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Bhutan Cameroon Civilization Croatia Czech Republic Ghana Leisure Manners and customs Travel UruguayFlorida, Richard L.
Summary: "Millions of Americans are beginning to work and live the way creative people like artists and scientists always have - and as a result our values and tastes, our personal relationships, our choices of where to live, and even our sense and use of time, are changing. Leading the shift are the nearly 38 million Americans in many diverse fields who create for a living - the Creative Class. The...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Basic Books 2002
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 153.35 FLOGrout, Pam.
Summary: Provides a broad spectrum of volunteering possibilities, spanning six continents and a hundred different opportunities ranging from archaeology and tourism to humanitarian aid and conservation.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Society 2009
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 910.202 GROHampl, Patricia
Summary: The Art of the Wasted Day is a picaresque travelogue of leisure written from a lifelong enchantment with solitude. Patricia Hampl visits the homes of historic exemplars of ease who made repose a goal, even an art form. She begins with two celebrated eighteenth-century Irish ladies who ran off to live a life of "retirement" in rural Wales. Her search then leads to Moravia to consider the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Viking 2018
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 921 HAMPL, PATRICIA HAMSchulte, Brigid
Summary: "Can working parents in America--or anywhere--ever find true leisure time? According to the Leisure Studies Department at the University of Iowa, true leisure is "that place in which we realize our humanity." If that's true, argues Brigid Schulte, then we're doing dangerously little realizing of our humanity. In Overwhelmed, Schulte, a staff writer for The Washington Post, asks: Are our...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar Straus & Giroux 2014
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Summary: A stunning, illustrated gift book that makes rewilding accessible to everyone.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Hardie Grant Explore 2022
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 639.9 CARHonoré, Carl.
Summary: "The Slow philosophy can be summed up in a single word - balance. People are discovering energy and efficiency where we may have least expected - in slowing down." "In this engaging and entertaining exploration, award-winning journalist and rehabilitated speedaholic Carl Honore details our perennial love affair with efficiency and speed in a perfect blend of anecdotal reportage, history, and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperSanFrancisco 2004
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lowell House 1992
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 650.1 MACKSummary: Viewers learn how to converse about leisure time in this program as passersby tell host Yolanda Vazquez what they like to do on the weekend. Responses include strolling in the park, reading, playing basketball and other sports, and riding the Strawberry Train for an excursion to the historic gardens of Aranjuez. A profile of the Royal Palace is included.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 1987
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Headlee, Celeste Anne
Summary: "We work feverishly to make ourselves happy. So why are we so miserable? Despite our constant search for new ways to "hack" our bodies and minds for peak performance, human beings are working more instead of less, living harder not smarter, and becoming more lonely and anxious. This manifesto helps us break free of our unhealthy devotion to efficiency and shows us how to reclaim our time and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Harmony Books 2020
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Publisher / Publication Date: Ten Speed Press 2003
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 306.38 ZELBoynton, Sandra
Summary: Behold the armadillo, a cute and curious creature who follows his nose wherever it goes. Join him as he quietly travels the less-traveled road: he picks cranberries, stops and smells the flowers, takes a nap in the meadow, searches out the source of a beautiful melody, and at day's end passes an overeager hippo sprinting the other direction.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little Simon 2018
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Publisher / Publication Date: Thorndike Press 2005
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1 available in Large Print, Call number: LP 921 CARTER, Jimmy CARGrout, Pam.
Summary: Travelers are showing a huge interest in the fast-growing sector known as experiential tourism--vacations that encompass heritage, culture, nature, ecology, and soft adventure. In the footsteps of the briskly selling The 100 Best Vacations to Enrich Your Life featuring North American destinations, our new title extends these ardent travelers' sights to global scale. From helping to build a...
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic 2008
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 910.25 GROSyman, Stefanie.
Summary: Stefanie Syman tells the surprising story of yoga in America--the story of this ancient spiritual discipline's transformation into a practice now synonymous with a healthy body.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Farrar, Straus and Giroux 2010
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 204.36 SYMKing, David C.
Summary: "Kyrgyzstan isn't a country people generally know a lot about, but its exciting past and fascinating present are worth a closer look. That kind of in-depth focus is presented to readers in this detailed guide to the culture of Kyrgyzstan, featuring fun facts about its language, cuisine, leisure activities, religious makeup, and much more. Readers also discover important information about the...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 958.43 KINKnowlton, MaryLee
Summary: "The country now known as North Macedonia has been through many changes in names and governments throughout its long history, but what hasn't changed is the rich cultural heritage of its people. Readers discover this cultural heritage through meticulously researched and up-to-date text, fact-filled sidebars, and detailed maps of the region's geography, economy, and culture. In addition, vibrant...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 949.76 KNOO'Shea, Maria
Summary: Situated at the edge of the Persian Gulf, this small and oil-rich country only became an independent nation in 1961. The whole of Kuwait is covered by a dry and undulating desert, which leads to the wealthy chalets and beach houses on the coast. The Kuwaiti people lived through the Gulf War in 1991, but since then they have experienced peace and prosperity in the otherwise tumultuous region....
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 953.67 O'SHCooper, Robert
Summary: "Bhutan is a ruggedly mountainous country known for its cliff-side monasteries and snowcapped peaks. Colorful prayer flags wind their way through breezy gorges. The magical and mystical personality of Bhutan can be felt from the highest mountaintops to the deepest valleys, and down every ancient alleyway in between. This title explores the traditional culture, diverse wildlife, ancient arts,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 954.98 COONevins, Debbie
Summary: "Cameroon is an African nation with a vast history. Its rich geology includes volcanoes, tropical areas, coastal waters, hot springs, plateaus, mountains, and rain forests. This book will help readers gain a full understanding of the country, from its history to its current state; its struggles, triumphs, and political culture; its environmental policies, variety of wildlife, and conservation...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 967.11 NEVRajendra, Vijeya
Summary: "Australia is filled with beautiful landscapes and friendly people. How does the natural world affect life there? How has life changed in Australia from its earliest days to today? Readers find the answers to these questions and many more about life "down under" as they explore the history, environment, and culture of this popular part of the world. The detailed main text features up-to-date...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing 2023
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 994 RAJRobinson, Peg
Summary: "Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Ghana." --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 966.7 ROBSioras, Efstathia
Summary: The landlocked Czech Republic is not a large country, but it has a rich history. Known for its architectural treasures, lush forests, and a strong literary heritage, the Czech Republic was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and was united with Slovakia under the name Czechoslovakia before its peaceful independence in 1993. Since then, the Czech Republic has become a stable and prosperous...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2019
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 943.71 SIOCooper, Robert
Summary: "Croatia is a country with a vast history that has survived times of war and conflict to now enjoy growth and prosperity. Today, Croatia is a place where tourists find and enjoy beautiful havens and stunning landscapes. This book offers readers the chance to see what life in Croatia is like, including details of its history, government, lifestyle, sport, and popular foods. Vivid photographs,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 949.72 COOJermyn, Leslie
Summary: Meaning River of the Colorful Birds, Uruguay is a small country in South America that is covered by crisscrossing rivers and lush hills. Home to approximately 3.5 million people, the country is often regarded as the most stable and prosperous country in Central and South America. Uruguay produces 95 percent of its electricity from renewable energy and is known as one of the most socially...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC 2019