false 17289 0 0 885297 0609600745 9780609600740 8 <![CDATA[The Art of Doing Nothing: Simple Ways to Make Time for Yourself]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179182416m/885297.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179182416s/885297.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/885297.The_Art_of_Doing_Nothing_Simple_Ways_to_Make_Time_for_Yourself 3.98 49 Simple Ways to Make Time for Yourself

A culture of overachievers, we make things happen--and happen fast. While rushing along, though, the days seem to get shorter and shorter. If only time would hold still, just a little bit, to let us savor life's simplest moments. . . .
The Art of Doing Nothing will help to ease these beat-the-clock jitters. The stress-reducing techniques described here require no time, no skill, no commitment. A practical guide to rest and relaxation, it ushers us into a world where "being" is more compelling than "doing."
Beautifully illustrated with Erica Lennard's photographs, The Art of Doing Nothing gives us permission to celebrate idleness in all its mesmerizing forms. Véronique Vienne's delightfully informative essays on the art of breathing, meditating, bathing, listening, waiting, and more offer useful tips on such skills as how to whistle, stay in the moment, take a nap, cure a cold, or watch the sun set over the horizon. Without further ado--and without feeling guilty--we learn to unwind, exhale, and, yes, stop and smell the roses.
Like Ira Gershwin, you will be delighted to discover that you've got plenty of nothin', and that nothin's plenty for you.]]> 17289 3.84 207 35 103050 3.96 53 9 1998 822490 0300099525 9780300099522 8 <![CDATA[Chip Kidd (Monographics)]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178688553m/822490.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178688553s/822490.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/822490.Chip_Kidd 3.51 39 17289 3.84 207 35 2003 504041 0609605216 9780609605219 4 <![CDATA[The Art of Imperfection: Simple Ways to Make Peace with Yourself]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175303066m/504041.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175303066s/504041.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/504041.The_Art_of_Imperfection_Simple_Ways_to_Make_Peace_with_Yourself 3.90 31 --Joan Price]]> 17289 3.84 207 35 1999 240232 0609607391 9780609607398 5 <![CDATA[The Art of Growing Up: Simple Ways to Be Yourself at Last]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173034311m/240232.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173034311s/240232.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240232.The_Art_of_Growing_Up_Simple_Ways_to_Be_Yourself_at_Last 4.24 25 The Art of Doing Nothing and The Art of Imperfection) and a feature writer for magazines such as Martha Stewart Living and Redbook, contends that growing up doesn't simply mean you're not getting younger anymore; it means you're finally at the point in life where the real fun begins. After all, Julia Child didn't write her first bestselling cookbook until she was 49, Harry Truman wasn't elected to national office until he was 50, and Paul Cezanne didn't have a major exhibit of his paintings until he was 65. The "second part of your life is second to none," she writes, and the best is yet to come.

In 10 essays complemented by 25 duotone photographs, Vienne advises us to begin anew by throwing away old things ("outgrowing is part of growing up"), letting go of what's become obsolete, and reinventing adulthood ("become the kind of grown-up who makes young people wish they were pushing 40, 50 or even 60"). In short, get comfortable in your skin, with your intelligence, with your soul. The message is: growing up has little do with age--and everything to do with making your life easier, happier, and more fun. No doubt, this savvy little gift book will get lucky recipients on the right track. --Nancy Monson

]]> 17289 3.84 207 35 2000 313770 1581152655 9781581152654 0 <![CDATA[Citizen Designer: Perspectives on Design Responsibility]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173678041m/313770.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173678041s/313770.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/313770.Citizen_Designer_Perspectives_on_Design_Responsibility 3.95 21 17289 3.84 207 35 2003 30849 0307337243 9780307337245 6 <![CDATA[The Art of Being a Woman: A Simple Guide to Everyday Love and Laughter]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1168144056m/30849.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1168144056s/30849.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30849.The_Art_of_Being_a_Woman_A_Simple_Guide_to_Everyday_Love_and_Laughter 3.57 21 Discover how completely happy you are in your own skin.

Such experiences, says Véronique Vienne, are expressions of the art of being a woman.

In this gem of a book, Vienne gently guides women of all ages and cultures through the practical– and a few rather more whimsical– lessons in the art of womanhood and in the joy of loving life as only a woman can. Along the way, she imparts unique gifts of wisdom such as:

• An alert mind is the most eye-catching feature of a face.
• Smart compliments can improve the way you look as much as beauty products.
• Paying more to eat less is counterintuitive, yet it is the best diet around.
• Fashion is a nonsurgical nip-and-tuck technique.
• Female camaraderie keeps you healthy.
• Men should be given the benefit of the doubt (because they truly need it).

