Janice Kaplan

•La periodista Janice Kaplan y el investigador Barnaby Marsh exploran los mecanismos que gobiernan la suerte. •Los autores revelan sencillas técnicas y estrategias para generar buena suerte en cualqu

El marido de Hallie le anuncia por sorpresa que la deja por una guapísima entrenadora personal. Después de recuperarse de un atracón de galletas de chocolate que casi la deja en coma, Hallie decide tomar las riendas de su vida. Una llamada inesperada de un antiguo novio de la universidad pone en marcha un plan. ¿Que ha sido de todos esos hombres con los que no se caso? Todas nos preguntamos a cierta altura de la vida que habria ocurrido si nos hubieramos casado con otro... En esta divertida comedia romantica, acompañamos a Hallie mientras se reencuentra con sus viejos amores para buscar respuesta a esta pregunta.

. La periodista Janice Kaplan y el investigador Barnaby Marsh exploran los mecanismos que gobiernan la suerte.. Los autores revelan sencillas técnicas y estrategias para generar buena suerte en cualq

As the wife of a prominent Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, a dedicated mother of three, and an absolutely fabulous decorator to the stars, Lacy Fields is stunned to the tips of her Chanel-manicured toenails the night the police barge into her house and haul her husband off in handcuffs. With her handsome Dan accused of murdering a young wannabe actress named Tasha Barlow, Lacy turns her talent from tracking down priceless antique furniture to chasing a clever killer. Lacy is sure her husband has been wrongly accused -- but how to explain his mysterious behavior? Known as the Saint of Hollywood for his skill with a scalpel, Dan seems to be keeping a secret or two. Still Lacy wont lose her faith or her determination to find the real murderer. With her best friend Molly Archer, a hot L.A. casting agent, at her side, Lacy tracks suspects ranging from a sleazy network TV star to an advertising exec who shoots Super Bowl commercials set on the moon. Is Tashas loyal hometown friend really an enemy? Did an ex-con from her past return to destroy Tashas new life? Lacy Fields will stop at nothing to protect her family -- whether its searching for the person who framed her husband or keeping the black hair dye away from her fourteen-year-old daughter. Cleverly pairing the day-to-day details of suburban life with delicious insider glamour, Looks to Die For marks the debut of a savvy and stylish new voice in suspense fiction.

En una acomodada urbanización de las afueras de Nueva York, sara Turner, madre divorciada, tiene que lidiar con su futuro marido, con su nueva carrera en la trelevisión y con un club que lleva a cabo reuniones sobre jueguetes sexuales. Su mejor amiga, Kate Steele, es la dermatologa de moda de Manhattan. A su consulta acude lo mas cool de la ciudad y su cama es frecuentada por un magnate de ,os negocios inmobiliarios que tiene su propio avion... y un gran problema. Por su parte, la nueva vecina de Sara, Berni Davis, acaba de abandonar su trabajo como representante de estrellas de Hollywood. Esta embarazada de gemelos y ha cambiado las fiestas y el famoseo por la maternidad... Para estas tres amigas, listas y emprendedoras, enfrentarse a nuevos retos conllevara situaciones inesperadas, desde fiestas con strippers y exorticos tratamientos anticeluliticos, hasta un dia eb un spa con liposuccion incluida.

Mientras Jessica Taylor intenta superar los cuarenta sin más recursos que una loción hidratante, un poco de rímel y buena disposición, Lucy Baldor considera que su cuerpo «es un templo». Ambas han superado obstáculos practicamente insalvables; sin embargo, ahora Lucy mantiene una imprudente relación con un amante muy famoso... a la vez que un atractivo ex marido francés de Jess vuelve a la vida de ésta... y a su cama.

