Author: Christa Wick
Publisher: Christa Wick
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Amber Rice has never had the big O, ever, which is why her friends decide to send her to a ridiculously handsome massage therapist who supposedly helps with this sort of thing. Unfortunately for her, the rumors about Sam and his ‘extra services’ aren’t true at all. Not that Sam is going to let the sweet, plus-size virgin just run off without a trace. Not a chance. He’s more than happy to deliver just what the shy cutie is looking for—and so much more. This is Book #3 in the Hot Insta Ever-Afters Collection, a series of (some very) dirty lil’ novellas for the busy reader looking for: 1) alphalicious heroes & curvalicious heroines, 2) a few smiles w/ their steam, and 3) no-wait, no-drama insta ever-afters. HOT INSTA EVER-AFTERS (aka Dirty Curvy Quickies) Her Distraction (Starla & Cole) Her Proposition (Amber & Sam) Her Satisfaction (Rachel & Carter) Note: This book was previously titled Slow Hand Curves (c) 2012. It’s the same fun story, revised with newly added/expanded content, as well as a fresh new title & cover makeover. Keywords: curvy girl romance, curvy woman romance, BBW, alpha hero, strong heroine, smart heroine, feisty heroine, plus size heroine, steamy novella, protective hero, possessive hero, virgin romance, virgin heroine, innocent heroine, new adult romance, sexy contemporary romance, steamy romance, hot romance novel, sweet hero, instalove, instalust, insta love romance, sweet heroine, sexy beach read, happily ever after For fans of: Alexa Riley, Jessa Kane, Jenna Rose, Lucy Darling, Ella Goode, Mink, Olivia Turner, Lena Little, Fiona Davenport, Cassie Mint, Hope Ford, Frankie Love, Kaci Rose
Her Proposition (A curvy dirty quickie novella)
Author: Christa Wick
Publisher: Christa Wick
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Amber Rice has never had the big O, ever, which is why her friends decide to send her to a ridiculously handsome massage therapist who supposedly helps with this sort of thing. Unfortunately for her, the rumors about Sam and his ‘extra services’ aren’t true at all. Not that Sam is going to let the sweet, plus-size virgin just run off without a trace. Not a chance. He’s more than happy to deliver just what the shy cutie is looking for—and so much more. This is Book #3 in the Hot Insta Ever-Afters Collection, a series of (some very) dirty lil’ novellas for the busy reader looking for: 1) alphalicious heroes & curvalicious heroines, 2) a few smiles w/ their steam, and 3) no-wait, no-drama insta ever-afters. HOT INSTA EVER-AFTERS (aka Dirty Curvy Quickies) Her Distraction (Starla & Cole) Her Proposition (Amber & Sam) Her Satisfaction (Rachel & Carter) Note: This book was previously titled Slow Hand Curves (c) 2012. It’s the same fun story, revised with newly added/expanded content, as well as a fresh new title & cover makeover. Keywords: curvy girl romance, curvy woman romance, BBW, alpha hero, strong heroine, smart heroine, feisty heroine, plus size heroine, steamy novella, protective hero, possessive hero, virgin romance, virgin heroine, innocent heroine, new adult romance, sexy contemporary romance, steamy romance, hot romance novel, sweet hero, instalove, instalust, insta love romance, sweet heroine, sexy beach read, happily ever after For fans of: Alexa Riley, Jessa Kane, Jenna Rose, Lucy Darling, Ella Goode, Mink, Olivia Turner, Lena Little, Fiona Davenport, Cassie Mint, Hope Ford, Frankie Love, Kaci Rose
Publisher: Christa Wick
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 78
Book Description
