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Accidental Optimist's Guide to Life

Author : Emily Joy
Publisher : Eye Books (US&CA)
ISBN 13 : 1908646780
Total Pages : 238 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Accidental Optimist's Guide to Life written by Emily Joy and published by Eye Books (US&CA). This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring an inimitable philosophy of hope and humor through a variety of ups and downs, this quirky recollection illustrates the author’s search for the meaning of life. Depicting her experiences as the only doctor on call for an entire hospital in Sierra Leone in the midst of civil war, this portrait tells a story of optimism triumphing over what might elsewhere be the makings of disappointment and despair. From births and illnesses to family deaths and problem pets, this frank and unpredictable memoir demonstrates the remarkable insights that can be discovered from living through the seemingly unremarkable.

The Good Life Gets Better

Author : Dorian Amos
Publisher : Eye Books (US&CA)
ISBN 13 : 190864690X
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book The Good Life Gets Better written by Dorian Amos and published by Eye Books (US&CA). This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The sequel to the bestselling book about leaving the UK for a new life in the Yukon, Dorian and his growing family get gold fever, start to stake land claims and prospect for gold. Follow them along the learning curve about where to look for gold and how to live in this harsh climate. It shows that with good humor and resilience life can only get better.

Siberian Dreams

Author : Andy Home
Publisher : Eye Books (US&CA)
ISBN 13 : 1908646756
Total Pages : 291 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (86 download)

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Download or read book Siberian Dreams written by Andy Home and published by Eye Books (US&CA). This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 291 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year thousands compete to win the RGS/BBC Journey of a Lifetime award and fulfill their travel dreams. However, Andy Home's dream would be most people's nightmare. Andy went to Siberia, to the Russian industrial mining city of Norilsk where temperatures drop to minus 50, half the year is spent in perpetual darkness, and the pollution has destroyed all natural life. Once a prison camp, then a secret Soviet military city, Norilsk teetered on the edge of financial and social meltdown in the early 1990s. Now, it is owned by one of Russia's new breed of all-powerful oligarchs and is the biggest single source of common industrial metals. Andy's quest was to meet the former Soviet shock workers and ask them what life is like in 21st-century Russia. This is a fast paced, humorous, and insightful account of an extraordinary journey of a lifetime.

The Intelligent Optimist's Guide to Life

Author : Jurriaan Kamp
Publisher : Berrett-Koehler Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1626562776
Total Pages : 87 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (265 download)

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Book Synopsis The Intelligent Optimist's Guide to Life by : Jurriaan Kamp

Download or read book The Intelligent Optimist's Guide to Life written by Jurriaan Kamp and published by Berrett-Koehler Publishers. This book was released on 2014-10-13 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world isn’t coming to an end, contrary to what you may have heard. But the media’s near-exclusive focus on conflict and disaster means that the progress and everyday acts of brilliance taking place across the globe go unnoticed. Jurriaan Kamp shows that optimism—intelligent optimism, not a rose-colored-glasses brand of wishful thinking—is good for not only your mind but your body too. He details a whole host of health problems that can actually be linked to pessimism. Moreover, there is good reason for optimism: Kamp proves that on the whole we’re living longer, becoming smarter, working less, and growing richer. Not only that, democracy is on the rise, and violence is declining. This book will help you tune out the media’s focus on sensationalism and negativity and turn on your natural optimism so you’ll drop into a “real world” that’s richer than you ever imagined.

The Intelligent Optimist's Guide to Life

Author : Jurriaan Kamp
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant
ISBN 13 : 9781459684959
Total Pages : 128 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (849 download)

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Download or read book The Intelligent Optimist's Guide to Life written by Jurriaan Kamp and published by ReadHowYouWant. This book was released on 2014-10-13 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world isn't coming to an end, contrary to what you may have heard. But the media's near - exclusive focus on conflict and disaster means that the progress and everyday acts of brilliance taking place across the globe go unnoticed. Jurriaan Kamp shows that optimism - intelligent optimism, not a rose - colored - glasses brand of wishful thinking - is good for not only your mind but your body too. He details a whole host of health problems that can actually be linked to pessimism. Moreover, there is good reason for optimism: Kamp proves that on the whole we're living longer, becoming smarter, working less, and growing richer. Not only that, democracy is on the rise, and violence is declining. This book will help you tune out the media's focus on sensationalism and negativity and turn on your natural optimism so you'll drop into a ''real world'' that's richer than you ever imagined.