With its spirited prose and witty illustrations, The Art of Being a Woman informs and celebrates the many ways we all can release our insecurities, count our blessings, and experience what the French call “joie de vivre,” a lively tryst between heart and mind.]]> 17289 3.84 207 35 2006 845329 0609609262 9780609609262 1 <![CDATA[The Art of Expecting: Simple Ways to Make Room for the Future]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178846783m/845329.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178846783s/845329.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/845329.The_Art_of_Expecting_Simple_Ways_to_Make_Room_for_the_Future 4.00 6 The Art of Expecting is for all the fans of The Art of Doing Nothing, The Art of Imperfection, and The Art of Growing Up, as well as anyone who has even thought about becoming a parent. It is not a book about trimesters or feeding schedules. It is about the art of trusting, the art of nesting, the art of soothing, the art of bustling, and more of life ’s truly fine arts.

Véronique Vienne reminds us that raising a child is a journey, and along the way you need to take the stroller, the car seat, and the diaper bag. She considers colicky babies and colicky parents and offers recipes for the instant comfort of both. On the art of negotiating, she says that what’s good for your ego is usually not good for your child. Some of her sidebars discuss nine months in the life of a man, how to be a sexy mom, and 12 reasons to have kids (there’s always an excuse for baking cookies, for one).

Complementing it all are the gorgeous duotone photographs that have become a trademark of the series, taken quite appropriately by Véronique’s daughter, Jeanne Lipsey.]]> 17289 3.84 207 35 2002 759401 1581154356 9781581154351 0 <![CDATA[The Education of an Art Director]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178120765m/759401.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1178120765s/759401.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/759401.The_Education_of_an_Art_Director 3.67 6 • More than 30 big-name contributors, including Vince Frost, Ronn Campisi, Gail Anderson, and others

This provocative anthology provides inspiration on teaching and discussing art direction in the classroom and beyond. Essays, interviews, and images from more than thirty teachers and leaders in the field provide an in-depth view of every facet of art direction; concrete examples reveal how to create classes that are fun to teach and inspiring to students and department chairs alike. A boon to instructors, a boost to anyone interested in graphic design, this book is educational in the best sense of the word.

]]> 17289 3.84 207 35 2005 885298 0609609254 9780609609255 1 <![CDATA[The Art of the Moment: Simple Ways to Get the Most from Life]]> http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179182418m/885298.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179182418s/885298.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/885298.The_Art_of_the_Moment_Simple_Ways_to_Get_the_Most_from_Life 3.50 2 The Art of the Moment, bestselling author Véronique Vienne explores ways to get the most from life, one day at a time. Her signature essays—short and sweet, yet insightful—are invitations to appreciate the uniqueness of each moment. Dismissing the notion that our notoriously short attention span is to be blamed for our distracted state of mind, she encourages readers to savor the fullness of life in brief, joyful installments. “Don’t wait for a second chance to get it right,” she says. “Each moment is both the last time and the first time because no two days are ever alike.”
Each chapter is a reminder that time is not running out. You don’t have to rush to experience a sense of joy, wonder, and adventure. It’s yours for the taking, whenever you are ready for it. You can claim the “now” while watering the lawn, taking a seven-year-old to soccer practice, buying a new pair of shoes, or daydreaming about opening a small bookstore across the street from the bank.

This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoyed Véronique Vienne’s now-classic The Art of Doing Nothing—and a perfect gift for anyone who believes that the ultimate art of living is to make each minute count.

Beautifully illustrated with radiant photographs by Ann Rhoney, The Art of the Moment celebrates the very special joie de vivre that is your birthright.

Prolong the Pleasure of Being Alive
Don’t wait for a second chance to get it right.
Fold your napkin carefully at the end of a great gourmet meal.
Have serious conversations with seven-year-olds.
Forget to mention that you were right in the
first place.
Say “Don’t ask” and “Go figure” rather than launch into tedious explanations.
Reframe family pictures.
Always have a kind word for people with old dogs.
Look at the world as if you were a cat.
Welcome unexpected interruptions: They are often the prologue to happy accidents.
Think in the shower.
Find a little more time to be with friends.
Make the most of everything, one moment at a time.]]> 17289 3.84 207 35 2002 1755828 8479019220 9788479019228 0 <![CDATA[El Arte De La Imperfeccion/the Art of Imperfection]]> http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1755828.El_Arte_De_La_Imperfeccion_the_Art_of_Imperfection 5.00 1 Description in Spanish:
Las imágenes perfectas parecen estar por todas partes: en la televisión, los anuncios, las revistas...Sin embargo, la realidad cotidiana está llena de lugares en los que la perfección está ausente: nuestro propio aspecto, las personas que amamos, los lugares en que vivimos y los trabajos que desempeñamos siempre dejan algo que desear. Véronique Vienne nos ofrece diez reflexiones que nos recuerdan que no tenemos que ser perfectos para ser felices; describe el arte de equivocarse, de ser desordenado, de ser ingenuo y de no ser ni rico ni famoso. Nos ayuda a encontrar consuelo en nuestros momentos difíciles y a responder con sentido del humor a nuestras equivocaciones.

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