Provides a broad spectrum of volunteering possibilities, spanning six continents and a hundred different opportunities ranging from archaeology and tourism to humanitarian aid and conservation.

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"Starting with the assumption that play is to children as hanging out is to adults, Liming makes a brilliant case for the necessity of unstructured social time as a key element of our cultural vitality. The book asks questions like what is hanging out? why is it important? why do we do it? how do we do it? and examines the various ways we hang out--in groups, online, at parties, at work." -- Amazon. Makes a case for the necessity of unstructured...

"A wealthy woman suspects something is off about the luxurious complex she lives in . . . and she is right, in this riveting domestic-suspense novel from international bestselling author Alexandra Burt. Donna Pryor lives in the lap of luxury. She spends her days in a beautifully appointed condo. Her every whim is catered to by a dedicated staff, and she does not want for anything. Except for news of her adult daughter. Or an ex-husband who takes her...

"We work feverishly to make ourselves happy. So why are we so miserable? Despite our constant search for new ways to "hack" our bodies and minds for peak performance, human beings are working more instead of less, living harder not smarter, and becoming more lonely and anxious. This manifesto helps us break free of our unhealthy devotion to efficiency and shows us how to reclaim our time and humanity with a little more leisure"-- Provided by publisher....

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"Here, at last, is the antidote to the internet: an expertly written and beautifully presented reference for a world overloaded with unreliable information. From quantum physics to the square of the hypotenuse, Ancient Rome to the depths of the oceans, this is your one-stop shop for the digital age--clear, simple, accurate, and unbiased. For family, for study, for simple pleasure of discovery."--Back cover.

"Hyrum Smith wants to remind you of something very important- you're not dead yet! In fact, your retirement years can and should be filled with joy, big goals and the freedom to pursue your personal passions. Yet, author Hyrum Smith knows very well that the transition from decades dedicated to your career to years of retirement can seem unmooring. Suddenly, the hours between 9 and 5 loom large"--Page 2 of cover.