Simple Pleasures
From the delight of seeing the first blossom of spring to the pleasure of planting a seed, this book reminds us just how much happiness can be found in the smallest things. A gift book balm for the soul in our increasingly screen-based, disconnected world and a celebration of the little things that make life worth living. The 100 everyday things highlighted as simple pleasures range from baking bread and the feel of fresh sheets, to climbing a hill, writing a letter, daydreaming, people watching, and enjoying the first coffee of the day. Offering the perfect antidote to the stresses and demands of modern life, this tender and uplifting book shows us a way to get more from less and be grateful for what we have.
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From the delight of seeing the first blossom of spring to the pleasure of planting a seed, this book reminds us just how much happiness can be found in the smallest things
A gift book balm for the soul in our increasingly screen-based, disconnected world and a celebration of the little things that make life worth living. The 100 everyday things highlighted as simple pleasures range from baking bread and the feel of fresh sheets, to climbing a hill, writing a letter, daydreaming, people watching, and enjoying the first coffee of the day.
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Offering the perfect antidote to the stresses and demands of modern life, this tender and uplifting book shows us a way to get more from less and be grateful for what we have.
Additional information
| Weight | 232 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 174 × 121 × 17 mm |
| Author | |
| Publisher | National Trust Books |
| Imprint | National Trust Books |
| Cover | Hardback |
| Pages | 112 |
| Language | English |
| Edition | |
| Dewey | 158.1 (edition:23) |
| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
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