Dr. Barbara Ann Kipfer's 14,000 Things to Be Happy About sold 1,100,000 copies and started a groundswell of self-awareness, gratitude, and contentment . Her new book offers easy-to-use tools and techniques for helping readers “choose” happiness in their everyday lives. Making lists, mind maps, and memory books can help you set goals, inspire you, and motivate you to achieve the things that bring you happiness. This delightful book is filled with steps to take towards reaching any goal, with sidebars about staying encouraged and redefining what makes you happy. This guide can simply and efficiently expand your creative output, help you solve personal problems, and set you out in new directions. Take your happiness into your own hands, discover new joy in life, and let this field guide help you find the way!
Dr. Barbara Ann Kipfer is the author or editor of more than 30 books, including Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, 3rd Edition, and Instant Karma. She has a Ph.D. in linguistics as well as in archeology, and a Master's degree in Buddhist studies. She lives in Connecticut.
Dr. Barbara Ann Kipfer is the author of more than 30 books, including the bestselling 14,000 Things to be Happy About (Workman) and the Page-a-Day calendars based on it. Barbara holds a PhD and MPhil in Linguistics, a PhD in Archaeology, an MA in Buddhist Studies, and a BS in physical education. She is Managing Editor/Chief Lexicographer for Dictionary.com, Thesaurus.com, and Reference.com. She has also worked for such companies as Answers.com, Ask Jeeves, idealab, Mindmaker, General Electric Research, IBM Research, and Wang.