The Pursuit of Happiness

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Social psychologist David G. Myers has reviewed thousands of recent scientific studies conducted worldwide in search of the key to happiness. With wit and wisdom, he explodes some of the popular myths on the subject and presents specific techniques for finding true joy in living:
Are most people happy?
What are the inner traits of happy people?
Are extroverts happier than introverts?
Are men happier than women?
Does religious faith promote inner peace and joy?
Does well-being come with being well-off?
Are happy children more likely to become happy adults?
What part do friends play in personal happiness?
Is age a factor in feeling happy?
What can you do to improve your own sense of well-being?
and much more


Trailer: The Movie (DVD)

An inventive independent feature made especially for movie lovers. Ian McCrudden and Will Pope play friends who dream of making movies. They embark on a road trip and pick up two attractive women who join them in their journey. The boys begin romancing the girls and each couple becomes a match made in Hollywood.
The courtships are sprinkled with dialogue from classic movies that would seem out of place, but in these pop culture love connections, film is the language of love. Nostalgic and humorous, the film is a treasure for movie trivia buffs.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame - 1.33
Single Side - Dual Layer
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Mrs. McNosh Hangs Up Her Wash

You never know what you`ll find on Mrs. McNosh`s clothesline--when she get a wrong number she even hangs up the phone! Brimming with humorous language play, this silly rhyming tale will tickle any toddler`s funny bone.
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Housekeeping

Marilynne Robinson`s 1980 novel is a strange coming-of-age tale set in the Idaho mountains. The story is about two orphaned sisters, Ruth and Lucille, who go to live with their unconventional and possibly unbalanced Aunt Sylvie. Ruth, the narrator, is haunted by the death of her grandfather, who died in a horrifying train wreck years ago, and the more recent death of her mother, who drove her car off a cliff. The setting for these family tragedies--the fictional town of Fingerbone and its frigid lake--continues to play its part in the story. As the two girls grow up in this eerie and evocative place, Lucille`s life becomes focused on only one thing: to fit in and be as ordinary as possible. But Ruth, who has felt alienated all her life from her surroundings, has a profound need to rebel. The circumstances of these two diverging lives form the basis of a novel that has been heralded as an American classic, celebrated for the compelling strangeness of its story and the lyrical prose that... Housekeeping
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Spices Of Life

In this groundbreaking cookbook, Nina Simonds offers us more than 175 luscious recipes, along with practical tips for a sensible lifestyle, that demonstrate that health-giving foods not only provide pleasure but can make a huge difference in our lives.
With her emphasis on the tonic properties of a wide variety of foods, herbs, and spices, this book also brings us up to date on the latest scientific research. In every recipe–gathered from cultures around the world in which good eating is a way of life–Simonds gives us dishes that are both irresistible and have a positive effect on one’s well-being. For example:
-Cardamom, a key digestive, subtly seasons her Steamed Asparagus with Cardamom Butter.
-Cinnamon, which strengthens the heart and alleviates nervous tension, adds spice to her Fragrant Cinnamon Pork with Sweet Potatoes.
-Basil has long been used as a healing salve and in teas. So who wouldn’t feel rejuvenated by a delicious... Spices Of Life
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