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Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals

by Oliver Burkeman

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How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

by Adele Faber

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Jess said: " I read the first chapter or so and wanted to read the whole thing, but then I got my hands on How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7, which I'm finding really helpful. I'm guessing I'll come back to th ...more "

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— Feb 05, 2019 07:00PM

Feb 07, 2017 03:59PM · see review

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“The Freemen have 987 levels of membership, the first three of which are achieved merely by filling out an application. The 8th level is granted upon full acceptance into the local lodge, the 13th following Initiation, the 21st at the end of the Initiate's second week, and the 89th the first time he brings snacks.”
― Adam Rex, Cold Cereal

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