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Ever since Einstein’s study of Brownian motion, scientists have understood that a little disorder can actually make systems more effective. But most people still shun disorder–or suffer guilt over the mess they can’t avoid. No longer!
With a spectacular array of true stories and case studies of the hidden benefits of mess, A PERFECT MESS overturns the accepted wisdom that tight schedules, organization, neatness, and consistency...
With a spectacular array of true stories and case studies of the hidden benefits of mess, A PERFECT MESS overturns the accepted wisdom that tight schedules, organization, neatness, and consistency...
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Andrews McMeel Publishing
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[2018]
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English
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'Lagom is a Swedish word that means "not too much and not too little, but just the right amount." It's about acheiving a happy and healthy balance in all aspects of your life, such as eating and drinking in moderation, being environmentally and socially conscious, setting realistic goals, and living within your means."--Back cover.
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Ten Speed Press
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2017.
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English
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Following the cultural phenomena of fika and hygge, the allure of Scandinavian culture and tradition continues in the Swedish concept of lagom. From home design and work-life balance, to personal well-being and environmental sustainability, author Anna Brones presents valuable Swedish-inspired tips and actionable ways to create a more intentional, healthy lifestyle. Instead of thinking about how we can work less, lagom teaches us to think about how...
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Henry loves chocoate...chocolate for breakfast, chocolate for lunch, chocolate for dinner. No surprise when he suddenly breaks out in chocolaty brown spots and is diagnosed with Chocolate Fever. Rather than be poked and prodded by doctors, Henry runs away, starting the adventure of a lifetime, but at the end of it all, he learns some valuable lessons in courage, caring, moderation and prejudice.
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St. Martin's Press
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2020.
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English
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"New York Times bestselling author and Washington Post columnist E. J. Dionne, Jr. sounds the alarm in Code Red, calling for an alliance between progressives and moderates to seize the moment and restore hope to America's future for the 2020 presidential election. Will progressives and moderates feud while America burns? Or will these natural allies take advantage of the greatest opportunity since the New Deal Era to strengthen American democracy,...
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Diversion Books
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2021.
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English
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In this era of extremism, our largest problems remain unsolved and our international leadership is compromised. Having two fiercely opposed political parties is what John Adams, the second President of the United States, dreaded "as the greatest political evil under our Constitution."If American government is to work, it must do so in the center--where open discussion, hard negotiation, and effective compromise take place. No living politician knows...
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W.W. Norton & Company
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[2024]
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English
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"Even before the cataclysmic 2016 election, the Democratic Party had long been at war with itself-yet Joe Biden's narrow victory in 2020 bridged the divide. Facing the dire threat of a second Trump administration, Democrats forged an unlikely but effective coalition that stalled Trumpism at the ballot box and enacted a raft of consequential legislation. But how long can the uneasy peace hold, and can Biden win again?"--
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