The book of awesome : snow days, bakery air, finding money in your pocket, and other simple, brilliant things
Record details
- ISBN: 0399156518 (hc.) :
- ISBN: 9780399156519 (hc.) :
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Physical Description:
393 p. : ill ; 20 cm.
print - Publisher: New York : G. P. Putnam's Sons, c2010.
Content descriptions
General Note: | "Amy Einhorn Books"--Page facing t.p. Based on Neil Pasricha's blog 1000awesomethings.com. |
Target Audience Note: | All Ages. |
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Subject: | Simplicity Well-being -- Humor Quality of life -- Humor Happiness -- Humor Conduct of life -- Humor |
Available copies
- 14 of 16 copies available at BC Interlibrary Connect. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Creston Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 16 total copies.
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Holdable? | Status | Due Date |
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Creston Public Library | 808.87 PAS (Text) | 35140000874761 | Adult Non-Fiction | Volume hold | Available | - |
Summary:
Focusing on both tangible pleasures and simple experiences, Pasricha provides a contemporary take on everyday inspiration that skips the typical Chicken Soup for the Soul fare: "When you push the button for the elevator and it's already there," ("Ding!"); "When the boss goes out of town" ("Who's up for a three-hour lunch?"); "Peeling that thin plastic film off new electronics" ("Welcome to the world, remote control"). Other items get more substantial discussions, including the other side of the pillow, old playground equipment, hotel lobby bathrooms, the last day of school, and the five-second rule. Though tongue-in-cheek, Pasricha emerges a committed but inviting optimist, combating life's unending stream of bad news by identifying opportunities to "share a universal high five with humanity."