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"A small book for anyone in search of hope, looking for a path to a more meaningful life, or in need of encouragement. "Happiness occurs when you forget who you're expected to be. And what you're expected to do. Happiness is an accident of self-acceptance. It's the warm breeze you feel when you open the door to who you are." Years ago, Matt Haig began writing notes to his future self. These notes were meant as gifts to his future self: offerings of...

"El libro de la esperanza es una recopilación de pequeñas islas de ilusión. Reúne formas de consuelo e historias que nos proporcionan nuevas maneras de vernos a nosotros y al mundo. La mezcla de filosofía, memorias y autorreflexión de Matt Haig se basa en filósofos y supervivientes de todos los tiempos, desde Marco Aurelio hasta Nellie Bly, desde Emily Dickinson hasta James Baldwin. Este es el libro al que debes recurrir cuando necesites...

"There’s no place like hope, where possible lives, where people are helpful and everyone gives. If you’re feeling scared or sad, happy or helpful — hope will guide you. It’s not always easy. And sometimes having hope means being brave, or determined, or kind. At the end of the day, hope is where better will be."--

Reveals how even the smallest gesture can have a lasting impact on the world's biggest problems. The stunning new picture book by presidential inaugural poet Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Christian Robinson You’re told that This won’t work, But how will you know If you never try? Presidential inaugural poet and #1 New York Times bestselling author Amanda Gorman and Caldecott Honor and Coretta Scott King Honor winner...

Provides practical instruction for living a confident life in a world filled with chaos and crisis.

Por el autor del best seller mundial El sutil arte de que (casi todo) te importe una mi*rda, esta guía provee consejos inesperados para lidiar y no vivir de la esperanza. Vivimos en un momento muy interesante. En el aspecto material, este es el mejor momento que hemos vivido como sociedad, somos más libres que nunca, más sanos y más ricos que cualquier otra época en la historia de la humanidad. Sin embargo, de alguna manera, todo parece estar...

In this collection of personal stories and essays, award-winning and best-selling authors show that hope can live anywhere, even during the darkest of times. Where does hope live? In your family? In your community? In your school? In your heart? From a family restaurant to a hot-dog shaped car, from an empty road on a moonlight night to a classoom holiday celebration, this anthology of personal stories from award-winning and bestselling authors, shows...

Park ranger Hope Banning's plans for a little R and R are put on hold when a plane crashes at the top of a remote mountain. Hope will have to climb the summit and assess the situation. And the only climbing partner available is Sam Rutherford--the enigmatic man she spent a night with six months ago.