The Intelligent Optimist's Guide to Life

Author : Jurriaan Kamp
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780369380968
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book The Intelligent Optimist's Guide to Life written by Jurriaan Kamp and published by . This book was released on 2014-10-13 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The world isn't coming to an end, contrary to what you may have heard. But the media's near - exclusive focus on conflict and disaster means that the progress and everyday acts of brilliance taking place across the globe go unnoticed.

The Optimist's Guide to Life

Author : Marcillinus O
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788092802719
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book The Optimist's Guide to Life written by Marcillinus O and published by . This book was released on 2024-03-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In 'The Optimist's Guide to Life: Finding Happiness in Every Moment, ' embark on a gripping journey with Sarah, a determined young woman on a quest for prosperity. When Sarah uncovers a mysterious crystal orb, she discovers it holds the key to unlocking a path towards enlightenment and abundance. However, her journey is fraught with peril as she navigates treacherous landscapes, faces betrayal from unexpected allies, and confronts shadows determined to thwart her every move. Alongside her companions, Sarah must summon courage, resilience, and unwavering belief in the face of adversity. As she delves deeper into the secrets of the orb and confronts ancient trials, Sarah discovers the true power of hope and redemption. Through suspenseful twists and turns, 'The Optimist's Guide to Life' inspires readers to embrace the journey towards happiness and prosperity, finding light even in the darkest of moments."

The Optimist's Manifesto

Author : Elizabeth Shaw
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781732536500
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (365 download)

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Download or read book The Optimist's Manifesto written by Elizabeth Shaw and published by . This book was released on 2018-09-15 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Optimism can seem like an elusive, intangible concept that is challenging to apply in our day-to-day lives. The Optimist's Manifesto is a guide book for practical optimism, the ability to see the possibility of the most favorable outcomes, and act in a way that moves toward the most favorable outcome becoming a reality. Divided into categories of Self, Relationships, Work, Community, and World View, this book provides tips and tools to be more optimistic in all aspects of life.

I'm a Climate Optimist

Author : Aakash Ranison
Publisher : Penguin Random House India Private Limited
ISBN 13 : 9357081488
Total Pages : 315 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (57 download)

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Book Synopsis I'm a Climate Optimist by : Aakash Ranison

Download or read book I'm a Climate Optimist written by Aakash Ranison and published by Penguin Random House India Private Limited. This book was released on 2023-06-12 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: India's First Carbon Neutral Book Whenever climate change as a topic pops up in a conversation someone ends the conversation with 'What can I do about it?' This book is the answer to those all what can I dos. Covering all the aspects of day-to-day life like food textile transportation tourism beauty home education business etc along with Industry specific expert comments. Climate change is mostly talked about in a very technical language and is full of jargon like "Climate Emergency Carbon Neutral Carbon Positive Net-Zero Below 2°C" which is one of the biggest issues that the majority of people don't understand the problem. This book focuses on simplifying climate change and sustainability so that everyone can understand and take action toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations. If we learn to make conscious decisions regarding our consumption habits we surely can get closer to achieving the target agreed upon in the landmark Paris agreement. Get hold of this book to learn the art of making our planet more liveable and sustainable.

The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go

Author : Amy E. Reichert
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1501154958
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (11 download)

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Book Synopsis The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go by : Amy E. Reichert

Download or read book The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go written by Amy E. Reichert and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-05-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three generations. Seven days. One big secret. The author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake unfolds a mother-daughter story told by three women whose time to reckon with a life-altering secret is running out. Gina Zoberski wants to make it through one day without her fastidious mother, Lorraine, cataloguing all her faults, and her sullen teenage daughter, May, snubbing her. Too bad there’s no chance of that. Her relentlessly sunny disposition annoys them both, no matter how hard she tries. Instead, Gina finds order and comfort in obsessive list-making and her work at Grilled G’s, the gourmet grilled cheese food truck built by her late husband. But when Lorraine suffers a sudden stroke, Gina stumbles upon a family secret Lorraine's kept hidden for forty years. In the face of her mother’s failing health and her daughter’s rebellion, this optimist might find that piecing together the truth is the push she needs to let go...

