The atlas of happiness [DAISY talking book] the global secrets of how to be happy

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Title:

Author:

Russell, Helen, 1980- author.

Added Author:

Holdway, Peter, narrator.

Publication Date:

2019

Publication Information:

Washington, D.C. : National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress, 2019 (Potomac Talking Book Services, recording studio)

Physical Description:

1 computer laser optical disc (5 hrs., 50 min.) : sound, 4 3/4 in.

Abstract:

A British journalist gathers advice for being happy from around the world. Ranges from "kalsarikännit" from Finland, a word translated as drinking at home in your underwear, to the Irish term "craic," which is good conversation and general fun, and the Syrian concept of "tarab," or musically induced ecstasy. 2018.

General Note:

Digital audiobook in DAISY format.

Performers:

Narrated by: Peter Holdway.

Contents:

Australia : fair go -- Bhutan : Gross National Happiness -- Brazil : saudade -- Canada : joie de vivre -- China : Xingfu -- Costa Rica : pura vida -- Denmark : arbejdsglæde -- England : jolly -- Finland : Kalsarikännit -- Germany : Gemütlichkeit -- Greece : meraki -- Hawaii : aloha -- Iceland : Þetta reddast -- India : jugaad -- Iceland : craic -- Italy : Dolce far niente -- Japan : wabi-sabi -- New Zealand : Tūrangawaewae & haka -- Norway : friluftsliv -- Russia : azart -- South Africa : ubuntu -- Spain : tapeo & sobremesa -- Sweden : Smultronställe & lagom -- Switzerland : Federerism -- Syria : tarab -- Thailand : mai pen rai -- The Netherlands : gezellig -- Turkey : keyif -- USA : homeyness -- Wales : hwyl.

Technical Details:

System requirements: NLS authorized digital talking book (dtb) player. Web version requires Internet access, BARD password and NLS authorized digital talking book player. Contact your cooperating library or the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress, for more information.

Full audio with structure.

Subject Term:

Happiness -- Cross-cultural studies.

Happiness.

Self-actualization (Psychology)

Genre:

Talking books.

Language:

English

Audience:

Male narrator.

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