Amber Rice has never had the big O, ever, which is why her friends decide to send her to a ridiculously handsome massage therapist who supposedly helps with this sort of thing. Unfortunately for her, the rumors about Sam and his ‘extra services’ aren’t true at all. Not that Sam is going to let the sweet, plus-size virgin just run off without a trace. Not a chance. He’s more than happy to deliver just what the shy cutie is looking for—and so much more. This is Book #3 in the Hot Insta Ever-Afters Collection, a series of (some very) dirty lil’ novellas for the busy reader looking for: 1) alphalicious heroes & curvalicious heroines, 2) a few smiles w/ their steam, and 3) no-wait, no-drama insta ever-afters. HOT INSTA EVER-AFTERS (aka Dirty Curvy Quickies) Her Distraction (Starla & Cole) Her Proposition (Amber & Sam) Her Satisfaction (Rachel & Carter) Note: This book was previously titled Slow Hand Curves (c) 2012. It’s the same fun story, revised with newly added/expanded content, as well as a fresh new title & cover makeover. Keywords: curvy girl romance, curvy woman romance, BBW, alpha hero, strong heroine, smart heroine, feisty heroine, plus size heroine, steamy novella, protective hero, possessive hero, virgin romance, virgin heroine, innocent heroine, new adult romance, sexy contemporary romance, steamy romance, hot romance novel, sweet hero, instalove, instalust, insta love romance, sweet heroine, sexy beach read, happily ever after For fans of: Alexa Riley, Jessa Kane, Jenna Rose, Lucy Darling, Ella Goode, Mink, Olivia Turner, Lena Little, Fiona Davenport, Cassie Mint, Hope Ford, Frankie Love, Kaci Rose
Her Distraction (A curvy dirty quickie novella)
Author: Christa Wick
Publisher: Christa Wick
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Starla Parks has spent two years quietly in love with her boss, billionaire philanthropist Cole Mason. When a search for a missing report on his computer leads to her discovering a very secret, very dirty file revealing exactly what turns him on, she can't believe her eyes, or the timing of it all. They've got a work overnighter coming up, which means she's got one crazy chance to make his most wicked fantasies come true. …Along with all of hers as well. This is Book #1 in the Hot Insta Ever-Afters Collection, a series of (some very) dirty lil’ novellas for the busy reader looking for: 1) alphalicious heroes & curvalicious heroines, 2) a few smiles w/ their steam, and 3) no-wait, no-drama insta ever-afters. HOT INSTA EVER-AFTERS (aka Dirty Curvy Quickies) Her Distraction (Starla & Cole) Her Proposition (Amber & Sam) Her Satisfaction (Rachel & Carter) Note: This book was previously titled Curve Lullaby (c) 2014. It’s the same fun story, revised with newly added/expanded content, as well as a fresh new title & cover makeover. Keywords: curvy girl romance, curvy woman romance, BBW, alpha hero, strong heroine, smart heroine, feisty heroine, plus size heroine, steamy novella, protective hero, possessive hero, new adult romance, sexy contemporary romance, steamy romance, hot romance novel, sweet hero, billionaire romance, virgin romance, virgin heroine, innocent heroine, friends to lovers romance, office romance, boss romance, instalove, instalust, insta love romance, sweet heroine, sexy beach read, happily ever after For fans of: Alexa Riley, Jessa Kane, Jenna Rose, Lucy Darling, Ella Goode, Mink, Olivia Turner, Lena Little, Fiona Davenport, Cassie Mint, Hope Ford, Frankie Love, Kaci Rose
Publisher: Christa Wick
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 76
Book Description
Starla Parks has spent two years quietly in love with her boss, billionaire philanthropist Cole Mason. When a search for a missing report on his computer leads to her discovering a very secret, very dirty file revealing exactly what turns him on, she can't believe her eyes, or the timing of it all. They've got a work overnighter coming up, which means she's got one crazy chance to make his most wicked fantasies come true. …Along with all of hers as well. This is Book #1 in the Hot Insta Ever-Afters Collection, a series of (some very) dirty lil’ novellas for the busy reader looking for: 1) alphalicious heroes & curvalicious heroines, 2) a few smiles w/ their steam, and 3) no-wait, no-drama insta ever-afters. HOT INSTA EVER-AFTERS (aka Dirty Curvy Quickies) Her Distraction (Starla & Cole) Her Proposition (Amber & Sam) Her Satisfaction (Rachel & Carter) Note: This book was previously titled Curve