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The Good Life

Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness

by Robert Waldinger, M.D., Marc Schulz, Ph.D ...

A New York Times BestsellerWhat makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? In their “captivating” (The Wall Street Journal) book, the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, show that the answer to these questions may be closer than you realize.What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising ... Read more

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A New York Times BestsellerWhat makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? In their “captivating” (The Wall Street Journal) book, the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, show that the answer to these questions may be closer than you realize.What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising
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Early Childhood Education in Germany

Exploring Historical Developments and Theoretical Issues

Edited by Bianca Bloch, Melanie Kuhn, Marc Schulz, Wilfried Smidt, Ursula Stenger ...

Series series Routledge Research in Early Childhood Education
This book draws on the perspectives of leading German scholars to provide a systematic overview of early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Germany, furthering international understanding of the complexities involved in ECEC topics in Germany.The book provides a unique insight into parts of German ECEC rarely seen outside of the country. Offering in-depth insights into historical developments, ... Read more

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This book draws on the perspectives of leading German scholars to provide a systematic overview of early childhood education and care (ECEC) in Germany, furthering international understanding of the complexities involved in ECEC topics in Germany.The book provides a unique insight into parts of German ECEC rarely seen outside of the country. Offering in-depth insights into historical developments,
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The Good Life

Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness

by Robert Waldinger, M.D., Marc Schulz, Ph.D ...

Narrated by Robert Waldinger, M.D., Marc Schulz, Ph.D ...

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11 hours 9 min

A New York Times BestsellerWhat makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? In their “captivating” (The Wall Street Journal) book, the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, show that the answer to these questions may be closer than you realize.What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising ... Read more

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A New York Times BestsellerWhat makes for a happy life, a fulfilling life? A good life? In their “captivating” (The Wall Street Journal) book, the directors of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, the longest scientific study of happiness ever conducted, show that the answer to these questions may be closer than you realize.What makes a life fulfilling and meaningful? The simple but surprising
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The Swedish Art of Aging Exuberantly

Life Wisdom from Someone Who Will (Probably) Die Before You

by Margareta Magnusson ...

Narrated by Natascha McElhone ...

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3 hours 40 min

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, a book of humorous and charming advice for embracing life and aging joyfully.**In her international bestseller The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Margareta Magnusson introduced the world to the Swedish tradition of döstädning, or “death cleaning”—clearing out your unnecessary belongings so others don’t ... Read more

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From the New York Times bestselling author of The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning, a book of humorous and charming advice for embracing life and aging joyfully.**In her international bestseller The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Margareta Magnusson introduced the world to the Swedish tradition of döstädning, or “death cleaning”—clearing out your unnecessary belongings so others don’t
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The Catalyst

RNA and the Quest to Unlock Life's Deepest Secrets

by Thomas R. Cech ...

Narrated by Joshua Saxon ...

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6 hours 54 min

For over half a century, DNA has dominated science and the popular imagination as the "secret of life." But over the last several decades, a quiet revolution has taken place. In a series of breathtaking discoveries, the biochemist Thomas R. Cech and a diverse cast of brilliant scientists have revealed that RNA—long overlooked as the passive servant of DNA—sits at the center of biology's greatest ... Read more

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For over half a century, DNA has dominated science and the popular imagination as the "secret of life." But over the last several decades, a quiet revolution has taken place. In a series of breathtaking discoveries, the biochemist Thomas R. Cech and a diverse cast of brilliant scientists have revealed that RNA—long overlooked as the passive servant of DNA—sits at the center of biology's greatest
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Deep Listening

Transform Your Relationships with Family, Friends, and Foes

by Emily Kasriel ...

Narrated by Emily Kasriel ...

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9 hours 44 min

“If you’ve ever felt like two ears aren’t enough, this book is for you. Deep Listening reveals how we can improve at hearing others—and helping them hear us too.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingWhy do so many conversations leave us feeling unheard and disconnected? In Deep Listening, acclaimed BBC journalis. ... Read more

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“If you’ve ever felt like two ears aren’t enough, this book is for you. Deep Listening reveals how we can improve at hearing others—and helping them hear us too.” —Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Think Again and Hidden Potential, and host of the podcast Re:ThinkingWhy do so many conversations leave us feeling unheard and disconnected? In Deep Listening, acclaimed BBC journalis.
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The Art of Doing

A Guide to Getting Motivated, Getting Unstuck and Getting It Done

by Jesse Lipscombe ...

Narrated by Jesse Lipscombe ...

