Author: Sandie McHugh
Publisher: Whiting & Birch Limited
ISBN: 9781861776297
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 264
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We all aspire to happiness, but why happiness in Bolton? In the late 1930s, the Mass Observation Happiness Project turned its attention to Bolton (anonymised as Worktown). The extensive research papers from this exercise are still available and provide a superbly vivid insight into the joys and the disappointments of ordinary people in Bolton at that time. This book looks at how have changes since then have affected the aspirations of Boltonians and their perception of the good life. In 15 chapters, authors (all active in Bolton today) offer a diversity of insights into happiness. They look at the importance of exercise and fitness, the role of leisure and the part music and the arts play in happiness. Religion can be a pathway to happiness for some, while forgiveness can assist in recovery from despair. Addiction - often a barrier to happiness - can be conquered, as described in two personal accounts of journeys to recovery. Early awareness is a great start, so two chapters outline programmes for schools. Social factors are shown to be important for adults in community groups. The northern theme of the book is reinforced with details of the character and culture of 'Northerners', while the results from a recent research study on the differences between the North and South is revealed. A repetition of the 1930s Mass Observation study highlights changes in aspirations since then. Suggestions on the way forward for the experience of happiness round off the book. Happiness in a Northern Town is a collection of different perspectives into happiness and wellbeing in one book. It offers hope in overcoming barriers to happiness not only in Bolton but beyond.
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Publisher: Gyldendal Uddannelse
ISBN: 9788700336469
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 116
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Author: Rosanna Deerchild
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Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 72
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"These are poems about what it means to be from the north ; a town divided along colour lines ; and a family dealing with its history of secrets. At it's core, this collection is about the life of a Cree girl and the places she finds comfort and escape .... Rosanna Deerchild is Cree from South Indian Lake, Manitoba."--Back cover.
Author: James Bryce Bryce (Viscount)
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Category : State governments
Languages : en
Pages : 766
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Author: James Bryce Bryce (Viscount)
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 978
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Batcheller Collection.
Author: James Bryce Bryce (Viscount)
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 982
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Author: Charles Van Doren
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402234376
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 546
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"Charles Van Doren has laid a feast before all of us that is irresistible."—Mortimer J. Adler This engaging love letter to reading follows the great authors and classics that transformed the world: from Aristotle and Herodotus in ancient Greece to Salinger and Heinlein in 20th century America. Like a professor whose enthusiasm enwraps his students, Van Doren explains what's wonderful in the books you've missed and awakens your desire to reopen the books you already know. Divided chronologically by the periods in which these classics were written, each book is put in its historical context and brought to life by Van Doren's brilliant analysis. The Joy of Reading delves into a wide range of genres—fiction, poetry, drama, children's books, philosophy, history and science. This is the one book that brings together everything you need to know about the classics you missed and ignites your passion to read and reread the greatest books the world has ever known. This book is the fruit of a lifelong love affair. Reading, I believe, is my favorite thing to do; books and I have been inseparable almost as long as I can remember ... To this day, I become distressed if I am anywhere without a book, a magazine, a newspaper, any scrap of paper to read .... I like the smell of books, certainly the feel of them. Life without books would be, for me, a vacant horror."—Charles Van Doren "Nothing recommends the joy of reading better than the communication of it by a person who has spent a lifetime enriched by the delights of reading. Charles Van Doren is that kind of reader. He has laid a feast before us that is irresistible."—Mortimer J. Adler, author of How to Read a Book "Mr. Van Doren is that rarity, a truly well read man who reads not for professional purposes but for pleasure. His book spurs us on to explore more deeply and joyfully the infinitely varied terrain of good books."—Clifton Fadiman, author of The New Lifetime Reading Plan: The Classical Guide to World Literature
Author: Rebeca Fletcher Waggoner
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439657270
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 408
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For over a century, the Happy Canyon show has brought together families, friends and strangers to witness a joyous celebration of local history. Originally staged in 1914 by Roy Raley, the all-volunteer show presents a live retelling of Pendleton's founding that honors both the beauty of tribal life and the spirit of the Old West. Today, the show is truly a family affair, and many performers and organizers are descendants of those early actors and crew. Author Becky Fletcher Waggoner delivers a detailed, loving view of the show's history, illustrated with beautiful photography and fascinating archival photos that join past and present.
Author: Adèle Geras
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780152057732
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 196
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An exhilarating look at backstage life from the acclaimed author of "Troy."
Author: Edith Ballinger Price
Publisher: Good Press
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Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 115
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"The Happy Venture" by Edith Ballinger Price. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