Shopping meets suspense in this enticing new cocktail of sassy-smart sleuthing featuring a spunky decorator who can hunt down furniture -- and murder. As a tireless mom of three, the doting spouse of a surgeon, and a talented interior designer to the stars, Lacy Fields can always find the perfect piece to finish a puzzle, a living room -- or an investigation. When Lacys beautiful young client Cassie Crawford drops dead after a sip of tea in her newly decorated L.A. penthouse, Lacy once again finds herself in the midst of murder. Shes stunned when suspicion lands on her own best friend, hot Hollywood casting agent Molly Archer -- whose "friendship" with Cassies billionaire mogul husband brings her to the attention of the LAPD. Lacy will have to set aside seeking antiques to hunt down a dangerous killer. But this time, shes not alone. Sleuthing becomes a family affair: her son, Grant, works underground (literally) at UCLA to help her; fifteen-year-old Ashley is consoled by celebrities when her mom is hauled off by cops; Lacys husband, Dan, provides forensics; and even little six-year-old Jimmy helps Mom find a murderer. From a rough-and-tumble biker with a heart of gold to a relentless university fund-raiser, Lacy will follow every one of Cassie Crawfords precarious footsteps in order to clear her best friends name. But by doing so, will she put her own family in the path of a desperate killer? Here is glorious mystery entertainment from a dazzling new star in the suspense firmament.

Its easy to look at others and think how lucky they are, and sometimes finding the positives in our own lives can be hard. Success is often measured in tangible ways, and as we strive to achieve more and get more, we forget that its often the simple things that can bring us the most joy. After reading about how expressing gratitude for the little things can be incredibly powerful and affect our lives in profound ways, Janice Kaplan decided to spend a year living gratefully and find out whether being grateful really does offer a new path to happiness.Her experiences of living gratefully will be anchored by intriguing research findings, as well as in-depth interviews with real people, those in public life, and neuroscientists and experts in the field, including Dr Martin Seligman and Dr Robert Emmons, the worlds leading scientific expert on gratitude. Recounted with warmth and humour, this story-filled memoir will inspire readers to reflect on the true meaning of gratitude, and provide them with a structure and context for making significant changes in every aspect of their lives. For not only can gratitude make you more honest, courageous and generous; research has shown that it can also improve overall health and reduce stress and depression.

In a world where plastic surgery is as popular as a pair of sexy Manolo Blahniks, suburban single mom Jessica Taylor is trying to make it past forty with nothing more than moisturizer and a swipe of mascara. Her glamorous best friend, TV producer Lucy Baldor, has a different idea of aging gracefully. My body is a temple, Lucy explains. I just dont want it to crumble like St. John the Divine.Jess and Lucys friendship has weathered the trials of marriage, the births of children, and the transition from itty-bitty bikinis to Kindest Cut one-piece suits. Now the women are discovering that midlife crises arent just for mentheyre equal-opportunity dilemmas.To Jesss dismay, Lucy announces that shes taken a lover. A very famous lover. Her husband, Dan, is bound to find out (especially after a picture of the amorous duo appears on Page Six of the New York Post), but Lucys too wrapped up in the joys of expensive lingerie and romantic retreats to care. Jess finds herself in the midst of her own romantic predicament when, after ten years of silence, her sexy French ex-husband, Jacques, ends up back in her lifeand in her bed. Whether navigating bake sales, bicoastal affairs, or bagels-and-Botox parties, these wise and witty women know that their friendship will remain the one true thing they can count on. Well, that and a good push-up bra, of course. And their bond withstands everythingfrom an orgy in Willie Nelsons trailer to a reality TV-show bachelor named Boulder.Funny, brazen, and often poignant, this irresistible novel offers an unexpected and entertaining look at two womens midlife adventures. From Thai massage to tantric sex, who would have thought forty could be so much fun?