Lullaby (c) 2014. It’s the same fun story, revised with newly added/expanded content, as well as a fresh new title & cover makeover. Keywords: curvy girl romance, curvy woman romance, BBW, alpha hero, strong heroine, smart heroine, feisty heroine, plus size heroine, steamy novella, protective hero, possessive hero, new adult romance, sexy contemporary romance, steamy romance, hot romance novel, sweet hero, billionaire romance, virgin romance, virgin heroine, innocent heroine, friends to lovers romance, office romance, boss romance, instalove, instalust, insta love romance, sweet heroine, sexy beach read, happily ever after For fans of: Alexa Riley, Jessa Kane, Jenna Rose, Lucy Darling, Ella Goode, Mink, Olivia Turner, Lena Little, Fiona Davenport, Cassie Mint, Hope Ford, Frankie Love, Kaci Rose
Curvy Women Wanted
Author: Sam Crescent
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
ISBN: 9781773396613
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Curvy Women Wanted: Volume Three Bought Bride Convict Woman of His Dreams Rock Hard
Publisher: Evernight Publishing
ISBN: 9781773396613
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 222
Book Description
Curvy Women Wanted: Volume Three Bought Bride Convict Woman of His Dreams Rock Hard
Wanting a Mate (BBW Paranormal Shapeshifter Romance)
Author: Celia Kyle
Publisher: Celia Kyle
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Sometimes a gal’s gotta admit defeat and decide how many cats she’s gonna have when she’s old and crazy… Chloe Hall has tried every dating website out there and continues to connect with duds. Then her mother signs her up for a new dating—mating—service. Human or shifter, everyone is welcome as long as they’re looking for love and not their next bang. Chloe doesn’t care if her mate roars and sheds or howls and smells like wet dog. He’ll be hers. It’s not until she meets Holt—a massive, muscular, totally gorgeous werecougar—that she realizes she really will become a cat lady, and he absolutely drives her crazy. Werecougar Holt Moore’s animal is restless and craves things that scare the shit outta him: a mate, cubs, and a white picket fence. It doesn’t seem to remember that cougars are solitary animals in the wild, which also applies to his human half. His cat is too dominant to tolerate other shifters and when he’s on two legs, he towers over every human he meets. He’s big and mean and that’s how he likes it. Then he meets Chloe—curvy, luscious, human Chloe—and realizes he needs to add “possessive” and “biggest asshole on the planet” to his list of traits. Well, not all relationships are smooth sailing. The M&M Mating Agency – They deal in matings, not chocolate.
Publisher: Celia Kyle
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Sometimes a gal’s gotta admit defeat and decide how many cats she’s gonna have when she’s old and crazy… Chloe Hall has tried every dating website out there and continues to connect with duds. Then her mother signs her up for a new dating—mating—service. Human or shifter, everyone is welcome as long as they’re looking for love and not their next bang. Chloe doesn’t care if her mate roars and sheds or howls and smells like wet dog. He’ll be hers. It’s not until she meets Holt—a massive, muscular, totally gorgeous werecougar—that she realizes she really will become a cat lady, and he absolutely drives her crazy. Werecougar Holt Moore’s animal is restless and craves things that scare the shit outta him: a mate, cubs, and a white picket fence. It doesn’t seem to remember that cougars are solitary animals in the wild, which also applies to his human half. His cat is too dominant to tolerate other shifters and when he’s on two legs, he towers over every human he meets. He’s big and mean and that’s how he likes it. Then he meets Chloe—curvy, luscious, human Chloe—and realizes he needs to add “possessive” and “biggest asshole on the planet” to his list of traits. Well, not all relationships are smooth sailing. The M&M Mating Agency – They deal in matings, not chocolate.
