preparing themselves for the sacrifices of Lent ...

From the author of the international bestseller The Little Book of Hygge Lykke (Luu-kah) (n) Happiness It&s easy to see why Denmark is often called the world&s happiest country Not only do they have equal parental leave for men & women free higher education & trains that run on time but they burn more candles per household than anywhere else So nobody knows more about happiness
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- than Meik Wiking CEO of the Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen & author of the bestselling sensation The Little Book of Hygge But he believes that whilst we can certainly learn a lot from the Danes about finding fulfilment the keys to happiness are actually buried all around the globe In this captivating book he takes us on a treasure hunt to unlock the doors to inner fulfilment From how we spend our precious time to how we relate to our neighbours & cook dinner he gathers evidence stories & tips from the very happiest corners of the planet This is the ultimate guide to how we can all find a little more lykke in our lives Meik Wiking is the CEO of The Happiness Research Institute in Copenhagen & is one of the world&s leading experts in happiness Committed to understanding happiness subjective well-being & quality of life Meik works with countries across the world to discover & explore global trends of life satisfaction Only someone absolutely dedicated to happiness sits in coffee shops across the world counting peoples& smiles! His first book The Little Book of Hygge became an international bestseller & will soon be published in 31 countries

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