The authors of the national bestsellers Mine Are Spectacular! and The Botox Diaries apply their trademark wit and wisdom to another delicious read. Join Hallie Lawrence Pierpont as shes whisked away on a journey into her past love life that leads to her future.Hallies husband, Bill, doesnt even wait until they get home from dropping off their youngest daughter at Yale to announce that hes leavingfor fitness trainer Ashlee (two es, perky breasts, and shiny hair to boot). After first succumbing to an Oreo-induced coma, Hallie is determined to get her life back. An unexpected call from an old college boyfriend sets a plan in motion. Whatever happened to all those men she didnt marry? First up is Eric, now an international businessman and number 277 on Forbess Richest People in the World list. He and Hallie used to put a nickel in the piggy bank every time they made love. Now Eric would like to renew the investment. Next she finds Rav Jon Yoma Maharishiformerly known as Barry. Her onetime backpacking boyfriend has become the spiritual leader at the Heavenly Spirit Retreat Center, and their reunion would be a little smoother if he werent in the midst of a three-day silent meditation. Kevin, the sexiest man she ever met, is now a scuba-diving photographer working on Angelina Jolies latest movie. When he seduces her into joining him at his beachfront paradise on Virgin Gorda, Hallie can overlook his gaggle of bikini-clad friends, but can a woman survive on a steady diet of sex, sharks, and air tanks?Back at home with her best friend, Bellini Baxter, Hallie visits an all-night spray-tanning salon and Sohos legendary Cellulite Exorcist, whose secret weapon looks suspiciously like an Oreck vacuum cleaner. Hallies college-age children are protective of their mom but embarrassed to have her back in teenage territorythe world of dating and condoms. Finally, Hallie confronts the great love she swore shed never see again and resolves an old family secret. Janice Kaplan and Lynn Schnurnberger tell a heartfelt and hilarious story about moving forward by looking back. By turns poignant and laugh-aloud funny, this is a must read for every woman whos ever wondered about the men she didnt marry.

In a wealthy New York suburb, forty-one-year-old divorced mom Sara Turner is juggling a new fiancé, a new TV career, and a Newcomer’s Club that throws sex-toy parties. Her dearest friend, Kate Steele

In this New York Times bestseller, Janice Kaplan spends a year living gratefully and transforms her marriage, family life, work, and health. On New Years Eve, journalist and former Parade editor in chief Janice Kaplan makes a promise to be grateful and look on the bright side of whatever happens. She realizes that how she feels over the next year will have less to do with the events that occur than her own attitude and perspective. Getting advice at every turn from psychologists, academics, doctors, and philosophers, Kaplan brings readers on a smart and witty journey to discover the value of appreciating what you have. Relying on both amusing personal experiences and extensive research, Kaplan explores how gratitude can transform every aspect of life, including marriage and friendship, money and ambition, and health and fitness. She learns how appreciating your spouse changes the neurons of your brain and why saying thanks helps CEOs succeed. Through extensive interviews with experts, and lively conversations with real people, including celebrities like Matt Damon, Daniel Craig, and Jerry Seinfeld, Kaplan discovers the role of gratitude in everything from our sense of fulfillment to our childrens happiness. With warmth, humor, and appealing insight, Kaplans journey will empower readers to think positively and start living their own best year ever.

Creator and host of the podcast The Gratitude Diaries and New York Times bestselling author Janice Kaplan examines the phenomenon of luck--and discovers the exciting ways you can grab opportunities and make luck for yourself every day. After spending a year researching and experiencing gratitude for The Gratitude Diaries, Janice Kaplan is back to tackle another big, mysterious influence in all our lives: luck. And this time shes joined on her journey by coauthor Dr. Barnaby Marsh, a renowned academic who guides her exploration. Together they uncover the unexpected, little-understood science behind what we call "luck," proving that many seemingly random events are actually under your--and everyones--control. They examine the factors that made stars like Harrison Ford and Jonathan Groff so successful, and learn the real secrets that made Kate Spade and Warby Parker into global brands. Using original research, fascinating studies, and engaging interviews, Kaplan and Marsh reveal the simple techniques to create luck in love and marriage, business and career, and health, happiness, and family relationships. Their breakthrough insights prove that all of us--from CEOs to stay-at-home moms--can tip the scales of fortune in our favor. Through a mix of scientific research, conversations with famous and successful people--from academics like Dan Ariely and Leonard Mlodinow to actor Josh Groban--and powerful narrative, How Luck Happens uncovers a fascinating subject in accessible and entertaining style.