Perilous Waif
Author: E. William Brown
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781520430577
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 515
Book Description
My name is Alice Long, and I've always known I was different.When I was little I used to climb up to the highest branches of the housetree at night, and watch the starships docking at the orbital stations high above. Forty meters off the ground, watching ships thirty thousand kilometers overhead, with senses that could pick out radar pings and comm chatter as easily as the ships themselves. It all seemed perfectly natural at the time.There were other kids with mods at the orphanage, but nothing like that. I learned fast to downplay my abilities, keep my mouth shut and try to blend in. Even as a kid I knew not to trust the Matrons. What would they do, if they realized the Adjustments that were supposed to make me a meek little herd animal didn't do anything?Then I messed up, and gave myself away.Now I'm on the run, hoping against hope that the Matrons won't try too hard to find me. Hoping to survive all the awful things that can happen to a girl on her own in space. Kidnappers, slavers, pirates and yakuza - no matter where I go, trouble always seems to find me.Good thing I'm not as helpless as I look.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781520430577
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 515
Book Description
My name is Alice Long, and I've always known I was different.When I was little I used to climb up to the highest branches of the housetree at night, and watch the starships docking at the orbital stations high above. Forty meters off the ground, watching ships thirty thousand kilometers overhead, with senses that could pick out radar pings and comm chatter as easily as the ships themselves. It all seemed perfectly natural at the time.There were other kids with mods at the orphanage, but nothing like that. I learned fast to downplay my abilities, keep my mouth shut and try to blend in. Even as a kid I knew not to trust the Matrons. What would they do, if they realized the Adjustments that were supposed to make me a meek little herd animal didn't do anything?Then I messed up, and gave myself away.Now I'm on the run, hoping against hope that the Matrons won't try too hard to find me. Hoping to survive all the awful things that can happen to a girl on her own in space. Kidnappers, slavers, pirates and yakuza - no matter where I go, trouble always seems to find me.Good thing I'm not as helpless as I look.
Beautiful Disaster Signed Limited Edition
Author: Jamie McGuire
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476719071
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Abby Abernathy is re-inventing herself as the good girl as she begins her freshman year at college, which is why she must resist lean, cut, and tattooed Travis Maddox, a classic bad boy.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476719071
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
Abby Abernathy is re-inventing herself as the good girl as she begins her freshman year at college, which is why she must resist lean, cut, and tattooed Travis Maddox, a classic bad boy.
Buyology
Author: Martin Lindstrom
Publisher: Crown Currency
ISBN: 0385523890
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A fascinating look at how consumers perceive logos, ads, commercials, brands, and products.”—Time How much do we know about why we buy? What truly influences our decisions in today’s message-cluttered world? In Buyology, Martin Lindstrom presents the astonishing findings from his groundbreaking three-year, seven-million-dollar neuromarketing study—a cutting-edge experiment that peered inside the brains of 2,000 volunteers from all around the world as they encountered various ads, logos, commercials, brands, and products. His startling results shatter much of what we have long believed about what captures our interest—and drives us to buy. Among the questions he explores: • Does sex actually sell? • Does subliminal advertising still surround us? • Can “cool” brands trigger our mating instincts? • Can our other senses—smell, touch, and sound—be aroused when we see a product? Buyology is a fascinating and shocking journey into the mind of today's consumer that will captivate anyone who's been seduced—or turned off—by marketers' relentless attempts to win our loyalty, our money, and our minds.
Publisher: Crown Currency
ISBN: 0385523890
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “A fascinating look at how consumers perceive logos, ads, commercials, brands, and products.”—Time How much do we know about why we buy? What truly influences our decisions in today’s message-cluttered world? In Buyology, Martin Lindstrom presents the astonishing findings from his groundbreaking three-year, seven-million-dollar neuromarketing study—a cutting-edge experiment that peered inside the brains of 2,000 volunteers from all around the world as they encountered various ads, logos, commercials, brands, and products. His startling results shatter much of what we have long believed about what captures our interest—and drives us to buy. Among the questions he explores: • Does sex actually sell? • Does subliminal advertising still surround us? • Can “cool” brands trigger our mating instincts? • Can our other senses—smell, touch, and sound—be aroused when we see a product? Buyology is a fascinating and shocking journey into the mind of today's consumer that will captivate anyone who's been seduced—or turned off—by marketers' relentless attempts to win our loyalty, our money, and our minds.
