ISBN: 9781616204167 - totally unscientific study of the search for human happiness, the (18 Ergebnisse)

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Hardback. Zustand: Good. A remarkable journey. I laughed. I cried. I got another cat. --Lily Tomlin Paula Poundstone is the funniest human being I have ever known. --Peter Sagal, host of Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me and author of The Book of Vice Is there a secret to happiness? asks comedian Paula Poundstone. I don't know how or why anyone would keep it a secret. It seems rather cruel, really . . . Where could it be? Is it deceptively simple? Does it melt at a certain temperature? Can you buy it? Must you suffer for it before or after? In her wildly and wisely observed book, the comedy legend takes on that most inalienable of rights--the pursuit of happiness. Offering herself up as a human guinea pig in a series of thoroughly unscientific experiments, Poundstone tries out a different get-happy hypothesis in each chapter of her data-driven search. She gets in shape with taekwondo. She drives fast behind the wheel of a Lamborghini. She communes with nature while camping with her daughter, and commits to getting her house organized (twice ). Swing dancing? Meditation? Volunteering? Does any of it bring her happiness? You may be laughing too hard to care. The Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness is both a story of jumping into new experiences with both feet and a surprisingly poignant tale of a single working mother of three children (not to mention dozens of cats, a dog, a bearded dragon lizard, a lop-eared bunny, and one ant left from her ant farm) who is just trying to keep smiling while living a busy life. The queen of the skepticism-fueled rant, Paula Poundstone stands alone in her talent for bursting bubbles and slaying sacred cows. Like George Carlin, Steve Martin, and David Sedaris, she is a master of her craft, and her comedic brilliance is served up in abundance in this book. As author and humorist Roy Blount Jr. notes, Paula Poundstone deserves to be happy. Nobody deserves to be this funny.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. With dust jacket. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

Hard Cover. Zustand: Near Fine-. Near Fine-. Stated First Edition, First Printing. Usual ex-libri markings but very nice clean copy, appears unread as if never having been checked out; no torn out pages or pockets. A stock image [photo] is an accurate representation of the listed book's dust jacket design. Complete number line at copyright page. NON price-clipped dust jacket [$ 25.95] in mylar covers, clean, colors bright, minor display indications. Pages [290] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Aqua blue boards, bright gilt lettering. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described. Ex-Library.…

Zustand: Good. Signed Copy . Acceptable dust jacket. Inscribed by author on title page. Slightly dampstained.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Read once, very gently. Inscribed on title page: " Thanks. love, Paula Poundstone" Pristine condition. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. First Edition; First Printing. Bookplate on FEP signed by the author. Boards and DJ have light edgewear. Pages lightly tanned. ; Signed by Author fmc2%262D. Signed By Author.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Signed & inscribed by Paula Poundstone to the previous owner on the title page. Hardbound in dust jacket. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Totally Unscientific Study of the Search for Human Happiness, The This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

Soft cover. Zustand: Fine. No Jacket. Special Edition. Advance Reading Copy of Uncorrected Proof in paperback. Bright, clean & tight copy, unread in Fine condition. "'Is there a secret to happiness?' asks comedian Paula Poundstone. 'I don't know how or why anyone would keep it a secret. It seems rather cruel, really . . . Where could it be? Is it deceptively simple? Does it melt at a certain temperature? Can you buy it? Must you suffer for it before or after?' In her wildly and wisely observed book, the comedy legend takes on that most inalienable of rights--the pursuit of happiness. Offering herself up as a human guinea pig in a series of thoroughly unscientific experiments, Poundstone tries out a different get-happy hypothesis in each chapter of her data-driven search. She gets in shape with taekwondo. She drives fast behind the wheel of a Lamborghini. She communes with nature while camping with her daughter, and commits to getting her house organized (twice!). Swing dancing? Meditation? Volunteering? Does any of it bring her happiness? You may be laughing too hard to care." [] "The queen of the skepticism-fueled rant, Paula Poundstone stands alone in her talent for bursting bubbles and slaying sacred cows. Like George Carlin, Steve Martin, and David Sedaris, she is a master of her craft, and her comedic brilliance is served up in abundance in this book. As author and Wait Wait panelist Roy Blount Jr. notes, 'Paula Poundstone deserves to be happy. Nobody deserves to be this funny.'" [publisher copy] Pristine paperback w/sharp corners & crisp edges, a square tight binding w/no creases in spine & no jacket as issued.…

Hardback. Zustand: Used; Very Good. Prompt Shipment, shipped in Boxes, Tracking PROVIDEDBiography: Arts & EntertainmentVery good copy. Good dustjacket with creasing.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 290 pages. 10.00x6.50x1.00 inches. In Stock.