Once, Tammy Strobel and her husband were living a normal middle-class lifestyle: driving two cars, commuting long distances, and living well beyond their means. Now they are living the voluntary downsizing; or smart-sizing; dream. In this book Strobel combines research on well-being with numerous real-world examples to offer practical inspiration. Her fresh take on our things, our work, and our relationships spells out micro-actions that anyone can take to step into a life that’s more conscious and connected, sustainable and sustaining, heartfelt and happy.

Get into the habit of being happy! We may all have different abilities, interests, beliefs and lifestyles, beliefs but there is one thing that we all have in common: We want to be happy! Happiness shows you how to be happy by adopting lifelong “happiness habits” that bring and fulfilment and pleasure to your days. These habits will help you manage life’s inevitable ups and downs; consistent practice will develop your happiness abilities and help you live the happy life you want. Aristotle believed that happiness was comprised of pleasure and a sense of life well-lived. Today’s research agrees, suggesting that “happiness” is defined by your overall satisfaction with your life as well as how you feel from day to day. This book shows you that happiness is a skill made up of a particular set of habits that you can bring in your life starting today. Identify your own, personal definition of “happiness” Learn why we need to be happy and what often gets in the way Develop habits that help you create and maintain happiness long-term Learn how to be happy when you’re stuck in an unhappy situation Discover the often-overlooked happiness that surrounds you every day While happiness is not feeling good all the time you do have the ability to control how you feel Happiness gives you the skills and perspective to recognise happiness and pursue a happy life—whatever that may mean for you.

An annotated reference of more than 1,500 proverbs and sayings of the American language.

A Tempestuous Temptation by Cathy Williams Aggie’s first introduction to billionaire Luiz is his outrageous accusation that she is a fortune hunter! But when Aggie finds herself snowbound with the arrogant Brazilian, she soon finds she’s not as immune to his lethal charms as she’d hoped...

A Tempestuous Temptation Aggie is infuriated that she is being accused as a fortune–hunter by billionaire Luiz Diaz...and now she is snowbound with the arrogant Brazilian! As they seek shelter from the snowstorm, Luiz does nothing to dismiss Aggie's initial opinion of him. Yes, he's unbearably arrogant...and as irresistible as he thinks he is! Despite his merciless reputation, it seems she's not as immune to his legendary lethal charm as she'd hoped... The Notorious Gabriel Diaz The last time Gabriel heard the word no was when Lucy Robins rejected his skilled advances – a moment that is still etched on his bruised ego! Now, Lucy desperately needs to help her family. Gabriel strikes a deal: Lucy's virginity! But he didn't expect that their night together would leave him hooked... The Truth Behind His Touch Caroline Rossi steps into Giancarlo de Vito's sleek offices feeling plain...and virtually invisible! Giancarlo's ruthless ambition got him where he is today, but he hasn't forgotten the past hardships – or his thirst for a revenge only Caroline can help him exact... Used to women doing anything to please him, Giancarlo is confounded by Caroline – she just won't play ball. To seek his vengeance Giancarlo will have to turn on the legendarily irresistible de Vito charm.