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Ross Gay’s The Book of Delights is a genre-defying collection of essays that record the small joys that occurred in one year, from birthday to birthday, and that we often overlook in our busy lives. His is a meditation on delight that takes a clear-eyed view of the complexities, even the terrors, in his life, including living in America as a Black man; the ecological and psychic violence of our consumer culture; the loss of those he loves.

There are times when there doesn’t seem much to smile about. And for those times, there is this book. J. B Priestley’s 1949 classic teaches us that joy may be found in even the simplest things, and that we all have the capacity to appreciate them. Delight comprises a series of short essays, all focussing on a single simple pleasure, from reading detective stories in bed to smoking a pipe in the bath; from ‘Cosy planning’ to the earliest summer mornings; and from mineral water in the bedrooms of foreign hotels to the small of bacon in the morning.

Why is it that catching a fish, or simply contemplating catching a fish, can be so thrilling, so captivating? Why is it that what seems such a simple act—that of casting a line and hoping—can feel so rich in mystery? Illuminated by Water is Malachy's personal attempt to understand that freedom and to trace the origins and sources of that sense of wonder. He shares the appeal of fishing, its intense joys and frustrations, the steadying effect it has both at water's edge and in the memory, and the contemplation of nature and landscape that comes with being an angler.

Ross Gay’s essays have been called “exquisite” (Tracy K. Smith), “imperative” (the New York Times Book Review), and “brilliant” (Ada Limón). Now, in this new collection of genre-defying pieces, again written over the course of a year, one of America’s most original voices continues his ongoing investigation of delight. For Gay, what delights us is what connects us, what gives us meaning.

When David Lebovitz began the project of updating his apartment in his adopted home city, he never imagined he would encounter so much inexplicable red tape while contending with perplexing work ethic and hours. Lebovitz maintains his distinctive sense of humor with the help of his partner, Romain, peppering this renovation story with recipes from his Paris kitchen.

Hi, I’m Delight Jones, Imagine being a socially awkward, crazy introverted woman. Don't miss an episode if you want to grasp everything that is going on in my head!

Dive into a unique exploration of the Gene Keys with my podcast, where I share not just concepts, but my real-life experiences of the transits. Unlike other shows, this one brings you into the heart of living with the Gene Keys, as I feel and navigate each transit deeply. Join me as I relate how these cosmic energies manifest in daily life, bringing transformative insights and changes. It's an authentic journey of discovery, where each episode reveals how the Gene Keys wisdom enhances life through practical, lived experience. Tune in for a true, personal perspective on the Gene Keys journey.

Joyful and informative, Places I Remember: Tales, Truths, Delights from 100 Countries presents a memoir covering over 50 years of travel throughout the world. You'll find a range of unforgettable people and places through vivid personal experiences - good, bad, and often, laugh-out-loud funny.

Book One: The Lady of DeathShe’s an assassin on the hunt for the truth. He’s her second in command, determined to save her… and steal her heart. On the streets of Perrish, twenty-three-year-old Trouble Ferell is known as the Lady of Death. Not your average mercenary, Trouble’s skills are methodical and deadly, available to the highest bidder. That is, until a clue, left for her on the anniversary of her parent’s death, leads her on a dangerous pursuit of a murderer and a river of bloodshed in her wake. For the last seven years, Xavier Stalphe has put his life, and his heart on the ...

I am on a journey to becoming Christ like. This podcast contains and will contain my experiences, reflection and life lessons learned along the way rooted in the word of God. I hope that by sharing, God will encourage whoever hears this.

Mike is on a mission to find everyday people who are Delightful... The people I interview have attractive energy and a positive outlook on life, and I want to provide a platform for them to share their journeys and stories with you! I will uncover the life experiences of my guests, which have enabled them to look at life in such an inspiring and delightful way. Is it possible... while in our Darkest hours we are given the tools and gifts, we personally need, to find the light which leads to our greatest Delights?

Swami Satchidananda was the founder of Integral Yoga International. He taught that the birthright of all is to realize the spiritual unity behind the diversity throughout creation and live harmoniously as members of “one universal family”.