Encyclopedia of Pulp Fiction Writers
Author: Lee Server
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109121
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Provides an introduction to American pulp fiction during the twentieth century with brief author biographies and lists of their works.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438109121
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 321
Book Description
Provides an introduction to American pulp fiction during the twentieth century with brief author biographies and lists of their works.
Irresistibly Yours
Author: Lilly Avalon
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781791941109
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
𝘐𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 is a compilation of six short stories. This contemporary romance collection features friends-to-lovers, enemies-to-lovers, an office romance, and sexytimes.𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘈𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨Every time Hazel Bell goes on a date, she returns home unhappy and disenchanted about love. At least her best friend Adrian Williams is always there for her, even more so now that they're roommates. After a bad night out, their platonic friendship is put to the test--one that neither can resist. By the end of the night, will it be the end for Hazel and Adrian--or a new beginning?𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴Her friends know her as Dana Darling, the clean romance writer. She's never written a steamy novel, but her publisher needs her to. It isn't hard at first, but Dana's lack of sexual knowledge creates a block. That's where Landon comes in. She needs pointers on positions; he owes her a favor. Pretty soon it becomes another story entirely...one that's written between the sheets and not on paper.𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘬After spending most of the last year pining for her boss, Sara has decided it's time to move on. What's the point of waiting around for Brandon when it's considered inappropriate work behavior to date? A night on the town should be just the thing she needs to get her mind off him--that is, until Brandon shows up.𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴Now that her best friend, Sara, is getting married, Ana finally feels the need to settle down for the first time in her life. Enter Riley: tall, dark, and handsome. He's absolutely perfect. Too bad he's Sara's ex-boyfriend...𝘏𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘔𝘦 𝘜𝘱When Gabe propositions her at their best friend's wedding, Kaley isn't interested. Even though she secretly finds him attractive, he isn't a one-girl guy and she isn't a one-night girl. But the temptation may be more than either of them can handle.𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳Rachel has no idea what to expect when she approaches Jordan with an unconventional request. When one thing leads to another, they go with it. It's only one night... Right?
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781791941109
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 177
Book Description
𝘐𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘣𝘭𝘺 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘴 is a compilation of six short stories. This contemporary romance collection features friends-to-lovers, enemies-to-lovers, an office romance, and sexytimes.𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘭 𝘈𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨Every time Hazel Bell goes on a date, she returns home unhappy and disenchanted about love. At least her best friend Adrian Williams is always there for her, even more so now that they're roommates. After a bad night out, their platonic friendship is put to the test--one that neither can resist. By the end of the night, will it be the end for Hazel and Adrian--or a new beginning?𝘔𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘴Her friends know her as Dana Darling, the clean romance writer. She's never written a steamy novel, but her publisher needs her to. It isn't hard at first, but Dana's lack of sexual knowledge creates a block. That's where Landon comes in. She needs pointers on positions; he owes her a favor. Pretty soon it becomes another story entirely...one that's written between the sheets and not on paper.𝘛𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘬After spending most of the last year pining for her boss, Sara has decided it's time to move on. What's the point of waiting around for Brandon when it's considered inappropriate work behavior to date? A night on the town should be just the thing she needs to get her mind off him--that is, until Brandon shows up.𝘉𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘶𝘭𝘦𝘴Now that her best friend, Sara, is getting married, Ana finally feels the need to settle down for the first time in her life. Enter Riley: tall, dark, and handsome. He's absolutely perfect. Too bad he's Sara's ex-boyfriend...𝘏𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘔𝘦 𝘜𝘱When Gabe propositions her at their best friend's wedding, Kaley isn't interested. Even though she secretly finds him attractive, he isn't a one-girl guy and she isn't a one-night girl. But the temptation may be more than either of them can handle.𝘑𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘖𝘯𝘦 𝘍𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳Rachel has no idea what to expect when she approaches Jordan with an unconventional request. When one thing leads to another, they go with it. It's only one night... Right?
