With all the impending doomsday predictions everyone is looking for a reason to smile these days. And why not? Smiling has been shown to relieve stress, boost the immune system, release endorphins, and even make us more attractive. It’s the natural drug. So put down the Xanax and pick up a copy of 1,033 Reasons to Smile. Whether it’s the sight of baby animals wrestling each other or watching pigeons fight over a Cheeto, there are more than enough funny, silly, and downright weird ...

Smiling has been shown to relieve stress, boost the immune system, release endorphins, and even make us more attractive. It's the natural drug. Whether it's the sight of baby animals wrestling each other or watching pigeons fight over a Cheeto, there are more than enough funny, silly, and downright weird reasons to put a smile on your face inside this little book of joy, including:When the person in the next lane lets you ahead of them in heavy trafficWhen you finally get bac...

Dutton’s fiction debut is a stellar, thought-provoking novel about life, death, California, music, and more. . . . If you’ve never been to California, you might feel like you have visited after reading this creative and unforgettable story. For connoisseurs of singular fiction.” -Library Journal, starred reviewLos Angeles, California: Clem Jasper is a twenty-seven-year-old trust funder with a world-famous rock musician for a father. Unsure what do with her life, s...

In "The Wishing Moon," Louise Elizabeth Dutton weaves a captivating narrative that transcends the boundaries of contemporary fantasy and literary fiction. This enchanting tale revolves around a young protagonist who embarks on a journey through an ethereal landscape, driven by her longing for connection and the pursuit of dreams. Dutton'Äôs prose is rich and lyrical, infused with both surreal imagery and poignant introspection, reflecting the internal struggles faced by her characters. The...

First published in the year 1916, the present fictional novel 'The Wishing Moon' was written by the famous English writer Louise Elizabeth Dutton. This novel has a smooth pace of narrative and binds the reader in an engaging way till the end.

The Wishing Moon by Louise Elizabeth Dutton.

"The Wishing Moon" centers around a young protagonist who discovers a magical moon that has the power to grant wishes. The story is set in a whimsical world where the boundaries between reality and fantasy are blurred, allowing for a rich and imaginative narrative.The young protagonist, often feeling misunderstood and yearning for adventure, stumbles upon the wishing moon by chance. As they navigate the consequences of their wishes, they encounter a series of enchanting and sometimes chall...

John Skelton is a central literary figure and the leading poet during the first thirty years of Tudor rule. Nevertheless, he remains challenging and even contradictory for modern audiences.This book aims to provide an authoritative guide to this complex poet and his works, setting him in his historical, religious, and social contexts. Beginning with an exploration of his life and career, it goes on to cover all the major aspects of his poetry, from the literary traditions in which h...

Julian of Norwich, the fourteenth/early fifteenth-century anchoress and mystic, is one of the most important and best-known figures of the Middle Ages. Her Revelations, intense visions of the divine, have been widely studied and read; the first known writings of an English woman, their influence extends over theology and literature. However, many aspects of both her life and thought remain enigmatic.This exciting collection offers a comprehensive, accessible coverage of the...

Medieval and Renaissance Drama in England is an annual volume committed to the publication of essays and reviews related to English drama and theater history to 1642. An internationally recognized board of scholars oversees the publication of MaRDiE. Readers who wish to deepen their understanding of early drama will find that the journal publishes wide-ranging discussions not only of plays and early performance history, but of topics pertaining to cultural history, as wel...

In the heart of Mumbai, three lost souls find unexpected hope in the quiet wisdom of a humble tea seller.Aditi, a single mother fighting for a fair chance, dreams of corporate success but is weighed down by self-doubt and rejection. Sumeet, a high-flying executive who has always walked in his father's shadow, feels a quiet emptiness creeping into his success. And beneath the old bodhi tree, Arjun sinks deeper into alcohol and debt, looking for an escape.Whe...

Make time to slow down, breathe, be awake, be aware, and appreciate.Natural Meditation offers easy-to-follow meditation cues for meditating in natural settings or meditating on natural images or objects. Sidebars throughout the book provide suggestions on how to incorporate nature into your mindfulness practice. The short entries allow readers to open to a page during lunch break, at home in the evening, or on the weekend for a short "retreat," setting off...