Rick Smith Boeken

Set against the backdrop of a crime-ridden town, the narrative explores the life of Sal, who navigates his upbringing shaped by organized crime and his father's involvement in it. His experiences are juxtaposed with the influence of '80s sitcoms and movies, creating a unique lens through which he views his world. This blend of reality and pop culture shapes Sal's identity and understanding of life, highlighting the complexities of growing up in such an environment.

Emphasizing the transformative effects of positive play, this book explores how engaging in playful activities can enhance both mental and physical well-being. It provides insights and practical strategies for incorporating play into daily life, fostering a sense of joy and connection. Readers will discover the benefits of play in reducing stress, improving relationships, and boosting creativity, ultimately leading to a healthier, happier lifestyle.

The landmark book about the toxicity of everyday life, updated, revised and re-issued for its 10th anniversary, along with the experiments from Smith and Lourie's second book, Toxin Toxout. It's amazing how little can change in a decade. In 2009, a book transformed the way we see our frying pans, thermometers and tuna sandwiches. Daily life was bathing us in countless toxins that accumulated in our tissues, were passed on to our children and damaged our health. To expose the extent of this toxification, environmentalists Rick Smith and Bruce Lourie offered themselves to science and undertook a series of over a dozen experiments to briefly raise their personal levels of mercury, BPA, Teflon and other pollutants. The ease with which ordinary activities caused dangerous levels to build in their bodies was a wake-up call, and readers all over the world responded. But did government regulators and corporations? Ten years later, there is good news. But not much. Concise, shocking, practical and hopeful, this new combined edition of one of the most important books ever published about green living will put the nasty stuff back where it belongs: on the national agenda and out of our bodies.

From sweet nothings to the profound insights of a person's soul, love letters capture a rare glimpse of our innermost thoughts and desires. Here we see love as defined by literary greats of the last two centuries, including Franz Kafka, Anais Nin, Jack London, and Vita Sackville-West.

The co-author of the best-selling The Five Patterns of Extraordinary Success reveals how he transformed an unfulfilling career into one that was more rewarding, sharing the stories of others who have escaped from humdrum jobs by pursuing their passions, enlisting teams, and minimizing risks.

A warmhearted story of a family seeking direction, Crumbs from Heaven follows the reminiscing of J.D. Harrison and his family when they visit his childhood home in a small southern town. Humor fills every moment of Crumbs from Heaven as J.D.'s family remember shared moments of happiness and sadness while facing an uncertain future.

Exploring the transformative effects of positive play, this book emphasizes its role in enhancing both health and happiness. It offers practical strategies and insights to incorporate playful activities into daily life, highlighting how such engagement can improve mental well-being and foster social connections. Readers will discover the benefits of play as a powerful tool for stress relief and personal growth, encouraging a more joyful and fulfilling lifestyle.

The collection delves into the essence of humanity, offering poignant reflections on self-acceptance, personal experiences, and emotional landscapes. Through its verses, it invites readers to confront their nature and engage with the world, fostering a deeper understanding of both themselves and their surroundings.