Survival Guide for Times of Change

Author : Florence Pérès
Publisher : Lannoo Meulenhoff - Belgium
ISBN 13 : 9401404054
Total Pages : 237 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book Survival Guide for Times of Change written by Florence Pérès and published by Lannoo Meulenhoff - Belgium. This book was released on 2023-12-12 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn why the ancient Greeks did winter training, how a one-second lead can make all the difference, and how to overcome a bad day. Discover essential skills for the modern workplace and learn from surprising sources, such as a sheikh, a farmer, and even a lobster. This essential guide prepares you to increase adaptive resilience and navigate life successfully. Manage uncertainty, bring order to chaos, and embrace change with confidence. "This Survival Guide for Times of Change offers 25 change hacks that serve as a compass in this rapidly changing world, giving you the much-needed peace and clarity to take informed steps in both your professional and personal life." - Lode Godderis, CEO IDEWE, professor of Occupational Medicine KU Leuven and author of books about workable work "Florence Pérès brings countless insights into how to deal with change in a refreshing way. Informative, practical and very creative." - Luk Dewulf, educationalist, talent and burnout coach, and author of bestsellers about talent and burnout

What Technology Wants

Author : Kevin Kelly
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0143120174
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book What Technology Wants written by Kevin Kelly and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2011-09-27 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the author of the New York Times bestseller The Inevitable— a sweeping vision of technology as a living force that can expand our individual potential In this provocative book, one of today's most respected thinkers turns the conversation about technology on its head by viewing technology as a natural system, an extension of biological evolution. By mapping the behavior of life, we paradoxically get a glimpse at where technology is headed-or "what it wants." Kevin Kelly offers a dozen trajectories in the coming decades for this near-living system. And as we align ourselves with technology's agenda, we can capture its colossal potential. This visionary and optimistic book explores how technology gives our lives greater meaning and is a must-read for anyone curious about the future.

Factfulness

Author : Hans Rosling
Publisher : Flatiron Books
ISBN 13 : 125012381X
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Factfulness written by Hans Rosling and published by Flatiron Books. This book was released on 2018-04-03 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “One of the most important books I’ve ever read—an indispensable guide to thinking clearly about the world.” – Bill Gates “Hans Rosling tells the story of ‘the secret silent miracle of human progress’ as only he can. But Factfulness does much more than that. It also explains why progress is so often secret and silent and teaches readers how to see it clearly.” —Melinda Gates "Factfulness by Hans Rosling, an outstanding international public health expert, is a hopeful book about the potential for human progress when we work off facts rather than our inherent biases." - Former U.S. President Barack Obama Factfulness: The stress-reducing habit of only carrying opinions for which you have strong supporting facts. When asked simple questions about global trends—what percentage of the world’s population live in poverty; why the world’s population is increasing; how many girls finish school—we systematically get the answers wrong. So wrong that a chimpanzee choosing answers at random will consistently outguess teachers, journalists, Nobel laureates, and investment bankers. In Factfulness, Professor of International Health and global TED phenomenon Hans Rosling, together with his two long-time collaborators, Anna and Ola, offers a radical new explanation of why this happens. They reveal the ten instincts that distort our perspective—from our tendency to divide the world into two camps (usually some version of us and them) to the way we consume media (where fear rules) to how we perceive progress (believing that most things are getting worse). Our problem is that we don’t know what we don’t know, and even our guesses are informed by unconscious and predictable biases. It turns out that the world, for all its imperfections, is in a much better state than we might think. That doesn’t mean there aren’t real concerns. But when we worry about everything all the time instead of embracing a worldview based on facts, we can lose our ability to focus on the things that threaten us most. Inspiring and revelatory, filled with lively anecdotes and moving stories, Factfulness is an urgent and essential book that will change the way you see the world and empower you to respond to the crises and opportunities of the future. --- “This book is my last battle in my life-long mission to fight devastating ignorance...Previously I armed myself with huge data sets, eye-opening software, an energetic learning style and a Swedish bayonet for sword-swallowing. It wasn’t enough. But I hope this book will be.” Hans Rosling, February 2017.