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5 hours 19 min

From the wildly popular speaker, how to embrace a life of curiosity, action and adventure while still mastering your to-do listIn 2007, Jesse Lipscombe was training for the Beijing Olympics. An internationally top-ranked high jumper, his dreams of making the podium were shattered when he had a mini-stroke just five months before the Olympics. Jesse’s stroke was a turning point in his life and ... Read more

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From the wildly popular speaker, how to embrace a life of curiosity, action and adventure while still mastering your to-do listIn 2007, Jesse Lipscombe was training for the Beijing Olympics. An internationally top-ranked high jumper, his dreams of making the podium were shattered when he had a mini-stroke just five months before the Olympics. Jesse’s stroke was a turning point in his life and
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Outrage Machine

How Tech Amplifies Discontent, Disrupts Democracy—And What We Can Do About It

by Tobias Rose-Stockwell ...

Narrated by Tobias Rose-Stockwell, Justin Price, Bolton Marsh ...

Unabridged

12 hours 50 min

**An invaluable guide to understanding how the internet has broken our brains—and what we can do to fix it."Vivid and unforgettable.” ―Jonathan Haidt, New York Times bestselling author of The Righteous Mind**The original internet was not designed to make us upset, distracted, confused, and outraged. But something unexpected happened at the turn of the last decade, when a handful of small features ... Read more

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**An invaluable guide to understanding how the internet has broken our brains—and what we can do to fix it."Vivid and unforgettable.” ―Jonathan Haidt, New York Times bestselling author of The Righteous Mind**The original internet was not designed to make us upset, distracted, confused, and outraged. But something unexpected happened at the turn of the last decade, when a handful of small features
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The Power of Beliefs

How Strengthening Seven Core Beliefs Predicts Greater Success and a Better Life

by Shawn Achor ...

Narrated by Shawn Achor ...

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7 hours 11 min

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The internationally bestselling author of The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential illuminates how harnessing our beliefs can influence our success in the real world.Same world. Different beliefs. Different outcomes.The greatest predictor of your future is the beliefs you hold about the world. In this extraordinary book, world-renowned researcher and author Shawn Achor ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The internationally bestselling author of The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential illuminates how harnessing our beliefs can influence our success in the real world.Same world. Different beliefs. Different outcomes.The greatest predictor of your future is the beliefs you hold about the world. In this extraordinary book, world-renowned researcher and author Shawn Achor
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Inspired

Understanding Creativity: A Journey Through Art, Science, and the Soul

by Matt Richtel ...

Narrated by Jonathan Todd Ross ...

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11 hours 33 min

The New York Times'sPulitzer Prize-winning science reporter ""unpacks the myths and mysteries of the creative process"" (Salon).How does creativity work? Where does inspiration come from? What are the secrets of our most revered creators? How can we maximize our creative potential?Creativity defines the human experience. It sparks achievement and innovation in art, science, technology, business, ... Read more

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The New York Times'sPulitzer Prize-winning science reporter ""unpacks the myths and mysteries of the creative process"" (Salon).How does creativity work? Where does inspiration come from? What are the secrets of our most revered creators? How can we maximize our creative potential?Creativity defines the human experience. It sparks achievement and innovation in art, science, technology, business,
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A Little More Social

How Small Choices Create Unexpected Happiness, Health, and Connection

by Nicholas Epley ...

**We know that social connection enriches our lives—so why do we hesitate to connect?“One of those rare books that might actually change your life.” —Daniel Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness**There is a paradox at the core of human life. We are a highly social species uniquely equipped to connect with other people and doing so is better for us. Yet we so often ... Read more

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**We know that social connection enriches our lives—so why do we hesitate to connect?“One of those rare books that might actually change your life.” —Daniel Gilbert, New York Times bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness**There is a paradox at the core of human life. We are a highly social species uniquely equipped to connect with other people and doing so is better for us. Yet we so often
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High Conflict

Why We Get Trapped and How We Get Out

by Amanda Ripley ...

Narrated by Amanda Ripley ...

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9 hours 50 min

A “compulsively readable” (Evan Osnos, National Book Award–winning author) book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unthinkable and award-winning journalist Amanda Ripley investigating how good people get captured by high conflict—and how they break free.When we are baffled by the insanity of the “other side”—in our politics, at work, or at home—it’s because we aren’t seeing how the ... Read more

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A “compulsively readable” (Evan Osnos, National Book Award–winning author) book from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unthinkable and award-winning journalist Amanda Ripley investigating how good people get captured by high conflict—and how they break free.When we are baffled by the insanity of the “other side”—in our politics, at work, or at home—it’s because we aren’t seeing how the
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