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The Happiness Passport: A world tour of joyful living in 50 words
The Happiness Passport A world tour of joyful living in 50 words Author:Megan C Hayes Exploring the global dictionary, from common languages to obscure dialects,�The Happiness Passport�takes the reader on a joyful journey around the world seeking out the secrets of wellbeing.� — � — The wonderfully evocative words in this collection resonate with universal emotions:�the�deep�longing for home conjured up by the Welsh word�hiraeth, o... more »r the transportive ability of good storytelling captured in the Urdu�goya. Yet at the same time each is�deeply ingrained in its place of origin: long, dark Danish days encourage the warmth and cosiness of�hygge,�while the satisfied chatter after a sun-soaked meal -�sombremesa�-�resonates�uniquely�with Spanish hospitality. These words are�simultaneously all-inclusive and peculiar to place;�they are on the tip of our tongue and yet not in our vocabulary.
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The Happiness Passport�delves into this�treasure trove of delights, examining�the cultural context�of each and the lessons that we can apply in our own lives to�achieve greater contentment. A must-read for�all those seeking a more balanced life, this�beautiful guide features original illustrations that conjure up each elusive expression.« less