Christian Mind in the Emerging World

Author : Peter Tze Ming Ng
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1527520811
Total Pages : 594 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (275 download)

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Download or read book Christian Mind in the Emerging World written by Peter Tze Ming Ng and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2018-10-31 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In response to challenges from the emerging world, this book brings together essays that discuss and exemplify various related approaches to academic faith integration and explore how Christian faith should underpin, scaffold, and frame our understanding of academic disciplines, leading to practical implications for work or action in modern society and culture. Written by Christian scholars and practitioners from diverse backgrounds including the USA, the UK, Australia, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, and the Philippines, the contributions here all contribute a global perspective while addressing some specific issue or case in the context of Asia. They represent ingenious endeavors that illustrate the workings of a faith-integrated approach in domains as wide as higher education, business, science, psychology and counseling, politics, environment, media, social services, leadership, research, and technology. This volume will inform and inspire the reader into cross-cultural and inter-disciplinary studies particularly of religion, education, culture, society, and worldview.

The Optimist's Guide to History

Author : Doris Flexner
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780380777822
Total Pages : 290 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (778 download)

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Download or read book The Optimist's Guide to History written by Doris Flexner and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The classic look at the past with a very jaundiced eye -- now with even more disheartening facts! The original "irreverent jaunt through the catastrophes, cataclysms and outrages that shaped our world" has sold more than 73,000 copies. This updated edition takes us from the Big Bang (it was an explosion, after all) to the turn of the millennium, with more than 10,000 new words and 100 new entries that chronicle the disasters, bad decisions, and downright evil events that have taken place since September 1991 (the last entry in the first book). With a light but informative tone and a handy timeline of events, this is addictively friendly fare for those who want a different -- some might argue more intriguing -- view of history.

Thanks for the Feedback

Author : Douglas Stone
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0143127136
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (431 download)

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Download or read book Thanks for the Feedback written by Douglas Stone and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The coauthors of the New York Times–bestselling Difficult Conversations take on the toughest topic of all: how we see ourselves Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen have spent the past fifteen years working with corporations, nonprofits, governments, and families to determine what helps us learn and what gets in our way. In Thanks for the Feedback, they explain why receiving feedback is so crucial yet so challenging, offering a simple framework and powerful tools to help us take on life’s blizzard of offhand comments, annual evaluations, and unsolicited input with curiosity and grace. They blend the latest insights from neuroscience and psychology with practical, hard-headed advice. Thanks for the Feedback is destined to become a classic in the fields of leadership, organizational behavior, and education.

Renaissance Nation

Author : David McWilliams
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0717180565
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (171 download)

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Download or read book Renaissance Nation written by David McWilliams and published by Gill & Macmillan Ltd. This book was released on 2018-11-02 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Renaissance Nation is the story of how the Pope's Children rewrote the rules for Ireland.In four decades, bookended by the visits of the pope in September 1979 and August 2018, Ireland has managed to become one of the wealthiest and most progressive nations in the world.Here David McWilliams presents the story of modern Ireland and how, once we threw off the shackles and replaced the torpor of collective dogma with the vibrancy of individual freedom, the economy too started to motor.Meet the everyman revolutionaries who made it all happen, heroes like Sliotar Mom and Flat White Man. Feel the pulse of the Radical Centre and celebrate the optimism of a tolerant, accepting, 'live and let live' nation.In a world where other nations are divided, their economies stalled, lurching to the extremes, convulsed by existential fights pitting one part of the population against the other, Renaissance Nation shows how a well off, relatively chilled Ireland, with a growing economy and surfing a wave of liberal optimism, may not be perfect, but it isn't a bad place to be.A triumph of popular economics and social history, this is the story of how, almost without anyone noticing, an insurgent middle class carried off something extraordinary – a quiet revolution – and with it, reshaped our national destiny.