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Read by the author with audiobook-exclusive bonus commentary - Aristotle. Socrates. Descartes. And now, Chenoweth. (How about some women, am I right?) From television actress, Broadway star, and New York Times bestselling author Kristin Chenoweth comes I'm No Philosopher, But I Got Thoughts, an inspiring high-design, colorful book featuring philosophical-ish musings on connection, creativity, loss, love, faith, and closure.

'Being in charge of your own life, and making decisions based on what you want to do rather than what you have to do, gives you a rare kind of contentment and shows you that every ordinary day offers magnificent opportunities.' Award-winning blogger Rhonda Hetzel shares the day-to-day practicalities of a simple life and shows you how to rediscover the heart of your home. With a year of monthly projects that make household management easier, Rhonda encourages you to set up good systems, make what you need, and appreciate what you have.

'I was pulled into simple living before I knew what it was. It crept up on me using the smallest of steps and didn't reveal its true beauty and real power until I was totally hooked. I was searching for a way to live well while spending very little money. What I found was a way of life that also gave me independence, opportunity, and freedom.' Rhonda Hetzel gently encourages readers to find the pleasure and meaning in a simpler life, sharing all the practical information she has gathered on her own journey.

Après le succès mondial de Devenir, ses mémoires salués par la critique et le public, l'ancienne première dame des États-Unis Michelle Obama partage avec nous des conseils, des histoires et des stratégies efficaces pour rester optimistes et sereins face aux grandes incertitudes du monde actuel. Il n'y a peut-être pas de solution idéale ni de réponse concise aux grands défis de la vie, mais Michelle Obama est convaincue que chacun peut trouver des ressources sur lesquelles s'appuyer pour mieux aborder les changements et évoluer sans perdre son cap.

"Jamais aucune époque n'a autant été marquée par le désir de changer de vie. Nous voulons tous, à un moment de notre existence, être un autre."

Rachel rend visite à son père dans un complexe touristique, en Floride, et elle est prête à passer deux semaines à se prélasser au bord de la piscine, à aller à Disney World — et à ne pas laver de cuvettes. Du moins jusqu'à ce qu'Ellie, la nouvelle petite amie de son père, lui demande de l'aider dans un café en manque de personnel. C'est à ce moment-là que Rachel adopte en quelque sorte une nouvelle identité pour impressionner les filles plus âgées et cool qui travaillent là-bas. Ava est tout ce que Rachel souhaiterait être.

National bestseller - Named a best book of the year by NPR, Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, and Kirkus Reviews. The New York Times bestselling, National Book Award-winning author of The Friend and What Are You Going Through brings her singular voice to a story about modern life and connection. "I am committed, until one of us dies, to Nunez's novels. I find them ideal. They are short, wise, provocative, funny - good and strong company." - Dwight Garner, The New York Times.

You can be more than one thing - you can be anything! A follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed I Promise, this second slam-dunk book from NBA champion and cultural icon LeBron James motivates readers to remember they can accomplish their goals when they believe in themselves. Written in fun rhyming verse, this book will help little dreamers dream BIG. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Am More Than is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions.

What can we hope for at the end of the world? What can we trust in when community has broken our hearts? What would it mean to pursue justice without violence? How can we love in the absence of faith? In a heartbreaking yet hopeful collection of personal essays and prose poems, blending the confessional, political, and literary, acclaimed poet and essayist Kai Cheng Thom dives deep into the questions that haunt social movements today.

New at her high school, Imogene enlists the help of her introverted friend Maxine and the ghost of a boy who haunts the school, after receiving warnings through her dreams that soul-eaters are threatening her life. Some descriptions of violence and strong language. For senior high readers. 2006, c2004.