We tell girls that they can be anything, so why do 90 percent of Americans believe that geniuses are almost always men? New York Times bestselling journalist and creator and host of the podcast The Gratitude Diaries Janice Kaplan explores the powerful forces that have rigged the systemand celebrates the women geniuses, past and present, who have triumphed anyway. Even in this time of rethinking womens roles, we define genius almost exclusively through male achievement. When asked to name a genius, people mention Albert Einstein, Leonardo da Vinci, and Steve Jobs. As for great women? In one survey, the only female genius anyone listed was Marie Curie. Janice Kaplan, the New York Times bestselling author of The Gratitude Diaries, set out to determine why the extraordinary work of so many women has been brushed aside. Using her unique mix of memoir, narrative, and inspiration, she makes surprising discoveries about women geniuses now and throughout history, in fields from music to robotics. Through interviews with neuroscientists, psychologists, and dozens of women geniuses at work in the world todayincluding Nobel Prize winner Frances Arnold and AI expert Fei-Fei Lishe proves that genius isnt just about talent. Its about having that talent recognized, nurtured, and celebrated. Across the generations, even when they face less-than-perfect circumstances, women geniuses have created brilliant and original work. In The Genius of Women, youll learn how they ignored obstacles and broke down seemingly unshakable barriers. The geniuses in this moving, powerful, and very entertaining book provide more than inspirationthey offer a clear blueprint to everyone who wants to find her own path and move forward with passion.

En este inspirador libro autobiográfico, Janice Kaplan, escritora, productora de televisión y periodista, nos cuenta cómo la experiencia de vivir un año en gratitud transformó su matrimonio, su trabajo, su relacion con el dinero, su salud y forma fisica y su experiencia vital en general.Todo comenzo una Nochevieja, cuando Kaplan decidio que queria cambiar su actitud vital a traves de la gratitud, y lo consiguio. Ese nuevo año se propuso dos objetivos: escribir un diario dando las gracias al menos por una cosa al dia, y hacer una extensa investigacion sobre los efectos de la gratitud en su vida y en la de los demas.Mediante multiples entrevistas a decenas de expertos (entre ellos, medicos, neurocientificos, investigadores, academicos, terapeutas y filosofos), pero tambien a celebridades como Matt Damon, Daniel Craig y Michelle Pfeiffer, la autora nos descubre que la gratitud no es lo mismo que la felicidad (que puede ser fragil y fugaz), sino que posee unas raices emocionales mas profundas, es mas duradera y resulta inmune a los cambios y desafios.Con calidez, humor e ingenio, el viaje de Janice quiere animar a los lectores a que empiecen a pensar en positivo para cambiar sus vidas y asi descubrir hasta que punto se pueden beneficiar de los efectos de la gratitud. www.gratitudediaries.com

En un mundo en que las inyecciones de Botox para borrar las arrugas son tan populares como un par de carísimos zapatos, Jessica y Lucy protagonizan una comedia romántica que celebra el ingenio, la determinacion y la complicidad femenina. Desde el masaje tailandes hasta el sexo tantrico.¿quien habria adivinado que tener cuarenta años podia ser tan divertido?.

Neste inspirador relato autobiográfico, apoiado por pesquisas pioneiras, Janice Kaplan nos conta como passou um ano vivendo em gratidão e de que modo isso lhe deu uma nova perspectiva sobre a vida, t

In this wonderful and courageous (Jeannette Walls) memoir, Jackie Hance shares her story of unbearable loss, darkest despair, andslowly, painfully, and miraculouslyher cautious return to hope and love.Until the horrific car accident on New York States Taconic Parkway that took the lives of her three beloved young daughters, Jackie Hance was an ordinary Long Island mom, fulfilled by the joyful chaos of a household bustling with life and chatter and love. After the tragedy, she was The Taconic Mom, whose unimaginable loss embodied every parents worst nightmare. Suddenly, her life-long Catholic faith no longer explained the world. Her marriage to her husband, Warren, was ravaged by wrenching grief and recrimination. And her mind, unable to cope with the unfathomable, reinvented reality each night, so she awoke each morning having forgotten the heartbreaking facts: that Emma, age eight; Alyson, age seven; and Katie, age five, were gone forever. They were killed in a minivan driven by their aunt, Jackies sister-in-law, Diane Schuler, while returning from a camping weekend on a sunny July morning.Ill See You Again chronicles the day Jackie received the traumatizing phone call that defied all understanding, and the numbed and torturous events that followedincluding the devastating medical findings that shattered Jackie to the core and shocked America. But this profoundly honest account is also the story of how a tight-knit community rallied around the Hances, providing the courage and strength for them to move forward. Its a story of forgiveness, hope, and rebirth, as Jackie and Warren struggle to rediscover the possibility of joy by welcoming their fourth daughter, Kasey Rose Hance.The story that Jackie Hance shares for the first time will touch your heart and warm you to the power of love and hope.