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Publisher
Harper Perennial, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"Throughout fifteen years and fourteen books, the Maisie Dobbs series has had a resounding impact on fans. Over the years, readers have shared with author Jacqueline Winspear how Maisie's stories have resonated with them or helped them through a difficult time. Fans have been inspired by her resilience and endurance, repurposing her strength in their own lives in a way perhaps best embodied by the phrase "What Would Maisie Do?" The perfect supplement...
Author
Language
English
Description
"As a creative force, student of the human heart and soul, and champion of living the life you want, Oprah Winfrey stands alone. From all her experiences, she has gleaned life lessons--which, for 14 years, she's shared on O, The Oprah Magazine's widely popular 'What I Know For Sure' column. These thoughtful gems have been revised, updated, and collected in What I know for sure. Organized by theme--joy, resilience, connection, gratitude, possibility,...
Publisher
Tundra
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Aphorisms are universal. They give guidance, context and instruction for life's issues, and they help us understand each other and the world around us. We use them every day, yet never think about where they came from or why they exist. In this beautifully illustrated collection, Eric Walters brings us classic sayings from the places where this shared wisdom began. Ashanti, Sukuma, Akan and Kikuyu: all of these cultures use...
Author
Publisher
Free Press
Pub. Date
1997
Language
English
Description
Brian Burrell's splendid collection shows that many of the phrases we once lived by can still have resonance today. A comprehensive, fascinating treasure trove of American common sense and whimsy, The Words We Live By presents a sentimental rediscovery of a lost era in American history.
Burrell's work was inspired by his father, an obsessive collector of words and a chronic nostalgia buff who traveled widely with his family, introducing them to the...
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