Balance: A Guide to Life's Forgotten Pleasures

With the simplicity trend at an all-time high, millions of people are looking for new ways to bring simple pleasures into their lives. Balance is a beautiful, illustrated gift book with 44 ways to regain balance in our daily living. From "How to make a blanket fort" to "How to find a four-leaf clover, " the key to achieving serenity and peace is found within its pages, including a good deal of nostalgia.

What a satisfying, pared-down package of pleasure this is, with its white-on-black line drawings. Remember how much fun you used to have making noises with grass blades, skipping stones, and filling water balloons? All those are here and more, including some "just for adults" joys such as calling in well to work. How to have fun: 1) Turn off TV and computer; 2) Read this book; 3) Smile.