In Praise of Slowness
Author: Carl Honore
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061907316
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
We live in the age of speed. We strain to be more efficient, to cram more into each minute, each hour, each day. Since the Industrial Revolution shifted the world into high gear, the cult of speed has pushed us to a breaking point. Consider these facts: Americans on average spend seventy-two minutes of every day behind the wheel of a car, a typical business executive now loses sixty-eight hours a year to being put on hold, and American adults currently devote on average a mere half hour per week to making love. Living on the edge of exhaustion, we are constantly reminded by our bodies and minds that the pace of life is spinning out of control. In Praise of Slowness traces the history of our increasingly breathless relationship with time and tackles the consequences of living in this accelerated culture of our own creation. Why are we always in such a rush? What is the cure for time sickness? Is it possible, or even desirable, to slow down? Realizing the price we pay for unrelenting speed, people all over the world are reclaiming their time and slowing down the pace -- and living happier, healthier, and more productive lives as a result. A Slow revolution is taking place. Here you will find no Luddite calls to overthrow technology and seek a preindustrial utopia. This is a modern revolution, championed by cell-phone using, e-mailing lovers of sanity. The Slow philosophy can be summed up in a single word -- balance. People are discovering energy and efficiency where they may have been least expected -- in slowing down. In this engaging and entertaining exploration, award-winning journalist and rehabilitated speedaholic Carl Honoré details our perennial love affair with efficiency and speed in a perfect blend of anecdotal reportage, history, and intellectual inquiry. In Praise of Slowness is the first comprehensive look at the worldwide Slow movements making their way into the mainstream -- in offices, factories, neighborhoods, kitchens, hospitals, concert halls, bedrooms, gyms, and schools. Defining a movement that is here to stay, this spirited manifesto will make you completely rethink your relationship with time.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0061907316
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
We live in the age of speed. We strain to be more efficient, to cram more into each minute, each hour, each day. Since the Industrial Revolution shifted the world into high gear, the cult of speed has pushed us to a breaking point. Consider these facts: Americans on average spend seventy-two minutes of every day behind the wheel of a car, a typical business executive now loses sixty-eight hours a year to being put on hold, and American adults currently devote on average a mere half hour per week to making love. Living on the edge of exhaustion, we are constantly reminded by our bodies and minds that the pace of life is spinning out of control. In Praise of Slowness traces the history of our increasingly breathless relationship with time and tackles the consequences of living in this accelerated culture of our own creation. Why are we always in such a rush? What is the cure for time sickness? Is it possible, or even desirable, to slow down? Realizing the price we pay for unrelenting speed, people all over the world are reclaiming their time and slowing down the pace -- and living happier, healthier, and more productive lives as a result. A Slow revolution is taking place. Here you will find no Luddite calls to overthrow technology and seek a preindustrial utopia. This is a modern revolution, championed by cell-phone using, e-mailing lovers of sanity. The Slow philosophy can be summed up in a single word -- balance. People are discovering energy and efficiency where they may have been least expected -- in slowing down. In this engaging and entertaining exploration, award-winning journalist and rehabilitated speedaholic Carl Honoré details our perennial love affair with efficiency and speed in a perfect blend of anecdotal reportage, history, and intellectual inquiry. In Praise of Slowness is the first comprehensive look at the worldwide Slow movements making their way into the mainstream -- in offices, factories, neighborhoods, kitchens, hospitals, concert halls, bedrooms, gyms, and schools. Defining a movement that is here to stay, this spirited manifesto will make you completely rethink your relationship with time.